Really chill place in an unassuming strip mall. I liked the selection and couldn't decide, there were so many fun rolls to try! My brother loved his sushi and sashimi special. Totally worth it, everything was delicious. My Christmas roll was simply amazing. And the Ms. Mango roll was yummy too. I need to go back to try more for sure! The tempura appetizer was a nice start as well. This was for lunch on a Saturday and the service was pretty good and the bathrooms were clean. Would recommend and go again! read more

Ryujin Sushi - Sushi and Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

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Honestly this is one of the best sushi places around. It's pricey but worth it. We usually get the crispy rice, 1-2 of the special rolls and one regular roll (non veg). Each time, it's amazing. Today, we decided to try things we usually don't so we got the spicy dumpling soup, ryujin salmon set, sweet genie (veg roll), and green devil (veg roll). We amazed at how good their vegetarian rolls are!! I didn't miss my normal rolls!! (Except for crispy rice). My husband had the Ryujin salmon set. It came with miso soup. He enjoyed all the salmon! He said they melted in his mouth. Service and ambiance was nice. Great place for a date or celebrating special occasions with your loved ones! read more

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Excellent all around Japanese restaurant. Always crowded make reservations. Now they have a liquor license as well. All the sushi is excellent as well as tempura read more

This place has become one of my favorite Japanese restaurants not only in the area but of all times. Their attention to details as far as quality, quality and plating, sets this place apart from others. There quality of fish can be placed in a fine dinning restaurant easily. I have bring many people here, tried many dishes and everyone always leaves happy. On the weekends, I do recommend you make a reservation as this place does get really busy. They have also opened up a new omakase section. I can't wait to try thay out. read more

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The sushi itself was delicious and the fish tasted fresh! However, we waited nearly an hour for our sushi. We ordered around 8pm on a Friday night and there were some people there but it wasn't crowded. We asked the waiter for an update around the 45 minute mark, and she offered miso soup and salad on the house. It wasn't until 9pm when we got our rolls and we were all inhaling our food. Overall, the sushi was good but the wait was truly agonizing since we came hungry and ready to eat, but had to wait so long. read more

Ordered carry out and tries the sashimi and 2 rolls. The food was very fresh, light, and hit the spot! read more

Ryujin Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

I'll start the review with the positive - the food is always delicious. This review is mainly about their level of service in particular with their online takeouts. we ordered last week online which said it would take 10-15 minutes. I waited until we were 10 minutes away to place the order. When I went to pick up the order there was a large line of people waiting. long story short I waited an hour and 15 minutes inside the restaurant. They did nothing to apologize, offer money off, even a drink for the incredibly long wait. What upset me the most was the lack of communication - we had no idea why it was taking so long, how much longer, etc. I asked for a manager because at that point I wanted to cancel my order and conveniently the manager never came out but my food was ready. The lack of management here and customer service is terrible. (i will say the girl at the front desk did her best and this was not her fault). Unfortunately they ruined our Mother's Day dinner. while the food is great, I don't want to return. read more

Came here on a busy weekday night post physical therapy session, drawn in by a TikTok ad and a slew of positive reviews. I asked for a table for one and grabbed a seat at the sushi bar. I opted for their omakase deluxe, which featured around 13 pieces of chef's choice sushi. Every piece was exceptionally fresh and beautifully prepared. I especially enjoyed their mouthwatering wagyu beef selection. I paired my dinner with hot green tea, and the attentive staff made sure my cup was never empty for long. The sushi chefs were polite, kind, and clearly skilled at their craft. As a pleasant surprise, they offered a complimentary seared tuna salad. The quality here rivals some of the more expensive omakase experiences I've had in New York City, but at a much more reasonable price. My total, with 25% tip included, was a bargain at just around $135. I went to Daniel's a month after this place which ran me $1000 dinner for 2, and honestly the food here at Ryujin was much more satisfying. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm in the mood for top-notch sushi. read more

We had some takeout from there, we got there 5 minutes before the kitchen was to close and were kindly informed so we didn't miss it. Staff at front desk is kind. Sushi quality was good, and my fiance agreed, and he eats a LOT of sushi. read more

