A DOMODOMO in Closter?!?…read more Okay, not exactly. But this is definitely a spinoff of DOMODOMO, my favorite Japanese restaurant in Jersey City. Maybe this place can be thought of as a mini DOMODOMO specializing in katsu (fried pork). The food is definitely DOMODOMO quality. Loved the pork katsu - it's fried nice and crispy and packed with flavor in each bite. Chicken katsu was also fried well and delicious. I also enjoyed the niku udon as a nice comforting noodle bowl. And sushi was also delicious and you could taste the freshness of the fish. They have a weekday lunch special but lunch portions were a bit small. Ambiance felt a little more upscale than a standard Japanese place, but not pretentious. Service was very good - waiters were very attentive. We'll be back. We haven't had to make reservations, but that might change as more people discover this place...

The food is fabulous - the corn corn appetizer was very unique and unexpected. We had the Pork…read moreKatsu, Mazemen and Niku Udon. The drinks in a clear "soda-like" container is very unique. Service was terrific and the venue is perfect - it's very comfortable and plenty of parking available. The china for the teapot was pretty banged up.

A hidden, authentic ramen place run by a ramen master! We…read morestopped by recently out of luck and I immediately had a good feeling when I saw this tiny place with just the counter seating because that's how many great ramen joints are in Japan! No frills, simple menu and the chef seemed exacting and totally focused on his craft. I ordered the original shoyu ramen with chasu and red spicy sauce, while wife had the Wafu Shoyu ramen with chicken. Mine was robust and had a clean taste, although I felt the broth was a bit light for my taste compared to some NYC joints. Wife's ramen had even more watery broth - I think because she ordered the "wafu" broth style which menu claimed had no meat, and together with lean chicken meat without much fat, we both agreed it was tad bit boring. I think it's a matter of chef's philosophy and not necessarily a bad thing, but I preferred a bit richer, more viscous broth than this one. We would stop by again if we're in the area, but won't go out of our way for it either. Still, a welcome addition to the East Bergen County area!

What a gem! Having just visited Tokyo & Kyoto during winter break, I was needing a ramen fix and…read morewhile nothing compares to the ramen in Japan, this place is the best we can get outside of Japan to get the full ramen experience. Order at the kiosk, expect to wait (and join the wait list), and hope that a seat in their 9 seat counter or four top opens up - it turns over quicker than you think. The staff of two or three are kind and efficient. I absolutely loved the miso - only offered on Wednesdays and Sundays.

I've been here 3 or 4 times now and it's been very good every time…read more The owners are super nice and the food is awesome. It's a smaller place but they seem to get a lot of seats in there without it being packed. This time around I tried the Spicy Mania roll which was good enough to prompt me to write a review. (It's not that spicy, you'll be fine) Enjoy

Excellent new sushi spot in downtown Closter. Hanamo is a step up from your average neighborhood…read moresushi joint. In terms of quality, I would rate it in line with Jugemu in Cresskill or Bon in Westwood. Prices are on the steeper side, but you are paying for high quality sushi. I ordered a Chirashi and a spicy salmon roll. Both were fantastic and feature high quality ingredients and great presentation. The restaurant is not very big. It has 6-7 tables so it can accommodate 20ish customers at any one time. Parking is available either on the street or in a lot a few steps from the restaurant.

