My go to cafe~…read more Amazing matcha latte (creamy and flavorful!) with a small, but high quality selection of food! Everything here is worth a try~

Great bingsoo! There's a fair amount of competition for cafes in the area, but my local friends…read morementioned that this one is one of their faves. The bingsoo options are all great - they come out large and fluffy with generous fillings. My favorite is the black sesame bingsoo, which has a delicious milk ice base topped with a nutty black sesame drizzle. Refreshingly cool and not too sweet. The medium size is great to share between ~3 people. I also tried the coffee and it was decent. Nice little cafe overall!

Finally checked out Cheongsu NJ! Small space, but the vibe is so on point--very Korean café…read moreaesthetic and super photogenic The hot matcha latte had the cutest latte art--clearly made with care Tried the traditional Korean tea dessert set--beautiful presentation (10/10 for photos), but some flavors (ginger, savory sesame, cinnamon) were a bit hard for me to get used to. My Korean friend said it's very authentic though! Soufflé pancakes took ~15 mins but came out soft and fluffy The fromage (matcha + chestnut) looked stunning, with a unique honeycomb-like topping Overall, a great spot to chill, catch up, and take cute pics. Sad the shaved ice machine was down--next time!

Food 5/10 Atmosphere 7/10…read moreService 3/10 Tips: gets very busy on the weekends, but there is an upstairs seating area. I would say Service is pretty nonexistent as you order on the counter and you see yourself with no waitressing. The cashier lady was also pretty rude and not accomodating to my request (make my drinks less sweet) so they lose a store for that. Atmosphere is cute and vibes are great, definitely has modern and traditional Korean vibes. However, I would not say that this is like a traditional tea house? Having been to A LOT of tea houses in Korea, their menu and concept is definitely far from what a traditional teahouse is like. For instance, a traditional teahouse would have assorted rice, cakes and traditional, Korean desserts, however, I feel like this place used modern French pastries, and put a Korean twist on them, which I would say is not very Korean in reality. Baked goods were OK. It tasted stale. Losing a star for that as well.

Great spot that gives "cozy home vibes." Not only is there plenty of dessert options (try their red…read morevelvet cake which is AMAZING) but also plenty of seating space. As a matcha fanatic my go to is their iced matcha drinks with honey and almond milk. The prices are fair (about $8 for a large matcha). There's also a parking lot where you can park your car and a back door to enter from which is a plus. The staff are very friendly as well. Overall great place :)

The couple behind the counter (the owners?) were so kind and helpful. The ambiance is lovely. There…read moreare games to play and books to read to entertain you while you wait for your food. We had the ramen (spicy! Mmmm), dumpling- pork & vegetable (delicious!), a croffle- egg, cheese, avocado, greens (Amazing!), Mochi (yummy!), Taiyaki (Awesome!), Brown sugar Boba () and macarons (fantastic!). It's versatile enough to eat a meal or just got for dessert. We can't wait to go back!

After having a meal next door, we stopped over Miel for dessert. Our group of 8 ordered two large…read moreBingsoo ($20) in strawberry and mango cheese flavor. The mango cheese should actually be mango cheesecake as there's small chunks of cheesecake in it. The fruits were ripe and refreshing paired over the pillowy shaved ice. We did wish that there was more flavor inbetween the layers as it's all just ice underneath. You can add more condensed milk to your shaved ice though. Great for groups and having a refreshing post-meal dessert here. There's lots of seating here too.

It was one of the hottest days a few weeks ago. They had the AC on, but we were suffering. They…read moreneed to install a ceiling fan or two to circulate the air. We ordered INJEOLMI BINGSU. To our disappointment, it wasn't real injoelmi, but rather factory-made pieces. I wish they would change that.

Nice place! Plenty of open tables on a Thursday evening. And the wait staff was friendly and…read moreattentive. There is a bar area where you can sit and watch them make the ramen. I got the yubu unagi and my friend got the yubu ikura. Both were really good, the rice used was very flavorful. It was a great appetizer. My friend loves fish roe and she said hers was very good. They are known for dipping ramen, but I didn't get that. I got the tonkotsu broth Ajitama because I didn't want that much meat and I wanted to make sure I got an egg. The broth was delicious, not too salty but very rich and umami in flavor. I love the addition of wood ear mushroom and the noodles had a great chewy texture. They have some claw machines in the front, it's $5 minimum spend which gets you 5 coins, each machine is one coin and there is one machine that gives you two tries for one coin. I ended up getting a prize! Not the one I wanted but was happy.

Returned after a long hiatus (and my last review), eager for some Tsukemen--aka the fine art of…read moredipping noodles. We ordered the Chashu & Spicy and a kid's meal to cover all bases. Sadly, the noodles were so overcooked they staged a rebellion, stubbornly sticking together into one dense, doughy ball before we could even dip them properly. The Chashu didn't fare much better--it was about 60% fat to 40% meat, which isn't a "premium cut" so much as a "choose-to-skip" cut. Worst of all was the kid's bowl: my daughter rejected it after a single salty sip (and kids are basically sodium vacuums). Overall, the quality has plummeted since our last visit. Guess some reunions just aren't meant to be.

