This is sort of "part 2" to my review of my July 4th movie going experience. As we left the theater…read morein Manville on that brutally hot day, my old friend abruptly brought up the fact that he still owed me a meal for driving him up to Paramus a few months ago so he could buy a used car. At the time, he told me he'd buy me dinner for helping him out. I told him he didn't need to buy me dinner. If I can help someone...friend, family member or acquaintance...I'll do it out of the goodness of my heart, not because I'm expecting a recompense. He insisted he was buying me dinner. Being that it was July 4th, and I doubted any restaurant would be open, I was suspicious that his offer was a conman's grift to get out of buying me food. Then again, he had brought it up. I felt guilty for doubting his sincerity. We drove to restaurants in Gillette and Basking Ridge. All closed. We went to Gabriel's Fountain in Martinsville, where we had previously eaten. We saw people and assumed it was open. As it turned out, they were only serving ice cream, not regular food. I love ice cream, but given I had eaten a tub of popcorn, a box of cookie dough candy, and a Coke just an hour or so previously, I wasn't really in the mood for ice cream. Truth be told, I wasn't in the mood for food period. But I thought I could down a bowl of soup somewhere and relieve my friend of this burden of "payback." So we soldiered on. Miraculously, a diner was open in New Providence. My friend didn't want diner food. In Murray Hill, we found an open Chinese restaurant that looked relatively cheap. My friend didn't feel like Chinese food. He checked his phone and said there were 3 restaurants in Summit that were open for business, and they had good reviews. At that point, I just wanted to go home to my air-conditioned domicile and crash, but...we continued on. In Summit, 2 of the restaurants he had read about on his phone were closed. The 1 that was actually open had a line in front of it a half mile long. I said, "I'm not standing on line in this heat for anything. Let's just go..." "Look, try the main street! There has to be something open!" On Summit's Springfield Ave., we parked on the street (no parking meter tolls on this holiday). Some people were out and about on the street, and some places actually did look like they might be open. In spite of his earlier expressed antipathy towards the partaking of Chinese food on this torturous (weather-wise) evening, my friend steered us through the open doors of Blossom Asian Bistro. The restaurant is spacious and modernistically furnished. We were seated and after 1 look at the menu, my friend said, "I can't pay for you tonight-- not at these prices!" I knew it would be pointless to remind him of the cheap prices at the Murray Hill Chinese place he had rejected, so I didn't. And then, I don't know what weird impulse took hold of me--- I wasn't really hungry, I didn't have a lot of money on me, and eating a massive amount of food like I was still 20 years old can set my increasingly precarious digestion absolutely and embarrassingly haywire, but I decided to order a meal in addition to the soup. Call it the "Imp of the Perverse," or maybe I'm just a gluttonous food addict. I thought, "I can fast tomorrow." Service was friendly, prompt. We both ordered the Chicken Wonton Soup, and I was pleasantly surprised. The broth was tasty, not salty, and the wontons, light and delicate...not at all like the doughy, heavy ones that I'm accustomed to (which I still love in spite of their doughy heaviness), were delicious. I ordered the cheapest item on the menu (can't remember what my friend ordered, but he liked it, whatever it was). For me, it was Sesame Chicken, described on the menu as "white meat chicken fried with lotus flour in sweet tangy sesame sauce." I'm not sure what "lotus flour" is, but the dish was served with brown rice, and I enjoyed every mouthful. The food was fresh, prepared with real care, and was eminently enjoyable. The prices were expensive, but then this is Summit. I think it comes with the territory. And the food was very good. Sometimes (oftentimes) you do pay for what you get. If I have a negative to offer, it's that the temperature inside bordered on being uncomfortable. The Reading Theater in Manville had felt like an icebox, but at Blossom, I was 1 step away from breaking into an unsightly sweat. I didn't, but I thought at these prices, the place should be cooler on such a brutally hot day than it was. Given my previous consumption of popcorn and candy, I wasn't in the mood for dessert (or maybe it was my stomach indicating to me, "I've been merciful so far today, but you order dessert now on top of everything else you've eaten, and I really AM gonna embarrass you! Big time!"). We paid and left. I promised my rebellious stomach I would fast the next day. And did. Definitely recommended. When I'm flush, I'd like to come back and try 1 of the more expensive dishes. With a dessert.

Wonderful food. Excellent Service. Large restaurant- perfect atmosphere private dinner or group…read moreseating.

Tucked into downtown Summit, this family-owned gem serves a wide variety of Thai dishes, and every…read moreone we've tried has been delicious. The massaman curry is a standout: rich, flavorful, and comforting. And don't leave without a Thai iced coffee, which is perfectly sweet and creamy. We've done both takeout and dine-in more times than we can count, and the experience is consistently great. The owners are incredibly friendly and hands-on, service is quick, and the food is fantastic. If you love Thai food, this place is a must-try. We're officially regulars!

