“Sushi by bou is easily my favorite dining experience in NY and NJ. The food quality is stellar, the staff is always so friendly and helpful, the music is great, and the restaurant itself is aesthetically calm and vibey. Great spot for a group of friends, date night, or even a solo treat yourself night. ?“
“I started eating sushi right about the time I started dating. This puts me at around 20 years old. Fairly late to the game, but hey, acne sucks. Took me awhile to figure out washing excessively is just as bad as being a greasy kid. So yea, I was about 20 years old & still trying to get past a goalie, if you know what I mean.The first time I had sushi was at a restaurant in Newport. I only went there because my brother recommended it & he explained I needed to order specific sushi rolls. He knew I was a beginner so he told me to get a California Roll, Spicy Tuna as well as a few others. My memory is that of a goldfish, so to this day I still only remember Cali/Tuna rolls. Nonetheless, the sushi during that date was a hit, even if I wasn't.I kept at it, like a relentless paramour. Date after date I devoured sushi. What I started noticing was that ordering was better left to the date, as I almost always ordered something weird. Cali/Tuna were always there for me to make me appear somewhat knowledgeable, but anything other than that was beyond my mental capacity.Eventually I found a girl who knew how to order. Literally every single time I went out for sushi with her it was a mouth watering delight. So of course, I had to marry this broad. You don't let these get away. So I got her a diamond, they said it was conflict free, & to this day we make it a point to get sushi at least once a week.After finding the girl, there are certain prerogatives you must take in life. If my first was my fiancé, then the 2nd one was a sushi restaurant. Everyone has one, so this quest to discover mine took precedence over all else. Having found my lady, it was up to her to guide me through the myriad restaurants that the tri-state area had to offer. I of course would never be able to do so. So she fulfilled her role.Itto Sushi is just a few blocks away from our apartment. I'm actually functionally illiterate when it comes to maps. Even GPS will not save me from starving to death if it ever came down to it. So my fiancé lets me track her on her phone. No, it's not a trust thing, it's literally a safety thing. I get lost going to the bathroom. I only mention this because of how convenient it was when she said just come to where I am. And that's how I ended up in Itto Sushi.The restaurant itself is not overwhelmingly large. It's a nice comfortable size, where even I won't get lost going to the restroom. The sushi bar is towards the back & you can see all the fresh ingredients laid out ready to be served. There are always multiple chefs working, which I've learned are called Itamaes & Shokunins. These guys are truly worthy of their titles.I don't even bother looking at the menu. My fiancé does her job. She rips through 4 rolls & at least 2 Sashimis. Since I've become a regular at Itto, I've learned how to properly beg for a 5th. To this day I still have not been able to convince her to get 6 rolls. Truth is, my belly can only really handle 5, but I may be somewhat of an addict at this point.Itto Sushi' sushi is literally the freshest I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. Their sashimi is also at that level. Both my fiance & I marvel at the relentless & assorted Unami that Itto offers. It's gotten to the point that we literally judge any other sushi place we go to with how well they match up against Itto. No one comes close.So I have my future bride, who in turn got me my sushi spot. I got it made. I'm scoring goals left & right here. Now all that remains is my mission to get that 6th roll. I mean, how do you say no to a cool little boat filled to the brim with sushi? You can't. You simply can't at Itto. The battle to discover my sushi spot has been won, but the war for that 6th roll rages on.“
“I’ve been to East Hana a few times and it’s such a wonderful spot. It’s lowkey in terms of ambience but the food always hits the spot. I usually go for the veggie ramen, and the side chili oil. Definitely would recommend for a quick bite - good variety on the menu and lovely staff.“
“What an incredible omakase EXPERIENCE. So much so I forgot to take any pictures! It's funny my wife and I used to live by Honshu and still stop by from time to time, but years ago we did Honshu's Omakase and had such a nice time I wrote a review. Well, their spin off, Nigiri is meant for omakase and they hit it out of park. They've made what used to be their front porch quite elevated, cool seating areas away from the chefs table and then a nice chefs table. We did the 15 course menu and our chef explained everything so thoughtfully, starting light and progressing through the meal. The first course was a 3 piece one, I won't ruin it, but a raw oyster, egg, and croissant of sorts with some special sushi surprises overlayed perfectly on all. Was TREMENDOUS. I won't go into every fish but you get such a widespread sampling with multiple ingredients perfectly combined to elevate the taste. Nothing is needed. Just pick up the fish and enjoy. I'm a big sea urchin guy, by time we had that piece it almost was lost in the crowd for me as everything was just so much better than what I'm used to. I'm salivating as I write this review. I've done maybe a dozen or so omakase meals over the years, Honshu and Nigiri are both at top of my list, but this one takes the crown, honestly best I've had. Bravo.“
