I first came here through a Yelp Elite experience and loved it so much that I came back again with…read moremy family. We ordered the tofu bao buns, shrimp bao buns, karaage, curry, and dessert - the bao buns were OK, but the karaage, curry, and dessert were delicious. They have the BEST bingsoo. We tried the crème brûlée bingsoo and it was amazing - not too sweet, not overly large, just the perfect size. I've tried many different bingsoos, and this one is hands down my favorite. Honestly, I probably wouldn't have discovered this place if it weren't for the Yelp Elite event, and I'm so glad I did. I'll definitely be back to try their ramen next time. Service was good, though a little slow at times even when it wasn't very busy. The space itself is huge and very roomy. One thing to note: during the winter it can get quite chilly inside since the restaurant is right next to the entrance doors - we ended up wearing our coats the entire time. To the owner: please bring back the tofu and shrimp tacos with the green sauce because they were amazing!

Went to Tojo Kitchen for lunch on a Saturday. It's a pretty big space for a restaurant inside…read moreGarden State Plaza, though a lot of it is closed off or behind curtains. The menu features Korean/Japanese food. I got to try the cheese fries, onigiri/karaage bento, and the chicken shio ramen. The cheese fries had a slightly sweet and very umami cheese sauce. The chicken ramen was OK. I've definitely had better. The onigiri/karaage bento is a good value, i'd probably get it again if i were to return. The food is OK, the large space is convenient.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Really, really, reallllllly good ramen and food (and just as good as our 1st time 4 years ago!) ++++ Pork Buns - Each order comes with 1 bun, so you can order 1 at a time. Pork was shredded and a little dry, but the Japanese mayo and other ingredients made it very good. ++++ Green Curry Ramen - EXCELLENT curry flavor, but it wasn't too strong. Ramen was cooked perfectly and plenty of ingredients inside, including 2 slices of cha siu and a half of a soft boiled egg. ++++ Blackbeard Ramen - Also fantastic broth flavor too and same comment as above regarding their ramen. ++++ Kids Tonkotsu Ramen - At just $7, this is a steal for a kids ramen. There was 1 piece of cha siu in it, but it was excellent for a kids bowl. + Food comes out fairly quickly. + Private parking lot, but it was packed on an early Saturday evening. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Service was a little disappointing. ---- One (young) waitress seemed very inpatient and was a bit flustered throughout the evening. Didn't appreciate her lack of cordialness. - Interior is tight. ---- There are only 5 tables in the restaurant and all of them can accommodate 2-4 people, MAX. There is also counter seating too for about 4-5 people. - It was freeezing inside when we came in on a frigid January Saturday evening, so keep your jacket on! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = We arrived at about 5:45 PM on a January Saturday evening and snagged the last available table. Turnover is relatively quick here though because all people are eating is ramen, but there was a large party of about 8 people waiting a good 15-25 minutes after we were seated.

- Tiny establishment with a very small parking lot shared with another restaurant; seating is…read moreextremely limited, so expect a wait during peak times - Visited on a sub-freezing Saturday night, and the indoor heating struggled to keep up; despite multiple space heaters, the dining area remained uncomfortably cold - Unfortunately, the service reflected the temperature of the room--efficient but lacking warmth and friendliness - The pork buns were generously filled and flavorful, though the meat was quite dry; the ramen orders, however, were satisfying with excellent flavor and solid portion sizes - Overall, the food earns 4 stars, but the service and inadequate heating brought the experience down to 3 stars

Ambiance: Beautiful and aesthetic place, reminds of my Japan trip! They have a great private…read moreconcept going on, where all seating arrangements have their own booths and curtains great for a cute dinner or get together with a few friends! Service: Servers are friendly and fast to come serve us, there is a button left on each table to press whenever you are ready to order or need service and they're there to do their job! Food: 9/10!! Food comes hot and presentable! For starters, I recommend their assorted skewers if you like meat and veggies and my favorite is the shishito pepper wrapped in bacon (seems like thin pork belly) ! My go to order as a shareable meal is their sushi and L.A Galbi with rice! They also serve liquor like Soju and beer! I love that they are open later than other spots as well which is a bonus for late night munchies!

Kumade looks gorgeous outside and has an extensive menu. The vibes are great and typically not too…read morebusy where you can have a private table. They do have a bar area as Izakaya's are meant for late night eats / drinking with friends and family. Overall, the food is very okay for the price you are paying because it's competing with other pochas around the area. I prefer great food paired with drinks especially when it comes to skewers. Caveat is that this place serves fresh fish according to other people, but I did not get the sashimi, so don't take my word on that. Food - Skewers are either bland or straight up okay. I don't think the short rib skewer is worth it at all. It was incredibly tough when for a short rib, it should be tender. Pork belly was okay, a little tough as well. Nothing that really stands out especially for $33. it was 33 dollars for 7 skewers (4/10) Takoyaki $10 - 6 pieces were not bad. It's pretty standard, nothing too crazy. You can't go wrong with it. It's cooked more like a korean style takoyaki as it is crispier on the outside. (5.5/10) The best food was the spicy cod udon, it was decently pricey around 20-30 dollars but a decent portion. While it is the best tasting of their menu, it was still just above average. I'm expecting good quality at $20-30 so this is passable. Only gripes would be that the sauce was too watery for an alfredo. Good late night snack though (6.5/10) Service (4/5) - Service was not bad, it's more of a private booth that my friend received. You can just sit down and talk to your friends after getting food and drinks. There is a button to ring the server. Plenty of open space as well. You will have to ring them for any refills as it is a more private experience due to the izakaya nature and setup of the establishment. It's not a bad spot if you need a late night craving, but I wouldn't have high expectations for the food quality. The price could be a lot better unless the quality /quantity is changed.