Everything at this restaurant is great: the atmosphere, the service, the food…read more The atmosphere is classy, clean, and well designed. The food is as good as thd better tier of Thai restaurants I visited. Everything we ordered here was great. They have many options for vegetarians. The service has always been pleasant and helpful. Everyone is nice and welcoming!

Qsina 8 in Union, NJ, is an acclaimed Filipino-Asian fusion restaurant. Diners and costumers like…read moreme praise the authentic homestyle dishes, standout flavors, generous portions, and exceptionally very friendly and warm service, though some of my companions note a plain ambiance and higher price points ( for me their pleasing food quality and taste outweighs the price ). The Chicken Sisig, Palabok, pork BBQ and sizzling Biko with ice cream are a must-try from the food menu. The appetizers, like the piping hot vegetable lumpia and their humongous portion of Halo-halo as dessert are highly recommended by me and other reviewers. When we dined at this place, the whole staff gave me a feeling as if I was eating at an aunt's house, with the owner and staff providing very welcoming, family-style care. I have been living in NY for more than 30 years, have already eaten in so many low and high-end Filipino restaurants, in terms of food quality and taste, I may say this by far is the best that I have experienced. If given the chance to be in New Jersey again, I will definitely, 100% be back to this place for their delicious and flavorful food. Some of my companions point out that the seating area is relatively small, which can lead to limited availability during peak times, and a few note the interior decor is fairly plain but it did not matter to me because the food that I ordered/tried were great and amazing (properly spiced, cooked very well and soooooooo delicious!! ). Food portions are generous, presentation was appetizing and excellent, staff service was attentive and great ( I noticed that our water glasses were always filled up which is a service very consistent in so many high-priced restaurants that I have been ). Table setting is good, food utensils and plates were very clean ( yes, I checked it! ). I am extremely satisfied with my food experience and the hospitality of the owner and their staff in this Filipino restaurant. HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE!!!

I have given this place a few tries they were much better the first time around but this time…read morearound I decided unfortunately it's not for me . Service wasn't that great and we were the only customers there at the time then other guest staggered in . I'm all for restaurants thriving and always wish them luck but holy cow prices are crazy average appetizers are $16.50 or more and entree dishes are $25 or more for serving sizes and flavors are really lacking in a lot of dishes . Lechon was cut thinner not the usual big chunks and the oil tasted old and was greasy . Sinigang with the Baboy was very underwhelming the Baboy wasn't boiled down enough . The sisig has too much of a soy sauce taste and way too much mayo on top . The chicharron bulaklak was okay could have used a bit more seasoning and seemed to be a popular item that day . The BBQ stick was decent but not for $18 . Being Filipino myself I know everyone has their own way of making certain dishes so people may like it but in my opinion I've had better at a few other spots . Wishing them all the best .

Sushi & Asian Kitchen is the only place in the immediate Westfield area where I order sushi from…read more It's also the only place I feel at home dining in. Sushi is great. Choices are great. The bento boxes are great. The lo mein is great. Everything is great!!!

Not sure what has happened to this restaurant. Maybe a shake-up/breakup in ownership as the vibe is…read morecold and indifferent at least when ordering takeout which we have done many times in the past. I recall a younger man and woman before who in my last visits I have not seen. They were always very friendly with a smile. This tall guy who is always there now....should find a personality coach. You need to put on a smile and at least make believe you're happy a customer is in front of you. The food has gone downhill and the young kids they have taking orders look like they are 13 years old and don't have a clue as every time I order there is a new kid taking my order and they are always confused. Regardless the quality has gone downhill and the preparation is sloppy and not like before and I ordered early in the day when it was not busy. Don't think we will be returning. If they ask you if you want soy sauce just tell them to give you EVERYTHING....as I specifically said NO soy sauce but PLEASE give us the chopsticks and napkins. Of course they did not even give napkins or chopsticks!...Idiots ....NO napkins? I'll just use my sleeve. WAKE UP!

Ordered a tuna roll and the tuna looks very disgusting not fresh at all. And chicken teriyaki…read morechicken tastes like rubber...if Yelp has option for 0 star I will definitely rate 0 star

I ordered takeout at 7:22 on a Thursday evening. My food didn't arrive until 8:50, and the hotel I…read morewas staying at was only FOUR minutes away. Had I known it would have taken so long, I would have simply gone to pick it up myself. Additionally, when my food arrived, the order was totally wrong. I called and they asked what I wanted them to do. They stated that to send out the correct order, it would take quite awhile since there were other things that needed to be delivered in front of me. If you send the wrong food, you are supposed to correct the error RIGHT AWAY and make that the top priority! That's just Customer Service 101! I didn't want to eat my dinner at 10pm so I just asked them to refund my credit card. To top it off, they didn't even include any utensils or napkins in the order, so I had to ask my hotel to send up silverware. The food was mediocre at best. VERY DISSAPOINTING ALL AROUND

A nice option for Fried Dumplings…read more This is one of four Bao Dumplings and Bao Tea locations in New Jersey. You order at a counter and there are tables inside if you want to eat at the restaurant. The room is comfortable. The fried dumplings were good and worth the $1 upsell over steamed dumplings. The soup dumplings were disappointing, doughy and relatively dry. The drinks were served in a cute plastic cup with cat ears. The service was helpful. There is a 3% charge for credit card payments.

