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    Double Ai

    3.8 (384 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Japanese, Thai
    Closed 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    DOUBLE AI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Crab Meat Dumpling (crab rangoon)
    Hannah C.

    I feel so up and down about this place but for TLDR: good food, bottled water, BYO but cork fee, odd bathroom, SLOW service Went for a birthday celebration, reservation at 6:30 table was ready but service took a very long time and we got out at 9. Which sounds like we might've been sticking around but keep in mind - we waited the 30 minutes at our table for someone to take our drink order. Staff seems disinterested in helping tables, and could not be bothered to clear plates when necessary. The experience of having menus in the way while appetizers were served made zero sense, no one cared to take them away. Appetizer plates and the free crispy noodle paper dishes had to be stacked because no one was coming back to take them away. Also, they only offer bottled water no tap, and will charge you for it. This is not advertised or explained, even when wait staff takes your drink order. There is a cork fee of $10 per bottle, but this can be waived if you buy drinks from them. Our waiter was friendly but inattentive. 30 minutes to get water, glasses, or even an ice bucket for the wine is unacceptable. Sushi was good, but for this level of ambiance we were expecting more. Seems the other food options on the menu may be your best bet. Also, one bathroom for the entire restaurant and it was very poorly lit. Large 3 wick candle burning in there seems careless to leave unattended. There were no paper towels when I went. I will say, it was a nice birthday treat they did with ice cream and lava cake! This place, in my opinion, operates like the quality of service and food is much higher, but actually is subpar.

    Winter Roll (spicy tuna, crunch, jalapeño, topped with salmon & yellowtail)
    Lailah J.

    Wayne, NJ - the dishes here are very "greatest hits" of standard Americanized Chinese and Japanese food, with some random Thai thrown in - nothing innovative or authentic - but I really like eating here and have enjoyed most of the entrees I've ordered, which are better than similar fare at restaurants that offer this type of cuisine. To my surprise, the pad Thai is superb! Better than I've had in many Thai restaurants. The noodles have perfect texture, are slightly smoky and not overly sweet. I enjoyed both the beef and chicken versions. The tom kha gai soup is also great. However, the Thai basil chicken, which I asked for "extra spicy," was not basil-y, spicy or Thai flavored - but as long as you're not wedded to authenticity (as I mentioned, the food is tweaked to American palates), it still tastes pretty good. I don't normally order sushi at mixed-Asian cuisine restaurants as they could be hit or miss, but tried a couple of special rolls my friend ordered and they tasted very fresh. The setting in an awesome feature here - the lakefront location with an outdoor deck that's open in warm weather and has a tabletop fire pit. The staff are friendly and service is great, and they're sweet to children. They've thrown in freebies with our orders like complimentary dumplings, sake shots, and ring pops for our kids! The owners are very nice and have a good sense of humor. FYI that they don't offer tap water, only bottle. And it's BYOB. There is a 3% credit card charge, which I see more and more across NJ and everywhere else, especially at family businesses like this one.

    Tuna Tartar
    Claudia S.

    It's been awhile since we've been here. They now have a liquor license with a nice outdoor bar and the patio was redone. Very nice view of Pompton Lakes. The owner Jeff is really nice ! It was my husband's birthday and he got a complimentary shot and after our dinner they came out with ice cream with a candle and sang Happy Birthday . That was such a nice surprise!! The sushi is amazing! We loved the tuna tartare. They had a big selection of rolls, Chinese food and Thai food!! Service was quick! Wishing Jeff all the best!! See you again soon!!

    Casey S.

    Food: We tried the All Good roll, Sean Sean roll, Dancing Tuna roll, and the Mini That spring rolls -- all had a great mix of flavors and were really enjoyable. Each roll offered something unique, and the combinations worked well together. However, the gyoza and smoked salmon sushi were underwhelming and not quite up to the same standard. Service: Service was decent overall, but a bit slow at times, even when the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. Staff was polite, just not especially attentive or quick. Aesthetic: The interior is beautifully done, with a clean and modern look. There's also a cool outdoor patio that overlooks Pompton Lake, adding a relaxing touch to the dining experience.

    Nicole S.

    I just love this place! The food is exceptional and the staff is great. They even have a bar inside now and the drinks are delicious! Love the ambiance inside and out! The sushi is so fresh and the Chinese dishes never disappoint. They also have the best fried rice in Jersey in my opinion!! The beef, duck, dumplings, rolls, scallops, eggplant. Can't say enough! Highly recommend!!

    Fried noodles and plum sauce
    Julie P.

    Located in the heart of Wayne, a beautiful ambiance overlooking the lake! Its BYOB and a good date night spot or group setting for sushi, thai or chinese cuisine. Drinks are made strong and service is quick.

    Weiting H.

    Came here for dinner with friends on Friday night and they were so busy! They have a mix of Chinese and Japanese food so you have plenty of options. We got sushi and fried rice and both were delicious

    Salt pepper shrimp
    Jessica C.

    Went to Double Ai over the weekend with family and friends and we tried a wide variety of food items - sushi, Thai noodles, soup dumplings, sushi, Cantonese style stir fried lobster. Like how could they all be good? But surprisingly all of us thought each dish was delicious and besides the shrimp dumpling not being our favorite, everything else was REALLY TASTY. Also, loved their updated patio and outdoor bar. Super nice touch, especially as this spot is right by the water.

    Happy Holiday Roll King Kong
    Nicole M.

    I've been following Double Ai on Instagram for a while now and finally got to go last night! I didn't make a reservation so had to wait for outdoor seating but the wait was short and you can hang on the couches near the fire pit. We got the steamed pork dumplings and kani salad (SO good) to start. We shared the King Kong and Happy Holiday rolls. The King Kong roll was excellent. Heads up this place is byob. They charge you for water. Idk why some places do that but I get that bottles are more costly than tap. I'd be perfectly fine drinking tap if it were an option.

    View from deck
    Mary R.

    Perfect evening on Double Ai deck! Beautiful soft jazz playing as we watch the sun set. Superb service, excellent food and the best vibe for miles! For vegetarians, you can request tofu as a protein substitute for most dishes. I love the veggie moo shu but am trying Thai Basil w/ tofu tonight. My husband loves sushi & sashimi and loves it here too!

    Orange Chicken

    Beautiful to eat outside. They serve liquor and now charge $10.00 corking fee. Also no tap water so $2.00 for a bottle. Not complaining just saying! Salad was very fresh. Food was excellent as always. Orange chicken, chicken lo mein.

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    11 months ago

    Double Ai has delicious food, a beautiful view, and friendly service. Eat in or take out... either way, you'll love it!

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    This place has a really nice view of the water! The sushi quality was not my favorite but definitely an affordable price for lunch.

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    It a great reataurant!! lovely ambiance, grest service and tasteful food. It has a lake view too!!

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    Delicious and one of the best views in town! Sushi was fresh and definitely have to support this mom and son establishment!

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    The service is always good and the wait times are reasonable. I have never had a bad meal here.

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    Ask the Community - Double Ai

    Is this location BYOB?

    Yes !

    Do we need reservations?

    You don't need them but depending on when you're going ie. Friday night at 7pm you may want them. But we have never had a problem getting a seat

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