2.5 stars. We got the triple roll maki entree with salmon avocado, spicy tuna, and Philadelphia. We also got the fried rice. All the rolls had too much rice. The salmon avocado roll was fine, not enough flavor. The spicy tuna roll was probably the weirdest spicy tuna roll I've ever had, and not in a good way. It was half cucumber, which im not a fan of, and the spicy tuna itself didnt taste anything like the spicy tuna im used to...it tasted spicy but not like fish? The Philly roll was my favorite roll actually, and im not usually a Philly roll fan, but the cream cheese added some nice flavor the other rolls were lacking. The fried rice was very mediocre. Very little flavor. The meal came with an unexpected side sauce which was more than just soy but we couldn't really tell what it was exactly. We dipped the sushi in it and poured some on our rice which helped the flavor for both a bit. read more

I would recommend their food 10/10 However the customer service of the girl at the cashier was honestly so rude . I came in after ordering pickup on Uber Eats she arrived after and came to harass me about a soda I had brought in with me . After waiting for 35 min which I didn't mind she just kept on being dismissive and rude even after saying thank you read more

Banzai sushi is one of the places that is been there for a while and even with all the others sushi places around, they maintain the quality and price, I usually order delivery but I go there sometimes and the ambience is super comfortable, they made everything "in front of you" service is good and the sushi is really tasty. The prices are also good compared to other places.. if you like good sushi just try it read more

Banzai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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The food is really good, Personal fav is the master roll, The ramen is also really good. The server was nice and paid attention when we asked about certain foods. The place is pretty and warm, I thought it would be on the colder side but it's actually really nice and pretty to sit in and chill read more

Midnight Munchies Delight! scrolling through Grubhub at 10 PM, battling my inner foodie demons expecting every spot to be closed already. Sushi and fried rice? Let's do it The sushi arrived looking like it had just rolled out of bed--kinda like me--but one bite and I was in a seaweed-wrapped dream. The fish was still fresh (which I hadn't expected it to be so late at night if we're being honest), The fried rice? Was fried right! Not like the Chinese takeout spots where the rice is just yellow and not really fried at all. This made me wonder why I don't order Asian cuisine in the dead of night more often. read more

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We went to Banzai Sushi and the service was really disappointing. Our server didn't seem to know the menu well. We ordered ramen to share, but she didn't give us an extra spoon or fork. The sashimi platter was served without soy sauce, and we had to ask for it. The gyoza, which was supposed to be an appetizer, came out way too late, after we finish the ramen and sashimi that were already on the table. On top of that, the server was rude; she even walked away while we were still talking to her. We had to call her over multiple times just to get basic things. The food itself was great, but the service completely ruined the experience. - 9/08/2025 around 6pm onwards. read more

Banzai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Had a combo sushi plate the dancing girl shrimp, shrimp tempura and two sushi shrimps. We had the ramen miso soup very tasty. And the yakisoba noodles. Everything was really good, the noodles could've been a little hotter (heat). Lee was super attentive and friendly read more

Banzai Sushi - Yakisoba noodles - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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I really wanted some good ol ramen, so I went to this spot. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a cute restaurant and sat at a booth. I was served by Lee and she was nice! I started with the shrimp shumai, and that dish was very good! I then had the chicken ramen with the spicy miso, and it was also very good! For my last dish, I got the Teriyaki special that had grilled chicken thigh and shrimp with fried right. The dish was good. The rice needed a tad but more salt, though. I did have a good experience all in all! read more

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Such a cozy sushi & hibachi restaurant! They offer great lunch specials and an extensive menu! I loved the crazy california roll, the sweet plantain was a perfect and unexpected addition. The shrimp hibachi was perfectly grilled. The ramen was savory and delicious! The customer service was great, Adi was friendly and attentive. Check them out when you're in the Newark area. read more

Guys, this place is a must go! I'm literally drooling thinking about it again! All of the sashimi pieces were fresh, no fishy odor or taste and the spicy tuna roll was just okay in comparison, but you can't really mess that up. I LOVED that little salad and those noodles, literally oozed umami flavor. You have to go for the fresh sushi and noods! Also this wasn't very expensive, if I recall correctly that boat was around $25 and the noodles were around $7. I just drank water too. Perfect ending to a pool day! read more

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Loved their miso soup and their sushi was fresh and delicious. They had a variety of rolls available. The steak was a bit overcooked for me on the hibachi but still was tasty. I liked the ramen broth. Would definitely come back. read more

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I've ordered from this place serval times and usually have a good experience. Tonight I order teriyaki meals for my family. For almost $30 I received the smallest portion I've ever seen plus no miso soup. The rest of of family are their order and are so hungry due to the snack portion. The Ramen is great and the sushi is good but stay away from the teriyaki read more

Banzai Sushi - $19 for this - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Very nice place to bring family and friends, the staff and owner is very inviting and the food is very fresh and affordable

Service was horrendous food was good. No ice for your water. I wasn't even sure they had waitresses I had to go ask.

