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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.
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!
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 :)
Coming back here for a family dinner on Sunday evening right at the opening of 5 pm to avoid the crowd. We ordered a few dishes that we liked before and new ones such as seaweed salad , tofu, dumpling and Kimchi Donkatsu Nabe. Everything tasted great as expected. Love the kimchi katsu combo. We did not try any sushi , sashimi or handroll due to personal preference. Will try them on the next visit.
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.
Killer food, presentation is absolutely on point and the restaurant is gorgeous. The salmon in the salmon don is incredibly fresh and melts in your mouth. Rice is perfectly seasoned with a great texture as well, overall perfect bite everytime. Getting the lunch set here came with a ton of great little sides, it made for a fun dining experience where the food never got stale. the udon was rich and had perfectly cooked noodles with a great chew, it was one of my favorite additions to the meal. the crispy shrimp was fantastic, super big with a great crunch and the creamy sauce had a nice flavor. Potato salad and sesame salad were great too, nothing special flavor wise and tasted classic but a great little side to cut through the other dishes. overall this set was not just gorgeous but insanely delicious, that with the amazing ambiance ended up creating my favorite dining experiences in new jersey. service here was great too, they offered us hot water and made sure our cups were filled and warm the entire time. i will most definitely be back, a must try if you are in the area for sure!
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.
This spot in Fort Lee is seriously a must-visit for lunch, with the most filling and fun lunch gozen sets ever which come with veggies, tempura, and a whole mini bowl of udon. Came on a Saturday for lunch and it was pretty busy, so recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Food came out really fast though despite how busy it was though - Sushi & handroll gozen (5/5): my least favorite part of this was the yellowtail handroll (too many toppings and flavors going on), but even that was good. The sushi was EXTREMELY fresh and not fishy at all, and the yellowtail sashimi that came with the gozen literally melted in my mouth. On top of that, the udon was delicious, cooked perfectly (I have high standards for udon) and the creamy shrimp tempura was large and juicy! Honestly the most perfect lunch set and I was feeling extremely full after, so it was so worth i! - Matcha mochi ice cream (5/5): It was restaurant week this week too, so the lunch sets came with a complimentary matcha mochi ice cream. I was surprised by how good the mochi was - super thin and chewy, tasted homemade almost. Would def recommend ordering even when its past restaurant week Would be super stoked to come back and try the other lunch sets!
This restaurant is a great spot for fresh, elegant, authentic fusion of Japanese and Korean food. The most unique for me was the sashimi bibimbap and it was delicious. Also got the hand roll set and all 4 of them were really good. The creamy shrimp tempura was also a wonderful dish. Overall very happy with the food and service, though its on the pricey side. The restaurant is pretty small, right in a corner. Parking is street parking so it may be difficult at times. Would definitely come back again!
Ordered: Sushi Gozen (~$42): chef's choice assorted 8pcs sushi; served with 3pcs sashimi, creamy shrimp tempura, potato salad, soy edamame, cabbage salad, pickle and mini udong MORU Don Gozen (~$46): premium kaisen don (their version of chirashi) including otoro, blue fin tuna, salmon, yellowtail, branzino, scallop, blue crab, ikura, masago, cucumber, scallion, pickled radish and seaweed; served with 3pcs sashimi, creamy shrimp tempura, potato salad, soy edamame, cabbage salad, pickle and mini udong A5 Japanese Wagyu Sushi (2pc/~$20): with truffle and Japanese sea salt Aya's take: Wow, better than I remember! I found myself back at MORU but for lunch this time and was eager to see what they had to offer. They have a number of lunch sets which are great for all kinds of cravings and they all come on a tray with a beautiful spread of assorted dishes. I got the MORU Don Gozen which is their version of a chirashi bowl with 9 different types of seafood options. Everything was incredibly fresh, simple, and clean. It was served on a warm bed of seasoned rice and I loved that it was served with seaweed to make mini hand rolls. All the sides were fantastic with my favorites being the 3pcs sashimi, creamy shrimp tempura, and mini udong. The Sushi Gozen is also a great try if you're looking for a more classic sushi set. Not only was each gozen aesthetically pleasing, but every element came together beautifully, and the freshness & flavors are evident in every bite. The A5 Japanese Wagyu literally melted in my mouth and it was such a big piece too! The simple addition of truffle and sea salt took it to the next level making it such a satisfying bite. All in all, I'm so glad I found my way back to MORU! Definitely one of the best spots in Fort Lee; highly recommend.
