i ordered sushi for my office lunch and wanted to be sure the restaurant i selected had enough inclusive options for non shellfish eaters, and this was the perfect place. as a person with said allergy, just seeing there were more protein options besides the classic sweet potato roll was satisfying. i ordered around 15 rolls and they were swiftly prepared for delivery. when the rolls arrived, not only was i impressed with the packaging, but they looked so pretty! these rolls went out so quick, it was the fastest any of the food i've catered here has gone. 15 minutes! my favorite rolls were the fantasy roll and surprisingly, the fully vegetarian Jets roll. the fantasy roll had red snapper tempura, and banana somewhere somehow, and the sweetness of the banana cutting through the savoriness of the roll was indeed an experience. the jets roll took me by surprise bc i never would have thought i would enjoy mango, avocado, and sweet potato together. i will say i did find the chicken tempura roll to be underwhelming, but that was only bc there were so many other outstanding rolls. either way, i'm putting this restaurant in my gps RN to have that fantasy roll again. i've never heard of red snapper tempura before prior this, and this restaurant has definitely resurged my interest in sushi again. read more

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would give 10 stars for that salmon sashimi. Everything start to finish was insanely delicious. When you walk in and sit down, they bang a little drum. So cute and fun. It's an intimate dining setting, and perfect place to take to impress a date. The service was immaculate. The servers were kind and knowledgeable when I was asking about a few things on the menu cause there was too many good options to pick I needed help lol. Food was insanely good. and the black sesame bubble tea was also so good I'm pretty sure it's all locally sourced and you can tell in the taste. Can't believe it took me this long to finally try this spot. They've got a new regular in me!!! Plus the lunch specials look way too good to pass up I need to try one week! Overall, I loved everything but I would say standouts for us were the love boat (that damn fried avocado was insanely good), the seared salmon (10000/10), and the salmon sashimi. As well as any of the specialty rolls you're in for a treat. and if you like swiss cheese try the OMG roll!! it comes out in a swan on fire heard it's poppin here on the weekends. expect a wait or come during the week to be sat immediately!! we came on a wednesday night and there was no wait. read more

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Ninja Sushi welcomes customers with a grand entrance as they sound the drum and guide you towards your table. With cute little dishes and plates, the environment prepares you for a deliciousness meal flavor town. Gyoza (8.9/10)- The perfect appetizer with a crunchy surface and savory filling, the dumpling sauce really brought the flavors together. It also paired nicely with the soy sauce. The filling was gently meaty flavortown. Spicy Tuna Crunch (8.8/10) - An accurate name for this sushi roll (minus the crunch), the spice level was in my humble opinion perfect and very creamy. The tuna had a nice color and was served beautifully with a side of orchid (which also tasted pretty good). Kamikaze (9.2/10) - Also served beautifully with the spicy tuna roll, this one had avocado, shrimp tempura, crab, spicy mayo, and fish eggs. Many flavors came together with saltiness, a hint of sweetness, and some crunch from the tempura and eggs. Overall good sushi flavortown. Beef Udon (9/10) - Personally I believed it was gonna be a stir fry but that was my mistake. I was surprised with a nice bowl of thick noodles, bean sprouts, cabbage, cooked beef, and carrots. The broth, seasoned perfectly, brought all the flavors together harmoniously. Although the soup was filling, it also felt nice and light to consume, the broth is really the star of the show as it left me wanting more. I was a fan of how many bean sprouts were given, they were oh so nice and crunchy. The other toppings were alright, but personally i was a fan of the noodles, broth, and meat the most. At the end of my meal, I was provided with a nice bottle of probiotic beverage, which was the perfect answer my dehydrated mouth. My overall was pretty damn good, I will definitely consider coming back here again when I crave a nice set of various rolls. read more

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Ordered from Ninja Sushi last night. We ordered 6 rolls: Fire Roll, Go Go Roll, mountain Toll, Spicy tuna and crunch, spicy tuna and avocado, and salmon and avocado roll. All of the rolls were good for the most part. We also were surprised how big the specialty rolls were. This was a lot for two people and we definitely ordered too much. The order took some time to arrive but they were fresh. The rice was pretty sticky which made eating a bit difficult as the rolls would stick together and create a bit of a mess when you tried to lift a roll. The presentation was nice and the rolls were organized. One critique is that with the amount of sushi we ordered I would have hoped they would have provided more than 1 spicy mayo sauce. Overall, it was good sushi, but I can't say great. read more

