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Veer off Washington Street's main drag for swank drinks and sushi bliss.

The Scene
Slick martinis and infused sakes provide the buzz and a DJ lends the beats, but the sushi chefs steal the spotlight at this energetic, unpretentious lounge. A long, thin bar offers maximized front-row seating for those who like to watch the chop and roll. Tables up a few stairs in the back make for more secluded dining.

The Food
Not sold on Hoboken sushi? This place will raise your expectations on standard rolls. The spicy tuna, untainted by gooey mayonnaise, showcases mouth-melting fresh fish encased in a thin roll of sticky rice. The impeccable, dense and crisp futomake roll, tightly packed for easy chopstick pick-up, combines cucumber, avocado, oshinko (pickled Chinese cabbage), yamagobo (wild carrots) and tamago (sweet egg omelet). The Sushi Sinatra's crabstick, whitefish, tempura flakes and tobiko, topped with extra-spicy sauce and furikake rice seasoning, is like Big Band for your belly.

Opentable Reservations

Sushi Lounge isn't your typical Japanese restaurant: Cool atmosphere and a live DJ make it the place to see and be seen in Hoboken. Sushi Chef Tony Leung, formerly of Tao in New York City, uses the highest quality ingredients in his creations. The sushi and sashimi have been rated best in town four years straight by Hoboken.com, and the custom rolls have garnered great reviews from the press and customers alike. A fully-stocked bar included Japanese specialties such as plum wine and an award winning sake list, as well as an extensive martini menu that is available at 1/2 price on Tuesdays. The DJ spins tunes every evening, and on "Sake Bomb Sunday," live bands enhance the restaurant's upbeat vibe. It's no surprise that Sushi Lounge was not only the sole New Jersey restaurant to be listed on Citysearch's 2004/2005 New York "Best of" list, but it was also named among the top five sushi restaurants in New York City. ****** Please note:turn time on parties of two is maximum of 90.

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