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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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3 years ago
Everything is so delicious as always! Food came out super fast and portions are huge. Love here!! read more
3 years ago
Have been to Moru twice in the past few weeks and am so in love with everything I've been served. Inside the unique setting has a casual and happy vibe. My first visit I had the Bulgogi Cream Udong and it was the definition of comfort food. Just couldn't get enough of it. I rounded that off with several hand rolls, which were gorgeous and perfect and delicious. My second visit included the Salmon Don and a special Tan Tan soy & pork ramen. Not only was this a work of art visually but it was so delicious, creamy and spicy and full of thick noodles. Will be back many more times! read more
3 years ago
The food is amazing!!! It totally blow my mind. It is the best hand roll I've had ever! The service is scored 10 as well. They are kind and helpful. Overall, I would strongly recommend Moru! read more
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2 years ago
Visited as a party of 4 during lunchtime and overall was a good experience. Wouldn't order the hand roll set as portions are pretty small. read more
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3 years ago
Really great food and ambiance. My table had the unagi don and sukiyaki nabe. I would recommend both. Definitely coming back again to try other food on the menu. read more
3 years ago
Staff is always nice and attentive. Nice lunch spot with generous portions. Will come back again. read more
2 years ago
Fresh food and great service! The Mori don and Uni don were exceptional, fresh ingredients and nice flavor. Not easy to find around NYC nowadays. read more
I was in the Fort Lee area for the weekend and I found this spot on Yelp while planning. It looked new and the menu was different from other places I'm used to. The restaurant is located in an area where so many other restaurants and stores are, so it is pretty convenient. It's also so cute, comfortable and spacious. There's no specific parking lot for Moru, but there is plenty of parking everywhere. What really stood out to me on the menu was the Moru don, so I was so excited to try it. It definitely did not disappoint! It looks exactly like the famous don in Tokyo. I can't compare the taste since I've never tried the one from Tokyo, but this Moru don was so fresh and the quality was amazing. Every bite was full of flavor and you get to taste different cuts/types of fish every time. I also tried the Moru handroll set; it was delicious and, again, the fish was fresh, but I do wish that the seaweed didn't lose its crispiness so quick. It seems like their Nabe (Hot Pot) are really popular too; almost every table ordered one. Aside from the fresh seafood, Moru offers a lot of fully cooked dishes as well. Hopefully I get the chance to try other items in the future. read more
3 years ago
Second time here and can't wait to come back. Everything was fresh and delicious. So many options. Friendly and welcoming service. Love the option of adding a small udong soup to the hand rolls. read more
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3 years ago
Delicious comfort food plus good vibes all around. Perfect place to catch up with friends, very cozy atmosphere. read more
3 years ago
Good ambiance, tasty food & responsive staff. Price point is not bad for the serving sizes. We got their 5-type sashimi (so-so), crab croquette (loved the wasabi creamy dip, our fave) & matcha latte as well. Ended up ordering too much lunch for 2 so I ended up having the pasta to go. read more
3 years ago
Lovely place! The interior is beautiful and the staff were very friendly and accommodating! The food was really delicious as well. The hand rolls were so good and I devoured the salmon don! My friends got the bulgogi cream pasta and the tonkatsu and both of them enjoyed those dishes as well! Overall, I definitely recommend this place and will visit again! read more
3 years ago
Great food and service. We ordered the sukiyaki udon, curry karaage, hand roll set and the soondooboo ramen. Each dish was great and the entire staff was attentive and friendly. Great addition to the neighborhood. read more
3 years ago
me encanto la comida de este lugar si sushi estaba muy fresco y con un gran sabor muy recomendado . read more
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The food wasn't bad at all, the unagi was good and there was a good amount of it, just not really worth the price. Did not feel full after spending $30 on one dish. The restaurant isn't too small and we were seated pretty soon after arriving without a reservation. The service was good, had no problems and our food came out fast. Altogether though, just felt it was pricey for what it was read more
3 years ago
My friend and I ended up trying Moru today and we absolutely loved it! All the foods were so very good. Vibe of the restaurant was so cozy and nice. All the foods we ordered were very flavorful and the server who served us was so nice as well! Will definitely come and visit this restaurant again! :) read more
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Our go-to menu! Nabe is a bit sweet but it really is delicious. The amount is very generous and always on point. Salmon Don is my favorite as the salmon is good quality, rice is perfectly cooked and sauce is not too sweet not salty! Last not but least, handroll set! My favorite is creamy scallop. Must try if you haven't visited. read more
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Lovely ambience, very good food, excellent service. Very clean and delicious. Would definitely come here again! read more
3 years ago
I came here several times with friends and family and the food is always amazing! I definitely recommend booking in advance as it does get quite packed during the evening. read more
3 years ago
Amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed everything we ate at this restaurant. Every dish is carefully crafted and it shows. Service was excellent and staff are all super kind and attentive. It's very clean and modern inside and well lit from all the windows. I will definitely be visiting sometime soon, especially when the new crispy rice menu items are available! read more
3 years ago
I like the ambiance if this place~ the servers are also very welcoming and attentive. The hand rolls tasted good as it looked. I just wish it could've been a bit larger? If you were gonna share with someone, I recommend ordering at least 2 for yourself to feel like you're eating enough. I would come back here to try other rolls! Recommend unagi, spicy salmon, and yellowtail~ read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Relatively new restaurant in Fort Lee, with a spacious floor and good ambiance. The menu is interesting, as there is a little South Korean flair to the dishes, a nod to the largely Korean neighborhood. I got the sashimi bibimbap, which had a plethora of Japanese toppings, such as fish eggs and pickled radish, but with a gochugang sauce (flavors are brighter than standard bibimbap, poke adjacency). The hand rolls are beautifully presented, although I wish they came with ginger. The stand-out for me was the beef tartar on sliced toasted brioche. It was packed with flavor and had a slight Korean zing with a slight sweetness that isn't common in normal tartare (less mustard as well). Service was great and attentive, and food came out quickly. While on the more expensive side, the food more than meets expectations. Sadly didn't think to take a picture of the tartare, it was worth remembering. read more
3 years ago
LOVE this place!! We got the katsu, soondoobo ramen, and 2 handrolls. If you get a noodle dish, you also can get two handrolls for $10 (usually $7 per handroll). The food was aesthetically made and each dish was delicious. The interior is also trendy and the service was fantastic. We came for lunch, but heard their menu slightly differs for dinner. I'd definitely come back again to try their other dishes! read more
3 years ago
Been here so many times and never disappointed. Moru is my favorite restaurant in Fort Lee! read more
The sushi came out very fast. The atmosphere is clean and new. I tried the salmon, tuna, soft shell crab, and yellowtail hand rolls. The yellowtail and salmon tasted too fishy for my liking and didn't taste very fresh. We also ordered the rock shrimp which were juicy and tender. read more
Great new addition to Fort Lee. Place is nice and the staff are very friendly. Went in for lunch and had the 4 roll sets , Salmon Carpaccio and Yaki Dumplings. All delicious. The hand rolls were big and the fish was fresh would get the carpaccio again. Yaki dumplings had a really good sauce on them. Have to go back and explore more on the menu. BYOB makes it even better. 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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