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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiki Love
Loved the special sushi rolls.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christian Wilkie
Great lunch specials, highly recommend if you're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Bailey Jaworski
I believe Itto Sushi is the best kept (sushi) secret in Jersey City and it's our go-to place for a delicious sushi night. Our favorite rolls on the menu are the Kamikaze, Burning Down House, Dragon, and Playboy. They never disappoint. It's BYOB and the service is also excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa S
Solid food choice! Eat here often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Miso Soup, Sushi, Gyoza, Dragon Roll
Roberto Pinto
Good sushi and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haoshen Hong
Great taste and price. BYOB is a big plus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Sushi
Katie
Of all the sushi places in the area, this one is currently the most acceptable, but really that's not a high bar to clear.Sushi is fine for the price. The special rolls are not spectacular but the regular ones are not the worst. Service is slow, and the acoustics are terrible so it's louder than it should be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Josie L.
Sushi was sooo good! Everything was so fresh and delicious tasting! I'm a big salmon girlie so o got the salmon lover lunch special. It's a bit expensive but whose for really say? Sushi itself is always expensive 16$ for these 4 sushi pieces, the one roll and it's come with a soup and salad ! I did take out so I can't speak much to the service but the woman's ho rang me up seemed nice and the restaurant is nice and big with lots of beautiful tables! 10/10 will be going here again
Isah Ibrahim
Excellent place! We live in the neighborhood and glad we discovered this spot. Gf is into Sushi and I'm into ?!
a great local spot for takeout! I ordered the tofu bibimbap which came very nicely packaged with the ingredients separated. I very much enjoyed the miso soup. I wish there was some additional tofu and less rice, but regardless it was very flavorful
Monica L.
Forgot to take pics!!!By far the best sushi place in jersey city and it would be also in my top NYC places for sushis!Super fresh fish, all rolls are AMAZINGLY GOODthe menu is super compelling and you have lots to choose from!Been several times and thought I already left a review but no!The only downside is that they don't do delivery!
Christina W.
My go-to spot for bento and sushi! Friendly, efficient service and pretty calm lighting makes it a relaxing experience. The sushi is fresh and the presentation is beautiful as well, overall very satisfying!
Derek Tietze
The sushi was good and the price was reasonable. While not my favorite sushi place, it's certainly a good one.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sarah Fisher
We were pleasantly surprised to find a really nice sushi spot in the neighborhood ?We both ordered the sashimi bento box, very reasonably priced and good sized portion. The highlights of the meal were the tempura veggies and the salmon sashimi. The fish tasted fresh and clean, and the service was friendly and efficient.We will definitely be back again, highly recommend ?
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the special sushi rolls.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great lunch specials, highly recommend if you're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
I believe Itto Sushi is the best kept (sushi) secret in Jersey City and it's our go-to place for a delicious sushi night. Our favorite rolls on the menu are the Kamikaze, Burning Down House, Dragon, and Playboy. They never disappoint. It's BYOB and the service is also excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid food choice! Eat here often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Miso Soup, Sushi, Gyoza, Dragon Roll
Good sushi and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great taste and price. BYOB is a big plus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Sushi
Of all the sushi places in the area, this one is currently the most acceptable, but really that's not a high bar to clear.Sushi is fine for the price. The special rolls are not spectacular but the regular ones are not the worst. Service is slow, and the acoustics are terrible so it's louder than it should be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Sushi was sooo good! Everything was so fresh and delicious tasting! I'm a big salmon girlie so o got the salmon lover lunch special. It's a bit expensive but whose for really say? Sushi itself is always expensive 16$ for these 4 sushi pieces, the one roll and it's come with a soup and salad ! I did take out so I can't speak much to the service but the woman's ho rang me up seemed nice and the restaurant is nice and big with lots of beautiful tables! 10/10 will be going here again
Excellent place! We live in the neighborhood and glad we discovered this spot. Gf is into Sushi and I'm into ?!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura, Roll, Miso Soup, Sushi
Restaurantji Recommends
a great local spot for takeout! I ordered the tofu bibimbap which came very nicely packaged with the ingredients separated. I very much enjoyed the miso soup. I wish there was some additional tofu and less rice, but regardless it was very flavorful
Forgot to take pics!!!By far the best sushi place in jersey city and it would be also in my top NYC places for sushis!Super fresh fish, all rolls are AMAZINGLY GOODthe menu is super compelling and you have lots to choose from!Been several times and thought I already left a review but no!The only downside is that they don't do delivery!
My go-to spot for bento and sushi! Friendly, efficient service and pretty calm lighting makes it a relaxing experience. The sushi is fresh and the presentation is beautiful as well, overall very satisfying!
The sushi was good and the price was reasonable. While not my favorite sushi place, it's certainly a good one.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
We were pleasantly surprised to find a really nice sushi spot in the neighborhood ?We both ordered the sashimi bento box, very reasonably priced and good sized portion. The highlights of the meal were the tempura veggies and the salmon sashimi. The fish tasted fresh and clean, and the service was friendly and efficient.We will definitely be back again, highly recommend ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi