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Aji 53

4.0 (325 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Happy hour specials
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Rock Shrimp Tempura

Love this place. Been around for years. Used to go all the time when I was younger and just recently started going again. Staff is always so friendly and food is delish. I always get the same thing lol which is the rock shrimp tempura with a side of white rice or miso soup but I'm obsessed. Best rock shrimp around. Veggie gyoza is always delish as well!

After all these years Im so happy they are still here
Mon D.

After all these years! Service was amazing! The restaurant is beautiful! Ordered their tuna tataki and it was delicious. Along with their 5th Avenue roll super extra! Also ordered fluke, tuna, scallops shasmi all fresh with distinctive flavor! Also wasabi tobiko with quail egg it was outrageously delicious!! See you all soon!

Surf and Turf
Bill S.

Very impressed with Aji 53! We met our friends for dinner, they said its their favorite spot. My wife & I arrived early to have a cocktail at the bar. I've never been here before so I'm excited to see the offerings. Aji is all about the drinks, I ordered the AJi Boulevard, made with Angels Envy Bourbon. The bartender made it perfectly, not too sweet. Our friends arrive and we're seated at a large table. We ordered some appetizers, shumai and dumplings. Both dishes were very tasty, everyone loved them. For our mains, I ordered the Surf and Turf. The website is funny, it described the dish as 4oz filet mignon, loser tail and strimp w. truffle mushroom sauce. I mean, I don't want a loser tail. Can you give me the winner with two lobster tails? haha The food came out quickly, everything was cooked very well and tasted great. The restaurant has a cruise ship feel, its tastefully decorated and large enough to accommodate both large and small parties.

Alyssa M.

Updating my review because I was more impressed by the freshness and quality of sushi this time. I got an 8 piece sushi entree that came with a spicy crunchy salmon roll and a soup or salad. Also got an additional spicy tuna roll. The rice was perfect and the fish was so fresh and delicious. In the past the sushi could be hit or miss here but this meal did not disappoint. Quick and convenient delivery (15$ min). Will be back more often after this experience!

Sake bomb
Sarah S.

This Cali girl hit the sushi jackpot!!!!!! 10/10 recommend it's an experience they kept bringing stuff and we couldn't say no. Very nice staff and they treat you like you're BFFS. Not a bad thing on the menu. The sushi is out of this world good. Fresh from the sea and like it was prepared from iron chef morimoto himself. The sake bomb at the end was the cherry on top! Will come back the next time I'm in Long Island

Fiesty Crab Roll was AMAZING!
Chef Omar R.

Came here for a meeting, and what a great choice! I absolutely love sushi. It's hard to find a great place in NY, but when it comes highly recommended, you have to give it a try. The service here was excellent, and our hostess was very warm, kind, and patient as we talked to look over the menu. There were so many great dishes, I started with the California roll and a large Sapporo. The California roll has real crab which I love. We also ordered the spicy edamame which was good. I had two orders of the Fiesty Crab Roll, which was very delicious. We also ordered the Nigori Sake which complimented the meal. Definitely a place I look forward to coming back to whenever I'm in town.

Spicy Tuna Spicy Crunchy Slamon
Nicole M.

My all time favorite sushi spot! I have been eating here for about a decade! Amazing sushi and amazing food every time. The ambiance is amazing great for birthdays, anniversary or date night! Just amazing and service is always great as well!

Monster and Demon roll
Elizabeth M.

My sister in law kept raving about this place, so my husband and I finally got here to try it out. I must say this place was very good. Not much to look at on the outside but inside is spacious and some unique light fixtures. Our waiter was very good. And when I asked what's one of the popular sweet drinks he said the Dragon Punch. He was right, it was perfect. The food was excellent too. My husband and I shared the crisp duck which was delicious. I had the monster and demon roll and he had the Maki C. All of it was scrumptious. We're definitely coming back to try more!

Sam E.

Came here for a quick takeout lunch. Like any sushi place, they had a decent lunch special: sashimi and sushi combo plus your choice of miso soup or salad for about $16. Not bad! The fish itself was fresh, rice nicely cooked. Salmon had that fatty taste that I love. Docking a star though because I do feel like I've had better on the island. The fish is good, but not great. And for the price of what was included, I do feel like I've gotten more from other places around the island than here. But. If you're in the area and looking for a chic place to try some sushi, give Aji a try!

Doug S.

Sushi Chef Joe made some amazing dishes last night. Ask him to surprise you with a special app. Thank you for the hospitality Ken, Susan, Joe and Maggie (Yeah)!

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Love it! Food is always fresh and delicious, staff is always very nice. One of my favorite restaurants in Smithtown.

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I loved the sushi here. The Smithtown roll is probably my favorite. Would def take a date here. nice atmosphere

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Fresh fish, creative rolls. The American Dream is my fave- soooo yummy!

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Food here is awesome as well as the ambiance. If I could eat sushi everyday this would be my place of choice. A must try.

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