“ It's my 2500th review!! I'm happy to say that it goes to MORU in Fort Lee. I think I have found my new real sushi spot. Real sushi restaurants are hard to come by in Jersey. Most are fushi (aka rolls smothered in various sauces). But MORU is the real deal. Hubby and I stopped in for lunch on a Thursday at around 1:30. I already knew I wanted to get some oysters, so I was really happy to find out that they happened to be on a happy hour special. It's $2/oyster Mon-Fri from 11:30 AM to 6 PM, so we ordered a dozen of those. The oysters are a nice size and came with this nice chili garlic oil. I probably could have eaten two dozen of these on my own. We ended up ordering another half a dozen but some of those were not shucked properly. For the main, they have lunch sets so we each did the premium sushi set, which is 9 pcs of premium sushi, cabbage salad, and a mini udon. The cabbage salad came with a sesame dressing I did not care for so see if you can ask for this on the side. The udon was a nice addition to the meal, especially on a cool day. We opted for the three additional pieces for $9, which wasn't worth it. It was tuna, salmon, and shrimp. The tuna and salmon were good but the shrimp was one of those cooked shrimp pieces that are usually used as filler pieces. I can't remember what all of the premium pieces were, but I can honestly say there was not one piece I did not like. Usually, there's one or two that are super fishy, but that wasn't the case here - even the piece with the silver skin on it! My favorite was definitely the scallop, uni, and toro. We also ordered a set of handrolls to share. We picked uni, negi toro, scallop, and salmon/ikura. All of them were great. It seemed that a lot of people were ordering the seiro-mushi set, so I'll have to try that next time I dine in. I've also ordered takeout a few times (the premium sushi set again) and it holds up, even after eating it an hour or two later. My only complaint is that you can only order appetizers or sets for takeout. So if you wanted to order anything a la carte, like handrolls or sushi pieces, that's not available. Hopefully they change that policy soon. ”

“ Food and service is great. Went for lunch. Had a variety of dishes. All of them turned out well. Dessert options were good as well. Ordered the matcha. ”

“ I was pleasantly surprised that the mentaiko basil pasta turned out to be an awesome dish. The vinegar, sugar, Parmesan cheese and basil blended well creating a sweet and tangy effect with cheese and mentaiko blended in. The sauce on the bulgogi cream udon had great cream flavor and blended well with the sweet beef. The mushrooms broke up the beef and cream flavor at times and added their own unique mark to it. I loved the dish. The fish for the sashimi set was the best quality my wife or I have had in this area. The mentaiko avocado bibambab was pretty much Japanese. This bowl was good, but neither of us had a oh wow effect from it. It was standard Japanese rice and mentaiko with some bitter lettuce greens and avocado. The crab cream croquette was great on its own, but the sauce with wasabi over powered it. The shell was crispy and inside was a thick cream with crab. The KFC was fried pieces of chicken, battered and covered in a sweet tangy sauce. The batter was bit heavy and the cuts of chicken could have been larger. To me this was a play on westernized orange or general Tso's chicken and the only disappointment at this restaurant. Overall, this is a Japanese restaurant with some other cultures mixed in. It has some five-star dishes while others are four stars. Service is above average and we are able to relax in the environment, and hear each other without shouting. ”

“ Food was pretty good and I'd go back there to try other stuff on their menu! Went during Vday and it was fairly packed. Our server was friendly and food came pretty quickly. There were minor things like the fried crab hand roll (will try customizing the hand rolls next time) and the rice on the spicy crispy tuna appetizer that I wasn't a big fan of..but nonetheless the food was good ”

“ Great spot for Japanese that works for both casual and more structured occasions. Their menu is super versatile so there's something for everyone! My fav is the moru don with sashimi (tuna, salmon, scallop, and hamachi) over perfectly seasoned rice Fresh fish is expected but what sold me on it was the rice. Flavored very well! Also loved the various textures from the daikon, ikura, and rice puffs. This pairs wonderfully with the oroshi soba. They make the broth in house and you can def taste the difference! It's light and clean, and most importantly NOT salty Solid temakis too! moru don $38* oroshi soba $17* add salmon $6 spicy tuna temaki $7 crispy spicy tuna temaki $8* yellowtail temaki $7 포트 리에서 믿고 갈 수 있는 모루 분위기도 아늑하고 음식이 긴말 필요없이 맛있다. 가볍게 한 끼 먹거나 단체로 가기에도 좋음. 베스트는 모루돈! 사시미는 당연히 신선하구 밥 간이 정말 잘됐다. 이거랑 오로시 소바 조합이 꿀맛! 육수를 직접 만들어서 그런지 깔끔하고 깊은 맛이 확실히 다르다. 안짜서 굳이요 ‍ ”

“ I used to order delivery from here quite often. The food was always delicious and clean-tasting. Then one day, I thought, 'Why not try eating there in person?' So I did. The atmosphere? Absolutely beautiful and stylish--felt like I had stepped into a high-end restaurant in Japan or Korea. The staff? Super friendly. The owners? Young, bright, and incredibly welcoming. Every dish here is amazing, but if I had to pick a favorite, I'd say the steamed hinoki dish was fantastic. And the sushi? Not a single flaw--pure perfection. Now, I just need to wait for payday so I can bring my friends next time. In short, this place is top-notch! ”

“ Umami flavors galore! Moru has amazing Japanese- and Korean-fusion dishes. I have no idea how they come up with the combination of flavors. Here are some recent favorites: * Potato salad with cucumber, corn, and bacon: I already like Japanese potato salad, but the bacon on top was extra special. * Agedashi tofu with seaweed pesto: The seaweed pesto was like a delicious unami paste on top of a mild soft tofu. * Blue crab crispy rice roll: I'm not sure if the crispy rice was necessary in the roll, but it was still good. * NY strip steak don with caramelized onions and soy sauce rice: This may be one of my ultimate comfort foods. Not only was there nicely grilled teriyaki steak, the caramelized onions, soy sauce rice, and chopped green onions added even more flavor that all went very well together. Forget chicken noodle soup...I want this when I am sick. ”

“ Cozy and modern Japanese place in NJ. The food is good but nothing that blows your mind. Food was more of a 3 but the service was a 4 that bumped up the review. What we liked: My friends and I like the Moru Don and Eel Don. The rice cake and sausage in the stick were good (crispy with good sauce) but pricy for what it is. The average items: The Kimchi Nabe and Sukiyaki Nabe are average. The Kimchi Nabe turned out to be more spicy than the staff described it and the friend that couldn't eat spicy food had a hard time finishing it. The fried squid appetizer was crispy and good texture; without being over fried. What to avoid: Definitely skip the bulgogi udon and the creamy one, both were very disappointed. The sweet bulgogi with sweet broth which isn't something my group was used to. The seaweed in the hand rolls were a little soggy, likely due to the moisture from the rice. ”

“ Moru may just be one of my favorite restaurants in Fort Lee. A Korean-Japanese fusion restaurant, Moru serves a wide range of dishes from curry to jjampong to don and sushi. I ordered the Moru Don and my friend ordered their Bulgogi Cream Udon with handrolls set. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The fish was plentiful and fresh. Overall, service was attentive and ambiance was great with lots of natural lighting. A great restaurant to eat and yap. ”