So, the comfort that I didn't quite find at my hotel? I found it here -- at an Italian restaurant…read more I wasn't so much in the mood for Italian food as I was for patio/al fresco dining and something delicious to drink. The food was an afterthought (initially). At Aumm Aumm, it (the food) became the main story. My rideshare dropped me off and I thought, 'This will do.' A large patio in the late spring sun was just what I needed. I walked in and said I was a party of one and I wanted to eat outside. Done. Soon, a very chatty and kind waiter was taking good care of me and offering a glass bottle of still water.* As I am wont to do, I ate in waves: appetizer and main course (and, if I have the room/interest, dessert). A drink and a solid. A began my meal with the burrata. Rarely can you go wrong with a ball of cheese but this was a silky, milky sphere of mozzarella, served with oranges, toasted walnuts & topped with truffle honey. Truffle honey. I tried to pair every bite with cheese, citrus, nut, and honey and each time I was successful, my mouth sang. To accompany my chews, my waiter suggested Rancoli Vermentino, a dry white with a crisp finish and enough adjacency to the fruit components of the burrata to make it make sense. Lovely. I forgot that I was in Jersey. For my main, I had a GF version of the pennoni alla genovese napoletana - slow-cooked caramelized onions & diced beef pasta. Simple but incredibly flavorful (which, I've learned, is what Italian food is all about). The plate was large and I could smell it before I saw it (a very good thing). To help bring the dish to life, my waiter suggested a warm red blend (earthy, cherry/berry forward). He was correct on the type of wine but I was a bit disappointed in the price point. Believe me, I know the ins and outs of the restaurant biz, but this glass should have been (at least) a couple of dollars cheaper (knowing what I could get a bottle for). This slight faux pas lessened my rating to a 4. Not the end of the world. Just know what you're paying for before committing. I was pleasantly full so I passed on dessert/coffee. Th NJ sales tax was less than I was used to but the dreaded credit card charge fee made an appearance. I probably spent more money on dinner than I would at present but I don't regret the experience. I slept very well that night. *There was a charge. Know before you go.

Looking for a decent place close to the hotel & we came across this place & decided to give it a…read moretry. Drinks kept it simple with a White sangria pitcher, nice taste good recommendation from our waitress. Also had Ginger ale & Coke, not bad. They start u off w some focaccia bread & olive oil, nice & warm very good. Warm baby spinach salad to begin our meal, nice combo w the apples, Gorgonzola & walnuts good balsamic dressing to top it off. Next up the Orecchiette pasta was very good, nice tasting sauce & good sausage & the Pizza Al Tartufo was delicious , freshly made good truffle taste w the added prosciutto nice & crispy. Nice looking place, funky decor our waitress was very nice & attentive. Price wise a bit on the high side but doable since everything we had was great they have a good menu to choose from, We enjoyed our food & time here.

Just went for lunch and had a very nice meal - had a three roll lunch special for about $19 - sushi…read morewas very fresh. service was good. i would definitely come back.

I stopped by for a late lunch take out and I was pleasantly surprised…read more First, the interior while not large is cozy and very inviting, complete with nice Japanese wall art, and even a stove heater in one section with many Japanese ceramics like tea pots on display. I ordered a Chicken teriyaki lunch box (bento) - (Entree, $14.50, 4/5) - I was happy with the heft of the bag and upon opening it, food was hot and fresh. California rolls were good and 2 pieces of shumai were crispy and nicely seasoned. Rice was the right portion and chicken was fresh-tasting with good quantity of teriyaki veggies. Some pieces were a bit tough and the seasoning overall did not really permeate, but I didn't mind. I mean, it's lunch special so you can't really expect too much. I was nicely satisfied with this bento - not too much, not too little, and at a great price. I used to do yoga right next door for years and had never gone in, but now I would like to dine in because they had that nice, cozy and authentic Japanese sushi house vibe that was so inviting + of course, good tasting food at reasonable price. I'll be back!

