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    OEN Omakase

    4.6 (7 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Marvin S.

    Ambiance The ambiance was definitely upscale & modern . Upon entering and going up a very brief flight of stairs, you're greeted by the hosts as you enter OEN's lounge area where you take a moment to relax and enjoy the dulcet tones of jazz/ uptempo type of music. The area lends itself to various tables and seats that accommodate the max number of diners for the evening. It also does a very good job of promoting conversation between everyone else participating in the omakase. Service The morimoto team does an excellent job in making you feel comfortable and catering to your needs. Everything was well explained from the welcome beverage down to how we were all seated. Which apparently was depending on which number you were on the reservation list. Chefs even took into consideration allergies as I overheard some saying that they can't have this or that etcc. Food The menu chef Morimoto curated for the evening was very well thought out . Each course chef explained what it was we were about to eat and often times gave us his inspiration towards each one as well. The menu itself mentioned that it's 12 courses; However, it doesn't mention that in those courses Morimoto has multiple elements in those dishes for example, one course had Wagyu but he prepared it two ways with different sauces per presentation. I personally liked everything he served for the evening as he didn't just focus on straight Japanese flavorings and methods. I did have a favorite dish which was a tuna course he served but it tasted like a traditional Filipino humba to me. OEN's focus is not all nigiri sushi just fyi it's a wide array of different bites , yes there was nigiri too but the focus here is more of actual bites and dishes. My only complaint/ suggestion would be the pricing. For $319.81 ( paid at the time of reservation). I get you're trying to offer an elaborate & elevated dining experience but for that price point I'll just go to NYC next time and get the same experience and quality of service for around $250.00 all in if that makes sense. I've been to every single Omakase in New Jersey to date and OEN's price point makes it the most expensive in Jersey to date. Overall, really great experience & good food plus the fact Chef Morimoto personally served us his menu was the highlight.it's definitely for special occasions or if you are someone who is passionate about omakase as myself and wants to see what it's all about.

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    Minoru

    Minoru

    4.4
    (81 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    Women-owned & operated
    LGBTQ friendly

    Honestly I had incredible conger eel in Japan and have never had a better experience since. Every…read moreeel I have had in the U.S. has never compared, even the eel I had in Seoul, so I was hesitant to order it at Minoru. But this was absolutely worth it. I'm so glad my husband pressured me to. The eel was incredibly tender and delicate on the inside with a delicious crispy exterior and a rich flavor with every bite. The contrast in texture was so so good and it honestly exceeded my expectations in every way. I wish I had more. Easily the best eel I have had in the U.S. I'm still thinking about it weeks later. My husband ordered the Wagyu donburi, which was excellent. The Wagyu was incredibly tender. The waitress also cracked an egg over the beef. It came with rice at the bottom, miso soup, and broth. I also really appreciated that our waitress came over and explained the different ways to enjoy both entrees. There were four different ways to eat each one, which made the experience feel much more thoughtful and interactive. I enjoyed eating mine plain and mixed with broth, scallions, and seaweed. These were the only two dishes we ordered and both were excellent. I will definitely be back for the eel again. It is definitely cheaper than flying to Japan to get my fix.

    Super cute date night / special occasion spot. I believe they only take reservations. There was…read moreplenty of paid street parking and you need to walk up their stairs to enter the restaurant. My first impression was that the railings were sticky. We were pleasantly greeted & sat down. The waitress took our order & provided us with the hand towels. We ordered a couple drinks, and plenty of food. The best item we tried was the Karage (fried chicken), it came out steaming hot & crispy. My husband ordered the Wagyy app & it was good too. I ordered the Shrimp Tempura noodles & my husband a Salmon sushi rice dish. All were presented beautifully, tasted fresh & light. The atmosphere is trendy & cute. The service is great & friendly. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

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    Nami Nori

    4.4
    (171 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    My friend and I met for lunch at Nami Nori Saturday. She had been there before and recommended it…read morefor us. This was my first time there, and after that meal, it will not be my last. I love temaki! We started with shishito peppers with a smoked honey miso. I was curious to see how they did vegetarian options, so I went with five plant-based temaki. I'm hard-pressed to pick a favorite; each one was so delicious! -- avocado "toast" -- cucumber black sesame -- tofu chimichurri -- sweet potato tempura -- maitake truffle Our waiter was so nice and welcoming. She checked in on us and answered questions that we had about the menu. That kind of genuineness and hospitality always makes the dine-in experience a notch above. I hope to return again soon. The eatery is close to the Welmont, so I made a mental note to remember it next time I'm seeing a concert or show. Nami Nori in Montclair is highly recommended!

