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 .

Nice vibe, but I'm not very impressed with the food. I've visited on two occassions this year to…read morehave a meal with friends before heading to shows at the Prudential Center. The vibe is nice but the food just does'nt wow me. We particularly choose Tinjune because of its proximity to the arena. Moreover, it's a convenient place for us to meet since we are coming from all over the tri-state area. Parking can be a little tough but it's doable. The establishment seems to be a mixture of a sports lounge and restaurant, offering a casual fare of entertainment including boozy brunch, opportunities to watch a game on their TVs, or simply catch up with friends over drinks. The menu features Asian fusion dishes with some caribbean and soul food influences. During our first visit in July, we stopped by during brunch. It was a lively vibe with a great live DJ, mature crowd, and an eclectic menu. We were seated at a booth in the corner of the dining area which was also in the way of sunlight. In addition, the fans above were not working which made the area hot. Nonetheless, we sat thru it as the alternative seating being offered was no better. We skipped appetizers and got straight to entrees. I ordered the General Tso Chicken with white rice along with water. It was'nt bad but it also was'nt great. Visually, the chicken was swimming in a lot of sauce. Moreover, the sauce was watery. The chicken seemed to be cuts of breast that were tossed in a sweet chili-like sauce, perhaps sautéed since the texture was mostly soft. I wish it had been fried first then tossed in the sauce to give it better texture. I liked the texture on the broccoli, it was cooked with a slight crunch just the way I like. When paired with the soft, white rice, things came together nicely. Fast forward to our most recent visit in November. On this visit, I decided to dive into the menu a bit more and have an appetizer and entree. To start off, I had the Thai Chili wings. They were delicious and prepared well. The wings had a nice crispy exterior and juicy flesh. The sauce was sticky and coated the wings well, just like I prefer. For the entree, I went for the Wok Stir fry consisting of Lo Mein and steak. Again, the meal was swimming in a lot of sauce. For me, Lo Mein should have a little sauce to it but this was more like soupy gravy. I could literally use my spoon to scoop out the sauce and sip it which altogether, makes the meal soggy over time. The veggies were bright and prepared nicely but I was'nt a fan of the steak. It tasted as if it was thrown in at the last minute, so there wasn't much texture or seasoning to it. A little more sear to it would've been perfect. In terms of service, that was ok. Some periods of our dining experience were slow and we struggled to get our servers attention at times. Pricing was fair and the portions reflected a good value but they charge 15% automatic gratuity and a surcharge for using your card which I'm not a fan of. Overall, I've had ok experiences. I was not thoroughly impressed by the food but it hit the spot in the moment. I would return for the convenience, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit nor would I immediately recommend to others.

Definitely one of my favorite spots! This venue always have a great crowd and great music. The…read morefood is really good. The bartenders are nice. Service is good.

Ordered the bulgogi and narrated pork banh mi. Both were…read morefreshly made and packed. Both were delicious but we liked the marinated pork more. Parked right in front of the restaurant. Clean bathroom and plenty of little tables to dine in. Delicious and would come again. Recommend two thumbs up!

This is my first time having Banh mi. When you enter the restaurant there are kiosks where you…read moreorder and pay for your food. It's really easy to use and convenient. There is a fee for using your credit card but there is a cash option as well. I tried the brisket with the spicy mayo. So delicious. I had a huge sandwich and could only eat half. The bread was so crispy and the meat spicy. If you like spicy this is the place for you. There is parking in the back and some limited street parking. The server was super nice and the restaurant cozy. I enjoyed the video of a DJ playing club music. For those who are sensitive the one comment I have is that with all of the spices used in these dishes I could smell them circulating which caused me to sneeze once or twice but it didn't last. I plan on going back with friends.

100% Recomendé so so good great time and staff super nice friendly and great customer serviceread more

Honestly one of the best unknowns I've ever picked. Needed some food after a day of shopping and…read moremost things were already closed, so went a little out of our way to get some food. The place is a simpler local eatery, so decor wasn't exactly a designed by some of the best New York interior decorators, but it was pleasant and very calm. The food is a fusion of various Asian cuisines but it is picked very well and cooked to perfection. Kids loved the Baos and Ramen which is probably one of the best indicators of the quality. From what I can tell it is family owned and run, so service may be a little slower than most similar places but it is definitely attentive and friendlier then most.

Excellent, consistent, fresh, what more can you ask for! They are very polite and quick with…read moretakeout as well. Is it the most mind blowing sushi ever? No, but it is very good, and incredibly consistent!

Driving New England to Maryland. Rerouted due to hazards. Unfamiliar with this area, hungry, dinner…read moretime. Consult Yelp. Asian Fusion on top of ratings. We tell the GPS to take us there. OMG! It's a tiny storefront in a small strip shopping center. Modest at best. 3-4 small tables, plenty of takeout customers in and out. Super friendly and sweet young person taking orders, her warmth makes a big difference! We order sushi and wait for the order to come. Not bad wait. Boy oh boy was it good! Shockingly delicious! And reasonable prices! Highly recommended if you don't mind the modest atmosphere or for takeout.

You definitely don't go here for the atmosphere-you go for the food. It was a cold night and I was…read morein the mood for some ma la flavors to get warm. I had seen this restaurant a couple of times so decided to give them a try. It is a small place, with four tables that seat four people, and a couple that seat two. One of the side walls is covered with printouts of a number of the dishes, which can be helpful for those that don't know what some of the dishes look like. There is only one person working both the register and the tables, so patience is appreciated here. Did I mention earlier that I was cold? We walked over from the parking lot under the highway (free on Saturday nights) and was very chilled by the time we entered. Cold and hungry, we ordered lamb with cumin and ma la pot chicken. My companion ordered snow pea tips and vegetable mei fun. To start, we split an order of pan fried vegetable dumplings. The waitress checked to be sure that we wanted all that food for two people-the ma la pot chicken alone is big enough to split between two people (or one VERY hungry person). Reassuring her that we wanted all that food, we settled down to wait. The dumplings came out first, and we are still trying to decide what the filling was comprised of. Carrots, cabbage and....daikon? Not sure, but it was delicious and increased our expectation for the rest of the meal. Next came the ma la pot chicken and I immediately understood why she wanted to confirm our order. I definitely was not finishing all of that in one sitting. The chicken had some lovely crunchy bits around the edges and while the dish itself is dry, the chicken was not. The ma la flavor filled my mouth and warmed my stomach. Lamb with cumin is a great dish to pair with rice, and half a bowl of rice was gone before I even blinked. My companion noted that their vegetable mei fun was flavorful and not oily although the snow pea tips could have been more tender. Overall, the meal was flavorful and a prefect choice on a cold night. I need to come back here and try out a couple more dishes that I usually order, and try a new one or two (spicy and sour potato, shredded???). Yes please!!

Had the pork fried rice. Good arbiter of the food. Not bad but not my cup of tea. New to try the…read moreother offerings and maybe the stars will increase. Also no snark odd large size rice. Just one size.

This BYOB has delicious food and spectacular Desserts with exceptional service we've been coming…read morehere a few years now and the restaurant has always exceeded our expectations! We can't wait to try the new location

Came to Dumpling Dojo, because of its trendiness, high amount of reviews, and Yelp rating…read more The eatery is not large, but it has comfortable high top and regular tables, cool wall art, quick service, and the ambiance was quiet and comfortable. I started with the Scallion Pie and it was very good. The dipping sauce made each bite savory and the adorned shredded veggies added to its enjoyment. Our entrees were: Steamed Chicken Dumplings. This is the first time that I had Chicken Dumplings in a delicious buttery sauce. I couldn't get enough of the sauce and it hugged every piece of dumpling that was cut and consumed. The other item was the Vegetable Little Bowl, with Lo Mein. The dish was full of vegetables, filling, and not oily.

Food was well presented and tasty Service was a little slow…read morebut very polite and courteous

This place is great! They have their own parking, the music is always good, and great ambiance. The…read moreservice here is great also. Last night our waitress was Tanaea, she is great! She made sure me and my friends were well taken care of. Great service like that is so hard to find anymore. I will always go back to this place