One of the best Sushi spots i've tried in NJ. (and I'm a sushi addict!! - once a week type guy) I'm not sure if it was the BYOB that had me TURNT or that I was with a group of 12 having a great time, but the atmosphere was great as well. Awesome for groups. The sushi we ordered was ridONKulously good: My favorite rolls in order: 1. Digimon Roll 2. Godzilla Roll 3. Mexican Roll 4. Spider Roll Very friendly service, she was even nice enough to split the bills for such a large group. Highly recommend this spot. Great little find can't believe I've never been here before. read more

Nori - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Solid sushi spot in Montclair. I usually pick other places to go to for a sushi dinner but I usually pick Nori for lunch. Delivery is always done very well. Food arrives fresh and on time and nicely packaged. Good sushi restaurant! read more

Nori - Salmon don - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

So i hoped it would be a good place for sushi, but its not. The restaurant is nice but it was pretty cold, I was freezing in there. The service was friendly but the girls hardly speak english and they do not understand what you order. Horrible! We ordered the miso soup which was not very warm. Avocado salad was ok but about half of an avocado with sauce for 6$... We ordered two rolls and sashimi. We got the sashimi and one of the rolls. I did not want to believe how tiny those rolls were, almost like a sample, 8 of them.. i did not like it tho, had no flavor, after I asked about my tempura roll, which we still was waiting for and after this the waitress girl gave us the check. Actually even better she did not understand we had one more order..I do not think i would like that roll anyway and I rather have dinner somewhere else where actually you get enough food for dinner, not just samples. I do not like this place.. read more

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Bugsbunny role is the best vegetarian sushi roll I have ever had. Everyone I know who tries it, loves it. Don't ever stop making this roll! I love it. The vegetable fried rice is also really good as well as their veggie noodles. I also tried the teriyaki chicken which is good. Bugsbunny is still my favorite though. The only sushi I will order! read more

My favorite local spot for sushi. They also have really good sesame house dressing for their salads and ginger dressing. I always order extra it's so yum. Their sashimi selections melt in the mouth every time! My favorite rolls are volcano, spicy Caldwell, tuna and yellowtail, exotic roll #4, and yam yam eel. Everything I try new here is always delicious! read more

Nori - Quarantine take out edition from Nori montclair. - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

The sushi here is amazing!!!!! Everything is made fresh, especially the shrimp tempura! The batter is so delicious, crispy, and flaky that it literally melts in your mouth. Some of the best that I have tried! The donkey Kong was really great and different too if you like salty and sweet! Ambience was calm, service was fast and efficient, and food was great! 100% recommend! read more

Nori - Donkey Kong roll - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Not even sure this place is average at best. Wife and I went out for a drink nearby and got hungry and craved sushi. Spicy crab and spicy salmon crunch rolls were decent, pork gyoza was good, we also ordered two speciality rolls. The Nori delight was okay but the King crab was nasty. Tasted funky and the size of the crab was a joke. I don't understand how this place has survived in the heart of Montclair for so long. Also the shumai sucked! At least the manager took the king crab off our bill. If in the area, make the trip to Ninja Sushi in Nutley, the best! read more

Nori - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Seriously the best sushi in Montclair! We came after a day of beauty appointments and loved it! I had a 3 roll combo and my cousin had a couple rolls and a few pieces of sashimi. Everything was delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

Nori - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Was in the mood for sushi.. the place I. Or ally go to was closed at the time so we found this one by accident.. walked in and was almost ready to walk out because it was completely empty.. Our waitress was very attentive.. they made some adjustments for us by cooking the salmon instead of having it raw.. it was excellent.. we ordered about 4 different types of sushi & they were all excellent! I love the BYOB! Will be back soon! read more

Nori - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Favorite sushi place near me! The sushi is amazing and the apps are delicious as well. My all time favorite roll is the snow mountain roll. The sushi pizza appetizer is great. I've had the kani and tuna sushi pizza and both were delicious. The pork gyoza are also a great app. The sushi is very fresh and you can't go wrong with any roll. I would highly recommend to any one looking for good quality sushi. read more

Nori - Spicy Calwell and Spicy California Roll - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

My client Kyle orders from here all the time. We found him a new place to live in Montclair and to celebrate our departure I asked where he would like to eat, he loves this place so we came here, my first time. We had BYOB and 3 rolls I had a soup. Crowded but the service is excellent. I had a specialty roll with soy paper Miso soup with tofu Couldn't finish it, but it was quite good read more