Yum love the quality ingredients and care that goes into the food here. The Moru hand roll set was fresh and the choices of toppings with protein were well thought out. My favorite is the salmon hand roll. The H ordered curry rice with donkatsu and the curry, which is home made is among one of the better Japanese curries I have had. The donkatsu is on the thicker side and was still juicy and tender after all that deep frying. Service was professional and fast. We would come back again when I have a craving for that salmon hand roll again.
It is a nice place for lunch. Parking is a little tricky since there is no parking by the restaurant, only street parking, but there is a strip mall next door, so I parked there and walked across the street. The restaurant is clean and simply decorated. I had Chirashi rice and a rice bowl with seafood on top, and my friend had a curry with a pork cutlet. Chirashi rice was a little pricy but excellent; it was almost like a Poke bowl. The service was terrific, and the food was delicious. I would return. I recommend it to anyone looking for good Japanese food. read more
Excellent food all around! We got the sushi premium set which was fresh and varied. The sukiyaki was warm and filling and the soba was nice and refreshing. Service was good and the place was a great setting for a date night. The yuzu cheese cake dessert was a delicious way to end the meal. read more
1 year ago
I really wanted to love this place. Food was ok. Nothing to rave about. Service was ok. No one ever came to check on us throughout our entire meal but we didn't need anything so it worked out. Pricing is pretty high. I am indifferent about this place. Nothing crazy. Nothing bad. Would I come back?, prob not. Would I recommend?. Prob not.. it's byob. And seats are a little strange. It's slanted like a sports car. My back isnt so great so I didn't love the chairs. Had the mentaiko basil pasta, it is served cold. Had no idea it'd be cold. But taste was it was prob the best thing we had. Handrolls had the a5wagyu. Toro negi. & truffle scallops. Their sushi rice was a little funky for me. U ended up not eating the sushi rice. Miso soup was more like a korean soybean soup than traditional miso. Not bad. No complaints just unexpected. Had their toro don added ikura, uni & caviar it was pretty decent but the handrolls kind have set their bar low. Perhaps we ordered the wrong food. But their place is called Mori Maki. I thought the Makis would be the star. read more
Food was pretty good and I'd go back there to try other stuff on their menu! Went during Vday and it was fairly packed. Our server was friendly and food came pretty quickly. There were minor things like the fried crab hand roll (will try customizing the hand rolls next time) and the rice on the spicy crispy tuna appetizer that I wasn't a big fan of..but nonetheless the food was good read more
8 months ago
THIS PLACE! PHEW!!! So good wow. Each dish was a hit. I already need to go back there and the vibe inside was sooooo good for weekday... I was very impressed. read more
1 year ago
Second visit. Dinner. Ordered the deluxe sushi set. Previously had the same for lunch with the oyster special. Phenomenal. Great quality and service. read more
1 month ago
food was really good -- we got the kimchi nabe, donkatsu, kfc and bulgogi cream udon and all were tasty. ambiance was very nice, we were seated upstairs next to the window. service was quick :) read more
We made a same day reservation for dinner on a whim and we are glad we called ahead of time. For starters we had: * Creamy udon bulgogi- exactly what it says, creamy, slightly cheesy and rich, topped with shredded bulgogi and the udon was al dente. A good start and easy to have this as a meal as well. To be shared. * spicy tuna crunchy rice app- good but could be better. The yuzu sauce added more depth but the spicy tuna itself can lend more flavor. * Crab cream croquets- same breading as the tonkatsu, very very creamy filling, maybe too creamy as the crab meat wasn't really there it was more mush.. or to be optimistic, like creamy mashed potato. The wasabi sauce on the side was really good. And the presentation is pretty. * For maki: spicy tuna with crunchy rice ( additional $ for the crunchy rice), topped with tempura flakes, creamy scallops, and salmon with yuzu ikura. The best out of the trio was the salmon and yuzu ikura. The creamy scallops I feel were too chopped up that there wasn't any real texture to it. Spicy tuna was good. We tried the pork tonkatsu kimchi katsunabe, served