We heard that a new restaurant opened and were excited to check it out. The food was really yummy, particularly the rose pasta and the mushroom soup! The pasta was a large portion and the flavors weren't too creamy or overwhelming. The mushroom soup was perfectly seasoned and the presentation was so cute. The grilled chicken sandwich was yummy too, with a nice balsamic drizzle over the sandwich. We also got a pistachio latte and a sweet potato latte, both of which were fire. The pistachio latte had pistachio bits that added a yummy texture and the sweet potato latte had sweet potato that was hand-ground into bits and drizzled with honey. That first sip hit different As for the cafe/restaurant itself, there were a bunch of outlets in the benches and around the entire interior. The inside was super cute and the holiday decorations made for a cozy vibe. Lastly, parking was fairly straightforward with a paid lot next door. 11/10 recommend!! read more

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AURI is an aesthetic Korean-Western fusion restaurant, similar to many of the establishments you'll find in Seoul today. They serve popular "Western" items from Korea like mushroom soup, which is weirdly ubiquitous in Seoul, and fusion pastas with the viral "rose" cream sauce or even a black sesame-based sauce. We came just for dessert and had a slice of ube basque cheesecake on their beautiful patio. The patio's lighting might just help you forget that you're surrounded by the endless parking lots and uninspiring garden apartments of Fort Lee. The cake was very good and did not have an overpowering ube flavor. We will come back to try a full meal! read more

AURI - Bakeries Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Friend and I came here just to get some drinks and pastries. Pasteries were alright - scones are a bit too dry and not very tasteful. The atmosphere is nice. There is an outdoor patio and indoors. When you want to sit, there is a waiter so you'll have to tip if you want to sit down here. There is a municipal parking next to the restaurant. The price point is a bit high. 1 cup bingsoo is like 15-16 dollars. One small baked good is about 5-9 dollars. Haven't tried the savory foods yet. I got a decaf shaken honey expresso and you can see the color difference between mine and my friend's non-decaf. Mine tasted pretty watered down. read more

AURI - Bakeries Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

New Cafe in Fort Lee review!! Food 8/10 Atmosphere 6/10 Service 6/10 Value 5/10 Tips: busy weekend brunch time 12-2pm seating will take ~10-15 mins. Overall had mixed feelings about this place, details below: Food menu concept is unique - Korean fusion food, but dont come here if you are looking for authentic ddukbokki for instance. Food tasted pretty good, drinks were ok. Basil pesto pasta is creamy, I highly recommend the mushroom soup, and the chicken sandwich is all right. Fries were cooked perfectly. The Matcha cloud tasted kind of sour? Interior is clean and stuff are friendly. Despite being very busy, they were attentive. However, it took them long to get a seated, even though there were tables available. The young lady, barista, seemed to be confused/inefficient, taking orders at the same time and asked our party of three how many people we have multiple times, just kept going back-and-forth without really doing anything? And I was just standing there with my plate of baked goods and she just stared at me without asking me if I needed help or if I needed to pay. There is a fun display of different flavors of Madeline's and financiers, but I was disappointed, it didn't taste fresh. However, they have a lot of options and flavors and unique Korean fusion baked goods. For the price point, it is high for New Jersey, however, if you want Korean fusion food, I would try it, not sure if I would come here for dinner or any of the "experiences" or tasting menu. Also seems way too hyped up for what it is but I hope they do well and get used to the fast pace service on weekends. Also the owner was there as well and seemed to be attentive to her customers. read more

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Yummy food and clean ambiance. Their waiters are always so bright and friendly. I'll definitely be back for more lunches and possibly even check out their dinner menu. read more

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Starting off with the good. Their coffee is very tasty, smooth without any bitterness pairing perfectly with any of their sweet treats. Their display of baked goods is very aesthetic and enticing. Their desserts are actually not too sweet so it wasn't difficult to eat more than one without feeling sick. It seems like their financiers are one of their potential star desserts. I enjoyed their long financier option more because it had more of that signature crispy chewy outside and moist inside. Also, not too sweet which I loved. Their shorter financiers did not have that chewy outside and felt too cake like. It also tasted a bit floury or doughy on the inside. The berry one had so much potential. Their strawberry financier did not taste like strawberry at all, it just tasted like a sweet coating. Their cookies remind me of chip city or levain with how big they are. I really enjoyed their chocolate chip and walnut one. The nut addition was really great and added great texture. But wasnt a cookie to rave about. Not sure i would get it again. Their cheesecake is super creamy and delicious. This is something I highly recommend. One gripe I have is calling the raspberry cheesecake a raspberry cheesecake because they put a single raspberry on top. I was looking for an actual raspberry cheesecake with more raspberry flavor. Is the blueberry cheesecake a cheesecake with one blueberry on top? Haha They also offer scones. Mine was a bit white inside so it seemed a bit undercooked. I just don't like how it says jam and butter scone but there is literally a pinky toenail amount of jam and butter so its really just a plain scone. The one bite I had with the jam and butter though was really good. This is def something they can easily adjust. Lastly, while looking at the menu, it seemed pretty basic for the steep prices. I did however love their truffle fries. Super crispy and fragrant. Overall, I think there is a ton of potential for this cafe. Nowhere else is offering financiers and scones like this but def needs some adjustments to gain some returning customers. read more

