Absolutely loved it!! The first time I visited, I ordered the steak tacos, which were super…read moreflavorful. A tad greasy but I still enjoyed them. On my second visit, I tried the blackened shrimp and corn cakes, and that dish alone inspired me to finally leave a review. Every ingredient was so vibrant and delightful, with flavors that complimented each other beautifully. The sweet corn cakes combined with the heat of the shrimp and the creamy avocado were perfect. The various textures made each bite even better. My friend also loved the american waygu burger. The place was pretty packed around 4:30 pm on a Saturday, but service was still pretty quick. Our waitress was also super sweet and attentive. Definitely one of the best dinners I've had in the area. Amazing spot!!

Lovely neighborhood restaurant with an inventive menu and cool riffs on classics and specialty…read morecocktails and mocktails. My nephew who lives nearby treated us to an al fresco meal recently while visiting for a family event. My pulled pork smashed burger was everything you want in a packed meat sandwich, with an onion ring and tangy sauce on the brioche bun. The sweet potato fries and a refreshing mocktail to drink made for a perfect meal. Sweetie ate a pasta bolognese (I think) which looked and ate good, and drowned it with a nice glass of red wine. It was packed on the Friday night we visited, with folks lined up for seating, or to hang at the bar and enjoy the bar scene. No reservations. Our late dinner worked fine as the mostly millennial and Gen-Z crowd started thinning shortly after we arrived. Millburn has always been a draw for neighboring townsfolk in search of a meal out. I remember this foodie town from 25 years ago, when its pizza, kosher and diner offerings were top notch. It seems to have upgraded its food scene several notches since my last visit so many years ago. Pure nostalgia for me which made for a very flavorful evening. TOP TIP: Street parking in this part of town is a hassle and the local cops keep a sharp eye for illegally parked cars and inebriated drivers. So park further away from the center of town where you are more likely to snag a legal spot on a busy night.

We hosted a Wedding Welcome Dinner at Moonshine Modern Supper Club to kick off our son's wedding…read moreweekend, bringing together family and friends from near and far. From our very first conversation, Vic was easy to work with, offered helpful advice, and made the entire planning process simple and stress-free. Communication was clear, decisions were easy, and we felt completely supported throughout. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The appetizers were delicious and beautifully presented, dinner was excellent, and the desserts were fantastic -- and the warm chocolate chip cookies are a MUST. Our guests are still talking about them! The staff was friendly, professional, and personable all evening. Service felt attentive without ever being intrusive, and everything ran smoothly. The décor and atmosphere are upscale, modern, and fun, with a youthful energy that made the night feel festive and special. We are so grateful for such a wonderful experience and would absolutely recommend Moonshine for any celebration.

One single drink , that is all we had at this place . We arrived around 3pm on a Saturday…read moreafternoon , to my surprise the place was completely empty and I was wondering why since it was a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon . I soon realized why . Sat at the bar and the bartender hands us the drink menu , no greetings , no good afternoon . The kind of thing you would expect from a bartender since they would want to keep you at the bar . We each grabbed a drink and that was it . They must train their staff to be more welcoming and pleasant . We left after one drink because the vibe was just dead . Do not recommend .

A solid dive! This spot has a good selection of beers on tap, solid shots, and cocktails. They also…read morehave reliable and satisfying bar food like bar pies, burgers, soups, and salads. Their calamari comes with tentacles which is always a plus. The inside's modern casual and a comfy place to meet up with friends, family, or anyone else. Tons of TV screens make it a nice space to hang out for a while. Pickett's so good, you'll always pick it! NOTES/TIPS: **Small lot, but easy street parking with high turnover **Friendly service. Wheelchair-accessible

Pickett's is a great addition to the Maplewood bar and restaurant scene. They're one of my go-tos…read morewhether I just want a drink and a snack or a full meal. It feels more like a gastropub than a bar or homey pub. It's a very welcoming spot, just a little more sophisticated than the local town pub. The bartender is amazing. From memory, there's a white sangria and limoncello-based drink that I really love, and a smoky spicy margarita or tequila type one too that I like too. The bang-bang shrimp are my favorite app and I can make a meal of them if I'm only mildly hungry (I use the lettuce as kind of a wrap). I really like the chicken diablo sandwich. The burgers are really good too if I'm feeling heartier. The mushroom and swiss with caramelized onions is my favorite bc if I'm gonna do a burger I wanna get my hands a little dirty (see photo before I demolish the presentation). Pickett's is always in my rotation whatever the occasion. It's also the type of place you could grab a bite or a drink at the bar alone, no problem. There's even a little corner of the bar that's kind of hidden from the entryway and dining room if you're feeling shy about lone wolfing it or you want a more private place to cry into your beer. Been there done that and no one will even bat an eye.

