Pareve Kosher Restaurants in New Jersey
New Jersey has 25 certified kosher restaurants in the pareve category. Pareve places in New Jersey are the flexible option: neither meat nor dairy, so a meal here sits comfortably before or after either.
They are concentrated in Lakewood, Teaneck and Deal, and lean toward bakery, sushi and bagels.
Certification comes mostly from RCBC, JSOR and Vaad MetroWest.
- Listings
- 25
- With a named hechsher
- 22 of 25
- Neighborhoods
- 4
Sushi Metsuyan
Sushi, Japanese ยท Teaneck
Rock N' Roll Sushi & Noodle Bar
Sushi, noodles ยท Teaneck
Hot Bagels (Teaneck)
Bagels ยท Teaneck
Butterflake Bake Shop
Bakery ยท Teaneck
Roll Masters
Sushi ยท Englewood
Deja Vu Bakery
Bakery ยท Englewood
Mashu Mashu Sushi
Sushi ยท Fair Lawn
Hot Bagels (Fair Lawn)
Bagels ยท Fair Lawn
Liba's Challahs
Bakery, challah ยท Tenafly
Akimori
Omakase sushi (seasonal) ยท Deal
Ouri's Market
Gourmet market with prepared salads, coffee, ice cream ยท Deal
Nahum Bakery
Syrian and Sephardic bakery ยท Deal
Jersey Shore Sushi Co.
Sushi ยท Oakhurst
West Orange Bake Shop
Kosher bakery ยท West Orange
Sweet Kneads by Ridhima
Kosher bakery ยท Livingston
Chocolate Works
Kosher chocolate and confections ยท Livingston
Yellow Rose Vegan Bakery & Cafe
Vegan kosher bakery and cafe ยท Maplewood
Sushi Nation
Sushi ยท Lakewood
That Sushi Spot
Sushi ยท Lakewood
Jus by Julie
Juice bar and smoothies ยท Lakewood
Gelbstein's Bakery
Bakery ยท Lakewood
Sweitzer
Candy and chocolate shop ยท Lakewood
Schucks Fine Pastries
Custom pastries and cakes ยท Lakewood
Fish Grill
Seafood and fish ยท Howell
What pareve means, and why it is so useful
Pareve (also spelled parve) means a food is neither meat nor dairy. Fish, eggs, vegetables, grains, and fruit are all naturally pareve, which is why sushi bars, fish restaurants, and many vegan or vegetarian kitchens fall into this category.
The practical value is flexibility. A pareve meal can be eaten straight after a meat meal with no waiting, and it can be followed by dairy, so it fits any point in the day. Fish is treated as pareve but is not eaten on the same plate as meat, and cooked pareve dishes are best when they are bishul yisroel. Where a kitchen meets that standard, we note it.
Note that kosher fish must have both fins and scales, which rules out shellfish, eel, and catfish. Every restaurant below shows its certifying agency so you know exactly what you are eating.
Frequently asked questions
How many pareve kosher restaurants are there in New Jersey?
We currently list 25 certified pareve restaurants in New Jersey, each shown with its certifying agency.
Where are the pareve kosher restaurants in New Jersey?
They cluster in Lakewood (6), Teaneck (4), Deal (3) and Englewood (2). Each listing shows its exact address and a map pin.
Is sushi pareve?
Sushi made with fish, vegetables, or egg is pareve, which is why kosher sushi bars in New Jersey appear in this category. Kosher sushi never uses shellfish or eel, since those are not kosher species.
Can I eat a pareve meal after meat?
Yes. Because pareve food is neither meat nor dairy, you can eat it immediately after a meat meal with no waiting period, and you can follow it with dairy.