For years, I had come to Friendship Plaza, though I never took the chance to the go to Nagoya. I…read moregot the chance and I will say that the food perfectly represents the concept of friendship. Brand: 5/5 Nagoya is a Japanese restaurant located in Friendship Plaza in Howell Township. I do like the brush stroke of the logo, which shows well on the entrance sign and the leather-bound menu. Website: 3/5 I do like the first impressions that Nagoya's website gives you, with an image of the sushi and an option to select "Pick Up and Delivery," which leads you to their usage of the app MenuSifu. The gallery of images of the food do provide a glimpse into the establishment's cuisine. While a couple of the menu items had images, most of them did not. It should be noted that Nagoya has unusual time lapses in terms of when they are open or closed, which the Yelp description provides a better format for explaining it than the website does. Wait Time: 5/5 I experienced no delays or disruptions during the wait time. Ambiance: 5/5 This Japanese restaurant has the unique ambiance of having multicolored lights shown upon the glass walls, while the dimmed lights gave the interior a cool vibe. This includes the dark color of the tables and the seats, all of which felt comfortable. I can clearly see how this establishment would be used for celebrations. The well-spaced tables percolated throughout the large space. The music showcased Japanese Christmas songs throughout the establishment. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Alaskan Roll, which consists of salmon, cucumber, and avocado. The vegetables gave the special roll its sharp, distinct taste. Clearly, I can see how Alaska would have a major theme in the roll with the presence of salmon. The rice and the nori sheet did not stay, and the sushi rolls did fall apart, though I did think that the rice and the other ingredients had good texture. Service: 5/5 The staff managed to provide my order without any issues. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The Alaskan Roll perfectly represents the brand of Nagoya, as among its selection of unique sushi rolls. I personally suggest creating a more unique rolls, for I would be curious as to what they would taste like. Indeed, the website provides you with many other selections of Japanese cuisine. You can also expect to find your sushi roll well-tended despite the nori sheet and the wait time it took to make them. Throughout my meal, the ambiance greatly matched the experience. The service matched the food well, since the meal had the sushi roll, the wasabi, and the yellowtail available. Concerning the first impressions of Nagoya, I definitely did not expect the establishment to have the more upbeat ambiance compared to other Japanese restaurants I went to. I will say that it did give me a new experience, despite the website's presentation. As such, the ambiance never once tried my patience while awaiting my order. I can see how the staff managed to keep the establishment cared for. I will say that the Alaskan Roll and the experience overall managed to match the price and make it worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars With an establishment like Nagoya, I see plenty of hope for improvement and it will continue to represent Friendship Plaza pleasantly. I would definitely consider Nagoya my second choice when searching for Japanese restaurants in the Howell Township area. Recommend To... Anyone wandering around the large Friendship Plaza if they go to the Shoprite there if they are looking to try Japanese cuisine.

Wow - this was a truly excellent sushi option when we were in Jackson. Great special rolls and very…read morereasonable lunch specials that even included some rolls normally considered special elsewhere. Please serve tea in a pot for those who want it. Also, the bubbles in the bubble tea were WAY overcooked to the point of exploding. Please either cook them correctly or don't serve it at all. Skip the drinks and go for the sushi! It was delicious, very generous, beautifully presented and very fresh.

Had Sushi from here twice now since they recently opened in my town in Shoprite and I must say…read morethere TOP NOTCH the Manager is super attentive to customer satisfaction and the sushi it amazing, I was supersized this isn't cheap supermarket sushi this is sushi restaurant quality will definitely go back.

Food is great as was service, but do not dine in! They was a young girl from the staff practicing…read moreher dancing with the music super loud. Even after I asked them to lower, she barely lowered it and it was very loud. They also had restaurant music playing at same time and a TV on which made it nerve wracking! if you want an enjoyable meal in a non ADD setting, do not dine in. Our waiter was super friendly and food was really good but this loud music the girl was playing made for a very unpleasant experience and the staff did not seem to care she was doing this.

Best sushi around in Brick! The service is great and each time I try something new, I end up loving…read moreit!

Ahhh they have the best sushi platter here! We get for our office at least once a week, and they…read moreare so quick when place the order! We keep coming back for more!

Went to Lakewood on a whim with my husband and some friends for a photo shoot and randomly decided…read moreon eating here. Wow I was blown away! Maybe it was because I hadn't eaten sushi in so long (I have been pregnant) but the doctor finally gave me the ok and wow this place exceeded my expectations. I've never had kosher sushi before but wow it was good. One of the rolls we ordered was the JoJo XL and I highly recommend. It's definitely a casual restaurant, they give you your order in plastic takeout sushi boxes and give you plenty of sauces and paper plates. Food was made super fast tho! Wish I had this place close by to me in South Jersey

Walk a few steps beyond the entrance and you are taken into a peaceful dining experience that takes…read moreyou away from the rush of the traffic on the highway. The staff greeted me mid afternoon with smiles and warmth. I settled in and examined a very impressed menu choosing the sushi lunch special, which is priced just right. The miso soup was very flavorful and presented to me with the salad presenting a very attractive image. The soft music continues to soothe me. The salad was simple but cold and crisp with the typical Japanese salad dressing coating the salad without being watery. My sushi rolls featured fresh fish whose taste satisfied. I was impressed by the size of the fish cuts in my rolls. A totally pleasant and peaceful lunch with good food. Something we all deserve to experience!

