I would highly recommend anyone looking for a restaurant with delicious food and lively atmosphere.We recently dined at Jugemu that exudes a cozy and friendly atmosphere. The menu offered a delightful array of delicious Japanese dishes, each bursting with authentic flavors. I recommend to try fresh oysters here. It was creamy in texture and had an fresh splash of sea flavor that I can only describe as “yummy.” The sushi rolls, adorned with inventive combinations, marry tradition with innovation, leaving an indelible impression. What truly stood out was the impeccable service – attentive and friendly staff added to the overall positive experience. Highly recommend for a delightful Japanese culinary journey!
What an amazing experience here in the 'burbs! Impeccable service, lovely, staff and food bursting with flavor!
Chenghui J.
Food: My boyfriend and I got the 8 course Prix Fixe menu ($$$). We made reservations in advance for 5:30PM. The food was delicious Sashimi was a bit cold in the beginning, but the rest of the fish was room temp. The fish was really high quality~ they even did monk fish so that it wasn't fishy! I liked their sushi, might come back and try their omakase! Their cheesecake (not shown) is Cheesecake Factory consistency and I love it! The other dessert was a matcha and red bean flavored dessert, also sweet and delicious; more for Asian palates. Service: 10/10. They're so kind and sweet! Our main waitress explained the items to us and checked in on us a couple times. One of the Asian servers was super kind and sweet! She has a wonderful smile :) Ambiance: Really fantastic ambiance! The interior is moderately sized, and the restaurant has somewhat of an upscale vibe! The waitresses and waiters are dressed in black and white. The bathroom is really nice too (bidet!!) Parking: Easy, right in front of the restaurant. Parking lot is a bit cramped, but we found empty spots. Overall: 10/10 would recommend. Of note, we chose one of their expensive food options and didn't look through the other parts of the menu.
Gina L.
Food: -This cute Vday chirashi special was such a cute surprise. It included the juiciest sashimi cuts (toro, hotate, fried ebi head/tail, ebi, sake, hamachi) that were truly mouth watering & 2 mini bowls w/ chutoro, ikura and caviar! The cute heart cutouts literally made my day -Sukiyaki came w/ an onsen egg so that u could dip each veggie & meat piece in it and enjoy...and dont get me started w/ the broth (SUCH rich flavors) - Fried soft shell crab was fried to perfection and came w/ a mayo like dipping sauce w/ what I think was mentaiko? super delicious~ Ambiance: - One of the most romantic date night sushi spots in Bergen County. I've been to most of the japanese spots in bergen and can easily say that the dim light, cute and cozy vibes of this place makes it a perfect date spot Service: -This has to be the main reason I give this place a 10/10!!! Staff is super kind. Honestly I've been to many great restaurants but service and staff usually end up ruining my ratings for the restaurant... But w/ that said I've never seen such great service. Our waitress was super accommodating and constantly checked to c if we needed refills on tea/water (w/o being overbearing ofc). She was quick about everything and handled everything w/ such care. At the end, who I believe was the manager started going around tables to check if everything was ok and when my bf & I stopped him to ask if we could get a picture, he not only took such cute photos of us but he actually helped us rearrange the table platings to get a cuter picture. All the gestures Jugemu's team provided us w/ made our valentine's date night superb
Michelle J.
Wow. Perfect rice to fish ratio. You get a great bite because the fish is cut thick. Fresh and sophisticated taste. Sushi chefs were Japanese when I dined at the counter. A must try. Recommend
Angela YJ B.
After all the persuasion and rave about Jugemu from a friend who frequents this Japanese Sushi place, I finally had the time to squeeze in during the lunch hours for Lunch Specials (11:30 - 2:00). Quite a cozy place with not many tables. We had the Sushi Gozen A from the lunch special ($29) which comes with 6 pieces of sushi, 1 roll, 3 pieces of tempura, and choice of miso soup of salad. In addition, we ordered the Age DashinTofu, lightly fried tofu served in dashi broth .... Soooo good!!! I could drink the tofu broth ... The rice for the roll was not in the typical white rice, but brown rice/grains which is healthier, but could be bit hard for digestion for some people. Truly enjoyed our meal.
Zack Evar
Dietary restrictions: Okay with Gluten Free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon 5 Ways, Toro Salmon
William T.
