Robongi, Hoboken

I’ve seen posters on the PATH train advertising what each stop has to offer. They say “you haven’t had a burger and a beer until you’ve been to Hoboken.” While that may be so, the only thing I’ve ever eaten on my two visits to ‘boken have been sushi. And at the same place.

When the weather’s warmer, Robongi has outdoor seating, which is nice for people-watching on Washington Street. The interior decor is…interesting. It’s like a ship threw up in there. (Or I suppose “wrecked” would be a more appropriate verb for a ship.) Not a space on the wall is empty, complete with a sign that says “Irish Bar” (interesting since the place is neither Irish nor bar) among ship wheels and fishnets. The bust of a very large and hungry-looking great white stared me dead in the face as I ate. Awkward. It was also very dimly lit and I strained my eyes to read the menu.

The sushi is fresh and affordable, which is all I can really ask for. Some fun appetizers and special rolls too. Noteworthy are the red dragon roll - tuna on the outside; salmon, yellowtail, and asparagus on the inside - and the maine lobster roll, which has spicy tuna on the outside. Bottom line, it’s a great little spot if you want some decent sush away from the city.