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    Sarku Japan

    3.4 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Beef with noodles and chicken with rice
    Tommy H.

    We ordered a box of beef with noodles and chicken with rice for lunch via uber eats. The food arrived promptly and the bag was stapled shut so that's definitely a plus. The container is different than the one from teterboro so I'm not sure if it's the same size but seems slightly smaller. The food is pretty greasy but tasted good nonetheless. No complaints here for both the meal and delivery service.

    chicken and broccoli in a container
    Rob G.

    Love their chicken teriyaki. I always get it with fried rice and vegetables. Great spot to pick up some lunch and they're always quick.

    Chicken and shrimp teriyaki with brown rice (extra chicken). Almost 2 meals worth of food for me.
    Raymond K.

    I get delivery from here all the time. It's a ton of food and the chicken is always super tender. The teriyaki sauce is amazing as well; sweet and tangy mmm! Better chicken than any hibachi place I remember going to. Shrimp and beef are decent as well. I never get sushi cuz why bother with what's probably low grade, generic sushi? Potstickers are alright too. Best fast food chain hands down

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    Nicole A.

    This is not in any means "quality" Japanese food. It's food court at the mall Asian food. For what it is, it's fine. Cheap and fast. Good? That's up to you. I am not impressed. The location is the building that was formerly Lamborghini of Bergen County. It's right near National Wholesale Liquidators off of Route 17. I ordered the chicken teriyaki special it was $4.99 and it came with rice and steamed veggies. Also had the dumplings. I was hoping they would be steamed but they were pan fried and did not taste fresh. If you're looking for fast, Asian food then this place isn't terrible. It's OK as long as you have low expectations.

    The inside of my mostly eaten Chicken Eggroll. Tasty and it has a kick to it!
    Wanimoon R.

    I love this Sarku. The employees are fast and the food is fresh! Can't beat a huge lunch for under $6! I always get the chicken teriyaki, but I think next time I'll try the tofu teriyaki. Their chicken egg rolls are pretty tasty too but I think they should only charge $1 for them because they aren't made to order. Ask for extra sauce on the side for no charge. Trust me. Place is clean too.

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    Christopher D.

    The food is grilled and made right in front of you fresh which makes a difference. The chicken and shrimp are delicious. They have average prices for the quality of food and amount you receive. I really would not recommend the sushi though. It is just ok nothing that great in my opinion. I would pick Sarku Japan over any regular Chinese spot any day based on the freshness and quality versus the cost. I come here about once a month or so. Get 4 stars because cashier that is sually there is not so customer service friendly lol but it is what it is. Tip. They have a Chicken Teriyaki special with white rice for only $5.36

    Maricia H.

    This particular location was a little less flavorful than other locations that I have visited. Also the portions are much small than most. However I mist say that the drink is much larger than all other locations that I have been to.

    Sarku storefront
    Jeff K.

    3.49 stars. I rounded down. I was surprised to see that there are free standing Sarkus, as I thought this was a mall only fast food joint. I was doubly surprised that this place opened up so close by. This Sarku is located right off of the Essex St. exit of rt. 17. Parking is a breeze, as they have their own parking lot. I only really get one thing from Sarku. Chicken teriyaki with white rice and steamed vegetables. Its only $4.99 for a good amount of food. The quality is meh, but it tastes good every now and then. I haven't really tried anything else from their menu, other than a soft drink, and I don't think I will. Their bento boxes are pricey. The only thing I may try are their California rolls, because other reviewers have written they aren't half bad.

    Chicken teriyaki over lo mein, California sushi, shrimp and vegetable tempura and a salad
    Christina S.

    Sarku is usually in the malls, but this one is located on its own stand alone building. They offer the usual fried options, sushi, chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables teriyaki with or without the extra sauce. When I'm craving chicken teriyaki, this is my go to spot. I usually get the chicken teriyaki with extra sauce over lo mein, California sushi, fried shrimp with vegetable tempura and a salad. I know,I know, it's a lot of food so I do eat it over 2 sittings. The salad is nice and refreshing and sushi is perfect. Shrimp & vegetable tempura are good, but a bit on the heavy side, on some occasions I will remove the breading overall. Chicken with lo mein are very good but also heavy and oily but oohhh soooo good!!! The dinning room is nice and large with plenty of seating. Food is usually ready within 5 minutes after ordering. By no means this is a bad place, but more for a quick meal, not to take a date to.

    Huge fountain drinks
    Joey P.

    Great alternative to eating a burger, finally don't have to go to a mall to get some sarku! Nice that this location has brown rice as the location in Paramus park mall only serves white rice. Literally right down the block on Essex right near the Home Depot and jax car wash, this whole situation is a win! A few tables to sit at, very fast service, delicious teriyaki chicken.

    Chicken teriyaki with white rice, no veggies

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    Very nice staff here. Everyone works really quickly to make sure everyone's food gets out quickly. Food has always been good.

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    3.5(77 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I've eaten food from Yama Sushi twice, but suffice to say that warrants me a chance to write this…read morereview. It's a cute little sushi spot tucked away in a corner near the Walgreen's in Lodi, but also nearby a mainstay in Lodi that could provide potential competition - Ya Food - Zheng's Garden. Not to conflate Japanese and Chinese food together, especially as an Asian-American of Japanese and Korean ancestry - however in the United States, many people who have a hankering craving for "Asian food" certainly may not argue a difference, and that may be key to most people. I've eaten their shrimp shumai and pork dumplings, and honestly they are par-for-the-course; not terrible by any means, but certainly average. Their miso soup is very good - offering nice chunks of tofu in with large pieces of kombu seaweed, as well as their shrimp tempura; but then again, it's VERY hard to screw up miso soup and frying some shrimp. I have yet to try any of their traditional nigiri sushi pieces; but I did notice a bit of lack of variety in their offerings of more traditional forms of sushi compared to the overly-sensationalized and Americanized sushi rolls such as a "Mexican roll", whatever that's trying to be. All in all, so far Yama Sushi has hit me as an average Americanized Japanese sushi spot. I'll definitely come back to try their actual sushi, and I'll revisit my review during that time.

