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Came here on a Friday night around 7:30ish. When I entered, the place was fully booked with reservations but was able to get seats at the bar upstairs after a few minutes. I've been to this location when it was a Korean restaurant and had similar rustic vibes. Ended up getting the Donkatsu which comes with salad, rice and sauce. It was a solid meal, not out of this world but really good. My friend got an assorted hand rolls which looked esthetically nice. They have an extensive menu and I want to their noodles next time. Overall had a good experience. * Good service * Recommend making reservations * Meter parking
I'm not entirely sure why I schlepped all the way here for Hallmark's biggest holiday. Or why I had sushi in a town famous for.....Korean food. But there are a lot of things in this world that don't make sense, and I'm no Vulcan. Anywho, the food was just okay. We started with Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice that had way, wayyyy too much mayo. It was more like sriracha aioli with a side of fried rice. Somewhere in all that creamy coral was fish, but my senses couldn't really detect it. The Crab Cream Croquettes were better, but--being totally on brand, it seems--there was much more cream than seafood. The Mentaiko Basil Pasta was pretty to behold, but I learned that I don't like my pasta cold. And spinach really can't make up for a lack of basil, no matter how much chlorophyll you get. Next came my entree: the Moru Don. Pretty to behold. Fresh to the taste. But unfortunately, my don came with a thick layer of negitoro--and there was way more negi than toro. Anyone who knows me knows I loathe scallions. I think they're the devil's herb. They're the plant equivalent of your worst Hinge date dunked into a sea of your biggest childhood traumas and then glazed with your deepest fears. They taste like rotten onions crying at their own funeral. I hate them. And I normally never have to encounter them in a chirashi bowl. But Moru decided to be different and mash their maguro with a billion slices of this unholy herb. So I was cursed to encounter it in every bite of my dinner, no matter how hard I tried. I tried praying. I touched garlic. I burned sage. But I couldn't escape the negi. The only respite I got was to try a bit of the Spicy Blue Crab Crispy Rice and Shiso Yellowtail Premium Handroll. The former didn't have enough crab, and the latter lacked adequate shiso. So no winning there either. Anyway, many hard lessons were learned from this meal, but the hardest lesson of all was not to go all the way to Fort Lee for chirashi. Even if is a *little* more affordable than Manhattan.
Best Kaisendon in the area! The Moru Don is a must get - it comes with toro, sweet shrimp, salmon, scallop, tuna, salmon roe, tobiko cucumber, etc on a bed of rice. It also comes with a side of pickled chayote, miso soup, salad, as well as some nori. The fish is so fresh and the portion is very generous at $32. I also recommend the hand roll set - it's 4 rolls and miso soup for $28. The salmon avocado is surprisingly really unique and creamy. The spicy tuna comes with chunks with tuna which creates really nice texture. The creamy scallop just melts in your mouth. The soft shell crab has a nice crunch and a nice way to end the set. Staff are always friendly and food comes out fast. It is also easy to find street parking nearby.
service- 5/5 attentive and super friendly staff Food- 5/5 both dishes, lunch Maru don set and hand roll set were phenomenal! The portion was great and the side dishes complimented the main dish so well. All the ingredients tasted super fresh, and they highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients so well. There was a nice variety of flavors and textures that really made this place stand out. ambiance- 5/5 sooo lovely and calm interior! The location of the restaurant maximizes the natural sunlight which makes the interior feel warm and inviting. This has been my favorite meal of the year so far. I'd definitely recommend this place!
I've been dying to try MORU for a while now, as all the food I've tried in Fort Lee NEVER misses. My group all tried one of their Gozen set lunches - I had the hand roll gozen which came with a huge portion and assortment of dishes, including 2 classic hand rolls, a portion of udon, hamachi, fried shrimp, and various vegetables/salads. This was the perfect introduction to their menu and I was delighted by the generous portion of food. I really loved how all the gozen came with a mini bowl of udon even if it wasn't part of the main dish as well! We were seated promptly and with a striking view. Their main dining area sits on the corner of an intersection and has windows all around, so there was a wonderful amount of sunlight streaming through which provided the most cozy and inviting atmosphere. Although the view is just of the street, it was my favorite part and great for people watching. Service was perfect - they answered any questions and were happy to give recommendations/explain the menu. Kept our complimentary hot waters full throughout the meal as well. MORU 100% lived up to the hype and I was glad to take my out-of-town friend here to show them North Jersey has some of the best eats. Perfectly located nearby my work and usual stomping grounds as well - I can't wait to return!
