Amazing food and thoroughbred service all without the pretentious atmospherics that seem to clog…read moremodern dining arteries when they try to draw attention away from the food. The food here is insanely fresh as was our daily interpretation involving copious use of root vegetables. In a Woodstock mood, I went for a mushroom motif inclusive of a mushroom onion soup and mushroom infused homemade cavatelli. You won't get points for atmosphere as the location is main street central and directly across from an Irish pub that is still serving the same slab of corned beef that they first boiled in 1991. If you're a foodie or even a fraudie, 12 Farms offers infinite pleasures and is richly deserving of a resounding five stars. Speaking of rich bring lots of cash as plastic is not accepted.

Had valentine day dinner and chose the price fix option which was $65 however half of the entrées,…read moredefinitely most of the good ones including the special all had a $25 up charge That's fine I guess, but the first two courses which they combined into one dish was a soup sampling, and a salad choice. The soup sampling consisted of three very tiny cups that were sort of like an espresso size cup. The salad was a very small portion. They said that the portion sizes were not smaller because of the $65 price fix option. If you ordered the salads à la carte they arranged from $19-$22 I believe. Had I did the à la cart and received that portion for that much money I would be disappointed to say the least; my wife and I often share a salad before entrées and generally speaking they are big enough to share but their portion wasn't enough for me alone. Presentation was beautiful and service was great, as well as the ambience, and we have been there several times. We are raying a 3 because of the positives, but I did consider making it a 2. I hope the restaurant takes note and addresses the piints I made. Note that the entrée portions were good.

excellent food and ambience . Good array of items to choose from …read more Service is quick and friendly

I heard that it has closed. Website doesn't indicate that it has closed. I was looking forward to…read morea restaurant that had tandoori & a buffet.

I got take out in my grinch pijamas--- I wasn't expecting such a beautiful and Romantic place…read more It's really perfect for a date The yellow curry is made with tomato's, red peppers and I was surprised cause I always have it with potatoes and onions - but wow- the taste was absolute delicious and I asked them to add some potatoes since I dont eat the chicken or tofu. So delicious My lady had the had Thai and she though it was delicious too and big e ouch for two days -- the curry is enough for two meals too but I ate it all

Galentine's, but make it Thai luxury…read more Tried Phirom Thai for the first time since it was picked for our annual Galentine's party. 25 powerhouse women-owned business ladies taking over the back room. Walking in felt like someone casually teleported us to Thailand. Giant gold sculptures, warm golden lighting, and decor that whispered soft Thai luxury while loudly saying "take pictures immediately." The private back room? Gorgeous. Luxe, glam, and perfect for games, laughs, and dramatic group photos. Food situation: We had a set menu: * Soup choice - veggie tom kha was the star (creamy coconut comfort in a bowl) * Veggie spring rolls + papaya salad to share * Curry + rice I went with red curry with fried tofu and honestly... the food delivered. Rich, flavorful, comforting... everything you want from Thai curry. Spring rolls were forgettable. I don't do papaya salad, but the girls who did were basically fighting for seconds so that says enough. And the Thai iced tea? Must order. No discussion. Now the plot twist: service. This is where the sparkle dimmed. I get it... big group, chaos, logistics. But this was booked in advance, and it felt like the restaurant wasn't staffed or prepared for a party of 25 plus regular diners. My food arrived two hours late (yes, two ) after most people had finished. A few others had the same issue, and allergy instructions kept getting mixed up. It felt like the kitchen hit panic mode. Service for large parties: 1/5. Final verdict: Food = good. Ambience = stunning. Large party execution = not it. I'd come back for a normal dinner with family because the flavors are worth it. But bringing a big group again? Hard pass .. the kitchen can't juggle that many divas at once. Overall: a maybe. Great vibes, tasty food, but big-group service needs serious glow-up.