Food is good but have issues with takeout. Ordered takeout and the pickup time was 7.50pm. The order was ready at 7.07pm. By the time I picked up my food it was sitting there for 30mins. Prefer that my food doesn't sit around that long. They need to get that fixed.
Pil C.
I was informed by couple of friends that this new place (after umeya) was good quality but expensive. I would agree the sushi was fresh but was no way worth the price. Had the sushi platter and a "Jugemu bowl". Total of just under 100 until I added a spicy sauce and some other charge I don't know about. Anyway, nowhere near that above NYC pricing. And to be clear NYC has multiple Japanese owned and run places that are far better for that price or even lower. If u are craving really good quality sushi but reasonable prices I'd suggest Okinami in Norwood. Chef there is a former understudy of a very well known sushi chef and hands down best in northern Jersey for reasonable price.
Serena Hornedo
The food is very delicious and high quality. We really liked our visit and we will go there again soon??
The food here is outstanding- authentic and traditional Japanese cuisine. Lovely menu. The service is super attentive. The restaurant is small, but calm and serene atmosphere. Manager Yusuke and waiter Chris are great!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe J.
I dined here for the first time last night and I was def impressed. I used to live very close to the restaurant so that was nice too. The restaurant itself is pretty fancy. The quality of the food is A+. My favorite dish was the soft shell crab rolls. It was def the best soft shell crab rolls I had so far in my life. I ordered a little bit of everything and I enjoyed for sure. Its def a nice place to bring your date. The service was great too, our server was very attentive and thoroughly answered some of the questions I had. I'll def come back!
Karen C
Delicious sashimi freshly imported directly from Japan. Shirako is soooo creamy and soooo good! The chef even made baby nigiri for baby. ???
Gustavo Davila
The place is too nice, the food was fire!!! and the service was super super good. I will definitely go again… btw the salmon teriyaki is the best salmon teriyaki that I ever tried! 100%
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Drosos
My family and I had an EXCELLENT first experience at Jugemu! Chef Toshi's experience and passion spoke through his work in the 15-course Omakase experience we all enjoyed! DELICIOUS! The staff was very attentive, and made sure my wife felt special at her Birthday dinner. Thank you SO much, Jugemu Team! We will be back again in the future! =)
I would highly recommend anyone looking for a restaurant with delicious food and lively atmosphere.We recently dined at Jugemu that exudes a cozy and friendly atmosphere. The menu offered a delightful array of delicious Japanese dishes, each bursting with authentic flavors. I recommend to try fresh oysters here. It was creamy in texture and had an fresh splash of sea flavor that I can only describe as “yummy.” The sushi rolls, adorned with inventive combinations, marry tradition with innovation, leaving an indelible impression. What truly stood out was the impeccable service – attentive and friendly staff added to the overall positive experience. Highly recommend for a delightful Japanese culinary journey!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toro Salmon, Tuna, Hamachi Jalapeno Ceviche
What an amazing experience here in the 'burbs! Impeccable service, lovely, staff and food bursting with flavor!
Food: My boyfriend and I got the 8 course Prix Fixe menu ($$$). We made reservations in advance for 5:30PM. The food was delicious Sashimi was a bit cold in the beginning, but the rest of the fish was room temp. The fish was really high quality~ they even did monk fish so that it wasn't fishy! I liked their sushi, might come back and try their omakase! Their cheesecake (not shown) is Cheesecake Factory consistency and I love it! The other dessert was a matcha and red bean flavored dessert, also sweet and delicious; more for Asian palates. Service: 10/10. They're so kind and sweet! Our main waitress explained the items to us and checked in on us a couple times. One of the Asian servers was super kind and sweet! She has a wonderful smile :) Ambiance: Really fantastic ambiance! The interior is moderately sized, and the restaurant has somewhat of an upscale vibe! The waitresses and waiters are dressed in black and white. The bathroom is really nice too (bidet!!) Parking: Easy, right in front of the restaurant. Parking lot is a bit cramped, but we found empty spots. Overall: 10/10 would recommend. Of note, we chose one of their expensive food options and didn't look through the other parts of the menu.
