Reviews for Ai sushi in Somerville, NJ
Service was good. They are very heavy handed on the ginger. The side salad has a dressing they probably made that is more... ginger-y then most typical Japanese ginger dressings. The beef sukiyaki is also extremely ginger-y. The scallop sushi is freshand delicious. Read more
We went for the "chef special choice" Omakase sashimi and sushi combo at the sushi bar. The quality, presentation and selection... of options excelled. Read more
Celebrating my anniversary with the first experience with omakase style. I really excited tasting the different kind of... fish+parts the chef prepared. Loved the environment sharing stories with other dinning there. The fish is very fresh andhandpicked by the chef. According to a couple sitting next to us, this is the best Japanese restaurant in NJ according to theirJapanese friends. I would highly recommend too. Read more
Summary: Service was pretty bad and although the fish was decent, it was pricier than even NYC (look up Sugarfish). Not great... value (they charged $2 for a bottle of warm Poland spring water) and not likely to return due to service. 1. Walked in and fromacross the room the waitress gestured to an open table without coming over to seat us. Weird but ok no problem. 2. Menu was verylimited compared to what was advertised on their website with essentially no kitchen items (except for nebayaki udon) and onlysome special rolls. Again no problem because I came for the nigiri. 3. Only after I returned from the bathroom (more on thatlater) did the waiter mention they did not have an item I ordered. She walked past me without saying anything else so I had tochase her down and ask her to put in another order of an alternate item. Weird and dismissive but whatever. 4. After getting thefood (which was decent), we saw other patrons get salads along with their food. When we asked, the waitress said salad only camewith non sushi orders and she assumed that our udon order was going to be eaten by our child so she didn't give us the salad.Why would getting a salad hinge on who the food is going to? If it's paid for, it should be included period. 5. Waitress came byand took our soy sauce without saying anything or asking if we were done. Other issues: one of the bowls we got was prettydirty and there's almost no air circulation inside with interior temperature being quite warm even though it was already verywarm out. Chipped glass tabletops, missing ceiling tiles...just overall a little more shabby than I expected. Overall, prettydisappointing experience. Good chu toro but that's honestly the only positive thing about the whole night. Read more
I've been to many sushi places in the US and Japan and this place is absolutely amazing. The omakase is the best I've ever had.
This is one of our favorite local sushi spots. Even during the pandemic, we would treat ourselves to their omakase (sushi... selection by the chef) and a few of our other favorite rolls and items. Their food is always fresh, delicious, and beautifullypresented. In person, the service has always been great as well. We cannot wait to go back in person soon! Read more
Sushi was so good I was too busy eating it and forgot to photograph it. Next time! While it will not be necessarily easy to find... this restaurant, it is tucked away inside a building, it is definittely worth doing as the food was terrific. Had edamame,gyoza, and seaweed salad to start. Had various sushi pieces for dinner. Very happy with the experience and the food was great.Nice selection of fish. Go check it out! Read more
One of the BEST REAL SUSHI places in New Jersey! Always fresh, always good service.