Ajiten Princeton Japanese restaurant, Princeton, NJ

Rating:

 3.9

Cost:

$20 – $30

Japanese fare served in an unassuming basement setting with a BYOB policy. No parties over 4.

Ajiten Princeton Japanese restaurant

Discover Ajiten Princeton in Princeton, NJ

Ajiten Princeton Japanese restaurant in Princeton, NJ, provides an intimate dining spot focused on authentic Japanese flavors, including fresh sushi and flavorful ramen. This cozy venue embraces a BYOB policy, allowing guests to enjoy their meals in a relaxed, unpretentious environment that enhances the overall experience. The menu highlights quality ingredients and traditional preparations, making it a go-to choice for those seeking sushi restaurants in the area. With its moderate pricing and welcoming vibe, it's an ideal destination for anyone exploring Japanese places near me looking for a simple yet satisfying meal.

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Review Highlights from Visitors

Folks generally rave about the fresh sushi and comforting Japanese dishes, noting how the authentic flavors and cozy atmosphere make for a memorable meal. While some mention occasional waits or service hiccups, the overall vibe and food quality keep things enjoyable for most. It's clear that many appreciate the value for the price, with positive nods to the tasty options that stand out in the local scene. Even with a few mixed experiences, this spot remains a solid pick for sushi enthusiasts searching for reliable spots nearby, offering enough highlights to encourage a try.

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Address & Phone

11 Chambers St
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 252-1258

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Reviews

  • Vincent Roberto  5

    Authentic Japanese sushi and comfort food. All of their fish is fresh, their sushi rice is perfect, and their miso soup is authentic miso. We stopped by for lunch and were blown away. Great, welcoming service. The interior is cozy. They serve fresh green tea, which is always a plus! This is the best quality sushi and Japanese cuisine you’ll find in all of Princeton.

  • Fred Han  5

    The food was really good, especially for the price! The music was also quite nice (acoustic versions of pop songs). Overall great atmosphere and food.

  • Christopher Caligiuri  1

    We have dined here twice so far, and both times were very underwhelmed with the service and food quality given the price. The first time we went, we ordered an avocado roll; but the second time, we were rudely informed that they don’t have avocado rolls (and that they’ve never served them). You can clearly see the avocado rolls in the photo included. The server also took forever to take our order both times, and the food took ridiculously long to prepare. Both times we ordered ramen, and the toppings for the ramen was cold! It wasn’t just cold, it was ice cold! Considering we waited almost 45 minutes for our food, this was rather surprising. The food was very expensive, and we didn’t even get water. Definitely not going back.

  • Yongshi Ouyang  3

    The sushi platter is fresh but a bit over priced at $30. The ankimo is a bit fishy and I don’t think it’s as fresh from the color. Sushi rice is a bit chewy and miso soup is a bit salty. Overall fish quality is good but over priced. Service was a bit lower than average.

  • Rob Thomas  1

    Please stop and read this before you eat at Ajiten Sushi in Princeton. My family has been a regular customer (both take out and in restaurant) of this restaurant for over a decade. As part of a recent take out, we were given some bad sushi. I called immediately and informed them of this problem. The next time we ordered, we asked for a credit for the spoiled item from our last takeout. They flat out and rudely refused. We were told they never issue credits for “alleged” quality issues. The chef flat out refuses to do so believing he never has issues. If you read many of the other reviews you will see a pattern of shabby rude service and questionable food quality. This is a place that is likely to go out of business. Businesses generally don’t survive if they don’t stand behind their products. As a result of this treatment, we decided to try another Princeton sushi restaurant and found it to be bright, fresh and yummy with much better service. We will not frequent Ajiten Sushi again.