I was in the area for work, so I decided to try this place. The aesthetic was simple, but clean,…read moreand the service was extremely friendly and attentive. I started with Clear soup and their hot green tea which were both great. I then had two of their appetizers, the tuna dumpling and the mango tuna wrap; they were both absolutely delicious. Definitely a great spot.

've lived in Monroe , NJ now for 3 years and haven't been able to find a decent sushi spot, that is…read moreuntil now. My cousin has been telling me about this spot in Freehold for a few weeks now and finally my girlfriend and I had dinner here with him and it was fantastic! Everything we ordered were from the daily specials - Salmon Avocado Misiti's Sauce (spectacular!), Toro Taku Rice (AMAZING!), and Fluke Uzuzukuri Poazu (delicious!) were my favorites but everything we ordered was top quality! We arrived as soon as they opened at 5pm on a Sunday so we got there before the rush and yes there is typically a rush from what I was told. The owner spent a lot of time talking with us as she knows my cousin who has become a regular and she was absolutely charming. I'm looking forward to going back here and becoming a regular myself.

came here with my friends after it was highly reviewed by one of their friends. unfortunately i…read more(along with my friends) were severely disappointed. pros: plenty of parking & seating, waitress was japanese (which i like to keep it "authentic") & super sweet, plenty of food options cons: the food was just not it. thankfully the sashimi wasn't fishy but the quality was not there , honestly didn't taste like anything. the rolls itself was very bland as well and not remarkable. i would not come back or recommend this place, you're better off driving a bit farther north (or south) and getting better sushi elsewhere

In Aldrich Plaza, you will find the culinary realm of Asia welcoming you inside…read more Brand: 5/5 Asian Harbor is a pan-Asian restaurant in Aldrich Plaza that offers Japanese and Thai cuisines. On the outside, it may not look splendid (only because you have not stepped inside). Concerning the interior, you are welcomed with two portraits the moment you walk inside. It gives you an idea about the simple aesthetics that pervades the establishment. You will find many geisha portraits upon the walls. At the corner, you will find a section that directly sells the seafood. Indeed, the unassuming appearance of a restaurant in a shopping plaza gives way to an interior filled with quiet joy. Website: 4/5 It has a basic design, with the theme typically used for restaurants leading you down to the description and a separate page for the menu. However, it had no images accompanying the menu items. Nevertheless, it functions well enough. Wait Time: 5/5 I experienced no interruptions while awaiting my order, which came quickly. Ambiance: 5/5 I do like the blue, twinkly lights upon the upper parts of the wood-paneled walls that gave the establishment a calm, cool vibe, along with the smoothly low volume of the pop music. There is a large circular light at the center of the ceiling, which I presume is turned out at night or during special events. The seats felt comfortable and the booths and the tables had a tolerable space. Be advised that it is authentically Asian in the sense they do not have forks or knives, rather only chopsticks. So, please know how to use them before coming. Food: 5/5 I ordered the Dream Roll, which is a specialty roll consisting of steamed shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and topped with lobster salad, seaweed salad, and honey sauce. I did enjoy the shrimp which gave it a hearty taste along with the avocado, seaweed, and honey sauce. I should forewarn that their wasabi did get pretty zesty, for it was not the diluted store-bought version (and most certainly not pistachio ice cream). Even as I ate half of a sushi roll, it still held its form and did not completely break apart. Clearly, this specialty roll is a dream encapsulated within a roll. I also had a side of water that came free of charge, which I wish more restaurants start doing more for a liquid that takes little effort to acquire. The prevalence of seafood and vegetables managed to help me get a more healthy meal. Service: 5/5 The owner served during a slow time and accommodated me throughout my time there. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The allure of the specialty rolls and the presence of Japanese and Thai food reflects the brand of Asian Harbor perfectly. Food can definitely speak in a universal language through the sensation of taste. What Asian Harbor tells me is that it has a lot to offer Aldrich Plaza. The website I would say does not evoke the aesthetics well, particularly considering how Americans typically know little about China and Japan (and even little about the rest of Asia). It would help to perhaps teach some Japanese or Thai words and history on the site. At no point did the wait for the Dream Roll feel cumbersome when accounting for the ambiance. The soothing atmosphere made it easy for me to wait as I wrote, and it fits the brand quite well. Just as well, the atmosphere let me immerse myself into the Dream Roll, as though the experience itself was a dream. Overall, I could find nothing seriously wrong about Asian Harbor. My experience was too pleasant to give it a low score. Considering the status of the Dream Roll as a Specialty Roll, I expected it to have a high price, which comes with the ingredients packed into it. I would absolutely consider it my first choice for Asian cuisine, and I would say that the price is worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars I enjoyed my first visit to Asian Harbor, and I hope it is not my last, since I have yet to try more sushi rolls. Recommend To... Anyone looking to familiarize yourself with Japanese and Thai cuisines, but are looking for the challenge of using only chopsticks.

