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This was my second visit, and was honestly even better than the first. This visit I had the Bulgogi lunch special. The Bulgogi had a twist, as it was served with mushrooms. A little different, but it paired looks very well. The portion of meat for some may seem small. But believe me the flavor goes a long way, and the total amount of food is worth every cent. Service was fast and friendly as their first visit. And the ambience is very relaxing and quiet. I will definitely return in the future.
I came here with very high expectations. I had heard really good things about it that I had totally imagined it completely differently. This place is great for lunch with girlfriends or a chill double date dinner. It's very ample, minimalist, and the staff is super sweet and helpful. Now the food! It's perfect! Fresh, tasty and good sized portions. They have a bar section and several options for sake. Their spicy edamame it's really good but also really spicy. Parking is shared with all the other businesses so it can be limited at times.
This place decent. The ginger salad was delicious. The chicken katsu was tasty, just didn't have enough flavor. The sushi was good but the crunchy stuff on the sushi was overload, too much. Really like the ambiance of this place and the staff., they were super friendly. Definitely want to come back and give it another shot.
I found this place purely by accident. Their Chirashi bowl is beautifully composed, and the content is really fresh. I thought I was consuming a finely crafted art. The shrimp tempura is light and crisp, very good if I may say so myself. The service is lovely, and the place is clean and open. I loved it!
Date Night Find. What a beautiful restaurant, super trendy for Murfreesboro! Fast friendly service. One of the best bibimbaps I have had. Definitely spring for the stone pot! It was a cool night so the warm green tea was soul warming.
I've been to the nashville location before and liked it but this was my first time at the new Murfreesboro location. I went a little later in the day on a Friday night. There was no wait. The place is very nice, open, spacious, and clean. We ordered the jalapeno bomb and crispy rice as apps. Both very enjoyable, especially the crispy rice. For rolls we got the Baja Fresh, tuna lover, smoky mountain, and shrimp supreme. The rolls were also very tasty. Can't wait to come back and try more things!
I've been to Maru Sushi & Grill several times now. I can confidently say that Murfreesboro should be lucky to have Maru because the sushi scene was pretty much nonexistent until Maru finally opened its doors. I can always count on Maru to deliver beautifully plated sushi that is fresh, well-balanced, and flavorful. I really appreciate that Maru offers not only the staple sushi/sushimi items that is on every sushi restaurant's menu, they also have some unique premium rolls. Some of my favorite rolls are hurricane, captain's secret, and the Baja Fresh. The Baja Fresh roll is a tuna-rich roll, but strikes a nice balance between the spiciness from the jalapeño and spicy tuna with the avocado and ponzu. The captain's secret roll is a bomb of flavors - everything from the rich eel sauce, the tangy ponzu sauce, creaminess of the avocado, and the marinated tuna blend well together. The only entrees I've had were the shrimp fried rice and the pork katsu. The fried rice was moist and had good ratio of shrimp to rice. The pork katsu was lightly breaded and tasted like any katsu I had before, but could definitely use more of that sauce. Service is always excellent when well-staffed. The server regularly checks on us and ensure everyone was satisfied. The tea and waters were routinely refilled and I was impressed with how fast the sushi usually comes out. Besides the quality sushi and service, I like the restaurant's Japandi's interior design. It's very clean and the lighting from the basket ceiling lamps and elegant sconces bring a nice warm ambience to the restaurant.
Bright, clean, and spacious dining room with a modern but comfortable feel. We were greeted warmly at the door and directed to our table and given a menu. Our waiter took our drink order and answered menu questions. We were ready to order when the drinks arrived. The food presentation was very appealing and the flavor met the expectations set by the appealing colorful dish. The GYOZA with pork really hit the spot and the SASHIMI CANAPÉS were very flavorful and the portion size was generous. For those who perhaps want a fully cooked meal the YAKI SOBA would be an excellent choice. Again the portion size was generous and the to-go box will be a good lunch. When we go again it will be difficult to not get the SASHIMI CANAPÉS and try some other most likely delicious entree.
