My first time exploring this area of town and stumbled upon this sushi restaurant. I loved the sushi here and the ambiance. Service was great and it wasn't very busy. read more

Highly recommend getting the samurai bites & the Kyoto sour cocktail! Good sushi & they also have a bar! It was a nice & chill atmosphere! Parking wasn't too bad on the side streets since the restaurant is on a main road! read more

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I love this place. My husband and I first found this place which was a tiny hole in the wall years ago. We lived around the area and loved their samurai bites. We used to get them way too often. The owner was very friendly as well. It's been about 7-8 years since then and I am so happy to see they still exist and are doing well - they have two locations now!! Still far away from where we moved so that sucks, but we keep on coming back. This was the place I wanted to go to right after I gave birth! Finally felt better to drive 1.5 hrs and got to eat here last weekend!! Ambiance is great...date night like. Service is wonderful as always. And of course - the food is incomparable especially the Samurai Bites. We love it. Got two sets. We wanted more but we figured we should eat other items from the menu as well. Would love to come back as soon as we can. Hope they expand near us one day. read more

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My food from here was decent. Crispy Rice didnt blow me awaythe way I wanted it to. Knocked off a 1 star cause my take out took way longer than expected too and its a smaller space so I felt bad kinda just standing over people trying to enjoy their dinner. read more

Very cute place with cool decorations Place was busy but we got sat right away The food was very fresh and tasty The staff was very friendly and helpful If in the area a good place to go read more

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Had a great dinner here. Love the ambience, parking is good, and the service is spot-on. I started with Carpaccio (thinly-sliced salmon) and really loved every bite. The sauce was excellent. Negimaki was very good as well. I had mixed sashimi and a Dancing Eel roll for the entree, but very good, really fresh. One of my favorite things was the Piña Colada. In my experience, Japanese (and Chinese) restaurants don't make very good mixed drinks. But the mixed drink menu here looked so awesome (and nicely designed) that I couldn't resist, and I'm glad for that. A really good drink with a great presentation (slice of pineapple and 3 cherries on a bamboo skewer), shaken very well. I got two of them. The bartender came out to serve us the drinks, too. A woman asked us how everything was when we were done. We have the thumbs-up, and she seemed genuinely happy. Maybe an owner. I like it when people care about the quality of what their business turns out, owner or not. I would absolutely return if I'm back in the area. read more

The is was such a good decision to come here! I was driving around with a friend and we weren't sure where to go for a late lunch and we came across samurai sushi. The staff were extremely hospitable and our food was very delicious and drinks were well-made. The best part may have been the samurai salad- we ordered an extra one to go! I definitely recommend and would definitely consider coming back when in the area. read more

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Everything was so good. The manager, Andres, was amazing and made the whole experience even better. All the fish was super fresh, the service was great, and they actually have a full bar -- which is rare for sushi spots around here. The cocktails were delicious. We loved the Samurai Bites and the Angry Shrimp Roll, and honestly everything we ordered hit. Definitely coming back. read more

Samurai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

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Ordered for pickup via UberEats. They had a few BOGO deals in the app so we got those, and a Deluxe Sushi Plate. The Deluxe Sushi Plate was really good. I upgraded to a negitoro roll, which was the move. I didn't care for the shrimp piece but the boiled shrimp is always expected as a filler sushi. Everything else was great though. For the BOGO deals, these were the samurai roll, red bull roll, salmon avocado roll, and samurai bites (crispy tuna rice). The rolls were just okay because they were smothered in sauces. Samurai bites were still good. I like that they have both real (higher quality) sushi, and fushi (fake sushi, i.e. the rolls with all sorts of filling covered with sauces). Next time, I'll probably just stick to the sushi deluxe and the samurai bites. read more

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Favorite sushi spot to order from! Always fresh and tasty! The samon lover and and Red Bull rolls are amazing!

