We went for a family lunch on Saturday noon. I was so happy to see they had a parking lot in the…read moreback side of the restaurant, a rare feature for Fort Lee restaurants. The restaurant had a nice interior, fancy bar, lots of arts and Cuban vibes all around. They had booth seating by the window that had good view of Hudson Terrace and I-9. We started our lunch with appetizer sampler that came with empanadas, croquettes, bao bans and potstickers. I liked both the empanadas (beef and chicken), the chicken potstickers were also good. Ham croquettes and the bao buns with shredded beef were average. For entree I ordered the Rabo Encendido (braised oxtail stew). It came with three pieces of bone with plenty of meat on them, on side of rice and beans. I loved the taste of the oxtail and the stew, was flavorful and meat was tender. I also got to try the seafood paella which lacked flavor, rice was so bland. The chicken & waffle's waffle was good but the fried chicken pieces were so basic. I got the mango mojito (non-achohol) that was so tasty, I ordered two of them. Our server was super nice, did an excellent job throughout the lunch. All staff members were friendly. Food came out in short intervals.

We have passed by Kuba thousands of times finally got a chance to check it out today. Honestly I…read moreexpected more from the food. Nice decor and welcoming vibes in the bar and dining areas. It has 2 levels. The staff were all nice and attentive. Unfortunately, the seafood paella was under seasoned. Very blend. Did not give me the saffron taste at all. Portion of seafood was generous. But again, blend. Chicken and waffle was dry. At least the chicken was seasoned on this one. Appetizer sampler was not bad. Get to try beef/chicken empanadas, chicken baos, pork croquettes, friend chicken dumplings. Ox tail was also blend to me. Overall the food was underwhelming but the service and atmosphere were nice.

Lemme tell you the portions here are HUGE! I've been eating the brisket kimchi fried rice for 4…read moremeals and still have one portion left. flavor wise the kimchi fried rice was absolutely killer. Super umami with an intense kimchi flavor, the rice itself was a sticker rice as well and thoroughly flavored. The added brisket was rich and extremely tender, i tend not to be a brisket fan but this was a hit! Despite being on the pricey side the huge portion of food makes it reasonable. One note is I got the fresh mango fruit tea and I was not a fan, it was super sour and didn't really taste like tea whatsoever, more like a sour lemonade. Service was super quick, food came out in about 8 minutes piping hot. The inside is rather small but a few dining tables, i'd say it seems more like a takeout place with the front counter set up. But was still a solid dine in experience.

We came here for lunch on Christmas day. We were so glad they were open. We were the only party…read moredining in, but we saw several take out orders being carried out. They have a small dining space with 4 tables. It's relatively clean and modern. The menu is posted on the wall and they have self ordering kiosk. We ordered a bunch of items from the menu, starting with popcorn chicken and spring rolls. Both were really good. For entree I had the Bulgogi Gogi (GG1). I was a delicious bowl filled with flavorful bulgogi ribeye beef mixed with lettuce. The beef phuh (pho) was excellent too. The server at the store was friendly. She explained a lot of the menu items to us and patiently punched in all of our items. The dishes came out in short time too. Overall I really liked the food but wish the dining space was better conditioned (wobbly table, old tile on floor, speaker right next to table blasting music)

Food, service ambiance for me always very good my husband and l eat here many times and we even…read morecelebrate the New Year's Eve last year with our friends (14pax) We love the quality of food always well prepared fresh and taste good, the staff are friendly, the price of the food is reasonable. I highly recommend

Great spot in Fort Lee for high quality Japanese food in a nice yet casual setting. I especially…read morelove the lunch Gozen options. I ordered the Unagi Don Gozen ($42)- it came with a whole tray of different delicious items, with the star of the show being a generous amount of unagi (eel) over rice. The eel was cooked very well and the rice was flavorful with a bit of sweetness. There was also a small bowl of udon noodles, some sashimi, a crispy tempura shrimp in a yummy creamy sauce, flavorful edamame, mashed potato with corn, and some pickled veggies - quite the diverse array, all of which was tasty. The restaurant itself has a rather simple yet elegant Japanese wooden design. The prices suggest it's a more high end place, but the vibe is actually rather casual. The staff are very attentive and the service speed is pretty quick. Overall, I would definitely give Moru 4.5 stars if I could. I think it's great for most types of occasions, and the only reasons it's not getting 5 stars is because I do think the prices are a tad higher than I would've hoped and I think they could've done a bit more in terms of designing the place to match the price point. That being said, I still highly recommend Moru, especially for a nice lunch.