Stopped in for mango bingsu and left with mixed feelings. The shaved ice itself came out on the…read moreicier side -- I prefer that ultra-fine, almost snow-like texture, but this had more of a crunch to it than I'd like. The condensed milk drizzle was generous, maybe a touch too generous, as it dominated the flavor and made things sweeter than the fresh mango deserved to be. That mango ice cream scoop on top is the standout of the whole dish -- creamy and well-balanced. On the plus side, the space itself is a win: plenty of seating throughout. Good spot to grab a table and relax with friends.

The coffee was great and the vibes were immaculate. A very cozy and comfy place to grab a great…read moresandwich. Highly recommend the spicy chicken sandwich.

I came to the US for the World Cup, decided to stay longer in NYNJ for the food scene... and I'm…read moreeven more glad I did after having discovered Cafe Oak Having spent 3 months in South Korea, I was curious to try them out I mean, in Palisades Park there are plenty of options for Korean food & drinks indeed, but what caught my attention with this one was the variety Savory food: kimbap (burdock, bulgogi, pork, bacon kimchi, tuna, shrimp tempura, etc - some being spicy, some not), rice ball (spam, tuna mayo, shrimp tempura), fish cake odeng, udon (with shrimp tempura or beef), toast (street and morning ones), tteokbokki, sandwiches, crackers... Sweet food: bingsu (shaved ice), waffles, bubble waffles, pastries, crispy banana chips... Drinks: all sorts of coffee including their signature coffee seasalt (hot or iced), tea, bubble tea (hot or iced), matcha latte, ade, lemonade... I personally first had: - Tuna mayo kimbap - Strawberry matcha latte (made with with real fruit) - Taro shaved ice (with icecream & red beans too) I loved it so much that I came back the following day, for my last day in the neighborhood, this time having: - Tempura shrimp udon (served with kimchi) - Mango ade (made with real fruit) - Strawberry and banana waffle (served with whipped cream and ice cream) - Taro bubble tea (that I chose to have hot) And I have to say it was all SO delicious! Worth noting, better come early to have the maximum choice if kimbap as they are freshly made in the morning and can sell out fast ; and for cooked food available upon request, kitchen closes at 1PM so make sure to arrive before A few extra things to mention: For convenience they have a bathroom as well, and Wi-Fi There are claw machines for fun Korean music is played, making one feel even more in Korea The last but not the least, staff is super efficient / professional My favorite coffee shop in Palisades Park, no doubt Highly recommend! Kamsahamnida

Craving coffee, bubble tea, waffles, kimbap, udon, street food, and even toy machines? Thankfully,…read morethis place has it all and more! Whether you're with kids, on a family outing, hanging out with friends, or just looking to recharge solo, this spot is perfect for any occasion. The food is great, made fresh right before your eyes, and the prices are very reasonable. For my part, I had my beloved hazelnut latte, while my husband went for a classic, straight coffee. The kid opted for cold brew and a matcha bingsoo. If you've never had bingsoo, you're in for a treat! The presentation alone is a work of art, featuring a fish-shaped serving of matcha-filled ice cream, topped with matcha ice cream, red beans, mochi, nuts, and light, fluffy ice shavings. One word: sublime! The staff is friendly and great at making recommendations. They also know how to brew a perfect cup of coffee: strong, just the way we like it. The space is well-maintained, and parking is metered, so keep that in mind.

Mavi's is easily in my top ten restaurants within the tri-state area. Each visit is memorable, the…read morefood is ALWAYS spot on, and the service is quick and cordial. I noticed that Mavi's has installed wall mounted televisions, which scroll menu items, specials, and upcoming events. This was my first time ordering from their brunch menu and it was outstanding. My Western Omelette (ham, onion, mushroom, pepper, egg, potato, arugula, almond slices) was an excellent choice. Every ingredient was fresh, the eggs were fluffy, and it was accompanied by a side salad and two large slices of multigrain bread. The other items were the artistically presented Avocado Salad (Avocado, tomato, onion crisp, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, arugula mixed salad, almond slices with balsamic glaze and sesame dressing) and the Toowoomba Shrimp Donkatsu (crispy, golden-fried cutlet smothered in a rich, creamy, and spicy Cajun Toowoomba sauce with shrimp, onions, and mushrooms, served alongside a half-portion of pasta). This dish is succulent, creamy, pleasantly spicy, and thoroughly enjoyed. I'll never dine at Mavi's without ordering a Kimchi Bulgogi Pizza (tomato sauce, mozzarella, onion, mushroom, bulgogi beef, kimchi, scallion, spicy mayo drizzle). Not only does every ingredient dance in your mouth, but the soft beet infused crust makes this one of the best pizzas I've happily savored.

This place is focusing more on pizza and pasta nowadays and I don't think they have their ice cream…read moremix-in creations anymore which is a bummer for me, but the food here is still always good when we come. I like the Snow White pizza. The brunch menu also looks nice but I wish there were more sweet options on it.