The sushi is amazing! Lately, I've been eating at different sushi places in the area to taste who…read morehas the best, and by far, Osaka Ryu Gin is delicious! It's funny, from the outside, it's not much to look at, but trust me, their sushi is fantastic. The service was also great and the prices are reasonable. This has become my go to place! Highly recommend.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ All of the food we ordered was EXCELLENT. ++++ Maki Special with Spicy Salmon, Spicy White Tuna and Spicy Yellowtail sushi rolls were all very good. Not going to blow you away, but as good as you would expect your sushi rolls to be ++++ Sushi/Sashimi Combo arrived in a boat and all of the sushi, sashimi were super fresh. ++++ Chicken Udon was one of the best udons we ever had at one of these local Japanese restaurants! Soup was great, udon was great, there was plenty of vegetables inside and the chicken was verrrrry tender and tasty. ++++ A complimentary vanilla ice cream was served at the end of our meal. + The waitresses were very friendly and attentive. The food arrived fairly quickly. + There are plenty of parking spaces in the private lot of this little strip mall. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - The menu prices are a bit on the high side for everything and it would be nice if things were $1-$2 cheaper like some other local Japanese restaurants. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Restaurant is tight inside, with not a lot of walking space, and there aren't many tables, but there is a cozy feel to it.

Kiku has been wonderful and celebrated since I was a child. It's become a lot bigger and recent…read moreyears, but they still do an amazing job. The food is always extremely fresh and it's a lot of fun. I like everything they serve and it's a great experience. I think though it depends also on what chef you get... We had a really fun one, but we noticed the guy in the Table next to us wasn't as exciting which I felt bad for that table but otherwise it's a great experience.

We come here usually a few times a year and always a party of 7 or more. This time it was 2 adults…read moreand 5 kids. 1 in a highchair, so didn't eat. 3 kids meals & the other child ate off the regular menu. There was a charge for $33 extra for fried rice, which barely had any veggies or eggs added. The cost isn't an issue if you're getting your monies worth. The hibachi guy was great. He was very nice and interactive with us and the kids. We tipped him, as we always tip them for cooking. My problem was the server, Maricela. She brought us two bottles of water, took our order and came back once after the food was cooked. We waited 20 minutes for the check because she wasn't around. If it were busy, I'd understand, but it was not. She didn't have a smile the entire time. When she finally made her way back around, we asked for the check. Didn't complain, just simply asked for the check. The kicker- She decided to add on 20% gratuity, didn't say a word, just added it. I understand large parties, gratuity is added, but you add it for 3 adult meals? That's pretty sad she felt the need to add it. It was written on the check in pen & didn't say a word to us. We paid with Apple Pay and did cash for the tip. Usually a cash tip is much appreciated, in this case it was not. She then came over and told us we didn't have enough money on the table ($40 cash tip) and that it's mandatory to pay what they add to the check. First of all, it is not. We always tip over 20% any where we go & in fact we did and gave $10 to the hibachi guy. I have two regrets tonight here. Spending over $300 for a meal (tips included) & not taking the $40 from her and telling her she didn't deserve any of it. If this wasn't enough, she was complaining to the hostess about it. The manager, Nester I believe? Just apologized for the service and waitress back talking. No real apology , just said he recognized us and said sorry it happened. Last time we come here. Hard earned money can be spent anywhere. Maricela, you deserved $0! & you sure shouldn't be in customer service.

I am not the type of person to normally leave reviews on restaurants, but my experience here has…read morebeen so consistently good that I felt the need to. Blu Sushi is the perfect mix of deliciousness, affordability, and fantastic service. I've gone there for my lunch around three times these past two weeks and each time I've had a wonderful experience. Their lunch special is super affordable. You can get 2 rolls for the less than I spend for one at many of the other restaurants in Ridgewood. However, despite that, it honestly tastes the best out of many of the places I've gone to. Also, if you are up for spending more, they have a fantastic selection of appetizers and special rolls that you can try again (I recommend the dynamite shrimp). When I go, I normally get the 2 roll option from the lunch menu. Typically, I have the spicy salmon and the spicy tuna rolls when I order that. Regarding those rolls, they are first and foremost delicious. You can tell that fresh their fish is and how much time and dedication they put into their sushi with each bite. Furthermore, they are spicy--but not too spicy. When you have them you are able to enjoy every aspect of the roll without being completely overwhelmed by the spice. Additionally, they add something crunchy to the rolls which take them from just a tasty lunch to a full experience. Most importantly though, the service and ambiance is fantastic. Every time I've been there I've only been treated with kindness and consideration. They are very willing to talk with you about their dishes, share some interesting facts about it (like how they came up with the dynamite shrimp), and more. But the best part about it is that they remember you. That honestly meant a lot to me. I know that this whole review was a lot of me ranting, but I honestly mean it. If you are looking for a nice, quaint, delicious, affordable, and hospitable meal--Blu Sushi is the place for you.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Fried Pork Gyoza - 6 pieces came lightly fried and were good. Definitely could have eaten 10 of these ... myself! + Nabe Yaki Udon Soup Noodle - Solid noodle soup. Lots of ingredients and the broth was just the right level of flavor. = Sushi Regular - Good sushi overall, but the rice was a litttttle too soft to the point that the sushi was falling apart. Fish was very fresh though and presentation was excellent. + Spicy Salmon, Spicy Yellowtail, Spicy Cooked White Fish - Shocked at how good the rolls actually were. There was only 1-2 layers of rice, at most, around the sushi and there was a lot of fish filling for the rolls. Fish was very fresh and delicious. Also, once again, presentation of the entree was excellent. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Friendly waitresses throughout the staff. + Food came out fairly quickly. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Not a huge restaurant, but spacious enough with a few tables for 4 and a few tables for 6. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came in at around 5:45 PM on a summer Friday evening and it was busy already. We didn't have resys, but some groups did. Assuming they were able to squeeze us in before the dinner resy groups filed in because the restaurant was at capacity by the time we left at 7ish.

