Fresh and Sumptuous Vietnamese Food in Downtown Millburn!…read more We came to Saigon Cafe in the downtown area for an early dinner on a Friday evening. They have a few tables outdoors and some seating inside. When we arrived around 6 PM, the place was just starting to get busy, but it was completely packed by the time we stepped out around 7 PM. The food here is fresh and really sumptuous. Honestly, they serve some of the best pho we have ever had. The bone broths used in the soup are incredibly flavorful and feel freshly made. Here is what we ordered: * Fresh Spring Rolls: We started with the shrimp spring rolls, which were decent. * Chicken Pho: My wife got this, and it was awesome. * Special Beef Pho: I ordered this one, and it was very flavorful and tasty. The meat quality was absolutely fantastic. * Grilled Meat Pao: My sister got this with chicken and fresh veggies, and she really enjoyed it. On top of the excellent food, their staff was very friendly throughout our meal. I highly recommend checking this spot out, just be sure to get there early on the weekend since it fills up fast!

there were several different doors to enter which was confusing, but we made it inside the interior…read moreis small but clean. it was pretty loud inside as they were clattering plates and moving the chairs around, which was a bit of a nuisance at times when i was trying to make conversation. many of the guests also were having very loud conversations, and given that it was such a small restaurant, they carried over. the service was decent we got the shrimp summer rolls, and two orders of beef pho. the combo beef pho description was misleading because i assumed it came with all the listed types of beef but it did not, the server had me choose two beef options. the pho was good- it had a nice clear broth and they were fairly generous with the protein. i was satisfied with the meal overall.

I came here with my son on a Sunday night and the restaurant was empty. The ambience was peaceful…read moreas soft music played, it was just what we needed. The food came out fresh and was delicious. We ordered: scallion pancakes and received a generous portion; spring rolls and curry puffs. The curry puffs looked like dumplings but definitely maintained the flavor that I'm used to. For entrees we ordered the mushroom soup and chicken pad see ewe. Everything was tasty and fresh. Thankfully the wait time was short. I am bookmarking this place for the next time I'm in NJ because it was a great experience and the server was very polite and accommodating.

A local restaurant that we have been meaning to try. The shrimp pad Thai was not to my liking. The…read moretaste was not enjoyable.

I was skeptical to come to this restaurant at first due to the low rating it had overall, but…read morebelieve it or not, I was absolutely surprised by the food quality here and the service. This is a nice quiet spot, nice atmosphere, great service from the waitress. I started off with the chicken dumplings, probably the lowest rating food I had. I'll give it about a three and a half, that's because it was a little too wet. The chicken was solely in the middle, so there's a lot of dumpling, not a lot of chicken, i did enjoy the peanut sauce. Then I had some sambal sauce, vegetables, chicken and white rice on the side. Now that was really, really good. Nice and spicy, a great mix of vegetables, very fresh, very filling, super surprised by that. This establishment honestly deserves to be a lot more crowded than it actually was. It was very empty in there, I was the only table in there. But overall, just great service. In addition to that, I was also able to spin a wheel for spending over 60 bucks and got myself a free drink the next time. Highly recommended, pop out if you're in the area. Great overall. .5

Thai House is AMAZING and such a hidden gem in NJ!! I'm a bit of a Thai Curry connoisseur and have…read moretried different curries from dozens and dozens of places and this has continued to be my #1 favorite over years. The vegetables are always fresh, the curries and food are consistently DELISH, the portions are the perfect size, and their brown rice is the best I've ever had -- not the typical flavorless brown long-grain rice, it's dark brown, hearty, and yummy. My favorite dish is their Thai red curry with tofu, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! My mom Sonia and our family are huge fans and always stop by when we're around. Kevin, the owner, is so friendly and always makes time to greet us and those who pick up food. We will forever and always be back. Highly recommend checking them out.

We came in for just a drink, but we were tempted with the late night bar bites that were available…read more We were absolutely blown away by the tempura battered chicken tenders and the truffle fries, and need to come back ASAP! I've been for dinner as well which was lovely, with a great wine list as well.

Lovely neighborhood restaurant with an inventive menu and cool riffs on classics and specialty…read morecocktails and mocktails. My nephew who lives nearby treated us to an al fresco meal recently while visiting for a family event. My pulled pork smashed burger was everything you want in a packed meat sandwich, with an onion ring and tangy sauce on the brioche bun. The sweet potato fries and a refreshing mocktail to drink made for a perfect meal. Sweetie ate a pasta bolognese (I think) which looked and ate good, and drowned it with a nice glass of red wine. It was packed on the Friday night we visited, with folks lined up for seating, or to hang at the bar and enjoy the bar scene. No reservations. Our late dinner worked fine as the mostly millennial and Gen-Z crowd started thinning shortly after we arrived. Millburn has always been a draw for neighboring townsfolk in search of a meal out. I remember this foodie town from 25 years ago, when its pizza, kosher and diner offerings were top notch. It seems to have upgraded its food scene several notches since my last visit so many years ago. Pure nostalgia for me which made for a very flavorful evening. TOP TIP: Street parking in this part of town is a hassle and the local cops keep a sharp eye for illegally parked cars and inebriated drivers. So park further away from the center of town where you are more likely to snag a legal spot on a busy night.

