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FINALLY! An omakase spot by the shore that rivals North Jersey and even NYC! To be completely honest, I wasn't expecting much from Hadaka since Japanese food (especially sushi) is not exactly top tier in this area. Happy to report that I was proven wrong. Everything from the fish, to the ambiance, to the service, and even the price was great. An 18 course omakase with complimentary dessert and sake is $140 before tax & tip. This is a steal! Perfect for a fancy date night or celebratory meal. The first time I dined here, I did the 12 course omakase for $90 which was equally as good. I really like that they serve the 12 course first, and then ask if you'd like to upgrade to the 18 course at the end. The sushi chefs are also super friendly and knowledgeable. They definitely added to the already great experience. Hadaka will no doubt be my new go-to for omakase!!
The service was amazing. Our dedicated chef made us 18 pieces of amakasi sushi. At multiple intervals we were asked if we wished to continue for the next level of pieces. We watched him skillfully prepare the fish and then he explained what it was. Each was very tender and delicious. A cup of saki and dessert were complimentary. This was an unassuming, small restaurant with only about 10 seats at a sushi bar. It was an awesome experience and we will definitely go back.
The food and preparation here is clearly 5 stars. Fresh seafood on every course and thoughtfully prepared. Pace was a little fast but did not negatively impact the experience. Love that it's a BYOB. I don't 100% appreciate the kitchen cleaning is right behind the chef and cleaning happens in real time.
The way it's looking, Hadaka is quickly becoming my family's go-to spot for celebrating big events. After visiting for our anniversary back in August, right after it opened, and returning again last night, Hadaka has firmly cemented itself as a 5-star Omakase in the CNJ area--saving you the schlep to NYC for a similar experience. Both times we've been, the quality of the ingredients has been top-tier, the consistency of the dishes has been top-notch, and the artistry of Carmen, the sushi chef, has been exquisite. He has the precision and talent of Seinfeld's Soup Nazi--minus the "holier-than-thou" attitude. If you let him expertly guide you through the 12- or 18-course menu, paired with a few shots of sake, your taste buds will be handsomely rewarded. I won't go into too much detail about what you'll get to keep the surprise intact, but if the pictures are anything to go by, you'll experience what Chef Carmen describes as "feeling like you're eating a nice, warm hug"--or, in less PG terms, a full-blown foodgasm.
Made reservations for this place as I knew it was coming into Asbury soon and then I was reminded a few times on Instagram. Now I give a fair shot to every restaurant. But I'm gonna be real and maybe a bit harsh. But I expect better given the competition. So here it goes... Tldr: I do not recommend it if you have experienced Omakase in JC, NYC or even PHL. With that said let's dive in! The ambiance is loud, patrons talking a lot, owner interacting with patrons and even the chefs making full conversations. Now I am used to Omakase being almost silent and that is my preferred choice. However I do know it is normal to also have a more lively ambiance and this is definitely not a negative. The service was okay. I showed up a few minutes behind and they had called while I was walking to the restaurant. Unfortunately I got caught in heavy rain and got a tad delayed. I sat down as the chef was preparing the first course. As I sat down I had a shot glass with sake and right after I was poured some water as well. I had brought my own sake since it's BYOB and I was given these green glasses to drink out of but I opted to drink out of the previous glass as it was more convenient. The experience lasted a little under an hour for 12 courses. If you wanted an 18 course the chefs would individually ask if they'd like to continue. I found that a bit odd but I do not have many experiences to derive if this is normal. I had to waive the waitress down to get my bill. At other locations that have happened automatically. The chef who provided the service did not speak clearly enough and it seemed like he lacked English skills as the other chef would often speak in his behalf. They also had a third chef who seemed to have grown up in the states. Some of the service etiquette at this place was also not what I expected at this price point. The waitress would often reach in between and over the shoulder to clear bowls or would have the patron give her the bowl. Another method should probably be used to clear things here. The food was below par. The rice did not seem like the ordinary rice you'd expect and it just tasted different... a lot different. Course after course it continued to be underwhelming. I did get to take a shot of a quail egg which honestly I had never done it. Towards the end the chef had a patron use the torch to torch 4 pieces which was a nest experience. In closure, for $95 a person price point youl are better off hitting up another place up north. If you have eaten Omakase once or twice in NY you will be disappointed. I still believe that the owners of this place are doing a disservice to the experience of those who would never make the track up north.