Newly opened in Murfreesboro is Maru, a family owned Japanese Restaurant with some unusual offerings. I was seated quickly and Rita was my server who made me feel very welcome with her smile and happy personality. Sapporo on DRAFT...nice way to start an evening and I decided to go for some Sashimi and ordered Mackerel and Yellowtail. Loved the presentation and everything tasted so fresh. The Wasabi had one heck of a kick, the Yellowtail was very mild and firm, but the Mackerel was sooooo good. For dinner I finally decided on the Bulgogi which comes with a ginger salad and Miso Soup. Normally, the soup and salad you receive with an entrée lacks flavor, watery ginger dressing, weak Miso broth...but not here. The salad and ginger dressing is excellent and the Miso was some of the best I've had in a long time. The Bulgogi dish is impressive, the steak tender, onions and mushrooms nicely caramelized, and the Bulgogi sauce...perfect. It had a nice earthy flavor, not overly sweet, and I loved they serve sticky rice which is great for absorbing the sauce. I liked how the menu is varied and the dishes I saw come out of the kitchen looked great. Delicious food and excellent service...a nice addition to the Murfreesboro market.
The sushi was great even for just being opened for a couple days; I expected issues because most places have a ramp up time frame. The only issue I saw was that it wasn't that packed and the sushi took forever to get to the table. We finished our meal before the sushi came- took about 30-40 just to wait for a sushi plate. The other downside to being newly opened was the only alcohol was beer as they didn't hadn't gotten their liquor license at the time. The sushi presentation was awesome and the taste was just as good as it looked. The service was nice and attentive and was apologetic for the delay which was nice to know she just didn't ignore the fact it was delayed. It is a pretty minimalist trendy sushi bar and seems like it will likely be a hit here. I will be going back and giving it another chance because the sushi was good and worth the trip. Everyone who likes sushi should definitely give it a try!
Stopped by alone for a quick bite at 1:30 and was paid and out by 1:52. Excellent service and quality. New favorite local spot!
The food was amazing !! I've been twice and I loved it every time. It is very bo-ho chic inside. The service is also very good. The waiters and waitresses were very kind and the food comes out so fast! I rate this a 5 out
Trying new places in Murfreesboro is always a nice options to pick. The place was brand new modern clean inside. My dining experience was average. The appetizers were not spectacular kinda lukewarm. It was ok. My Baja rolls were pretty decent. Spouse had the bulgogi come with soup and salad. Enough for him to finish.
2 months ago
4 months ago
Alright so hear me out! I think this place has a boat load of potential but it just missed the mark on some of the dishes. I think they can be a high end yet cozy Japanese/sushi staple in Murfreesboro bu missed the mark a bit. Dishes lacked a bit of flavor. We went with the crunchy shrimp roll and wasn't our favorite but honest may have picked the wrong roll to go with. The chicken Katsu I don't think was seasoned at all, even though it was fried very well. The ramen was solid. The staff was extremely attentive and kind. I think Maru can kick it up a notch though to elevate the dishes and it'll be a great restaurant. Looking forward to heading back and trying their other dishes. read more
This was my second visit, and was honestly even better than the first. This visit I had the Bulgogi lunch special. The Bulgogi had a twist, as it was served with mushrooms. A little different, but it paired looks very well. The portion of meat for some may seem small. But believe me the flavor goes a long way, and the total amount of food is worth every cent. Service was fast and friendly as their first visit. And the ambience is very relaxing and quiet. I will definitely return in the future. read more
I came here with very high expectations. I had heard really good things about it that I had totally imagined it completely differently. This place is great for lunch with girlfriends or a chill double date dinner. It's very ample, minimalist, and the staff is super sweet and helpful. Now the food! It's perfect! Fresh, tasty and good sized portions. They have a bar section and several options for sake. Their spicy edamame it's really good but also really spicy. Parking is shared with all the other businesses so it can be limited at times. read more
1 month ago
This place decent. The ginger salad was delicious. The chicken katsu was tasty, just didn't have enough flavor. The sushi was good but the crunchy stuff on the sushi was overload, too much. Really like the ambiance of this place and the staff., they were super friendly. Definitely want to come back and give it another shot. read more