    Second time coming to Nami Nori and had amazing service as always! Always good to make a…read morereservation ahead of time as it gets pretty busy during the dinner rush! We love nami nori for its upscale and clean feel! Its well lit and doesn't seem like a night club lol. Food was amazing!! The spicy tuna dip was delicious and actually spicy! The caviar service has gone up a bit in price since we came here a couple years ago but it was too good of a deal before! All the handrolls were amazing but our favorite was the toro scallion. We added some of our leftover caviar from the apps and it mixed perfectly!!! Spicy lobster is definitely a must as well! Can't wait to come back for our next date!! Pro tip: theres a parking deck right across the street behind the bike store! You can cross through the lit up alley pretty safely there.

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    Nori

    Nori

    3.7
    (294 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Is this the best sushi in NJ? No, but you get a friendly staff , great selection of apps and rolls,…read moresome unique menu items like sushi pizza and fried banana on sushi (digimon roll), but the number one selling point for me is the prive point. For how expensive everything is nowadays, they keep it affordable hell without it feeling like budget sushi. All the fish tasted fresh, no complaints here

    Came here on a Tuesday night with some friends. The restaurant was very empty, but they did have a…read morelot of takeout orders ready. We were able to be seated right away and the person who greeted us was incredibly kind to us. The restaurant is fairly spacious. They have lots of tables and some booths. As we were looking through their very large menu to the side, what to order, the waiter brought an appetizer on the house, which I believe was some kind of tempura fish, which was pretty good! We ordered four rolls and one miso soup. I do have to say that other places give you the miso soup when you order more than one roll, so it was different that we had to order it separately and pay for it separately, but I understand that restaurants are different. We got the Montclair, the Caldwell, the salmon avocado, and their Hawaiian roll. The one that truly stood out to me was the Hawaiian roll, it had kiwi and mango on top which made for a delicious combination and very refreshing. The other three rolls were OK, nothing outstanding. That miso was a bit sweet, which was different for me. At the end of our meal, they gave us orange slices and they were actually delicious! It was a cute surprise and truly showed the vibe of the people who run this place. Overall, the bill came around $50ish which was incredibly cheap for all four rolls and the soup. I definitely would come here again to get the Hawaiian roll and maybe try out some other stuff!

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    pastaRAMEN

    pastaRAMEN

    4.0
    (546 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    10/10, no notes!! I literally cannot wait to eat my…read moreleftovers today. We ordered quite a few items because we wanted the full experience after waiting so long to try this restaurant. WORTH ALLLL THE HYPE!! Speaking of hype, the vibes were good and the type of atmosphere that anyone would feel welcomed in. I saw dates going on and enjoying the tasting menu which is the perfect way to bond, groups of guy friends, families and then us, girls night out to catch up with my best friend. By the way- service was great, too. Friendly, fun & personable from everyone we encountered. Back to the food: *Calamari, super yum! *Caesar Salad, very yum!! Not your ordinary *Pescatarian Bestie ordered the Shrimp Scampi and enjoyed it! I ordered the Wagyu Short Rib Ramen and wowza, it's everything I hoped it would be and more. A generous portion of tented beef, I almost wish the ratio of ramen was higher though but seriously no complaints! I will be back, STAT!! Don't forget to bring your own vino cause it's BYOB

    Let's start by saying our server Matthew was incredible. He was observant, on top of everything,…read moreand had high awareness of the kitchen being behind and slow. We really didn't care about that as we were enjoying our wine and each other. Matthew alone 5 stars! This was our first time eating at pastaRAMEN and we had heard a lot of mixed reviews. The pictures on-line make it look like a fancy place so we did dress up. When we arrived we quickly realized it's not what they advertise and what's in the pictures as it's actually a small run down dive spot. The biggest attraction must be its BYOB as the line was out the door with people holding 2-3 bottles of wine and beer. We were really hopping for the food to be great! Unfortunately we were disappointed causing the 2 star review on food alone. The quality and freshness was poor and everything was soaked in multiple sauces. We had the Cucumber salad that should have been called the pickle salad as there were more pickles than cucumbers. Also the calamari which is hard to mess up but they somehow did with 3 different sweet sauces on it. Next we had the Ramen which they are known for and it had Fried Chicken in it??? It was frozen store bought chickens they warmed up. The last thing we ordered was the black cod, this could have caused us to get food poisoning!! One bit each and we both had to take a sip of wine quickly to get the taste out of our mouths. We couldn't even take a second bit. They did give us free dessert because everything took so long which was very nice but that was our great server Matthew. Dessert was good! Another side note the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting with pee on the floors and all over the toilet in both bathrooms. We did have a good night because we brought a very nice bottle of wine. Too bad they didn't give you real wine glasses. It was more of a plastic cup. I don't see us ever going back.

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