atop a lit pedestal to keep it piping hot. The broth was not overpowering with the kimchi and was flavored just right. A good balance of heat and savory. Served with veggies and udon noodles. This can definitely be a shared dish. The pork cutlet to katsu curry with rice was rich and flavorful, the pork although fried was still light and crunchy. Service: our server I felt was harried, but he did get our orders and our food came in without any issues. We got our requests throughout the meal from the servers aiding the waiter. They were friendlier and smiled throughout. I feel like we could've had that extra oomph with service if our server was just a teeny bit friendlier and didn't make us feel that he was in a rush. Ambience was okay, we were seated at the area where the bar is so the lighting wasn't too cozy as the main dining room is. More like an afterthought to have more tables in. The main dining room looks gorgeous and fancier than the bar area. Restroom was clean. street parking, walkable streets with small shops to window shop. It was a nice evening out for dinner. read more
2 years ago
Spicy tuna is the bomb! Spicy tuna crispy rice is the best I've had. Spicy tuna hand rolls are amazing too. Love the Hokkaido uni hand roll. Such a cute space. Feels modern yet welcoming. Service is impeccable. Will come back! read more
Food is amazing and GREAT value! Lots of seating across two storeys. My friend and I were sat at the bar upstairs and each got a sushi set and shared a tofu app. Everything delicious and flavorful, fish also good quality. Left feeling very full. Service was quick even though it was very busy. Can't wait to try more on the menu! read more
1 year ago
just discovered the most INCREDIBLE Japanese cuisine in Fort Lee, NJ @moru.maki absolutely a hidden gem An traditional set mean, GOZEN, is a must-visit. Not just a lunch, it is an EXPERIENCE. Each dish truly delights the senses. A modern decor I can't wait to share with you my "Premium Sushi Gozen" love the texture & quality of the sushi. INCREDIBLE FRESH. I'm obsessed with Katsu Gozen!!! The Tonkatsu was SUPER tender & flavorful. The texture is wonderful, no dryness on the inside at all. Moru Handroll, omg, fire Salmon Avocado Spicy Tuna Creamy Scallop Soft Shell Crab bring my meal to the next level. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
We loved the nabe sets. Although it's simply steamed with a set of sauces, it's perfectly light and tasty. The other items on their menu look delicious, and we can't wait to come back and try them. read more
2 years ago
This is my third time coming here and I still get excited! Apart from my usual, I tried their spicy tuna crispy rice and wow, it was packed with fresh flavors providing a great balance with the crispy rice! We came here on a Wednesday evening and the place was crowded but only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. Always top quality with an authentic Japanese flare! read more
1 year ago
For a nicer cozier restaurant in Jersey, this met our expectations. We enjoyed the miso soup, unagi don, and creamy scallop & salmon avocado handrolls the most. Of the sushi set, I think some were standouts but not all. In their salmon avocado tartare and yellowtail hand roll, they really like to use mango - which might or might not be to your liking. read more
Bad news first: THEY ALLOW PET DOGS ON TOP OF TABLES. DO YOU KNOW HOW GROSS AND UNSANITARY THAT IS?? DISGUSTING. I LOST MY APPETITE MID-MEAL. Good news: The restaurant looks clean considering they allow pet dogs to roam on top of the tables. Surrounded by wood and it has a natural aesthetic. The servers were attentive but still allowed someone's untrained rodent looking dog on top of tables. The food was fresh and good. Really enjoyed their spicy salmon hand roll. Surprised I didn't find a dog hair in it. read more
8 months ago
10/10! This is my go to sushi restaurant and I live about 45 minutes away on a good day! Friendly staff, fast service, fresh food. read more
5 months ago
Great service. Yummy food. Had the handroll set. The salmon, tuna and scallop ones were perfectly seasoned and sauced but the soft shell crab one was a bit dry. I would order them separately next time. The Moru don is a must. We got it with added uni. Skip the spicy tuna crispy rice. The tuna was really good but the rice was quite chewy and hard read more
