I have dined at Aoyu in person, and ordered take out multiple times. The food is always delicious-…read morefresh fish and produce. I also enjoy the kitchen apps and entrées- the miso eggplant and agedashi tofu are great appetizers. The salmon teriyaki is always perfectly cooked and accompanied by fresh vegetables. As other reviewers have mentioned- the construction of the rolls can suffer at times- for me this usually looks like 1 at most 2 pieces losing their integrity when I pick them up. My friends and I agree that this is Riverdale, not A sushi hotspot desitation and we would rather sacrifice a point on the physical construction /proper sushi technique than go somewhere else that has beautiful perfectly rolled sushi- with less fresh fish or rolls that are more rice than filling. Also- the sushi IS good! I usually go for salmon, tuna and a sweet potato tempura roll The lunch specials (monday-saturday until 3:15 pm) are a really good deal and come with pretty good miso soup and a fresh side salad. I am appreciative that they run a little later in the day as well. Aoyu has always been very reasonable abt modifications- there is no upcharge for brown rice for lunch bento- easy to request veggie instead of pork gyoza, and I really don't like crab- imitation or otherwise- so they always let me sub a cucumber avocado roll instead. Thanks for being such a great restaurant in riverdale Aoyu!

Nice little restaurant with quality fish. Cozy atmosphere with low key lighting and tasteful decor…read more Pretty much a basic selection on the menu, no real big surprises here, but it is all fresh and delicious. Everything from sushi sets to omakase, ramen, rolls, soup dumplings and other well-known Japanese dishes. Generous portions at a decent price. It is sushi after all. The staff is attentive and the service is excellent. Good for lunch, dinner or take out. The intimate atmosphere makes it a nice place to take a date as well...

We chose this location over Ft lee, better parking and less crowded. Same food and management…read more Got omekase for 2 special (easily fed 3). Every item was fresh and tasty. We all left sated and satisfied.

I have to come in and protect the honor of one of my youth's restaurants bada eeyagi- it's so…read moreawesome that all my fav spots in pal park/ft lee have mid ass yelp ratings but they are so inaccurate. Idk why i gave the other location 4 stars but this one is PERFECT i would argue better the ingredients r so fresh and everything is perfect. Cannot count the number of the tuna handrolls i have eaten in my life. The fish is sooooo fresh and delish. And all the sides are so good. I love the drama and extravagance of this meal. I LOVE YOU BADA STORY

Had a wonderful Mother's Day dinner here. The place is really cute and has good sushi and very…read morepleasant staff. Tim was very friendly and a pleasure to interact with. We will be back again!

I stopped by for a late lunch take out and I was pleasantly surprised…read more First, the interior while not large is cozy and very inviting, complete with nice Japanese wall art, and even a stove heater in one section with many Japanese ceramics like tea pots on display. I ordered a Chicken teriyaki lunch box (bento) - (Entree, $14.50, 4/5) - I was happy with the heft of the bag and upon opening it, food was hot and fresh. California rolls were good and 2 pieces of shumai were crispy and nicely seasoned. Rice was the right portion and chicken was fresh-tasting with good quantity of teriyaki veggies. Some pieces were a bit tough and the seasoning overall did not really permeate, but I didn't mind. I mean, it's lunch special so you can't really expect too much. I was nicely satisfied with this bento - not too much, not too little, and at a great price. I used to do yoga right next door for years and had never gone in, but now I would like to dine in because they had that nice, cozy and authentic Japanese sushi house vibe that was so inviting + of course, good tasting food at reasonable price. I'll be back!

service- 5/5 attentive and super friendly staff Food- 5/5…read moreboth dishes, lunch Maru don set and hand roll set were phenomenal! The portion was great and the side dishes complimented the main dish so well. All the ingredients tasted super fresh, and they highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients so well. There was a nice variety of flavors and textures that really made this place stand out. ambiance- 5/5 sooo lovely and calm interior! The location of the restaurant maximizes the natural sunlight which makes the interior feel warm and inviting. This has been my favorite meal of the year so far. I'd definitely recommend this place!