Nori - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

What do you want? When it comes to sushi that is, well this place has it. But what else may you ask, it's fresh, tasty, light and done on the spot. The staff is super attentive and sweet. I tried another spot two blocks away and I wasn't impressed at all and then someone recommended this place. Well thank god because after that I drove back twice more. Amazing sushi read more

Whenever I get together with my best friends and we have a hard time deciding where to go to catch up, we can always count on #NORI Montclair to be in our top choices. There's a parking lot in the back that's open for more than just this restaurant so it tends to pack up quickly depending on the time. They have plenty of seating for groups, which we love. And it's spacious enough where you don't feel bunched up. Service: The waitresses are always attentive and accommodating to your needs. A lot of the sushi spots I have visited, you always get servers that will mumble when you ask for more spicy mayo sauce. But these ladies do it with a smile. We like them. FOOD: Fresh, delicious, and affordable. They have plenty of exotic rolls and basic rolls to choose from. Love the spicy mango shrimp ! They also have some great lunch specials. It's BYOB and don't say you didn't have time to get a bottle --there's a liquor store right next door. read more

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Nori was our second choice for dinner in Montclair on Saturday night, but from now on, it's going to be my first! We made the short walk to Nori after we found there was a 90+ min wait at that *other* popular restaurant on Bloomfield Ave. It's all good; we were craving sushi anyway and I was looking forward to trying a new place. No wait! Thank goodness. The restaurant was busy, but not crowded. We were seated immediately at a cozy "booth" table near the side windows. Our waiter brought us waters & 4 wine glasses for our obnoxiously oversized bottle of wine (BYOB!). The menu is, in a word, outstanding. There are two pages jam-packed with really creative, fun, and interesting specialty rolls. On other pages, there are sushi/sashimi specials, vegetarian options, & bento boxes. So much to choose from! I finally settled on two rolls: Donkey Kong and #1. Let me just get this out of the way: THE DONKEY KONG ROLL IS EVERYTHING. It first caught my eye as a hilariously named specialty roll, but then I read the description: Shrimp Tempura roll with a Fried Banana on top? How could I not try it? It literally changed my life. I didn't even know you could put a fried banana on top of a sushi roll -- but Nori did, and it WORKS. The shrimp tempura was perfect, the roll was fresh & lovely, and the fried banana added another layer of crunchy/caramelized/sweet. When I finished it, I wanted another one IMMEDIATELY, but I resisted because I didn't want to turn into a sushi roll (a la Violet Beauregarde). But seriously, I highly recommend you try this roll! It's a little out there as far as sushi goes, but it's sooooo worth it. The #1 roll was also very good, and I would be singing its praises if I wasn't so in love with the Donkey Kong roll. The #1 has salmon, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, & tri-color tobiko (which I had to look up - no shame - to learn it's just flying fish roe). The #1 was very tasty! The salmon was fresh & the veggies had a nice fresh crunch to them. I really enjoyed this roll too! My two rolls came out to $30. There was no BYOB/corkage fee either, so yay! Our bill for 4 people was just under $100, which is more than reasonable for a sushi dinner. In the back, there's even a really cool private room with one of those low tables where everyone kneels on those low pillows. I'd love to try that! And so, while I definitely plan on returning, and I have every intention of bringing my friends & my fiance next time, Nori only gets four stars. Why? The service was a bit slow (we were starving), and the group behind us was particularly loud & obnoxious. Perhaps they brought a little too much BYOB? They knocked into the partition behind me more than once, and I think the entire restaurant breathed a sigh of relief when they paid their bill & left. Hopefully my next visit will inspire an updated review! I'm so glad we found each other, Nori! Let's never part. Until next time -- and save me a couple of fried bananas please! read more

Nori - Left: #1 Roll. Right: Donkey Kong roll. Middle: lovely orchid! - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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I hate to write bad reviews these days, but our sushi was mostly inedible. We got a large array of sushi, soups, gyoza, and negimaki. The gyoza was decent, as were the miso soup and salmon sushi. The rest was just terrible! Scallop, tuna, white tuna, red snapper, and a special roll were all watery - as though the fish was frozen for a long time. Negimaki was too tough to eat. We'll find somewhere else! read more

I'll strongly preface this review by saying I'm no sushi connoiseur. If I eat it twice a year, that's probably a stretch. So, take my opinion with a grain of salt. Service was friendly and prompt but I was not too impressed with the sushi. Neither the tuna roll nor the sashimi tasted all that fresh and some of the rice was overcooked. The miso soup was good, but the tempura was a bit bland. I suppose I'll give Nori another shot, but not before trying out some of its competition. Street parking. Casual environment. BYOB, like most spots in Montclair. read more