Food is always good and super fresh, good size portions, and better than most in the pricing!read more

I been to koto three to five times I liked thare unique miso soup but the sushi and shami was ok…read morenot the best thare decor was way too much the lighting was ok but not that great. But as a professional chef my self but I could see soo much potential in koto if they advertised the restaurant the place was almost empty every day and the customer service was ok it was not that great the staff could of put more smile on thare face

It's out of business thanks to an area takeover. Truly sad. Was a great local place. All the…read moreteens loved it. Family's made memories there. Whole shopping center is basically taken over. I did keep a pair of my chop sticks as a memory.

Here in Farmingdale, you will find a sushi restaurant that provides a unique selection of menu…read moreitems. Brand: 5/5 I appreciate the vivacious logo of Ichi Sushi, for the bouncy letters invite the community to the sushi restaurant, and the artsy fish prepares you for what to expect. You will find the simplistic Japanese interior inside, from the paintings to the glass wood tables. I really like the leather-bound menus that the restaurant has. Website: 4/5 The website opens up to an option to order online, along with a gallery of photos of the menu items. While the website maintains a simple design, it does not specifically describe the menu items in the gallery. The menu items only had a few images in the Order Online section. Ambiance: 5/5 The pop music over the radio had the right amount of volume, soft enough to match the minimalistic appearance. The booths and tables had enough space between them despite being a medium-sized establishment. I am not sure if the lights being off are a normal occurrence, but I cannot say that it outweighed my experience with the ambiance. Service: 5/5 The staff was incredibly accommodating, asking if I needed anything else. Wait Time: 5/5 I did not experience any interruptions and the order came within a very short span of time. Food: 5/5 I ordered the Beauty Beast Roll, which consists of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, spicy mayo, avocado, tobiko, and scallion, with a side of wasabi. I will say that nobody makes a spicy sushi roll like Ichi Sushi. The huskiness of the avocado and the fish manage to give the roll a unique taste, while the tobiko, the mayonnaise, and the scallion manage to give it a tangy flavor, while the wasabi brings the zest. The preparation of the dish manages to match the form, since none of the roll slices fell apart, even as I lifted them with my chopsticks. Worth The Money?: 5/5 I have not had a sushi roll since I was 13, and I welcomed it back this time. Apparently, sushi rolls so unique they practically have their own personalities is a tale as old as time for sushi restaurants; and Ichi Sushi managed to succeed. So many unique sushi rolls exist well-worth the wait. I did knock off a star for the website not having enough photos of the menu items, since Americans typically do not familiarize themselves with Japanese cuisine, with the exception of sushi and teriyaki sauce. However, I do not think that it works against the overall experience, since there is always opportunity to try such vibrant dishes. Ichi Sushi thrives in its simplicity pertaining to the ambiance. It reflects the Japanese restaurant in many aspects. Despite the dimmed lights, the ambiance of the establishment during the wait did not feel tedious, especially since I was able to read what I was writing. The website only does so barely, but nothing substantial enough to really entice people to take an interest in Japanese cuisine. I would recommend doing something with the website, such as writing entries about unique Japanese word meanings and which Japanese meals are most popular during different time periods. I did pay up to $20 for the Beauty Beast sushi roll, though it was one of the more exclusive sushi rolls with unique selections known as the Special Raw Rolls. There are cheaper sushi rolls and Japanese courses available. Ultimately, I will say that Ichi Sushi is definitely worth it, and I would absolutely make it my first choice if I am in the mood for Japanese cuisine nearby. Another personal suggestion I have is to keep making new Special Raw Rolls. Rating: 5/5 Stars I am truly grateful to come to Ichi Sushi. Recommend To... Anyone looking to try Japanese cuisine with a unique New Jersey twist. There are options for cooked sushi, but if you would like the traditional sushi, then be my guest. I also recommend to anyone looking for a writing space that can entice you with a unique sushi roll at every time you go.

I had the lobster roll, I have to say this is some of the best sushi I have ever had. It was fresh…read moreand just done right

Great service pleasant atmosphere for a close friendly dinner. Quiet dining with a friend. Large…read moreselection of affordable food to select from at a reasonable price.

Hard to find old time sit down and be served Chinese food. It's available and good. The lunch value…read moreis a plus.