Stepping into this mom-and-pop sushi spot was like entering a little slice of heaven. Every single…read morepiece of sushi was crafted with such care you could taste the love in every bite. And the music absolutely perfect it set the most chill and wonderful mood for the whole meal. Can't wait to go back

Unassuming outside but service and food is incredible restaurant was bustling when we arrived the…read morehwe dup bap was generous and gorgeous and tasty

East Hana had amazing sushi and noodles. The flavors on the noodle were very full, and I just…read morewanted to keep eating more. The sushi was fantastic as well. Highly recommend this spot!

I am honestly surprised with the amount of great reviews as I did not have the same experience. My…read morefriends and I came here at 8:00 PM on a Saturday, we assumed we had just passed the main dinner rush of 6-6:30 PM. We had a party of 6 and still had to wait about 25 minutes for a table as the place is pretty small. Right after we sat down we accidentally spilled a glass of water and it took so much effort to flag down a waiter to get some napkins. They didn't even help us clean it up, we could barely mop up what was on spilled on the table because they gave us very little napkins. Then when we asked for more napkins when the food came out the waitress counted it out and gave us exactly 6, one for each person. As for the food, a big disappointment. The tuna was not the bright pink color it normally is and instead had a dark red/purple hue to it, a little concerning. The yellowtail and squid were super chewy. The mackeral was very fishy, which I understand mackeral is on the fishy side for raw fish but I've had it in Japan where is was the exact opposite. Honestly, the only fresh tasting fish was the salmon. The food was slow to come out even though the wait staff was very attentive with grabbing our menu orders. Most likely will not be returning.

This spot seems to be a very, very popular local favorite for sushi rolls. I recently saw online…read morethat they're planning to stop accommodating walk-ins and are accepting guests for reservations only. Makes sense, as the restaurant is small and it gets crowded especially on weekends. The restaurant is family run and very friendly. We tried a few rolls and everything was nice and tasty. I saw a sign that they offer omakase on certain days, and would love to try that next time.

I hadn't been to Mr. Bin in over 5 years, and the early experiences I had weren't great. Today's…read morevisit was redeeming! While it's not quite on the level of New York City's omakase spots, it's solid for New Jersey and worth a visit if you're in the area. Standout bites for me were the Otoro and Chu Toro- both beautifully fatty and flavorful - as well as the Hamachi with shishito and the scallop topped with crispy garlic. Other highlights included the Madai (seabream), barracuda, striped jack, and a satisfying bone marrow served with toast. I also tried Kumamoto oysters for the first time in years, and they were a lovely surprise-cleaned properly, topped with a light sauce, and incredibly fresh. The Hokkaido uni was creamy, though slightly more briny and bitter than I personally prefer. Mr. Bin himself mentioned that uni flavor can vary depending on the season. Throughout the meal, Mr. Bin was present and helpful, guiding us toward which fish to try. The fish is delivered fresh twice a week, and the quality really does show. That said, it's still missing that little extra something that sets top-tier omakase apart- the purposeful dot of yuzu sauce, the hidden dab of wasabi under the fish, or a crisp garnish that adds dimension and surprise. Some sushi have this, some don't. The technique is good, the fish is fresh, and the experience was enjoyable- I'd return- but it's a notch below the more elevated experiences you can find in the city. Hence 4 stars. Solid though, and friendly. Nice ambiance inside too, Saturday dinner time it filled up quickly so I recommend a reservation.

I know I said no more sushi buffets but the buffet lover in me just couldn't stay away. This is the…read morelast time, I swear!! I tried to give this new spot a fair shot, especially because it's so close to me, but it was pretty disappointing to say the least. The cooked food selection was limited. No fried oysters?! On top of that, the cooked food that we did order was bland and bordered on nursing home food. Service was very slow even though it wasn't busy. It took almost an hour for the sushi to be served and we only ordered 2 rolls and a few pieces of nigiri. I noticed that there were way more waitstaff than sushi chefs. The interior was decorated beautifully and the employees were nice, but that's really the only positive thing I have to say :(

AYCE + BYOB! Yes, everything on the menu is fair game, not just sushi (a question I had before…read morecoming in). I didn't anticipate the restaurant to be so packed as it looks unassuming given its location, but I was wrong! Had to wait a good 30-40 minutes to get a table for 2. Once you review the menu, you put up the sign that says "service needed" to indicate to the staff you are ready to order. They have disclaimers (rightfully so) to not over order as to minimize food waste.Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and tasted very fresh! Def a great deal (just under $30 PP for all you can eat) and a great variety of options.

Ottoyee serves as a great late night spot, with its cozy wooden interior providing a calming…read moreatmosphere to anyone who walks through its doors! I've eaten at Ottoyee for months now, and each experience has been incredibly delicious. However, the only thing is that the wait time can run very long. Not for the food to arrive, but for placing the order. We tried to get the attention of the waiter on staff multiple times, but was either ignored or they were behind the screen attending to something else. The wait time was around 15-20 minutes, but this is likely attributed to the small staff. Otherwise though, they were incredibly kind and knowledgeable of the menu and we still had a delicious experience as usual.