I came to the US for the World Cup, and decided to stay a bit longer in NYNJ for the food scene, a…read moreway to travel around the world for me For my first day in Englewood, I took time to look at options Having been to the Middle East and loving Mediterranean cuisine, when I discovered Kabob on the Cliff, I had to give it a try When I entered I discovered it was actually Iranian, I was even more enthusiastic, having had only excellent experiences so far And once again it was the case, both for the atmosphere and food I first appreciated the friendly welcome of the waiter, Reza, with whom I later could exchange about Persian culture, and who was also of excellent advice for the food, and would make sure I would know how it's usually eaten They have lots of food options: - Appetizers: eggplant spread, hummus, falafel... - Soups and salads - Stews: ghormeh sabzi, gheimeh, gheimeh bademjan, fesenjan - Kabobs: chicken, beef, lamb, cornish hen, salmon, shrimp - Gourmet rice - Lunch specials: soup of the day, kabobs, falafel platter, gyro platter... - Desserts: baklava, sholeh zard, faloodeh, iranian ice cream, zolbiya / bamiyeh, chocolate lava cake I personally had - kashke bademjan (eggplant spread, which I had hot, but could also be cold if one prefers so) - mast o mossier (yogurt & wild Persian garlic) - kabob combo (chicken+beef+koobideh) - baghali polo (basmati rice mixed with dill & fava beans) - albalo polo (cherry rice) - Iranian icecream (saffron & rosewater flavored icecream, with a pinch of pistachio) It was really good, and filling indeed (I took some food home, to get to eat it again and share with my housemate so he gets a chance to try this and come himself) The Iranian lamps, glasses, and music contribute well to the atmosphere, and the virtual trip one can take here I definitely would love to come back, in this restaurant or one of their 3 other restaurants in NJ, be it for the same as I loved it or even try their gheimeh stew with baghali polo with lamb shank, as it was said to me that's one of their popular dishes Highly recommend!

18% SERVICE CHARGE FOR HORRENDOUS SERVICE. I've been eating here for years on diff branches and…read morehave always had great experiences until recently. Unfortunately, after my last two visits, I won't be coming back because of the extremely poor service from one particular server MALE with glasses in his late 40s-50s. My family of four (2 adults and 2 kids) ordered the Koobideh and Soltani plates. Every single time we've dined here over the years, we've had our onions grilled without any issue. This time, the server insisted that onions are only supposed to be served raw and told us that if we wanted them grilled, we had to order and pay extra. We paid the extra charge without arguing, but the way he spoke to us was rude, condescending, and unprofessional. This was actually the second time we had this same experience with him. When the bill arrived, we noticed an 18% service charge had been added. The server said it was the restaurant's policy for parties of four. This was surprising because we've been coming here for years with the same party size, have never been charged a service fee before, and have always tipped generously. I politely asked whether this was a new policy and requested to see the menu to verify that the service charge was disclosed. Instead of answering, the server told me, "Pay first with the service charge, and then I'll show you the menu." He also implied that he wanted me to sign the receipt first to make sure he secured the service charge because he thought we wouldn't tip him. After leaving, I called the restaurant to speak with the manager, but the same server answered and claimed no manager was available. When I questioned the undisclosed 18% service charge, he repeated that it was restaurant policy for tables of four. I explained that I had never been charged this before and that, as far as I understood, mandatory service charges should be clearly disclosed on the menu. His response was, "Well, you already signed it, so it's not your money anymore." That response was shocking and completely unprofessional. I would have gladly paid the service charge--and even tipped extra--if the service had been friendly and respectful. Instead, the entire experience felt hostile and dishonest. When I asked for the manager's name, the server hung up on me and told me not to call the restaurant back. I've been a loyal customer for years, which makes this experience even more disappointing. I hope the restaurant addresses both the customer service issues and the lack of transparency regarding mandatory service charges.