June 18 has been set aside to celebrate all things sushi on International Sushi Day. This Japanese dish of rice, seasonings, and vinegar is used to prepare many delicious variations, including sushi with various types of raw fish or vegetables. They often look like miniature works of art and have an appearance that matches their great taste. Our agents suggest visiting the following five Ridgewood area restaurants to satisfy your craving for sushi:
Blu Sushi
26 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
The owner and staff at Blu Sushi believe that acquiring the best quality fish is the first step toward excellent sushi, and they make it a point to know exactly where their fish is as fresh as possible. The sushi menu is extensive, and customer favorites include the Crazy Sunday Roll, which has spicy tuna and avocado inside and is topped with spicy king crab meat. The creative Sushi Pizza, with a crispy taco shell top, avocado, spicy tuna, special sauce, scallion, and tobiko, is also popular.
Shumi Japanese Cuisine
70 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
For a unique sushi experience, try the Omakase at Shumi Japanese Cuisine. This chef-selected tasting menu features a piece-by-piece meal presented by the chef. Each piece consists of deliciously crafted sushi and sashimi from the day's catch, and you'll be able to see each course made and have it explained to you. Other sushi items are also available, including the Shumi Roll, a spicy tuna roll with caramelized spicy mayo, eel sauce, sushi ebi, scallion, and furikake crunch.
Sakura-Bana
43 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Sakura-Bana literally brings a taste of Japan to Ridgewood as many types of specialty seafood are flown in from a Japanese fish market within days. They offer an Omakase-styled sushi and sashimi experience if you're feeling adventurous, as well as many other sushi items on the menu. When you'd like to splurge or share your meal, try the Sushi Heaven, which comes with assorted sushi and sashimi and Manhattan, California, and Tuna Rolls.
Osaka Ryu Gin
1014 Maple Ave., Glen Rock, NJ 07452
If you love sushi, you'll know you're in the right place as soon as you pick up the menu at Osaka Ryu Gin, conveniently located near Glen Rock homes for sale. The number of sushi selections is huge, so you're sure to find plenty of favorites to enjoy. Popular dishes include the Pink Lady Roll with shrimp tempura, crab meat, cucumber, and avocado wrapped in soybean paper with eel sauce. A long list of appetizers is available from the sushi bar, including Sexy Jalapeno, made with deep-fried cream cheese, spicy tuna, tobiko, and scallion.
Ho-Ho-Kus Sushi Cafe
29 Sheridan Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423
Ho-ho-kus Sushi Cafe is a hidden gem serving authentic Japanese food just around the corner from Ho-Ho-Kus homes for sale. Plenty of sushi appetizers and a la carte items are available on the sushi bar, including the Treasure Island appetizer with spicy salmon, tuna, and yellowtail on a half avocado with mango sauce, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. A la carte sushi options include red clam, striped egg, and sweet egg. The Ho-Ho-Kus Sushi Dinner is a customer favorite and includes your choice of tuna, salmon, or yellowtail with three pieces of sushi, six pieces of sashimi, and one roll.
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