Food: -This cute Vday chirashi special was such a cute surprise. It included the juiciest sashimi cuts (toro, hotate, fried ebi head/tail, ebi, sake, hamachi) that were truly mouth watering & 2 mini bowls w/ chutoro, ikura and caviar! The cute heart cutouts literally made my day -Sukiyaki came w/ an onsen egg so that u could dip each veggie & meat piece in it and enjoy...and dont get me started w/ the broth (SUCH rich flavors) - Fried soft shell crab was fried to perfection and came w/ a mayo like dipping sauce w/ what I think was mentaiko? super delicious~ Ambiance: - One of the most romantic date night sushi spots in Bergen County. I've been to most of the japanese spots in bergen and can easily say that the dim light, cute and cozy vibes of this place makes it a perfect date spot Service: -This has to be the main reason I give this place a 10/10!!! Staff is super kind. Honestly I've been to many great restaurants but service and staff usually end up ruining my ratings for the restaurant... But w/ that said I've never seen such great service. Our waitress was super accommodating and constantly checked to c if we needed refills on tea/water (w/o being overbearing ofc). She was quick about everything and handled everything w/ such care. At the end, who I believe was the manager started going around tables to check if everything was ok and when my bf & I stopped him to ask if we could get a picture, he not only took such cute photos of us but he actually helped us rearrange the table platings to get a cuter picture. All the gestures Jugemu's team provided us w/ made our valentine's date night superb
Wow. Perfect rice to fish ratio. You get a great bite because the fish is cut thick. Fresh and sophisticated taste. Sushi chefs were Japanese when I dined at the counter. A must try. Recommend
After all the persuasion and rave about Jugemu from a friend who frequents this Japanese Sushi place, I finally had the time to squeeze in during the lunch hours for Lunch Specials (11:30 - 2:00). Quite a cozy place with not many tables. We had the Sushi Gozen A from the lunch special ($29) which comes with 6 pieces of sushi, 1 roll, 3 pieces of tempura, and choice of miso soup of salad. In addition, we ordered the Age DashinTofu, lightly fried tofu served in dashi broth .... Soooo good!!! I could drink the tofu broth ... The rice for the roll was not in the typical white rice, but brown rice/grains which is healthier, but could be bit hard for digestion for some people. Truly enjoyed our meal.
Dietary restrictions: Okay with Gluten Free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon 5 Ways, Toro Salmon
Food is good but have issues with takeout. Ordered takeout and the pickup time was 7.50pm. The order was ready at 7.07pm. By the time I picked up my food it was sitting there for 30mins. Prefer that my food doesn't sit around that long. They need to get that fixed.
I was informed by couple of friends that this new place (after umeya) was good quality but expensive. I would agree the sushi was fresh but was no way worth the price. Had the sushi platter and a "Jugemu bowl". Total of just under 100 until I added a spicy sauce and some other charge I don't know about. Anyway, nowhere near that above NYC pricing. And to be clear NYC has multiple Japanese owned and run places that are far better for that price or even lower. If u are craving really good quality sushi but reasonable prices I'd suggest Okinami in Norwood. Chef there is a former understudy of a very well known sushi chef and hands down best in northern Jersey for reasonable price.
The food is very delicious and high quality. We really liked our visit and we will go there again soon??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Regular
Restaurantji Recommends
The food here is outstanding- authentic and traditional Japanese cuisine. Lovely menu. The service is super attentive. The restaurant is small, but calm and serene atmosphere. Manager Yusuke and waiter Chris are great!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I dined here for the first time last night and I was def impressed. I used to live very close to the restaurant so that was nice too. The restaurant itself is pretty fancy. The quality of the food is A+. My favorite dish was the soft shell crab rolls. It was def the best soft shell crab rolls I had so far in my life. I ordered a little bit of everything and I enjoyed for sure. Its def a nice place to bring your date. The service was great too, our server was very attentive and thoroughly answered some of the questions I had. I'll def come back!
Delicious sashimi freshly imported directly from Japan. Shirako is soooo creamy and soooo good! The chef even made baby nigiri for baby. ???
The place is too nice, the food was fire!!! and the service was super super good. I will definitely go again… btw the salmon teriyaki is the best salmon teriyaki that I ever tried! 100%
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I had an EXCELLENT first experience at Jugemu! Chef Toshi's experience and passion spoke through his work in the 15-course Omakase experience we all enjoyed! DELICIOUS! The staff was very attentive, and made sure my wife felt special at her Birthday dinner. Thank you SO much, Jugemu Team! We will be back again in the future! =)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5