Harumi Sushi & Tofu

This was first time for me at Harumi but my mother in law had been there a long time ago and was so excited to try it again. The service walking in is very Japanese, the man up front yells something to everyone who walks in. We got sat immediately but should have been concerned about that. It should have been busier on a Sunday afternoon. We got sat and got our drinks quickly. The service was great but unfortunately the food did not meet expectations. I wish it had. I had the bento box with tempura, teriyaki chicken, and California roll. The California roll was not good. I usually order that roll and it comes with imitation crab, cucumber and avocado but I'm not sure what this one had it was like a faded version of that no avocado. The chicken was ok my husband liked it. The only thing I have no complaints about is the tempura. It was crunchy and flavorful. My husband and kids had teriyaki chicken plate. They all liked it no complaints. My mother in law had the same as me and appetizer roll. She was not a fan of the sauce on it and it was supposed to have shrimp in it but she didn't see it or taste it. Unfortunately this may be the first and last time we're here.

I was pleasantly surprised for this location here in Newark. Its easy to get to and not hard to find. I was an invited guest to a lunch party.I thought this was a good alternate foodie place to go, different from all the American food around. And I was also pleasantly surprisedwith their tepanyaki and sushi selections (its the standard and not too fancy). The prices are well average and I can recommend this placesince it won't bust your wallet open. The food is decent and nice and the big portions are the highlight of this visit. (I was full!) I thought our service was excellent because the lady server was very attentive to make sure we got what we asked for and needed. I think they have a great staff here.I recommend this place as it is also very spacious and can accommodate large clientele. I thank my family for bringing me here for my b-day meal! Thank you so much Harumi for the good food and attention.

Ordered online yesterday. Picked it up and food was horrible at plain sight. The seafood soft tofu I ordered medium spicy. My husband and I both tried it and it had no flavor or spice. My husband didn't even eat it. Also ordered chicken karage for my 2 year old and it was over cooked. It was so hard she couldn't eat it either. I ordered the #12 bento box for myself and it was ok. The sashimi pieces were so much smaller that any other place. The tempura was hard and the beef bulgogi was just blah. I called before we even started eating to let them know the food was not good but all the lady said was it is good and everybody likes it. I told her no I want to bring the food back and get a refund but all she could say is to bring it back and she can redo it for us. Would not really trust that so decided not to. Never going back.Ohh and I did try to eat my husbands seafood soft tofu soup but could not. The seafood was rubbery and just no flavor at all to the broth

This sushi place is tucked in a corner and seems pretty cool. There's hella parking, but maybe because it was a Monday night.Anyway, I came here on a "date" or dinner, the date didnt go well but the food did. We ended up getting tempura and a couple rolls. The tempura looked good, but I didnt get any so theres that. LOL. I ended up with the lucky 7 roll, it was cool. The lady was super attentive and hella nice, she gave us miso soup for free!Good spot, average pricing.

Sat at the sushi bar and it was a good time!! The sushi chef will drink with you and others, he's a happy guy! Food was decent, fish quality was good, but this review is more so for the vibes LOL :P

My family loves this restaurant.Owner and staff are very nice. We have always loved their food. The sashiki is always fresh and cut is thick. Ama Ebi is sweet. We have always loved their food. Amongst the rolls, we usually get the lion king and greg roll. But today we wanted to be a little adventurous and opted for Bay Scallop and Lobster Crossing.The lobster is placed flat on top of the roll then smothered with a very good sauce. I do think they could do better with the bay scallop. Maybe add more sauce and more scallop. O'sushi's version of this is better.

The service here is always a family first atmosphere. The food is cooked to order and delicious good portions. Harumi is a staple in Newark and a must go to whether you live in the area or just visiting. I always get the edamame, a Philly roll, and the flaming dragon. Then I leave feeling satisfied and with a full belly.

Saddens me to change my review. This was my fav go to spot for Japanese food in the arena. The food quality has gone down quite tremendously. What happened?? I would always order the beef teriyaki plate, however it was extremely fatty and chewy with a sour marinade.I felt extremely bad, when they offered a togo box, there was no way in hell I'd take it home. Extremely inedible; the beef use to be tender and flavorful. The sushi also didn't taste super fresh, as it usually does. Left unsatisfied along with a tummy ache, extremely disappointed with dinner. Don't think that I'll be stopping in again anytime soon. Side note The service was great, everyone is extremely nice and helpful; we were given a miso soup on the house which was yummy! Hoping harumi makes a comeback! Makes me sad leaving this review.

Found one of my new sushi spots.. Fresh sashimi. Ama Ebi is sweet and the heads fried to a crispy perfection. Had hamachi hand rolls and a spicy scallop rollsA pleasant surprise. Chef JJ offered some off the menu ..Korean Fusion rolls..

Golden Gate Roll - 3 StarsCrunchy Roll - 3 StarsMiso soup and salad - 4 starsService - 5 starsAmbiance - 3 stars. The restaurant is very loud inside cause the chef gets drunk and yells a lot. At least he is a happy drunk.