Absolutely incredible. We went as soon as it opened because we needed to schedule our meals around…read moreour puppy... So we were there by 510pm. The only issue was that it's a little awkward being the only table in the restaurant and sitting at the sushi bar... Cause we had like eight people attending us and looking at us and listening to our every word. But you can look at it in another way and assume it felt like more of a private dining experience, which is cool. Because it was our first time there, we didn't wanna opt for the Omakase because my husband and I have had mediocre Omakase experiences and they don't come cheap. And something we didn't realize that this place does, that many other Omakase places don't do, is make their sauces in house to pair with the fish. A lot of omakase spots locally don't care to make a budget for sauces when they can get it ready made. A huge unique selling point of this place was at each sauce was separately made and stored in different containers to pair with the fish it was intended for... And when the chef had mentioned that a lot of Omakase places don't do this, It made a lot of sense. We ordered the Hamachi Jalapeño, tuna Crispy rice, tuna 5 ways, single nigiri pieces of sea bream and mackerel on my side and my husband ordered more basic pieces which I can't recall. We also Ordered the Hokkaido scallop cucumber roll. As soon as we tried the apps, we regretted not doing the omakase just because we knew it was gonna be that good. For Context, I haven't found any place in New Jersey that felt like a go to sushi spot that had high-quality fish, incredible pairings and seemingly consistent. The Hamachi jalapeño were bigger cuts of tuna with like this jalapeño paste sauce. It was amazing and proper spicy. No addtl sauce needed. The crispy rice tuna was insane. The hot rice paired with the cold tuna and their fixings were amazing. It didn't look like much, but it packed a huge punch of flavor. I think it might be the wasabi they use But both the wasabi and soy sauce were insanely good The tuna way of our little attempt at omakase ish. They gave you four pieces of Nigiri ( 2 being fatty tuna pieces) And a chopped tuna hand roll. I'm a texture person so I wasn't a fan of the hand, but each piece of tuna was better than the next. The fatty ones were insanely melty and lovely And I just really goes to show that I don't think I've had good high quality, fresh sushi or fish from many places Because no place matched up to this. I had ordered a piece of sea bream which was insanely good. I've never tried anything like that before and if I could, I would order 20 of those alone. The mackerel was really good and not fishy at all as well. The Hokkaido scallop Cucumber roll was very simple, but packed a huge bunch of flavor when you dipped it in the spicy sauce that it was paired with alongside a soy sauce wasabi combo. You could taste the quality and freshness. I was drinking a glass of sparkling wine... The wine was fine before I had the sushi... But drinking a sip while eating my sushi totally changed my palette as the sparkling wine paired so well that it became sweet. Last, but not least the miso cheesecake - Absolutely incredible and made in house. We ordered two more to go And they thought we were joking. That's how good it was. I don't miss New York City when I have sushi from places like this.

My boyfriend and I were in the area and decided upon sushi and landed at Jugemu…read more We were warmly greeted and seated right away and service was attentive and friendly. I enjoyed the best spider roll of my life. The soft shell crab was encased in the most perfect rice. My boyfriend was wowed with his selections and the green tea was fresh, hot and satisfying. We ended our meal with purple potatoes and ice cream. It was interesting and enjoyable. I would definitely return here especially to use their spotless and stylish bathroom!! Definitely highly recommend though you may need to plan in advance and make a reservation.

I put in a take out order for weekday lunch from here. I picked the eel avocado and shrimp tempura…read morerolls that were $12 each. Upon arriving at the restaurant, saw it was packed with guests dining in during lunch hour. The place is relatively small with sushi sanseis working in a corner station. A staff member handed me the order right away. Both the sushi rolls were packed in a small box, with some wasabi and ginger. It can with tiny bottle of soy sauce and a nice pair of chopsticks. The sushis tasted decent but were way too small is size and quantity. Each roll had 6 pieces only, not even 8 like most places do. I was still hungry after eating both rolls.

About 30 minute wait on a Friday night as they don't take reservations ahead only after arriving…read more Not a lot of tables but do have seats at the bar. Very friendly staff. The sashmi/sushii was a bit miss for me as some of the pieces had a slight flavor to it...karaage was fried just right but this also had a slight oily taste to it. Caesar salad that came with out set had a citrus flavor..Everyone loved the food so I think it was just my taste buds... the matcha ice cream was really good even though I don't like matcha. Go figure..

Amazing service, even better food, been going there for YEARS and continue to enjoy going. Lovely…read moreowners.

Seriously just order the Hwe Dub Bab. Sooo good (I love the spicy sauce it comes with - like…read moregochujang). I thank the lady down the street at cocohodo for recommending this place and dish. You get miso soup with your lunch special and the hwe dub bab is very similar to "poke" and bibimbap but everything is more deconstructed (rice on the side, sauce on the side). The fish is all on a bed of veg and looks very bibimbap-like, with a twist (raw seafood). You get a really good portion of different sashimi. We also tried the Usuzukuri appetizer, which is Fluke sashimi with special sauce and roe. Husband got the rolls. Super duper reasonably priced and tastes fresh! The restaurant is owned by a cute Korean couple. Felt very homey. We went back to order food for dinner for the fam. Unagi-don is yummers - the eel and unagi sauce is great. Wish there was more sauce to soak the rice underneath cuz that stuff is addicting. The combo platter is so beautifully put together. Was a huge hit with the family!