I so wanted to love this place, and was so excited to try it when reading the menu. Otoro? Ramen?…read moreGyudon? It all sounded like the perfect restaurant, but I'm really hesitant to return. Upon entertaining on a weekend evening, there were a few tables with patrons but not too busy. The restaurant did seem a bit understaffed with only one person taking orders / bringing food out, making it difficult to flag down this one person to successfully take our order and ask for anything additional throughout the night. Gyudon: for the price, we were really surprised at how small of a portion this was. It was not only in a small bowl, but the meat was layered on top perfectly deceiving you to think that there was more than there actually was. The majority of this dish was rice, and with limited sauce at that. As displayed on the menu images it was to be served with a runny egg, but unfortunately we got a fully cooked one (disappointing, as we were looking for something to mix with the rice!) Sushi: We got a 3 rolls and they were just alright. They were pretty small in size, with less rice than I'm used to (which is something I do like - I would rather more fish than rice!) With us getting spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and spicy scallop - they all kind of tasted the same, so I wish the fish wasn't as heavily masked with spicy mayo. Ramen: I got the black garlic ramen, and it wasn't the best, but wasn't the worst. I've purchased fresh ramen packages in the supermarket before and it tasted just like that, so it made me disappointed knowing I could achieve the same at home. The soup itself was extremely rich and fatty, and the charsiu had no flavor whatsoever leaving much to be desired. The main reason I'm rating this so low is upon having my last bites of sushi, I could tell something was off. I don't recall which specifically I had but I made a statement that it was extremely fishy and off putting. Fast forward later that night, I was hunched over the toilet vomiting with stomach pain - and I can deduct that the sushi was the culprit. I might consider trying Ottoyee again due to the great deals they have listed on food delivery apps, but the sushi quality (quite literally) put a bad taste in my mouth.

I visited Sushi O yesterday, and I was surprised at how empty it was because the interior was…read morereally beautiful and had such a nice vibe. I ordered the Judy Roll, spicy salmon, spicy crab, and the Crazy Tuna Roll. The Judy Roll was really good, and the Crazy Tuna Roll ended up being my favorite of the night. The spicy crab was decent, but I personally felt it had a little too much crab mixed in. Overall, the sushi tasted fresh, and the restaurant itself was clean and inviting. I honestly expected the place to be much busier because the atmosphere and food were solid. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

I have not had sushi for probably over a decade. I tried it once and decided it wasn't for me. I'm…read morenot even talking raw fish sushi, I'm talking tempura roll haha. So when a friend chose Sushi O for her birthday outing I was less than excited, I was told they had hibachi style chicken and steak so that softened the blow. Sushi O is conveniently located off of route 1 in a medium size plaza with a good amount of parking. When you walk in, the soothing dim lights with the soft purple icicle lights is such a vibe, great for a date night. The music also has a soothing quality that almost puts you in a calming trance. The restaurant is well kept and clean. Let me tell you, the servers? Top notch. We were helped by a man when we first came in, and later a woman. Both were incredibly pleasant, attentive, and did not rush us at all. We were there from just before 6 until after 8... a record for our after work crowd!! I also left my favorite sunglasses behind which would have been so upsetting, but our female server ran out to make sure I did not leave without them, I was so appreciative. Last but certainly not least- the FOOD! So remember, I'm a sushi hater? No longer! They had a fantastic peanut and avocado roll that I ordered with soy paper instead of seaweed (I really don't like the taste of the sea) paired with the soy sauce it was a nice amalgamation of flavor and texture, I thoroughly enjoyed it. We also ordered pan fried gyoza and edamame for the table both extremely well executed. A friend said the gyoza was melt in your mouth quality and I felt that was quite accurate. I tried my friend's sweet potato roll which did have seaweed wrap on it but I actually really liked that too! For my meal I got hibachi steak. It was a generous portion and very tasty. I'm not big on mushrooms but I even gobbled those up- so good! With the hibachi meals you get plenty of food- salad, miso soup, your choice of hibachi style protein, hibachi mixed vegetables & hibachi rice. I had such a great experience at Sushi O, I will definitely be back. They have officially converted me!

We had resy credits to use from our credit cards and have always wanted to try Aoi! First off the…read morerestaurant is a nice mix of modern and traditional. Their bar looks pretty trendy. Service was also on point despite how busy they were. We basically tried a little bit of everything but our favorites were the spicy scallop and spicy salmon rolls. The quality of fish used here is vastly superior than most of the other local sushi restaurants in the area. Their lychee martini was delicious and we finished our meals off with their matcha creme brulee which was way better than we thought itd be. This is one of the best sushi we've had in our area!

One of the most authentic Japanese restaurants in NJ and probably best in Central NJ. This place…read moreis located in APA hotel, a Japanese branded hotel. Menu is authentic as can be although they do have some American style rolls for the American taste. But stick to traditional Japanese food. The fish was fresh as can be. Maybe quality isn't as good as the top omakase places in NYC but still very good. Make sure you check out the specials behind the sushi counter. Inside is clean as it should be for a sushi place. The booth tables had too much space between the table and the seats. Service was nice but there was one lady for the whole restaurant and it was sometimes hard to get her attention. Highly recommended. Much better than 95% of the fake Japanese restaurants in NJ.