    New to area and decided to try this place for some take out. Small cozy place tucked away in a…read morestrip mall. The people inside were friendly. I ordered the hibachi chicken dinner which came with: Miso soup, small salad, fried rice. and hibachi chicken w/vegetables and two shrimp. It was a very good deal for the amount of food I received. The Miso soup was delicious! The small salad was the perfect amount and the dressing that came with it was tasty, although I couldn't figure out what it was (not ginger dressing). The fried rice was fresh and tasty. The hibachi chicken was flavorful along with the fresh vegetables. My only issue was the shrimp was a bit overcooked and dry, but still tasted good. It was such a good dinner and I'm looking forward to finishing my leftovers tomorrow. Will go back to try their sushi next time.

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    4.2(131 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    10/10 -- My New Go-To Sushi Spot!…read more I've been on the hunt for a new go-to sushi place since moving to the area, and I've tried plenty of good spots nearby -- but this place absolutely blew me away. Hands down, the best sushi I've had in a long time (maybe ever!), and that's saying something. From the moment I called in my large order, the experience was seamless. The owner was incredibly kind, got everything 100% right, and made the process so easy. When I walked in, I was immediately struck by how clean and fresh everything smelled -- a great sign. They also offer boba (at a really fair price!) and have fun extras like seaweed snacks and unique chips -- super cute and convenient. But the star of the show is the food. Everything was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. I ordered for myself, my brother, and my mom after a long morning of errands, and we were all seriously impressed. I'm a huge miso soup fan -- I've tried it at nearly every spot in NJ -- and theirs is officially my favorite. Perfectly balanced and comforting. We had: - Sweet potato rolls, Shrimp California rolls - Spicy tuna, spicy crab, firecracker roll - Spicy yellowtail & regular yellowtail - Clear soup, miso soup, and udon soup Every single bite was fantastic. You could taste how fresh everything was -- we genuinely couldn't believe our luck in finding this gem. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive -- truly an A+ experience from start to finish. This will absolutely be a repeat visit for us. If you're in the area and looking for great sushi, you need to make this your next stop. Thank you again for such a perfect lunch -- we'll be back soon! -- Lauren

    No seats! However, this is probably one of the cleanest and nicest takeout sushi places I've ever…read morevisited. The shopping plaza has attached parking that has a 4 hour limit. Thankfully, it doesn't take anywhere near that long to make sushi. Food is very nicely done, beautiful.

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    Waikiki Poke & Ramen

    4.7(62 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    My husband and I love this place. Before we got married, my husband used to live just 5 minutes…read morefrom this place. We used to go there all the time for their bubble tea, ramen, and poke bowel. Their bubble tea is absolutely delicious and fairly priced. Their poke bowl has fresh ingredients. You get to customize your poke bowel on a paper, instead of having to pick right away in front of the counter. I was able to Google some of the ingredients to see what I would like in my bowel. I love their ramen! Now that we live a little father away, we still come here just for the ramen. I love the decor of the place. Brightly lit relaxed atmosphere. The staff are super friendly. They give you some suggestions if you ask for any input in what to order.

    I LOVE Waikiki Poke!! I've been a long time fan of Waikiki Poke & Ramen as an UberEats customer and…read morehave ordered more than a dozen times! So when an opportunity came up to meet in the vicinity of this restaurant, I brought myself and two guests to experience the poke in person. It did not disappoint! Nestled among a smaller shops in a strip mall off of Market Street (off of North 5th Street), Waikiki Poke & Ramen is a place definitely worth stopping by. There's ample parking in the surrounding area of the strip mall so it's a small walk towards the restaurant. Once you enter you are greeted with an Instagram-able wall, with various colored posted that guests can write and post messages. It was fun reading through them and leaving some as well in the end. The restaurant is small, quaint, and cafeteria style, the counter where the Poké bowl ingredients are visible is well organized and clean. A nice selection of Japanese teas and other drinks are available to enjoy with the meal as well as bottled water. The price is on point for Poké bowl of their size and the Sashimi-ed raw fish, and the vegetables were all fresh and delicious! My guests enjoyed it well. I was so excited to visit the place then I couldn't help myself by letting them know how much I enjoy their food and how many times I've ordered online. I wasn't sure if they understood me because they didn't seem very interested? In any case I still enjoy the food, but I think it might be better to just order it online for me as it is quite a far distance for me to drive to enjoy it in person. Overall, we were able to enjoy our meal slowly as we had much catching up to do.. The shop was not particularly busy during its lunch hour so the food was ready quite quickly, which was impressive. I would rate this as 5.0 for the food but 4.5 for the customer experience aspect. It is a recommendation that they at least acknowledge or interact with people who expresses positively for enjoying their food. Because this is not an open food court situation and it is in a restaurant even after you paid for the food and sat down and eat it it would be nice for them to also interact in some capacity just felt a bit standoffish in my opinion.

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    Waikiki Poke & Ramen - Gyudon beef bowl

    Gyudon beef bowl

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