I found a gem in my backyard. I didn't expect this place to be this good. The staff was very…read morefriendly and accommodated our reservations immediately. Can't complain. The place was nice, quaint with your typical Japanese Restaurant flare. Not pretentious. Comfortable and seemingly spacious enough for 6 people. The food was very good. I had the Chirashi Sashimi and the fish was fresh. Didn't feel like it was frozen for days. My wife and son enjoyed the Steak Teriyaki Bento Box, My other son found his Sushi Roll very satisfying. Even my daughter, who is very picky, like her Chicken Katsu. I also had the Tokyo IPA. It was surprisingly good! It didn't have that tiresome bitter IPA taste. I was delightfully refreshing. This place is definitely worth visiting. I should really explore the back roads of my area more and not just go up-and-down Route 9 or 18 or trekking to NYC. There could be more hidden gems that I haven't discovered.

The tuna tartare and Shumai are OUT OF THIS WORLD. My roommate orders the pad thai frequently and…read moreLOVES it. Beautiful presentation on dishes. Sad we didn't try this place sooner. Delivery is always quick and fresh. We are looking forward to visiting the restaurant in person soon for the sushi bar.

The sign on the door is correct, we do love this place on Yelp…read more We were a little nervous coming to this place but we're very surprised. We went on a Monday so nobody was inside. We were greeted at the door and were aloud to pick our seat. The ambience is such a cool Asian inspired atmosphere. Mural on the wall, little table top waterfall on the sushi station, bonsai and other nicknacks on the shelves and tv showing peaceful marine life. The menu is very sushi dense, with the whole first 3 pages being sushi. I got the shrimp tempura, dragon roll, and Philly roll with a miso soup. My partner got the green curry, miso soup and white rice. My sushi rolls were so delicious, perfectly fresh, and just so yummy. Shrimp tempura roll 9.0/10 Dragon Roll 8.7/10 Philly Roll 9.1/10 The green curry was different from what we've had in the past, it came out in more of a curry soup. It has baby carrots, onions, chicken, corn, and potatoes. It was my first time trying curry and it was pretty good. 7.8/10 Overall my experience here was nothing but positive. Seemed clean, the wait staff was very attentive, bathroom was clean, service was fast, and atmosphere was cool to look at. Definitely will end up here again, also the price was awful for all the sushi I got. I'd give this place a 9.0/10. Such a cute spot. Hope it gets the business it deserves, just try not to miss the entrance like I did.. Food 9.5/10 Ambience 9.0/10 Service 9.8/10

Great fish-to-rice ratio and a good portion size. The meal also came with miso soup and a salad…read more Ordering online was quick and made for a very easy takeout experience. Overall, the place is a great local sushi restaurant.

We ordered the sushi platter, original Kani salad, Mango Kani salad and coconut shrimp. Overall,…read morethe sushi rolls were fresh and delicious. The coconut shrimp were fried nicely and the sauce had just enough kick. However, the Kani salad lacked the amount of crab and was overwhelmed with cucumber so I wouldn't order that again. With all that, I would still highly recommend this place as the service was speedy and the inside was clean.

I brought friends here. My 3rd time eating here. Quick service. Excellent food. Everyone went home…read morestuffed.

