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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.
3 years ago
We ordered the creamy scallop and spicy blue crab temaki. They were tasty. The donkatsu curry was good but can't beat Sazanami. The sea bass was horrible. It came in three chunks with a ridiculous amount of bones. Two whole parts were just attached on giant bones. Don't know who prepared the fish but it was horrendously butchered. No restaurant should be serving fish like this. Unacceptable. See the picture of just the bones. It's the whole dish. Won't be returning due to the sea bass alone. Service was friendly. Waiter warned us the sea bass was going to take 15 minutes but it came out way quicker than expected and even before the curry. I also liked the complementary pickles they offer on the table. read more
3 years ago
Went total of 2 times, takeout pickup. TL;DR Food quality is 50/50 hit or miss. Not returning after 2 tries. Both times ordered their 16 piece "hand roll" set. I have no idea why they call it hand rolls these are just rolls.... First time the food was fresh, but the second time it was BAD. aside from the blue crab roll (the crab meat was still sweet and on the fresher side it the surrounding rice and nori still tasted old) the other 3 rolls tasted OLDDDDD. The tuna was easy too fishy, almost as fishy as a mackerel and tuna is not supposed to be that fishy UNLESS ITS OLDD. I need to emphasize, the rolls and the fish inside tasted like they could have been the day before, it was that bad. I didn't even finish the food. I only gave this place a shot because sometimes it's super difficult to drive to my ultimate sushi spot Wisp Express (sushi food truck, best sushi in tri-state). read more
3 years ago
Located in the downtown area of Fort Lee. Was in the area and looking for good sushi.lately been living hand rolls so this place was on my go to list. I had it saved as a favorite for awhile and finally had the chance to go. Service: great service! Was seated right away and food came out fast and fresh. Friendly waiter. Ambience: cute and bright environment. The restaurant is surrounded by windows. Sun coke decor with wooden tables. Cute wood serving trays also. Food: LOVE the hand rolls! They do a variety of different recipes of hand rolls that you wouldn't normally see at a typical sushi restaurant. My favorite was the creamy scallop (scallop with spicy chili) and the spicy salmon (spicy salmon with potato chip crunch). You can see these in the photos attached. Price: Reasonably priced for food served. You can opt to get 4 (pre set) hand rolls + miso soup for 26 dollars. We decided not to do that. We will definitely be back next time we are in fort Lee. read more
Drove over to Fort Lee with a good friend and stopped at Moru for dinner. Food was phenomenal. He got the Salmon Don and I got a Creamy Scallop hand roll and the Sashimi Bibimbap. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
I saw Moru hyped up on TikTok and was curious to try it out since I passed by a bunch of times. Verdict: it's amazing. The vibes are immaculate and the decor is minimalistic, but also very cozy. I feel like you can't go wrong with any dish because they're all so tasty! I ordered the Moru Don and it was amazing! The seafood was sweet and they gave a nice balance of rice where it was satisfying, but not over filling. My boyfriend got the curry with tonkatsu and it was amazing! The curry was tasty and the tonkatsu was the most crispy and flavorful one I've ever had. Service is great and they don't rush you out. I think the windows are not insulated because I sat next to them and felt a tad chilly, but nothing to ruin the experience. Also the music they play is fantastic. Heard lots of Japanese city pop. Definitely give Moru a try if you're in the area! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Moru is new in Fort Lee. We came here for lunch. Location is very convenient. The AC wasn't cold enough for us in the restaurant. We started to sweat. As we saw others was as well. We started with the Potato Salad. Classic... Ordered Curry Fried Chicken and 4 Hand Rolls. Portion was very generous, enough to share. Food was very good. If your in the area come try Moru. Wish the waitress was a bit more attentive. We needed refill on our water and tea. Since the place was very warm. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I've been seeing Moru all over my social media recently and had to try it for myself. We were SO happy with all of the food! You can tell how carefully everything was prepared. We went for the lunch special -- one noodle dish + $10 for 2 hand rolls. Normally the hand rolls are about $7 each. Portions were great and the hand rolls were soo good!! read more
