Food & drinks were delicious. Lychee martini was sooo good. Service was great. Will definitely return. read more

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We've been coming here for a few years, and unfortunately the experience has declined noticeably over time -- which is disappointing because the restaurant has a lot of potential and a great market. We've visited almost every Thursday during the winter, and the dining room has repeatedly been uncomfortably cold. Most guests, including us, kept our jackets on throughout the meal. When we asked about it, we received conflicting explanations: the manager said the heat had just been turned on because dinner service was starting, while our server told us the heater was broken. Given that we experienced the same issue earlier in the winter -- when space heaters were set up -- it seems like a known problem that hasn't been properly addressed. The bathrooms were even colder, which made things especially uncomfortable. On top of that, the bathroom fixtures had rough, visible trim/paste around the edges, which looked unfinished and unappealing. The food quality has also slipped. The Korean fried chicken bites used to be a favorite, but this time they tasted like plain store-bought chicken breast with only a light drizzle of gochujang -- barely enough to notice any flavor. When our drinks arrived, the server joked that they would "warm us up," which felt a bit tone-deaf given how cold the space was. As a long-time customer, it's disappointing to say this will likely be our last visit. read more

Came in for an early dinner while walking around Hoboken. No complaints! Restaurant was empty besides us (it was raining) so service was good. Reasonable prices. Appreciated ice in the water read more

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ATTENTION ATTENTION!!!! Do you like salt??? Do you like loud house music??? If the answer is YES, this place is for you!!! Congratulations u just struck gold! My GF & I went to get nice Saturday night sushi and to our surprise, got salt poisoning instead (joking for all intents and purposes). Do you like miso soup that tastes like a mouth full of ocean water? That's what I'm talking about. Sushi was good but over priced!!! Oh and don't forget your ear plugs!!! The music was so loud. This place is doing to much but the service is 1000%. Our waiter is a dog - great guy and we might become best friends one day. Again - Attention! Ty for tuning in! Adios! read more

While on business, my client and his wife who live a few blocks from Saku suggested this as a great place for dinner. They were not wrong a wonderful little restaurant right in the middle of Hoboken with drink specials, her bottle of sake was half price in addition to our plate of mixed rolls. We also had the seaweed salad, which was quite tasty. All the food was bursting with flavor and very fresh. Great restaurant and wonderful experience. read more

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Saku used to be the premier sushi restaurant in Hoboken. For years, the food quality was reliable, the fish was fresh, and the service was impeccable. It was our go-to spot when we wanted consistently excellent sushi without heading into the city. Unfortunately, our most recent visit showed what feels like a rapid decline in both service and food quality. To give context: we eat sushi at least once a week and have dined everywhere from local neighborhood spots to high-end Manhattan omakase counters. We know sushi. We understand how raw fish should taste and smell, and we know that properly handled fish should never have a pungent or overpowering odor. The experience started off disappointing. We ordered a bottle of sake and were told it was sold out. The server then informed us that roughly 50% of the sake bottles on the menu were unavailable. While surprising, we didn't let that derail the evening and selected one that was in stock. When we placed our food order, we ran into the same issue again--several nigiri options were also sold out. We moved forward with a selection of appetizers and nigiri. Unfortunately, both the akami and the yellowtail were inedible. Each had a strong, fishy smell and an off taste that suggested the fish was not fresh. This wasn't subtle--it was pungent and immediately concerning. When we mentioned it to the server, he responded that tuna "usually has a fishy taste." Anyone who regularly eats quality sushi knows this is simply not true. Fresh tuna should be clean, mild, and almost buttery--not sharp or unpleasant. To his credit, the server brought out a few complimentary items as a gesture, which we appreciated. However, the evening ended on an even worse note. A few hours after returning home, we both experienced severe stomach pains. It's truly disappointing to see how far this place has fallen. Saku once justified its premium pricing with a premium experience. At this point, that is no longer the case. If you're going to charge top-tier prices, the food quality and freshness must meet that standard. Sadly, our recent visit did not. read more

I love their special shrimp tempura roll, which I usually don't go for since I love tuna so much.Also I recommend the tuna crispy rice. However I found the regular rolls (ex:tuna roll or salmon avocado) to be underwhelming. read more

Cute ambiance if you get seated in the room on the right! Drinks are interesting but the sushi is not the best. We tried a bunch of items off the menu and were not pleased with anything.. read more

