I went into this blind. Did not check the menu before hand so I was not sure what to expect. The restaurant was very modern and had a sophisticated flare to it while still staying family friendly. I started with the lobster roll bao buns. Creamy lobster on top of nori inside of a light and fluffy bun. It was a fun twist on a classic bite. For the main I ordered the wagyu burger. I ordered it rare and it was not the right call. The burger was so thick that it didn't get a great sear on the outside and was falling apart. I did hear a waitress recommend medium well due to the size and I would definitely suggest that to anyone who tries it. It had a great flavor so I would still recommend you try it. I also ordered the notch fried rice bowl. Chinese sausage, pork belly, peas, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, broccoli, egg, bean sprouts, togarashi spice, and topped with a dippy egg. This dish was savory, Asian fusion cuisine mixed with something that felt like comfort food. If you go here, this is what I would recommend you try, but their whole menu looked incredible. This is a spot you need to add to your list of places to check out. read more

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More of a brunch type stop. We stopped on the weekend during lunch and not very crowded. Food was just ok. Most likely will not stop here again. They appeared to be under staffed and played weird music. read more

The food was excellent and the service was good she was very attentive and helpful with the menu. read more

Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Such an exciting restaurant with exceptional food and drink! Our server, Bevin, was absolutely stellar. She knew all of the dishes and adult beverages and successfully helped us navigate choices. The chefs created exceptional dishes of the highest quality with an amazing balance of flavors. My girlfriend and I shared their pork belly wontons and they tasted as if they had just been handcrafted just moments before they were served. The salmon dish at Notch is perfect, light, and beyond tender. The vegetables had also been beautifully prepared and I devoured all of it. My girlfriend loved her burger and fries, which she adored. Our drinks were fantastic as well. Notch also boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere for couples or families, and there is also a bar for those who want something even more casual. We cannot wait to return! read more

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We went to Notch tonight for dinner and we were very underwhelmed. It's been a while since we had been there so we didn't really know what to expect. We pulled in to the parking lot and it was pretty empty. When we went inside it was very empty. Our waitress came right over with the menus and asked if we wanted anything to drink. After she took our drink order we proceeded to figure out what to eat. We gave her our appetizer order and our main course selection. Our appetizer came out and was very good but we were surprised as to how small the portion was. When our main courses came out we were very surprised as to how small the portions were. The food was still very good but the price seemed to be a bit high for the portion size compared to what they used to be. We were also very surprised as to how empty it was tonight. read more

Faith our waitress was amazing and was a big part of our awesome experience Food was better than I predicted and until you experience you won't get it. Brisket anything is great read more

Food is great Drinks are Even better Madison , Faith , and Andrea are the go to bartenders definitely have one of them make you a Dealers choice drink ! read more

Went for my birthday- despite my many allergies and food concerns, they managed to not only meet but bypass any expectations I had for good healthy tasty food that did not leave me still hungry! Rave reviews for the tuna tartare made to prevent my shellfish allergy and tasty vegetable curry. Yummmy! Will be returning! read more

All I can say is Notch Brisket Chow Mein !!!! Amazing meal! Drinks were great also. Very nice inside. Great staff. Go get you some! read more

This food was insane! (Didn't love the dessert but everything else slamming!) To start we got the Notchos that were SOOO GOOD. crispy light wontons topped with melted cheese, fresh crabmeat, jalapeños & fresh garnishes. Highly recommend. Also for app we got the tuna tartare; it was okay not crazy flavored but didn't taste fishy so that was a plus. For dinner; got the salmon. Soooo good. It was over a bed of vegetables in a red curry sauce with a side of sticky rice. Highly recommend. For dessert; the salted caramel brownie with espresso whipped cream. Not a super fan of this particular dessert but the rest of the meal was banging. It was my 1st time there and definitely going back to try Bobby's Dip and some Boa Buns. read more

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Driving to Pittsburgh on a Sunday evening and was looking for a restaurant for dinner. Wanted one not too far off I 78. Yelp helped me pick notch modern kitchen. Clean n chic place. Friendly n Very welcoming staff. Plenty of parking. Had the pork Bao buns, ma go salad n chicken wings. They were all so yummy n generous portions. Wings were delicious n had 10 so we could share. For entrees we had the thai red curry bowl, wagyu truffle burgher n Hawaiian pad ramen. The Hawaiian pad thai was so good n a generous portion, very flavorful w pieces of sausage n pork. Had a nice crunchy topping. The thai red curry bowl was delicious too. And the burgher was ok. Stuffed ourselves that there was no room for desert. What a pity. Thank you for a great Sunday dinner. read more