Solid Thai food in the adorable town of Maplewood, NJ. Food is very fresh, well prepared and…read moredelicious. Service is also extremely attentive and polite. Atmosphere is also warm, clean and welcoming. I had my favorite dish, Red Curry Chicken which was loaded with crisp vegetables and plenty of quality cuts of meat. My wife had a dish with shrimp which she commented was quite sweet due to having pineapple mixed in. Glad we stopped by. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

It's hard to give this spot a two star given its proximity and hard-working staff. But I have to be…read morehonest about the food- it just simply was not good. I went with the Thai Tofu salad and Tamarind salmon dishes. The Thai salad was oversaturated with peanut sauce and the lettuce was wilted. Although it had a decent taste, the ingredients just did not seem to mix well. The Tamarind salmon meanwhile came with plenty of good salmon but the vegetables accompanying it were bizarre, including sliced pineapple and celery. The tamarind sauce was good but not special to makeup for the vegetables and overall dish. I'd like to try this restaurant in-person one day and see if the food is any different. Good location though overall.

Qsina 8 in Union, NJ, is an acclaimed Filipino-Asian fusion restaurant. Diners and costumers like…read moreme praise the authentic homestyle dishes, standout flavors, generous portions, and exceptionally very friendly and warm service, though some of my companions note a plain ambiance and higher price points ( for me their pleasing food quality and taste outweighs the price ). The Chicken Sisig, Palabok, pork BBQ and sizzling Biko with ice cream are a must-try from the food menu. The appetizers, like the piping hot vegetable lumpia and their humongous portion of Halo-halo as dessert are highly recommended by me and other reviewers. When we dined at this place, the whole staff gave me a feeling as if I was eating at an aunt's house, with the owner and staff providing very welcoming, family-style care. I have been living in NY for more than 30 years, have already eaten in so many low and high-end Filipino restaurants, in terms of food quality and taste, I may say this by far is the best that I have experienced. If given the chance to be in New Jersey again, I will definitely, 100% be back to this place for their delicious and flavorful food. Some of my companions point out that the seating area is relatively small, which can lead to limited availability during peak times, and a few note the interior decor is fairly plain but it did not matter to me because the food that I ordered/tried were great and amazing (properly spiced, cooked very well and soooooooo delicious!! ). Food portions are generous, presentation was appetizing and excellent, staff service was attentive and great ( I noticed that our water glasses were always filled up which is a service very consistent in so many high-priced restaurants that I have been ). Table setting is good, food utensils and plates were very clean ( yes, I checked it! ). I am extremely satisfied with my food experience and the hospitality of the owner and their staff in this Filipino restaurant. HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE!!!

I have given this place a few tries they were much better the first time around but this time…read morearound I decided unfortunately it's not for me . Service wasn't that great and we were the only customers there at the time then other guest staggered in . I'm all for restaurants thriving and always wish them luck but holy cow prices are crazy average appetizers are $16.50 or more and entree dishes are $25 or more for serving sizes and flavors are really lacking in a lot of dishes . Lechon was cut thinner not the usual big chunks and the oil tasted old and was greasy . Sinigang with the Baboy was very underwhelming the Baboy wasn't boiled down enough . The sisig has too much of a soy sauce taste and way too much mayo on top . The chicharron bulaklak was okay could have used a bit more seasoning and seemed to be a popular item that day . The BBQ stick was decent but not for $18 . Being Filipino myself I know everyone has their own way of making certain dishes so people may like it but in my opinion I've had better at a few other spots . Wishing them all the best .

I was back home for the weekend and I always request to go to Blossom Asian Bistro! Their food is…read morealways super tasty and fresh! This time, we decided to get chicken and broccoli with the soy ginger sauce. We also got the basil beef. My sister ordered sushi! The beef and chicken dishes were super delicious, and I like how they put a ton of meat in these dishes. Sometimes I find places put a ton more veggies than meat, but there was a perfect amount of both. The restaurant is also very welcoming with great ambiance, and they really decorated for Christmas which was nice to see. The bathrooms are also super clean. The service here is also fast, and our waitress was timely and made sure to take care of us and check once we got our food. My family looks forward to coming back here again!

Poor food quality, and poor service. The food is not fresh. Took some food home and because it…read morewas poorly packed it destroyed my clothing.

I really enjoyed Springbone Kitchen! I created my own bowl and it was delicious. I got the kale mix…read morebase, sweet potato, chicken thigh, pickled carrots, GF croutons, and cashew caesar on the side which I didn't even need because the flavors were so good! The service was fast and attentive and the ambiance seemed to be one where you could come to read a book or have a quick lunch. I will certainly be back.

Delicious food and healthy eats! A great spot to go for quality ingredients and a go to spot for…read morelunch alone or with a friend.