Kiori Kitchen

★★★★★

“Update on 11/17/25 in response to the owner: I want to clarify that I watched you carefully during my visit; I looked at you more than once while waiting to be seated, and you looked at me and walked past without acknowledgment then asked me if I needed to be helped after you finished talking to your regulars. I’ve visited many small establishments that truly prioritize customer happiness, so your reply was unsettling—not reflective or constructive, but dismissive of my experience. I’m very familiar with what authentic Tonkotsu should taste like, and there is a fine line between a well-prepared cut of pork belly and a poor one. The broth lacked depth, the presentation fell short, and your response did little to inspire confidence. Instead of pushing back against my feedback, I hope you consider using it to improve. Good day. I visited this restaurant on 11/14/25 hoping for a warm bowl of ramen on a cold night, but the experience fell far short of expectations. Drawn in by the 4.8 rating and its close proximity, I expected at least a welcoming atmosphere. Instead, I stood at the entrance ignored while the man who appeared to be the owner and a server carried on long conversations with two tables. It became clear he was far more focused on regulars than newcomers, which felt off-putting and unwelcoming. Only after several minutes did he finally ask if I needed help. Although many reviews praised the sushi—perhaps a sign I should have ordered that—I chose my usual Tonkotsu ramen. The presentation was careless, the broth tasted like water with a hint of salt and lacked the richness Tonkotsu requires. The noodles were undercooked, and the pork belly was mostly gelatinous fat with a tough texture, far from the melt-in-your-mouth standard. Even adding chili oil and soy sauce couldn’t save it. I left most of the bowl uneaten and felt my $17.01 was wasted. (In my video that's all the food that was left over that I did not want to eat) I’ve been to many ramen spots across New Jersey and New York, and unfortunately, this is one I would not return to. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but either way, I won’t be back.”

★★★★★

“Best sushi spot for miles! Excellent food, great friendly staff. I recommend the salmon don and the bento boxes. Ten out of ten, anyone says different they are a Karen or competing business.”

★★★★★

“Every time I come here to eat . . . Its a delicious experience! Love ❤️ their food and their service is always on point! Delicious 😋 come in, and give it a try. Ratings help, but nothing beats tasting the food yourself.”