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I knew I was set up for failure taking my picky eater there. Surprisingly they passed with flying colors. They accepted her special request and did it right the first time. I recommend the red curry. Bathroom was spotless and smelled great. Place was looked new and modern but not intimidating like some joints. Kinda dead for a Saturday night. Maybe they have a night crowd. Parking was interesting. Have to do a U-turn to get out because one side was one way. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the area, the drinks, food, and ambiance are absolutely amazing. I went for my birthday and have taking many friends here. Had to take a star off for the one time I decided to do a pick up order, the portion size for the calamari in particular was ridiculously small in comparison to what you get in the restaurant and still paid full price. So I guess I'll stick to eating in! read more

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Everything was delicious! We started with the buffalo chicken eggrolls. Three of the five of us got the smash burger with fries (salt and pepper and the salt and vinegar) my hubby got the twin lobster tails and I got the drunken noodles with salmon. Our server was great too. Pricy but worth it! read more

Came here with a friend on a Saturday night, as always we were impressed with the food and drinks. I will say that I prefer the old Bao Buns which were fluffier and not fried, but the new fried ones weren't bad. The ramen was incredible, I expected it to be more like a soup but it was actually the consistency of a creamy pasta dish. Was very good! The menu is a little pricey especially the $14 drinks but it's definitely a unique and different menu so I think it's justified. read more

Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar - Brisket Bao Buns - Asian Fusion Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Decided to try this place again for my birthday with a friend. The service was great and drinks were pretty good. However...Dare I say, the food has actually gotten even worse. I ordered the brisket bao buns, the brisket was brisket but the slaw on top made for a smell that was intolerable - I had to scrape it off and push it far over. The actual bao buns were crispy and very greasy. Needless to say...left disappointed once again. read more

Unfortunately, this is another restaurant in the Lehigh Valley that looks really great but just doesn't live up to appearances. The menu looks stellar and the decor is trendy and cool. The place is huge, and it seems like it would be a great spot for groups or events. But the quality of the food just doesn't stand up to the chic look. I came for a late lunch and ordered the shrimp bao buns with a side of the crispy cauliflower. The portions that came were way off; the bao were tiny and each one had half a shrimp each. The cauliflower was an enormous portion for something fried. And on top of all of that, it was all so expensive! A very small fountain pour of Diet Coke (in a teeny glass!) was $3. The side of cauliflower was $10. The shrimp-- more reasonable-- was $15 for three bao, but I would have expected each one to have a couple of shrimp... or at least a whole one. I wanted this place to be so good, but it unfortunately just isn't. read more

What in the other loving shit happened to this place? The Shishido's are battered?? That's a bad choice. The pad Thai tasted intensely a fish sauce, which wasn't even listed and has quite literally never been a thing. It takes the cake was my fiancé's Ramen - it didn't look anything like the pictures, was served without egg or the crispy chips and with some sort of giant duck leg on top bone in... Not sure how that's supposed to work, but also the noodles were completely raw and didn't cook in the broth that was given. Everything tasted off. It's a shame because we used to like this place a lot. read more

I came with my family on a Tuesday evening and it was busy but we were able to be seated immediately. The food was overall good considering the options in Allentown, though pricey. Overall I enjoyed my experience and I say this place is worth it for date night or a special occasion. Asian Peartini: 3/5, the Asian pear flavor came through well and the drink was strong, but I wished there was more depth to the drink Pad Thai: 4/5 was suprisingly very happy with this dish. It ended up being my favorite. The noodles were bouncy and it was not too sweet. We added chicken to it which was def needed though keep in mind it is an extra $9. Bibimbap: 3/6 the dish looked better than it tasted. I think there needed to be less rice or more sauce because when mixed up it was kind of bland. The pork belly was crispy and yummy though a bit salty. I would come again to try other dishes. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful read more

Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar - Bibimbap Rice Bowl and Pad Thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Made a reservation and got seated pretty quickly. Service was good overall. Really like their dealer's choice cocktails where you can pick your spirit and flavor profile. Very small touch, but thoughtful. Started with the crispy cauliflower (side), sticky tofu & crispy cod bao buns. All pretty food, the Thai chili sauce on the crispy cauliflower was great. Shared the bibimbap and Notch vegetable fried rice for entree. Both came out pretty good and good portions. I was scared a place like this would have small portions. Not too familiar with this area, but food was pretty good overall. read more

