Shumi Japanese Cuisine - Ridgewood

Food was great, had sushi sashimi combo. Good portion and great quality for the price. I like my sushi rolls with minimal rice and it was perfect. Cons: parking in the area is a mission. But not to the restaurant's fault, music was too loud to talk with person across from me at a 2 person table, and service was good minus feeling rushed.

The omakase experience was mediocre, and the noise level was too high, making it difficult to hear the waiter. The staff could benefit from better training and perhaps a more laid-back approach. The decor could use some improvement as well. That said, the quality of the fish was acceptable, but the chef’s technique didn't showcase it well. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place.

I haven’t had such great sushi for a long time! The fish was very fresh and anything we tried was awesome. Hats off to the kitchen team. The staff were very friendly. This place is BYOB.

Don’t ever try the Omakase here. I ordered the Omakase and this is the worst experience I’ve ever had. If the sushi come out with plates, it should not have been called as “Omakase”. The rice part is literally smaller than my finger… my friend ordered other rolls and the nori and rice are obviously not even attached tightly. To be fair, they taste okay. I do not know what else I can say except for Melani, the girl who served us is super nice and patient.

We had a fantastic experience at the restaurant! The prices are reasonable, and the ambiance is delightful. We ordered four appetizers and two rolls to share between two people, and since it's a BYOB place, we brought our own drinks. The portions for the appetizers were just right, and the service was attentive. We will definitely be returning!