The bar honestly wasn't high, but this was probably the best dining experience I've had in Keyport,…read moreor close to it. I came here this past Saturday for an early dinner with the Millennial Chum and Co. I've driven or walked by this place a bunch of times, and I've always liked the exterior - it reminds me of an NYC Irish bar, if that makes sense. Not what I'd expect from a sushi establishment. I will say as a caveat that it IS smaller inside than I expected; it's basically one narrow corridor, so as a result it doesn't really have an opportunity to flex its interior design muscles too much. Not really a negative per se, and not something I think they can really do much about unless they move somewhere else with more square footage to play around with. I was a little apprehensive when I looked at the menu and saw they were boasting multiple Asian genres, including the aforementioned sushi but also some Thai, Chinese and Korean. (No, I didn't realize it was Asian fusion, which would have immediately explained this.) In my experience, having TOO varied of a menu can blow up in a restaurant's face, but regardless I came to try the sushi and went right to the special rolls. I opted for the Lover Roll and the Volcano Roll. The Volcano was okay for the most part - this was on me, but I didn't realize it had jalapeno in it, which is clearly referenced in the menu. I don't mind it from a taste perspective, but I hate the crunchy texture in a sushi roll (same with cucumber, which is a sushi dealbreaker for me). It was very easy to remove, and otherwise a perfectly fine roll. I think presentation value-wise it could use something since it basically looks like a pile of sawdust with the lobster salad on top, but it didn't diminish the taste. The Lover is excellent, and I wasn't too surprised to catch multiple sightings of it on other plates as we were walking out. The optics on that one were very unique, a bifurcated heart shape with a heavy dose of predictable pinks and reds. I hadn't really thought about it until now, but my sushi taste tends to go pretty savory with an emphasis on spicy tunas and wasabi mayo, that kind of thing. This is definitely on the sweeter side, which I'm assuming is primarily because of the honey. Regardless, it pairs really well with the rest of the ingredients. One of the better new sushi rolls I've tried recently, and it doesn't seem like I'm in the minority on that one. The service was very good; the Millennial Chum has been here before and said she'd had some issues on prior visits. Thankfully not a problem on this particular adventure - everyone had plans later in the evening and we were able to get in and out of here pretty quickly, probably within 40, 45 minutes or so. The price point wasn't bad either. Admittedly I'm used to being gauged on the regular in Midtown Manhattan, but special rolls being around $15 are a treat in and of itself. I'm not going to say that this is mouth-droppingly amazing sushi, but I think you have to grade on a slight curve in this area - Monmouth is pretty much a barren wasteland when it comes to its gastro offerings so when you find something decent, it's worth noting. Nemo is worth noting.

Still the absolute best. I love that you can get sushi and a variety of so many wonderful dinners…read more In the summer there are fabulous views sitting on the deck looking at the water. It's family run and they really care. Always a friendly smile and welcome. A favorite neighborhood gem. Oh and take out is pretty darn good too!

The sign on the door is correct, we do love this place on Yelp…read more We were a little nervous coming to this place but we're very surprised. We went on a Monday so nobody was inside. We were greeted at the door and were aloud to pick our seat. The ambience is such a cool Asian inspired atmosphere. Mural on the wall, little table top waterfall on the sushi station, bonsai and other nicknacks on the shelves and tv showing peaceful marine life. The menu is very sushi dense, with the whole first 3 pages being sushi. I got the shrimp tempura, dragon roll, and Philly roll with a miso soup. My partner got the green curry, miso soup and white rice. My sushi rolls were so delicious, perfectly fresh, and just so yummy. Shrimp tempura roll 9.0/10 Dragon Roll 8.7/10 Philly Roll 9.1/10 The green curry was different from what we've had in the past, it came out in more of a curry soup. It has baby carrots, onions, chicken, corn, and potatoes. It was my first time trying curry and it was pretty good. 7.8/10 Overall my experience here was nothing but positive. Seemed clean, the wait staff was very attentive, bathroom was clean, service was fast, and atmosphere was cool to look at. Definitely will end up here again, also the price was awful for all the sushi I got. I'd give this place a 9.0/10. Such a cute spot. Hope it gets the business it deserves, just try not to miss the entrance like I did.. Food 9.5/10 Ambience 9.0/10 Service 9.8/10

I went here yesterday to try it out. I got the sweet potato roll and avocado & cucumber roll . My…read morehusband got the dragon roll. The service was 10/10. The presentation and cleanliness 10/10. The food was 10/10. The sweet potato roll was so perfectly cooked and crisped. The avocado roll was fresh. My husband said his was 10/10. I know this is weird but the soy sauce so good too. We are definitely going back.

Just came back from having dinner here. Surprise surprise. Another AYCE spot in Jersey…read more Overall, the fish quality was decent and the sashimi pieces were large. Good selection of hot food too. The service was quite slow even though the restaurant was empty. It took a while for the sushi to arrive, and by that time, we started feeling full from the appetizers. We knew we were not going to get our money's worth tonight. Towards the end of our meal, we started smelling a poopy stench in the air - yes you heard me, POOPY! It made me completely lose my appetite. I'm so done with sushi buffets...never again :(

Tried this spot twice!!!! Once when they first opened and once very recently. Ambiance looks dated,…read morenot modern and not period or style correct, just dated. The menu was a mix of Japanese and Chinese dishes. Unfortunately they missed the mark on both. At some point, halfway through the meal I thought to myself, wow these flavors are way off, do they even know how to cook or know the flavors that the customers are looking for. (Why would you put wasabi in the bbq squid that comes with teriyaki sauce), to order hibachi you need to order everything separately. The service was kind and attentive but very disorganized even though it was only 2 tables being served. Do NOT order the all-you- can-eat, waste of money, too expensive for the quality and flavor combinations. Only get it if you just want to shovel food down your gastronomical hole. Hate doing poor reviews!!! This is only meant for the owners/managers to take note and fix it all, and create value for the customer.

