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

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Very good omakase experience. Beautiful interior. I enjoyed every bite. I highly recommend! read more

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Learned about Hadaka Omakase from a friend and immediately reached out the following week for a vacation. We were able to take advantage of their summer special of 12 pieces for $69 and it was honestly worth more than that. I believe their specials have since changed with the summer ending and is now $89 for 12 pieces or $139 for 18 pieces but still very good value for the quality of food provided! The owner Gino was such a gracious host and provided expert service from start to finish. We had a 4:00pm reservation on a Tuesday since we had off from work. It was pretty empty since most people were probably still working around that hour. The sushi chef was fantastic and even let my wife sear some of the fish. We knew the food was going to be delicious, but were pleasantly surprised that the experience was also interactive! Some of my favorite pieces were the oyster with uni and ikura, and the mini unagi-don with a shot of ikura/quail egg. The sushi chef also gave us one extra piece at the end which was nice. Gino came by afterwards with a plate of desserts which was a nice way to top off the meal. Overall we had a wonderful experience where the ambiance was modern, trendy, and the sushi and ingredients were expertly and precisely elevated to give the perfect meal. We'll definitely be coming back again sooner rather than later. This is definitely a hidden gem in the Central Jersey area! read more

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

Hadaka - Chef - great !! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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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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

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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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Came here for a date night and what a great experience. It was so nice not to travel too far as well. We were seated at the sushi bar where the sushi chefs greet you and explain the experience. It is also where you get each one of your Omakase pieces. The chefs were excellent and each piece had something unique about it and so so good. I can't even remember what my favorite was at the moment, but I can't wait to go back and share it with some more friends. Everything was fresh, the ambiance was so cute and we and we loved the vibes. read more

Absolutely amazing!!!! Such a blow you away experience. This place is a must for sushi lovers and I can't wait to go back!

OUTSTANDING! from start to finish! This was the best sushi experience of my life. I have eaten sushi in places like Sugar Fish in NYC and they pale in comparison to Hadaka. Great staff, great owner, super friendly, and welcoming. I tried pieces I would never order and couldn't be more impressed by how fresh and perfect they prepared each course. 10 out of 10 read more

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

Hadaka - Quail egg and eel bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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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Super great experience! Owner was very personable and the Chef was so amazing and knowledgeable. Loved it ! Will be back. read more

Hadaka - Sushi Bars Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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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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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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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

Hadaka - Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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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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Exquisite sushi, creative and delicious. Very intimate and friendly. Best meal we have had in momths.

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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Great all around experience from Food, service and ambiance. Will definitely return soon read more

Shaun, Eddie and the team at Hadaka are world class. The food, ambiance and hospitality was world class and better than 90% of the omakase in NYC. lifetime customer: unlocked. read more

Sushi was so damn good, great location, plenty of parking. Shawn was a treat to have as a host also. Good energy good sushi in special ways, what more can you ask for! read more

The place is amazing! I've been to many omakases, including LA, NYC and Philly. This one supersedes all of them. The interaction, staff and everyone involved was an experience and well worth it. It's a must come! We will have a standing reservation here. read more

First time at Hadaka and won't be our last (already made another reservation). Very friendly staff. We did the 18-course omakase. The fish is SO fresh and was seasoned perfectly - never overwhelming but enough to ensure that the fish was the star with a nuanced flavor of the additional ingredients. We have been to Japan and this sushi is very comparable. The sake upon seating is a nice touch too. Carmen was our sushi chef and very personable, knowledgeable, and patient with our questions. Overall, a wonderful experience and the price point is reasonable for the quality of seafood and service. read more

Dinner at Hadaka was a totally amazing experience. Omakase is such a step up from regular sushi. The variety of sushi was fresh and delicious. The fish is flown in from Japan every day. The chefs were great, attentive and funny. It was a relaxed atmosphere and fun to converse with people sitting next to us. We definitely return. read more

We managed to grab a last minute reservation for the 8:30 Omakase seating last night (Monday) and we're so happy we did. What a fantastic experience. We're no strangers to omakase and Hadaka did not disappoint! From the friendly greeting from Gino and the excellent presentation and commentary from Po, we had a great sushi date night! We loved the 12-piece course so much we upgraded to 18! Everything was so fresh, delicious and interesting, it was hard to pick a favorite! The explanation of each dish was much appreciated and the presentation was beautiful. It was a perfect combination of traditional sushi with some modern twists. The sushi bar is roomy and comfortable and the decor is Asbury Park cool... artsy, dark and moody but not overdone. Both Gino and Po were wonderful hosts and we had a great time! Definitely recommend Hadaka! read more

Great experienc,staff was professional and food was amazing! Perfect atmosphere for an intimate evening. Highly recommend!

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

Hadaka - Fresh fish presentation - Sushi Bars Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

This is the worst food experience I've ever had. I got food poisoning for a week from here and when I reported it to the owners, they called me a liar and then stalked and threatened me! Not only that, there was never a concern for my health or safety. Myself and others have reported them to the health department. Do not waste your money here. There are many better omakase experiences in NJ. read more

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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Hands down the best restaurant I have ever been too. The hostess was so sweet, the owners were gracious and generous but the stars were the Chefs. They were funny, kind, talented and made the whole experience incredibly special and memorable. I'm obsessed and I cannot wait to go back! I can't believe I forgot, the FOOD - it was delicious, fresh and to die for. Best omakase ever! read more

Food was amazing, really enjoyed the experience. Slightly rushed compared to other omakase experiences but cannot beat BYO. Overall totally worth it. read more

My husband and I went to Hadaka while in town celebrating our wedding! As frequent customers of NYC's fantastic selection of omakase, we were curious to see how Asbury Park's measured up. We were SO impressed with the quality of food and can confidently say it measured up, if not exceeded, the quality of NYC omakase. Each piece was so different and flavorful, the staff/chef was super personable, and the intimate vibes of the space were awesome. Thanks for a great night! read more

This was my second experience at Hadaka & I just had to leave a review. Both times were incredible. The Sashimi was fresh and delicious and the presentation was magnificent. Each time, I loved the interaction with our chef. He was very knowledgeable and fun to talk to. The owners were friendly and welcoming. I rarely write reviews, but was so impressed, I wanted to share my experiences. Can't wait to go back again! read more

Hadaka truly is an amazing experience. The food is extremely fresh & delicious & the Chefs were so informative and interactive! The service was spectacular. The server was so attentive and always made sure our glasses were full. It is also BYOB so you can bring your favorite alcoholic beverages! I highly recommend Hadaka, you will not be disappointed!! read more

10/10 experience! Food was absolutely delicious and our chef Po was absolutely amazing! Definitely will be returning

Highly recommend Hadaka to whoever is looking for a fun night out with an incredible experience and ambiance! The food and service are absolutely top notch!! Can't wait to go back again, this place is truly one of a kind!!! read more