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    Inspiration Roll

    3.9 (266 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Ramen, Salad

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    Funny sign inside
    Will B.

    1st time here & it was a Win in my book. Small location with modern interior. It was a bit confusing at 1st, as there's no podium, & no one greeted me. There's a window that says "Order Here" past the menu that I didn't see at 1st. The staff there takes your order & later delivers it to your table if you're dining in, which I did. Had a San Pellegrino, 'Take a Bao' (Pork), & J.K. Rowling Fries. Both were absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! So flavorful, so hearty. I was going to take something to go, but I was so full by the time I was done (to which I couldn't finish the fries), that I figured I'd save my to-go order for my next visit. I'd say their only "negatives," which I won't even take a star for, is all of their chairs are peeling, & there's only metered parking lot parking nearby. Take a Bao- A++ J.K. Rowling Fries- A++ Can't wait to bring Family & Friends here! Totally worth it!!

    Sushirrito
    Purpose T.

    I have driven by this place for years and finally decided to drop in. As an avid sushi lover, I walked in with high expectations. Right away I knew I wanted to try a 'sushirrito' (sushi burrito). I like that they have the option to "build your own", so that's what I did. I kept it simple with white rice for the base - baked salmon for the protein - seaweed salad, kimchi, shibazuke, and oshinko for toppings (you can choose up to 4), miso & teriyaki for the sauce (you can choose 2), and lastly, tempura flakes for the crunch (you can choose up to 2). Altogether what a yum-tastic slow dance on my palate with every bite. I dined inside and the baked salmon was piping hot and flavorful. The teriyaki sauce was too salty, but the other ingredients masked it well. I do, however, think they're a bit overpriced for the portion/size. But I do appreciate the plethora of available options and add-ons without the extra charge. It wasn't a lot of people inside, but they seemed busy in the 'kitchen' perhaps making pick-up orders. I didn't mind the wait for my food because I could see that it was made fresh to order. The service was fine. They seem to want you to know what you want as soon as you get to the register, so, not as friendly for first-timers. But lucky for me, I am pretty decisive. The floor was sticky with each step, a personal yuck for me. But other than that, the atmosphere was calm, nice music playing, and the tables & chairs were clean. I enjoyed my food and time dining in. I would go again to try something else on the menu!

    Takoyaki
    Nick C.

    Went to Inspiration Roll for dinner on a Tuesday. It's a fast casual place, where you order at the register and they bring your food. I had been to I got the JK Rowling fries, takoyaki, an American Dream Sushirrito, and a bowl of their spicy tonkotsu ramen. The JK rowling fries were my favorite item. They had pork belly, spicy mayo, cheese, and sauces from Korean fried chicken. The takoyaki was average, and the sushirrito was bad. The seaweed didnt wrap all they was around so it wasnt even sealed once i took it out of the wrapping. I wish they did normal sized rolls. The ramen wasn't too salty surprisingly. It contained Noodles, Soft Boiled Egg, Scallions, Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, Naruto, Nori, Cabbage, Sesame Seeds, Braised Pork, and Black Garlic Truffle Oil. The garlic truffle oil overpowered the flavors of everything else in the bowl. I enjoyed their Morristown location more.

    Take a bao with shrimp
    Vanessa H.

    I ordered for delivery and ordered my fave dishes. I got the take a bao with shrimp and it arrived still hot and crunchy. Ii usually get extra sauce on the side because the mixture just makes it so yummy! The confucious nachos are my absolute favorite! Depending on which location you order from, I noticed some places put the nachos in a smaller container, but this one makes it in the bigger container which, I feel is worth all the money. The mixture with mango makes it more special with every bite. I know they are more known for the ramen and sushi burritos but these are the best haha!

    sushi burrito
    Taylor K.

    I love the idea of the sushi burrito but it was kind of dry and felt like it was missing something.

    Ford bowl
    Monicka C.