I'd consider this place a hidden gem. Food and service was great and even better are the prices. My favourite roll was a special not on the menu...Ocean Roll They have a wall of the various celebrities that've come in...Stephen Colbert being the one that stands out in my mind. read more

Nori - Ocean Roll - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Best of all the NJ sushi restaurants. A Montclair must visit establishment if your a fan of sushI. The combination for two is fantastic. Also try their sweet potato app...out of this world. Its been way too long since I've been there, I must return! More complete review after my next visit. read more

DONT ORDER FROM HERE. this place is a scam. i ordered on door dash and the menu picture showed that i would be getting 12 pieces of california roll sushi for the price $6. however, i only got 6 when my food arrived. it did not specify anywhere else (including the online menu on the website) that i would only get 6 pieces for $6. in addition to that, the butterfly rolls order showed that i would be getting 14 rolls for $11.50, but when it arrived i only got 8. the sushi look nothing like the pictures, by the way. i honestly would let this incident slide and wouldn't have left this review, but when i called the restaurant for further clarification, i was treated terribly by the front receptionist who answered my call, Jenny. the customer service is the worst i've honestly seen, ever. she gave me so much attitude and snark, and she lied to me about the menu as well. she said that if i wanted to see how much sushi i was gonna get if i ordered through door dash, i should've also looked on their online menu on their website to check how much sushi is in each order. which is ridiculous anyways, because u cannot expect a new customer to who's ordering through doordash (which is telling them one thing) to also go on their website to double check. in addition , the website never even tells u how much sushi ur getting in one order, so that was a lie. so not only did nori sushi's doordash menu do false advertisement by promising more sushi than what customers actually got, but they provided no way for me to verify that information and their customer service lied to me about that. read more

I wrote a glowing review about a year ago. I went two times after that review and it was mediocre at best both times, but I like to give a place that used to be consistently good a chance to recover. Eat in - service slow and there were only two other tables. Take out: HORRIBLE. Ordered beef negimaki and it was like shoe leather. I understand beef may not be their specialty, but most Japanese restaurants can make it pretty well. Today: I will never go back! If I wanted airplane food I would book a flight on Continental in order to get crappy airplane food. Ordered a lunch special which is usually when I go. Opted to try something new and went for the Hibachi Salmon. The girl said it was grilled and came with vegetables on the side. She mentioned a bunch of different vegetables. What she didn't mention is that you get 3 slivers of carrots, 3 small pieces of zucchini, 1/2 pound of mushrooms and another 1/2 pound of almost raw onions. I'm sure this is fine if you happen to like mushrooms and onions, but I don't. I can work around them when needed but this was absurd. The photo is what was left after the sliver of salmon, tiny pieces of carrot and zucchini and some noodles. The salmon tasted like it was boiled and it looked it also. It was mostly grey with small touches of pink and has a rubbery skin attached underneath so I didn't find it right away. There was nothing "grilled" about this boiled mess. The noodles taste grilled which confused the hell out of me. Price went up from the menu I just got from them less than 3 months ago so I paid $10.70 for a piece of boiled salmon the size of Twix bar and a shitload of mushrooms and onions. If I ate a piece of salmon that tasted halfway decent, I wouldn't be so pissed. But to waste that kind of money for lunch and have it almost inedible is not what I wanted to do today. I'm a pretty good cook so for me to try to add a bit of teriyaki sauce and fresh lemon just to make something a restaurant SHOULD HAVE PREPARED edible was irritating. One reviewer said they "stopped trying". I agree with that and would like to add "they stopped cooking" also. Absolutely done with this place. read more

Nori - Nori. April 20, 2012. I ordered Hibachi Salmon. I got a ridiculous amount of mushrooms & onions w/ a sliver of boiled salmon - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Going to this place for years, one post dining event that laid me up, connection unsure. Have always been pleased with the food, price and service. Able to bring my own alcohol thereby avoiding overpaying for booze. Enjoyed sushi/ sashimi combo, shrimp tempura, mango sweet potato roll, California roll and some ramen soup. Nice time and the fish was all fresh. read more

