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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

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

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