Hand rolls here are pretty good! Portions are small but I definitely recommend giving it a try here! My favorite handrolls were the spicy tuna and the avocado salmon. The seared prime beef and the A5 Wagyu were also to die for! Every bite melts in your mouth! The spicy tuna crispy rice was ok. The rice was not crispy enough. There was 4 pieces for $12. The salmon carpaccio was really good! Love the citrus sauce that came with this dish. There was 5 slices of salmon for $16. So it was a bit overpriced. Veggie udon was really good and flavorful! Really hit the spot on a cold rainy day! Parking is a bit difficult but that's the norm in Fort Lee. Overall, fish was pretty fresh but overpriced for the portions. read more
10 months ago
This is such a cute place that you could easily miss while driving around the area! All the dishes were really good and it was just a cute, warm ambiance here. Very good to come with parents, girls lunch, or even for a date! The hand rolls were a bit different from what I've tried at other restaurants and some of them threw me off with the overall flavors. Make sure to eat them first/early b/c the nori could get soggy if you wait. The crab kani cream croquette was so good with the sauce that it came with, and I would suggest just sharing bunch of dishes here! Would definitely come back if I am in the area :D read more
2 years ago
I visited here with a friend on Friday evening and didn't make a reservation ahead of time. It was pretty busy but we were able to get seated right away since it was only the two of us. However, I would recommend making a reservation beforehand if you have a larger group. I ordered the veggie udon and it was very refreshing! It came with a lot of different vegetables such as tofu, mushrooms, spinach, and more. I also ordered a 4PC handroll set and split it with my friend. I got the Spicy Salmon and Spicy Blue Crab. Both were delicious but I think I like the Spicy Blue Crab the most. Overall I would come back again and reorder both items that I got. The service was great and I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for good Asian eats! read more
1 year ago
Delicious! I and a family member went to Moru twice in one week it was so unexpectedly good! We were able to get a table without a reservation even though it was during the holiday period. The moment we entered we were welcomed. Ambience (4/5): Very professional staff and very courteous. The decor is modern, cool, and relaxed. Dim lighting, availability of booths, and large windows peering outside. You can see people enjoying their food from the outside and people watch from the inside. Also clean bathroom! Service (3.75/5): The first time, service was excellent and friendly! The second time service was friendly but maybe a little passive aggressive? The server wasn't as helpful in answering our questions. However, we arrived an hour before closing time. If you're going to seat people close to closing then do that and serve them but if you don't want people coming in that close to closing, maybe push last call to earlier? The first time, they brought us chilli oil with our food. The second time they said they didn't have it and never did but it seemed like they weren't trying. Not a fan of inconsistency in service. Food (5/5): Amazing! Delicious. Dishes we tried: Crab cream croquet: Get this appetizer. It will change your life. That is all Potato salad: it was pleasant to eat, super cold and the presence of subtle flavors made it an interesting eating experience. Sushi set/premium sushi set: Fantastic quality sushi. I had unagi for the first time. The texture of unagi is offputting to me but I can acknowledge that it was delicious. The key difference between the sushi and premium sushi set is the presence of unagi. The second time I went, we had to figure that out for ourselves because the waiter wasn't helpful in that regard. I highly recommend trying either sushi set. It's worth it. Bulgogi cream udon: Flavorful and comforting to eat. If they decide to have chili oil, I recommend adding it (if you are a fan of spice). I and my family member split this dish. In spite of weird service the second time around, I believe the food at Moru is well worth at least a one time experience. Visit today!! read more
North Jersey date spot found! MORU is BYOB and has a ton of options for hand rolls, udons, rice, and more. I really liked the hand rolls here. The bulgogi udon was OK. The curry rice with katsu was good, nothing crazy special. The service was pretty good - but we were in the upstairs area and I think you get better service downstairs. I wanted to love MORU but I think I would give this meal a 3.5/5. Would love to try this place another time with friends as well. read more
