I am not the type of person to normally leave reviews on restaurants, but my experience here has been so consistently good that I felt the need to. Blu Sushi is the perfect mix of deliciousness, affordability, and fantastic service. I've gone there for my lunch around three times these past two weeks and each time I've had a wonderful experience. Their lunch special is super affordable. You can get 2 rolls for the less than I spend for one at many of the other restaurants in Ridgewood. However, despite that, it honestly tastes the best out of many of the places I've gone to. Also, if you are up for spending more, they have a fantastic selection of appetizers and special rolls that you can try again (I recommend the dynamite shrimp). When I go, I normally get the 2 roll option from the lunch menu. Typically, I have the spicy salmon and the spicy tuna rolls when I order that. Regarding those rolls, they are first and foremost delicious. You can tell that fresh their fish is and how much time and dedication they put into their sushi with each bite. Furthermore, they are spicy--but not too spicy. When you have them you are able to enjoy every aspect of the roll without being completely overwhelmed by the spice. Additionally, they add something crunchy to the rolls which take them from just a tasty lunch to a full experience. Most importantly though, the service and ambiance is fantastic. Every time I've been there I've only been treated with kindness and consideration. They are very willing to talk with you about their dishes, share some interesting facts about it (like how they came up with the dynamite shrimp), and more. But the best part about it is that they remember you. That honestly meant a lot to me. I know that this whole review was a lot of me ranting, but I honestly mean it. If you are looking for a nice, quaint, delicious, affordable, and hospitable meal--Blu Sushi is the place for you. read more

THE FOOD ---------------- + Fried Pork Gyoza - 6 pieces came lightly fried and were good. Definitely could have eaten 10 of these ... myself! + Nabe Yaki Udon Soup Noodle - Solid noodle soup. Lots of ingredients and the broth was just the right level of flavor. = Sushi Regular - Good sushi overall, but the rice was a litttttle too soft to the point that the sushi was falling apart. Fish was very fresh though and presentation was excellent. + Spicy Salmon, Spicy Yellowtail, Spicy Cooked White Fish - Shocked at how good the rolls actually were. There was only 1-2 layers of rice, at most, around the sushi and there was a lot of fish filling for the rolls. Fish was very fresh and delicious. Also, once again, presentation of the entree was excellent. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Friendly waitresses throughout the staff. + Food came out fairly quickly. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Not a huge restaurant, but spacious enough with a few tables for 4 and a few tables for 6. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came in at around 5:45 PM on a summer Friday evening and it was busy already. We didn't have resys, but some groups did. Assuming they were able to squeeze us in before the dinner resy groups filed in because the restaurant was at capacity by the time we left at 7ish. read more

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- Small, cozy restaurant with limited seating; accepts reservations and it's worth calling ahead--we visited on a Friday evening during dinner and the restaurant was quite busy - A steady stream of takeout orders, which seems like a good sign of its local popularity - Street parking only - BYOB, which is a nice bonus - Service was excellent--our waitress was warm, friendly, and incredibly attentive, checking in throughout the meal to make sure we had everything we needed - The food was enjoyable overall: the sushi and rolls were fresh and well portioned; the nabeyaki udon arrived piping hot with a hearty serving; the fried gyoza was flavorful, though I would have preferred it to be crispier for a better texture - One interesting touch: soft, old-school Chinese music was playing in the background, which was a bit unexpected for a Japanese restaurant but added a unique atmosphere read more

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I think I found my new sushi spot! Blu sushi was fresh and delicious. Rolls were made very well. The veggie gyozas were a nice starter and the sushi pizza was well made. It is byob. Ambiance was nice and casual but a little elevated. read more

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So I am a regular at another Ridgewood sushi joint and people always talk about Blu and if we have tried it. Well when we were craving sushi for the second time in a week I said let's try it to change up the selection. Well it was phenomenal. Service was great. The rolls were all fresh and delicious. Each one better than the last. Wonderful presentation. They were crazy tasty. It's nice to know there is another great sushi place here. I try sushi at places people recommend as good and nothing compares to what I was used to. This does. It's as good as I have had. So we will now cycle between them because they have different options. You won't be sorry you tried this. read more