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I have Ben wanting to try ninja sushi for a while because of their posts on instagram. The restaurant itself is tucked away almost hidden and I liked that they had private parking. The servers were very nice and accommodating to kids as we were celebrating my 5 year old's birthday. The food was great and I love the free rice soup they provided to start the meal. read more

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I absolutely love this place. Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh. The service was great as well. This is great for a date night or just to come and have some dinner with family like I did. We order a bit of everything so we can share! Come check them out! read more

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Holy moly. I have so many and no words at the same time. This is the more HIDDEN GEM I've ever encountered. Every dish i had I genuinely loved and we tried a LOT! The service was .. dare I say.. the best service I've ever had??? Her name was Carmela and she ROCKED! The owner is phenomenal too. He genuinely is a true and true chef. I can't even describe how much I liked the Swiss cheese sushi roll (which I never thought I would love it so much) The ambiance was a perfect cozy sushi spot to grub and chat! 10/10 place .. do NOT sleep on this spot read more

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i am soooo confused by the place. Judging a book by the cover, a place called ninja sushi with a dodgy location... was expecting the worst of the worst. I walk in and the servers and banging gongs and the crowd this place brings in is also very interesting.... definitely not a crowd that i would trust with sushi recommendations. It was stuffed with people dressed in costume, to families with little kids, to an influencer table that had cameras and flashing lights set up.... it was VERY VERY ODD. The older lady who i presume ran the place was very very kind and personable and when the food came out .... i've never seen rolls SO BIG. the picture do not do them any justice SO BIG. twice the side of normal rolls i couldn't properly fit a single piece in my mouth correctly bc it was just so big. Me and my boyfriends usually get 5-6 rolls to split at typical sushi places and finish it all.... we had to take three rolls home. AND to my surprise.. the sushi was good-- great even! I'm shocked and confused and their sushi saves them which is what it's all about right? Would definitely come back-- maybe takeout? maybe during a less busy time? that crowd still haunts me but that sushi is worth the pain. read more

Ninja Sushi - Ramen Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Best sushi around. Period. Found this place by accident when my former favorite sushi spot closed early one night. Haven't looked back since Great service, great food, cozy vibes. FRESH and good variety read more

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Parking in back of house & entrance is there. Nice decor & they bang a drum which is fun when you enter. Service is nice but the food I wonder. Actually a few diners but looked like they had sushi & katsu. Well I ordered Ninja Ramen which I thought was like a tonkotsu ramen but was very Americanized. Just a boiled egg not even soy marinated egg. Had a slice of seaweed & bamboo but I don't understand why spinach, carrots & corn?? And the 3 pieces of chashu pork were not tender, tough to bite through. I need to redeem this ramen at another authentic ramen spot. read more

Ninja Sushi - Ninja Ramen is ehhh, very Americanized. Not to get here maybe something else - Ramen Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Ninja Sushi in Nutley, NJ. This place will blow you away with their special rolls! You have to check out the OMG roll, it comes on fire-with spicy lobster crab tempura and Swiss cheese. Whoever thought of to put melty cheese on sushi is a genius! The standard sashimi and sushi are also worth checking out-so fresh and a very nice portion! You know I love a BYOB place too. The staff is super friendly and Ninja Sushi was so delicious & fun! read more

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Delicious! Great service ! It's a small place but w big flavors ! Had a great time ! Delicious dessert and nice appetizers ! read more

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Cute little sushi joint in Nutley. When you walk in they bang a gong (the number of people in your party= the number of gong bangs). Waitstaff was very helpful and attentive. The sushi was good with a lot of options, especially for a vegetarian. They brought us a complimentary appetizer (rice pudding) and dessert (small yougurt drink). The food was good and fresh and will definitely come back when I am having a sushi craving. read more

I get it is a Friday night, a busy time, but am finding it hard to understand how to go orders placed after mine (of seemingly similar size), are coming out quicker. 30 minutes after pick up time, still standing here... read more

Yumm. It's been a while since I've visited Ninja Sushi and I'm not sure why! Stopped in for dinner with my boyfriend yesterday. We were in the mood for a hearty bowl of ramen. I started with the green salad which was delicious, the dressing is my favorite. He got the sweet potatoes tempura which was great too. We both got the chicken ramen, I asked for not spicy and they perfectly accommodated. The chicken was super tasty, the broth was great and the noodles nice and chewy. I do wish the egg was a little runnier but still good. The staff was fabulous, really great. The decor is lovely in here too. Parking is in the back. Can't wait to come back! read more

