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Arisu Japanese Restaurant

3.7
3.7
10 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
167 Route 9 South, Englishtown, NJ 07726

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Arisu offers an elegant and relaxing atmosphere for you to enjoy fresh, contemporary Japanese fare. As its name suggests, Arisu, which translates to "great river," blends tranquility and beauty in every detail--from the soothing tones of a towering, bronze waterfall to the sparkling pebble-stone accents. This same attention to detail is reflected in its sushi, sashimi, and original special rolls, which combine spice, flavor, and texture to create an exciting experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Yoshi & Fuji
  • Catering
    Please check our online menu.
  • Neighborhood
    East Brunswick
  • Cross street
    Between Route 520 and Unionhill Rd.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 10 people are saying

Arisu Japanese Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7
3.7 based on all time ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 0.3Value

NoiseModerate

10 Reviews
  1. LoriC

    Atlantic City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 29, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I tried making reservations through open table, it says no availability except btn 1-3. When we got to restuarant they had no clue what open table even was. The edamame. Salad and soup were all very salty. The sushi was just mediocre. Would not recommend

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  2. MichelinStarHunter

    New York City215 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 19, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The lunch special of rolls and nigiri are awesome!

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  3. WineandDine VIP

    New York City1252 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 14, 2013

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food probaly 3 1/2 to 4 stars; good lunch specials for under 10 dollars. Produce and fish seemed fresh and very tasty, although Miso soup was saltier than I like. I would recommend them to friends and family, and would return for another meal.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 5, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place and food but I seen people leave because servants been unavailable for 20 minutes after people set down, due to overcrowding.

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  5. Theatergoers

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 7, 2012

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent, local asian food with a great ambience. BYOB with a convenient liquor store next door keeps the cheque reasonable. Good for a close-by low key dining experience

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  6. Vallie

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 31, 2012

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The prices are quite expensive and the sushi menu is limited. But, the sushi they do have is great, fish is fresh, sashimi is thinly sliced as delicious. The place itself is beautiful, and the wait staff is friendly, but quite inattentive. Not totally worth the $60 for two price tag, but it's the best place to eat sushi in the freehold region.

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  7. MarcS

    Atlantic City15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 1, 2011

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was somewhat dissapointed with the food (Arisu roll, Mango-Tango roll and Seafood Yaki Udon) which was pleasing to the eye but lackluster in taste. Especially surprising considering the owner and chef were previously of Kobe in Holmdel, NJ, in which every dish I had experienced (at least 12 dinners over two years) was always fresh and deliciously prepared. We dined on a Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. during which the restaurant was not overwhelmingly busy as we were the second table seated. By the time we left there were 8 or so tables seated. The experience should have been excellent.

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  8. DrRandyG

    New York City56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 19, 2011

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looking for a place en route back to NYC from Six Flags Great Adventure, and Arisu filled the bill. The sushi was perfectly fresh, the udon perfectly springy and the tempura perfectly crispy.

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  9. Lulu VIP

    West Palm Beach101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 30, 2011

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, good food, but not a lot of customers

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  10. PaulaS VIP

    West Palm Beach65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2011

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted when we arrived and seated right away. The ambiance was very nice with high ceilings and the air-conditioning was great. There was classical music playing in the background, not our taste. The waiter was terrific! He was super friendly, helped us with the menu items that had no descriptions, and made suggestions. The gyoza soup had a very nice smoky taste and the dumplings were great. We ordered 3 special sushi rolls and 2 regular. The sushi was super fresh. And after we were finished, the waiter brought us a sweet fruit dessert of melons. We will definitely go back. If you like sushi, definitely feel free to try this place. Bon Apetit!

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FAQs

Arisu Japanese Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 536-7874.

Arisu Japanese Restaurant is rated 3.7 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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167 Route 9 South, Englishtown, NJ 07726

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Route 520 and Unionhill Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    East Brunswick
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Yoshi & Fuji
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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