Good food , lively vibrant ambience, and good company makes for a great evening . The service was…read moregood except they missed the occasion we were celebrating and didn't care to bring out a candle with the dessert we ordered . As we were leaving I reconfirmed it with the person at the host's desk ( seemed to be the manager) , who apologized and said maybe our waiter missed it . But it was a noticeable miss that cannot be overlooked, as that was the purpose of our dinner here. End of the meal, our family's spirits fell flat, but we still sang and celebrated sans the petty candle. Now on to the food and drinks... Mocktails were delicious, colorful, and eye-catching . We tried all 3 on the menu and loved it. Appetizers galore filled our table ... Bang Bang cauliflower had a medley of sweet & sour flavors. Hummus pita board - Warm grilled pita was a table favorite with the small portion of hummus and fresh crisp veggies. Harvest salad - crisp lettuce, feta cheese, walnuts, poached and fresh sliced pear, cucumbers, and watermelon radish with rose vinaigrette made this extra special. Crispy calamari - great pairing with pickled veggies and arugula basil aioli. We ordered an assortment of entrees with all seafood choices . Salmon with risotto , Halibut & Branzino cooked to perfection served with flavorful sides. For dessert, it was the warm brownie with vanilla ice cream and peanut butter cup . The brownie was soft and not too sweet, slightly warm and it vanished in a few seconds. Peanut butter cup was a dense donut texture with candied peanuts We hoped that at least one of the desserts would be served with a candle as we were celebrating a birthday but they missed it and didn't care enough despite letting them know when marking the reservation. I loved everything about the experience at Agricola, but their lack of attention to detail stuck out like a sore thumb , as the poor communication between their front desk and wait staff dampens the guests' experience , making it a not-so-great finish .

Another fine meal at Agricola. The Calamari was light and flavorful without being overwhelmed by…read morethe breading. My Salmon was superb along with service that was right on time. In contrast to their far more expansive location in Morristown, the Princeton location is noticeably more "intimate" with Manhattan inspired table crowding. Not enough to detract from a wonderful meal but certainly worth noting. Five stars all day long. PS... no credit card surcharge. A surprise that certainly puts a smile on my face.

Of all the restaurants we have patronized, Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine in Princeton is one of…read morethe best ever, by far! The menu is extensive with emphasis on Turkish dinning. Four of us dined there each having a different meal, plus delicious appetizers & balloon bread. Service was superb with a wait staff that is fully knowledgeable about all of the dishes on the menu. We intend to go back many many more times.

An upscale chi chi Mediterranean joint…read more The emphasis is on elaborate dishes with the strategy of raising the tab. If you are going to charge me more by being fancy, You had better be fancy and good. Fortunately Aspendo's delivers. * * * I was there on an academic lunch with an exciting scholar. That kind of thing can happen in a restaurant next to the Princeton campus. This is one of the dangers of eating in a college town. So most of my observational powers and intellectual energy were turned towards general issues of demographic processes and global welfare and the way that these could be re-positioned in the social sciences. There was elaborate stuff going into my mouth. I was paying more attention to the elaborate stuff going into my ears. What was going into my mouth seemed overly fussy for what it was. But it was not unpleasant. * * * Had the agenda been a romantic evening, There been a bottle of wine on the table and The goal being to make the dinner last forever, Elaborate interesting dishes could have been welcome. So this place has its uses.

We got really lucky! We had a big group and we didn't have a resy, so we were expecting a long wait…read morebecause the place was packed. (Which is expected at a good food spot and next to a famous college) Luckily a table opened up really quickly. Everything on the menu looks good and tastes good. Due to our big party size, we got to order a little of everything and try everything. We ordered: Mezze Filistini- mix platter of hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahina and labneh (great way to sample the different dips) Mix Shawarma Sandwich (funny thing, this took FOREVER to arrive. Everyone was nearly done with their food and it still hasn't arrived. Not sure if we caught them on a bad day..So if you're starving maybe choose something else. And no they didn't forget our order, the sandwich was not cold when we received it) Salmon Kebab Araby Beef Shawarma Araby Mix Shawarma Lamb Kebab Mix Shawarma Platter Turns out they also have locations in NY. So definitely gotta check out their NY locations.

We walked in to a full house but were immediately seated at the last available bar counter seating…read more. Savaannah was our waiter and she was good . She was pleasant , quick, knew the food and walked us thru their best seller options in the menu . The place is quite compact but looks larger with the wall of mirrors ! We got our complimentary bread with olive oil n zataar and waited for our quick order of the spicy chicken kebab plate large portion with 10 pieces . The bread was soft but not anything unique or fancy . Just dough cooked through in their wood burning oven It took about 10mins to get the entree and it looked colorful and beautifully presented . Reddish orange hue of grilled chicken kebab , resting on a bed of log he colored rice and side of green salad , it was an inviting plate of food . The kebabs were juicy soft , - flavor bomb that ti be les your taste buds . The rice was delicious and the side salad fresh and crisp . We relished every bite of our meal . Picked up the pistachio dream cake to go and tried it the next day at home . It was just meh... nothing to rave about . Chocolate mousse and ground pistachios with a creamy texture didn't make it very appealing Parking is a breeze at Spring street garage that is just opposite to the restaurant. I will be back to try other kebabs z

We found the food here to be really good overall. The bowls of ramen were huge and a great value…read more The sushi roll was also large and tasty - their signature Roots roll is the one we tried. I'd also recommend the pork bao buns. The advice was fast and friendly. Plenty of seating and a simple, clean, decor here.