Impressive menu and comparable to manhattan levels with creativity, freshness, and presentation. I ordered the nine mini plates tasting box in February under their specials. Service was attentive. Each tasting was quite an adventure to the palate. I look forward to the special seasonal menu.
One of the best meals that I have had in a while! Went here to celebrate my birthday and it was the perfect place to treat myself to high-quality food without breaking the bank too much. The food here is SO GOOD and made with quality and creativity in mind. To start, we got a variety of starters and hand rolls, which really set the tone for our meal because of how delicious everything was. Till this day, I am still dream about the hand rolls. We tried the salmon avocado, spicy tuna, creamy scallop and soft shell crab and I love how they were all so good in their own ways. For our main dishes, we ordered the bulgogi cream udon, korean fried chicken, and the sukiyaki nabe and have nothing but positive things to say about each of them. The bulgogi cream udon is so unique with the udon, and the creaminess of the sauce paired so well with the bulgogi. I also really enjoyed the broth of the sukiyaki, which was so flavorful and comforting. Dining here is really so special and it was one of those meals where you leave feeling so satisfied and happy to eating such good food!! I cannot wait to be back :)
Came across this relatively new restaurant in fort lee with good reviews so had to come try, and it did not disappoint. Plenty of street parking or parking lots around this area. You do have to make a reservation for the restaurant it gets pretty busy especially on the weekends. We made a reservation a few days prior. It is a spacious restaurant and the service is pretty good, nothing special but pretty efficient overall. The sushi is what stood out to me, the fish is very fresh and quality of fish was great. The wagyu tartare was amazing as well, and it really came down to the quality of meat. I think this is one of the best quality sushi in the area despite fort lee having so many asian restaurants. Loved their karaage as well, very well fried and their katsu tasted great too. Their strawberry match was medium and dessert was medium as well. Would definitely be coming here for more sushi in the future!
I got the regular lunch sushi set on a Saturday, I think they serve it everyday. Their sushi is incredibly flavorful and fresh. The toppings are extremely flavorful even tho there's only a little dollop on each, you can really taste the perilla or whatever is on top for each fish and it balances very nicely. I think every part of the sets here match to make a very balanced meal making good food become great. The udon is nice and chewy and the soup savory without being salty. I would say these sets are similar to the NYC affordable omakase but with a better price point. The place is also very pretty and nice with big open windows. The waiters are very conscious of everything to make sure the experience is nice like in the Korean fusion restaurants in NYC. Overall very good!
2nd time trying Moru, it doesn't quite meet my satisfaction. I was craving an uni dish, more specifically uni bibimbap, and their Mentaiko Avocado Bibimbap ($21, with uni added; comes with miso soup) just didn't sell it. My husband got the Donkatsu (pork cutlet; $19) and that was also watered down/soggy; you're better off getting donkatsu from Yum Sem in Closter. The Salmon Avocado Tartar ($18) was decent -- probably what we enjoyed the most that visit. Sparkling drinks aren't homemade (and expensive @ $6.50). Service was great; the waiter & waitress were attentive and accommodating. Ambiance is sweet and homie; being upstairs on a rainy night with the large, slanted windows bearing the city made me feel like I joined a set in Ratatouille or a Miyazaki film.
I really enjoyed our meal at MORU. We had a few apps, which were all delicious. The portions were very generous. The service was SO fast, and we were done with our lunch in 45 minutes. The restaurant is cute and sunny, but be prepared to loop around for parking. I do wish there were more beverage options on the menu but overall we had a very nice experience.
We come here every week and always enjoy it. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the food is excellent. service was great
Much better menu selection this time. Hand roll set of course ~ And then more from the noodle section. Definitely better than any sashimi or sushi. We have made up our mind about not ordering sashimi or sushi from Moru, so - noodles it was. Quite good. Everyone was satisfied with all three : soft tofu brisket spicy ramen, kimchi donkatsu noodle (too spicy and salty), and the cold buckwheat noodles. The soft tofu spicy ramen was the best among the three. Will come back to try this again.
Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight the fresh, flavorful food, creative Japanese-Korean fusion, and inviting modern ambiance.
