Sagami Japanese Restaurant

I was told this is the best sushi in South Jersey. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not bad. However, for the price, I thought the sushi tasted average and forgettable. It is fresh at least. Service was SLOW. Luckily, we came with friends so we were entertained. I recommend getting reservations because it was packed. The ceilings are low, and you will need to duck if you are close to 6ft. It gives it such a cool vibe though. It’s BYOB, but be warned they were strict about us having seltzers. Overall, this was fine but not worth the price for us.

Let me start by saying I do not eat raw sushi but my husband said it's the best in South Jersey. I, however had tempura shrimp and soft shell crab roll which both were very good. The actual restaurant is very dark and ceilings are super low. The staff could be more friendly.

A gem restaurant that I wish I had known it earlier. Sushi is very fresh. As an eggplant lover, I strongly recommend their Nasu shigiyaki pan fried eggplant as it’s one of the best eggplant dishes I ever had.

I came here with 2 friends around 12:15pm. We were seated promptly and more than half of the tables were seated. The ceiling is low, I'm 5'10'' and am close to hitting my head, but it feels cozy and warm inside. Japanese decor, I've never been to Japan, but from the photos I've seen it looks authentic. We tried a bunch of food between the three of us. I had the tonkatsu which is a breaded pork cutlet, it was tender and the breading crunchy. I also had nigiri of tuna, anagi, and unagi, as well as an "eel avocado roll. The unagi nigiri was the best I've ever had, and while I've never had tuna or anagi nigiri, they were very enjoyable. I put eel avocado roll in quotes because they brought me a regular eel roll with some sliced avocado on the side. I got a kick out of it. My tonkatsu came with a very flavorful salad and miso soup, both were good. One friend had the marinated chicken box and the yellowfin roll, he said he really enjoyed both and the other friend said the shrimp tempura roll was the best she ever had. Service was friendly and quick. I will be back! Edit: Wanted to post an update since the news of the passing. RIP Mrs. Fukuyoshi. I first came here 4 years ago, and most recently in November of 2023 on a date with my girlfriend and I enjoyed every bit of it. The news of Mrs. Fukuyoshi passing is sad. Sagami is an institution and I thank the family and employees for the opportunity to have eaten here over the years.

Wonderful little gem of a Japanese restaurant. Authentic and delicious in a cozy environment. Don't miss the agedashi tofu! Soups are flavorful and the tempura always comes out piping hot. Add batter to the California roll because it makes it exceptionally good.

This was an AMAZING find. Was looking for a new spot. I read about this restaurant starting in the 70s and being James Beard nominated. The ambiance was fun, all wooden and I felt like I was in my grandmas house. The service was incredible. The server was great at steering us around the menu. The age tofu is a must have. Don’t forget it’s a BYOB!

The best Japanese restaurant in the south jersey area. The quality of the food is very good and fresh. The service is ALWAYS fantastic. And the price is very reasonable. I come here to eat pretty frequently and I will be returning again soon! Highly recommend!

This place is iconic , in the same building for at least 50years, under family ownership. Seating is tight. With low ceilings and soft lighting. Small building but ample parking. Their specialty is definitely SUSHI. Beautifully presented large pieces of fresh, beautiful fish. The rolls are not varied and not worth ordering. The eggplant dish was excellent. The service is very, almost too, fast. BYOB