Nihon Kai Japanese Cuisine
| Address: | 41 S Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621, USA |
| Phone: | +1 201-384-3000 |
| Site: | nihonkaijapanese.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–10:30PM 11:30AM–10:30PM 11:30AM–10:30PM 11:30AM–10:30PM 11:30AM–10:30PM 11:30AM–10:30PM 12:30–10:30PM |
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Kimjonathan Bolisay
Ive seen a lot of positive reviews about this restaurant and a few recommendations from personal colleagues. Thats why i decided to go. The service is acceptable, however the price and the quality of the food is complete and utter trash. Please excuse my language, but for the prices they charge, the quality of sushi should be a lot better. I ordered the love boat for two and ikura sushi. The ikura sushi was extremely salty. This indicates low quality as they need to add more salt to preserve the egg. The fish was not fresh at all. It exhibited the dull look of old fish meat. This can be attested to the smell. I could readily detect the odor of rotting fish; again indicating old fish. The taste was "funky" for a lack of a better word; off putting. The horse raddish was not fresh either. I honestly felt disgusted with my self for eating it, but i was hungry and i just shelled out 50 dollars for it! I honestly wanted to vomit. I went home and ate something immediately to get the rotting fish taste out of my mouth. The sushi is extremely over priced for the quality. 7 pieces of sushi for 21 dollars! Do yourself a favor avoid this place like the plague and go to East Japanese in Teaneck right off Teaneck road. Youll thank me for it! And if you read the review below, keep in mind he failed to post his name. I am putting my name on this review thats how mad I am about this "hidden gem" as the previous reviewer puts it. I also cant believe he would belittle East Japanese as a "filler up sushi joint." This guy is obviously getting a pay check from Nihon Kai.
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Graylin Showell
Typical Japanese fare for a typical price. True, I can easily go into the city and find better sushi, sometimes at a better price (minus tolls and gas) However, it isnt easy to find this quality on this side of the Hudson. Ive never been served rotten or low quality food (I cant imagine someone being brave enough to eat fish that smells rotten) and I cant think of any disappointments big enough to note in this review. East Japanese down the street is comparable, with a brighter and more casual atmosphere. Quality wise its like comparing Five Guys and Shake Shack, you have your favorite but the differences are in the details.
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Kaitlyn Grassi
I came here because my usual place closes earlier on Sundays and I absolutely regretted it. The size of the rolls is VERY small. Portion size didnt match the price. Ordered on my way home from vacation and hit some traffic after I ordered. They called me asking where I was and I told them I hit traffic but would be there in 10 min. When my husband walked in, the lady grilled him on where we were that we hit traffic (we were on the PIP) and she was rude. Our leftover car snacks would have been better for dinner than this sushi.
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A Private User
Fresh, yummy, direct from Japan. A bit pricier than other options nearby but you get what you pay for; they have lunch specials to circumvent this. Dining area is a bit too quiet, and you can hear others conversations, but some may like that. Place is never packed and bustling, which I prefer (hopefully this place remains a secret). Service is friendly, but can be a little warmer. Doesnt warrant a minus star, though. Go to East Japanese (Teaneck) for quick fill me up sushi. Come here for the real deal.
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Gene Lee
I grew up in Bergenfield and left decades before this place opened. I now live 80 miles away but tried this place on a return visit. It is now my favorite Japanese restaurant in NJ and I have eaten in many in my years. They have Toro. Even NYC places rarely carry that. I now purposely drive 160 miles round trip just to eat here. No better Japanese cuisine anywhere.
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Mark Stucki
Excellent fresh sushi. Big portions and very friendly service. Small intimate venue. Very reasonable prices.
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kayla bellomo
Eating it right now! The teriyaki chicken is amazing. !!!! Yeah a little pricy but worth your buck
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Janice Stucki
Quality of food is wonderful. Very fresh and delicious with attractive presentation.
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Isaac Martinez
Waitress nice, food good, price was fair. Good experience overall fam loved it
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Andrew Bereza
Very expensive, but also very delicious
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Al Gonzalez
Best sushi in town.
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Nicholas Breslove
Good hibachi steak
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Brown Santa
Average