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Blu Sushi is officially our new favorite sushi spot. This small, intimate BYOB restaurant is a hidden gem with incredibly fresh seafood and friendly, attentive staff who never rush you. Reservations are by phone only, which adds to its charm. We started with the miso soup, kani salad, and shrimp tempura--all delicious. The miso soup was flavorful, the kani salad was fresh, and the tempura had a perfectly light, crisp batter. For rolls, the Surf & Turf and Iso Maki are absolute must-orders. The Sushi & Sashimi Boat for Two is generous enough for 3-4 people if you add appetizers or rolls. The first thing you'll notice is the freshness, especially the fatty tuna (toro), it truly melts in your mouth. As big sushi fans who've been to Japan, we can confidently say Blu Sushi delivers exceptional quality. If you appreciate pristine seafood, thoughtful preparation, and a warm, intimate setting, Blu Sushi is a true gem and an absolute must-visit. read more

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This was a great place to have a meal for a date night. We made a reservation over the phone, and it was a small, intimate, BYOB restaurant. The place isn't too big, but the service was great. The presentation and the food was also delicious. We ordered edamame to share and then 4 rolls to split, which was more than enough food. I cannot recall the names of the makisushi rolls but they were absolutely delicious. I would come back again! read more

Blu Sushi - Delicious makisushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Fresh and delicious sushi on the west side of Ridgewood. Make a reservation especially on the weekends. The staff is so kind and helpful. We were debating extra rolls to get and our waitress helped us so much! read more

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I got takeout sushi from Blu. Sushi is one of my favorite foods, and I wanted to try something new. I got a free miso soup which was nice, and tasted more earthy or umami tasting than others. My disappointment came with the Sushi combo. The pieces of sashimi were smaller than the rice beneath it. The taste of the sushi was pretty good, though. The hostess was nice enough to open up my order when I picked it up to make sure it was brown rice, like I asked. I appreciated that hospitality. The yellowtail scallion roll was by far my favorite, and a must try. The restaurant inside, although I didn't eat there, was cute, quaint, and clean. read more

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The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is a solid, dependable place to go for sushi. Small, and the seating is a bit tight. Most of our visits have been great. One time, the seaweed was extremely chewy, but very few complaints overall. Recommend a reservaations for more than 2 people. read more

Xiao is awesome I have been a regular for 3 yrs and the service and quality is always amazing read more

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Lunch service with friends was warm and welcoming. Sushi is always fresh and tastes amazing whether dining in or taking out. Easy parking in the area read more

YUM. was looking for a yummy sushi place in the area and decided to check out Blu Sushi because of the reviews and the pictures looked promising. i'm so glad we did because we thourouly enjoyed this cozy sushi spot! the rolls were tasty, noticeably fresh and affordable! the staff was super friendly and engaging you could tell they genuinely want to know if you enjoyed the meal. our favorite member was the chef after learning about how meticulous he is with sushi prep and how kind he was. ratings: philadelphia roll 7/10: tasty and fresh, wasn't expecting the cucumber in place of the typical avocado pairing but wasn't a bad swap. comes in 6 pieces. $7.50 spicy salmon roll 8/10: good taste and freshness, not my fav but my husband likes it. $7.50 golden billie 8/10: typically don't like soy paper rolls but with all the fresh fish they put inside and the tangy wasabi mayo i ended up liking this roll. was missing a crunch but was a soft fresh roll. 8-10 pieces: $17 angry bird roll 9/10: wrapped in soy paper with shrimp tempura, was surprised at the great taste of this roll, lots of flavor and the shrimp tempura was made to order with a thin breading so it gave a luxury taste. definitely the best roll we ordered. 10 pieces (not pictured) $17 vanilla and mango mochi 6/10: was yummy but had better! $5 for 2 read more

Blu Sushi - top left: spicy salmon roll top right: philadelphia roll bottom: golden billie - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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It's best sushi in ridgewood ... nice little gem with nice decor and with great service!