Excellent sushi and couldn't be fresher. I have had many fishy-off tasting spicy tuna and sashimi from local NJ sushi spots, but not here! The scallop/immitation crab roll is delicious. The two person combo for dinner has a nice variety of fish and rolls. The stir fried udon can be made less salty for kids (they are very accomodating) From what I hear, the best value is coming on a weekday for lunch. The lunch special is around twenty dollars. Highly recommend for sushi in the bridgewater area read more

Best sushi in the area. Lived in New York for many years and this place could compete with some of the best in the city

Still excellent! They can get incredibly busy so I recommend a reservation for peak times. Even on weekdays there can be a wait for a table so can be worth planning ahead on OpenTable. We ordered Ryujin Lovers last night and with miso, a small seared tuna dish, and then a huge platter of sashimi and sushi and rolls. We felt it was a great deal and very good quality for $75. read more

Ryujin Sushi - Ryujin Lovers - excellent value for dinner for 2 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

My friends and I celebrated a birthday in our group here last week and had the best experience! The service was great, the aesthetic/ambience was perfect with clean, minimalistic decor. The food was fantastic - We ordered a number of different rolls, the Yaki Udon noodles, veggie gyoza, avocado salad, the spicy edamame (so good!) and veggie fried rice. I'm usually never WOWed by spring rolls but even their spring rolls were great - crunchy, savory and honestly pretty perfect. Don't skip the Ms Mango and Butterfly Effect rolls and the avocado salad! read more

Ryujin Sushi - Ms. Mango Special Roll Sweet Potato Tempura Roll Sweet Genie Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

I have a go-to sushi spot close to home but decided to venture out and try a new place. I made reservations for 7:30pm on a Saturday night and upon arrival there were two other parties who also had the same time booked. Despite arriving before them, they were seated before me. I went on to wait for another 30 minutes to be seated. I feel like they overbook for their reservation times. The veggie sushi was good but nothing spectacular. My husband got the veggie ramen as well and thought it tasted okay. read more

Best sushi spot on the east coast, consistent and fresh, staff is solid.. I've been here probably 50 times, never disappoints.

Excellent food, we have always had great service. Not your average sushi restaurant. If you have a special occasion I also recommend making a reservation and even their semi private area as well. read more

Our favorite sushi place!! Fresh sushi + good service. Causal atmosphere. Had my husband's birthday party there. Loved it. Reasonably priced. Can byob. read more

Yes, we did go back for my husband's birthday, and it was wonderful. He said Everything was perfect and loved layers of different flavors and texture. It was really interesting to watch the chefs work at the sushi bar. They sent us the complimentary sashimi salad, and then the mochi ice cream for my husband's birthday, so nice. Ryujin is now my favorite sushi restaurant! read more

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Made a reservation here for my wife's birthday dinner and Ryujin did not disappoint! Ryujin actually has some of the best quality fish in the area hands down. The service was overwhelmingly excellent even with the whole restaurant packed and plenty more customers waiting. Ryujin is beautifully lit up and the bright ambience and decore makes the restaurant look much bigger than it actually is. Onto the food!!! We started out with Live Scallop special and it was delicious albeit a little small for the price. They did put multiple parts of the scallop both in sashimi form and in the salad on the side. Excellent however not sure if its worth $21 as its essentially only one piece of scallop sliced thin. The special rolls were all good, my favorite being the Hanky Panky roll since the fish was seared. The Uni and Ikura Sushi was delicious. PRO TIP: Take half the Ikura and swap it with half the Uni. The combination is so good and wildly popular in Japan!!! The Tokyo Set (Chef's Choice) featured really great premium quality fish. The Uni here was different from the one ordered ala carte and was even better and their A5 Wagyu Sushi was really good. The Ryujin Tuna set was great as it served both regular tuna cuts, toro and a slice of tuna tataki. All in all we're super happy we tried this place out. They have lots of affordable options along with their premium sushi/sashimi. Definitely try their premium cuts!!! You will not regret it!! We will definitely be coming here again, sooner rather than later. read more