I've been to the branch located in Westfield and the location here is smaller and is less busy. I…read moregot the whole place to myself for a weekend lunch. What's unique about Akai is that it's a joint Japanese and Mexican restaurant (not the case at the Westfield location). You can sit on either side and order from either menu. The Japanese side tends to be more quiet. I enjoyed the food here. I primarily had Japanese foodThe rock shrimp tempura as an appetizer continues to be a favorite. Chilean sea bass entree was well cooked. Fish was fresh and what I would expect per the price point. Fish tacos were the only thing ordered from the other menu. I would've liked it more had they spread the sauce evenly, maybe layered it on the fish as well and not just the top because the bite distribution is uneven. Service could have been a tad more friendlier. It's just not warm and inviting as it could have been.

Akai was my go to sushi place when I worked in Englewood. That was a few years ago. I was never a…read moreBlue Moon fan. I to tickets with my family to go to a show at the Bergen PAC and I thought we'd go to Akai (I miss Bennies). I knew they had moved to a combined location with Mexican (formerly Blue Moon) and I was a bit skeptical. The combination worked out great. We sat on the Japanese side. We mixed and matched between Japanese and Mexican menus and everyone was pretty happy. The Japanese side was more crowded than the Mexican side. There seem to be a bit of confusion with the wait staff (we had two waiters that seemed to serve us a bit repetitively), but they were friendly and I'd rather have too many check-ins than none.

Whether you're in the mood for Chinese, Thai, Japanese or a Grilled Cheese Sandwich- they have it!…read moreIt is a contemporary setting. The service is attentive and quick. We were in the mood for Thai, so we had Pad Thai (delish) and Pad See Ew... we started with a Salmon Avocado Sushi roll that melted in your mouth and Hot & Sour soup. This is a new location for this time tested restaurant and it's great! Only "downside" - limited parking.

Food is always freshly made well prepared and staff is friendly…read more Service very good and ambience is cozy and clean place

Freshly double-fried chicken. I loved how fresh the chicken and fries were. They came with a spicy…read moremayo and a ketcup. My sister got buffalo wings so she also got a side of ranch. Their dips were delicious as well! I am from the West Coast, so the chicken was different, but still good. The customer service was great as well. The owners were kind. I would love to come here to support small business which is what I do.

Where to start, I ordered the party box A and chicken teriyaki…read more Everything on the party box A was very good with the exception of the soy garlic chicken wings which felt too fried and lacking on the soy garlic flavor. French fries were very good along with the mini burgers, on the grilled shorts ribs were also as good but a little on the fatty side. Chicken teriyaki according to my wife tasted too sweet to her liking, I found it ok when I tried it. Will I try FoodLab again? Of course I will

BOKAGUÁ in the Bronx really did what needed to be done... Dominican x Asian fusion?? Yeah... they…read moresnapped. From date night to girl night this is definitely the perfect spot. The ambiance was nice and moody but still gave sexy. The music was good and service was even better... Oxtail samosas, lobster fried rice, cocktails, and a whole vibe I will definitely be back... did i mention I actually enjoyed each dish...them oxtail samosas so good.

This spot feels like it's quietly stepping into a much-needed role as a high-end date night option…read morein an area that leans heavily casual and family-friendly. The crispy octopus easily rivals anything I've had in Manhattan, super tender with just the right crisp. The cassava hash browns were so good I was almost annoyed by how simple they were. Paired with a rich, meaty sauce and a fresh fennel crunch, the whole dish was incredibly balanced. The wings were the most straightforward item on the menu (in the best way), lightly spiced, slightly sweet, and great for picky eaters. Someone needs to give the bartenders a raise. I ordered three drinks just to test consistency--every single one was balanced, spirit-forward, and not overly sweet. The presentation was different on each one and felt intentional without being gimmicky. I've seen some of the lower Yelp ratings and they mostly call out price, but this is very much a you get what you pay for situation. The quality of the food, the portion sizes (especially for this level of execution), and the overall intentionality behind the menu justify it in my opinion. Service was excellent. They squeezed me in last minute, and my waiter, Dionicio, handled my coconut allergy (not easy at a Dominican spot) with real care and ease. The space itself is worth mentioning - moody, mushroom/mossy interiors. Super cute, very well thought out, and definitely a place I'll be coming back to.

I love the idea of fusion, and Chef J's creative take on things was calling me... So, I ordered a…read moreLOT of food online last night, and it was ready SUPER fast and fresh. What they give you for the money is a great value as well. The Dragon BunZ were my favorite, but everything was REALLY good. The potstickers are NO JOKE (delicious), and the super tasty sauce on the hottest version of their DFC reminded me of Cluck-U. The Cubano (like a Cuban sandwich, only with a scallion pancake as the vessel) was a flavor explosion! Both types of empanadas were packed with ingredients and delectable as well. The only critique (to my taste) was that the fried rice wasn't as light and fluffy as I prefer... But the waffle fries that came with the chicken were on point!

Menu was misleading only 2 mussels in the bowl, waffle fries were soggy, Mexican street corn was…read morejust horrible as was the sancocho. (We my in garbage) Empanadas were good, spring roll burrito was delicious and Cuban sandwich though soggy had a good flavor. I will not be returning. Staff was very friendly