Came here on a Friday night around 7:30ish. When I entered, the place was fully booked with…read morereservations but was able to get seats at the bar upstairs after a few minutes. I've been to this location when it was a Korean restaurant and had similar rustic vibes. Ended up getting the Donkatsu which comes with salad, rice and sauce. It was a solid meal, not out of this world but really good. My friend got an assorted hand rolls which looked esthetically nice. They have an extensive menu and I want to their noodles next time. Overall had a good experience. * Good service * Recommend making reservations * Meter parking

Really enjoyed the experience here. I love how visually appealing the food is and I love how the…read morefood actually matches the pictures on their website or reviews. No false advertising. The soft shell crab was yummy and perfectly fried but we preferred dipping it into the yellowtail sauce. The yellowtail was a little overcooked and not the best piece. My friend complained that the meat was too tough as it was not just the collar portion. I usually find overcooking the yellowtail quite difficult since it's normally very tender. The cheesy corn chicken was delicious. Love the little pieces of corn in the cheese and the texture and taste of the chicken. The interior of the restaurant is clean, bright and relaxing. Service was good. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have the Orion draft available. Ordered and the ever came back 5 mins later saying that's unavailable as well so I ended up ordering the Terra. The have meter parking in the back or the restaurant. Around $3 per hour and the restaurant will refund you the first hour. Plus if you pay cash, you get 12% off. I would definitely check the bill as there was definitely a discrepancy with the parking reimbursement and cash discount. Overall, I think the food is better than norm and would definitely come back or visit/try the Manhattan location.

Came in on a Sunday afternoon when they opened (11:30) and the space was clean with a modern…read moreupscale feel and ambient lighting. My son got a bit of a kick out of the random frogs they have placed around the restaurant. Food tip: Although they have lunch and dinner menus, you are allowed to order off the dinner menu if the lunch menu is not something you want. We ordered the fried dumplings $12, 2 salmon lovers, chirashi bowl, udon for the kids, chilled buckwheat and acorn jelly bowl, spicy octopus bibimbap in hot stone pot + miso soup and garlic chicken. Did we over order? Definitely yes. But we finished most of the things. Sushi in the chirashi set and the salmon lover was fresh and tasty, so I would order that again if we come back. Parking: street parking can be hectic but spaces opened up being it was a Sunday. The lot in the back didn't have a designated space for them, so it would either be municipal or street parking.

Hands down the best all-you-can-eat sushi spot if you care about fresh quality sushi. A lot of AYCE…read moreplaces focus on quantity and cut corners on freshness, but not here. The fish is consistently fresh, everything tastes high quality, and it's easily one of the best AYCE sushi experiences around. The staff is also very attentive and works hard to keep up with how insanely busy this place always is. They're constantly moving, checking tables, clearing plates, and doing their best to take care of everyone. Honestly, the fact that this place is always packed tells you everything you need to know. Some of the one-star reviews feel like they come from people who don't understand how busy a popular restaurant can get. If you can't handle a wait or a fast-paced environment, maybe this spot just isn't for you. Selfishly, I kind of hope the complainers stop coming so there's more room for the rest of us and shorter wait times. Either way, this place stays crowded for a reason--it's that good.

This was a complicated ordering system compared to majority of other sushi AYCEs…read more Overall, the sushi rolls felt like they leaned heavy into the fusion realm, likely because it is Korean-owned. Because of that, these didn't feel like actual sushi, but rather just rice and meats. However, I do appreciate the exploration and inclusion of other ingredients you don't see often at other restaurants, e.g. mushrooms, cream cheese.

This is our go to for Japanese curry over rice, sashimi appetizers, and the best miso soup in NJ!…read more It's a casual place with good service and atmosphere. We've been going here for several years and it never disappoints.