3 years ago
It's a pretty decent spot. Most yelpers say it all. It's a pretty good spot for Japanese hand rolls in New Jersey. Pretty fresh and the price is decent for the portion they give. The karaga chicken is great, very crispy and well seasoned. The hotpot is great for the price too. You get a lot of food and different stuff inside. You can share among 3 people with that pot. I assume most of the yelpers are from local people. For me , I had in mind compared the hand rolls to DOMODOMO in NYC. My first bite , I have already told the differences. Overall, it's a great experience and the food is good. But I would say it's the best etc. it's the best I had in NJ area. But not the best. read more
4 years ago
My husband and I are always excited to try the new place. Today we were at Moru in Fort Lee specializing in handrolls. We were surprised to see that they had a lot of great options for other small/large dish options to accompany the handrolls. Vibe/service: 5/5 Very modern and simple decor. Not many tables and cool vibe. Service was impeccable. They explained about the dish well and always asked hoe the food was. Food: 3/5 We ordered KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and tonkatsu before our main order of 8 handrolls. KFC was super flavorful, fried to perfection and not too sweet or spicy. Fried rice cake went really well with the tender juicy chicken. DEF ORDER THIS! Tonkatsu was fried well but a bit bland. Pork was very juicy and worked well with the tonkatsu sauce and cabbage salald. We ordered 8 handrolls that were served w miso soup. Here are our order of likes: 1. Botan ebi 2. Blue crab 3. Unagi 4. Soft shell crab 5. Shrimp tempura 6. Salmon avocado 7. Negi toro 8. Wagyu Wagyu was very very very disappointing. It had a funky smell and could tell that it was not fresh piece of meat. We expected melt in your mouth wagyu but instead we got a funky smelling chewy piece. Overall, i wished that the seawood was more crunch as it got soggy with the rice. Domodomo in JC def has better handrolls. On a side note, their pickled asparagus they serve before the meal was super yummy but the tea they serve was a bit cold. Overall, we enjoyed our meal except for the wagyu handroll. We would come back to try other items on the menu. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
There's no parking lot so street parking is the only option. The food was overall good but the portion was too small.. it was not enough for three people. Service was alright I asked how many pieces the berkshire sausage and rice cake and told me it was two. When we got the dish it was only one.. it's byob place not a quiet place to enjoy the meal. It vibed almost a pocha while we were eating. read more
2 years ago
Food was delicious, very flavorful! Staff was amazing, excellent service! Beautiful ambiance! read more
Came in on a Friday night as a larger party of 8. My friends and I agreed the atmosphere and layout of the restaurant felt like we were in a boat! It was charming and dimly lit, but in the right places. We were directed to two 4-top tables and asked if we could push the tables together, and our server was so friendly and kind about it! I didn't catch their name, but they were pleasant and energetic throughout. I will say that they did not check in with us as much, but I've worked in food service before and understand how busy it was! Moru is BYOB, but they also seem to have a deal of some sort with a nearby liquor store, as there was a menu & number you could call to have some liquor delivered straight to your table! So nice when you haven't had the time to pick something up, but our party was hoping the server could've recommended something to pair our meal with rather than just tell us to call the store. Onto food! We started with the cucumber seaweed salad, tuna tataki, salmon avocado tartare, beef tartare, and a Berkshire sausage & rice cake kushi-age. The cucumber seaweed salad was slightly acidic and a delightful mix of crunchy textures. The tuna tataki was decent, but I prefer my sauce slightly more citrusy. Glad I tried it but probably won't get it again next time. I'm allergic to salmon, so unfortunately couldn't partake in the sampling of that. I always love a good beef tartare, but seeing as this is a Korean & Japanese fusion restaurant of sorts, I ordered this expecting something closer to yukhoe. I wasn't getting any miso as the menu suggests. It was still delicious and worth a try nonetheless. The sausage & rice cake skewer's flavor was like many others I've tried and made, standard with no faults. You really can't go wrong with this dish as a whole. Crisp outside & chewy inside the rice cake paired with a snappy & salty Berkshire pork sausage with sweet & spicy sauce... We also