Such a hidden gem in cliffside Park! And do you know how I came across this place? I asked tiktok…read morefor a Japanese restaurant recommendation for dinner in New Jersey and this place popped up! It's a cute little restaurant with plenty of street parking. Service was on point--never missed a beat, but not overbearing! And don't hesitate to ask for their recommendations because they're all foodies, we could tell! Started off with the bluefin crudo and oh my God the tuna was ridiculously tender just melted in my mouth.... I had to fight the urge to lick the sauce off the plate! The branzino is a must-- especially if one of your parents just takes it from you and finishes it for you. Every dish was delicious, including the desserts! I didn't know I was missing lucuma from my life! Will definitely get the chicken chaufa next time only because the pork belly was a little too fatty for us. It's BYOB but the we decided to do mocktails instead; they were fruity, crisp and refreshing! Just try all of them lol

Decent food. Good service…read more BYOB, which is a nice bonus. In the heart of Cliffside.

I ordered their ramen and pot stickers to go and they were super good! I highly recommend giving…read morethem a try!

Closed until further notice. Hope the staff is getting better and hope to see you back open soon!read more

This place was great!…read more We love sushi, and we are so glad we found this spot. I was in the area and was looking for a good spot for dinner. I'm so glad I found this restaurant. We were seated in the back private room because the front room was packed. We watched them make all of the rolls, as we were right at the sushi bar, where all of the food was being made. We had bang bang sushi, edamame and I had their orange blossom roll. This was the freshest sushi I've ever had. It was amazing. We'll definitely be back!

I heard they had a good lunch special so had to check it out. Made an OpenTable reservation. They…read morewere very busy. I got the sashimi set. - Fish was very fresh. - Tempura was heavily coated in batter Their miso soup had two tiiiiny pieces of tofu, which had I known, wouldn't have ordered a la carte for the kid who loves the tofu in miso soup. When I asked, the guy said they don't really include tofu in their soup. Clean bathroom. Street parking. Parking app didn't work and needed change. I will check it out again. Maybe takeout.

I've been a patron of the OG Sazanami for years while I lived in Jersey. Came back to visit and had…read moreto try their new spot. The new location is more spacious and brighter. The concept here centers around their hambagu which at the other location was limited per day and was served with their signature curry. We got a few appetizers and enjoyed each one thoroughly. The tartare was a standout. For mains we got red wine demiglace hambagu and the kaisondon. The hambagu was as good as I remember; juicy, tender, explosion of flavor. I would love for there to have been a curry option though as it was truly my favorite J curry in the states. The miso soup is also is different. It's more like what you'd typically find as opposed to their previous homey version. Overall very solid spot from one of my favorites.

This place specializes in Japanese hamburg steaks, which, for those who are not aware (like me…read morebefore coming here), is basically just a thick burger patty. I got the original hamburg steak which actually contains both beef and pork with the gorgonzola white cream sauce and kinoko baby bell mushrooms. The steaks come in a set with other sides including white rice, miso soup, salad, chawanmushi (steamed egg), and a scoop of mashed potato. It was $23 + $2 for the mushroom topping for all of this food (which I couldn't even finish), so I'd say the value is pretty good. The steak was good and juicy, although to be honest, not sure if it's better than in the normal burger form. The gorgonzola white cream sauce dominated the flavor profile a bit, though it was pretty good if you like cheesy sauces. They make it clear on the menu that it takes 20 min to prep the steaks, which was an accurate estimate. The staff were fairly friendly although I thought they could've been a bit more attentive. The restaurant is situated on River Road, which is quite a busy street with limited street parking at times. There is a decent amount of seating inside though and the place has a chill clean environment. Overall, I enjoyed my meal, but it wasn't quite impressive enough to warrant a full 5 stars, especially with the prep time. That being said, I would still definitely recommend it if you are in the area and interested in trying a hamburg steak.

This is a highly recommended sushi restaurant…read more The fish is very fresh, and the rice is perfectly sized. It tastes almost the same as the sushi I had in Japan. The service is also very attentive. I will definitely come back again.

Ordered takeout from here for a party and celebration... 2 big sushi platters, edaname, dumplings…read morewith miso soup. Very convenient location. Food was freshly prepared and packaged nicely to transport back. We picked up so no delivery. Street parking so on weekends might not be easy to find a spot but we just went to pick up food and go. All the food was very good.