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4 years ago
Ambiance: very cozy restaurant (they also had the heat blasting lol). Nice bamboo decor - great for business lunch. Servers were all very polite. Food: Seaweed Pasta [4/5]: honestly better than I imagined. These were cold noodles and super flavorful. Noodles were al dente, had a nice chewiness to them. Super clean dish and well seasoned. Bulgogi Udong [4/5]: broth was very rich and VERY umami. The tofu also soaked up a lot of the flavor, made them super yummy. Beef was tender and fatty, and udon was cooked well. Handrolls [highlights/lowlights]: Creamy Scallop [5/5]: scallops were super fresh, creamy, and wow - they gave A LOT of scallop. I think it was like 90% scallop and 10% rice filled to the brim (def not complaining here :P) Mayo wasn't overpowering either. Shiitake Mushroom [5/5]: burst of umami - the combination of dried and fresh mushrooms was interesting. Dried shiitake added nice texture and was very fragrant. Highly recommend if you're a fan of fungi. Overall: the nori can be improved. I think they let it sit for too long before bringing out the handrolls so it gets a little soggy and a bit messy to eat. (The mayo in my scallop soaked thru everything and the handroll fell apart right after my first bite). But even then, nori wasn't super crispy, was on the thin and flimsy side. I do think if we sat at the bar, would've made a difference since we probably would've gotten the handrolls individually. Rice was good though and the fish were all super fresh and clean (no fishiness at all). read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Interesting fusion food. Food was tasty and ambience was modern but low key. perfect for a casual friday couple's night out. It was our first time so only got to try a handful of the menu items. Will definitely be coming back to try a few other things! read more
2 years ago
Great find! My daughter and I were passing through Fort Lee to get to Long Island and found this gem! The food is fresh and delicious and everyone who works in this restaurant is SO nice! It was about 7:30 on a Sunday evening and they were packed! The party room upstairs is beautiful! I wish this restaurant was closer to where I live! read more
1 year ago
I came to Moru in a group of 5 and was seated right away on a Thursday evening around 6pm with no reservation. Our waiter was friendly. The restaurant is quiet and dimly lit so it was ideal to have conversation and enjoy the food. We ordered sukiyaki nabe, soba, bulgogi udon, and several handroll sets. Every dish was tasty. I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the bulgogi udon was. Moru is a little pricy, but for the ambiance and quality of food I would say it is worth coming back. read more
Came here for dinner with girlfriends. The interior and ambiance was lovely. They had an upstairs as well but there was no music and it was so empty, bright, and quiet, we asked to be moved downstairs. They had a restaurant week promo, appetizer, 4 hand rolls, and dessert for $40. We each ordered this and shared a spicy sukiyake nabe. I chose the prime beef, truffle scallop, spicy blue crab, and aka ebi. the prime beef was my favorite with scallop runner up. I could have done without the spicy blue crab. The nabe was good. too. I will definitely be back to try other items on their very extensive menu! read more
3 years ago
Third time here! Still great! Tried sukiyaki udon. It's a bit salty. Yellow tail handroll is the best! Creamy bulgogi udon is still good. Never fail. Service is still great as usual. read more
3 years ago
I was craving sushi and purchased one of their to go box options. Spicy Tuna Crunch - Did not taste fresh Blue Crab - Overly Sweet almost as if they added sugar to the mayo? Eel - Mostly Eel Sauce not much eel Yellow Tail Jalapeño - Meh Overall, each box contained "16 pieces" and some salad/edamame. Everything tasted overly sweet and not fresh. Not sure if quality has gone down since I went after their grand opening but the sushi tastes subpar and quality does not correlate to the price tier. My partners box was inedible and gave him a stomachache. read more
It was very nice place to have a dinner in New Jersey. It was pretty spacious and the service was okay. I liked their food decoration which was very pretty and well-made. They offer hand roll set menu, but I like to order individual hand roll. The inside was very fresh. I also ordered their other menu, and I liked it. This is where I would visit again. Very modern spot to have a meal. read more
The service and ambiance were good. The music was loud at times but got quieter with dimmer lights later into the night. The workers were very attentive and great at explaining the dishes. The menu also had a lot of great options including the appetizers. My friend and I got the crab Kani cream croquette to share and it was perfect with the wasabi flavored sauce. The sauce balanced well with the croquette and gave it more flavor. The hand rolls were also well priced and presented beautifully. My favorite was the shiso yellowtail followed by the scallop. The soft shell crab tasted good but was more difficult to eat. I would probably get something else next time. The food also came with a miso soup. Overall the experience at moru was great and I would visit again. read more
