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Illuzion

Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Hoboken
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    Ranked #2 for Japanese restaurants in Hoboken
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    Kate F.
    "Freshest Sushi in Hoboken.. BYOB and enjoy 😊"(7 Tips)
    Justin G.
    "BYOB and outdoor seating is a must during the summer."(10 Tips)
    James K.
    "fresh sushi and less crowded and noisy than Robongi"(3 Tips)
    Amanda G.
    "Get the Last Tango in Paris, it's amazing."(2 Tips)
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  • Justin G.
    Justin GianninotoAugust 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best sushi in Hoboken. Always super fresh and delicious. Very friendly staff. BYOB and outdoor seating is a must during the summer. Try the lobster fried rice and "Last Tango in Paris" roll!
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  • Melissa K.
    Melissa KAugust 31, 2013
    Freshest Sushi in Hoboken, and cleanest restaurant by far. Been to a few Sushi places and I was grossed out. BYOB is a plus! Speciality rolls like Angry Dragon and Invictus are delicious!
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  • Peter
    PeterOctober 12, 2012
    Great chirashi, and definitely shareable size. Love the simple luxury of the slow baked eggplant appetizer too. Service exceptional for generally surly hoboken.
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  • Kate F.
    Kate FanSeptember 18, 2017
    Freshest Sushi in Hoboken.. BYOB and enjoy 😊
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  • Michael N.heart icon on user image
    Michael NataleJuly 28, 2015
    The special Lady roll. Any spicy roll with jalapeño is spot on for me. Also great shumai and crunchy seaweed salad.
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    Michael NataleApril 2, 2015
    I love this BYOB sushi place. Great for dates or groups of friends. Solid selection and the sushi was great.
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  • What's Good Hereheart icon on user image
    What's Good HereAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    This place and Sushi Lounge have the best sushi in Hoboken. Order some edamame beans while you wait for your order.
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  • Amanda G.
    Amanda GianninotoAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best, freshest sushi in hoboken by far! And it's BYOB. Get the Last Tango in Paris, it's amazing.
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  • Cory S.heart icon on user image
    Cory SteeleyAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Byob, great lunch specials, very consistently good. One of the best group spots on Washington St.
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  • Meg W.
    Meg WApril 18, 2012
    The shumai and the spicy bad girl were delicious! Sit outside on a warm day. Excellent service! Love the byob too!
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  • Jerry C.heart icon on user image
    Jerry CDecember 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Probably one of the best sushi restaurants in Hoboken. Bento Boxes are great for lunch. Tea is $$$.
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    Dayne WilliamsFebruary 17, 2020
    Rock shrimp bento box, the first I’ve ever had and it was awesome
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  • Adam C.heart icon on user image
    Adam CernyOctober 9, 2014
    Great lunch special with a delicious strawberry vinaigrette. 😛
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  • Aneilia M.
    Aneilia McDermottOctober 1, 2014
    They have brown rice as an option! Lots of vegan choices too.
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  • Michael C.
    Michael CSeptember 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    BYOB and delish japanese sushi/ sashimi. What's not to love!?
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  • Charlene Mae B.
    Charlene Mae BautistaMay 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    spicy scallop roll ♥ never fails! spicy bad girl & beacon of sea are pretty good too, love this place!
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  • Eric S.
    Eric ShineSeptember 4, 2015
    Very fresh, great value. Service can be inattentive however.
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  • Lauren S.heart icon on user image
    Lauren SmylaSeptember 22, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Smoked edamame, any specialty roll!
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  • Frank G.
    Frank GApril 23, 2018
    Well, I ordered the vegetable fried rice 2x only to get it spicy again! How hard is it to get an order non-spicy??? And then the chef wanted to taste from my plate??? :(
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  • Anna P.
    Anna PapsApril 27, 2014
    This is a mediocre sushi place at best. Staff is incredibly abrupt and abrasive. You are not made to feel welcome and are rushed through your meal. It also smells of sewage and chemicals.
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  • Ben H.
    Ben HughesOctober 3, 2011
    VERY GOOD!! Fresh big pieces. Music is good too. Very relaxing.
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  • Nash P.heart icon on user image
    Nash PleasantDecember 24, 2019
    Great sushi and BYOB
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  • Ayse G.heart icon on user image
    Ayse Günaydın OkcuAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Moon walk is the best.
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  • Frank R.
    Frank RojasJuly 25, 2011
    The best Miso Soup in Jersey! And the Teriyaki's not bad either!
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  • Alexa M.
    Alexa MarieJuly 27, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Philly roll I've ever had. And their soy sauce is delicious.
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  • Mariann B.
    Mariann BOctober 5, 2012
    Sushi and miso soup are fantastic but if you aren't a regular you get crappy service. Not cool.
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    AP du PlessisJune 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Roaches at bar, fly in our wasabi, and worst of all they asked us to leave before finishing our wine "because you regular customer you don't mind". Uhm we did mind. We were regulars. Never coming back
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  • Chris A.
    Chris AFebruary 15, 2012
    Brave Heart and Italian Stallion rolls are phenomenal
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  • Ally M.
    Ally MarieMay 2, 2013
    Try the illuzion coconut lemon tea!
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    AP du PlessisJuly 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Japanese on this side of the Hudson
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  • Anthony D.
    Anthony De RosaSeptember 23, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The most attentive, friendly service you'll ever have in your life. I love them!
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  • Ben L.
    Ben LohmannSeptember 24, 2014
    Bit pricey and eclectic. Good sushi though.
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  • Anthony D.
    Anthony De RosaNovember 10, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Freshest and best sushi in Hoboken. Get the white tuna. Service here is A+++
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  • Adam B.
    Adam BickoffJanuary 18, 2010
    Order the salmon jalapeno appetizer instead of a sashimi dish. Priced much lower and large portion for the raw fish crowd.
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  • Nicole M T.
    Nicole M TuckerAugust 21, 2011
    Best Sushi in Hoboken and it is BYOB. Read more
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  • Rich M.
    Rich MyrlakDecember 14, 2010
    Great omakase, but make sure you sit at the sushi bar.
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  • Rake
    RakeFebruary 19, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Generous sized pieces of sashimi. Spicy kani salad blows robongi out of the water. Crisp and not soggy at all.
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  • Charlene Mae B.
    Charlene Mae BautistaMay 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    dancing lion is awesome :)
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  • James K.
    James KiernanDecember 16, 2009
    fresh sushi and less crowded and noisy than Robongi
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  • Dana C.
    Dana CurtisJune 4, 2010
    Spicy scallop and sake
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  • Jillian L.
    Jillian LeoJanuary 16, 2010
    Mushy tuna. Turned off by it.
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  • Seth J.
    Seth JosephMarch 27, 2010
    Don't sit by the door. It's really cold.
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  • Freddie P.
    Freddie PFebruary 19, 2012
    Not a fan. Much prefer Robongi, nearby.
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