Montclair is a township in New Jersey with a population of 38,977, according to the U.S. Census of 2000. Montclair is considered to be one of the more diverse cities in New Jersey, including a significant population of Japanese Americans. This perhaps explains the proliferation of quality Asian, Japanese and sushi restaurants in the area.
Having received rave reviews from the likes of the Star-Ledger, Aozora offers European and sushi fusion cuisine in a sophisticated, fine dining atmosphere. Signature dishes include spicy miso soup, lobster bisque, misoshiru, zen salad, Aozora salad, sashimi salad, beef sashimi, duck spring roll, gyoza, new style sashimi, ura ura, Mikado lobster, tempura soft shell crab, monk fish, vegetarian delight, chirashi sushi, surf and turf, sushi zen, sasuke, omakase sushi, omakase sashimi, tuna madness, salmon lover, Aozora signature sushi, fried scallops and duck confit. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Aozora Japanese Restaurant has a casual dress code, despite its upscale clientele.
Aozora Japanese
407 Bloomfield Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 233-9400
aozorafusion.com
Having been the subject of praise from the likes of the Star-Ledger and other area publications, Nouveau Sushi's popular menu items include sushi a la nouveau, sushi and sashimi deluxe, chirashi and signature rolls fashion, red dragon, rainbow, mango dragon, white tiger, Tokyo and American Dream. Desserts include green tea tiramisu, green tea crepe cake, green tea rice pudding, crème brulee, chocolate soufflé, mochi ice cream, seasonal fruit platter, and a selection of gelatos and sorbets. The restaurant is open for dinner seven days a week. Reservations are recommended.
Nouveau Sushi
635 Bloomfield Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-0399
sushinouveau.com
Nori Sushi serves up a number of sushi, Japanese and pan Asian style favorites, including hibachi swordfish, Nori soba, chicken katsu, tonkatsu, kaki-furai, chicken yaki udon, nabe-yaki udon, rolling chicken, rolling steak, sukiyaki and vegetable tempura. For dessert, sample such sweets as cheesecake, fried banana with ice cream, tempura ice cream, Nori pocket, mochi, red bean ice cream and green tea ice cream. Nori Sushi has received high marks from the Star-Ledger for its innovative take on sushi and bright, colorful interior, complete with a small sushi bar at the rear of the room. You can dine in or get your sushi to go.
Nori Sushi
561 Bloomfield Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 655.8805
nori-sushi.com
