THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ DELICIOUSSSSS food and, more specifically, Katsu! ++++ Curry Katsu - Phenomenal and verrrry tasty potato curry, which I used to douse the white rice and katsu. Katsu was fried to perfection and extra crispy. Oh, and don't forget to use that Wang Sauce to dip your katsu as well. ++++ Gyu Don - Slices of beef were super tender and juicy and had plenty of sauce mixed in to flavor the white rice. ++++ Cream Pasta (with Pork Katsu and Shrimp) - Absolutely DELICIOUS. The cream pasta reminded me of a verrrry good Italian creamy pasta. With the katsu and shrimp, it was perfection. It gets a littttle bit pricey with the addition of the protein, but was well worth the extra $$$. + Menu is relatively simple with 9 set entrees, so shouldn't make your head spin. + Food prices are pretty much on par with the other vendors in the food hall. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came by on a February Saturday evening at around 5:50 PM and business was pretty consistent for them. Since it's part of the H Mart Food Hall, seating was easily available right outside of the vendor.

I stopped by a food stand called call Kasume Donkasu to grab something for dinner…read more I ordered a new dish pasta chicken dish with spicy topping. The plate looked very attractive and well presented. It came with fried chicken cut into pieces, ramen noodles, shrimp, and a spicy touch that added a lot of flavor. The dish also comes with a sauce that you can either pour over the plate or use as a dip. I personally preferred dipping the fried chicken instead of pouring the sauce over everything, which kept the chicken crispy. The combination of fried chicken, noodles, shrimp, and the spicy flavor worked really well together. I really enjoyed it, and this has definitely become one of my favorite dish of this food stands inside the H-Mark market. The food court is shared with other food stamp. There's always a table that you could grab because people tend to eat and leave fast. And there is always a staff ready to clean the tables if they're dirty. There is no music, but it gets a little bit loud because of people chatting.

Cute AYCE spot in Little Ferry close to HMart!!…read more Bring your appetite as the rolls keep coming and they are delicious. Perfect with cold Sapporo on ice! The fried rice, bulgogi and seaweed salad complement the sushi and rolls. Service is awesome, Mark and crew took excellent care of us throughout. Highly recommend!!

PROS: The food was good, prices were amazing, the selection was plentiful, and there's a good…read moreamount of parking. The place is clean on the inside and it's not cramped for its size. CONS: The waitress forgot a few orders and we had to remind her OVERALL: As long as you don't mind reminding the wait staff about your order I do recommend coming here. The food on its own is a good enough reason to try it out. Especially the "all you can eat" deal

I've been a regular customer here for quite some time, and this place never disappoints. This time,…read moreI ordered the Special Combo Deluxe, and both the sushi and sashimi were incredibly fresh and generously thick-cut, which made every bite enjoyable. Since I'm a regular, the owner often surprises me by creating a special roll based on what he thinks I'll enjoy, and it always turns out delicious. The quality of the fish is consistently excellent, and the attention to detail really sets this place apart. Whenever I have friends over or host a party, this is my go-to spot for sushi orders. Everyone always compliments the food and asks where it's from. If you're looking for fresh, high-quality sushi and outstanding service, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Waited an hour for food to come out but only half the order came. Never got any water to drink,…read moreto-go orders backed up to the point where they actually closed the store early and the online orders completely. Very unorganized. Not even sure why its popular as food was ok but not worth this much issues.

My friend selected Yakitori 39 for a Thursday night dinner. We've been to so many places that it…read moreslipped his mind that we had been there before. (I did that recently for a holiday dinner) To his credit it was probably 8-10 years since we had been there. I remembered it favorably and was looking forward to trying it again. Doesn't feel like it's aged particularly well. We were the only diners a bit after 6 on a Thursday. Waitress was pleasant. We started with 5 skewers. Various parts of the chicken, mostly pretty bland. Nothing was bad but nothing was noteworthy. Tried another round of 5 skewers, the one with the plum filling was a bit more enjoyable. In Yakitori 39's defense, we probably did it wrong. It's probably fun with a bunch of sake but I don't drink alcohol. The ingredients seem quality. Probably won't be rushing back.