came here for my family friend's birthday the other day. parking is a bit difficult but they said we're allowed to park across the st in the starbucks parking lot and walk over so we did so. the ambiance and decor changed a lot from when it use to be a bar and it now looks cleaner and more modern which was nice. the staff is really sweet and phenomenal. we had a group of 7 so we were seated upstairs. a bit annoying just because it's not handicap friendly (stairs everywhere)-bathroom is upstairs too (but very nice and clean) but honestly the staff was really on top of it so we didn't have to go up & down too much (button to call them). The reason why this place gets a 3 instead of a 4 is because the food wasn't that good.. it was genuinely, just "ok". the handrolls reminded me of Nami Nori (the handroll place in the city) but it was poor (along w/ the moru don): the fish wasn't fresh and it didn't have that much flavor. The Nabe also just tasted like bland jji-gae (soup) so it wasn't anything special. the appetizers weren't worth it (tofu, sausage & rice cake) either The only thing i DO recommend was the kaarage and the hormone don! i wish their proportions were bigger as the price point for the dons are a bit high comparative to the amount of meat is in the bowls... overall, not horrible. great service. just wish the food tasted better read more
3 years ago
We had sukiyaki Udon, Curry, Hand roll, spicy Ramen noodle and Cream Udon. Everything was really good!! Hand roll- fishes are fresh and portion was generous. Curry - very flavorful!! We had Chicken Karaage Curry and Karaage was amazing too. Sukiyaki Udon - very generous portion of vegetable and meat. Soup tastes so good we end up with drinking most of it. Cream udon - not too creamy, perfect! We will definitely coming back. read more
3 years ago
The veggie udon was very hearty with the cold weather outside. It was very comforting. My sister got the hand rolls and said the scallops were her favorite. The fried chicken was very crunchy and the sauce paired with it was very creamy. The staff were very welcoming and nice. They had really cute jazz music playing in the background. (The mushrooms in the udon were so cute) read more
3 years ago
Loved the experience, setting and food. We had a reservation and our table was waiting for us. Parking was a bit tough but they held the table for us. We ordered the beef tartare to start, which was quite good. We then proceeded to order an array of hand rolls, including their sort of "default" hand roll set. All were excellent. The textures, flavors, freshness and appearance all hit top marks. Then, we had to try the sweet potato cheesecake and were glad we did. It was unique, interesting and tasty. We also love the BYOB policy and their willingness to accommodate bringing the types of glasses needed for the drinks you bring. Highly recommended. We'll be returning. read more
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The highlight of our meal was the Seiro-Mushi & Nabe Set which includes the steamed meat & veggies in bamboo box and Nabe which is a hotpot with meat and other ingredients. This is a must-order! The staff are friendly and attentive which is a huge plus! read more
3 years ago
Bulgogi cream Udon was very creamy and kinda sweet. The Crab Kani Cream Croquette was also very good and portions are good also. We also had Sukiyaki Nabe which has a very clean taste! Service is also nice and the ambiance is very zen with low music read more
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Tried some new menu items today and I might have a new favorite hand roll. The Ankimo (monkfish liver) hand roll was amazing. Flavorful, melt in your mouth texture. It is a must-try! Also tried a dessert today. I'm normally not a sweets person so I generally don't order desserts, but I tried one today and I'm glad I did. The Macha Macha was pretty dang good! The matcha powder covered matcha ice cream was just the right amount of sweet without being overly sweet. And the cookie topping from Japan complemented the ice cream perfectly with its crisp texture. read more
3 years ago
Wow!!! I firmly declare this is thee Best overall restaurant i've been to in many many years, if not ever!!!!! Yes, no joke!! I've gone here 3 times so far in last month and Everything was perfect every time!! All friends and biz partners agree too!! I am Very observant, but most are not. This place does Every single thing perfectly!! I have Never said that b4 about Any place in my life!! This place is thee goat = greatest of All time!!! ALL their foods, service, quality, ambiance, comfort, views, Filtered clean water, are damn perfect!! I have been too busy a Long time to do any review, but this is an absolute must!! Plus, prices are insanely Cheap for the super high quality of Everything!!! I recommend the pics here, which i never bothered doing any pics on yelp, til now!!! Btw, they have lotsa sushi too, but we did not try it Yet. But, 2 keen buds i know tried and said it was very good. Live long and prosper, MORU = more-you!!! U must go asap!! read more
3 years ago