I love the vegetable spring rolls; comes with great sweet and spicy sauce. I also love the steamed vegetable gyoza. I ate them with the leftover sauce from the spring rolls. Nice filling portion. Service always excellent. read more

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Once again, we had a delicious meal at Blu. The beef negimaki and dancing scallops are two of our favorites. Both Xiao and Yo-yo always make us feel special and the service is ten!!! Peggy read more

First time visiting Blu Sushi. Tired to get in for a while but the place is small and you need reservations. Finally got one. What an experience. The staff is so nice. Ask them for recommendations. Albacore White Tuna was insane. Fresh and so tasty. The salmon and tuna were so fresh. They melted on my tongue. White tail jalapeño appetizer and edamame were excellent. We recently tried Sushi Cafe in Ho-Ho-Kus and we thought that was excellent. Blu is probably our #1 in the area. Sushi cafe is also very very good but Blu taste like your upscale Manhattan restaurant. Make a reservation. Enjoy read more

Blu Sushi - Sushi is so fresh. Sushi Deluxe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Sushi, sashami, rolls were all good. They ran out of the toro jalapeño sashami that evening but it was all good. We ordered the yellowtail jalapeño which is my favorite every sushi restaurant I go to. Customer service staff was on it and the sushi chef was attentive as well. Small joint and it was cozy. It is a BYOB establishment. So we brought the beers, hard liquor, and the sake! They had all the right glassware for each type of drink. Brought out plenty of ice for our drinks and even an ice bucket to keep our bottles cold. They are on the list for when I'm in Ridgewood. read more

Blu Sushi - Sushi SUSHI AND SUSHIMI BOAT FOR 2 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

This cozy spot is a must in Ridgewood. The service is outstanding and the servers engaging and friendly. the owner behind the sushi station is super nice. read more

Ordered from here for the first time today and the sushi was so fresh! One of the best sushi rolls I've had around the area for sure. The woman at the counter was so nice as well! Will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Blu Sushi - Angry bird roll - so good! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Incredible sushi - best in ridgewood / bergen county area - loved the lunch special and definitely will be back to try the expanded menu - deserves its high rating!! read more

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This was my first time trying Blu Sushi. We started off with the miso soup which tasted no different than miso soups at other sushi spots, enjoyable as always. Then we had the dynamite shrimp which was out of this world!! The rolls we had were the salmon avocado roll, eel cucumber roll, tiger roll (which was salmon, tuna, yellowtail and eel on top with spicy tuna inside) which was my dad's favorite, amazing roll (which was shrimp tempura and spicy tuna with pepper tuna on top) and the angry bird roll (shrimp tempura , spicy tuna, avocado) which was my favorite roll! The fish was very fresh! The rolls were a bit small for the price point. I've gotten similar quality sushi for much less. But this spot is closer to me. Maybe next time I'll dine in! read more

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One of the "freshest" Sushi places I've been too. Place was very clean, excellent customer service and of course phenomenal food. We went on a Sunday afternoon. Everything we had was so delicious. One thing that extra stood out for us was the "Dancing Scallops". My best friend and I are quite particular with scallops whether breaded/fried/ or steamed. It's always a miss or hit....but 2 pieces was not enough (an order comes with 4 pieces) . If we didn't order 3 rolls each and boy choy we def would have ordered more of the dancing Scallops. It was my best friend's 2nd time there and my 1st...we're from Jersey City but the 40 mins drive is def worth it. Def will be back read more

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My photo does not do this wonderful place justice. The atmosphere is superb and the hospitality is beyond compare. The pricing seems fair, but I that's all relative. read more