Brought to you from the owners of Mirak Cliffside Park so you know they will provide some fresh,…read moregreat Japanese. Received a warm welcome from the whole staff. Restaurant is beautiful and spacious. Parking lot available as they are in a small strip mall. I am frequently in the area so will be back often for lunch. Have brought many of my coworkers and everyone has loved it.

A cute modern sushi spot . The service is great from the minute you walk in everyone is friendly…read morethe sushi rolls were very fresh I highly recommend!

Everything about this place is great. The owners are great the food is great sometimes I order in…read moreand it's just as good fresh I recommend highly

The best spot !! Very casual in the best way. I don't love restaurant dessert but their fried ice…read morecream is amazing! The service. Is great too. If you want to be a regular somewhere, go here!!! They remember how you like the food and sauces you want

We had a great first meal here. Nice selection of sushi and kitchen items on the menu that came out…read morefresh and fairly quickly. We found the quality to be good, especially for the value of the meal. Loved that it wasn't overloaded with rice, too. Surprised to find out that they've been around for some time yet we haven't tried it until now. Can't wait to make it our go-to AYCE spot!

Asahi Sushi in Norwood is a reliably consistent option for freshly-prepared Japanese cuisine in a…read morecasual, no-frills atmosphere. Encouraged by several posts on local Facebook groups raving about Asahi Sushi's 'all-you-can-eat' option, I recently visited with a large group (four adults and two children). The service was exceptional -- we were seated right away at one of the large group tables, the staff was very responsive, and a massive amount of food which barely fit on the table arrived surprisingly quickly. Diners can order sushi rolls and sashimi as well as a variety of freshly-made traditional Japanese dishes (teriyaki, tempura, etc.) either à la carte (paying for each item ordered) or on an 'all-you-can-eat' (AYCE) basis ($28 for lunch or dinner on Monday through Thursday; $30 for lunch or dinner on Friday through Sunday and holidays). AYCE includes soup, salad, hot and cold appetizers, sushi, sashimi, tempura, teriyaki, and even ice cream or tempura bananas and oreos (if you have room for it after your meal). Even if you're not in the mood for a heavy meal, I still recommend the AYCE option if you're going to order more than two of the premium sushi rolls (which range from $14 to $15 apiece). There's no limit to the number of orders you can place, but it's best to pace yourself by ordering a few items at a time. We ordered a LOT of food for our group, including several hot and cold appetizers, katsu chicken, sashimi, and special rolls. While the quality and freshness of the ingredients was obvious, the overall experience definitely put an emphasis on quantity over quality. I tried the Kiss of Fire roll (made with tuna, salmon, and yellowtail topped with avocado and spicy mayo) and the Outstanding Roll (made with spicy tuna and avocado topped with pepper tuna). Both were perfectly acceptable, but they felt uninspired and lacked the distinct flavor or 'wow factor' that makes a sushi place a true destination. My meal definitely wasn't bad -- the service was great, our large order was served very quickly, and no one got sick. I'd give it 2.5 stars, rounded up to 3 stars. It's a solid, consistent option if you are in the Norwood area, especially for families or large groups. However, it didn't quite live up to the 'must-visit' hype for me. I'd return for the convenience and value, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. PRO TIP: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home or stop at 86 & Vine right across Livingston Street to enjoy with your meal. Asahi is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol.

Solid, cozy sushi spot. Veggies and rice are fresh, and I like that they have non fish options…read more Their ginger dressing is the best! Workers are very kind and polite. Food was ready on time after I ordered. The prices are reasonable, and there's plenty of parking. I will order from their lunch menu again.

Fresh sushi Great options and flavors…read more Mostly carry out . The inside is very cozy and tiny