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This restaurant was new to me. I was excited to give it a try for a lunch on a Saturday just as they opened at noon. The building is clean and modern in its design. The menu is split into shareables and handhelds as well as appetizers and entrees. Lots of great choices. I had the scallops from the appetizer section the seared U-10 for $22. I think the price was a little much for three scallops but they were really delicious! In the future I would get a salad too. Others in my party had the pork belly boa buns and the Buffalo chicken egg rolls. They loved them and the buns were fresh and the ranch was great! I had one issue which was the ladies room. The "changing table" was the kind you would have in your home with the fabric cover. Not really up to code for a restaurant in my opinion. It really should be a hard plastic one made with micro ban. Then the garbage can was supposed to be a way your hand style; again for home use. The lid would not open and we had take the whole lid off to throw away paper towels. Someone in my party reported the same issue with the garbage can in the men's room. I wanted to tell someone but I couldn't find a host person or manager around. Overall a great restaurant with Asian American fusion food and drinks read more

Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar - Scallops with pork belly and potato hay - Asian Fusion Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

We visited Notch MKB for the first time and we're not sure we'll be back again. Overall the drinks and food were great! The service, not so much. We're hoping it's because they were understaffed. The decor is beautiful inside. Beautiful pieces of Thai art placed throughout inside. We were greeted and seated, but waited for an uncomfortably long time before our server greeted us, brought us water, and took our drink orders. I remember looking at my watch because it was to the point of "what time is it?", "does anyone know we were seated?", and "should... we leave?" Our drinks were great and beautifully presented. My Thai iced tea was full of flavor and not watered down. The Notch and W.O. etched on my boyfriend's glass is a beautiful touch. We got our appetizer, but no one gave us a set of utensils or napkins. It's weird to think about, but do you ever remember needing to ask for a set of utensils and napkins from anywhere? Besides needing a specific/extra utensil or extra napkins. Usually utensils & napkins are already set, or provided when seated. We got the tuna tartare and I noticed the chips left some oily residue on my fingers and I wanted to wipe my fingers... on a napkin that I didn't have. I noticed the tuna tartar was heavier on the mayo. Flagged a server and we got our utensils and napkins, great. Then we waited for our entrees, which again took an uncomfortably long time. There was a small section of the menu that said it wouldn't be available until after 5 PM. I joked with my boyfriend that we should've ordered something from the 5 PM menu. When we got our entrees, the taste and presentation almost made up for the wait. The Thai fried rice was very delicious and not too salty or oily/fatty. It made you want more. It tasted light and balanced, even with the pork belly's little bursts of fat. My boyfriend got the smash burger with truffle fries. I may have eaten half of his truffle fries because they were so amazing! Crispy outside, soft and hot on the inside, perfectly salted and not an overpowering amount of truffle oil. The portion of my fried rice was generous. We did notice the table next to us was left dirty for the entire time we were seated and when someone came around with the intention of cleaning the table midway during our time, they really just left the spray bottle of blue Windex and a rag there. The dessert menu wasn't printed yet so we got it verbally. The creme brulee sounded interesting, but we were already pretty full and there already for well over an hour. Also, I don't think I've ever heard of a menu not printed yet for service. I'd like to come back and try it again at some point. I'm hoping it was just a weird and bad first impression. read more

"We'd be better off going to get hot dogs at Costco." This place left much to be desired. If you're going to do a fusion menu, you have to be thoughtful about your flavor combinations and culinary techniques. I'd know--I'm a DietitianChefConnoisseur. In all seriousness though, I got some ramen and the broth was straight up cold. Not room temp, but cold. The brisket was dry, the pickled vegetables were chopped up into huge chucks, which made them real crunchy. I found myself picking through the ramen looking for things I wanted to eat, and coming up short. The duck wasn't flavorful, but it was tender and cooked well. Crispy skin would have been nice. It came with a serving of fried rice that I don't think a group of 6 adult males could have finished on their own. Had lil frozen chunks of peas and carrots mixed in--the same stuff you'd get at your local China Wok. A decent meal, but definitely not worth $34. Also look at my beverage. Costs $15 and I get 4 oz of liquid, at best. I've had worse food, though, so 2 stars. read more