It sounded promising. Asian options including Taiwanese beef Noodle soups from founders from the…read moremotherland. It's located in a strip mall and all the customers were non-asian...that should have been a sign. The Hot and Sour Soup and Wonton Soups were just OK. A bit salty for my taste actually. The LoMein noodles with shrip were a disappointment @ $20 per bowl. The noodles were overcooked with too much water remaining in the bowl it was served in. The shrimp was not high quality, and there were minimal vegetables in the dish. Overall, not worth the asking price. I'm not from the Princeton area which has a wealth of ethnic cuisine, but unfortunately would not be one I'd recommend.

Solid Vietnamese restaurant with locations around NJ and NY. This location is pretty big, though…read morethe seating arrangement can feel a little tight when the restaurant is busy. Food hits the spot and everything always comes out in generous portion sizes. I enjoyed my "make-your-own" pho, which was rich in flavor and just right for the recent cold weather. The bun bowls are also tasty with nicely grilled meats and refreshing flavors. For drinks, their iced Viet coffee is strong and bold - perfect when you need a caffeine kick. Overall a good spot for Vietnamese food.

Got the banh mi sandwich & bun bo hue spicy soup noodles are good flavor & size. Plenty of indoor…read moretables, easy parking in strip mall.

Absolutely fantastic ramen here! I got the Veggie Miso Ramen and it was one of the best veggie…read moreramens I've ever had! The staff is also super friendly and sweet. Can't wait to come back here again, I'm already wanting more!

Slurp, slurp -- ahhhhhh. What's happiness? Happiness is a bowl of ramen where, when you close your…read moreeyes, your soul and tastebuds meet in Nirvana. That is what you get when you get great eats at Terakawa Ramen. As you enter, you'll notice the wall murals with the chefs on one side and the opposite wall has anime customers slurping their ramen. Yes, it's perfectly fine to make those loud slurping noises to show your appreciation for a great bowl of ramen. Here's what was ordered: - Signature Terakawa Ramen - 4.5/5 stars Boasted of rich, lovingly homemade pork bone soup with a good amount of sliced roast pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, ginger, scallions, and a jammy egg. The straight thin noodles were al dente. They maintained their texture in the broth, brilliantly. The broth was deep and flavorful. - Pork belly Donburi - 4.5/5 stars The juicy tender pork belly was plentiful, sliced perfectly as their we're not too thick nor paper thin. Their flavor was rich, savory with a balance of sweetness from the soy dashi sauce. Elegantly layered in top of a humongous bowl of seasoned rice, along with a sprinkle of scallions, pickled radishes, and sesame seeds. The photo on their menu does not do it justice. I would have loved a jammy egg to be included to bring the dish to the next level. - Gyoza - 3.5/5 stars 5 pieces of Pan-fried gyoza dumplings with their dumpling sauce. I would prefer them to have been fried a bit more. The balance between their pork and cabbage was even. They were delightfully light in both taste and texture. The service was very good. Both Willie, the owner, and a charming waiter named Sung served us. Sung kept coming over checking in to attest our cups were full, and if we needed anything else. I was told the have two locations: Philadelphia and the one we're dining at, Princeton Junction, NJ. Both locations serve homemade recipes from the Kumamoto region of Japan. If ramen is your love language, this place will absolutely speak to your soul.

Food was just ok, service was just ok, my glass was empty and I had to ask for water…read more Ambience was ok. Crazy thing, they had a 2 idly and 1vada, since I was sharing with my wife I asked if I could get 2 of each, I was emphatically told NO !!! Where is Indian hospitality $&@ No saunf or anything..,,

I have eaten here several times, and the food is always delicious! They have an extensive menu…read morefeaturing both North and South Indian favorites. Everything is vegetarian but packed with flavor. I tried the Plantastik Dosai, and it was just okay. I was excited by the menu description of "Plantastik 100% plant-based protein (moong bean)," but it mostly tasted like JUST egg. Every other dish I have tried, from the Podi Dosa to the Lychee Paneer, has been fabulous. The food arrives quickly, and the staff are helpful if you have questions about the menu. The restaurant can get crowded, especially on holidays, so it's best to arrive early to secure a seat.