This place is great! The sushi was so fresh and delicious. We loved the soft shell crab appetizer!…read moreHighly recommend. It's a small place but great ambiance. Service was very efficient as well. They were packed with people waiting for tables. It's definitely worth it!

The Boys are back !!! Today I took the Boys to Nori Sushi in Wayne. Spectacular !!! A big thanks to…read moreJune for providing us with excellent service and some spot on suggestions that I may have missed. I ordered to whole meal for the table and WOW. Appetizers: Sate Beef (sliced sirloin in Malaysian BBQ sauce). , Agedashi Tofu (deep fried Tofu with Dasi sauce), Yam Yam Eel , OMG , (fried sweet potato with crispy eel and spicy sauce). Then our ship came in. It included the following: Mexican Shrimp Roll, Mango Shrimp Roll, Yose Roll, Soprano's Roll ( each piece had a different topping). I had to order two more rolls: Tako Su (octopus) and Lou's favorite of the day...Pepper Tuna with Kiwi and Mango. Each dish was a new experience as Nori's Chefs prepare everything in their own style . Fabulous !! We finished our meal with Mochi- Vanilla, Green Tea and Mango. We can't wait to return !!

I have been a customer for many years. The Sushi is consistently the very best quality, the…read moreportions are substantial, and I go back every time. Very well run family business, always clean, never a dissapointment. Best in Wayne for the value imho.

pretty decent and good sushi spot. My local sushi place is closed on Tuesdays so im glad Takei is…read moreopen those days. First visit and i didnt expect inside to be spacious. Its pretty clean and well kempt too. Took about 30mins to get order ready for pickup but understandable since i didnt really see a lot of staff. Sushi was fresh and tasted pretty good. We had the Takei special but I feel like ive tried those before (from other places) so wasnt really surprised. I was looking for something new or creative so im hoping to try more from the menu especially from the specials. Place has been here for a long time and for good reason. Glad I gave it a go!

My favorite spot to grab lunch from during work! It's such a hidden gem on Hamburg Turnpike that…read moreoffers such fresh and unique dishes. They have sooo many special rolls to choose from and I've loved every single one I've tried so far. My current favorite is their popeye roll which is stuffed with lobster! The service is always phenomenal, the servers are very sweet and attentive. The one waitress helped me decide on an appetizer, her recommendation was their Salmon Sakura and it was sooo delicious! Truly a great spot for a chill night out or grabbing take out for lunch!

We had such a good dinner at Taka Japanese Sushi in Wayne. It's BYOB, which already makes it a win,…read moreand the vibe inside is super relaxed and cozy. it's perfect for a chill night out. The sushi was so fresh. We tried a few of their special rolls and loved every single one. Super flavorful without being heavy. The chicken teriyaki was also a surprise favorite... it was tender, flavorful, and not overly saucy like some places make it. Honestly just a solid spot all around! Great food, nice atmosphere, and the kind of place we'll definitely come back to!! Service was so good!

Date night! We couldn't remember our last order, so we let…read morethem pick for us -- and honestly, best decision. All I wanted was a boat, and that's exactly what we got. Every roll was a specialty roll, and it really showed. If there's ever a question about whether their specials are worth it -- they absolutely are. We finished all five rolls (no regrets) and topped it off with green tea matcha mochi for dessert. Maybe next time we will do 6. Great picks, great balance, and everything hit the spot. Naru never disappoints.

Got takeout from here that just didn't hit the spot. Sweet potatoe roll was good. Hibachi chicken…read morewas dry and had no sauce. Noodles just tasted like the griddle. Fried rice was fine. Gyoza was excellent.

Worth the drive!!!! Loved the pancakes and Bao. Nice meeting the owner, Yu!!!…read more Will be back.

FYI - posting this a few months late (was in the drafts)…read more I really enjoyed my first dinner at Kurobuta with a friend! We shared some small plates and tried to get a good feel for the menu. Higher end vibe with some cool fusion elements to the options available - it's clear ingredients are high quality and presentation is very important to them. Even the drinks have fun little lights in them! Service was very kind and attentive but also lets you take your time - which is lovely! We had reservations which I don't think was necessary on a weeknight, but would recommend it for weekends. They mark your reserved table with a cute sign! Overall prices were a bit high for the portions but I understand it's likely for quality. Be prepared to spend if you're hungry!

One of the best sushi spots in North Jersey and it's byob. Friendly staff and great tasting sushi.read more

Meh, this place is just so sad now. The service is still pretty good but the sushi is not worth the…read morehype anymore. There are less tables and the place is darker. It just makes the restaurant gloomy; not romantic. I used to order the Kiss of Fire roll, which was hands down the best sushi I ever had. I ordered it today and it was just lacking flavor. Mind you, I haven't been to this place in years but I just thought the quality would remain the same. I know times are hard now, so it's still nice they give stuff on the house. However, it's not a roll on the house anymore, just a sushi piece lol. I did bump it up a star since the dessert on the house is PHENOMENAL. Other than that, I hope the old Kenko brings back their fire. They're missing it.

