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    Sushi Kai

    4.4 (120 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Lauren S.

    I love this true authentic all my house spot right here in New Jersey. It really feels like you're in Japan. The fish is so fresh. It's gone every day from Japan the fresh ingredients amazing service and a BYOB.

    Addison P.

    Sushi Kai is a 2 hour long omakase experience. Perfect for a date night or to celebrate a special occasion. The sushi was very good and all of the produce was very fresh. I would 100% recommend.

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    Gina Jiyoung L.

    The sushi is really fresh and good! When I came here a year and a half ago, they were more on the traditional omakase side but now they have cute presentations for the starting pieces:) Ngl I love a good presentation soooo Some of the sushi chefs are such characters (super funny) & they can also accommodate your taste so let them know if you like/dislike sth!

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    Min Y.

    Came here for mother's day. Its a pretty solid spot for some great sushi. This restaurant is strictly omakase so you may not totally know what you will be eating before hand. The restaurant is pretty small and its mostly counter service. They do have one or two table service that can be put together for a table of 6. The food here was mostly good. Sushi was great. Although the handroll was mediocre. BYOB was an assume attribute here. We brought 2 good bottles Sake that the server/manager put on ice. He poured the drinks and service was very attentive overall. One thing that they could add that most omakase at this price point has are warm hand towels to clean your hands. Traditionally you are supposed to eat sushi with your hands. So its nice to have a warm hand towel before starting the feast. While not the best Omakase I have ever had but it was still a very good meal and a place I would recommend

    Thomas U.

    Impeccable and memorable dining experience, great service and very clean ambiance , food and chef made my time unforgettable experience

    Colleen P.

    The Omakase experience made for a great birthday dinner! Plenty of fresh, delicious fish offerings that each had its own unique flavor profile. This place is BYOB, so come prepared, or they offer a variety of sodas/water. The service is excellent and each staff member was friendly and knowledgeable regarding the food they prepared for us. I especially enjoyed the mackerel and ended up ordering an additional piece at the end of the experience. Every piece of fish was prepared and presented in such a pretty way! Overall had a great time and really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant.

    From the start the flavors were unique, refreshing , so fresh! Simply delicious... portions were great not too filling ~ which I like. My boyfriend loved it as well , we really enjoyed the dinner. The crème brûlée style dessert of black sesame was a bit too dense under the crust but other than that , it was a great experience for us. Loved that the sushi chef came to explain each fish since we opted for private table seating not the sushi bar seating ... we will be back.

    5 of the 10 piece table side omakase. the scallop was fantastic.
    Jo L.

    really solid omakase place in fort lee. mostly bar seating and about 3 tables in the front. you can still get omakase on the tables! decor is clean simple and modern. service was polite, knowledgeable, and prompt. we did the omakase at the table, and it came with a LOT of food! appetizer that had 3 parts, homemade miso soup, palette cleanser, 10 piece nigiri, donburi, and a dessert. the scallop really stood out. they brought out 5 pieces at a time, which was nice for pacing at the table. parking available in the back, but it's small so if you can't find there, muni lot is a v close walk.

    Song K.

    I've only ever had omakase in Japan and this one blew it way, way out of the water. My boyfriend and I came here for my birthday earlier this year as a splurge. I can say for a fact that we'll be back. I'm a picky eater in that i don't like uni - I know, I know I'm weird stop yelling at me- so I let the chef know. Some lady at the table audibly gasped..but the chef was very accommodating and made me a little something else! Every course was better than the last.

    Geoffrey K.

    We sat at the sushi bar for the omakase experience, and it did not disappoint. The chef allowed the freshness of the ingredients to really speak for itself by mainly using just the soy sauce glaze for each course. The appetizers were decadent and delicious, with clear attention to detail placed on the presentation of the food. The restaurant is BYOB, with a few liquor stores nearby that you can pick up from before your reservation. The wait staff was attentive, and the fairly small size of the restaurant gave the dinner a very intimate experience. The omakase is not cheap, especially for Fort Lee, so don't expect to save much by eating here instead of the city.

    Annie A.

    Very minimalistic and calming decorations with a balanced, earthy and modern feel. The service was on point. Servers kept water glasses filled. It is byob which is even better. If you forget to bring your drinks, there's a nearby store you can call to get delivery. Our sushi chef Ryan was great! He took immense care in making each piece of sushi. The dinner is a combination of a few appetizers, then sushi then a dessert.

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    We went to Sushi Kai to celebrate our anniversary. Have been wanting to try their omakase for quite awhile and it did not disappoint. Our chef Ryan was incredible. The food and the atmosphere is awesome. The host was very attentive and kept our BYOb sake flowing. A really great place

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    Ingrid G.

    Enjoyed my anniversary night here at @sushikai_nj . This place is a reservation only so make sure to book ahead! The chef was very kind. He did his best to work around a very loud group to give us great service and attention. The host kept an eye on on cups and refilled it when low. This omakase is also BYOB . The location is very small with close seating and has a minimalist style. Although the bathroom is right behind some seats it did not affect the experience. Overall the lighting is perfect for photos and viewing the lovely dishes . The food was definitely delicious 9.5/10 Fish was fresh and the pairing on the plate was well balanced. Sushi from top left going right is. New Zealand king salmon, Otoro , kanpachi amber jack, shim aji Seabass, botan ebi baby shrimp, saba mackerel Top dishes for me: kanpachi amber jack

    King Salmon with truffle - one of my favorite dishes of all time!

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    Very good quality, good time between each course. Strongly recommend. Service was attentive and quick.

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    Ask the Community - Sushi Kai

    What is the parking situation?

    Street parking but lot areas to park as well

    How often does the menu change? Is it by season or based on delivery on what's available

    As far as I've been told by chef, it's by season.

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    heard such good things about this place that i HAD to go…read moreluckily i had no issues getting reservations (they do have a strict cancellation policy where you have to cancel 72 hours before or have to pay a cancellation fee -which is just as much as if you went); unfortunately one of my friends was not able to make it due to a death in the family and the staff were very accommodating (if you have an odd amount of people, you have to pay another fee; but they were understanding and waived the fee - fortunately, we found another person to join us and we were a group of 4). the day before they give out the address ; luckily there is plenty of parking in front and on the side of the building the service by the staff has to be one of the top tier service i have ever received - their attention to detail and quality is A1; felt like I had a personal waiter. the atmosphere is very cozy & intimate ; it is BYOB but they do provided sea water if you wish it was 16 courses for $200 (they do not skimp out ; one of the biggest nigiris i've had in an omakase) - we started off with lobster miso soup , king crab fried rice, and had 12 pieces of sushi then ended with udon soup and chocolate from Peko's which had to be the BEST chocolate i've ever had (and i don't like chocolate). my favorite piece had to be the snapper the wagyu was the most disappointing not going to lie my friends thought the uni was mid but i personally liked the sweetness of it; same with the miso cod (cooked fish) if you pay in cash there is a discount (you do save a good amount; otherwise you do get charged 3% extra if you pay in card) overall, $200 is steep but honestly this was a good experience! out of the 16 courses , 12 were DELICIOUS while the other 4 were just ok... (miso soup, fried rice, wagyu & udon soup). i do recommend it to others but don't see myself personally coming back

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