***2 1/2 stars***…read more This was one of the oddest sushi restaurant experiences I've ever had. I came here for lunch on Saturday with the Millennial Chum, who may have gotten into a mild rumble with a member of the staff a decade ago when she was a much younger Millennial Chum, but was still willing to return and give this a shot. No rumbles this time, but the service and atmosphere left a very strange impression. We stopped by at the height of lunch hour around 1PM - part of my thought process was that sushi tends to be pretty quick for sit-down service, so we weren't likely to have an issue seeing the 2PM Nicole Kidman porn nearby (I was correct on that front at least). The minute we walked in, we both looked at each other in confusion - it was SO quiet and empty, I actually felt self-conscious walking through the restaurant to our designated booth. I think there was one other party in there, but even with that it was honestly like being in a mausoleum. Strange. I decided to get three rolls - two normal, one edgy. This is now the second time in a few months that I've encountered a sushi menu that doesn't have salmon/avocado on it, which I consider one of the most common hand rolls, but it wasn't an issue to order it off menu. I also got a sweet potato roll and a Winter Roll. The Winter Roll was the star here - loved the flavors and it sort of tasted like a Dorito in a good way (which I assume is a hat tip to the crab meat on top). Definitely something I'd get again. The salmon/avocado was fine; a little light on the ingredients but tasted fresh. I just did not like the Sweet Potato roll, and I can't quite put my finger on it. This is one I get a lot, and taste-wise just wasn't up to par. Maybe the potato wasn't as ripe as I'm used to? The Millennial Chum is not a sushi person but given the lack of fish this was a pretty safe test roll for her, and she DID like it for what it's worth. Another weird touch? In my experience, sushi places tend to have very friendly staff, which I always assumed was cultural and/or a way of overcompensating for language barriers, etc. The waitstaff we encountered were the sushi restaurant equivalent of Daria - everyone was unsmiling and very monotone. Overall, the turnaround time wasn't bad (we got to the Nicole Kidman porn with time to spare), but the food didn't come out at the same time, which was a little annoying. The Millennial Chum's Shrimp Teriyaki came out first, then a few moments later two out of my three rolls came, but it took another five minutes at least for the final roll to show up. Not the biggest deal in the world (I certainly had something to munch on while I waited) but I like to eat my rolls simultaneously so I'm not just eating one flavor to end the meal. That was unusual, and also strange (theme of the meal) since there was no one else really in the restaurant. This was a tough one to gauge. The sushi overall was decent but it just wasn't a comfortable experience. Unless the food is absolutely mindblowing, the vibe really matters and can make the difference. Daria was a cutting edge comedy that deserved a better platform than MTV - it doesn't make for a great sushi lunch.

Very good hibachi restaurant. First time there and will be back very soon. Quality and prices were…read morevery good.

This place has been a favorite even before it switched from the previous owner which is the only…read morereason i gave 2 stars instead of 1. I go all the time and have my usual favorites and have never had a problem. The last time i went in was during the daytime and i was sat where i had a view of the fancy sushi chefs out front chopping sushi. To start off, the place reeked. dont know what was going on but it was awful. Then, one of the sushi chefs must have been sick or something because he was coughing and SNEEZING fully onto the food he was working on without covering his mouth or turning away or anything. He then went on to do this a few more times and wipe his face with the gloves that are supposed to keep the food sanitary. If the chef that is visible to the customers right out front is visibly sneezing into the food thats being sent out and NONE of the other workers care?! then i dont even want to know whats going on in the back kitchen. I work at a little ice cream store and we are 1000% more careful and hygienic than this place and we don't even cook food. Absolutely disgusting. Don't know if I can go back

First time at Kobe and celebrated a birthday! Good service and attention. All but one guest ordered…read morehibachi and some did sushi, salad or other add ons. I ordered chicken hibachi and we started with miso soup and salad with a ginger dressing. All was good and then came the fried rice. Served piping hot and delicious. Then came the vegetables in a tasty soy sauce. Finally got the chicken which was also perfectly cooked and quite tasty. Everyone liked their food and dessert was free for the birthday girl! She got fried ice cream. Dessert options are limited but no more limited than any other hibachi. Our chef was good and made it fun and interactive. Saki blasts, vegetable toss for mouth catching and more. Definitely try Kobe for sushi & hibachi.

Spacious and clean interior, friendly service and an expansive menu with something for everyone!…read moreThey also have a good number of vegetarian friendly items as well. I got the veggie fried rice (added pineapples) and the buda roll (peanut and avocado). The Buda roll was half price and only $4!! Affordable and delicious!

This place is fantastic!!! They have Takoyaki !!!!!…read more I was craving so serious yaki soba and saw this place in a recent trip to At Home. I piped in and ordered Yaki soba and saw Takoyaki on the appetizer list. The people here are friendly attentive and super helpful. Another good thing to note is they were very busy. Seems like the word is out this place is a hit!!! On a second trip we had some sushi and were super pleased with the offering. Key thing here is they offer half price on sushi. You can't go wrong the rolls were generous and super tasty. I'm so glad I discovered this place and plan to come here every time I want sushi or Japanese cuisine.