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I've been here 3 times now and I still don't have any photos of the food because it's just. That. Good. There are so many great things we can say about Notch but I'll focus on the food recommendations. Sweet potato wontons- perfectly crispy, with sweet and tangy twist Buffalo chicken egg rolls - exactly what you would expect, BCD wrapped in a crunchy roll Bao buns- the roasted brisket is one NOT TO MISS. However I will note we were very disappointed with the overly chewly pork belly and tasteless tofu baos- avoid these Smash burger- cooked and stacked perfectly Wagyu burger- the caramelized onion and truffle makes this burger the king of all wagyu burgers. Highly recommend Crispy sweet Thai cauliflower- was definitely a crowd pleaser for all. It was actually crispy and not over cooked at all. Do not miss this! Tuna tartare- the wontons and the mango oil put this dish over the top. There's so many items on the menu I definitely recommend the best way to sample Notch is to go with a group for family style feasting. The waitress for our last visit was very friendly however the restaurant was not very busy at all when we went and we felt that we had to keep waving her down. Her recommendations did hit well though! Not only is the food amazing, they have huge list of cocktails to choose from. If you aren't in the mood for any of those try the "dealers" choice where you can have the bartender concoct a new drink for you. read more

Notch Modern Kitchen specializes in Asian fusion food, where you can also get a great burger. We've tried their sweet potato wontons. White Sangria was pretty good. Thai Red Curry Bowl with chicken breast was spicy and it was good. Spring Ramen contained two scallops, noodles, vegetables and 60 second egg in seasoned broth. Brisket Chow Mein with a little brisket, vegetables, mostly noodles was pretty good. Poutine was really good. Friend enjoyed medium rare flame-grilled cheeseburger. Thai Tea Ice Cream with spiced brownie was very good first time we tried it. read more

My daughter likes this place and had gotten me a gift card for here for Christmas last year and we had recently used it and I'm sorry I did not use it sooner. Really nice place looks great comfortable setting. The people are very helpful. Know their menu very well and the food is absolutely incredible. Another must try place. read more

I live so close and it's a crime that after 5 years of them being opened I finally went in. Wow, I've been missing quality dining. We went on a Sunday evening and it was surprising quiet. Our server was a bit slow...but the food made up for it. Everyone in my party's orders were HUGE portions. Everyone needed a box. I had the pad Thai and it was everything I hoped for. They also have very unique cocktails and everyone was satisfied. The mocktails are even fancy. I had the Lehigh Valley Housewives #2....wonderful! We will be back! read more

Where do I begin. First... hope you love cilantro. It's the major flavor in everything. Mistakes from initial phone call, dirty dishes left on table, server said ' no spice' on my dish and having that ignored, overly sweet cocktail, unappetizing entrees, and the minuscule layer of (very tasty) crème brûlée. $100 plus tip wasted. In brief: Hawaiian pad Thai was sweet, no spices to add layers of flavor. Hard cubes of pork belly. The brisket chow mein was dry, mealy, and spicy tho was told it wouldn't be, small cubes, maybe 1/8th of a cup of brisket. Thinnest layer of crème brûlée ever experienced. Service rushed, place was noisy, and just an experience that we won't forget. read more

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This is probably my favorite spot in the area. If you are ever nearby, Make sure to give this a try! The dishes are pretty inspired, and the flavors are truly unique. My disappointment is that the menu no longer offered dishes I tried previously, but it's been years since I had the chance to visit again, so it's understandable. And the newer choices are just as enjoyable. Service is also top notch, and the setting is nice. I am not sure what the inspiration is for the name, but I certainly didn't mean to use it in a pun there, lol. read more

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I was here today. It was pretty nice actually. I got a simple drink. And I left within 15 minutes. I didn't eat anything but it was very nice and very quiet and I liked the atmosphere. The manager came out and he was friendly. I thought I forgot something there, but I didn't. And I would come back if I'm in town again. read more

Great service, horrible food. My first visit to this restaurant was amazing, but my experience changed this time around... this was my second visit and I was disappointed. No flavor in the food, it's full of oil. There were no fresh vegetables in any of the dishes and we ordered a huge variety off the menu. We were also misguided regarding portion sizes... their plates are huge and shareable. I was not impressed with the food at all. I would not go back again. read more