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Calling all sushi lovers! If you haven't checked out Saku Hoboken, I highly recommend you make a reservation to experience their incredible sushi and cocktails. The menu has an extensive sushi selection. It was really hard to narrow down a choice because all of the options looked great. There are a decent amount of raw and cooked roll options. The cocktails are fun and tasty. I loved how Saku was decorated with beautiful paintings of cherry blossoms. I would recommend making a reservation because this place was hopping on a Saturday night. Great service and food. Definitely will be back! read more

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Unfortunately had such an awful experience that I had to write a review! I made my reservation days in advance, and called 2 hours before to update the number of people from 4 to 3. At the very end of the call, the host casually throws in, "oh by the way, you'll be sitting outside." Outside, in the middle of October, with no space heaters. The manager couldn't have cared less and was extremely condescending - I asked why I was only finding out about this now on a Friday night, and his response was, "I guess that's just how it works when you book online." I also asked him if all the customers who made reservations online knew they were sitting outside in 50 degree weather, he said ... no, i guess not! I had a much more pleasant experience at Sushi Lounge - and the food is much better too! Saku unfortunately had no respect with my experience, no sense of accountability, and apparently no idea how to manage reservations. read more

Wanted sushi and went to Saku on a whim. We sat at the bar and the bartender greeted us promptly. We bitch got drinks and I would highly suggest the lychee martini with gin it was excellent. We got the fried chicken bao buns and yellowtail jalapeño appetizer. The fried chicken tasted like a frozen boneless chicken but and all 3 bao buns itself were split before they even got to me. The yellowtail jalapeño were fine but nothing to write home about. I got two sushi rolls. They were both pretty good and tasted super fresh. The wait time to get the rolls was long though. It then took forever to get our check and aftwrwards. We weren't in a rush that night so it didn't bother me too much but if I was I could see how we would become annoyed. Overall, the sushi here was super tasty and fresh. I don't think that I would come back here though due to the long service time and the food not being spectacular enough to justify it. read more

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Delish! Great price too. Service was fast & friendly. I would definitely recommend. The yellowtail sashimi was my fave.

Have seen many pictures of this place and looked like a perfect date night spot. Loved the ambiance but unfortunately cannot say this place lived up to the hype for us. The fish was very fresh but in our opinion it was very much overpriced. We got two drinks - they were good. From appetizers we got the o toro roll, crispy rice, salmon Ikura hand roll, and Lobster Egg Rolls. The crispy rice was burnt on the outside and so mushy and sticky on the inside - that kind of killed the experience for us. The hand rolls were served on a mushy seaweed paper as well which was unfortunate. The Lobster Egg Rolls were okay, but the o toro roll was very good! We also go the omakase Omakase Dinner for 2. The fish was fresh, but if you want any kind of variety I wouldn't recommend this. You get the same kind of fish in your rolls, the sashimi and sushi pieces. Overall, a solid 3 out of 5 star experience - fish is fresh but experience is not worth the price point. read more

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Food was flavorful, everything we ordered was delicious. Staff was friendly. Ambiance was beautiful with one wall painted with an image of Mt. Fuji and Sakura decorations hanging from the ceiling. read more

Wife has been wanting to come here so we finally made time to go into Hoboken. Food: the food was outstanding. She really enjoyed the Honey, I'm Sprung cocktail. The Crunch Drunk Love and Drop It Like It's Hot rolls were a great compliment to the flavorful Lobster Egg Rolls. The selling point for me was the Fatty Salmon sushi, easily the best piece of salmon I have ever had minus fresh caught from Alaska. Aesthetic: inside it looks like an Instagram heaven, outside on a beautiful night like tonight it is quaint and elegant. Service: our waitress Britney was outstanding, very attentive, super polite, and running around making sure everyone was good. read more

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Beautiful spot and lots of service but food is just okay for the price. It was $125 for 4 people and we got one app to share, and a meal and a half each but it was like all the food was on the plate and looked beautiful but not real depth of flavor or taste. Lots of shrimp and fish serving but limited flavor. Lobster rolls were over friend and udon noodles for drunken noodle? Not sure...Yuzu lemonade was nice! read more

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We had a great time here ! We sat by the bar and we had nice convo with the bartenders ! The sushi' was good as well as the drinks ! Good vibes ambiance and music ! Would def recommend ! read more