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My friends and I had brunch here on a Saturday. It was very busy inside, and all the tables were filled quickly by 12:00 PM. For appetizers, we started with French fries to share and also got the crab cream croquette and the mushroom soup. The croquettes and the mushroom soup were my favorites. We also ordered the mala shrimp pasta and the rose cream pasta. The mala shrimp pasta was very spicy, but there was way too much oil in it. They may need to tone down the mala for people who can't take too much spice. The rose cream pasta was good and super creamy, though it could've used some more protein, like chicken or shrimp. There was only one waitress taking orders and handling all the tables so the service was a bit slow. All in all, I thought the interior was very pretty and clean, but I did not think the food was anything out of this world. I like that it's BYOB, and I will be coming back to try the dinner menu. *There is a public parking space next to the restaurant, but it was impossible to find a spot because it was full and cars were circling around to try to snag a spot. read more

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Love the freshness and options of this cafe. It's clean and the menu options from pastry to drink and lunch menu were worth the trip. Took a galfriend here for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised by how flavorful the milk cake and the chicken sandwich came out. Our waitress was very professional and offered good service. Provided our food and gave us space to chat. The ambiance feels clean and open even though it's cozy with tables close to each other. There is a basement level that can be rented for parties and events. Will return again. Parking situation - right next to the municipal parking lot - have to pay but it's next door and easily walkable. If full - park at "Hudson lights" it's one block away but covered parking. read more

i went here with a friend. it has a nice ambiance. i didn't know it was a korean european fusion place so when i first saw the menu i was a little confused. i picked the aglio e olio pasta because i thought that was a good choice because i love pasta and its my usual go to but i was very underwhelmed by it. i know its not an Italian spot but i was looking for more flavor. i'm italian so i take pasta very seriously. i ate some of it and then packed the rest up. i ended up giving it to my friend to bring home. my friend also had a chicken dish and enjoyed it. so maybe it was just my choice of food. the service was good, we had the waitress checking in on us and asking how everything is. i didn't realize when i first parked that the parking lot is a paid parking area so its not free parking. read more

AURI - Bakeries Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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If you're bicycling the GWB this is a must place for a meal, omg the egg and toast was heaven the best breakfast I have had in years perfect. Food, venue, service, cutlery, plates, furniture and patio all quality and well thought out. If you're passing through Fort Lee it's right off the GWB it's worth the stop. read more

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I made a 12PM reservation at AURI and realized that this was part of their soft opening in Fort Lee. The space itself is beautiful, with a nicely decorated interior featuring a spacious coffee and pastry setup in the front, with seating towards the back end of the restaurant. You could tell they are still putting the finishing touches on a few items, with some construction in the back patio but we were seated quickly and greeted warmly. Unfortunately, that's when things started to go down hill as I could immediately tell they their FOH seemed to be short-staffed. Our waitress was friendly and sat us down, though things began to break down as items started to come out in piece meal and communication started to fall apart. At first I was told that my selection, a croissant sandwich, was no longer available after waiting for nearly 25 minutes. Annoyingly this was only communicated to me after I had already ordered so I made a last-minute pivot to the pasta, hoping it would come quicker as another member of our table had ordered that dish. Then, we were informed that the waitress made a mistake and they did in fact have the croissant HOWEVER they no longer had chicken, meaning my poor friend had to wait even longer for his order to be made. Confusingly they did end up bringing out my original croissant dish (which my friend ended up eating, given how hungry he was) but apparently they had no chicken (which they communicated nearly half an hour after we originally ordered). During this confusion multiple waitresses took our order or stopped by so there didn't seem to be a clear flow of communication. When I told one waitress about the issue she ran down to check, but then our original waitress came back and gave conflicting information. All in all it was a bit of a mess, and multiple tables around us ended up having the same issue. At the end of the day I get it's a soft opening and I'm generally flexible when it comes to delays but the lack of communication, conflicting information and general sense of confusion was really hard to swallow. I'd consider giving this place another shot after a few months once they (hopefully) resolve their issues. read more

AURI - Mushroom Soup - Bakeries Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Love the space, so bright and airy. The pistachio and sweet potato lattes were delicious. Also had parking right next door which we love. Highly recommend the mushroom soup and rose pasta was def my fave. Very good portions too. So delicious but not too heavy. Will def be coming back read more

