Pho Ever Cafe

I come to Newark for work often and I try and stop here as much as possible. Best ramen I've found…read morein the area. The waitress I've dealt with is very friendly. The place is also decorated with a bunch of anime stuff, if that's your thing.

i came here with a larger group (5) on a saturday night and waited 15 min for a table. its a small…read morerestaurant but quite cute! we ordered a bunch of apps to share, although i don't eat pork/beef so can't speak for those apps. the edamame was well salted and the karaage was seasoned nicely and quite tender (although my friend said it was "inauthentic" it was still very enjoyable). for my main, i got the chicken katsu curry bowl. this was one of the most comforting meals i've had in a long time. the chicken was super thin and crunchy and the curry was thin and didn't taste like the premade curry roux you get at the grocery store. the service was very fast; our apps were out in 10 minutes or so. i really enjoyed this place and would certainly go back if i was in the area.

Where you put your name on waiting list

Chicken karaage curry - ramen add on

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Pork Charshu Onigiri

Home Grown Cafe

3.8(547 reviews)

A must-stop whenever I am back on campus! Good beer selection and the food always hits the spot.read more

Terrible and rude service. The hostess was rude and condescending to my whole party. Food is decent…read morewhich is the only reason it's not 1 star. Will not be returning Update: the owner reached out on my comment here pretending to help make amends. I ended up emailing them my phone number and they just never got back to me. They're simply trying to save face on here with their comment but didn't actually make any effort beyond that. I tell everyone I know not to come here. Horrible service which clearly comes from the top of management

Gyro

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Blantons gold edition bourbon

Casa Kahlo Mexican Grill & Bar

Exceptional food. A great offering of Latin favorites, especially mofungo and quesobarria! The…read moreservice is so kind and warm, in a genuine way. Get here before it gets too crowded!

Service was pretty fast. They give complimentary nachos, salsa, and beans as soon as you are…read moreseated. The house margarita was delicious. The Baja California tasted more of grilled fish with chipotle mayo, but it was ok. Loved the decor and how when it's someone's bday, they really celebrate it with servers coming out to sing and the music being very vibrant

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Kakure Bistro

4.5(14 reviews)

Found a great Japanese restaurant walking to a steakhouse in Newark, DE. I love Asian food, and…read moreLOVE noodles and the place smelled amazing so we all agreed to head back over the next night. Totally glad we did. The food was excellent, the atmosphere very cool, and the service top notch. I had the Spicy Noodle soup, one friend had the Beef Bento Box, the other had the Steak bowl. We all liked it very much.

Beautiful restaurant and kind server/host. The food was filling and beautifully presented. I like…read moretheir take of the bento box that came with a portion of fruit. Their noodle soup was also very tasty. Give them a try! Tip: you can check out their menu ahead by looking at their website to gauge at their selection/prices. They literally scan a QR code for their menu.

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Ugly Dumpling

3.8(73 reviews)

Come for lunch during my business trip. It's place is very big!…read moreThey have in house making dumplings. Neat and clean with very cool interior design. No need to asked about food, it was very delicious!!!

On today's episode of eating my way through restaurants around the University of Delaware (while…read moretaking my college senior daughter to lunch), we landed at The Ugly Dumpling. We kicked things off with edamame - simple and exactly what you'd expect (hard to mess that up). From there, we shared the chicken soup dumplings, which were loaded with broth and seasoned chicken. I always wonder how they manage to make those, but that's a mystery for another day. The vegetable spring rolls came out hot and crispy. They could've used more filling, but the thin wrapper made them extra crunchy, which I liked. Surprisingly, the star of the show wasn't the dumplings - it was the fried rice. Something about it just kept me going back for more. I'm usually not big on rice, but even my daughter said it was, in her words, "obnoxiously good." We also tried bubble tea (my daughter ordered it for me), and it was my first time having one with a fruity flavor inside the boba - "slamming" is the only way to describe it. Service-wise, the staff and hostess were polite and attentive throughout. Overall, I'd give The Ugly Dumpling a strong 4 out of 5. FYI - when you hit the bathroom, make sure you grab the hand soap and not the mouthwash like I did. When you go, you'll see what I mean, lol.

Entrance

Dumplings soup sampler

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Interior partition.

The Greenhouse

4.3(64 reviews)

0.3 mi

Minority-owned & operated

Free WiFi

Went to The Green House Gastropub on Friday 2/6/26 for lunch and had the Casa Verde Nachos (we…read moreadded crab!), the French Dip Sammy and the Tony Fontina Burger along with a finely crafted Bloody Mary & Maple and Brown Sugar Old Fashion. The food was delicious, the drinks wonderful, and the waitstaff perfectly attentive. Our Bartender, Fa was a delight. 10 out of 10. Everyone should stop by!