We couldn't find the restaurant and ended up being five minutes late. Someone from Hadaka called us to make sure we were coming, which was considerate of the other patrons. When we entered, we were not greeted and stood there awkwardly. The owner or manager pointed from across the room to two chairs and said that those were our seats. I was worried because normally with omakase, the chef doesn't start until all guests are seated, but they already started preparing so we were served as we sat. Each piece was fresh, but somewhat poorly executed. The rice have the same texture as other sushi rice I've had in the past, a little mushier. Some of the pieces were sloppily put together, with the seaweed falling off or topping sliding off. During the meal we had to wait for water, and the hostess/waitress reached over us repeatedly. When one of the patrons asked for warm water to place his sake in, the owner/manager instructed one of the omakase chefs to prepare boiling water. The whole experience was not what I've come to expect from omakase. While I've been to both high end and more express style and casual omakase restaurants, this...different. The informality with how the staff handles their patrons, as well as the way they interact with each other, was disappointing. That along with the quality of our sushi, we're unequal to our bill. For a 12 piece course, you're charged $95 and for the 18 piece course you're charged $135. Plus tip. Needless to say, we told them we were fine with the twelve courses after they gave us our hand roll (the usual last piece in omakase places). We still waited ten minutes and decided that we weren't being brought our bill and asked for it. They brought out two pieces of mochi and our bill. My biggest remorse is that this is going to be a lot of people's first experience with omakase as it is the first place at the jersey shore. There are far better omakase restaurants to go to at both lower and higher price points.
Small space, intimate experience with explanations of all courses by the chefs. The sashimi was excellent, super fresh. There are unique flavor additions to some of the sushi dishes, not traditional, some we found to be great, others not needed at all because the quality of the fish needed nothing. This is a fun experience for couples, friends, or a group to fill up the 12 or so seats. BYO!
Hadaka was an okay omakase. I have gone to several in NYC, most of them cheaper than a regular Hadaka dinner. I was excited to have one locally. We did the 4pm discounted rate. There were only 6 guests at our seating, and the decor is fairly cheesy. One of the chefs was sitting outside loudly on his cell phone. The chefs generally seemed bored and would barely repeat themselves when I asked what we were served. I was surprised at how gimmicky the pieces felt: almost all were butane torched, the smoker, gold flakes, truffle salts, etc. I am glad we went, but I will stick to ones in the city in the future. The entire 12 piece sitting with dessert and sake was in-and-out in under 50 minutes. It was incredibly rushed. For almost $200 for two, there are plenty of other places where you can take your time and get a much better bang for your buck.
Super great experience! Owner was very personable and the Chef was so amazing and knowledgeable. Loved it ! Will be back.
My husband and I recently visited Hadaka for a belated anniversary dinner. It's a modern and intimate omakase experience, and we had an enjoyable time overall. The sushi chef was very friendly and personable, and it was clear that he cares very much about his craft. I appreciated that he took the time to describe each round of fish in detail. It would be nice if they gave out hot towels instead of disposable wipes before the first course (more traditional). Also, the rice was well seasoned and a perfect consistency but could've been a bit warmer, and the order of the dishes was different than I've experienced at other omakase places. They went straight for the toro as the first nigiri piece, whereas usually the fattier cuts come later. Also, I generally prefer certain dishes to remain pure, like Kumamoto oysters and A5 wagyu. These were topped with uno and salmon roe, which kind of overwhelmed the natural flavors. Overall it was a solid experience though and everyone was very friendly and nice. They also brought out an anniversary dessert, which was a thoughtful touch.