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I'd def recommend getting a reservation on the weekends. We came at 5pm on a sunday, by the time we left which was around 6:30pm, the place was packed and people were waiting both inside and outside. The food was delicious! Honestly surprised they had such high quality fish. The tokyo omakase set was very good for its price point. It came with edamame and a miso soup. The ryujin tuna was amazing! The tuna was really fresh and high quality. We got rolls as well and added uni and ikura sushi. The uni that came with the tokyo set was much higher quality than the sushi portion. But both were equally delicious. The restaurant itself is spacious and clean and they refilled water/tea pretty often. Would definitely come back, maybe next time we'll try out their lunch specials! Highly recommend this spot read more

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The fish was so incredibly tender in the sushi! Fresh and tasty, served beautifully. The appetizers were creative and inviting so will try them next time I go. The servers were friendly, informative, and attentive. The interior was open and soothing although quite simple. read more

Great food, some unusual selections, particularly for NJ. It is a little noisy, but the food and service outweigh that!

My favorite sushi place that has blown all my old favorites out of the water. The special rolls are great though though on the pricey side. The simple rolls are affordable yet the taste is luxurious. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order here. Highly recommend the spicy scallop roll. read more

Ryujin Sushi - Tuna Roll Spicy Scallop Roll Summer Special Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Very good sushi with lots of roll options. Steamed Gyoza also very delicious and fresh. It is clear that the owners and staff put a lot of care into the food. A little noisy of an atmosphere and it gets very busy, even on a week night, so reservations are recommended. read more

Great sushi and even better soup. The place is good for a date night too. Price is on par with most other sushi places. Friendly staff too. I drive past ten other sushi restaurants to come here. read more

The sushi here is top notch, very fresh and creative! We came during the week for a late lunch. The lunch specials are an absolute steal! You get a huge amount and a great variety of food for pre-2020 prices! If you're not getting the lunch special, then the rolls are a little pricey. However, I am willing to pay those prices for the quality and the overall experience. The interior is very pretty and clean and our waiter was very nice and attentive. Cannot wait to go back. read more

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I feel ashamed that I'm just getting to review Ryujin now. I discovered this place in winter 2021 and was immediately blown away by the quality of their ingredients and the care in preparation. I've probable eaten here 30+ times since (including delivery). Although they make some decent fried rolls served with spicy mayo, the real gems lie in the simpler preparations that allow the ingredients to shine (I'm tempted to say authentic but I've never been to Japan so I'm no authority). Their sashimi will give restaurants 3x the price a run for their money (and outright beat them if you're in an area not known for high quality seafood.). The chefs also express their creativity while remaining tastefully restrained in the omakase (I think the Osaka with toppings is what I typically get). Some of these flavors combos will absolutely leave you speechless. You MUST try the warm tossed noodles as a side. They're just perfectly seasoned simple noodles that my friends and I just cannot go a meal without ordering. read more

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Went for sushi on an awfully hot, humid day. This place inside is cool and light and airy, already setting the stage for the food to come. I'd never have come here without our local friends' recommendation, because it's just a small place in a strip mall! Four of us decided to share 3 appetizers. We had the kani salad, the seaweed salad, and the edamame. The kani was different from others I've tried (& not liked much); the crabmeat (probably, possibly, it could have been surimi) wasn't overpowered with mayonnaise but had what the menu called a sweet onion dressing that was good and made it a lighter dish. The seaweed salad and the edamame were exactly what we expected and tasted fresh and delicious. Each couple shared the sushi/sashimi platter. Any other day, I could eat that all by myself, but a.we had those appetizers and b.somehow we weren't so hungry, I guess due to the heat. So it comes with soup or salad, and we each chose to share the salad (could have ordered an extra one or a soup, but again, we weren't very very hungry). All the fish was cool and fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and quick but not rushed. We really enjoyed the meal, and I'd come back when I'm in the area. read more

Everything amazing, food , service And ambience going back soon maybe tomorrow , one thing to recommend they should have octopus grill read more