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The best sushi place in New Jersey, everything here is literally perfect, high quality ingredients and super friendly service!! highly recommend!! Phil the owner/chef is so nice and welcoming! read more

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Ninja Sushi is the epitome of a hidden gem! Wow, this place is truly incredible! Phil and his team serve up outstanding sushi, some of the best in NJ by far! The staff is super kind and the restaurant makes you feel right at home with its unique decor. Our favorite rolls were the OMG and Fire rolls. Incredible flavors and prepared to perfection! Be sure to add Ninja Sushi to your must try list for NJ restaurants. BYOB so don't forget to bring your favorite bottle along with you! Thank you Phil for the exceptional service and hospitality, we can't wait to come back! read more

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Phil and his crew are awesome! Loved the OMG roll with cheese on top and other entrees we tried. The restaurant started getting full during dinner time. Love when they hit the gong. Parking is located in the back. read more

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I feel like all the restaurants in the area serving bento boxes are similar. This one was pretty good! I ordered take out and everything came neatly packaged, nothing spilled. The dinner box came with a generous amount of food; rice, 6 piece california roll, beef and veggie mix, edamame, miso soup, green salad, and dumplings. The dumplings were my favorite, they were delicious, well seasoned in soy sauce. The beef was also pretty good, I liked the addition of veggies and it wasn't overly salty or overcooked. The miso soup, salad, rice, rolls, and edamame were basic, I feel like they're pretty standard with all bento boxes. I think this is my go to for bento boxes because everything was good. We enjoyed our meal and the food came quickly! read more

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Solid place for sushi. Lowkey location and in an unassuming building, with the main entrance in the back of a building with its own parking lot. Sushi was good for a fix - we got the process roll, Chirashi bowl, udon and the ninja ramen. Chirashi bowl was expensive compared to other restos we have been to for its size. The ninja ramen was rich and well seasoned. Their udon broth was light and flavorful. Their princess roll was okay, the kani top was a bit dry but still good to ea service was friendly and prompt. We were seated right away around 6pm on a weekend night. Interior is cozy and clean. read more

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Staff were very helpful. So many great sushi options on the menu. You have to try the omg and fire rolls, the smoky taste is amazing. The rolls are beautiful and delicious. Loved the bubble tea as well. read more

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Came here on a date that didn't work out, but the sushi absolutely did. Fresh fish, perfectly balanced rolls, and presentation on point. Would 100% come back for the food... and without the bad company. read more

With the increasing popularity of Japanese food these past few years, it seems like trendy new ramen or sushi spots are popping up everywhere. Sushi is not raw fish; that's sashimi. Sushi refers not to fish but seasoned rice; any dish made with this rice can be sushi, whether or not it contains fish. Located in Nutley, my partner, our friends and I decided to pay a visit to this establishment as first-timers off of Washington Avenue for dinner. Reservations were easily made via Yelp for 6. Upon arrival, don't be fooled by this hidden local gem as one enters the back of the restaurant through their parking lot. From the front of the establishment, one can't see the restaurant, hence the name Ninja Sushi. Greeted by the staff upon entering their cozy interior and announces the number of customers with a bang on the drum above the register. Fitting with the theme of the place's name, there were Katana swords on the wall and, amusingly, Shuriken (Ninja's stars) embedded in wood among the wall decor. The menu was extensive, from sushi to ramen and rice dishes. The dessert menu came on a wooden paddle. For starters, we decided on the Gyoza, Seaweed Salad, Garden Salad, and Sweet Potato Tempura. As the main meal, we ordered the Chicken Teriyaki, the Fire Roll, the Love Boat, Bang Bang Rolls, and Tonkatsu. The meal comes with miso soup. Complimentary rice rolls and rice porridge began our meal. The sushi here is as fresh as one can get. The presentation of the food is very artfully stunning, delicious, and tasty. After our meal, they give you a complimentary yakult--a milky, sweet drink to help with your digestion. The servers were friendly and accommodating, especially Carmela, who checked in on us periodically. Even the owner, Phil came out and exchanged a few words. Pricewise, it was reasonable and worth it if you are looking for quality. We were so stuffed, and our stomachs were satisfied, which we can recommend. read more

