Yumi Sushi Red Bank — Restaurant in Red Bank





corvette_johnny

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I got over to the new Yumi in red bank last night around 9 o’clock. There was one table occupied. The hostess brings us upstairs and it is pretty much full. Why would you stack everyone out of view from the public and make the place look dead (or closing soon?) Any idea?

Anyway, the food is on par with sea bright. If any place does Asian fusion well around here, it is them (at least places that I’ve dined at.) The upstairs brick walled dining room is loud. Even with sound deadening panels all over the ceiling, it is still cranking up there. On the topic, they really need to hire an interior decorator or something. The place is just “blah” with blank walls and not much curb appeal as people stroll by.

I sampled a few things. The tuna tartare was the star of the night. Those are actually paper thin apple slices you see. I’m not sure how they got these to stand upright so perfectly. I wanted to order a second one but didnt. The pork gyoza and chicken satay were decent. The chicken was white meat and a little dry but the sweet peanut sauce took care of that and had some nice curry flavor…not spicy.

The korean style short rib and veggie fries were also solid. The beef was incredibly tender and had a little spice to it. It came out on a hot plate which I liked. I’m into hot steak.

Service was good and about as friendly as you will get from these types of places.

Sadly I didnt see the wagyu beef that you cook on a stone. Maybe this was just a rumor. I should have asked our waitress.

Pics aren’t great as it was dark and I didnt want to turn...

Was told to expect "NYC" style sushi as that is what I am used to having. Generally I was not disappointed. The only bad mark was that my pre dessert dessert (is what I call the eel/avocado hand roll that I get to finish the fish portion of the meal before going to actual dessert) was not heated. Room temperature eel not my favorite as it needs a bit of warmth).

My friends have been going to another place frequently and I ordered other than their usual. They were so impressed that after the first round of sushi we ordered another Spider to roll and a Deal Roll (tempura salmon) was the wild card there.

The service was attentive and though there was a couple of parties (Birthday parties I think) we were able to hear and speak to each other without screaming or straining.

Yes a bit costly, but I expected that and accept it as is was NYC in Red...

I frequent some of the top Sushi / Ramen bars on the east coast and Yumi RB easily holds their own as one of best I’ve ever had in NJ.

The Shuenn Roll was fantastic and the fish was extremely fresh + well prepared.

The Pork Belly Ramen was excellent; the broth was rich and complex, the pork belly was tender and delicious, the six minute egg was cooked to perfection, and the noodles were firm and imported from Japan.

I was also able to speak to the manager, Shuenn, over the sushi bar during my dinner and he was very accommodating and knowledgeable about the NJ / NYC ramen scene. These guys are the real deal and respect the art of proper plating / presentation. Great addition to the Red Bank area and BYOB as well! I’ll definitely be back to sample more of this awesome menu.

Thanks...