shared the creamy rock shrimp and sweaweed uni pasta which were the most underwhelming dishes in my opinion. The shrimp were sizeable and meaty, but I didn't taste any lemon as the menu described and felt it was just sweet. Perhaps serving a fresh lemon slice on the side would be a good idea! As for the uni pasta, it is served cold and was a bit plain but the uni was fresh. If you like uni, I'd try it at least once. I will be asking next time if I can add on extra uni I ordered a handroll set with the blue crab, creamy scallop, negi toro, and wagyu. My favorite by far was the creamy scallop. The wagyu handroll was nice, but just know it's a very thin slice of wagyu! I'll probably be trying other handrolls next visit to find more of my favorites. My friends also shared the seiromushi and kimchi donkatsu nabe, which I unfortunately did not try as I was too far away (haha) and was getting full! They looked delicous and I'll be sure to try those myself. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and I'd love to visit again and look forward to seeing where Moru goes since it's newly opened. I'm a fan! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Came here for Valentine's Day dinner with my boyfriend. The inside is cute and intimate at night! The hand rolls were sooooo freaking good!!! You can definitely taste how fresh they were. The waiters/waitresses were nice and attentive without being over bearing. Tried the crab croquettes and the don katsu, both were super good as well but the hand rolls were the star of the show! Yum can't wait to come back for more! read more
4 years ago
Welcome Moru! Great quality Japanese restaurants. They serves very unique and delicious foods. Handrolls with high quality fishes, and seiro mushi is really great. Highly recommend Moru BYOB Place read more
We walked-in here for dinner and it's small chic restaurant in the middle of Fort Lee. The waiters are friendly and we ordered the Sukiyaki, four handroll combo, and tartare. The presentation of the food was beautiful but surprisingly my favorite dish was the tartare! It was sweet and soft, perfect with the brioche. I want to come back again to try the other dishes! read more
Saw Moru on Instagram and knew I had to try it out since I love handrolls. We showed up on a Saturday around 6:30pm with no reservation but luckily they were able to seat us at the upstairs bar. The restaurant filled up pretty quickly afterwards so I'd recommend getting a reservation especially on the weekend. Food was delicious! The beef tartare is definitely a must try. Paired really well with the toast. The handrolls were good, nothing amazing. My favorite was the moru poke. The ikura in it was super tasty. Least favorite was the definitely the mackerel. It was a bit too fishy. The bathrooms here were also very clean and new. read more
3 years ago
Friendly staff and amazing food! Must try hand roll and sashimi bibimbap! You may bring your own alcohol. Will def come back again :) read more
4 years ago
We drove past this building on a rainy Friday and surprised to see the lights on since it had been empty for a while- we decided to try it out. The first thing we noticed was the thoughtful design aesthetic. Clean whites and wood make it cozy yet modern. There is also an upstairs area which the owner let me peek at - the space is beautiful with a huge wall of windows. Definitely potential for private parties here! Salmon tartar with mango had a nice subtle flavor I usually don't like mango in sushi because it can overpower the fish but this was very well done - the fish is fresh and mango adds texture and a little acidity but isn't overly sweet. And the crispy thing that comes with it - I think it was potato - was crunchy and just a little salty - perfect combination. We really liked the jjampong ramen - the beef was nice and smoky with soft tofu and seafood - and perfect amount of spice. For hand rolls we got soft shell crab, hamachi, creamy scallop, and unagi. All were good but the scallop was my favorite. And I appreciated how perfectly crisp the nori on the hand rolls is - some places it's soft or too papery. For the finale we got the steamed meat and veggies. They showed us the box before steaming - everything looked so fresh. It was delicious. I love the variety of veggies and it was perfect for two people to share. We will definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
Amazing! Came here on a whim and did not disappoint. Def try the creamy scallop hand rolls! Amazing staff, gave the best recommendations! :) read more
3 years ago
The food delighted both my wife and I Our 14 month old loved the decor and ambience, not such a hard trick, but having a tyke friendly establishment with upscale offerings is a plus to any parent. The dishes were as pleasing to the palate as to the eyes Service was snappy and outstanding! The waiter were kind and attentive. read more