oh what an experience we brought a wonderful bottle of wine, yes byob it was a 12 course meal and i was worried my husband would want to add on and get the 15 course or a la carte but he was pleasantly full the chefs and hosts made our experience truly amazing so amazing we have already booked our next experience with 4 of our friends
2 months ago
Fresh and delicious omakase in Asbury Park! Everything was delicious and service was impeccable! read more
Hadaka was an amazing omakase spot! I love how interactive the chefs were during the experience. For one of the courses I was handed a blowtorch and got to sear everyone's fish! Every course here was delicious. Its also BYOB. Highly recommend it and will definitely be back read more
Sushi by the sea! This beautiful location is located only 10 mins from the beach and is more than reasonably priced for omakase. The staff were inviting and knowledgeable as I was lucky enough to get the place to myself for a pre concert show (12 min walk to summer stage) . I went for the 12 course meal , everything was delicious, my favorite was a tuna belly but it was a center cut belly or higher on the belly (I forgot lol). The green tea cheescake was also very good , and complitmary sake is a nice touch. read more
9 months ago
FINALLY! An omakase spot by the shore that rivals North Jersey and even NYC! To be completely honest, I wasn't expecting much from Hadaka since Japanese food (especially sushi) is not exactly top tier in this area. Happy to report that I was proven wrong. Everything from the fish, to the ambiance, to the service, and even the price was great. An 18 course omakase with complimentary dessert and sake is $140 before tax & tip. This is a steal! Perfect for a fancy date night or celebratory meal. The first time I dined here, I did the 12 course omakase for $90 which was equally as good. I really like that they serve the 12 course first, and then ask if you'd like to upgrade to the 18 course at the end. The sushi chefs are also super friendly and knowledgeable. They definitely added to the already great experience. Hadaka will no doubt be my new go-to for omakase!! read more
5 days ago
2 months ago
The service was amazing. Our dedicated chef made us 18 pieces of amakasi sushi. At multiple intervals we were asked if we wished to continue for the next level of pieces. We watched him skillfully prepare the fish and then he explained what it was. Each was very tender and delicious. A cup of saki and dessert were complimentary. This was an unassuming, small restaurant with only about 10 seats at a sushi bar. It was an awesome experience and we will definitely go back. read more
1 year ago
The food and preparation here is clearly 5 stars. Fresh seafood on every course and thoughtfully prepared. Pace was a little fast but did not negatively impact the experience. Love that it's a BYOB. I don't 100% appreciate the kitchen cleaning is right behind the chef and cleaning happens in real time. read more
2 years ago
The way it's looking, Hadaka is quickly becoming my family's go-to spot for celebrating big events. After visiting for our anniversary back in August, right after it opened, and returning again last night, Hadaka has firmly cemented itself as a 5-star Omakase in the CNJ area--saving you the schlep to NYC for a similar experience. Both times we've been, the quality of the ingredients has been top-tier, the consistency of the dishes has been top-notch, and the artistry of Carmen, the sushi chef, has been exquisite. He has the precision and talent of Seinfeld's Soup Nazi--minus the "holier-than-thou" attitude. If you let him expertly guide you through the 12- or 18-course menu, paired with a few shots of sake, your taste buds will be handsomely rewarded. I won't go into too much detail about what you'll get to keep the surprise intact, but if the pictures are anything to go by, you'll experience what Chef Carmen describes as "feeling like you're eating a nice, warm hug"--or, in less PG terms, a full-blown foodgasm. read more
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Hi Matthew! Wow! Thank you for this incredible review. We appreciate…
Made reservations for this place as I knew it was coming into Asbury soon and then I was reminded a few times on Instagram. Now I give a fair shot to every restaurant. But I'm gonna be real and maybe a bit harsh. But I expect better given the competition. So here it goes... Tldr: I do not recommend it if you have experienced Omakase in JC, NYC or even PHL. With that said let's dive in! The ambiance is loud, patrons talking a lot, owner interacting with patrons and even the chefs making full conversations. Now I am used to Omakase being almost silent and that is my preferred choice. However I do know it is normal to also have a more lively ambiance and this is definitely not a negative. The service was okay. I showed up a few minutes behind and they had called while I was walking to the restaurant. Unfortunately I