    Order: - Shoyu Ramen (3/5) - Pork Baos (4/5) - Ford Rice Bowl (4/5) Pros: - Variety of preset and build your own options to choose from - Quick service - Affordable Cons: - Not the best tasting - Very inauthentic Overall: I found this place to be very inauthentic and honestly not the best tasting. I can see why people would like it though if you were just looking for a quick and easy meal.

    poke bowl, ramens and burrito
    Chris L.

    got take out here a couple days ago. Boo boo was able to order through their website. we both got a ramen. she got extra soup and I got extra noods for $2 each. she also got a burrito and I go a rice bowl. no dine yet. I like that I didn't have to order through the phone to pick and choose all the customizable items

    Donna P.

    What a fabulous lunch. We so enjoyed ourselves. The food was excellent and so was the staff. The ramen bowl and sushi burrito was delicious. The broth with the pork belly and noodles was outstanding that we ordered extra to take home. We did build your own items and got everything we wanted. The sushi burrito was so fresh. The restaurant is kept very clean. It was an overall great lunch. Can't wait to return.

    Sushi burrito with Salmon
    Chelsea N.

    I really enjoyed my dinner at Inspiration roll! This isn't authentic Japanese food, but delicious none the less. There is no table service, you order at the register and they bring you your food if you dine in. They have sushi burritos, ramen, and burrito bowls with salad and/or rice that are very customizable. The flavors all went well together and I was happy to try something new!

    Build Your Own * rice bowl
    Kezia D.

    Love this spot for a quick bite. They renovated the place and it's definitely more "instagram" worthy. The food tastes great - we loooooove the ramen. It's my favorite ramen spot in the area. My boyfriend tried the build your own rice bowl and it was really tasty too. Fish was fresh.

    Spicy Tonkotsu
    Dylan P.

    Had this place many times before. Easily the best ramen you are going to find anywhere. I always get the spicy tonkotsu and my girlfriend will usually switch it up between the ramen and the poke bowls. Fresh ingredients and always great service. Idk if this is a chain or not but I wish it was closer to my house. I'd give it more stars if I could but this place is a must go if you are in the area or passing through Westfield.

    Vegetarian Ramen Bowl
    Ashli F.

    An underrated, Asian cuisine spot on the corner of Broad St. and Central Ave. Even though they only had 1 vegan ramen option (ASK TO MAKE WITHOUT EGG & MAKE WITH RICE/TOFU NOODLES)--it HAD EVERYTHING you want in a meal--flavor, texture, variety and was SUPER FILLING AND CHEAP! If you're in the mood for ramen this is the place to go! They are also one of the few restaurants on that street open for dine-in on Sundays!

    Lincoln*
    Kristen A.

    I love Inspiration Roll! The Lincoln Roll is always my favorite, I'm a huge fan of the sushi burritos! The ramen is good too, though nothing special.

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    3.9
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    I had come and ordered takeout from here a few times... and tonight's experience was unlike any…read moreother. It was my first time doing karaoke and I honestly don't know that I would do it again. We booked a karaoke room for an hour for 6 people on a Thursday evening, and while the singing was fun, the service was below subpar. When we arrived, we did not have a full menu available to us in the room, so it took a few mins to get our order in. Our server kept close tabs of every minute in karaoke, but not the food. It took over 60 minutes to get our wings! Apparently there was some sort of mix up in the kitchen & while we were understanding, what threw us for a loop was that even though our wings were DELAYED, our server was hesitant to offer complimentary time in our karaoke room while we waited. Right at the 60-minute mark, he was quick to offer two options - our wings to go or a table in the dining room. In the end, we had to negotiate an extra hour in the karaoke room since our food took SO long to come out. When paying the check, we were surprised to see a charge for food we never ever received! I'm super disappointed that they tried to take advantage of us, when we were very understanding of their mix up. In my opinion, servers could use a lesson or two in customer service. Never in my time in hospitality, have I ever behaved in the way they did.