Samurai Sushi in East Rutherford, NJ. The vibe is perfect at Samurai Sushi. Perfect for date night, girls night or family dinner night. The cocktails are delicious and the sushi has a huge variety-sushi snobs to not fans of sushi can dine here happily. I loved the variations of Nigiri, raw rolls and cooked rolls. Insta: @thehungrysw. Lychee Martini Samurai Whiskey Samurai Bites- Crispy rice, topped with spicy tuna and jalapeños Salmon Carpaccio- Thinly sliced sashimi, chef sauce, sesame seed Angry Shrimp-shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy tuna, eel glaze, spicy aioli Nemo Roll-spicy tuna avocado, chipotle aioli, tobiko C Volcano Roll- kani, cucumber, avocado, spicy tuna, eel glaze, tempura flakes © Deluxe Sushi Plate Salmon Lovers-spicy salmon, crispy onions, torched salmon and avocado with mango chili sauce, ikura Lava cake & Matcha Ice cream read more

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Great food with creative rolls to always try out. The cocktails are awesome. And the staff is super attentive.

Small Parking in the back. Cute spot. You can seat by the bar, sushi section or tables. Theres a lot of options. I love that there are pictures on the menu. Makes you want to try everything. We tried sushi roll and ramen. I like they have different tea options. The food is delicious here. read more

Samurai Sushi - Tonkotsu Ramen . Lavender tea - Japanese Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

Brought my wife here during the week for dinner, it was amazing. Food: biggest highlight was the king salmon which was amazingly silky, the rolls we got were packed with flavor, and my wife's strawberry lemonade was that perfect sweetness. Ambiance: great modern take with an awesome bar and beautiful visuals. Service: I feel so bad that I forget our waitresses name but she was great and was on top of everything. read more

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This is my go-to sushi spot! While it's a little on the expensive side, everything they offer is absolutely amazing and delicious. Always a great experience -- I'll keep coming back! read more

Absolutely delicious. The best sushi I've tried since I've moved back to north jersey. Osaka roll is phenomenal! read more

Samurai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

Dinner was amazing: Drinks were spot on, appetizers included a mouthful full of flavor, and rolls were off the charts. Will definitely be back...SOON! We actually forgot to take pics of the rolls, but I've listed them here: Samurai Roll Salmon Lovers Roll New York Roll read more

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We felt like finding some decent Japanese in the area for lunch. Found Samurai Sushi from recommendations. Middle of the day, plenty of street parking. Lady was nice and let us pick the table since there wasn't a lot of customers. There were plenty of pickups ready to go so that's a good sign. Ordered a ramen and bento box lunch. Both were well made. I think because it was lunch time, the service was fast and food quality good. Good food and service. Recommended! read more

Service was excellent. She was so lovely. Cute small spot. Has limited parking in back. Sushi was good, rice was not overly done on the rolls and fish was perfect portioning. The ramen was ok, meat was chewy not soft, wish the egg was the fermented egg that this ramen usually comes with. We still recommend to visit if you're in town. read more

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We have been going to Samurai Sushi since they opened a small restaurant on Park Ave in east Rutherford. The sushi chef Ishi does amazing work with all of his dishes. It is our go to sushi place with great food and a very attentive and friendly staff. read more

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My husband and I come to Samuri Sushi annually and I have to say it's some of my favorite sushi in the area. The space is small and quaint and they have a sushi bar and then a regular bar you can sit at as well. They now serve alcohol (they used to be BYOB), which is great because you can have same with your sushi now! The tuna crispy rice is exceptional and perfectly done. Their boa buns and the avocado bomb are also full of flavor and fresh. The sushi as well cannot be beat. It so fresh and well prepared. They have a bunch of rolls on the menu and you cannot go wrong with any. The only hiccup I think this place has is their timing on serving food. We have ordered appetizers and had to wait over 30 minutes to receive when the restaurant was empty. They have also served all of my sushi dinner to me and not my husbands sushi which came at least 20 minutes later. If they fixed this timing issue I think they would be a perfect little sushi spot. Regardless of this, the sushi really is incredible and worth the price. It has been a pleasure to see this place grow over the years. read more