Yummy, fair priced roll, fast and friendly takeout service the sunset roll was greatread more

I have always seen this small sushi restaurant but have never walked in. From the outside might…read morelook closed, but inside has a sushi bar and a few tables. Feels like a nice homey local place. They have a good lunch special menu and im sure everything else has similar flavor. I went with the lunch box and my favorite part was the tempura. Everything else was averagely good and good for the price i thought. The sushi was good and tasted fresh. No complaints.

Food is good, service is okay. We order fried rice and also…read moresushi. Ambiance is good....

Place was a bit of a letdown overall…read more Wasn't aware this was an AYCE place, I believe it wasn't prior. Place looks really nice outside but looks comparatively run down inside. Main complaints are the no sashimi and free water/tea. As per all AYCE, you should charge for leftover food. However, they stat also on the menu they'll charge if there is an excess of wasted appetizers and rice. There are no options on the AYCE menu for the sushi without rice. All your sushi needed to come in a roll or paired with rice. Seems a bit unfair. No water or drinks available without charge. Only had tea and water bottles that were 2-3$ each. Sushi was fine but it's more in the middle of the pack in price in the area for AYCE sushi, not including the price of drinks. In addition, the fact I can't just order fish without rice is a major letdown.

We stumbled on this spot on a road trip back home and had some of the best food of the summer!…read more The Hamburg steak is a deliciously flavorful hamburger-style meat with a side of rice and gyoza, and even a cup of miso soup! The mochi donut was also incredible. This Japanese supermarket features tons of Asian ingredients, food, and drinks but also has an extensive food court-style eating space with many options! Counter service and self-seating (it's very hard to find a table on the weekends). Highly recommend!!

Summer festival (games and food stalls) was here a couple weeks ago - soooo many people, hard to…read morefind parking, but delicious options all around. They closed off part of the back lot for the food stalls and the parking lot backed up so much onto River Rd that the cops had to come manage entry/exit traffic. Lots of deals, ice cream and more tastes.

You will not find the door unless you look hard, but it is worth the effort. The fish is fabulous…read more Style is traditional with a flair. Service was impeccable. Most importantly, the overall experience was lively and just fun!

Sushi by Sea is a speakeasy concept with a secret password for entrance, and a down low address but…read morehonestly it doesn't need the gimmick. This restaurant is so outstanding that it shines all on its own. Located on a very unglamorous busy avenue, you would never expect a Michelin quality meal awaits. But once inside, you fall down the rabbit hole into what feels like a private party that you were lucky enough to score a invite. Everyone sits at the 10 seat counter, and the chef/master of ceremonies is at the center. The chef and staff chat with all the diners, and establish a warm atmosphere. Then begins the show. The chef prepares and delivers 17 courses that are of the absolute highest quality and skill. Every dish was stunning. I dare you to show me a better omakase dining experience in NYC, where it would be triple the price. I left here feeling like I had just woken from a dream. Definitely my favorite dining experience in several years.

- Vendor located inside Mitsuwa serving a variety of tempura and soba dishes; moderately busy on a…read moreSaturday evening around 7p--food court was still fairly lively; vendor stall appeared clean and organized; large menu with photos displayed next to the ordering counter made it easy to browse - Service was excellent--staff were friendly, patient, and very accommodating; we had an issue with a voucher not working properly and they were extremely helpful in resolving it with management - Food was very good overall: the tempura sashimi set included one large piece of fish, two shrimp, seaweed, broccoli, pumpkin, and string beans--the tempura arrived hot, crispy, and fresh without feeling too greasy; the sashimi portions were on the thinner side and could have been a bit fresher; only thing missing was a soft boiled egg--would've been nice to have it included with the set - Overall, a filling and satisfying meal, especially if you're craving fried Japanese comfort food--definitely best enjoyed fresh, since the tempura loses its crispness once it cools down

THE FOOD ----------------…read more= Edomae Plate - Mix of tempura was just OK. Anago, 2 shrimps, seaweed, green veggies, squid and sweet potato were unfortunately no longer super crispy by the time I took them to my table and put my chompers on them. Plate included white rice and a verrry soft boiled egg. = Menu is relatively simple and consist of variations of different tempura options. THE SERVICE ------------------- = Took a little time for my order to be ready since they were pretty busy on the Saturday evening that I visited. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Hannosuke is part of the group of vendors inside of Mitsuwa Marketplace. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- + Nada.