Double Ai is one of the most reliable places in the area when it comes to Asian cuisine. I have…read morebeen here many times and am yet to be disappointed. My personal favorite is the Ten Ingredient Noodle Soup, which always manages to fill me up. I also recently tried the General tso chicken which was coated in a delicious sauce. Overall a great family run business with kind owners, tasty eats, and a beautiful view.

One of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had…read more Let me start by saying this is no longer a BYOB restaurant, despite giving every impression that it still is. There is no clear notice that they now have a liquor license, yet they charge a $10 corkage fee per bottle--or require one drink per person to waive the fee. This feels misleading from the start. After a long and frustrating discussion with our waitress--who couldn't clearly explain the policy--a man (who never identified himself as a manager or in any official role) came over. Even after more back-and-forth, the policy remained unclear until we were told definitively: one drink per person to waive the cork fee. By that point, we had already purchased a drink. We decided to stay, as we've dined here many times before without issues. Unfortunately, things only got worse. We specifically asked for our appetizers and entrees to be timed separately. Instead, our main courses arrived while we were still halfway through our appetizers. Then came the biggest issue: the beef teriyaki. The meat was inedible--extremely undercooked, with a bloody taste and raw interior. We immediately stopped eating and called the waitress over. She told us, quite confidently, that it was filet mignon. It absolutely was not. We asked to speak again with the same gentleman. When questioned, he immediately contradicted her and said it was not filet mignon--but then admitted he didn't know what cut of meat it actually was. He went to the kitchen and came back still unable to identify it, only saying it was "beef." At that point, offering us ice cream as compensation felt almost insulting. We asked for the dish to be removed from the bill. Instead, the waitress returned with three cups of vanilla ice cream--and the charge for the dish was still on the bill. We paid and left, including a 20% tip for the waitress, as the issues seemed more systemic than entirely her fault. Be advised: this is not a BYOB restaurant anymore, and based on this experience, I would strongly recommend proceeding with caution.

Amazing service, the script tempora was great, the sushi tacos were great. Surprisingly not that…read morecrowded. Dami sushi is very underrated. The ambiance was all great.

All the sushi was fresh and came out super quick . We did the all you can eat and it was 100…read morepercent worth it. The waitress was very polite and we left very satisfied. We will be returning in the coming weeks

When Susie said she wanted hibachi for her birthday we chose Izumi. It's been years since we have…read morebeen here. We had a 7 pm reservation and were promptly seated at 7. The other people at the table were very friendly and we enjoyed their company. Naturally we all ordered hibachi. I had the filet and scallops. I order any steak I get extremely rare and I was a bit nervous but the chef cooked it perfectly. It was delicious. Sandra had the steak and duck. Also cooked perfectly and delicious. We didn't order any appetizers because the meal comes with plenty of food. We paid extra for the fried rice and glad we did. The noodles were delicious also. The show the chef puts on is fun and keeps you laughing. Overall an excellent night with delicious food. We will definitely be back. Enjoy

