Aoyu Sushi

Aoyu is only steps from Palace of Japan on Johnson Avenue, making this Riverdale block the easiest place in the Bronx to compare two Japanese restaurants on foot. The atmosphere is modern yet casual.

The sushi bar offers nigiri, sashimi, and a long roll list, while the kitchen prepares gyoza, ramen, teriyaki, and other cooked dishes. That combination lets a table move from a light fish-centered meal to hot comfort food without changing restaurants.

It is particularly useful for mixed groups and delivery in the northwestern Bronx. Sushi diners can focus on the counter, while anyone craving comfort food has noodles and hot starters—the versatility that defines the restaurant.