Blu Sushi - Sushi bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

We were looking for a sushi spot on a whim on the way back from Upstate and found Blu Sushi! What we got: Dynamite Shrimp Agedashi Tofu Kani salad Angry bird with regular seaweed roll King tuna roll The 7 fishes roll California roll Nabe yaki udon We called to see if there was a wait, but luckily they had a table available on a Saturday night! We arrived and all the tables were taken so I'm glad they had space for us. You can tell they were very busy with both dine in and pick up orders so we knew there was going to be a wait with our rolls which we didn't get mad about since we had appetizers. Both the appetizers and rolls were great! They were generous with the portions and each piece had consistent filling. We'll definitely be back to try more rolls! read more

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I've been searching high and low for a fried scallop roll. Had my favorite one in Florida and it took me eight (8) years to find one up north. Of course the two aren't the same but both delicious. The staff was very kind chatting away as I devoured their delicious food. The music and lighting was calming making the ambiance a bit romantic. Small location so a reservation is highly recommended. Excited to return to try a few other options on the menu. read more

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Outstanding sushi service and ambiance very cozy place 10/10 Looking forward to going back!! read more

My favorite sushi spot in Bergen county!! My fiancé and I drive 30 mins just to get sushi or their chicken katsu and we always recommend this place to our friends and family! The service is SO welcoming and the staff are just genuinely kind people that want you to feel comfortable while you're having a meal. One of the servers, Sho, is my fav! She's always a delight to speak with and has the best recommendations :) the place is cozy and we always make a reservation for the weekends bc it does get packed. It's also BYOB. I recommend the yellowtail or tuna jalapeño for appetizers and they usually have great specials for sushi that I like to try. read more

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This review is for a takeout order. So it's very possible that dining in offers a better experience. Was in the mood for Japanese food and decided to Uber Eats from Blu Sushi after seeing all the glowing reviews on Yelp. I ordered a seafood salad, Chirashi, shrimp & vegetable tempura, and a couple of sushi rolls. When the food was delivered, the bag was dripping with sauce. When I checked the items, I discovered it was the sauce for the tempura. The lid was loose and all the sauce was gone. It did not help that the food was packed in a styrofoam container. So all the sauce leaked out of the container onto the bag and the other items. As for the other items, they weren't very good either. The seafood salad was tiny, which is fine if it was like $5, but it's double that. That's ridiculous. I've been to Michelin star Japanese restaurants where a $10 salad was bigger than that. Then there's the Chirashi. It only had 4 types sashimi, plus sweet egg, one cooked shrimp, and imitation crab. Whenever I see the use of imitation crab in a Chirashi (or most other Japanese dishes for that matter), it immediately tells me the restaurant is cutting corners and probably not using the freshest and highest quality ingredients. The seafood salad also had imitation crab. So that's 50% of my order. The two sushi rolls I got were ok. They were certainly better than the other items, but by that point the entire meal was already ruined for me. read more

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Today, we had a fantastic meal and service at Blu. When you're in Ridgewood, this restaurant is a go-to sushi restaurant. As good, or better than NYCs top sushi restaurants They even gave our two year old son a little gift. Don't miss this spot read more

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High quality sushi was featured at our table in Blu Sushi. The Dancing Scallops dish was outstanding! I definitely recommend Blu Sushi.

I have come several times for lunch with co-workers and never had a bad meal. Waitresses are friendly and helpful with suggestions. Personally like that there are new specials offered. Sushi is my favorite! read more

Blu Sushi - Foxy Brody Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Loved the ambiance, patient service between courses and each dish was delicious. Thank you Blu Sushi. Will return.

Blue Sushi is the best sushi restaurant I have ever encountered. I have been here several times and have ordered sushi for a party. Every meal is fresh and delicious. The atmosphere here is great. The staff is very accommodating, nice and friendly. I definitely recommend Blue Sushi. My new favorite place! read more

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This place is very underrated. It is slightly more expensive than the surrounding sushi spots. However, it is worth it. The rolls are interesting and tasty. Sushi pieces have more fish than rice which is fantastic. Everything tasted fresh and on point. Will be ordering again for sure. read more