The place is pretty tiny. Probably not the best for groups. I imagine it could get packed quickly…read more Overall I liked the vibe. Kind of cool seeing the chef tending to the grill. My dining partner and I were seated rather quickly. Our server took our drink orders and came back promptly so we could order our food. The menu is pretty extensive but we ordered an assortment of skewers and a bowl of ramen to share. The skewers came out little by little; about 3 skewers per plate. They didn't come all at once so I assume they bring them out as they finish getting grilled. The chicken heart was some of the best I've ever had. I'm not sure if it's the way it was sliced, the seasoning, or just everything about it but I wish we ordered more. The tail skewer was another standout. It had so much crunch that it was almost like it was fried. The flavors were rich and varied. Each skewer cost upwards of $4 so that's a bummer. Unfortunately the ramen wasn't so great. Not terrible, but not great either. Especially not great for $19. Not my first choice for ramen. Is it the most bang for your buck? Certainly not. But I did enjoy my meal and in the end, that's what matters.

I was craving Korean food the other week and my girlfriend suggested Bunsik Nara. I had never been…read moreso of course I was down to go. We went around 5:30PM so a pretty early dinner and there weren't too many other people eating. It did start to get busy when we were leaving though. The service was fairly quick and the place itself is clean and bright. I got the Chicken Mayo Dupbab, basically chicken katsu over rice. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and delicious. It all paired perfectly with the white rice it was served over. My girlfriend got the ribs with eggs and kimchi fried rice. That was really good too. The kimchi rice wasn't overwhelmingly kimchi-flavored and the ribs were super tender. We also split some cold buckwheat noodles. Those were pretty average to me, but I still enjoyed them. My only gripe is that Bunsik Nara is a little pricey.

If you're looking for affordable Korean comfort food with an upbeat vibe, this is the spot. The…read moreinside is spacious and has lots of seating. For neurodivergent folks, it is on brighter side with LED lighting and TVs along one of the walls (just a heads up!) I loved the kimchi and the salad panchan, I couldn't help but order more! Great palate cleansers. The gimbap was generous with their filling. The odeng was very warming to the soul and had a good amount of fishballs. The boneless chicken was also a good portion size and super tasty. The chicken was juicy and the scallions were fresh. The above order was more than enough for 4 people; no take home portions, but we definitely were hungry. If I could order something else to try the next time I go, I would family style their tteokbokki or their carbonara spaghetti since I was eyeing on them the entire time!

Back at Sushi by Sea, one of my absolute FAVORITE places for sushi -- and once again, it did not…read moredisappoint. This little hidden gem is truly an experience. Secret, intimate, incredibly hard to get into... and worth it EVERY single time. The sushi is fresh, creative and absolutely delicious. Bite after bite, I'm sitting there thinking, how is the next one even better?! I've been here before, I'll be back again, and I'm still not giving away all the secrets. Some places you try once. This is one I keep coming back to.

heard such good things about this place that i HAD to go…read moreluckily i had no issues getting reservations (they do have a strict cancellation policy where you have to cancel 72 hours before or have to pay a cancellation fee -which is just as much as if you went); unfortunately one of my friends was not able to make it due to a death in the family and the staff were very accommodating (if you have an odd amount of people, you have to pay another fee; but they were understanding and waived the fee - fortunately, we found another person to join us and we were a group of 4). the day before they give out the address ; luckily there is plenty of parking in front and on the side of the building the service by the staff has to be one of the top tier service i have ever received - their attention to detail and quality is A1; felt like I had a personal waiter. the atmosphere is very cozy & intimate ; it is BYOB but they do provided sea water if you wish it was 16 courses for $200 (they do not skimp out ; one of the biggest nigiris i've had in an omakase) - we started off with lobster miso soup , king crab fried rice, and had 12 pieces of sushi then ended with udon soup and chocolate from Peko's which had to be the BEST chocolate i've ever had (and i don't like chocolate). my favorite piece had to be the snapper the wagyu was the most disappointing not going to lie my friends thought the uni was mid but i personally liked the sweetness of it; same with the miso cod (cooked fish) if you pay in cash there is a discount (you do save a good amount; otherwise you do get charged 3% extra if you pay in card) overall, $200 is steep but honestly this was a good experience! out of the 16 courses , 12 were DELICIOUS while the other 4 were just ok... (miso soup, fried rice, wagyu & udon soup). i do recommend it to others but don't see myself personally coming back

Excellent this is such good comfort food if you like the style of Japanese food, I grew up with…read morechicken & pork Katsu and curry and rice. This really hits the spot. The pork Katsu dinner plate comes with soup, rice, a nice cabbage salad with delicious dressing and I add a side order of curry and it's the perfect meal that actually can feed me two meals. I've only ordered to go, but I imagine it's a nice place to be at Service is definitely good and it's always fast.