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Time for an update! Food still fresh and great! Place still very clean and cute! Menu has been updated with many sushi options now including Swiss or pepper jack cheese? mashed potatoes on top?! I just couldn't do it. Complimentary item used to be boiled shrimp sushi, now it's a protein free item of some sort. I was looking forward to the Uni special, but they were not offering it tonight. ??? Ordered fried calamari special, tempura shrimp bun, seaweed salad, chicken teriyaki bento box, Hawaii sushi, black sesame boba, and a soda. Hawaii sushi was my fave as it was like a layer of California rolls with tuna mango poke on top. Servers were attentive and sweet as usual, but they sadly rushed every item out. Arrived at 6:45 and was already given check at 7:30. We barely had a chance to get thru each course and ended up taking everything home. My boba was only served to me at 7:10 because they were making fresh batch of tapioca pearls. We were given a bowl of miso soup and 2 mins later was asked if we were done when no one even had a chance to eat it yet. Overall, food is still great, but definitely ensure you tell your server please do not bring out every dish within mins of each other. It instantly set off my anxiety and I no longer wanted the food. I never had this happen before so I'm not sure if this is a new norm. However, go to clipps website and grab yourself $30 worth of food for $15. Of course, don't show your coupon till check out time! I'll stick with 4 stars hoping this was just a fluke tonight. read more

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A friend and I decided to grab dinner here on a Friday night after seeing good reviews as he was in the mood for rolls while I wanted ramen. We called to see if seating would be available for walk-ins and were told that the restaurant would be able to accommodate. After parking in the ample lot, we walked into the restaurant and were directed to a table, but not before the server announced our seating with loud bangs on a drum suspended from the ceiling. We ordered the shrimp tempura, Ninja ramen, Hip Hop roll, and Kamikaze roll. Our dinner started with rice porridge and rice balls courtesy of the restaurant. They were unexpected, yummy surprises with nice flavor. The shrimp tempura was the right balance of crispy batter to shrimp for my friend, although it could have been a little bit thinner for me. The ramen was good, but not great -- the broth was on the saltier side and I was disappointed that the egg was an average hard boiled egg, rather than soft boiled with a gummy yolk. I tried a piece each of the rolls and found the different flavor combinations interesting. Between the Hip Hop and Kamikaze, I preferred Kamikaze for the popping texture of maguro (the orange roe) on top. Each piece of the roll is a mouthful: While I was able to fit each into my mouth, my friend had to take multiple bites of one piece to finish. Dinner finished with Yakult, again courtesy of the restaurant. If you like different combinations of rolls, Ninja Sushi is a must as there are pages of different rolls, even separated out for spicy, regular, and vegetarian. (However, I would recommend passing on the ramen.) The portion sizes are huge and the prices are economical, so Ninja Sushi is great for your stomach and wallet. The salty ramen does drop my rating to 4.5 stars, but since half stars aren't possible on Yelp, I am rounding up to 5 stars. I plan to return to Ninja Sushi when I have a craving for unique sushi roll combinations. read more

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This is very small restaurant, but great quality. Parking is small in the back as well. The quality of food is great. I ordered miso soup, seaweed salad, Salmon sashimi, Mountain specialty roll sushi and Thai bubble tea. They brought rice soup complimentary in the beginning. Service was great. Overall enjoyed a lot. read more

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The keys to a great restaurant is consistency and Ninja has always been consistent. Food has been on point from the first time i tried it which was over 6 years ago till present Service and vibes are very welcoming but it's all about the food The special rolls were huge and tasty. They did not skimp out on the expensive ingredients like fish roe, fish and etc We especially enjoyed the hwe dup bap which is basically a Korean style poke bowl but better It comes with numerous fresh veggies and loads of raw fish like salmon and tuna in a sweet spicy red pepper gochuchang sauce and you mix everything in with rice. It is a must try! read more

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For lunch takeout today, we decided to stop by this adorable and quaint eatery, and I must say that it did not dissapoint! The Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box was our choice! It was fulfilling and excellent. It came with California rolls, rice, salad, dumplings, edamame, and soup in addition to the wonderful chicken teriyaki. The dish was savory and wonderful all around! The food was generous and reasonable for the price, the service was friendly and welcoming, and all things considered, this modest restaurant was very good. This location has a little bit of everything, therefore I strongly recommend it! I can't wait to go back and try more things. read more

Ninja Sushi - Chicken Teriyaki Box - Ramen Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

My favorite sushi spot in Passaic county and probably in the immediate area. When you want a good roll that's got the sauces and the toppings and the whole show, this is the spot. They have a great selection of innovative rolls and they're all actually good, none of them weird. I really love their "baked" sushi (the ones that come in foil), but I've never disliked anything I've ordered. Everything always tastes fresh, the servers are always really sweet and attentive, and the vibes are lowkey but the place is always mostly full. I've still never not gotten a seat. The chef always sends out a couple of starters, like a little complimentary bowl of congee or a little sushi treat. They also give you a Yakult style yogurt drink after the meal. read more

Ninja Sushi - Ramen Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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Its amazing for the number of years I have been coming here, I haven't left a review yet! This has been and is my favorite sushi place in northern Jersey. DONT CHANGE ANYTHING!! I have tried others but always come back to Ninja Sushi in Nutley. Their sashimi salad is a must everytime. All the servers are amazing! Our server was Adriana and she is so sweet. Don't change nothing :) read more

Ninja Sushi is a very friendly place, and the sushi is delicious. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys Japanese food.