got caught in heavy rain and got a tad delayed. I sat down as the chef was preparing the first course. As I sat down I had a shot glass with sake and right after I was poured some water as well. I had brought my own sake since it's BYOB and I was given these green glasses to drink out of but I opted to drink out of the previous glass as it was more convenient. The experience lasted a little under an hour for 12 courses. If you wanted an 18 course the chefs would individually ask if they'd like to continue. I found that a bit odd but I do not have many experiences to derive if this is normal. I had to waive the waitress down to get my bill. At other locations that have happened automatically. The chef who provided the service did not speak clearly enough and it seemed like he lacked English skills as the other chef would often speak in his behalf. They also had a third chef who seemed to have grown up in the states. Some of the service etiquette at this place was also not what I expected at this price point. The waitress would often reach in between and over the shoulder to clear bowls or would have the patron give her the bowl. Another method should probably be used to clear things here. The food was below par. The rice did not seem like the ordinary rice you'd expect and it just tasted different... a lot different. Course after course it continued to be underwhelming. I did get to take a shot of a quail egg which honestly I had never done it. Towards the end the chef had a patron use the torch to torch 4 pieces which was a nest experience. In closure, for $95 a person price point youl are better off hitting up another place up north. If you have eaten Omakase once or twice in NY you will be disappointed. I still believe that the owners of this place are doing a disservice to the experience of those who would never make the track up north. read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
We couldn't find the restaurant and ended up being five minutes late. Someone from Hadaka called us to make sure we were coming, which was considerate of the other patrons. When we entered, we were not greeted and stood there awkwardly. The owner or manager pointed from across the room to two chairs and said that those were our seats. I was worried because normally with omakase, the chef doesn't start until all guests are seated, but they already started preparing so we were served as we sat. Each piece was fresh, but somewhat poorly executed. The rice have the same texture as other sushi rice I've had in the past, a little mushier. Some of the pieces were sloppily put together, with the seaweed falling off or topping sliding off. During the meal we had to wait for water, and the hostess/waitress reached over us repeatedly. When one of the patrons asked for warm water to place his sake in, the owner/manager instructed one of the omakase chefs to prepare boiling water. The whole experience was not what I've come to expect from omakase. While I've been to both high end and more express style and casual omakase restaurants, this...different. The informality with how the staff handles their patrons, as well as the way they interact with each other, was disappointing. That along with the quality of our sushi, we're unequal to our bill. For a 12 piece course, you're charged $95 and for the 18 piece course you're charged $135. Plus tip. Needless to say, we told them we were fine with the twelve courses after they gave us our hand roll (the usual last piece in omakase places). We still waited ten minutes and decided that we weren't being brought our bill and asked for it. They brought out two pieces of mochi and our bill. My biggest remorse is that this is going to be a lot of people's first experience with omakase as it is the first place at the jersey shore. There are far better omakase restaurants to go to at both lower and higher price points. read more
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Hi Daniella! Thank you so much for your amazing review. We’re so…
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Small space, intimate experience with explanations of all courses by the chefs. The sashimi was excellent, super fresh. There are unique flavor additions to some of the sushi dishes, not traditional, some we found to be great, others not needed at all because the quality of the fish needed nothing. This is a fun experience for couples, friends, or a group to fill up the 12 or so seats. BYO! read more
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Hi Carolyn! Thanks for this amazing review! I’m so happy that you…
1 year ago