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Food is always good. The services is superb. The ambiance of the dining room is very inviting. My wife and I eat here regularly because the servers make you feel at home. The specialty drinks as well as the hot saki always compliment our dinner. read more

One of my favorite sushi restaurants in the area. A wonderfully decorated venue nestled on the corner of Paterson Ave. The red hanging lanterns create the vibe, in my opinion. Service is decent, we've had some really attentive wait staff and some really green ones as well, but never a horrible experience, just needs some fine-tuning. Food is excellent, the salmon lovers roll is hands down one of the favorites, if not THE favorite! Other rolls worth mentioning are the samurai roll and spider roll. The pork belly buns are a must as well, hand rolls can be done upon request. Worth checking out if in the area. read more

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Some of the best sushi in the great state of New Jersey. Don't order that junk you get from that place near your house that's on door dash. These folks are actual sushi chefs. Super fresh ingredients. Expertly prepared. Fantastic cocktails, too. I highly recommend the omakase. Inventive preparation of brilliant selections. おいしい !! read more

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Absolutely Yummy Sushi..! I don't have anything negative to say. They also have some good Buy1 Get1 Offers when we order online, not sure if that is available in person. read more

Samurai Sushi - Japanese Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

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This restaurant did not disappoint. The service was excellent. The sushi and sashimi were delicious. Presentation of the food was very elegant. Try the smoked samurai whiskey! We had salmon and yellowtail. The salmon, with the jalapeño was very good. Not spicy at all. The soft shell crab, delicious. Not a lot of parking in the back of the restaurant. If you get there very early at like five, you may get a spot. There is metered parking on the street or you may get a spot just around the corner by the houses. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Very good sushi place. Sushi was fresh. The sushi is made to order rather than choosing pre-made options. Server was attentive but not overbearing. The bartender did a great job on the drinks. Dumplings were good and the sauce was tasty. Ample seating and service is quick even when the place became packed. I wish they offered dessert and had an all you can eat option. Nonetheless, a hidden gem. I will return. read more

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On 2/4/2020, I first came to Samurai Sushi for a Yelp Event. Anyway, the event was amazing! Right after that time, COVID struck. I had several deliveries via Ubereats. Delivery is easier than take out due to the distance of the restaurant. Here's a list of some of previous food deliveries: - Red Bull Roll - Treasure island appetizer - Pork Gyoza - Lava Drops - Tropical Roll - Bluefin Tuna. Up until last week, everything has been fine. Last week, I had an Ubereats delivery. I did experience an intestinal problem. I'm convinced it was related to either the bluefin tuna or the Red Bull Roll. I would suggest that management look into their sushi quality and any other health related conditions.... Hope this is a one time problem at Samurai Sushi. Otherwise, I would've given the restaurant 4 Stars. Thank heaven, I've have recovered. read more

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Great option for sushi if you're in the area. The fish is fresh and service is good too. My parents and I are regulars. We used to go to Nizi down the street but for some reason we've converted to Samurai. read more

Samurai Sushi - Samurai Roll - Japanese Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

Samurai Sushi WOW! What an amazing experience! We ordered: * O Toro Sashimi: Melted in our mouths - SO fresh! * Tonkotsu: Rich, flavorful, and comforting. Perfection in a bowl! * Volcano Roll & NY Roll: Bursting with flavor! Spicy, crunchy, and oh-so-good! * Cali Rolls: Classic and done just right. Always a winner! The quality of the ingredients really shines here. Freshness level = . The chefs know their craft, and it shows in every bite. ‍ We'll DEFINITELY be back for more sushi magic! Thanks for the unforgettable meal! #HighlyRecommend #SushiLove #FreshAndFlavorful read more