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My oh my! Their nap bun as to die for! I crave them once a month. I've been here a few times and this place never disappoints, it is consistent. No matter what you order you can rest assured it will be tasty. Their cocktails are AMAZING too! read more

1. The small appetizer dishes brought to our table were dirty. 2. Ordered Curry Chicken Wings as an appetizer. It's smell was terrible. Like a vermin. 3. I ordered the Hawaiian bowl. It was soupy w/ 2 very tiny pineapple pieces. It had the hard curly spaghetti shaped cracker sprinkled on top. Shocked me at my first bite, because it looked like the soft noodles hidden under it. They poked the roof of my mouth. Didn't finish nor did I enjoy it. The food had a surprisingly bland taste, disgusting smell and odd texture. If we would even consider returning, I wouldn't order this again. For its price on the menu, this meal was very disappointing and I wouldn't recommend eating there to a friend or family. read more

This place is great. The cocktails are excellent, 10/10. Service is friendly. I went twice, and both times, the food was great, but that's what taking it from five to four stars for me. I don't know; it's fusion food, but I hoped for a little more flavor or a little more honoring of the Asian inspirations. The proteins were cooked nicely though, and the ingredients were fresh. The atmosphere was nice, soft lighting, not too loud, nicely decorated. read more

Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar - Sesame Scallops - Asian Fusion Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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I am not easily impressed but I was blown away by the delicious food and incredible service at Notch! The depth of flavor in each dish is rarely seen at this price point. This is my new go-to whenever we are in town! read more

I've been to this restaurant twice now. Every meal has been delicious and unique. The staff is friendly and very attentive. The highlight of my recent visit had to be the Craft cocktails. I had the Irish Old Fashion, and it was incredible. Make sure Notch is on your must visit if you are anywhere nearby. read more

Notch has variety of food and drinks. Very interesting fusion food, traditional American mixed with asian foods. I would say the service was fantastic, the drinks were very good, and the food had potential (in terms of flavor and taste) but every plate was extremely salty. Would've given them a 4-5 star if they chilled out with the sodium. read more

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worst food I ever had - service was good. but the food was the worst. gpt drunken chicken and added chicken as the protein . there was a separate piece of chicken on top the noodles , not mixed together, chicken breast was very dry and no favor at all. it planning to go back there read more

let me start by saying the place is well done inside, very clean, super nice ambient lights, ok so once we got there we were seated right away, we sat there for a bit another couple came in about 15 min after us, they were sitting right next to us, they go there drinks before our waiter/ staff, even looked at us, ok whatever thats fine, he finally came over and took an order for drinks and a app, the app came out about 5 min, now remind you we have already been sitting for 30 min, waiter eventually came back and took our order, fried rice bowl and ramen, he asked what level of heat i wanted on my food, i asked for HOT, food came out, the fried rice bowl wasnt fried rice it was boiled rice, my wife took 2 bites and very quickly said this is not good, i took a bite of mine, extra sweet " did i have pineapple in it" but not one bit of spice, we sat there and the waiter did come over " i think he was the bartender" this food was so bland that we asked for some type of hot sauce to give it some heat or flavor, nope my wife on her birthday has soft mushy rice, we stopped eating and sat there for over 30 min before anyone came back to our table we were so disgusted we just wanted our check to leave, we never even were asked for a refill on our soda " pathetic" so when someone else comes over to check on us, we told her the food was just disgusting, we werent asking for any money off or anything, she stands there and looks at us like we were from another planet and goes do you want me to get the manager, ummm you have unhappy actually ticked of customers she should have went and got the manager, she could clearly see my wifes plate wasnt even touched, needless to say i wouldnt recommend the notch, we did not tip i actually wrote NONE!! in the tip section of the check as shown below, some people might get mad, but we have a daughter that works as a waitress and we never tip less then 20% thats how bad it was and mad, meanwhile we are leaving the hostess is upfront doing something on a personal laptop, pathetic read more

Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Came here for a business meeting. Nice atmosphere. Food was ok but pricey. Brisket bao buns and pork dumplings were really good. Do yourself a favor and don't order the tuna poke bowl unless you want to eat a mushy tuna-like substance with a bowl of stalky cilantro and 2 pounds of rice. The bowl can feed 3 people. The waitress was friendly but had annoying vocal fray and sounded like a social medial influencer. It was grating. read more