It’s no secret that Hudson County is always welcoming new businesses — from restaurants and bars to skincare studios and workout spots, there is always something new and exciting to check out in our area of New Jersey. It’s time to add four more spots to your list, because there is a new food spot opening in Jersey City, another opening in Weehawken, another opening in Hoboken, as well as one more that’s already open in Chilltown. Read on for what we know about each of these new Hudson County businesses — Prime Omakase and Hashi Market in Jersey City, DRIFT Restaurant + Bar in Weehawken, and Apollo Bagels in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Prime Omakase | 111 Montgomery Street 2nd Floor, Jersey City
Prime Omakase comes to us from the same team as East Hana JC — a Japanese restaurant located at 103 Montgomery Street. This new omakase and sushi restaurant is located right across the road at 111 Montgomery Street, on the second floor of Liberty Prime Steakhouse.
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The restaurant describes itself as “the best omakase experience in Jersey City,” per the website. As for the menu, there is a selection of authentic Japanese sushi sets and appetizers, nigiri, hand rolls, and sushi rolls, as well as a variety of sake and Japanese whiskey. The 12-course omakase experience can be enjoyed at the sushi bar counter (for $100) or at a regular table (for $90), and includes soup, a sashimi appetizer, a seared course, an eight-piece daily nigiri, and a chef’s hand roll.
Prime Omakase is open Monday through Thursday from 5PM-10PM, Friday + Saturday from 12PM-11PM, and Sunday from 12PM-11PM. Those interested in hosting an event here can email [email protected].
Hashi Market | 75 Park Lane South, Jersey City
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Hashi Market, a NYC-based Japanese-style supermarket, is crossing the Hudson River to open up its first New Jersey outpost soon. The new market will be located at 75 Park Lane South inside the Park + Shore Development and signage has already been erected in the windows, per Jersey Digs. The market’s other location is situated at 363 Greenwich Street in New York City, with two other locations coming soon to 93 University Place and 330 5th Avenue.
Hashi Market has a wide selection of Japanese food and includes three components: a fresh food supermarket, a mini department store, and catering services, per the website. Some of the items Jersey City locals can expect from this new spot include Japanese cuisine like sushi, fruits + vegetables, and international snacks and drinks. HG has reached out to the market and will update this post with any additional comments.
DRIFT Restaurant + Bar | 1200 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken
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DRIFT Restaurant + Bar will soon be the latest addition to the Lincoln Harbor area of Weehawken — which we first reported on in January 2024. Formerly occupied by Houlihan’s, the 17,000-square-foot space has been vacant since 2019, per Jersey Digs. DRIFT is the latest venture from restauranteur Jeremy Casilli, who also owns Hudson + Co at 3 Second Street in Jersey City, Pier 115 at 115 River Road in Edgewater, as well as two New York restaurants.
While the renderings of the mid-century modern interior that include olive trees alongside emerald green, gold, and brown decor are stunning in themselves, a unique component of this new restaurant and bar will be a rotating dining platform that completes a full rotation each hour — giving diners views of the NYC skyline. There will also be a 4,000-square-foot outdoor terrace with a retractable pergola.
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As for the menu, the DRIFT team shared with The Hoboken Girl that it will focus on modern American cuisine with global influences and an emphasis on seafood, crafted by Executive Chef Bryan Noury. Some of the food options will include small plates, sushi + hand rolls, a raw bar, line-caught fish, steaks, flatbreads, and much more.
DRIFT will officially open in Weehawken on Wednesday, November 13th, per the restaurant’s Instagram. Reservations can be made here via OpenTable.
Apollo Bagels | Hoboken
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Rumors have been swirling that NYC-based Apollo Bagels is making its New Jersey debut in the Mile Square. HG reached out to the Apollo team, and while a location is still being kept under wraps at this time, the team shared that they will provide more information as it becomes available. The bagel shop is known for its plain, everything, and sesame bagels, as well as bagel sandwiches, smoked salmon, whitefish, and other spreads.
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Meximodo Opening 2nd New Jersey Location in Downtown Jersey City
With the abundance of new food spots coming to Hoboken and Jersey City, so far, 2025 has been a year of fun foodie adventures. Those who love exploring new flavors will be pleased to hear that a popular New Jersey-based Mexican restaurant has announced its arrival in Jersey City. Planting roots at 25 Christopher Columbus Drive, Meximodo Cocina Mexicana + Tequila Bar, a trendy Mexican eatery and bar, will open in the downtown area in the spring. The restaurant has another location in Metuchen. Read on for what we know about Meximodo Cocina Mexicana + Tequila Bar coming to downtown Jersey City, New Jersey.
The Details
On March 1st, Meximodo Cocina Mexicana + Tequila Bar, a Mexican restaurant and bar that first opened in Metuchen in 2023, announced via Instagram its "newest location in the heart of downtown Jersey City." According to Jersey Digs, the 8,000-square-foot and 56-story tower, Veris Haus25, at 25 Christopher Columbus Drive, which is just a short walk away from the Grove Street PATH Station, will house this new eatery in its commercial space. An official opening date has yet to be announced, but Meximodo plans to open its doors sometime in May.
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Meximodo, which was given the Guinness World Records title for the biggest selection of agave spirits in July 2024, puts a creative spin on traditional Mexican eats and serves an expansive agave list and cocktail menu. Regarding its drink menu, Jersey City locals can look forward to seven kinds of agave flights, over 1,000 different tequilas, a variety of over 250 mezcals, and much more.
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The restaurant's food menu features classic dishes like the Pollo al Pastor Tacos, made with grilled chicken al adobo, avo-crema, pineapple, white onion, and cilantro and served in a corn tortilla; and bold fusion dishes like the Chipotle Alfredo Rigatoni, which comes with rezzi rigatoni, chipotle alfredo, white onion, cilantro, queso fresco, roasted corn, and white truffle oil.
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Upon the restaurant's opening, Jersey City residents can also try desserts like the Corn Flan, made with Mexican vanilla ice cream, raspberries, chantilly, cotton candy, and chocolate shavings, and the Tres Leches, featuring a soft sponge cake, dulce de leche, chantilly, and fresh berries. To know what to expect, see here for Meximodo's full drink, food, and dessert menu.
The Hoboken Girl has reached out to Meximodo and will update this piece with any further information.
About Meximodo + Its Origins
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With other eateries and bars like Le Malt Lounge in Colonia and Le Malt Royale in Red Bank, founder Saurabh Abrol is no stranger to the New Jersey dining scene. In 2023, after being asked by his daughters, "Dad, can you make a restaurant we can actually go to?" Saurabh began his latest project, as per Meximodo's website.
Intending to create a genuine Mexican restaurant, Saurabh and his team took a trip to Mexico City for field research in April 2023. They visited the infamous Coyoacan Market, took a tour through Tequila, Mexico, and dined at various restaurants. The team learned about different spices, chilies, and other ingredients that would make for a truly authentic menu.
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In November 2023, Saurabh opened Meximodo Cocina Mexicana + Tequila Bar at 5 Pearl Street, Metuchen. Now, Meximodo, which serves up a wide-ranging menu of classic and innovative Mexican eats and four different dining spaces, is one of the most sought-after Mexican restaurants in Northern New Jersey. According to its website, Meximodo plans to expand all across the Garden State, with the future Jersey City location being the restaurant's next venture.
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