I've ordered a from Samurai Sushi via Postmates a few times now and can't complain. First time was really good, sushi was super tasty & fresh and the food came quickly. Had the sushi platter that comes with sashimi and rolls and the other times I ordered a few special rolls. Sometimes a little overboard with the spicy mayo sauce on the tuna rolls, but otherwise really good spot. read more

This place is top notch one of a kind. Great atmosphere and clean. Food is incredible! Never had a bad experience there. Drinks are fun and delicious. Go & go now cause they treat you like royalty. Service is fantastic! read more

I highly recommend this restaurant. The appetizer, roll and drink were amazing! Fresh, flavorful, presented to perfection. Gina was amazing, for recommending the Mt. Fuji roll and giving us a taste of new drink on the menu Golden Kimono. Wow!! Superb service and food. No wait time for a table, we were checked on 3 times. Will definitely come back to try other options!! read more

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I ordered for delivery and it came well packaged and quickly. The red bull roll was delicious and fresh The samurai salad is pure wasabi evilness. Can't taste anything but wasabi. Are you congested and wish to breathe better? Order this dish. Otherwise if you wish to taste anything else through the day, skip it. read more

Samurai Sushi - Red bull and samurai salad - Japanese Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

Food: absolutely delicious! We had many rolls and all were well liked. Drinks: we had the lychee martini, yuzu martini, and a fruity drink- all were delicious Service: our waitress was rude. She kept rushing us and giving us attitude for not knowing our orders since we were catching up. We were only there an hour 15 so it's not like we were squatters. Ambiance: super cute and would recommend! read more

Hands down the best Sushi in the area. Can't go wrong with many of the menu items. The Ramen is really good and sushi is great. It's a nice place to eat in as well, the restaurant looks nice inside and service is good. Only issue is that the omakase isn't that great. Had it once and was very disappointed. Otherwise great for date night or if you have a craving for sushi and in the area. read more

One of my favorite sushi restaurants in NJ. I have only been here twice but both times had me sold. The first time attending was during a yelp elite event which was absolutely epic (separate review on the elite event page). After that I knew I needed to make a return visit. The samurai bites are unforgettable. Crispy blocks of fried rice topped with spicy tuna and pepper garnish. These are my favorite item so far here. The lava drops are a close second - crispy balls of crab drizzled with sauces (for takeout the sauces were on the side to avoid sogginess). For sushi rolls we went for the lobster roll and lava rolls, which were both excellent. The ingredients are fresh and bursting with flavor. The pretty colors and tiny details just make it so much fun to eat. It may be pricier here but the quality of the ingredients and creativity make it worth it, I don't worry about the bill. Need to come back soon! read more

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Out of the several sushi spots in Rutherford/east Rutherford area , this one is by far my favorite. Small restaurant big energy kind of place I absolutely love their kani salad (pictured) and what's unique about samurai is that they use real crab instead of intimation crab like most sushi places. The quality of the fish and ingredients of their food will give Samurai five stars alone. My favorite part is the tea selection. For 5 dollars you get a whole kettle of tea to enjoy with your meal. I find it relaxing and fun to share with the table. The bartenders/chef/waiters/waitresses are all very nice people who love to talk about the menu. They might even sneak you a treat for the table read more

Samurai Sushi - Kani Salad - Japanese Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

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This place is so good. Samurai bites (crispy rice) was amazing. Drink menu looked great, I'll have to try a drink next time I go. Sushi was fresh and delicious. read more

Samurai Sushi - Lava roll and spicy shrimp roll - Japanese Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

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This is forever my go to sushi place. Its low key located really close to my house. The restaurant is really nice, with fast service and very friendly waiters. The food is amazing. Their spicy kani salad is a MUST. All of their rolls are really good, we always order the dragon roll and then switch it up for the other rolls. Their portions are very generous and their prices are good for what you get. It could be a romantic spot or even a family dining place. I come here almost every week and will continue to so. Extremely recommended! read more

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