We revisited Saku the other night and had another terrific experience! For once we sat at a high-top table in the sushi bar room, which was a bit more cramped, but much quieter than the main dining room and bar. We were lucky to have Karina as our server again. As always, she was friendly, attentive, and ensured our experience was top-notch; she is a rockstar! I tried a new cocktail this time - the Saku Punch, which fruity, floral, and a great compliment to any dish. I also opted for my usual Eel and Avocado Roll, along with the specialty Saku Roll. I did wish the eel maki had included more sauce, but I remedied that by getting a cup of it to use as a dip instead. The Saku Roll included salmon, seaweed salad, crunch, kani, cucumber, avocado, and mango inside, a pink soy paper wrapping, and a sweet chili sauce topping. That beautiful roll was colorful and offered a variety of flavors - from spicy to sweet to savory. My boyfriend also loved his well-made Manhattan cocktail and Filet Mignon Noodles. It had been a while since our last trip to Saku, and after this stellar experience, we said we would not wait that long to return next time. read more

The sushi here is alittle gimmicky. Caters to the younger vibe. Restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and cute place for a date. However this place is more flavor on flavor on flavor, which Is a bit much for me. We started with the garlic edamame. Good heat but the edamame was over cooked, not to my liking. Then we shared three rolls: Drop it like it's hot: my favorite. Spicy tuna and salmon with fresh jalapeño. Drunk crunch roll: also good, lots of fish in it Saku: had sweet mango drizzle which I was not a fan. They gave so little wasabi and ginger. Like the tiniest amount so you have to ask for extra. Overall, fine. Would like to explore further elsewhere before coming back. Cute restaurant though read more

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The service was terrible yall. MOOD A real cute place. There's fake flowers hanging from the ceiling and nice warm lighting inside. Big date vibes. Too bad the service didn't match :/ FOOD Food was decent! I'd give 4/5 if it weren't for the service. We only got rolls, which tended to be on the smaller side. One of us got the beet roll and it was kinda like a Vietnamese spring roll minus any meat. We also got the Shishito bombs to start and it came in a huge portion tbh. The three of us couldn't even finish it hahaha. They were 3/5. It was the spicy mayo that made it. 'TUDE All right... Food took 5EVER to come. We got our appetizers pretty late and the sushi took a looooong time... so I asked "Where's our sushi?" and the waitress said "Oh we were waiting for you guys to finish the appetizer." Huuuuhhh?? Sis it was huge. And I'd expect them to ask us whether we wanted to eat everything separately. Whatever. So there were a few times after where we really had to WAVE DOWN someone to help us. They also have an extra credit card charge 2.99%. If you pay cash or debit it's waived though. But we paid debit and they didn't waive it... and yardi know it took ages to have them come correct it. Oh and at the end, some workers were lounging in the exit and hella blocking the way out. They just looked at me when I asked to get through. Bro what... read more

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I came here awhile back when it was still chilly out and the only thing to keep us warm dining outside was lots of saki. I had dinner here with a friend I hadn't seen in a longgggg time and this was the perfect spot to order a ton of food and catch up. We ordered *inhales* Spicy Tuna Gyoza, Drunken Noodles, Shrimp Shumai, Spicy Tuna and Eel Avocado Rolls *exhales. Everything was so wonderful. The drunken noodles were by far my favorite and oh my gosh the portion was gigantic. The sushi was also spectacular and very fresh with a great fish/rice ratio. It was A LOT of food and we couldn't finish it all but they were able to box up the leftovers no problem. Our waiter was really kind and service was super quick. We sat out in their heated parklet, which was at times not very heated, but did the trick and had a great dinner! We also got two bottles (but not bottles? It came in a carafe of some kind. It was warm and delicious and I never get saki but it was just what we needed. I can't wait to come back and see the inside. This is a perfect spot for a special date night or just a nice dinner out in Hoboken. read more

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Delicious food and appetizers. Amazing cocktails and great service. The sushi was just ok so I wouldn't recommend sushi here. Highly recommend the lobster egg roll- super delicious! Wish we ordered two of them! For main course, I would highly recommend the Kobe Bryan burger. Their cocktails were AMAZING! I loved the herbs and roses cocktail. It's not too sweet and very refreshing. Good for summer!! read more

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Great sushi spot here. Just alittle pricey. They have good rolls and cool drinks. Not hard to get a res.

