Shumi Japanese Cuisine - Ridgewood

Name: Shumi Japanese Cuisine - Ridgewood
Address: 70 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ, United States, 07450
Telephone: (201) 345-0808
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

879 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Healthy

SHUMI SUSHI IS UPSCALE JAPANESE EATERY WITH HIGH-END FARE, A SUSHI BAR & BYOB POLICY CUISINE LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL LUXURY VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD NJ. SHUMI SUSHI SERVES THE OMAKASE OF CHEF KUNIHIKO AIKASA, AND CHEF DAVID SEO.

CHEF KUNIHIKO AIKASA
BORN AND RAISED IN FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN CHEK AIKASA'S BEEN PRACTICING JAPANESE CUISINE FOR 46 YEARS AND OWNED AND MANAGED THE FIRST SHUMI IN SOMERVILLE NJ FOR 31 YEARS SINCE OPENING IN 1986.
New York Times rating: excellent
Zagat rating: 28
Featured in NYT article
Featured in NJ.com (formerly Star Ledger) article
Featured in Verizon Fios TV

CHEF DAVID SEO
BORN IN SEOUL, KOREA AND RAISED IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CHEF SEO PRACTICED JAPANESE CUISINE FOR 21 YEARS. MANAGED AND CONSULTED NUMEROUS HIGH-END JAPANESE CUISINE.

SHUMI JAPANESE RIDGEWOOD WELCOMES ALL AND WILL SERVE YOU GUYS AS BEST AS WE CAN AND WILL FULFILL YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(201) 345-0808
Website
http://www.shumiomakase.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
70 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Neighbourhood
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Parking details
None
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Popular dishes

EdamameUS$5.00
Lightly salted steamed baby soybean
ShumaiUS$6.00
Steamed shrimp dumpling
TempuraUS$9.00
Shrimp and vegetable tempura
GalbiUS$19.00
Marinated beef rib
Monkfish SunomonoUS$8.00
Cold cucumber & wakame salad dressed in house vinaigrette with monkfish liver
Seafood SunomonoUS$13.00
Cold cucumber & wakame salad dressed in house vinaigrette with mixed seafood
ChawanmushUS$9.00
Japanese style egg custard with shrimp, mushroom, chicken, fishcake, jujube, and chestnut
Oyster SunomonoUS$11.00
Cold vinegar based cucumber salad with oyster
Fluke UsuzkuriUS$15.00
Finely sliced fluke with citrus ponzu sauce
Salmon Sashimi PizzaUS$14.00
Salmon plated in circular shape with spicy dressing
Tako SaladUS$12.00
Grilled octopus, mixed spring greens, special dressing
Wakame SaladUS$6.00
Seaweed salad with special dressing
Softshell Crab SaladUS$13.00
Fried crab meat, mixed spring greens, special dressing
Yellowtail KamaUS$15.00
Grilled yellowtail kama (collar)
Salmon KamaUS$13.00
Grilled salmon kama (collar)
Fried Oyster SaladUS$12.00
Deep fried breaded oysters
Seafood CevicheUS$15.00
Assorted seafood, vegetables, ponzu sauce
Miyazaki Beef & UniUS$15.00
Miyazaki Beef caramelized with sweet miso sauce with sea urchin
Salmon Mozzarella
Traditional oshizushi style roll with seared salmon, melted mozzarella, spicy mayo, eel sauce, fried onion
- 6pcUS$14.00
Shrimp Crunch
Rice balls topped with sushi ebi (shrimp), torched with japanese mayo, eel sauce
- 6pcUS$13.00
Salmon Poke TartareUS$19.00
Salmon sashimi, avocado, vegetables, sushi rice, Ikura, masago
Tuna Poke TartareUS$20.00
Tuna sashimi, avocado, vegetables, sushi rice, Ikura, masago
Miso SoupUS$2.00
Green SaladUS$3.00