Very affordable and great value & taste, all in one! By now you may have heard that the pork is not…read moreonly thick cut but tender & juicy. Can confirm! Nothing's worse than a thin chewy katsu and it's the complete opposite here. Not to mention so many pieces over my rice bowl! Cozy seating and the person who helped us may have been the owner / the only person working but the food still came out relatively quick, and on cute wooden trays. Overall a really nice surprise and would love to swing by again for sure!

Can't go wrong with ramen & curry. Love how they have both for people who just cant decide between…read morethe two. The ramen broth was so flavorful but the ramen was just ok. Nothing really stood out to me as far as flavor or noodle texture. The curry was almost all just sauce over rice so I would pass on this dish next time. Loved the fried chicken though. Crunchy non the outside and super juicy on the inside. The dipping sauce had a slight kick to it but was manageable. The gyoza was average as well. Overall, a pleasant experience. The inside is spacious and clean. Staff are friendly and service was fast.

Ramen was once nothing more than Japanese street food. The scene in the Garden State has come a…read morelong way, where one doesn't have to go across the Hudson for fantastic ramen. What started as a handful of niche noodle shops is now a full-on culinary movement. All across Jersey, ramen chefs are crafting rich broths, house-made noodles, and inventive toppings that delight the senses. Located on State Street in Hackensack, I frequent this establishment numerous times during the year. Ramen Azuma pours out their soul in preparing perfectly the classic Japanese cuisine. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the staff and got an empty table by the window inside their cozy and inviting vibe. Their menu features a wide selection of ramen, curry, and appetizers. I decided on their newest edition--Wonton Ramen and 3 pieces of Fried Chicken. The savory ramen soup was filled with shrimp wontons. Even though they were very thin wonton wrappers with a smaller amount of filling, they tasted consistent with other shrimp wontons from past restaurants, accompanied by Menma Bamboo, Scallions, and Egg. The Fried Chicken was well seasoned. The food overall remained authentic and incredibly flavorful and on point. The portion was very generous. Friendly service, and the price was reasonable. Make sure one comes on an empty stomach.

Service and selection was excellent Lots of items at buffet…read more Wait staff fills water consistently Food is fresh and delicious Kimchi is to die for This is best Shabu place I have ever been to

The place is always packed and you might have to wait if no reservation was made…read more The food is good, they have a wide selection of different vegetables for you Hot Pot, meats. They have really good appetizers, the tempura appetizers were really my personal favorite. They have staff is on point and fast with your orders. They place is adequate for kids as well with a variety of sweet treats and ice cream. Definitely recommended for big groups, celebrations and family gatherings.

just found my new go-to Korean BYOB spot in New Jersey To Sok Chon is a local Korean hidden gem…read morewith Affordable prices, generous portions, and authentic Korean flavors. If you're craving comforting Korean food, this spot is worth checking out. Jeyuk Bokkeum | Korean Spicy Pork is a MUST ORDER. Tender slices of pork stir-fried in a bold, spicy-sweet Korean sauce is Grilled Mackerel Crispy and beautifully charred on the outside, while the inside stays tender, juicy, and full of savory flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon makes it even brighter and more refreshing. Definitely a must-order at To Sok Chon A comforting classic Korean soups are warm, satisfying, and a must-try at To Sok Chon.

Looking for some good traditional gamja tang? Not sure what that is? Well it's a traditional korean…read moredish also known as Pork Bone Soup. They have other options if you don't want soup like Jokbol, pig trotter. I know for most people that's not their cup of tea but a good hearty soup? That's for everyone. TLDR: Definitely go visit if you want some spicy flavorful soup alongside some really tender meat! It's delicious. Food: There is so much flavor packed into the Pork Bone Broth Soup that we were shocked when we tasted it! I couldn't stop drinking it. They give you rice on the side to eat with the soup. It's actually quite a large serving for a decent price. I do think the side dishes could be better, there are only two varieties they serve: Kimchi, Kimchi Horseradish, and Beansprouts. None of them stuck out. The Jokbal is delicious if you like pig trotter. Would not recommend for most eaters unless you want something new. Service: Nothing too crazy about the service. They came back for refills which is great. They were very nice and since it was busy they had to keep moving around. Nothing outstanding but solid work. I do feel with some Korean establishments there is a language barrier but they understand english well enough for foreigners to go. Environment: Newly renovated building gives it a sleek, modern look. It's very nice, seats are fine. Only issue is they had flies here and there that will go after the food. So please be prepared to be on the lookout. It's the primary reason we docked a point. The line was out the door so maybe they came from outside? They definitely need a better system for that though if it's a consistent problem.