3 years ago
Amazing place here! The Moru is really gem. One of my favorite fusion Japanese restaurants in Fort Lee. It's even a byob restaurant, So I always bring my wine and sake. Nice mood and interior. Great and friendly service . read more
2 years ago
I wanted to visit Moru for awhile, and it did not disappoint! My husband called at 5PM Saturday evening for a same day reservation for a party of 7 at 6PM. I thought that they would not be able to accommodate, but they set aside a table for our party. Upon arrival we were led upstairs to a very well decorated dining area with class windows. We were the only party seated there so it was private and felt very cozy and high end at the same time. There was also a call bell at the table so we could have assistance when needed. We placed our orders promptly and the food came out quickly as well. The food was amazing. The menu looks pricey, but the portion sizes are extremely generous and food quality is great. I don't think you can't go wrong with any choice you make on the menu since everything we ordered was delicious. There is so much variety on the menu anyone can find something they'd like to eat. Personally, I ordered the bulgogi cream udon which sweet and savory. There was more bulgogi than noodles which I honestly appreciated. My husband ordered the moru bowl which is pricey but was so delicious and fresh. The combination of fish on top of the rice worked so nicely together. Everyone in our party enjoyed their respective orders as well, even the pickiest in our party! Overall, service, food, decor, and overall vibe was amazing! Wish I could give over 5 stars. You could go for special occasions or for casual meet ups. I definitely will be coming again! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Came here to try the crispy rice and the creamy bulgogi udong. The tuna on the crispy rice had good flavor. The creamy bulgogi udong was good and flavorful. read more
Saw this new place on TikTok and had to try it! The hand rolls were all delicious. I tried the MORU set and also made my own set with the wagyu, toro, yellowtail, and spicy salmon. I liked the yellowtail and spicy salmon but the other 2 weren't worth it and I've had much better before so would pass on those. The MORU set was delicious!! The soft shell crab was a little dry but still very tasty. The scallop roll was delicious. My friend loved the creamy bulgogi noodles. Service was very fast and the food was very affordable for what it was. Would come back!! read more
3 years ago
In search of ramen, we wound up here. They don't really have ramen but have three hot pot dishes. The hand rolls seem to be what's popular but they have a lot of different things to choose from - noodles, over rice dishes, big plates, hot and cold appetizers. We started with the cucumber seaweed salad and salmon avocado tartare. Both very good! The seaweed salad is not your "typical" seaweed salad. We weren't too impressed with the hand rolls. Neither were really spicy and I found the rice too crispy, in other words it was too hard for my liking. The sukiyaki nabe was our favorite. Our waiter told us this is the most popular hot pot. I wanted Spring spicy so they added some hot pepper. It was perfect! Anything in it was good! The vegetables seemed fresh. The meat was well prepared, not too tough or fatty. I thought it was expensive for $28 but it's a large portion and meant to be shared. Our meal came out to $81. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Wow this place was delicious! The service was kind and the sushi was so good I had to get seconds 10/10 reccomend!!! read more
2 years ago
Food was incredible! This place only serves high quality food and it's always prepared exceptionally well. There's plenty of different options for everyone to try. The temaki options have a good variety of fresh fish. Service is very good, the staff checks up on you often which I like. The atmosphere of the place is a quite dimly lit dining experience which is perfect to set the tone for the meal. read more
2 years ago
Came here to eat during my little fort lee visit and let me just say that I would come back all the way from New York just for those croquettes again. Everything we ordered was amazing, I really like the build your own hand roll set, I got botan ebi but I think the yellowtail was better. Overall, everything we got was 100% worth what we paid, ESPECIALLY THE CROQUETTES. GET THE CROQUETTES. read more
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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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