We were invited out to dinner by friends - they wouldn't tell us where we were going - they picked…read moreus up and drove to Northern Philadelphia. We pulled into a shopping plaza and saw our destination - Suzani. I had never eaten in an Uzbeki restaurant - our friends, who had eaten there before said "...come hungry!" They recommended a few appetizers - we ordered the Potato with Mushrooms, Eggplant Salad, Achichuk, and Kutab. Let's start with the Potato with Mushrooms - which the menu describes as "Fried Potato Slices with Pan Roasted Mushrooms and Onions. It should say "Potato Chips with Pan Roasted Mushrooms". It was a very unusual dish, to say the least. While the chips were homemade and tasty, having roasted mushrooms and onions with them didn't work at all for me. It was difficult scooping mushrooms onto the chips - and the combination was not that tasty. The mushrooms and onions would have been better by themselves. Once the chips got soggy from the mushrooms, it was very unappetizing. Next, the Eggplant Salad - which was fried eggplant, red and green pepper, tomato, Korean style carrots, garlic and cilantro served in a soy sauce. It tasted fine - I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but the veggies tasted fresh and I had some of the bread they served with it. The next appetizer was Achichuk, which is a traditional Uzbek salad of thinly sliced tomatoes, hot peppers and onions. I did not taste the dish, but was told it was okay for spiced fresh tomatoes. The last appetizer was Kutab - which was a flattened shell, which tasted and resembled the exterior of a fried dumplings, with meat and onions on the inside. It was super thin, and tasted okay. We ordered our main dishes after we finished the appetizers. The couple we were with both ordered the Salmon Kabobs - I tasted the salmon, it tasted good, and was tender. I ordered the Lamb kabobs - the lamb was tender, but it was a little too salty. However, when I had a piece of the lamb with the saffron rice, it diminished the saltiness of the lamb and tasted fine. My partner ordered the Filet Mignon kebab. It did not come with the other 3 orders - the sever said it would be out momentarily. Almost 15 minutes later, I was amazed my partner didn't have her entree! I gave the server a 'look' - she went in the back and FINALLY brought out my partner's dish. The meat (Filet Mignon) was tough and difficult to chew. I took a piece of my Lamb kabob to compare - my lamb was very tender compared to the steak! Not only was the order overly delayed - it was below average. While the other dishes were acceptable - they were mediocre. I would like to point out we were there during the dinner hour and we were the ONLY patrons there during the entire dinner. I wasn't surprised.

Often times while traveling, my wife and I always make an effort to grab…read more different types of food that we don't have in our area. Imagine our surprise, that while in town for business, and with time to kill before an art exhibition, we discovered an Uzbeki restaurant. Immediately upon entering, we were greeted and led to a large comfortable booth in the back of the restaurant. The lighting was warm, the walls were adorned with beautiful rugs, and the customers' spirits were high. Each table had been pre-set with the resutarant's lovely plates and crystal drinkware. Given that this was our first time at an Uzbeki eatery, we asked our server for some suggestions. Upon doing so, she then asked us if we prefer meat or fish. After perusing the menu a bit more and taking her suggestions into consideration, we had decided to order a wide array of sorts, opting for the pickled herring and potato appetizer, some Tandoori Samsas, a bowl of the Kharcho soup, and an order of the Guyru Dumplings. Our dishes were brought out promptly and our server made sure to check on us periodically throughout our meal, at one point even offering to allow the kitchen to split some of our dishes up for us to make it easier to share with one another. The pallet of flavors we were presented with was colored and wonderful; the pickled hairing playing a perfect duet with the hearty roasted potatoes, pairing well balanced acidity and perfectly crisp potatoey goodness, the kharcho simultaneously lightly spicy and fully refershing with that dill coming throough alongside juiicy chunks of lamb, and the the delectable dumplings, swimming in a flavorful bath of broth and sour cream. As we were nearing fullness, we realized we had forgotten to add one more piece to this meal...the dessert! After this realization, we decided to share a piece of wonderfully sticky Phaklava, adorned with and generously filled with walnuts and golden raisans. Suzani Restaurant is not to be missed. It is a dining experience that makes me feel like you've been invited into someone's home, but also that you are sitting down for a royal banquet. Be sure to check it out if you ever find yourself in the area. 5/5 stars

Had a But Mitzva for my granddaughter on November 30, 2024…read moreIt was the most wonderful event. Service was excellent. Food was fresh and delicious. couldn't ask for anything better. in one word: SUPERB! Thank you Vitalik for making this day exceptional!