This place fills all my Japanese food voids since moving from LA! The inside is super modern and the food mirrors it as well! The sukiyake nabe is my favorite to get with a guest, as it comes with handrolls, salad and a hearty soup. Everything is presented so nicely and the flavors are exceptional. We have done take out here numerous times but are so glad to have finally dined in! read more
A nice restaurants with food options for those that like sushi and those that don't. We went there during dinner time and were seated at the sushi bar. The place was extremely busy. Make reservations if you're going during the dinner rush time. It is well decorated and clean. Restroom was clean as well. We got a few hand rolls and appetizers. They were okay. The servers forgot about us after they gave us our food. Had to flag them down to order a few more things and to get our check. read more
11 months ago
Came here for hubby birthday lunch. Ordered oysters and 2 sushi/sashimi entrees. Food were good but not memorable. Overall good place to come with special date and look good place. read more
Came for lunch a few weeks ago with a friend and we were both blown away by how delicious everything we ate was! We ordered the bulgogi udon to share, along with some hand rolls and crispy rice. Service was quick & friendly! And the vibe here is very similar to what you might find in Japan. We loved it and can't wait to go back! I actually ended up ordering delivery from here last week or so & it was just as wonderful! This will definitely be one of my go-to places now! read more
A cozy vibe with lots of parties dining in! I also noticed a decent amount of takeouts/pickup orders. We got three dishes to share amongst three people - the server recommended ordering more but this was pretty filling! 1) Spicy tuna crispy rice - was definitely more rice than tuna, so this fell a little below my expectations 2) Hand roll set - soft shell crab, spicy scallop, spicy tuna, salmon; I really enjoyed the scallop hand roll! 3) Sukiyaki nabe - actually had more ingredients than expected: beef, various fish cakes, radish, carrot, rice cakes, bean sprouts I'd like to come again to try their other hand rolls, as that's their specialty! read more
10 months ago
The food was absolutely amazing I came back for the 4th time and we started with the spicy tuna crispy rice and then we got the hand rolls with udon set then we got the matcha montblanc. The service was also amazing, very quick to notice if we needed anything. They would also come to check on us and they were very friendly. The restaurant is very well put together, very clean as well, and when a table of people leave they are very quick to clean the tables. Overall love this place very much. read more
A nice change from the Korean food in the area. The dishes were reasonably priced and contained high quality ingredients. I eat a LOT and I was still struggling to finish the amount of food given here. Definitely will be coming back to try all the handrolls as everything was extremely savory. read more
Among the many new restaurants that's been popping up in fort lee, Moru was among the ones I was most excited to try. The menu is filled with various fusion dishes - korean/japanese, japanese/italian, etc. But before I had a chance to try those, I couldn't say no to what seemed like the perfect chirashi bowl - the moru don. I opted to add uni, bringing the cost to $50. Was it worth the price? For the most part, yes. The fish was super fresh, and the portion of uni was enormous. If I recall correctly, an entire container of uni at mitsuwa was ~$30 at the time and the amount they put on top was nearly half of that. That being said, I had 3 main gripes about the dish. First of all, the rice was ?garnished by these little tiny balls that didn't have much taste and texturally felt like old cereal, which made each bite feel like it contained undercooked rice. Second is the seaweed, which seems to be a common complaint amongst prior reviews. While not totally soggy, it was placed in the bowl for visual effect, thereby making one end of it soggy. Not a deal breaker, but an easy fix. Third was the rice. There was surprisingly little of it, making it feel like I was eating just chunks of fish. I guess that is also a testament to the solid amount of seafood in the bowl, but the ratio matters... These complaints aside, the dish was otherwise quite tasty. Value-wise, I'd say $50 is just about almost within reason. I also had a bite of the unagi don and the mentaiko avocado bibimbap, both of which were good. While none of these dishes had that wow factor, I'm currently attributing that to my initial very high expectations. All in all, service was great, the seating was comfortable (though seems could get packed at dinner time; it was less crowded at lunch), and the remaining dishes to be tried still seem quite enticing. I look forward to trying their other dishes! read more
