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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
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Sushi Metsuyan

Sushi, Japanese ยท Teaneck

pareve
Certified byRCBC

Rock N' Roll Sushi & Noodle Bar

Sushi, noodles ยท Teaneck

pareve
Certified byRCBC

Hot Bagels (Teaneck)

Bagels ยท Teaneck

pareve
Certified byRCBC

Butterflake Bake Shop

Bakery ยท Teaneck

pareve
Certified byRCBC

Roll Masters

Sushi ยท Englewood

pareve
Certified byRCBC

Deja Vu Bakery

Bakery ยท Englewood

pareve
Certified byRCBC

Mashu Mashu Sushi

Sushi ยท Fair Lawn

pareve
Certified byRCBC

Hot Bagels (Fair Lawn)

Bagels ยท Fair Lawn

pareve
Certified byRCBC

Liba's Challahs

Bakery, challah ยท Tenafly

pareve
Certified byRCBC

Akimori

Omakase sushi (seasonal) ยท Deal

pareve
Certified byJSOR

Ouri's Market

Gourmet market with prepared salads, coffee, ice cream ยท Deal

pareve
Certified byJSOR

Nahum Bakery

Syrian and Sephardic bakery ยท Deal

pareve
Certified byJSOR

Jersey Shore Sushi Co.

Sushi ยท Oakhurst

pareve
Certified byJSOR

West Orange Bake Shop

Kosher bakery ยท West Orange

pareve
Takeaway
Certified byVaad MetroWest

Sweet Kneads by Ridhima

Kosher bakery ยท Livingston

pareve
Takeaway
Certified byVaad MetroWest

Chocolate Works

Kosher chocolate and confections ยท Livingston

pareve
Takeaway
Certified byVaad MetroWest

Yellow Rose Vegan Bakery & Cafe

Vegan kosher bakery and cafe ยท Maplewood

pareve
Takeaway
Certified byRabbi Olitzky

Sushi Nation

Sushi ยท Lakewood

pareve
DeliveryTakeaway
Certified byKCL

That Sushi Spot

Sushi ยท Lakewood

pareve
DeliveryTakeaway
Certified byKCL

Jus by Julie

Juice bar and smoothies ยท Lakewood

pareve
DeliveryTakeaway
Kosher, agency unverified

Gelbstein's Bakery

Bakery ยท Lakewood

pareve
DeliveryTakeaway
Certified byKCL

Sweitzer

Candy and chocolate shop ยท Lakewood

pareve
Takeaway
Kosher, agency unverified

Schucks Fine Pastries

Custom pastries and cakes ยท Lakewood

pareve
Takeaway
Kosher, agency unverified

Fish Grill

Seafood and fish ยท Howell

pareve
DeliveryTakeaway
Certified byZichron Yaakov

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.