Saku is great. I've been a few times for different occasions and each time has been great. The sushi is fresh and always beautifully presented. The menu is creative with one order standing out the most: a Russian roulette but with a ghost pepper hiding in one of the rolls. Not for the faint of heart but fun if you want to try something different. The drinks are always good and the service is fast and friendly. The place is definitely on the more expensive side of things but you can't really fault them for charging what people gladly pay. Lovely! read more

Saku never disappoints. It's definitely our favorite sit down sushi restaurant in Hoboken. Drinks are delicious and sushi is well made and tasty. So many speciality rolls to choose from. Cant go wrong with appetizers either (lobster seaweed salad and tuna tartare were so good!). I don't remember the names of the specific rolls because we got a bunch and shared. I like all of them honestly but I'm a sushi lover. One of my friends is a little pickier with sushi and she was very happy also. My first time here was their opening Yelp event and I was so impressed with the decor but I thought they had done it just for the event. No they always have these adorable florals hanging from the ceiling on one side and the other side is darker and more intimate seeming (we've always been seated on the brighter side for some reason but I'm not complaining). It's hard to explain just go! Service was pretty good as well. Literally my only little complaint is that they added a credit card processing charge without telling us about it. That's pretty lame. I mean on a few hundred dollar bill 3% I think it was kinda adds up. For an upscale restaurant like this this just seems petty. It's not deterring me but it does make me question management and leave a little disappointed after a great experience otherwise. read more

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Recently, I attended Saku's sushi making course and let me tell you, it was incredible. I arrived there in the evening and grabbed a drink at the bar while I waited until class began. They have some pretty amazing cocktails but if you're not much of a drinker I recommend the grapefruit, lychee, honey and club soda mocktail. It's so refreshing! The sushi course included all the tools needed to get started and our instructor took us through every step in making a California roll, tuna roll, and a saloon hand roll. Overall I made about 22 pieces and was very full after. The overall vibe was great and the instructor was super friendly and helpful. If you never made sushi before or just looking to try a new activity, this is the one read more

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Saku is one of my favorite restaurants in Hoboken. To start, I love the pretty pink decor and trendy ambiance! However, the menu is really what steals the show. Their sushi is so good, but they also have plenty of other unique dishes if you aren't a sushi fan. My favorite thing on their menu is probably the He's Her Lobster roll (not just because of the Friends reference). For me, lobster sushi rolls can be hit or miss, but Saku's is always fresh! I haven't dined in since the start of COVID, but have gotten takeout and delivery a few times. As always, the food quality is never compromised. read more

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Nice interior and attentive service, but very mediocre and pricey rolls. We ordered a sushi platter which comes with 8 rolls (99$). Even though the order looks massive we find nothin special or significant about any of the rolls, nor they were cheap. If you are craving for sushi it will make sense to hop on Path train to NYC or go to JC by light rail and have an omakase for around same price (Sushi on Jones or Sushi by Bou). Attention! The place charges 3% processing fee if you are using credit card(which I see the first time and definitely not making the place look good). read more

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Spicy rolls and special we ordered were too salty. Interior was nice, staff were polite. Crab Rangoon was good.

We had a reservation on a Saturday night and were seated right away. We thoroughly enjoyed both appetizers - seaweed salad and pork gyoza, yum!! Both of our sushi rolls were good too - I got the crunch drunk love (definitely tasty, I expected it to be a little spicier though) and my bf got the drop it like it's hot roll which we both enjoyed (indeed Hot lol). Drinks were good too, service was solid. We will definitely be back or order takeout. And the place is adorable!! read more

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I ordered 2 basic rolls and 2 signature rolls. Drop it like it's hot has a good combination with a nice heat. I like the beef slice in the Surf and turf as it's cooked nicely (not overcooked). However, I felt that the crab portion is slightly slimy? Not sure if that's the right way to describe it. The two basic rolls are as expected as it's similar to what I can get from other restaurant. Price is more on the pricey side. read more

Saku - Drop it like it's Hot - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Probably the best sushi spot in Hoboken! We ordered the bang bang shrimp gyoza dumplings and crispy rice as appetizers. I loved the dumplings and the suede that came with it! For rolls we ordered just beet it, drop it like it's hot, and dude where's my roll. All of them were delicious and unique in their own way! The drinks are great as well. read more