We went to this sushi spot once before on a date night but this week we did it for a date-lunch. It was amazing. We frequent a lot of AYCE places in the area so it's always a little tough the amount you get for the price particularly dinner, but Blu it's not match when it comes to the quality. Blu is probably the highest quality sushi we've ever had. For lunch we split the sushi sashimi combo, and lunch 2 roll Maki combo, with an additional special roll. We couldn't stop raving about the quality of the sushi. It really was melt in your mouth delicious. Additionally, if you check in on yelp, you get a free Edamame App! which was a fun surprise for all you Yelpers out there! The atmosphere is also quite nice for a date night/lunch. It's smaller but the place has gorgeous exposed brick and quite the charm. The plates are also plated with a lot of care. You feel like you're at a high-end sushi spot when you go here... Because you are at a high-end sushi spot when you go here! We will be back! read more

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We came to blu sushi in a group and the staff were very friendly. It's cute and intimate but you don't feel crowded by the other tables. We shared a bunch of different items but I especially liked the dancing scallops. The sushi tasted very fresh and everything was on point. read more

The nicest staff. As my office is next door, I order sushi for lunch here pretty consistently. The sushi never disappoints; everything is always the freshest. They also prepare the food quite quickly. read more

Blu Sushi - Inside the restaurant. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Impressive addition to the sushi scene in town. Authentic in a cozy and upscale room, boasting a classically trained Japanese sushi chef and screamingly fresh fish. For mains we ate chirashi, sushi regular and several orders of uni and ikura nigiri as appetizers. First off you can taste the sea in all the fish -- which in its simplest preparation should be the star. I'm not big on specialty rolls that mask poor quality fish with condiments, frying and sauces. They offer such rolls here too -- but we did not order any. The chirashi was a wonderful balance of differently textured fish with pickled daikon, and tamago over sushi rice -- garnished with shredded daikon and shiso. One of the best such bowls I've had recently -- and bargain priced at $23 for a large portion -- with a soup or salad starter. The sushi regular at $20 was fine -- smaller portions than those served at other joints in town -- but executed flawlessly. I especially like the chefs deft hand with thinly sliced fish which helps keep it tender -- and in the classic sense -- allows the chef to check each slice for parasites -- something you can't do with thickly sliced fish. Make no mistake. Eating raw fish can be dangerous -- and if the sushi chef is not slicing the fish thin enough to check each cut for parasites -- it's a crap shoot. In that sense -- bigger or more is not always better. The imported Japanese uni was spectacular! Silky and nutty -- bordering on sweet -- without the bitterness that you occasionally get with the California variety. I like the chef's choice of an oblong shape to all the nigiri rolls -- makes them easier to handle with chop sticks -- a nice change of pace to the usual cylindrical style found in most restaurants. The ikura was equally fresh tasting -- each pearl exploding with briny flavor. The uni was very fairly priced at $8 a piece -- the ikura was $7 for two pieces. Perfectly brewed gratis hot green tea was the perfect accompaniment to our meal (this place is byo too) and service was attentive and engaged. Our server (Seven?) was chatty and filled us in on the Blu backstory. The sushi chef (Masu) was gracious and explained his technique and the origin of the fish we ate. If I have any gripe with Blu it's with the lack of sushi bar seating -- which puts a distance between the diner and the chef. The cramped space dictates this choice -- either more tables or sushi bar seating. They chose the former -- presumably to accommodate more covers. I can see where this tight space can become a comfort issue on a busy night. We ate on a late Sunday afternoon when the restaurant was empty -- seated without reservations -- so maybe our experience is not representative of how Blu works when it gets busy. We will try it again on a busy weekend evening for comparison. Price-wise I found Blu to fall right in line with the prevailing rates in Ridgewood -- for first quality sushi and sashimi. Cheaper than some of the more pretentious joints in town -- more than the cash discount places that hawk heavily sauced and fried rolls. Top Tip: Get the Japanese uni -- and definitely ask the chef about the origin of the fish. He will educate you and steer you to places you may not have been before. read more

Extremely friendly staff and owners. They take their time to greet and talk as they really carrying a conversation with you, bonding with customers. Bring your own bottle of wine if that's your preference as they don't serve wine. Will return again read more