Another great dinner at Shota…read more Combination Sushi & Sashimi platter for two ($140) Start off with fresh salad with ginger dressing !!!! Love the dressing ~~ Sashimi & sushi of a variety selection with salmon, fluke, eel, etc. As always and as expected, everything was top notch.

Great food! Great service! Andrew recommended dishes for us to try with a few minutes of sitting…read moredown. My mom and I came across this restaurant as we were passing by and it for sure was the best choice we could've made all day. The food is fresh and flavorful. I definitely will be back with friends

Great spot for ramen and appetizers with your family. My kids enjoy the ramen, edamame, and…read moretempura. I definitely recommend visiting this restaurant with your family.

I first came here through a Yelp Elite experience and loved it so much that I came back again with…read moremy family. We ordered the tofu bao buns, shrimp bao buns, karaage, curry, and dessert - the bao buns were OK, but the karaage, curry, and dessert were delicious. They have the BEST bingsoo. We tried the crème brûlée bingsoo and it was amazing - not too sweet, not overly large, just the perfect size. I've tried many different bingsoos, and this one is hands down my favorite. Honestly, I probably wouldn't have discovered this place if it weren't for the Yelp Elite event, and I'm so glad I did. I'll definitely be back to try their ramen next time. Service was good, though a little slow at times even when it wasn't very busy. The space itself is huge and very roomy. One thing to note: during the winter it can get quite chilly inside since the restaurant is right next to the entrance doors - we ended up wearing our coats the entire time. To the owner: please bring back the tofu and shrimp tacos with the green sauce because they were amazing!

The Omakase lunch was so delicious. Every piece of sushi was prepared to perfection. The staff…read moremade this ladies lunch a warm and welcoming place. We will def be back.

I love this restaurant!! The food is outstanding! The omakase is one of the best I have had…read more Fabulous service. Being a BYOB is also a big plus. There is parking right in front with ease-that's tough to find in Ridgewood. Truly, an "experience." My only small recommendation is-if you have any allergies-don't wait for them to ask you-let them know. My friend has an avocado allergy and told them after the dish was presented. They didn't replace the dish. I was disappointed in that. I felt they should have. However, the allergy was not disclosed prior.

Went to Paramus Park mall over the weekend. Stopped by Nori to get a quick lunch. There wasn't much…read moreline, there was already a lot of chicken already cooked. Ordered the chicken teriyaki with rice and vegetables. The platter was ready within five minutes. Loved the chicken, had lots of huge pieces with some nice grilled layer on them. Vegetables were boiled nicely. I love getting food from them when I am at the mall.

Will be quick and to the point…read more Nori Japan is your prototypical Teriyaki strip mall joint. Teriyaki chicken, beef, shrimp or a combo of any of those proteins plus white rice and veggies is the order to go with. The food was OK here. It was pretty much like eating from a Sarku restaurant. It's a solid, quick pit stop type of eatery where if you're looking for a fast, filling meal, you can do it here.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Solid sushi, nothing spectacular, but hits the spot. ++++ Sushi Regular fish was relatively fresh on the sushi pieces, 8 in total. It also came with a choice of a regular roll. ++++ Spicy Maki Combo, which consisted of any 3 spicy rolls, did not taste or look like spicy rolls. They just looked like regular rolls, but they were still decent. There were only 4 spicy rolls to choose from though, of which I chose the Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon and Spicy Yellowtail. ++++ Chicken Udon was surprisingly VERY good. Even though it was just a simple chicken udon, the chicken was quite flavorful and tender. Broth was your typical miso broth/soup. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Waiters can be a little bit more enthusiastic, but food arrived pretty quick. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Extremely busy on a Friday evening at 5:30 PM so make reservations! We were fortunate to have secured walk-in seats at the sushi bar since it was reserved for a party at 7:30 PM.

- Located right off a main road in a residential area, with a decent-sized parking lot that seems…read moreto provide just enough spaces for dine-in guests - Small restaurant with a mix of tables, booths, and sushi bar seating; décor is dated and feels a bit dingy--an update would go a long way - Quite busy on a Friday evening--most tables were either occupied or reserved; we were seated at the sushi bar but were told the seats were reserved in about 1.5 hours - Service was OK--staff were efficient but not particularly warm or attentive, and often appeared to be rushing - Large menu with plenty of choices, including sushi, sashimi, rolls, udon, donburi, katsu, teriyaki, bentos, and more - Food was fresh and portions were decent--the sushi regular comes with eight pieces of sushi (with nicely sized cuts of fish) plus your choice of any regular roll (I chose the American Dream--large portion with nice flavor, but seaweed was very chewy); the spicy maki combo (tuna, salmon, yellowtail) was underwhelming as none of the rolls were actually spicy; the chicken udon arrived hot with a mild broth, generous pieces of tender chicken, a handful of greens, a couple of kamaboko slices, and a satisfying portion of chewy, bouncy udon noodles - Cash discount available