We dine here almost every Friday n we r never disappointed. We order the Boat which is sushi, sashimi n 3 rolls. n the fish is cold, fresh, colorful n plentiful. The sushi chef takes pride in his design so our boat comes with assorted decorations such as carved carrots n celery to mimic flowers. They offer clear soup n delicious dressings the salad. The restaurant is clean n the staff is very friendly. I highly recommend Nori. read more

Nori - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

A sushi craving in Newark, NJ? Not much selection. GF knew where to take me: Montclair. We drove around a bit and saw this place so we went for it. The prices for nigiri and sashimi are slightly higher than what we're used to paying in San Francisco, but still moderate. I had a lunch combo so that was a great deal! $12.95 got me two rolls, soup, salad, and appetizer. The decor was cute, not overly done. The service was friendly. The menu was vast...lotsa creative rolls. The food was pretty good, so far. I didn't order any sashimi or nigiri. These rolls can sometimes be difficult to taste since there's so much going on, so wait for an update. I'll focus on the real stuff on my next trip. There WILL be a next trip! read more

Nori - Super Lunch Combo (my selections, you create your own) - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I've been here a few times for lunch. Empty - VERY slow service - Expensive - The food isn't bad, but it's not that memorable either. I think Nori might have been the "it" spot for Japanese a few years back, but it has since lost it's luster. read more

One of the best sushi restaurants in Montclair.... been coming here for over 6 years every time I come here they never fails always good always fresh read more

Nori - One of my favorite sushi restaurants in New Jersey. once you come here you always going to want to come back.... - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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My fiancé took me here for my bday and I love this place. It was my first time here and it was a quiet Wednesday night. The ambiance is a bit dark but the staff was extremely friendly. My fiancé and I ordered a sushi boat, which included sushi and sashimi for around $50-60, which I thought was great considering the amount of sushi you get. I'm very picky about my sushi but I'm always willing to try something once. The reason for my giving this place a 4 star was because the sashimi looked a bit dry. The fish on top didn't look as fresh as I would've liked, making me a little bit skeptic to eat the sashimi. One upside to this place is that it's BYOB. Those who are looking for a more intimate place in the Montclair area should try this place out. The prices were decent and the staff was fast. The preparation for sushi takes a bit longer, but well worth the try! read more

I've visited Nori several times. I've always enjoyed their sushi, which is all good. Their vegetarian rolls stand out to me, since they're very creative with them. This time, I tried their poke bowl, which I hadn't had before. It was really good, and was a big portion for a good price. The staff are very friendly and were great with my friend's young children. I also really like the brightly-colored light fixtures. read more

The food is delicious and the menu is reasonably priced and extensive. i'm always surprised when this place is not packed on a saturday night. favorite sushi spot. the presentation of the food is also notable (see photo) read more

Nori - Mango potato roll, fried banana cucumber roll, sweet potato roll, shiitake spinach roll, & perfect rainbow roll - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

A great sushi spot downtown in their business district in Montclair. There's street parking available and also a parking lot is also near by. They accept cash/credit, they take reservations in advance and provide take out or pick up. They do offer Free WiFi for the restaurant and there are seats available by the sushi bar. I had to try their sushi pizza $13 which is close to a scallion pancake with pierces of tuna/salmon/crab meat on top with seaweed salad, also ordered a eel and avocado roll $6.50 and orders their garlic spider crab $15 which comes with these amazing sauces. Since I ordered it for lunch it came with miso soup $3 and green salad $3. Would go back and try other items on the menu. Enjoy! read more

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Came here for my boyfriends birthday party and had a blast. Reserved the private room and it was a hit! Been coming here for years and food is always consistent and amazing. Yao was amazing and entertaining. read more

Nori - Dumbo to the left & spicy shrimp cucumber & avocado roll to the right. Creamy salad in the back (dressing not on it) - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Loved this sushi place. For starters we got the Yum Yum Eel. Highly recommend this if you like sweet potatoes. It was super delicious. For dinner we went with the Mexican Roll, the Donkey Kong, the Wasbi Roll and the Angel Roll. They were all very good and I highly recommend the Donkey Kong and Angel roll. Service was good and I will definitely be coming back! read more