Sorry guys I ordered takeout and didn't take pics!…read more Ordered the shrimp summer rolls and brisket pho and both were absolutely delicious! The shrimp wasn't overdone as it can be sometimes in a roll and the pho had depth of flavor without being salty. I would most definitely order again when I'm in the area.

there were several different doors to enter which was confusing, but we made it inside the interior…read moreis small but clean. it was pretty loud inside as they were clattering plates and moving the chairs around, which was a bit of a nuisance at times when i was trying to make conversation. many of the guests also were having very loud conversations, and given that it was such a small restaurant, they carried over. the service was decent we got the shrimp summer rolls, and two orders of beef pho. the combo beef pho description was misleading because i assumed it came with all the listed types of beef but it did not, the server had me choose two beef options. the pho was good- it had a nice clear broth and they were fairly generous with the protein. i was satisfied with the meal overall.

I guess I give this place overall a 3.5, instead of just a 3. This place caught my eyes as an asian…read morerestaurant in the area and relatively good ratings, but felt that everything was pretty average. I went with a group of 3 and all ordered ramen and the karaage appetizer, but the karaage was just slightly crispy and barely had any flavor, the sauce really saved that dish but definitely would pass on that dish. All 3 ramens were average. The pork cha shu was tender though which was the highlight, but overall broth was pretty standard. Particularly my miso ramen didn't have that much flavor. Service and staff was a bit slow, but food came out pretty fast. Overall not bad, but will probably give this place another go sometime and try some of the other dishes.

Pass by this little ramen shop many times and decided to give it a try today. They opened at 11:30…read moreso I was there right when they open.. the store is not huge, but with cute decoration on the wall with hand drawn picture of ramen and simple menu.. and with some Asian style decor on the other wall.. I ordered a black garlic ramen and a kids meal (katsu) for my son, they came pretty quickly and they look delicious!! My son's katsu is super hot and crunchy (he said he doesn't want to eat it prior the food come, and ate 1/2 of the chicken!!) that means did you great!!! Rice was a little hard to be honest and corn was ok.. I kinda put them in my ramen.. the black ramen was good.. lots of spinach and thick piece of pork (chasiu).. soup was thick but not too thick!! Noodle was cool perfectly.. only thing is I have to pay to get the egg, but it was cook perfectly!! My son agree since he ate the entire egg.. would definitely come back again.. I wonder if it would get super busy at lunch time since they don't have too many tables (10 maybe), they might be a line out the door.. but 11:30 was a great time!! And parking is just across the street!!

This place was great. We were in the area for an event, and found this place. I'm so glad I stopped…read morein. The wait was long; unfortunately we were there on a holiday. But, we grabbed a seat at the bar, when they opened up. I ordered a tea and burger. Eventually when it came out and remade, it did come out hot, fresh, and fully cooked. I do know they were having a busy night, but my food ended up being awesome! I would definitely stop back in if I was in the area. I recommend this spot, if you haven't been here. It's right at the train station. So you can see and hear the train fly through, when you're seating. The building is also very nice, with dark mood lighting; it's definitely a cool spot to stop at.

All the way from Cali, this place does not disappoint. Ambiance is amazing and right next to the…read moretrain station for a quick drink. The food has so much flavor and variety. I tried everything! The owner is so passionate about his food and the customer experience. You have to stop by for the sangria and shrimp.

My cousin recommended this restaurant, so I decided to give it a try. I am writing this review just…read more10 minutes after tasting the food: 6 pieces of chicken wings, potato salad, and green beans. I'm giving it two stars for the customer service. Unfortunately, the food was very subpar. I'm not sure what all the hype is about; the chicken even had feathers! Please wash your chicken completely--what a turn-off! As for the sides, the potato salad had an overwhelmingly strong mustard flavor. A little sugar could have balanced it out nicely. The green beans were good, but they really lacked flavor. Lastly, the cornbread was horrible--super dry and tasted like it had been sitting out for days. I couldn't finish dinner; that's how bad it was. I am so disappointed, especially since this was my first experience with this restaurant. ' My/our people' should know better than to serve this type of soul food.' Our forefathers and foremothers would be rolling over in their graves. Please, I urge you to taste the food you cook before serving it to customers. I won't be back anytime soon, if ever. Please do better; I know you can. You won't last long serving food like this.