We were looking to get some ramen while in the area & found this place as an option, so we decided…read moreto give it a try. Drinks just stuck to Water, did tried to order the Lavender lemonade but they forgot it ahh in the end not that big a deal. To start we gave the Fried Shrimp a try, very good nice dipping sauce. I gave the Black garlic ramen a try great tasting broth, very good ramen. Hubby had the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen combo with the fried chicken, very good as well, good chicken nice & crispy. Small place, simple decor , service was not bad & decent prices we enjoyed our ramen.

Got the beef ramen combo with veggie dumplings, and lychee boba (takeout). Food was ready quickly…read more But the pricing wasn't clear. It said the combo was $18, and the boba was $5. But then the total came out to $29 after tax?? Apparently I got charged an extra $3 for the beef?? Then the way they package the food could be improved. So there was a container with the broth, and a smaller inner container holding the other ingredients. It was a little inconvenient to get out, but once I did, I dumped it into the broth. But the noodles were on the bottom, meaning they were on top after the flip. So I was stuck just eating my way through the noodles before I reached everything else, and it was all in a big block, so it took a while to soften and loosen up. Also the container was kinda tall, so it was awkward to get the fork in there. Anyway, the food itself was good. The broth had a lot of flavor. Beef was fine, but could've been browned more. Veggie dumplings were awesome, and the lychee boba was obviously delicious.

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

Really great service and the poke bowls tasted fresh. I went for lunch and they really load up the…read morebowls with toppings and fish. The person working was very friendly and helpful when it came to gluten allergies. Lots of seating inside and had decent street parking.

This review is from my dinner experience back in February of 2026. With this economy, it's hard…read morefinding a good, fresh, sushi spot that won't cost me upwards of $150 on a date night. We found this spot on a whim and decided to go try it out. I was blown away at its freshness and price. They have a unique menu where they offer seafood boil. I've never had it and was hesitant to try it though. This place is a bit of a drive for me but I would totally come back every time I'm craving fresh delicious sushi! There's a small area for seating and a big bathroom. Staff were quiet and so was the interior vibe, it could use some lively music!

Biko Curry in NJ is the kind of place where your plate magically ends up empty--curry just has that…read morepower. The rice doesn't stand a chance. Seafood Curry Rice was super satisfying: two large tempura shrimp, whole shrimp pieces, and squid, all covered in rich curry topped with crispy garlic chips. I ordered medium spicy, but honestly it barely had any heat. The Rose-to-ppoki (rosé tteokbokki) was a standout--fish cakes, rice cakes, and glass noodles coated in a creamy, spicy cheese sauce. It's rich, slightly addictive, and I seriously considered getting another order to-go. Cheese Don Katsu had that dramatic cheese pull moment. Surprisingly not greasy or overwhelming--the crispy pork cutlet balances the creamy cheese really well. We also got the fish cake soup (twice!). Light, warm, and not too salty--perfect comfort side. And the fish cake skewers soak up the broth so well. Don't skip the seaweed rice balls--mixing and shaping them yourself is oddly satisfying, and they taste great too. Everything pairs perfectly with rice--definitely come hungry. Around $25 per person, and it's even better if you come with a group so you can try a bit of everything. Bonus: there's a parking lot on the side of the building, super convenient.

usual place to order takeout. Good japanese style curry place. you can order your level of spice,…read moretoppings ,noodle/rice. no frills kind of restaurant.

A small shop with limited/small seating with a clean ambience and an exceptionally friendly staff…read more I was very appreciative of how the cashier treated me that I had to make an extra mention about it. The pork cutlet meal was definitely filling and worth the price along with all the sides they gave you. The iced raspberry iced tea they had to offer was surprisingly better then expected. Would come back again if it was convinient or if I am craving the iced tea.

A little unassuming mom and pop shop serving Korean-style rice bowls, dry noodle dishes, cutlets…read moreand kimbap. Decorations are quaint and simple. There is a small counter where you order, and a seating area that can accommodate about 7 people. The restaurant is staffed by two people, which is usually enough. We came on a Saturday at lunchtime and the restaurant was not busy. The food is simple but tasty and cheap. The way the food is packaged is very utilitarian - there are many combinations of meat / salad / rice bundled in neat little containers. The Korean flavors are all there though. The food is served in take-out containers even if you dine in.