    Visited this spot for the first time and frankly it's a decent location, as NJ doesn't have a lot…read moreof Korean Fried Chicken spots. I dared to try the cauliflower wings (half & half), which actually wasn't bad. Both flavors was good, although I personally like the spicy better (just make sure you can handle it, although it won't be too bad if you're used to spicy food). Garlic fried rice was okay, but not the best. Also seems like they don't give you a side of pickled radish at this point, but maybe that's because we're in Jersey. Also the kimchi fries weren't what I expected. What the fries were crispy and tasty, they just give you a tiny cup of kimchi cheese sauce. Maybe I'm spoiled, but I expected the fries to be way more loaded. I ordered for pickup and it did take a lot longer than expected. I also felt sorry for the hostess, who was running around trying to help. There also was 5 people just standing around chatting, but the music was just a tad too loud to hear anyone trying to get their attention. I'm sure dining in would be a chill vibe, but can still have that and have it all together yk? Last thing is I definitely asked for bacon mustard sauce and heard them confirm over the phone, a bit annoyed they forgot that!

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    Kinya Ramen · Sushi · Bubble Tea

    4.0
    (62 reviews)
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    If you having a hard time deciding sushi or ramen, then this is the spot for you. Come get both!!!…read moreThe atmosphere is very chill elegant vibe. Today I had the new surf and turf roll which has wagyu beef, red crab meat on top of guacamole. Now who would have thought guacamole and sushi would make a good relationship, well let me tell you there are great together. For my ramen I did the beef ramen, which is my go too. This is def one of my go too for ramen!!!!! In the past I have tied their sushi taco which are top tier!!!! Those this location is BYOB i have yet to do so.

    Stopped by for dinner while passing through town, and this hit the spot although there were a…read morecouple things that could have been improved. I would come back to try the sushi next time. The decor was awesome and I loved how it reminded me of Japan. The servers were also all very nice, and our food came quickly. I ordered: - Honey Lemon tea with honey boba (4/5) the tea was good but the boba itself was way too sweet. - Soy Garlic Chicken Wings (4/5) not bad - Shrimp Tempura Ramen (3/5) I loved the noodles but wish that there wasn't so much bamboo and thought the shrimp tempura was more breadcrumb than shrimp A friend also ordered the sushi tacos and mentioned the avocado was more like guacamole than real avocado -- otherwise she liked them. Also, one toilet in the women's bathroom was clogged and wouldn't flush, and the other toilet had pee all over the floor.

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    Sum Ramen

    4.3
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    5.5 mi
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    Pass by this little ramen shop many times and decided to give it a try today. They opened at 11:30…read moreso I was there right when they open.. the store is not huge, but with cute decoration on the wall with hand drawn picture of ramen and simple menu.. and with some Asian style decor on the other wall.. I ordered a black garlic ramen and a kids meal (katsu) for my son, they came pretty quickly and they look delicious!! My son's katsu is super hot and crunchy (he said he doesn't want to eat it prior the food come, and ate 1/2 of the chicken!!) that means did you great!!! Rice was a little hard to be honest and corn was ok.. I kinda put them in my ramen.. the black ramen was good.. lots of spinach and thick piece of pork (chasiu).. soup was thick but not too thick!! Noodle was cool perfectly.. only thing is I have to pay to get the egg, but it was cook perfectly!! My son agree since he ate the entire egg.. would definitely come back again.. I wonder if it would get super busy at lunch time since they don't have too many tables (10 maybe), they might be a line out the door.. but 11:30 was a great time!! And parking is just across the street!!

    Popped in for a late dinner, about an hour before closing. We were seated immediately. Restaurant…read morewas nicely lit, tables were clean. Ordered a strawberry lemonade, fried gyoza (with chicken; not pictured since I was starving and ate it too fast), dumplings (also with chicken) with crispy onions and bean sprouts, I got the miso ramen (with chicken...appears to be a theme), and my GF got the Katsu Curry (yep, theme confirmed. Came with chicken). Fried gyoza was an easy 5/5. Perfectly cooked and the dipping sauce was divine. Will definitely order again. Dumplings had a nicely-sized piece of shrimp along with ground pork inside. Dumpling skin wasn't too thin and wasn't too thick. The sauce they came in was also quite tasty. 4.5/5. My miso ramen was delish. Broth was savory, ramen noodles had a nice chew...would also reorder. 4.5/5. My GF 's Katsu Curry...she said it was decent enough but it was kind of bland because there wasn't enough curry sauce. She gave it a 3/5. All in all, we both said we'd be back. Next time I'm sure she'll try a ramen dish instead, I'll probably reorder what I got this first time.

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