I've actually been coming to Mama's on & off for years. Since they were at their original location…read more First time reviewing them, which I'm actually surprised. It's a local home cooking vibe, food is prepared fresh, so order ahead if you're in a rush. A small venue with its own small parking lot. Chill vibes, great smelling food. Staff is fast & efficient and the food is usually good. They are expensive, so be warned about that. They also do catering & you can find them at mobile events sometimes too. Give them a try if you're in the area. Today I had the Fried Chicken meal w/Yams and Mac & Cheese, and an Uptown to drink. Which for those who don't know, is Southern style Sweet Tea w/Lemonade. An 'Arnold Palmer' but way better. Fried chicken could be better seasoned. That's not a one time opinion, it's the same every time I get it. Grades: Fried Chicken: C Yams: A Mac & Cheese: A+ Uptown: A+

I was looking for ramen place in millburn and once across this place.. I arrived when they opened…read moreand I guess whoever was working was in the kitchen? Since it's my first time I was kind of confused as if they are open since the place was kind of dark. It always connected to the Japanese restaurant next door so I was not sure if I was in the right place. Anyway the lady walked out couple minute after and she let me sit wherever I want with my son, we ordered the classic tonkotsu ramen and pork chashu bao.. both are very tasty and they came out fairly quickly!! Would definitely come back again!!!

Terrible experience overall. We had long ticket times…read moredespite being the only customers in the restaurant during lunch. We ordered the duck bao buns, which were very bland, served without any sauce, and one even had a bone in it. We also ordered the pork belly ramen and seafood ramen, seafood ramen priced at $28 . Unfortunately, these were served in a way that felt unsanitary, with the waitress's thumb touching the plates and inside the bowls. It was very strange and honestly pretty gross. The seafood ramen included crab legs, but we were never offered a crab cracker, and the scallops were overcooked. The broth was decent, but nothing mind-blowing or worth the price. The seating was also uncomfortable. They use high armchairs that felt awkward and impractical. On top of everything, I couldn't get a receipt because they had run out of paper, and I later realized I was double charged for the meal. The one positive is that our waitress was very nice and polite, but unfortunately that wasn't enough to make up for the overall experience. We won't be coming back.

I was skeptical to come to this restaurant at first due to the low rating it had overall, but…read morebelieve it or not, I was absolutely surprised by the food quality here and the service. This is a nice quiet spot, nice atmosphere, great service from the waitress. I started off with the chicken dumplings, probably the lowest rating food I had. I'll give it about a three and a half, that's because it was a little too wet. The chicken was solely in the middle, so there's a lot of dumpling, not a lot of chicken, i did enjoy the peanut sauce. Then I had some sambal sauce, vegetables, chicken and white rice on the side. Now that was really, really good. Nice and spicy, a great mix of vegetables, very fresh, very filling, super surprised by that. This establishment honestly deserves to be a lot more crowded than it actually was. It was very empty in there, I was the only table in there. But overall, just great service. In addition to that, I was also able to spin a wheel for spending over 60 bucks and got myself a free drink the next time. Highly recommended, pop out if you're in the area. Great overall. .5

Thai House is AMAZING and such a hidden gem in NJ!! I'm a bit of a Thai Curry connoisseur and have…read moretried different curries from dozens and dozens of places and this has continued to be my #1 favorite over years. The vegetables are always fresh, the curries and food are consistently DELISH, the portions are the perfect size, and their brown rice is the best I've ever had -- not the typical flavorless brown long-grain rice, it's dark brown, hearty, and yummy. My favorite dish is their Thai red curry with tofu, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! My mom Sonia and our family are huge fans and always stop by when we're around. Kevin, the owner, is so friendly and always makes time to greet us and those who pick up food. We will forever and always be back. Highly recommend checking them out.

My favorite Chinese food restaurant. The food is always delivered fast, hot and as ordered.read more

It has been over a decade since my last review.. and I have come again many times since. The food…read morehas been consistently good, which means an update is in order. I've been coming here since this was named "Ling Ling," for 25+ years. The last time I came to get takeout, my family really enjoyed the chicken lo mein which they make with mushrooms (yum!). I always enjoy their chicken noodle soup as well.