Was recently at Randevu for my Grandfather's 90th birthday. We were a little hesitant to have a…read moreparty, especially with elderly, during COVID times. Everything was top notch. We had a group of about 26 people in the whole restaurant. We were spit up at tables of six people per table. Each table was set apart with ample distance, this is unusual for Russian restaurant and was much appreciated. The servers were masks at all times. Service was superb - every request granted immediately. Food was good as usual. I was happy to see Randevu adopt to the ever-changing world and have safety measures in place that made it easy to still have a party and not be overly worried.

Had a great time last weekend. Food, service and music was amazing ! Will be back soon!read more

Every bite was delicious! Almost all the food exceeds expectations. The prices align with the…read moreexperience quality. The employees provided service that set a new standard for me. I'm anticipating another great experience.

Delicious, freshly prepared food, fast service, and courteous staff. Conveniently located.read more

Love the food, service, used to love live music there. Lately not a fan of the choice of music…read more Maybe it changes based on the customers that night, not sure.

Little shop featuring Eastern European delights in Shop Rite plaza. Popped in and went exploring…read more I got Taramasalata which is Greek but it's so yummy. I also got pickled squash, rye bread and a Georgian Acharuli Khachapuri. The bread was delicious firm and great as toast. I will come back to try prepared foods and smoked fish as well. People are nice he

While at the Shoprite of Livingston plaza, I stopped inside Babushka's Deli and bought a few…read moregoodies. I picked up Ahmad Tea and a few sweet treats to go along with it. I was so happy to see Kopobka sold here! I used to buy these snacks when I lived in Brooklyn years ago from a local shop, but haven't come across them since I left. The market items are in front and left of the store. The deli counter and bakery cases are further in the shop and along the right wall. There were tables towards the back left. The register is up front. The man who rang me up at the register today was polite and friendly. This was my first time shopping here. I had a good experience and there's quite a variety of products sold. Hoping to try out the bakery and deli soon. Would recommend just for the sweets and international market items here.

Just had a truly life-changing experience at Bear and Birch Spa in Freehold, NJ--a Russian banya…read morespa that redefines relaxation and rejuvenation! Between the sauna, steam room, and a refreshing (and challenging!) dip in the cold plunge, I felt my body reset and recharge with every breath. I was only able to handle the cold plunge for a bit, but it's exhilarating and surprisingly addictive! The benefits of alternating between hot and cold are incredible; you feel so much lighter and refreshed afterward. The spa offers it all: hot tea, a full restaurant (where else can you enjoy a cozy plate of pierogi between rounds?), BYOB, and even TVs to catch the game with friends. Time flies here, and I left feeling balanced, revived, and already looking forward to my next visit! Watch the full experience on my IG @foodaholicnj

We went first thing on a Saturday morning. So clean. Great…read morefacility. Good AMAZING. All employees went out of their way to make sure we were okay. Get the platza with Val. An all around awesome time.

It's a nice little place nuzzled in a small strip mall. If you blink you would miss it as you drive…read moreby. A place that has maybe 10 tables, but our host gladly seated our party of 12. I have never been to a Russian restaurant before so he was nice enough to explain to our group what all the food choices were. They are big on lamb here so some group members said those dishes were delicious. I chose the beef and chicken items like the kabobs and they were juicy and perfectly cooked. The tomato & goat cheese appetizer was delicious. I could've eaten that all night. The pumpkin puff pastry was delicious. I did not try the other meat one but once again our group loved it. We had some rice and aside order of fried potatoes, which were like potato chips and they were delicious garlic. Very good. We ended with homemade desserts which consisted of chocolate mousse, a puff pastry of some sort, a baklava, which was delicious. Everything was delicious. Bring your own alcohol. You're in for a very tasty treat.

Very good food but way too expensive and their ambiance is just ok. Nothing special for the prices…read morethey charge

So yummy. Food is delicious ! I love it Space is so cute…read moreand elegant. Elegant ambiance and vibes Service. Well it's Russian ! So you can imagine

I went here for a birthday dinner and it was amazing!! The food was great and it was super nice…read moreand clean. We loved it so much. And we're willing to come back soon!!