9 months ago
I found this place purely by accident. Their Chirashi bowl is beautifully composed, and the content is really fresh. I thought I was consuming a finely crafted art. The shrimp tempura is light and crisp, very good if I may say so myself. The service is lovely, and the place is clean and open. I loved it! read more
Date Night Find. What a beautiful restaurant, super trendy for Murfreesboro! Fast friendly service. One of the best bibimbaps I have had. Definitely spring for the stone pot! It was a cool night so the warm green tea was soul warming. read more
I've been to the nashville location before and liked it but this was my first time at the new Murfreesboro location. I went a little later in the day on a Friday night. There was no wait. The place is very nice, open, spacious, and clean. We ordered the jalapeno bomb and crispy rice as apps. Both very enjoyable, especially the crispy rice. For rolls we got the Baja Fresh, tuna lover, smoky mountain, and shrimp supreme. The rolls were also very tasty. Can't wait to come back and try more things! read more
6 months ago
I've been to Maru Sushi & Grill several times now. I can confidently say that Murfreesboro should be lucky to have Maru because the sushi scene was pretty much nonexistent until Maru finally opened its doors. I can always count on Maru to deliver beautifully plated sushi that is fresh, well-balanced, and flavorful. I really appreciate that Maru offers not only the staple sushi/sushimi items that is on every sushi restaurant's menu, they also have some unique premium rolls. Some of my favorite rolls are hurricane, captain's secret, and the Baja Fresh. The Baja Fresh roll is a tuna-rich roll, but strikes a nice balance between the spiciness from the jalapeño and spicy tuna with the avocado and ponzu. The captain's secret roll is a bomb of flavors - everything from the rich eel sauce, the tangy ponzu sauce, creaminess of the avocado, and the marinated tuna blend well together. The only entrees I've had were the shrimp fried rice and the pork katsu. The fried rice was moist and had good ratio of shrimp to rice. The pork katsu was lightly breaded and tasted like any katsu I had before, but could definitely use more of that sauce. Service is always excellent when well-staffed. The server regularly checks on us and ensure everyone was satisfied. The tea and waters were routinely refilled and I was impressed with how fast the sushi usually comes out. Besides the quality sushi and service, I like the restaurant's Japandi's interior design. It's very clean and the lighting from the basket ceiling lamps and elegant sconces bring a nice warm ambience to the restaurant. read more
Bright, clean, and spacious dining room with a modern but comfortable feel. We were greeted warmly at the door and directed to our table and given a menu. Our waiter took our drink order and answered menu questions. We were ready to order when the drinks arrived. The food presentation was very appealing and the flavor met the expectations set by the appealing colorful dish. The GYOZA with pork really hit the spot and the SASHIMI CANAPÉS were very flavorful and the portion size was generous. For those who perhaps want a fully cooked meal the YAKI SOBA would be an excellent choice. Again the portion size was generous and the to-go box will be a good lunch. When we go again it will be difficult to not get the SASHIMI CANAPÉS and try some other most likely delicious entree. read more
Newly opened in Murfreesboro is Maru, a family owned Japanese Restaurant with some unusual offerings. I was seated quickly and Rita was my server who made me feel very welcome with her smile and happy personality. Sapporo on DRAFT...nice way to start an evening and I decided to go for some Sashimi and ordered Mackerel and Yellowtail. Loved the presentation and everything tasted so fresh. The Wasabi had one heck of a kick, the Yellowtail was very mild and firm, but the Mackerel was sooooo good. For dinner I finally decided on the Bulgogi which comes with a ginger salad and Miso Soup. Normally, the soup and salad you receive with an entrée lacks flavor, watery ginger dressing, weak Miso broth...but not here. The salad and ginger dressing is excellent and the Miso was some of the best I've had in a long time. The Bulgogi dish is impressive, the steak tender, onions and mushrooms nicely caramelized, and the Bulgogi sauce...perfect. It had a nice earthy flavor, not overly sweet, and I loved they serve sticky rice which is great for absorbing the sauce. I liked how the menu is varied and the dishes I saw come out of the kitchen looked great. Delicious food and excellent service...a nice addition to the Murfreesboro market. read more