Entrees

Served with a choice of salad or miso soup

TempuraUS$18.00
Shrimp and vegetable tempura
Vegetable TempuraUS$19.00
Lightly fried assorted vegetable tempura
Shrimp Teriyaki BoxUS$24.00
Grilled shrimp teriyaki, vegetables, cucumber masago tamago roll, tempura, green salad
Beef Teriyaki BoxUS$29.00
Grilled marinated short rib teriyaki, vegetables, cucumber masago tamago roll, tempura, green salad
Salmon Teriyaki BoxUS$23.00
Grilled Salmon in house teriyaki sauce, vegetables, cucumber masago tamago roll, tempura, green salad
Tofu Teriyaki BoxUS$19.00
Fried tofu in house teriyaki sauce, vegetables, cucumber masago tamago roll, tempura, green salad
Katsu CurryUS$18.00
Japanese curry over rice with pork cutlet
Eel UnadonUS$32.00
Sliced eel over steamed white rice in bowl
Shumi Dinner BoxUS$39.00
Salmon Teriyaki, Beef teriyaki, Sashimi, Shumai, Tempura, Green Salad
Fresh Mixed Sauteed Vegetable BoxUS$19.00
Mixed vegetable of oyster,king oyster,shitake,Inoki, potato, carrot, broccoli, tomato, bean sprouts, Japanese egg plants, green squash
Chirashi Chef's ChoiceUS$40.00
Chef's daily choice of high end fresh sashimi over sushi rice
Sushi Dinner DeluxeUS$29.00
Chef's choice sushi (12pc), Salmon Hosomaki Roll
Sushi & Sashimi DeluxeUS$38.00
Chef's choice sushi (8pc) & sashimi (15pc), Salmon Hosomaki Roll
Sashimi DeluxeUS$40.00
Chef's choice sashimi (21pc)
Fresh Seafood TempuraUS$40.00
Mix of Seal EEL, Lobster, scallop, Red Shrimp, Soft Shell Crab, Squid, and Salmon
Chilean Sea BassUS$40.00
Chilean sea bass cooked with raddish, pepper, mung bean, mushroom, carrot

Rolls

Chef Choice Special Roll of Week

Shumi Roll
Spicy tuna roll topped with caramelized sushi ebi (shrimp), spicy mayo, eel sauce, scallion, furikake crunch
- 8pcUS$18.00
Lobster Roll
Lobster tempura rolled with scallion and salmon roe, with shallot miso sauce
- 5pcUS$19.00
Spicy Dragon
Shrimp tempura wrapped in roll, topped with eel, spicy mayo, eel sauce, cilantro sauce, Avocado
- 8pcUS$17.00
Ridgewood Roll
Tuna + Crunch Roll topped with thin slice of Sashimi tuna w/ spicy sauce
- 8pcUS$17.00
Soft Shell Crab
Soft shell crab, cucumber, special sauce
- 5pcUS$16.00
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp tempura, masago
- 5pcUS$14.00
Rainbow Roll
California Roll topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail
- 8pcUS$16.00
Spicy Blue Fin Tuna Roll
Blue fin tuna, spicy mayo
- 6pcUS$10.00
Chef Special Bluefin Otoro Roll
Cucumber, avocado, white rice rolled in soy paper topped with chopped Otoro dressed with red onion, scallion and ponzu sauce
- 6pcUS$20.00
Sanshoku Tempura Roll
Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Avocado, Yamabogo Mix With Tempura Butter Mix
- 6pcUS$19.00
Futomaki Roll
Kanpyo, Tamago, Kani, Cucumber, Avocado, Yamabogo, Masago, Oboro Roll
- 8pcUS$18.00

Ramen

Shumi RamenUS$18.00
Noodles in housemade broth with braised pork
Miso RamenUS$18.00
Noodles in housemade miso broth with braised pork
Soy Sauce RamenUS$18.00
Noodles in housemade soy sauce broth
Donkatsu RamenUS$18.00
Noodles in housemade broth with pork cutlet
Veggie RamenUS$18.00
Noodles In Housemade Vegetable Soup Based Broth
Tan Tan RamenUS$18.00
Noodles in housemade Spicy bean paste broth with braised pork

Beverage

CokeUS$3.00
Diet CokeUS$3.00
SpriteUS$3.00
Ginger AleUS$3.00
Fanta (Orange)US$3.00
Perrier
- 200mlUS$3.00
Pellegrino
- 250mlUS$5.00
FijiUS$6.00
Acqua Panna
- 500mlUS$6.00
Evian
- 500mlUS$6.00