Hadaka was an okay omakase. I have gone to several in NYC, most of them cheaper than a regular Hadaka dinner. I was excited to have one locally. We did the 4pm discounted rate. There were only 6 guests at our seating, and the decor is fairly cheesy. One of the chefs was sitting outside loudly on his cell phone. The chefs generally seemed bored and would barely repeat themselves when I asked what we were served. I was surprised at how gimmicky the pieces felt: almost all were butane torched, the smoker, gold flakes, truffle salts, etc. I am glad we went, but I will stick to ones in the city in the future. The entire 12 piece sitting with dessert and sake was in-and-out in under 50 minutes. It was incredibly rushed. For almost $200 for two, there are plenty of other places where you can take your time and get a much better bang for your buck. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Super great experience! Owner was very personable and the Chef was so amazing and knowledgeable. Loved it ! Will be back. read more
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Hi Stephanie! We’re so happy that you loved your experience dining…
My husband and I recently visited Hadaka for a belated anniversary dinner. It's a modern and intimate omakase experience, and we had an enjoyable time overall. The sushi chef was very friendly and personable, and it was clear that he cares very much about his craft. I appreciated that he took the time to describe each round of fish in detail. It would be nice if they gave out hot towels instead of disposable wipes before the first course (more traditional). Also, the rice was well seasoned and a perfect consistency but could've been a bit warmer, and the order of the dishes was different than I've experienced at other omakase places. They went straight for the toro as the first nigiri piece, whereas usually the fattier cuts come later. Also, I generally prefer certain dishes to remain pure, like Kumamoto oysters and A5 wagyu. These were topped with uno and salmon roe, which kind of overwhelmed the natural flavors. Overall it was a solid experience though and everyone was very friendly and nice. They also brought out an anniversary dessert, which was a thoughtful touch. read more
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Thank you Jane for your great review. I hope you have a wonderful New…
2 years ago
oh what an experience we brought a wonderful bottle of wine, yes byob it was a 12 course meal and i was worried my husband would want to add on and get the 15 course or a la carte but he was pleasantly full the chefs and hosts made our experience truly amazing so amazing we have already booked our next experience with 4 of our friends read more
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Thank you so much Beth! I’m so happy you had a great time. Looking…
2 years ago
Fantastic omakase experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the fish was all so fresh. We went on a Monday when they had the $85 special -- it was a great deal. Highly recommend! read more
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Hi Alex! Thank you so much for this awesome review. We really…
2 years ago
10-10! This place rocked! The food was on point. The presentation was exquisite. We were served hand picked selections from Japan. The chefs catered to our pallet and throughly explained each dish. I loved the cozy bar setting that gave us a real one on one connection with our chef. Highly rate this for a true dinning experience. You're not gonna find anything like this in Nj. read more
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Thank you Currie for this great review! We hope you visit us again…
2 years ago
A fun experience enjoying deliciously creative flare and flavors for the palate. A great vibe when you walk inside and tastefully decorated. The service was excellent. The chefs were very knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed everything about Hadaka for my birthday dinner! Even those sake refills!! read more
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Hi Lisa! Thank you for the great review. We’re so happy that you had…
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Thank you Sherief! We’re so happy that you enjoyed your experience!
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Hi Matt! Thank you for your awesome review. We will see you again…
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2 years ago
Just had the opportunity to dine at Hadaka. The experience did not disappoint and was comparable & in some cases better, to Omakase experiences I have had in NYC and Vegas. The sushi was fresh, delicious and prepared with artistic flair. Fun and lively interactions with our chef. I especially enjoyed how they present the fish and describe each piece in detail before its preparation. Service and all staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Environment is very Zen like. My husband and I are looking forward to returning. Recommend this Omakase restaurant highly. read more
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2 years ago
Such a unique, fun and interactive experience. The entire staff was amazing, and the Omakase was absolutely out of this world! I can't wait to return soon! read more
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