If you like sushi, you'll love Nori! On Bloomfield Avenue, in the heart of Montclair NJ, Nori's expert chefs will create stunningly beautiful sushi rolls, pleasing to both your sight and palate. Not a fan of sushi, or too squeamish to try? No worries; Nori serves Pan-Asian, Teriyaki and Hibachi, various fried noodle dishes, as well as several Ramen Soups. I personally recommend the Teriyaki Filet Mignon, grilled over a bed of sautéed onions, with rice or noodles! The first time I ordered the Filet cooked rare, our waitress double-checked to make sure that's how I wanted it. Ironically, raw fish made sense to her, but rare meat was another thing entirely! Consequently, I had some doubt about how well it would be prepared. Much to my great pleasure, however, the fillet was done perfectly! I've ordered this dish on at least a half-dozen occasions now, and each time the Filet Mignon has been grilled to rare perfection! That's a far better track record than most of the steakhouses I've tried. With a friendly, helpful staff and courteous BYOB (bring your own bottle) policy, Nori is the perfect place for lunch or dinner with family or friends! read more

Used my trusty YELP app to find a "BYOB Sushi" in the area.. It steered me right to Nori! This place did not disappoint ! Here's the deal...Ordered a Sushi/Sashimi boat for 2 w/ special roles... Loved the M16/ Verona & Krazy roles, they were all delicious!! We even asked to alter a few things in the roles (which always makes you popular w/ wait staff) & they didn't hiccup!!! Our server was very helpful explaining some of the roles....will certainly be back read more

Nori - Sushi-sashimi boat for two! - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I agree with the other reviews... This place is just eh. Came here for my husbands birthday the other night and service was fine. It was a Wednesday evening around 7pm with about 5 other tables and our waitress was attentive and helpful. I had a pumpkin roll which was heavy, but super tasty. I ordered the chicken hibachi dinner and was underwhelmed. There were so many mushrooms, barely any noodles, and a normal amount of chicken. For anyone who has eaten at Mt Fuji or Imperial 46, Nori wasn't even a close comparison. read more

Nice sushi place. Wonderful customer service and the ambiance is nice and simple. The resturant is in a great location right on the corner and has parking in the back. read more

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While back in one of my old neighborhoods I've been wanting to try this spot. Since my hubby is a mega foodie he was quick to say "Of course babe!" so we stopped in an loved the way everything came out! I always get a bento box when I do Japanese and I loved every bit! read more

Although is was play with your child day, today and I totally understand entertaining a baby. However even though there are only two customers, the level of noise should still be monitored. I should say, it's possible someone is baby sitting as it's generally quiet and I can work if needed. Therefore I will keep the stars at a 4 rating which if today were my first visit I would give a 3 star rating. That said, the staff is attentive. I enjoy coming here because the sushi is always fresh and you can taste the quality. This BYOB has a great lunch special: for $13.50 it includes a soup, salad and two rolls- I had eel avocado and shrimp tempura. The afternoons are usually great for a no rush, relaxing experience. #prettyyummy #food #sushi #restaurant #feedme read more

Nori - Eel avocado and shrimp tempura roll. #prettyyummy #sushi #foodporn - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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This place is absolutely amazing. I have yet to find a sushi place this delicious. The restaurant is always spotless and the service is great. I come here with my family but since I moved out of the state, I don't get to come often. First time having this place in 4 years and the food is still as delicious as I remember. I always get the lunch special & the house salad and the misu soup are my favorite part. 10 out of 10 would recommend! read more

Nori - Mango & Donkey Kong rolls - Japanese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

If you don't want to read through a whole review, just know that I was unimpressed. The service was awful and the food wasn't anything special. My experience: My moms in a wheelchair and we asked if they could put two tables together instead of forcing us to sit as a party of three at a big round table. The restaurant was quiet as ever, and yet for some reason, the woman couldn't accommodate this request. Fine. I told the waitress that I was considering a few different bento boxes. As I pointed under bento box, but didn't include those two words again after ordering shrimp teriyaki, I ended up being served shrimp teriyaki (with noodles and rice). I was really confused when my food came, but the woman said that's what I ordered, so I dropped it. I'd rather focus on my company and not stress over what I did or didn't say. For $18, what I got was disappointing. It tasted just like the teriyaki that you can get in the food court at the mall. The two soups we got were room temperature and flavorless, and the salad was very average. The edamame appetizer lacked salt. To sum it up, I won't return. read more

Nori used to be the best sushi restaurant in New Jersey imho. They've been slowly going down hill and then the pandemic hit. Now they are take out only and delivery is only within a certain range. I live about 6 miles from the restaurant, ordered a little over $90.00 worth of sushi, added a $25.00 tip for the driver and got a text message stating that they wouldn't deliver to my address again because I was too far away and the tip wasn't enough?? I literally live maybe 20 minutes away from their front door. After being a loyal customer since their opening day, Nori has lost my business. read more