Excellent Great…read morelunch special Try the shrimp hibachi Very fun chef A party arrived all having fun

We had a fantastic hibachi dinner with family at Ichiban Holmdel, and everything about the…read moreexperience was absolutely top-notch. The chef put on a great show, which was fun, engaging, and full of the energy you hope for at a hibachi table. It made the night feel festive and interactive in the best possible way (particularly the children at our tables had a blast). The service was fast, friendly, and efficient from start to finish. No delays, no confusion just smooth, attentive hospitality. And the food was absolutely delicious. Every dish was fantastic. It was the perfect combination of entertainment and excellent dining. Overall, it couldn't have been better. Ichiban Holmdel is truly a standout place to eat, enjoy good company, and have a great time. Highly recommend for families, groups, or anyone wanting a fun and tasty night out.

My family has been coming to Koi since it opened and even before that when the restaurant was…read moreAligado. We enjoy the freshly prepared sushi and the Thai inspired dishes especially the curries and pad Thai. We have never had a poor meal at Koi. The is atmosphere is warm and intimate, making it a nice place for date night. The staff is friendly and accommodating. During Covid shutdown, they stayed open for take out orders which was much appreciated since many local restaurants closed completely. Give them a try!

*4.5 STARS* Despite…read moreit's awkward location on the highway, Koi's inside and food never disappoint. The inside is pretty modern and they have multiple hibachi tables in the back. I recommend making a reservation for hibachi. Koi is BYOB (which is always a positive point for me). Koi has both a delicious sushi and hibachi menu. We enjoy Koi for both dining in and for take out. Truthfully, their avocado rolls are always some of the freshest I've ever had. I particularly enjoy their hibachi noodles and rice, finding them quite flavorful. My husband typically gets chicken and steak hibachi, and it's always cooked perfectly, regardless if we eat there or get it to go. I also love their fried cheesecake. When ordering from here, their portions are LARGE! So, we usually get two meals from one order of hibachi here. I also appreciate whenever I order to go food from where, the server repeats the order on the phone. I've honestly never had a to go menu from here that was wrong. (We order to go from here about once a week, so this is an impressive statistic in my opinion.) On the downside, their hours vary and can be unpredictable- sometimes they close a little early. At times, the service inside can be a little slow. Pros: large portions & fresh sushi Downside: varying hours & slower service when dining in Overall, we really enjoy ordering both hibachi and sushi from koi.

Just came back from having dinner here. Surprise surprise. Another AYCE spot in Jersey…read more Overall, the fish quality was decent and the sashimi pieces were large. Good selection of hot food too. The service was quite slow even though the restaurant was empty. It took a while for the sushi to arrive, and by that time, we started feeling full from the appetizers. We knew we were not going to get our money's worth tonight. Towards the end of our meal, we started smelling a poopy stench in the air - yes you heard me, POOPY! It made me completely lose my appetite. I'm so done with sushi buffets...never again :(

Tried this spot twice!!!! Once when they first opened and once very recently. Ambiance looks dated,…read morenot modern and not period or style correct, just dated. The menu was a mix of Japanese and Chinese dishes. Unfortunately they missed the mark on both. At some point, halfway through the meal I thought to myself, wow these flavors are way off, do they even know how to cook or know the flavors that the customers are looking for. (Why would you put wasabi in the bbq squid that comes with teriyaki sauce), to order hibachi you need to order everything separately. The service was kind and attentive but very disorganized even though it was only 2 tables being served. Do NOT order the all-you- can-eat, waste of money, too expensive for the quality and flavor combinations. Only get it if you just want to shovel food down your gastronomical hole. Hate doing poor reviews!!! This is only meant for the owners/managers to take note and fix it all, and create value for the customer.

This place always has a great atmosphere. We love to visit and always have a great time. We had 2…read moreapps (sushi pizza and potstickers) and both were delicious, after, we had a sushi boat with different rolls and all of them were top notch, some of the best sushi around for sure. Service is good and the waiters are always around to help as needed. Always recommend this place for a great sushi experience.

5 stars all day!!! Awesome environment, fast service and the food was aces. Alot of unique dishes…read more The duck roll and the oyster shooters were off the charts.