Aoi Japanese Restaurant

“The volcano roll was really good. They have great Japanese beer and saki as well. I really enjoyed the authentic atmosphere and artwork all over. My favorite part was the samurai armor. Really nice restaurant.”

“Me and my Son Jathik had a mama & son dinner date at AOI Japanese Restaurant, and from the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with genuine warmth by Jennifer, our host for the night. She set the tone immediately. Amazing hospitality, attentiveness and courtesy from Jenifer The atmosphere makes you feel like you’ve stepped into another country or another time altogether. Japanese culture is beautifully preserved here, and the level of authenticity is honestly mind blowing. Words won’t do it justice, so I’ll be sharing photos and videos. The food was incredible, authentic and mouth watering. so I’ll let the visuals speak for themselves. One unforgettable moment was when my son accidentally ate a chunk of wasabi… I honestly panicked because I didn’t know what was happening and then Jennifer jumped in to action to attend to him and the chef suggested oolong tea after making sure he was fine without hesitation, I joined him in the pain by eating an even bigger chunk of wasabi which felt like dying and coming back to life yet even without oolong tea, took it like a champ! I told him that’s how the OG does it. So I could remind him that when he starts fighting with me lol. A core memory unlocked. My son also learned how to use chopsticks in under three minutes n so did I. The chefs did an outstanding job the food impressed my son, which says a lot because he’s not easy to please. I rambled on for so long just because the entire experience was amazing. I can’t thank the GM Brian enough for having an excellent team of staff that made me and my son feel at home and for giving us an unbelievable amount of joy. We are eagerly waiting for the next experience at the hotel.”

“As a newly engaged couple, my fiancé and I decided to host our parents’ meetup dinner at AOI, and we were blown away by the service and hospitality. Our waiter Ben was an incredible host and made us all feel so comfortable— he even memorized all our names by the end of the night. We ordered the sushi dinner + sashimi boat w additional appetizers and rolls and enjoyed every dish. We particularly loved the uni and spicy scallop roll. Thank you AOI for making this a special night for us to remember!”

“Aoi Japanese Restaurant & Bar is an absolute gem! From the moment you step in, the atmosphere feels warm and inviting, with an authenticity that instantly transports you to Japan. The fact that the owner, sushi chef, and staff are all Japanese really shines through in both the hospitality and the cuisine. The food is nothing short of outstanding. Every bite was fresh, full of depth, and crafted with care. The menu is refreshingly authentic, offering a true taste of Japan that I have never found in NJ. Dining here honestly made me feel like I was on vacation in Japan without leaving town. If you’re looking for exceptional Japanese food paired with a genuine cultural experience, Aoi is the place!”

“No complaints about the actual food. The staff is nice and friendly, but they may be understaffed with front of house and in the kitchen, which created a not so great dining experience. When we arrived we were very excited because the pictures look great. We arrived at 12:55. We were sat immediately. There were 7 filled tables with a total of about 14 guests. Though we were sat right away and asked if we wanted water and tea, we didn’t receive the water until about 1:15 after I flagged down the waitress to inquire as to when it would arrive. She did apologize and we were served our water and tea shortly after. When the water arrived, we took advantage of having the waitress at our table and ordered a caterpillar roll, shrimp tempura and tuna and cucumber roll. We did want to try a few things, but the pacing and timeliness discouraged us from doing so we got items that we thought would be a bit quicker. We assumed an hour would be enough time to try a bunch things but not having been served until after 1:41, after being here for 40+ mins didn’t leave much time. In an area with more than a few sushi options, this place offers service far below what you would get almost anywhere else, or at least they did today.”