The sushi was great even for just being opened for a couple days; I expected issues because most places have a ramp up time frame. The only issue I saw was that it wasn't that packed and the sushi took forever to get to the table. We finished our meal before the sushi came- took about 30-40 just to wait for a sushi plate. The other downside to being newly opened was the only alcohol was beer as they didn't hadn't gotten their liquor license at the time. The sushi presentation was awesome and the taste was just as good as it looked. The service was nice and attentive and was apologetic for the delay which was nice to know she just didn't ignore the fact it was delayed. It is a pretty minimalist trendy sushi bar and seems like it will likely be a hit here. I will be going back and giving it another chance because the sushi was good and worth the trip. Everyone who likes sushi should definitely give it a try! read more
10 months ago
10 months ago
Stopped by alone for a quick bite at 1:30 and was paid and out by 1:52. Excellent service and quality. New favorite local spot! read more
7 months ago
The food was amazing !! I've been twice and I loved it every time. It is very bo-ho chic inside. The service is also very good. The waiters and waitresses were very kind and the food comes out so fast! I rate this a 5 out read more
Trying new places in Murfreesboro is always a nice options to pick. The place was brand new modern clean inside. My dining experience was average. The appetizers were not spectacular kinda lukewarm. It was ok. My Baja rolls were pretty decent. Spouse had the bulgogi come with soup and salad. Enough for him to finish. read more
The atmosphere of this place is stunning. I felt like I was dining in a fancy restaurant in Nashville. They have a lunch special with really fresh food and you get a lot including miso soup, gyoza, fried rice, choice of meat or tofu and sushi. I'm not a huge fan of Japanese, but my friend invited me so it was decent for the price and the sushi was good. All the food was fresh and I would go here again. read more
1 year ago
Went for lunch and ordered the katsu, yaki soba, and a variety of fried sushi rolls and crab rolls, and every single bite was delicious. The katsu was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and paired well with the dipping sauce. The yakisoba was packed with flavor and cooked just right--not too greasy, tasted like my Mom's cooking. I don't remember exactly what sushi rolls I had but I did try all three "Deep Fried Rolls" and I loved each one! Overall, it wasn't too packed and the service was nice. The food took a little bit to come out but it was worth the wait. I would definitely come back again soon! read more
3 months ago
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1 year ago
Some of the best sushi we have ever had!!! Beautiful place and wonderful customer service! Our new favorite place!!!! read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Dining room is awesome! The sushi rivals that of my favorite spot in Murfreesboro. This is going to be a regular stop for me I am sure. The sushi tasted so fresh and had perfectly prepared rice. I also found it sushi to be served at the perfect slightly cool temperature. (Warn rice is the worst IMO). Server was so friendly and helpful. She made a couple of great recommendations for us to try. We stopped in for lunch and had no wait and our food was delivered quickly in under 10 minutes from order placing. read more
1 year ago
8 months ago
1 year ago
This is my favorite sushi in Murfreesboro I order here at least twice a week for pick up. The sushi is fresh and clean cut. It's always plated so nicely even in the to-go box. I like how you can add spice to any roll. The service is great, there is a sushi bar inside as well. read more
2 years ago
Food was amazing. The Roe Problem Roll was so delicious. Very filling on fish instead of loaded with rice. The toro tartar was good. Of course, it is fish.. so not quite the bite of like a beef tartar, but it has crispy fried seaweed to give it some bite. Staff was kind and we had great customer service. Definitely recommend. Also, I do recommend that sashimi.. so good. I love the vibe here as well. read more
1 year ago
I had Uni, Toro, Mackerel, Sweet shrimp, Salmon Roe, Yellow tail Nigiri. Soooo good! I'm from Japan so I'm a bit picky about Sushi, but their Nigiri Sushi is very good. read more
1 year ago
Best Sushi in Middle TN in my opinion. Peter's in Brentwood has been our go to for years, but Maru has taken that spot and then some. Just go and enjoy. You won't regret it. read more
6 months ago
11 months ago
I love this place. I got the oyster roll and the hot night. They were fantastic. Daughter got ramen and loved it, wife got lunch special. The standard rolls were unimpressive, but still good quality. The special rolls are really special. Good looking casual yet upscale looking place. When I'm in the borro, I'll have to come back! read more
1 year ago
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