I Use to order from this place frequently & loved it! but the past 2 orders were disappointing. Why ask what temperature I want my meat cooked if you're going to overcook it anyway! Also what is with the extremely small portions?? It wasn't like this in the past. I use to get my moneys worth ... the food is still good in my opinion read more

The place is surprising good. They have a covered outdoor seating g and a few tables indoors. The server was bilingual and very friendly.we had a few rolls and they are good. Most of their rolls have cream cheese. read more

I went over there with the intention of ordering at least $30 worth of sushi for myself to try different fishes. I even bought wine. When I entered happy. I seen a white lady at the cashier, I thought, O God, she's not even Asian. But I want to put all my biases aside cause she not the one preparing my food. However, upon my arrival she was looking at her phone, so I stood there waiting patiently until she finished but she didn't even want to look up and acknowledge me nor to engage with me whatsoever for like 2-3mins too long.... I did say, I'm sorry am I interrupting something. She didn't even have the courage to look up and say hi. She answered me, yes, then changed her answer to no. I said which one is it playfully. She then responded, with some gibberish. I then turned to the gentleman on her right. He looked Spanish but could pass for Asian. At least he had a smile, welcoming. After she murmured whatever she said. I simply asked the gentleman, should I leave. He then answered YES....I was really in shock when he said that. But maybe he knows something I didn't so I then turned to leave. All of a sudden, the lady noticed my exit and said, how can I help you. I said NO THANKS! and mind you, I've been there to Banzai sushi house before and I liked it. There are better than Sarku in Kearny.. but this encounter with this lady with a bad mood/ attitude destroyed my perceived experience I wanted to haveBad attitude loses customers, especially if your the 1st person customers sees. It's unfortunate but bad start, bad mood,. I'll maybe give bonzai another try, but I definitely steer clear away from that lady with all her personal problems. I then waited to call to inform a manager. And a lady picks up the line I asked her what's her name, she said Lee. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ we need to do better. It sounded like the same lady and this WHITE/maybe Hispanic lady on the phone was saying see seen my number calling before prior to which no answered preliminary. Didn't want to give me her full name like on the offensive. And all I did was just hang up, F*** YOU Banzai Sushi, I don't think I'll ever go there again, especially knowing that there's literally 100's of other restaurants there that will take my business with a key word here,......learn something it's called a smile. read more

Nice hidden gem in Newark. Great ramen, excellent service and reasonable price. You should definitely check it out.

Solid and consistent. Good value and standard fare sushi. Neighborhood joint. We had Uber Eats delivery. That did not go so well, but the food was good and Banzai is not to blame for the delivery error. read more

Thoroughly satisfied with our meal. The locale is a hole in the wall with very limited parking and tables but the service and the food was delicious! The food was fresh and tasty. We will definitely return. read more

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Super expensive and not friendly at all. I had questions and although it was empty they could care less

I ordered takeaway from Banzai yesterday. The food was good! The fish was sushi-grade and fresh, and the rolls were well constructed (didn't fall apart). You can customize rolls on the menu, choosing white or brown rice, or adding spicy mayo, teriyaki, or other sauces. There's also a number of vegetable sushi rolls and veggie options (tempura and donburi). Here's what my husband and I ordered and all are recommended: - Sweet potato roll (I ordered with Teriyaki sauce) - Avocado roll with brown rice - Vegetable roll (I ordered with spicy mayo) - Sushi dinner that comes with small miso soup - Vegetable Donburi (hibachi style, you can get it with Teriyaki) With takeaway sushi, if you order an additional sauce, it comes in little containers for you so you can add it on yourself as to your liking. Hibachi style Donburi comes with ginger sauce and spicy mustard sauce. Banzai is an unexpected gem in the Ironbound. Very good! read more

Banzai Sushi - Vegetable Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Don't judge this place by the way it looks outside or even when you walk in. The place is small and have 4 tables that can accommodate 4 people to a table. I was skeptical of the food when the chef is not Asian. I was put at ease after being served the miso soup. It was perfect. Not watered down or taste like it came out of a can. The calamari tempura was excellent. I didn't care for the shumai. It was tiny and looked like it came out of a freezer. But the sushi we ordered more than made up for that. The sushi and sashimi is excellent. It was very tasty and the fish was very fresh. I would highly recommend this place and would definitely come back. The price is also very reasonable. read more

Great service, great food. I came close to closing time they encouraged me to sit and enjoy my meal. And that I did. It was definitely worth every penny and I ordered quite a bit of food and it was extremely reasonably priced. Great place. Will definitely return read more

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Ordered for delivery to a friends house. While this place was hyped by my friend. My husband and I did not find anything to be truly noted. The order took a while to be delivered. The rolls tasted all the same and my husband had the shumai and was not impressed. Maybe next time. read more