Omakase

Omakase
"Omakase" is the Chef-selected Tasting Menu, offering seasonal Sushi and/or Sashimi from the day's catch in the signature style of Sushi of Shumi
- RegularUS$70.00
- SpecialUS$110.00

A la Carte Menu

Maguro (Tuna)
- Sushi (2pc)US$9.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$11.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$10.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$9.00
Sake (Salmon)
- Sushi (2pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$10.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$9.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$8.00
Hamachi (Yellow Tail)
- Sushi (2pc)US$9.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$10.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$9.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$9.00
Hirame (Fluke)
- Sushi (2pc)US$7.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$9.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$8.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$7.00
Zebi (Shrimp)
- Sushi (2pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$6.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$7.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$6.00
Tako (Octopus)
- Sushi (2pc)US$7.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$9.00
Ika (Squid)
- Sushi (2pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$6.00
- Hand Roll (10-12pc)US$10.00
Tamago (Egg)
- Sushi (2pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$6.00
- Hand Roll (6pc) Egg BlockUS$6.00
Aoyagi (Yellow Clam)
- Sushi (2pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$9.00
- Hand Roll (10pc)US$9.00
Saba (Mackerel)
- Sushi (2pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$8.00
Sawara (Spanish Mackerel)
- Sushi (2pc)US$7.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$9.00
- Hand Roll (10pc)US$8.00
O Toro (Blue Fin Tuna)
- Sushi (2pc)US$13.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$15.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$15.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$13.00
Sichimi (Seared Salmon)
- Sushi (2pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$10.00
Salmon Skin
- Sushi (2pc)US$8.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$9.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$7.00
Eel (Unagi)
- Sushi (2pc)US$10.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$12.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$11.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$9.00
Eel Tempura
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$11.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$9.00
Blue Fin Tuna (Chu Toro)
- Sushi (2pc)US$11.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$13.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$11.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$10.00
Shiro Maguro (Albacore Tuna)
- Sushi (2pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$10.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$9.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$8.00
Aburabo
- Sushi (2pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$10.00
Spicy Seared Salmon
- Sushi (2pc)US$10.00
Masago (Flying Fish Roe)
- Sushi (2pc)US$6.00
Ikura (Salmon Roe)
- Sushi (2pc)US$10.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$12.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$10.00
Uni (Sea Urchin)
- Sushi (2pc)US$13.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$15.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$13.00
Spicy Squid Tentacle
- Sushi (2pc)US$8.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$8.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$6.00
Monk Fish Liver & Masago
- Sushi (2pc)US$9.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$10.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$9.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$8.00
Monk Fish Liver & Toro
- Sushi (2pc)US$11.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$13.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$10.00
Monk Fish Liver & Scallop
- Sushi (2pc)US$10.00
Aji (Japanese Horse Mackerel)
- Sushi (2pc)US$9.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$11.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$11.00
Hotate (Japanese Scallop)
- Sushi (2pc)US$9.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$11.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$9.00
King Red Snapper (Madai)
- Sushi (2pc)US$10.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$11.00
Golden Crab (Dungeness Crab)
- Sushi (2pc)US$10.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$11.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$10.00
Madai Skin & Monkfish Liver
- Sushi (2pc)US$10.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$12.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$8.00
Miyazaki Beef
- Sushi (2pc)US$15.00
Kazunoko (Herring Roe)
- Sushi (2pc)US$9.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$11.00
- Hand Roll (1pc)US$10.00
- Special Roll (6pc)US$9.00
Kohada (Gizzard Shad)
- Sushi (2pc)US$9.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$11.00
Sayori (Needle Fish)
- Sushi (2pc)US$13.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$15.00
Anago (Sea Eel)
- Sushi (2pc)US$11.00
- Sashimi (3pc)US$13.00

What 879 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bergen
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shumi Japanese Cuisine in Ridgewood offers a "consistently excellent" dining experience with "outstanding, fresh fish" and an inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its "amazing" sushi, particularly the omakase, which guests describe as "perfection." Friendly staff and a BYOB policy enhance the overall experience, making it a local favorite.