Ambiance 9 Food Quality 9 Instagramability 10 Service 9 Value vs Quality 10 It's hard to beat the bang for buck at Moru if you're looking for high-quality handrolls. read more
3 years ago
Saw this place on Instagram and had to give it a try. The food and ambiance were absolutely amazing and the service was really good! Servers were very kind and checked in on us during our meal. Everything was reasonably priced and it makes a perfect date spot. My group ordered the sukiyaki nabe, bulgogi cream udon, salmon tartar, beef tartar, 4 hand rolls (seared prime beef, spicy blue crab, salmon avocado, and shrimp tempura), sausage/rice cake skewer, and the chicken karaage. All the food was pretty solid, but I was especially fond of the beef tartar. The sukiyaki nabe was OK, but I've definitely had better. The portions were a little small for the price, considering that after tip, we ended up paying about $36/pp, and the meal didn't feel incredibly filling. Def a great spot to check out though! read more
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Last day of April happened to by my husband's Birthday and so, we wanted to try a place we've never been before but unlikely to disappoint us. We walked into a warm, wait no.. I walked into a pleasant staff and motioned to him that I could see my party and he motioned back to me to go ahead and join them. You see, we feel bad leaving our unfriendly pet alone, so like losers, we would take turns staying with her in the car and switch. This place was very welcoming. It carried warm tones of wood furnitures that also framed their huge windows. My in laws started with Ika Karaage(deep-fried squid) and immediately ordered another after a few bites. Age-dashi tofu usually served fried, came in silken soft here in Moru that I would liken to a panna cotta, bland by itself but wonderful with their seaweed pesto. I appreciated the innovation. Crab Croquettes! Best one, so far- presented neatly on a raft of teeny tiny twigs. (That was creative). Creamy, so creamy delicious inside, but the wasabi mayo leveled it up. Too bad I took a bad picture of it. My Curry Rice with Donkatsu was so good, too. Gutted that I forgot to take a picture of it because it had a smiling face. And because it satiated my yet another craving for this particular meal. The 45 minute drive was worth it to check out Moru yesterday and it won't be the last. read more
3 years ago
The food here is absolutely delicious but I think their handrolls are the star. This place is also BYOB. I had a chance to sample the yellowtail and creamy scallop handrolls and each one brings a different flavor burst profile. I personally love th creamy scallop. The other foods we tried were the salmon tartare, curry udon, and " KFC". All wonderful dishes and worth a try. The only downside I would say is that there is no parking lot but you can definitely find street parking. read more
3 years ago
My wife and I love Asian food. So tonight we decided to try a new spot in Fort Lee. For appetizer we had Salmon Avocado Tartare w/ chips. I had Soft Shell Crab Roll, (2) Creamy Scallop Rolls, Samon Avocado Roll, Moru Poke Roll and it comes w/ miso soup. My wife had Moru Don. The appetizer was tasty, but had very little Salmon. All hand rolls were fresh and presentation was great! The best hand roll, was the Creamy Scallop Roll. I had two of them! It was delicious! The Moru Don was filling. My wife enjoyed it! We were seated and served promptly. Overall good experience. read more
2 years ago
The food was ok but still a bit pricey for what you get. There was no carbs with the dish and not much veggies and meat for the price. read more
2 years ago
We had such a great time at this place! It's classy, hip, and the blend of Japanese and Korean cuisines is remarkable. The food is delicious, and the service is top-notch. My favorite dish was the hand roll set. Although I wanted to try the creamy bulgogi noodles, I mistakenly ordered the regular one. read more
2 years ago
Wonderful restaurant, the food is extremely fresh and delicious. Fast and attentive service. Fusion food done right. I would definitely come back again read more
Food wise, everything was just ok. Nothing was amazing which is disappointing because everything seems overpriced. The handrolls were decent, didnt taste that fresh and was quite bland. I would have to say the yellowtail was my favorite out of the 5 i tried (toro, soft shell crab, uni, unagi). The creamy bulgogi udon was my favorite. It had the most flavor and noodles were cooked just enough. I loved the added mushrooms. We finished with the box of steamed pork/brisket and veggies. Some of the veggies were still hard and was not edible. The portion was also small for $50, especially for something you could easily make at home. Service was great and I love the interior vibes. Sad the food didnt match. read more
4 years ago
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Do they take reservations?
Yes, they do. And I would suggest to order in advance if you are gonna have the "Pyunback" so you don't have a huge gap between courses
Is this place byob?
Technically. But, can order from nearby Hudson Wine Market order.
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