Stylish gastropub in the main strip in Newark with plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating + a…read moresolid menu of options I came here for lunch with my fiance and I got a salad and she got tacos. She said that her tacos were a little dry (and I tried her chips which were very flavorless), but my salad was fantastic. I ordered it with a serving of shrimp, and the shrimp was very salty. I love salt, so I didn't mind, but I could see other patrons really disliking that.

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Sage gin drink and a mezcal margarita

Oishii Ocean

4.2(45 reviews)

Great spot tucked away on Main Street. Easy to order online BUT you have to make sure you go to the…read morecorrect location. There are 2 with the same name within a mile of each other! Menu had pictures which was helpful and the prices weren't bad. Ordered online but there was no tracking the order or text to pick up so you have to kind of guess. Mine was ready within 15 minutes! Enjoyable sushi!

It was cold so I wanted to get some ramen. I've been trying new places for new experiences. I dined…read morein and ordered the chicken ramen. It didn't have much description so I ended up eating a strange tasting egg, a half chicken cutlet that was boiled and overcooked noodles. I spend half the time picking out vegetables I didn't know came with it, and the other half staring out the window for the view. Overall the staff were indifferent and the food was ok.

Chicken Ramen

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Friendship BBQ

4.2(22 reviews)

0.0 mi

Absolutely amazing food. Best squeezers I've had in my life. 10/10 would recommend. The signature…read morefried bucket is the way to go to try the most variety.

A fun concept to have all sorts of foods on skewers with an Asian hot pot -esque flavoring. In…read morepractice, you're probably eating less quantity than appears since the skewer sticks themselves take up so much space. Still an enjoyable experience, though. They also sell plenty of non-skewer items. The most notable dishes were the enochi mushroom with pork belly wrap skewer and a pea shoot veggie dish. All the skewers have a similar seasoning/flavor. Service is as expected, was very accommodating for our medium sized group. We were able to scan a QR menu on our individual phones for a group order and simultaneously add into one order electronically.

Inside

Grilled Giant Oyster

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Steam Pork Dumping

Sapporo Soul Sushi & Ramen

4.5(14 reviews)

1.2 mi

The sushi here never misses. The ramen is also very good. Staff is kind and knowledgeable. Portions…read moreare huge!

This place is soooooo good. It was recommended and it didn't disappoint. I am from Orange County…read moreCalifornia and had sushi very often this is definitely up there with flavor and menu options. Excellent customer service.

Appetizer

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Sushi

Taverna

4.1(365 reviews)

0.3 mi

I recently dined at Taverna and had a genuinely pleasant experience. I'll start with the service…read more The waiter was attentive throughout the evening and he paid special attention to my shellfish allergy. Also, if you've read my prior reviews, you know I always want my water glass filled and the waiter made sure that was the case. It's a small detail that added to the overall comfort of the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting, creating a relaxed setting for dinner. The food was well-prepared and flavorful. The veal meatballs were tender, the olive oil and sun-dried tomato dip for the bread was unique and yummy, and the mushroom agnolotti stood out as especially delicious. In fact, I can't wait to go back and have it again. Also, since it was Valentines weekend they added a cute little lips design on top of my drink. Another memorable touch was the mini firework placed on the butterscotch custard to celebrate my birthday. It added a bit of fun to the end of the meal and made the occasion feel special. My partner had the cannoli for dessert and it was definitely enough for two! Overall, Taverna delivered a very enjoyable dining experience, and I would be happy to return.

I was in the neighborhood for a work trip and had a late train back to Baltimore so I popped into…read moreTaverna for some dinner and to finish some work. They sell a lot of their own merch so that's what you first see when you walk in. They have a bar area as well. The dining area towards the back is very spacious. And they have seating to accommodate small-large groups. The dim lighting adds to the calm vibe of the restaurant. The service is so fast. I feel like every item came out so quickly. And the servers checked in pretty frequently to clear the table, ask you if you need another drink, dessert, etc. it did feel a bit rushed. As a starter they give you their Ciabatta bread and the sun-dried tomato oil. The oil was DELICIOUS. I literally bought a jar to take home. For my drink I got the Fresca. It was good, very refreshing. For my entree I got the Linguini & Clams. It was good, could've used a bit more salt but the sauce was good. For desert I got the boozy affogato and it was delish. Would definitely dine here again if I'm ever in the area.