“Tiny little Japanese restaurant with a lovely friendly team in the open kitchen!Had the bento box and it was flavorful. Sushi was fresh. My partner enjoyed his ramen (but I personally preferred the bento and sushi options).Will absolutely be back!There are a couple tables outside in case the weather is nice.“
“My favorite sushi place in the area! Reasonable prices for great food. The rolls are great and so fresh tasting. I personally also really like the tuna tartare and the salmon tataki. It's hard to find such fresh tasting sushi without breaking the bank so I'm so glad this is near me. The space is also really cute. They have a back area where the chairs are all mismatched and eclectic. While the restaurant itself is more homey feeling, it adds to its charm. The people are always so nice too. Love this place! (Takeout is also great)“
“Was here for takeout yesterday and was blown away by the food we ordered. The service was quick and food was still warm/hit when we got home to eat them. We love variety, so we ordered Thai and Malaysian dishes along with sushi rolls. First off, the milk tea with brown sugar and boba has the right amount of sweetness in the tea and the right chewy boba texture. For sushi, we ordered fantasy roll, spicy kani, wild summer and Manhattan roll. All of them were special since they mixed a variety of fresh fish in there. For example, the spicy kani has salmon, tuna and eel! Yum! The beef rendang was so soft and green curry was so delicious. And we ended the night with some mango sticky rice. Got to say we were stuffed! Can’t wait to go back for dine in when the garden opens for the warmer weather“
“Authentic Japanese Sushi restaurant in downtown Jersey City.Honshu has become a staple in the area, they offer, Sushi Rolls, Sashimi and Nigiri, they also have ramen, fried rice, and other Japanese platters.The place has plenty of windows, outdoor seating and the vibe is great, lots of different people enjoying authentic Sushi.Their custom rolls are to die for, starting with the house specialHonshu Roll, Sushi K Roll, Luis Roll, and others.Their Sashimi selection is great, their White Tuna is to die for and the sizes are big compare to other places I've visited.Their Nigiri cuts are great, they have a premium fish menu that always surprise me with the selection, always something new to try, their fish are in the majority imported from Japan.They also have OMAKASE, you really need to try this, I believe they start at $100 per person, trust me, you won't regret it.Service is pretty good, staff knows and can suggest if you're new or not sure what to try.They plenty of Japanese beer, Sake and other Whiskys.Overall Honshu is my favorite Sushi place in Jersey City, their rolls, nigiri and sashimi have made me fall in love with Sushi, it's my go to place when I'm treating someone for dinner and they asked, Sushi?#sushi #honshu #dinner #omakase #brunchWheelchair accessibility: Ramp to access restaurant.“
“Every time I come over from Germany, the Komegashi is my first dinner place in the US. Never disappointed me. The food is great, especially the rolls are stellar, and with a reservation at the window (needs calling by phone) you have a great view of lower Manhattan and the World Trade Center. Staff is super friendly and the prices are surprisingly moderate. Btw.: extensive Sake (wine-) list too.“
“Oh my god. I can't even remember having sushi this fresh. After ordering from another local spot and had a fishy roll I decided to change things up. I now have a new favorite sushi spot that will be in constant rotation. The yellowtail sashimi was S tier.“
“Just loved the place. Went there without knowing anything about the chain or the restaurant or how things operate over there. We went there without any expectations. The experience was something very new. Everything over there got us very excited. Although it is self service, there is a good service team to help you in everything needed. I went there with my work friends. I am now planning on taking my family to this as well.“
“March 2024:We went here a 2nd time for dinner. This time on the weekend. The restaurant was full. It was hectic. Unfortunately also with the service. This time the stress was clearly noticeable. The dishes were no longer always explained beautifully. That's a real shame, especially when it comes to the chef's work. You would have to take this time because it is not exactly standard sushi. The creations require explanation to be fully enjoyed. You didn't notice anything about the quality of the food. These were still at the highest level. My recommendation: one to two more people in service or otherwise accept fewer reservations. The noise level was also unpleasantly high because of all the people.That's why now only 4 instead of 5 stars.September 2023We were here for dinner. I recommend a reservation. We had the sushi and handroll menu. The quality of the sushi I selected was the best I have ever had, and I have been to many Japanese restaurants, including Masa in NYC. The quality was excellent and even with the small toppings, which fit perfectly, it was a really great experience. It was so good that we ordered some more sushi instead of dessert. The service was attentive. There is also a good selection of sake and Japanese beers here.“