First time using the Yelp takeout feature. Pickup time said 1 hour but they actually called within 30 minutes to let us know the order was ready...awesome! Food was pretty good...I'm not picky when it comes to sushi...can't really mess up tempura (in my opinion). Spicy yellowtail had just the right amount of spicy-ness. Seaweed salad is always a good choice! We also tried the hibachi shrimp fried rice--the appetizer. It was jam packed with flavor and surprisingly filling. Gyoza wasn't overly done; wasn't burnt or dry like some places make it. Overall, everything was great. More of a take out place, but they did have seating. read more

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It's one of the best sushi I've ever eaten. Nice people working there. I would definitely recommend this place. Such a nice atmosphere. Definitely going to come again. read more

This place is awful - nothing to do with covid, because they were fine for most of the past year. But the past two or three times, the quality and quantity has gone down the drain. I paid $8.95 for vegetable tempura and I got a majority of soggy onions (not really mixed with other veggies). Then today I ordered a side of veggie fried rice and they charged me $18.95 (the same price as rice with shrimp, beef, meat, etc.) I went back in to speak with someone and they refused to charge less or take it off my order. Worst customer service Don't waste your time or $ on this place. read more

Banzai Sushi - Vegetable Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This is by far the best sushi place in Newark, Nj. The place is small and not always busy. They have outdoor dining in the summer. The Ironbound roll is a roll that I recommend anyone to eat, it embodies what the Ironbound is here in Newark. I always get the a Ironbound roll, Philly roll, and Spicy crab roll. Also the hibachi friend rice appetizer is the perfect amount of rice to fill you up and it's the best rice I've ever had so far! Totally recommend. Although since COVID-19 they take up to 2 hours to deliver, so I recommend picking up. read more

Banzai Sushi - Ironbound specialty roll, Philly Roll, Spicy Crab Roll - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

if you want the best sushi in New Jersey , that's the place to go !!!!! the best server Li , great food and amazing selection of Japonese beverages . Prices are totally average. Casual atmosphere , very family oriented. Definitely be back. read more

If you ever wonder why people call sushi an art form and a skill this place will tell you why. No matter how many sushi places I try, from neighborhood spots, to fancy Asian restaurants and even grocery store sushi this place blows them all out of the water. I've been coming here since college and its still great. Haven't explored the menu beyond my usual 6 rolls but they are so good I don't want to rock the boat. I'm so glad this place survived the pandemic the chefs and staff are awesome. read more

I ordered for pick up and when I got there they only made half my order. Service is not great, walked in and no one asked me if I needed helped for about 5 mins. Their food is good, but service not so much. read more

The best taste of sushi, soup, rice, even dessert. Excellent place to go to. You won't regret the taste. Everyone is very friendly.

Best Miso soup I ever had ( doesn't taste like dish water ) . Love this Sushi they even have an outside seating area . The staff is pleasant . read more

Ordered a dragon was on point a little loose on the roll but held together throughout the meal. Got a order of teriyaki steak. Meat was a bit tough but was tasty. Had a LOT of onions mixed in. Was nice an seared and was super good either way. Had two pieces I just couldn't eat lol. But good good. Appearance here is a bit rough but the food is well worth it!!!! read more

Absolutely worth the visit, or delivery - though the staff make going in person to wait for takeout worth it! Location wise, I was a little nervous getting out of the Uber... given it was a holiday weekend the parking lot was empty and the restaurant pretty slow, but I was afraid it was not open and I am so glad I was wrong. Everyone was so nice! You must have the Sushi Pizza - check my photos, I have the before, but more importantly the halfway through shot that shows how delish the inside is. I also tried the Red Bull and the Honeymoon - both so good. I love sushi but what really stood out to me was how creative their menu is - nothing like what I see in Boston - was a nice refreshing change of pace. Back to the location... only was in town for Global Entry interview, and going back for the sig other's interview, so my next visit will probably be my last as Newark is not exactly top on my list of dream vacation spots. That being said if I am ever even near Newark I will absolutely go out of my way to stop here. I wish I could bring them back to Boston... read more

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This place will never receive my business again. I ordered 4 rolls which are highly over priced, and they all came in the same container mixed up. Worse part was almost eating fish skin, it DOES NOT seem like they care about the sushi when it is prepared. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Love this place the food is excellent and the staff is so courteous the sushi is so fresh and I love the combinations they came up with,I first had dinner there for my son's graduation from high school he has finished college and we are still eating there.. read more

Dont expect too much. Ordered delivery from here a couple days ago and it was a semi-pleasant surprise. I was craving raw fish very badly and had to find a place nearby. The fish was on the lower end of sushi-grade, but what do you expect from a "Japanese" restaurant in the Ironbound. I kept it safe and ordered only a couple different kinds of California rolls, and ventured out into the abyss with a tuna roll. I am very particular about my tuna rolls and I should've stuck to my instincts. It was not the best tuna, but I've had worst. Recommended for people who need their fix, but if you're looking for a culinary experience, look elsewhere (not in the US lol). read more

It's a nice additional to ironbound for sushi I had the combo 1 and it is really good read more