I found a gem in my backyard. I didn't expect this place to be this good. The staff was very…read morefriendly and accommodated our reservations immediately. Can't complain. The place was nice, quaint with your typical Japanese Restaurant flare. Not pretentious. Comfortable and seemingly spacious enough for 6 people. The food was very good. I had the Chirashi Sashimi and the fish was fresh. Didn't feel like it was frozen for days. My wife and son enjoyed the Steak Teriyaki Bento Box, My other son found his Sushi Roll very satisfying. Even my daughter, who is very picky, like her Chicken Katsu. I also had the Tokyo IPA. It was surprisingly good! It didn't have that tiresome bitter IPA taste. I was delightfully refreshing. This place is definitely worth visiting. I should really explore the back roads of my area more and not just go up-and-down Route 9 or 18 or trekking to NYC. There could be more hidden gems that I haven't discovered.

The tuna tartare and Shumai are OUT OF THIS WORLD. My roommate orders the pad thai frequently and…read moreLOVES it. Beautiful presentation on dishes. Sad we didn't try this place sooner. Delivery is always quick and fresh. We are looking forward to visiting the restaurant in person soon for the sushi bar.

AYCE + BYOB! Yes, everything on the menu is fair game, not just sushi (a question I had before…read morecoming in). I didn't anticipate the restaurant to be so packed as it looks unassuming given its location, but I was wrong! Had to wait a good 30-40 minutes to get a table for 2. Once you review the menu, you put up the sign that says "service needed" to indicate to the staff you are ready to order. They have disclaimers (rightfully so) to not over order as to minimize food waste.Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and tasted very fresh! Def a great deal (just under $30 PP for all you can eat) and a great variety of options.

I know I said no more sushi buffets but the buffet lover in me just couldn't stay away. This is the…read morelast time, I swear!! I tried to give this new spot a fair shot, especially because it's so close to me, but it was pretty disappointing to say the least. The cooked food selection was limited. No fried oysters?! On top of that, the cooked food that we did order was bland and bordered on nursing home food. Service was very slow even though it wasn't busy. It took almost an hour for the sushi to be served and we only ordered 2 rolls and a few pieces of nigiri. I noticed that there were way more waitstaff than sushi chefs. The interior was decorated beautifully and the employees were nice, but that's really the only positive thing I have to say :(

Got shrimp, tuna, & salmon rolls. I didn't like the salmon roll, since they couldn't get rid of the…read moreraw seafood smell & taste of it. The shrimp was my fave, followed by tuna. Service is good.

Small, family-run spot. Kinda awkwardly located on the highway with a pullout for a parking lot…read more My wife and I both got the hot stone bibimbap and it was great. There were tons of perfectly traditional veggies and they said the gochujang was homemade which is incredible. That's a lot of time and effort, but the sauce was great, I must've used damn near a whole bottle. Service was friendly and quite quick as well. Would definitely return if I find myself in the area again

This place always has a great atmosphere. We love to visit and always have a great time. We had 2…read moreapps (sushi pizza and potstickers) and both were delicious, after, we had a sushi boat with different rolls and all of them were top notch, some of the best sushi around for sure. Service is good and the waiters are always around to help as needed. Always recommend this place for a great sushi experience.

5 stars all day!!! Awesome environment, fast service and the food was aces. Alot of unique dishes…read more The duck roll and the oyster shooters were off the charts.

FINALLY! An omakase spot by the shore that rivals North Jersey and even NYC!…read more To be completely honest, I wasn't expecting much from Hadaka since Japanese food (especially sushi) is not exactly top tier in this area. Happy to report that I was proven wrong. Everything from the fish, to the ambiance, to the service, and even the price was great. An 18 course omakase with complimentary dessert and sake is $140 before tax & tip. This is a steal! Perfect for a fancy date night or celebratory meal. The first time I dined here, I did the 12 course omakase for $90 which was equally as good. I really like that they serve the 12 course first, and then ask if you'd like to upgrade to the 18 course at the end. The sushi chefs are also super friendly and knowledgeable. They definitely added to the already great experience. Hadaka will no doubt be my new go-to for omakase!!

Very good omakase experience. Beautiful interior. I enjoyed…read moreevery bite. I highly recommend!

The fish here is incredibly fresh and high-quality. You can really tell the difference in the…read moretexture and flavor. Everything was beautifully presented and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Easily some of the best sushi in the area. The rolls were tight, the nigiri was perfect, and you can tell everything is made to order. A must-visit for any sushi lover!

Kanpachi is always in our takeout rotation! We usually order through UberEats and everything is…read morestill hot and fresh when it gets to us. I've tried a few items from the menu but the veggie shoyu ramen is one of my favorites (I enjoy it over the miso ramen!). It's perfectly salty and tangy without being overpowering.