Parking very difficult. Good service almost too friendly....Tried a taro boba tea. They use…read morepowdered taro, not fresh, and you can tell. Flavor very bland...Drink didn't have enough ice, was lukewarm. The boba was good, portion size was good for the money, but I can't give more than 3 stars if they don't use real taro. Guy at counter said he didn't know where to get it. Ask ChatGPT!! I won't return.

I am very disappointed by an experience my mother had at Ariyoshi today…read more My mother went in to place a takeout order in person. The receptionist initially spoke Mandarin with her, and over the years during our dine-in visits, we had often heard employees speaking Mandarin. Because of this, my mother felt comfortable ordering in Mandarin. However, when my mother politely asked the receptionist to repeat the order in Mandarin, the receptionist suddenly claimed she did not speak Mandarin and switched to very poor English instead. My mother was confused and had difficulty understanding her. Despite the communication issue, no other employee stepped in to help complete the order. The whole interaction left my mother feeling unwelcome and embarrassed. We understand that not every employee is required to speak Mandarin, but it was frustrating that no effort was made to assist her when there was clearly a language barrier. We have been customers for years and have enjoyed the restaurant in the past, but this experience was extremely disappointing and has left us with a negative impression. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

I found this spot the other night while searching for a place to eat dinner with my girlfriend and…read moreher friend. It looked authentic and I liked the fact that it was byob. We stopped at a liquor store close by to grab a cold bottle of Prosecco to bring with us. No cork fee either. I loved the vibe of this place inside, but we opted to sit outside at one of the few tables and chairs with umbrellas in front of the restaurant. The service was prompt. Our waiter brought us waters and took our orders right away and the food came rather quickly too. We ordered:(but shared) - Sushi for Two 16 pieces of sushi, tuna roll, California roll, dragon roll 8/10 (the nigiri was very good and fresh, the California roll was good and the spicy tuna roll was too. It was definitely enough for two or three, but I ended up eating most of it because they all of a sudden became full lol) - Dragon Roll 8/10 (for my girlfriends friend which was tasty as I had one on the platter) - Pad Thai 8/10 (for my girlfriend and it was very good and authentic) - Salads 8/10 (for me and my girlfriends friend) - Miso Soup 10/10 (for my girlfriend) It's a great place to eat sushi and I'll definitely be back. Enjoy :)

Got the 15 PC mixed chicken wings and drums with soy garlic and korean bbq, some pork potstickers…read morewith soy garlic sauce and the Sotteok Sotteok I tried for the 1st time. My order was placed right away and the food arrived very fresh and hot. The place was really clean and it was connected to two other stores; a Kung Fu tea spot, love the mango pineapple bubble tea there and Mochi Ring korean donut spot I still have to try.

I've given this location multiple chances, but my experience has been consistently disappointing…read more The young Hispanic female employee with dyed blonde/yellow hair has been rude, dismissive, and unprofessional every time I've interacted with her. She speaks to customers with an attitude that lacks basic courtesy and customer service. No customer should feel like they're inconveniencing an employee by simply placing an order. What makes the experience even worse is the lack of leadership. The Black manager often appears more focused on having personal conversations and interacting with that employee than supervising the restaurant and assisting customers. As a customer, it's frustrating to stand waiting while management seems distracted instead of ensuring the business is running professionally. I would rather drive to another location than continue spending my money here. Customer service, accountability, and professionalism start with management, and unfortunately this location reflects the opposite. I hope the owner or district manager reads this review, identifies the employees described, and provides the coaching and leadership necessary to improve the customer experience. Every customer deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of who they are.

The sushi and food in general are some of the best things I've ever had. Truthfully, the…read moreambiance is very quiet and peaceful. The service is very good and took 10 minutes to get my sushi. Could go here 100 times and not get bored of it.

We stumbled in out of convenience on a monday night. Only a few tables were occupied, and we were…read moreable to pick up a bottle of wine next door, which was wonderfully situated since this is a BYOB restaurant. The menu is extensive, offering both sushi and a wide variety of cooked entrees. It took me a little while to decide since I wasnt expecting so many options, let alone the taka soecial menu, which lets you choose teo appetizers, two rolls and teo soecial rolls, which sounds like a great deal (we will be doing this next time!) What we did order, was the pork gyoza and the tuna tataki to start. Both were fantastic, and maybe the freshest tuna I have ever had. My guest ordered the sushi deluxe, which came with a lovely array of fresh fish. I was able to take a taste of the yellowtail served with chili crisp, and I could have had a whole plate of it by myself! I decided on a build your own poke bowl, which was so much fun to build and everything felt fresh and beautiful. We are already planning our next trip here! Definitely the best sushi around.