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Sushi Aoki
SushiOmakaseEdomaeKaisekiFort Lee NJBYOB
A ten-seat BYOB omakase counter in Fort Lee, NJ — Japanese chef-owner Masashi Aoki trained at Sushi Zen and Nobu NYC before serving as executive sushi chef at Sushi of Gari 46.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Fort Lee NJ
- Since
- 2021
- Chef
- Masashi Aoki
Plate № 1270
About
Sushi Aoki at 215 Main St in Fort Lee opened in February 2021. Owner-chef Masashi Aoki moved to the US in 1987 and built his career at Sushi Zen, Nobu NYC, and as executive sushi chef at Sushi of Gari 46, before opening his own 10-seat BYOB counter. The restaurant's About page states explicitly 'Japanese owner chef' and describes a career spanning nearly four decades of Edomae and kaiseki-influenced sushi.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushi Aoki sits in Fort Lee NJ, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef Masashi Aoki — trained at Sushi Zen, Nobu NYC, Sushi of Gari 46
- Japanese owner-chef, in the US since 1987
- 10-seat BYOB counter, reservation only
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Frequently asked
About Sushi Aoki
- Is Sushi Aoki an authentic sushi restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Sushi Aoki is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sushi Aoki located?
- Sushi Aoki is located at 215 Main Street Ste 104, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, New York, USA in the Fort Lee NJ neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi Aoki?
- Sushi Aoki does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Sushi Aoki?
- Sushi Aoki sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in New York.
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