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My wife and I finally stopped by Auri in Fort Lee after driving past it for months, and we're really glad we did. We went during dinner a couple days after Christmas, and it was decently busy despite the snow (always a good sign) The space itself is warm, cozy, and very clean, and the lighting/furniture make it feel quite welcoming. The pastry showcase right by the entrance is radiant (and tempting!). The service was excellent - warm, friendly, and attentive without hovering over us. The staff also gave great recommendations, which we ended up following (we were really glad we did). We ordered Set Menu B, a 3-course meal consisting of: Auri Pasta Salad, Salmon Papillote, and Mini Rice Cake (milk + black sesame options). We also ordered the Almond Perilla Pasta separately. The Auri Pasta Salad was a great way to start -- fresh, light, and well-balanced. The slightly sweet-tangy dressing was subtle but different from a typical salad, and the portion was generous enough to share. The Almond Perilla Pasta was a standout. Served cool, it had strong nutty flavors with a light, silky sauce and lots of shredded perilla on top. If you're familiar with perilla noodles, this feels both comforting and new. Even for those who are not, it's approachable and very satisfying. The Salmon Papillote was the highlight of the meal. It came wrapped in parchment, and the chef actually came out to open it and explain the dish, which made it feel special. The salmon was moist, the veggies were flavorful, and every bite tasted a little different with its own unique flavor and texture (in a good way). This is definitely something I'd come back for on its own as a stand-alone dish. For the dessert, we had the Milk Rice Cake, which was light, subtly sweet, and perfect after such a flavorful meal. It tasted more like a dessert cake than a traditional rice cake, yet the ingredients are healthier than a traditional dessert cake (great for those who are watching their sugar levels). The cake paired nicely with coffee, which was essential to offset the food coma that typically follows an incredibly satisfying dinner. Overall, the vibe of Auri is a thoughtful, well-executed café with unique dishes, great service, and a cozy vibe. We left full but not weighed down, and we will definitely be back - especially to try more pastries and enjoy the patio when the weather is nicer. Highly recommended for anyone looking for something different in Fort Lee! read more

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Had a great time here and the food is great! Something different in Fort Lee is SO REFRESHING! The waiter was so so kind and hard working. Food was honestly really good. The asian/italian fusion was great and that's coming from an Italian! We will across the street and we will definitely be coming back. read more

A new establishment in Fort Lee which is a fusion restaurant of Korean and European... interesting to try but am I thrilled... give this place a try, I need some time to revisit. The food was better than average but I don't think the price point is on target. The management needs some improvement to either increase the portion size or lower their prices... the plate or dish appeared large but when you dig in, where's the rest of my food... You can tell the management focused a lot on the interior design but the seats are uncomfortable... the spacing needs readjusting because they can fit more tables. Service is fine, it's a cafe like restaurant so nothing to comment. Cute little place... read more

Very cozy cafe in Fort Lee that opens early and serves breakfast. The food is very good. I am happy to have found a nice cafe that opens early where you can grab brunch. Also has nice outdoor sitting area. read more

Adorable setting, delicious food and amazing service. Jose was so attentive and friendly. So excited to go back and try more of the menu. read more

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Fancy interior design; delicious food! Beautiful patio! A good place to have a happy brunch with family and friends. A good place to take a party in outdoor patio in summer! read more

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The latte is good, the food is ok, but the place is very cozy and the service is excellent! read more

AURI - Chicken sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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I stopped by during their soft opening after randomly passing it on the street, and I'm so glad I did! I hadn't heard any buzz about a new café opening, but the space looked so bright and inviting from the outside that it immediately caught my attention. I tried their oat milk matcha (I'm pretty picky about matcha!), and I was really impressed -- especially that you can control the sweetness. Such a nice touch. The overall vibe feels full of potential, and their dessert display looked so tempting. I'm already planning to come back for a ladies' brunch soon. They mentioned they're working on an outdoor patio, which I think will be amazing once the weather warms up. I can already picture it being a perfect hangout spot. While it's not quite a work-from-a-café place yet, they do offer free Wi-Fi, and I'm excited to see how the space continues to grow and evolve. Overall, such a lovely new addition to the neighborhood, and I can't wait to return to try more from their menu! read more

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I went about 2 weeks ago during their soft opening. Food was good. Service was OK. The ambiance was quiet and cozy. The interior and exterior look very modern. Right by the entrance they have bakery pastries. read more

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I visited on a busy Sunday afternoon, but that's no excuse for the chaos I witnessed. The staff were completely overwhelmed and ignored us. When we finally managed to catch someone to order, we were told--in a very dismissive "take it or leave it" manner--that food would take 30 minutes and drinks would take 40.At $40 per person, this place isn't cheap for Fort Lee, yet the service was a total mess. There is a clear lack of communication and system among the staff. I left feeling very disrespected. read more