Food was absolutely delicious. My cousin and I got the Moru Handroll set, Seafood Seiro Mushi, and Crab Kani Croquette. But because the hand rolls were so dang good, we ordered another roll each. The croquette was crunchy and it surprised us both that there were bits and pieces of crab with the kani. The taste was so flavorful. Rating the hand roll set in order, I enjoyed the soft shell crab, then the creamy scallop, then the spicy tuna, and then the salmon avocado (which was a surprise cause I love me my salmon). The Seafood Seiro Mushi was good but not as I expected. It was yummy and very authentic but it was pretty much just steamed food with no flavor. The pork belly and beef brisket was good without flavor and you can taste the deliciousness of the natural flavor. They gave sauce on the side (ponzu, red chili, and sesame) which helped. Waiters were exceptional. Always attentive and great with their recommendations. They were quick to put in our order and quick to notice we needed something. Ambiance is really nice. Very soft vibes and outside looking in was pretty. Would definitely come back. read more
Moru is the kind of restaurant I wish I had closer by in Newton (as it stands, all my friends in Fort Lee are spoiled rotten by the proximity to such good eats). The menu is pretty standard in terms of homey, comfort-food Japanese, with the exception of the handrolls, which I suggest you order lots and lots of. Of all the dishes we ordered, I liked the curry with fried pork cutlet, the chicken kara-age, and the chirashi bowl - so basically everything except my veggie udon. Don't get me wrong, I wanted something basic and piping hot but I'm glad I tacked on the two handrolls on the side. All the fried meats had a great crunch without being too oily, and I loved the side dishes they provided, including cabbage with a light sesame dressing and pickled slices of granny apple. The spicy salmon handroll was delicious; I liked the spicy blue crab too, but the flavor combo of cereal and jalapeño took two bites to get used to. Portions are pretty generous. We ordered the shishito peppers and age-dashi tofu to munch on but we didn't need to, more than enough food for our main courses. Food came out promptly and service was attentive, even as they were starting to wind down the lunch shift as we were finishing up. Parking: Don't try to get a spot in the plaza with BCD across the street, especially not during weekend brunch times. There are plenty of metered parking options on the street. read more
3 years ago
I was excited that there was a restaurant close to me selling motsu nabe. The motsu nabe was a huge disappointment. I went with my Japanese friend and we both agreed that the 'thin', dry slices of beef did not belong. Traditionally, motsu nabe doesn't have random slices of meat in the soup. Also, for $38 dollar motsu nabe, there wasn't a lot of food. I felt like I ate nothing. The pot had like 8 of tiny intestines, dry meat, and cabbage. No noodles - no tofu - no rice (unless you pay extra). I'd take out the thin meat entirely and add more intestines since the whole point of a motsu nabe is to eat intestines. The intestines also were thin, brown, and hollow - motsu nabe usually has the thick, fatty white pieces. If the restaurant wants to add thin meat, I'd honestly keep the meat raw when brought out to the table so that it cooks while we eat. The meat seemed not thin enough for a soup and dry. Kimura in NYC does motsu nabe really well. If you come here, avoid the motsu nabe and get other stuff. Handrolls are $7-35 bucks each. read more
Little Gem in the Fort lee area. Tried it for the first time yesterday. The hand rolls were amazing. Truffle scallop is my favorite. Nice ambiance and very attentive service. Sashimi was fresh and perfect. Also tried the karaage chicken,it is very good. Will be a regular here from now on. The fact that it is byob is a huge plus. Must try. 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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MORU - japanese - Updated May 2026
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