Small cozy restaurant, can probably fit around 25/30 people including the bar…read more Service was quick, apps and entrees came quickly. We tried the karrage chicken and a sushi roll. Would probably skip the sushi ~ We all tried a different curry and really enjoyed it. Even the spicy option wasn't too spicy ~ but the flavors of the curry come through more on the non spicy options. Everything was good, felt homey! The katsu is the best in our opinion! Also BYOB!

Was so pleasantly surprised by this place. Stopped in for Sunday lunch with family and ordered a…read morefew dishes to share. We started with the rock shrimp which was perfectly crispy and spicy. We also shared a few rolls specifically the spicy tuna, salmon avocado in California- spicy tuna was my favorite but all three were fresh and yummy. The Josh hand roll which is their take on a spicy scallop was incredible- I could likely eat 5 of these myself. It was so delicious we decided to try their special scallop roll which had a torched flavor - it was good but I would skip this and go for the Josh hand roll instead. Ambiance was casual- a very typical sushi restaurant in terms of the decor. Service was friendly and quick. Prices were very fair. Would definitely return here for a quick, casual, and yummy meal.

stumbled upon this gem! i live nearby but there are so many spots i've tried but decided to…read morefinally give this one a shot. so glad i did! this place is great! friendly service and fresh fish! chirashi deluxe is worth it!! will definitely be back! it's a small spot but there are decent amount of tables. clean and nice :)

I visited Sushi Kai for a late Valentine's Day Omakase experience. My girlfriend and I were…read moreimmediately greeted by a small but cozy environment tucked away in a little strip mall in Fort Lee NJ. The experience was solid and very unique, as they seat you on a long counter with about 15 other patrons, giving you a great view of everything the talented sushi chefs are doing as they prepare all 16 courses. The service was amazing, with the waiters being very attentive and paying close attention to everything from how much water was in your cup to how clean your plate was Dinner started with light appetizers featuring a variety of flavors to get you used to the main course. Then, after a small palate cleanser, the party really starts. The 16 courses featured some fan favorites such as fatty tuna (my personal favorite for it's rich flavor) and salmon, and ended with a very delicate crème brûlée dessert. I recommend checking out Sushi Kai for your next date night or special event. Just make sure to make a reservation.

I recently visited Sushi Kai for the omakase. It was an elevated experience and perfect for a date…read morenight/special occasion. It's also a BYOB which is a plus. The interior is very modern and sleek with clean lines.There is a counter with about 10 seats and 2 other tables so reservations are a must. There are purse hooks under the counter which is great because it can get a little tight. The omakase experience is an intimate, 16-course meal. The fish is super fresh. The fatty tuna was by far my favorite course that melted in my mouth. I also really enjoyed the Black Sesame crème brûlée and wish I had more! Service was good and there was someone who came around to pour more wine. Sushi chefs were friendly and happy to answer questions. Parking is challenging, but that's normal for the Fort Lee area. Highly recommend checking out Sushi Kai for a unique experience.

Went to Choo Choo Train sushi for lunch on a Monday. It's pretty gimmicky, but the service is good…read more You can sit at the bar, where you grab plates off the train track. All plates from the train are $5, but it's not like any of the plates are labeled, so you don't know what you're actually getting. Regardless, I tried a few plates from the train to go along with my bowl of udon. The rolls i tried were average, as was the udon. For the price and food quality, I might as well have gone to one of the AYCE sushi places in the area.

Very cute place with an eye for details. Its great for kids…read more Highlights: 1. they had fries and chicken fingers on the menu which my kids loved. The little one doesn't appreciate sushi yet so it was nice to have options for him. 2. They had a paper table cloth and crayons for the kids. They could draw as much as they wished - which they did. 3. In the bathroom - they had plastic wrap for sanitation and warm seats. They also had little ducks in soap dispensers that got my kids attention. 4. There is, of course, a sushi train that was a lot of fun for the little ones to watch. 5. There is cotton candy with many flavors. 6. There is a cute sculpture park outside for a post or pre meal strole. I would mention that while the decor, attention to detail and kid friendly experience were spot on, the food itself was ok. I would still go back and recommend the place for the experience of it.