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Best sushi I've had in NJ! They were also happy to accommodate a larger party. The ambiance in both the bar and main dining area is so nice. Beautiful decor and a fun atmosphere. We ordered pretty much every specialty roll and some appetizers. Everything was amazing. I didn't try any sashimi but based on the quality of the rolls and appetizers I would imagine they would be very fresh. The service was pretty good too! 10/10 read more

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Such a cute sushi spot! Date night, birthday dinner, any occasion! The ambience is perfect for celebrations. The sushi is very yummy! And great drinks. Definitely going to be going back! read more

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My friends recently took me here as a late birthday dinner. I was craving sushi and they surprised me. First, I want to mention that the customer service was super wonderful. They were extremely accommodating. However, I was not impressed. I order their miso soup and it salty. I enjoy salt but the average person would have found it beyond salty. We also ordered the both the salmon roll and salmon spicy roll. I asked them to remove both rolls from my order. I can't believe they purée the salmon to make sushi. The texture of the roll was not pleasant. It reminded me of chunky baby food. The fries and crispy cauliflower were the two highlights. I'm not sure if I'll recommend this place for food. I need to give it another try. read more

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You MUST order the Pork Belly Bao Buns! Don't leave without trying them! They are delicious and the presentation is very pretty! Would have ordered another. Friendly staff too! read more

I'm going with 3.5-4 stars for my first impression of Saku. I wasn't one to frequent the Turtle Club, but I do remember the way it looked inside and I have to credit Saku with completing a tasteful renovation to create a comfortable and attractive restaurant space, equally distributed between a dining room, a bar, and the sushi bar room with high-top tables. Saku has a fun and creative sushi menu. Look for some interesting starters, such as the delicious Buffalo chicken gyoza. We also ordered simple sushi pieces of salmon and yellow tail, and they were fresh and delicious. Next were two specialty rolls: "Dude Where's My Roll?" and "Guac is extra roll". Both were tasty versions of shrimp tempura and spicy tuna rolls, but the portions were on the modest size, as were the pours of beer and wine. We had a friendly server that had a very good knowledge of the menu, so nice job there. All in all, this is an enjoyable, trendy, and needed addition to the midtown Hoboken area that I would revisit and further explore the menu. read more

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went on a Sunday evening and they had music which was terrific! great duo playing some great songs and supposedly they are here on Thursday and Sunday evenings so we lucked out. I had a beer shot which was so so and not terrib strong so could have dropped that. the cauliflower appetizer with honey was spectacular! also had the purple rain roll with purple rice and that was pretty good. could not squeeze in dessert but will be back to try the bao buns and wagyu sliders from the menu. read more

I've been here twice now. Both times having an excellent experience. The food is so yummy! The decor ON BOTH SIDES, while very different vibes, are awesome. One is fun, bright, floral, and chic. The other is darker, more sleek, and straightforward. The service is always really good too. Music and atmosphere are the best! I also love the plating and presentation of drinks and food here. Great spot! Highly recommend. The Gyoza variations are insane. Also, the sushi is ALL good. But get the dessert because amazinggggg. I also recommend the avocado Kani salad and Shishito bombs. read more

I've always wanted to try this place after driving by for years and years and seeing the modern design and pink flowers hanging from the ceiling. We finally did in TWO separate experiences: Sushi making class - I would give this 4 stars. It was fun, the sushi was fresh, and the instructor was funny. The sushi rolls we made were very basic, and I didn't walk away thinking I could make it by myself at home, but it was a fun time. I would say more of a fun date night than a real learning experience. Sushi dinner on a Sunday night - we came back for a regular date night on the weekend since we enjoyed the sushi making so much. We were underwhelmed this time unfortunately. The green salad was just a pile of mixed greens right out of the package into a bowl, with a plastic container of ginger dressing on the side (they couldn't even toss it?) The waitstaff kept bringing us the wrong stuff at first and they all seemed to be confused about which table ordered what. The sushi was okay. The tempura roll was extremely dry but the salmon hand roll was actually great. They had a live "band" playing that was extremely LOUD for the size of the room and their voices weren't great to be honest. We wished they would stop so we could actually have a conversation. The cosmos they made tasted like medicine so we sent them back and got the special old fashioned, which was great. Overall it was just a mixed experience. Worth a try if you've never been, but we wouldn't make it one of our regular stops. We'd prefer to order sushi from Robogni or Yeung II honestly. read more