Ninja sushi has one of the coziest, tastiest and friendliest sushi spots in nutley/ Clifton nj. Phil is so dedicated to the restaurant and his staff is very kind and accomodating that it reflects in the food and the overall feel of the place. Visit them and eat to your heart's desire! Definitely a five star experience. Parking lot behind which is a plus!!! read more

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The rolls taste great, and fresh , the service is amazing.loved everything they have my only issue is the limited variety of appetizers and the fact they don't have sashimi other than that loved the rolls and been there 3 times already read more

Definitely one of my fave sushi spots! They have a big assortment of rolls, as well as hot dishes, like ramen! The best ive had here has to be the Bang Bang roll - because im a spicy tempura lover! This place fills up fast, so highly recommend reservations! read more

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Came on a Saturday for lunch. Wasn't busy so didn't have to wait for a table. Comfortable cozy vibes as it's a bit small inside. Friendly staff that are very attentive. Menu has tons of options, it was hard to narrow it down. Started with avocado tartar which did have a good spicy kick. The fish inside was fresh and sauces were tasty. The spicy crab salad was a good portion for sharing. Not too spicy. Tried the ube bubble tea and it was a bit slushy like where there was clumps of ice in it. Wish it was blended better. Ordered two rolls - Butterfly and Godzilla. Both were huge. Tough to eat in one bite. Also they have a lot of rice on the outside. Totally forgot to take a picture as I was so excited to eat it. They were both really good though. Butterfly had three types of fish that melted in your mouth. Godzilla was my favorite the cream cheese, salmon, tamago and walnuts. The walnuts gave such good crunch. First time having nuts in a roll. Would come back to try the roll that comes in foil in the shape of a duck. read more

Ninja Sushi - Avocado Tartar (Spicy) - Ramen Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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This place was amazing! Was visiting from Jersey and had seen their page on IG. Sushi and drinks were great and so was the space. Although it was busy the customer service was on point. Would definitely return on my next visit to Florida. read more

Let me start off by saying that I usually do not review restaurants, but I LOVE Ninja Sushi so much and had to share how incredible they are! As someone with a gluten allergy, it can be scary ordering from restaurants because I never know if I can trust that my food is allergy friendly. The amazing staff at Ninja has always been more than helpful and understanding of my allergy, whether I order on uber eats or pick up in person! They even include gluten free soy sauce packets in my order. Above and beyond!!! Ninja staff are also incredibly welcoming and friendly. The girls working in the front are so kind and sweet! They always make me smile when I pick up my order. :) My boyfriend loves the OMG roll and kani salad, and I love the shrimp/avo/cucumber roll and tuna/avo. Definitely the best, freshest sushi in the area!!! I highly recommend Ninja Sushi! read more

Ninja Sushi - Shrimp Avocado & Cucumber Roll Salmon Sushi Tuna Avocado Roll - Ramen Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Great neighborhood restaurant. Good service and food was yummy. I had the udon noodles and sushi.

We really wanted to like this place. It's a small neighborhood Japanese spot. The place though small is cute but we were not at all impressed with the food. We were craving some good ramen and decided to order two different types from their menu. Without going into every minute detail of critique, I'd say, the ramen we tried was missing a majority of basic things which makes up a decent ramen. The broth was super watery with no flavor at all, the toppings were a bit weird as well and noodles were missing the texture consistency as well. read more

Ninja Sushi - Spicy Seafood Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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Brought my dad here Saturday, oh boy was it a good decision. Food: food was very good across the board. We were provided rice porridge and we got the bao buns (not pictured because they went quick), miso soup. And a mix of rolls which include the Heart roll and Butterfly roll. All incredible. Service: the two girls who helped out were very good and timely with everything. Aesthetic: nice appearance which is really well kept. A lot of ninja art which goes with the name as well as numerous mounted katanas. read more

Ninja Sushi - Ramen Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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