879 Reviews

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Nisha
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food at shumi is excellent-my favorites is the beef galbi, Otoro pizza and the yellowtail with ponzu. All the sushi is delicious and fresh and my kids love the katsu curry.
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Ges
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They made our 16yrs anniversary an unforgettable one… ao you know where to go to celebrate! 👍🏽🫶🏻
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Jacqui
VIP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favorite sushi place. Love sitting at counter and seeing the chefs get to work! Justin is exceptional and always gives us a little complimentary things and it makes our night. 10/10!
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SarahS
VIP
Louisville
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible! The sushi was amazing! June as always made sure the guests enjoyed their time and experience at Shumi! This is the best sushi in the area without exception. We love coming here and truly appreciate everything they do to ensure nothing but the best quality of food and service is met. 10 stars every-time
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Jh
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is phenomenal and waiters are so attentive and kind.
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Amy
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding, creative sushi in a vibrant space in downtown Ridgewood.
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Ellen
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding in every way. The food was imaginative, the classical preparations were spot on, and the fish was impeccably fresh. Highly recommended.
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Mark
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently outstanding. The Omakase is a must try!
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James
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch, as usual! Food, services, ambiance, all perfect! Thank you!
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yuliana
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service everything we ordered came in very quickly. We enjoyed it.
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FAQs

Shumi Japanese Cuisine - Ridgewood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 345-0808.

Shumi Japanese Cuisine - Ridgewood is rated 4.8 stars by 879 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shumi Japanese Cuisine - Ridgewood

70 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Website
http://www.shumiomakase.com/
Phone number
(201) 345-0808

Shumi Japanese Cuisine - Ridgewood

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Shumi Roll

Shumi Ramen

Shumai

Appetizer

EdamameUS$5.00

ShumaiUS$6.00

TempuraUS$9.00

GalbiUS$19.00

Monkfish SunomonoUS$8.00

Seafood SunomonoUS$13.00

ChawanmushUS$9.00

Oyster SunomonoUS$11.00

Fluke UsuzkuriUS$15.00

Salmon Sashimi PizzaUS$14.00

Tako SaladUS$12.00

Wakame SaladUS$6.00

Softshell Crab SaladUS$13.00

Yellowtail KamaUS$15.00

Salmon KamaUS$13.00

Fried Oyster SaladUS$12.00

Seafood CevicheUS$15.00

Miyazaki Beef & UniUS$15.00

Salmon Mozzarella

Shrimp Crunch

Salmon Poke TartareUS$19.00

Tuna Poke TartareUS$20.00

Miso SoupUS$2.00

Green SaladUS$3.00

Entrees

TempuraUS$18.00

Vegetable TempuraUS$19.00

Shrimp Teriyaki BoxUS$24.00

Beef Teriyaki BoxUS$29.00

Salmon Teriyaki BoxUS$23.00

Tofu Teriyaki BoxUS$19.00

Katsu CurryUS$18.00

Eel UnadonUS$32.00

Shumi Dinner BoxUS$39.00

Fresh Mixed Sauteed Vegetable BoxUS$19.00

Chirashi Chef's ChoiceUS$40.00

Sushi Dinner DeluxeUS$29.00

Sushi & Sashimi DeluxeUS$38.00

Sashimi DeluxeUS$40.00

Fresh Seafood TempuraUS$40.00

Chilean Sea BassUS$40.00

Rolls

Shumi Roll

Lobster Roll

Spicy Dragon

Ridgewood Roll

Soft Shell Crab

Shrimp Tempura

Rainbow Roll

Spicy Blue Fin Tuna Roll

Chef Special Bluefin Otoro Roll

Sanshoku Tempura Roll

Futomaki Roll

Ramen

Shumi RamenUS$18.00

Miso RamenUS$18.00

Soy Sauce RamenUS$18.00

Donkatsu RamenUS$18.00

Veggie RamenUS$18.00

Tan Tan RamenUS$18.00

Beverage

CokeUS$3.00

Diet CokeUS$3.00

SpriteUS$3.00

Ginger AleUS$3.00

Fanta (Orange)US$3.00

Perrier

Pellegrino

FijiUS$6.00

Acqua Panna

Evian