This is a fairly new sushi spot in BW they took over the space of a previous sushi spot. They definitely gave this place a makeover that's for sure . It's a BYOB which is nice and they have several large tables but you definitely want to make a reservations if you want to guarantee a table especially on the weekends. Now also keep in mind they close for a while in between lunch and dinner for a few hours so check the site . The staff was super friendly and very attentive. They have 4 or 5 sushi chefs going and they can get those orders out quickly. They spaced dishes out nicely Just as you were about to have the last bite the next dish was already on the table. I truly enjoyed everything I ate the freshness and the simple flavors meshed so well. The were presented to the table nicely plated. I definitely recommend everything . The yellowtail jalapeño so delicious it just melts in your mouth. We tried fresh live scallops which I had never eaten a raw scallop but it was delicious very light and fresh . We also had the Tuna Tataki which was equally delicious with the sauce they place over each piece. The octopus salad was simply plated with fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumbers drizzled with a simple sauce. For our main dish I tried the Chirashi ( omg so good) it was an chef selection of sashimi over season sushi rice. Definitely a must have!! My SIL had a Bridgewater roll and a Nemo roll both were delicious. They definitely have a great menu selection and prices are very reasonable. I will definitely be back . read more

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We visited for the first time on a Friday night and called in the afternoon for a reservation; we were only able to get a reservation at 7:45pm. Even when we arrived, we had to wait another 15-20minutes for a table. The food is definitely overpriced, but the restaurant is very nicely renovated. Service was a bit slow, but understandable for a busy packed night. We ordered several pieces of sashimi as well as the special hokey pokey roll. We also ordered the spicy dumpling soup and sashimi pizza. Everything was good! But we highly recommend the hokey pokey roll!! The sides were very good too. Sashimi was hood, but didn't really amaze me for the price. Overall this is a nice place to visit occasionally (def make reservations) for a night out. It's BYOB!! read more

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It's the best sushi in the area, hands down, by a mile. Quality is always on point. Everything is super fresh. I truly hate getting sushi from literally anywhere else. read more

We had an enjoyable dining experience at Ryujin. The restaurant is tastefully decorated with an upscale vibe. The service was decent. And, the food was just fine. By just fine I mean very good but not incredible. Very nice presentation. I will give them that. I ordered the Chirashi which was on point. A decent amount of fish. Fresh. No fillers such as mock crab which is a plus. I would certainly dine at Ryujin again if I am in the area. read more

We were here for a small birthday celebration. We got there early because we wanted it to be more on the quiet side. There were families there already. Their rolls are nice sized. Fish pieces are all sliced well. I especially liked the ginger dressing. It was not watered down like other restaurants. Service was attentive but less so when it got busier. Will definitely be back on a regular basis if I'm in NJ again. read more

Wow! My husband and I were on a road trip and looking for a nice place to treat ourselves to dinner and we were not disappointed. The quality of the fishes (this is grammatically correct when talking about different species lol) was amazing. The creativity of the combination of rolls also made it unique. Lovely toro and toro salmon as well. The crispy rice was soooo crunchy and delicious. I didn't particularly love the deconstructed version but it was so good that I can't complain too much about that. read more

1st time trying this place. Did the crispy rice with spicy salmon. Never had crispy rice like this. Terrible. And $16 read more

Ryujin Sushi - Crispy rice with spicy salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Great restaurant. We tried 4 different appetizers and 4 different sushi rolls and all of them were prepared to perfection. The quality of food was excellent. Everything tasted fresh. Our server was also very friendly and attentive. The reason why I didn't give 5 stars is due to the underwhelming molten lava cake dessert and the not so clean men's restroom. I would still come back. read more

Food was great, omakasi was delicious, service was excellent, Jin is a great sushi chef

I've been to many sushi restaurants all over the USA of varying quality. While the yelp reviews were high for this NJ restaurant we honestly weren't expecting too much when on a lacrosse summer trip. My daughter and I were just hoping for fresh fish and decent taste. Needless to say we were happily surprised. The nigiri, makimoto and hand rolls were uniformly excellent and the quality of their fish and skill was much higher than expected. We highly recommend! read more

Ryujin Sushi - Unagi Nigir - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

This is by far the best place to buy sushi if you are in Central Jersey. The Fish here is incredible. I highly recommend trying the spicy scallop roll. It is so fresh and the scallops just melts in your mouth. The rice is seasoned very well by itself. The ambiance is such a great place for a date night. They normally have specials each week and you can never go wrong trying them out. read more

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