***2 1/2 stars***…read more I've driven past this place on 23 a gazillion times, and...there's a reason it's never occurred to me before now to stop in. It honestly looks pretty shady/decrepit (though looks CAN be deceiving) and has an equally suspect hotel next to it that could easily find itself the centerpiece of a true crime doc. But it WAS open on Jan 1, we needed a lunch spot after the First of the Year hike, and one chum in particular had a hibachi hankering. So off we went. I'm trying to be as diplomatic as I can, but it's honestly in massive need of upgrades throughout the establishment. Beyond the outdated decor (the bar was ROUGH looking), it smelled like cleaning products in most areas, and that was pretty obviously because they decided to do their cleaning during normal business hours. There were literal buckets and bottles of bleach on the floor. When my chum and I went to use the restroom shortly after arriving, we couldn't immediately go in - the bathroom was temporarily shuttered for cleaning, despite the fact that the restaurant had opened within the hour. That flat-out shouldn't happen. I don't know if the staffer in charge was late but this is basic upkeep that should be done before or after customers are on the premises. That's all to say the vibes aren't great, and some of that is easily fixable. I can't say we really built up an appetite navigating a bike path for an hour in the snow and ice, but we did get two apps to split - the chicken katsu at my request, and rock shrimp. The rock shrimp were very good; decent portion/large shrimp, but the katsu was a miss. This is the second time I've been burned by this particular dish, I think because I keep deciding it's going to be chicken katsu curry but without the curry it's a very, very dry, flavorless item. Both times this has happened, the chicken katsu was accompanied by a watery tonkatsu sauce that was overly sweet and not great. But again, this isn't the first time this has happened so this may not be an issue specific to Izumi - maybe this is just a crappy app? Anyway. If you're katsu curious, I would recommend only ordering it in the context of the curry. Despite initially eyeing up the chicken katsu option on the lunch menu (which I was told wasn't applicable for a holiday), I succumbed to peer pressure and joined the hibachi bandwagon, opting for the chicken. A few chums got steak, and I think at least one got shrimp. Honestly, the chicken is a miss and I'd avoid it if you can. It's super dry (at least they're consistent in that regard with the poultry), and the teriyaki they're using for it is super salty. Just not a good dish. I tried the steak, which was significantly better, as was the shrimp, which was my favorite. Very tasty. The star of the hibachi meal though was the fried rice and the noodles. I initially asked for white rice, thinking there'd be a ton of shizzle in the fried rice (like onions, peppers, etc.) but it was literally just rice and egg from what I could tell. The noodles were delicious and widely acclaimed in our party. So ultimately uneven but the hibachi had some highlights. I'd say the service was pretty decent. A lot of the hibachi experience comes with a bit of showmanship from the chef, by definition. I haven't been to a ton of hibachi places but the fellow we had was pleasant and...skilled at hurling zucchini into people's mouths? I guess that's an endorsement? We had tons of food and I don't recall any complaints about the meat prep or anything involving the actual cooking. I feel like I've seen "flashier" performances but it's certainly not something I care a ton about - I'm in it for the food and can watch an exciting portrayal on the Criterion Channel from the comfort of my home. Honestly, this would have been a neutral or slightly positive experience if the fumes from the cleaning products nearby weren't a constant presence; it was like eating a meal in the hall of a hospital wing. I think you can do quite a bit better than this place, for your tastebuds and sinuses.

This place is a gem. You won't find better Pho…read more Service is top notch. They treat you good and feed you even better. My favorite still is the Vietnamese beef stew. It tastes like home no matter what your background. Nothing better on a cold rainy day. Grilled Pork lemon grass is another favorite. Love this place!

Pho-king delicious…read more It was one of the coldest days of the year and we were craving a comforting bowl of pho (rice noodle soup) to warm ourselves up. We visited Vietnam Pho in Woodland Park, located on Rt 46. It's in a business complex so there's plenty of parking. It's a casual, cozy, and family-owned restaurant with a spacious seating area. The staff is welcoming and attentive. The menu offers all of the Vietnamese classics you're craving - steaming bowls of pho, vermicelli noodles topped with fresh vegetables, crispy banh mi sandwiches, stir-fries, and a variety of grilled meats like lemongrass pork and chicken. And if you're a boba lover, they even have bubble tea. Prices are reasonable, but here's a big tip: You get a 10% discount when you pay with cash. There's an ATM inside. There were a few hits and misses with our order, but overall we left feeling satisfied with our meal. The misses: *Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk ($5.95) - This was much sweeter and thicker than I expected! It tasted more like a dessert drink than an iced coffee. The condensed milk's sweetness overpowered the coffee flavor. I have a big sweet tooth, so I still enjoyed it. But if you're sensitive to sugar, you might want to skip this or ask for less milk. *Fresh Shrimp/Summer Rolls with poached shrimp,vermicelli, & peanut sauce ($7.95) - Not a fan. The rolls were bland and mostly just filled with vermicelli noodles. The peanut sauce was a let down. The flavors were off and it had a watery consistency. It barely tasted like peanuts. I don't know if they used too much vinegar or sugar, but either way... the ingredients were completely unbalanced. Now for the hits... We came for the STAR DISH: PHO! Every order comes with rice noodles, beef broth, white onions, scallions, and cilantro with a side of bean sprouts, lime, basil, and jalapeno peppers. We ordered: *Pork Chop Pho ($16.95) - I absolutely loved the lemongrass marinade (made with lemongrass, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, & shallots)! The meat was juicy, sweet, and savory. I could tell the chef grilled it perfectly because of the smoky charred edges. *Rare Beef & Well Done Brisket Pho ($14.95 size small) - They did not skimp out on the protein here! The beef cuts were large, tender, and flavorful! The broth was the heart of the pho - aromatic, warm, and rich! The spices (cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, and coriander) made it taste even better. I always enjoy adding hot chili and hoisin sauce for that extra heat and sweetness. The noodles were silky smooth and soaked up all that beefy broth. Yum, yum! And you can't forget about loading up on the garnishes to add a satisfying crunch and more flavor in every slurp! Pho was the perfect comfort food on the coldest day of the year~