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    Cafe Island

    4.2 (14 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Ramyeon
    Payal P.

    Pretty ok Korean food court located in Island Spa and Sauna. I think there might be better Korean food outside the spa area but this is pretty decent for what is offered. I got the mushroom ramyeon- it is filling, the mushrooms were rubbery (which I like), and it was perfectly spiced.

    Hardly any meat...
    Pragya M.

    I understand that the pandemic is tough, but the place was super crowded with hardly any available seats to sit! Yet the cafe has declined in quality and offerings. For one, they removed several items off the menu - including the spicy rice cakes (ddukbokki), which I craved and would come to Island Spa specifically for! There are very few staple Korean options left... Second, the food was just bland and not great for vegetarians. They don't even replace the side dishes to be meat-free if you are vegetarian. I got the bimbimbap and was really disappointed- the vegetables are not even pickled nor they have any oil/sauce.... I essentially got steamed vegetables and plain rice for $16. Third, they've become a bit stingy. When I asked for sesame oil to add to my bland rice, I was told I had to pay $1 extra. They used to just keep the bottles out for us to use as condiments. They also pre-pour the Gochujang for the bimbimbap instead giving a bottle (as is typical at Korean restaurants) and would presumably charge if you asked for more. My boyfriend got the Tonkatsu and there was hardly any meat on it - he was basically eating a chip! Sadly, this experience has definitely made me less likely to want to come to Island Spa & Sauna (or recommend it to friends), and now will definitely eat out before/after my visit instead of eating here.

    Volcano Roll with side of Miso Soup
    Danieliza F.

    Ahhhh I'm soooo happy that I'm able to fulfill my usual cravings of the Volcano Roll easily without even having to go into Island Spa Every single time I go to Island Spa, I never leave without having the Volcano Roll and if there's a time I just couldn't have it for some reason, I get really sad lol I've always wanted to be able to just order it, pick it up, and go because I randomly crave it like ALL the time and NOW I CAN! Honestly, I haven't been able to find other sushi places around that has this kind of combo of ingredients inside the roll. Thinking about it now while writing, it's making me want to order one after this haha!

    Salmon with shrimp tempura, avocado, crab, lettuce.
    Ms F.

    Better for sushi. Avoid the beef bibimbap! The beef tasted old. Volcano Roll: too spicy and spicy tuna was salty. The imitation crab was too spicy I had to remove. Pineapple wasn't ripe. Island Roll: The sauce they used for the salmon was sweet and mild. Not spicy. Beef Bibimbap: ground beef tasted old and half the veggies were raw- carrots, pickled daikon. Avoid. Sushi seems more fresh than the bibimbap and not heavily doused in sauce.

    beef soondubu
    Khanh N.

    A friend had suggested we venture out to dine at Cafe Island. Which is basically the dining area of the well known Island Spa. I was intrigued how we could dine when we did not visit the spa. Anyways, their menu here is a typical korean food variety and they also have a section for sushi. I opted for the the beef tofu soup (soondubu) and we had shared an order of the Island fries. I liked how they have a barcode thing where when you scan with your phone, it takes you to their menu to order and the waiter will serve you your food. Let me tell y'all, the service was 10/10; our waitress was so cute and super attentive. I think that's what started off with positive vibes and the food was just as good! My tofu soup was bursting with flavor and the egg was already cracked in it for me. It did not look steamy but I must warn anyone, please make sure you blow your soup before you eat. I had received three banchan dishes. I think it was potato, radish and some kimchi. My dish also came with white rice. The Island fries consisted of bulgogi with spicy mayo and what seems to be the infamous eel sauce? I am not sure but it all paired really well together. Honestly, I was a bit skeptical of why we would dine here out of numerous of places around this area but I am glad we did.

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    i'm so happy that Island Spa now has takeout!!! will definitely be ordering myself a bulgogi and maybe my favorite smoothie green machine!!

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    4.6(56 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    I know I said no more sushi buffets but the buffet lover in me just couldn't stay away. This is the…read morelast time, I swear!! I tried to give this new spot a fair shot, especially because it's so close to me, but it was pretty disappointing to say the least. The cooked food selection was limited. No fried oysters?! On top of that, the cooked food that we did order was bland and bordered on nursing home food. Service was very slow even though it wasn't busy. It took almost an hour for the sushi to be served and we only ordered 2 rolls and a few pieces of nigiri. I noticed that there were way more waitstaff than sushi chefs. The interior was decorated beautifully and the employees were nice, but that's really the only positive thing I have to say :(

    AYCE + BYOB! Yes, everything on the menu is fair game, not just sushi (a question I had before…read morecoming in). I didn't anticipate the restaurant to be so packed as it looks unassuming given its location, but I was wrong! Had to wait a good 30-40 minutes to get a table for 2. Once you review the menu, you put up the sign that says "service needed" to indicate to the staff you are ready to order. They have disclaimers (rightfully so) to not over order as to minimize food waste.Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and tasted very fresh! Def a great deal (just under $30 PP for all you can eat) and a great variety of options.

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    Ottoyee Japanese Cuisine

    4.1(58 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Ottoyee serves as a great late night spot, with its cozy wooden interior providing a calming…read moreatmosphere to anyone who walks through its doors! I've eaten at Ottoyee for months now, and each experience has been incredibly delicious. However, the only thing is that the wait time can run very long. Not for the food to arrive, but for placing the order. We tried to get the attention of the waiter on staff multiple times, but was either ignored or they were behind the screen attending to something else. The wait time was around 15-20 minutes, but this is likely attributed to the small staff. Otherwise though, they were incredibly kind and knowledgeable of the menu and we still had a delicious experience as usual.

    I so wanted to love this place, and was so excited to try it when reading the menu. Otoro? Ramen?…read moreGyudon? It all sounded like the perfect restaurant, but I'm really hesitant to return. Upon entertaining on a weekend evening, there were a few tables with patrons but not too busy. The restaurant did seem a bit understaffed with only one person taking orders / bringing food out, making it difficult to flag down this one person to successfully take our order and ask for anything additional throughout the night. Gyudon: for the price, we were really surprised at how small of a portion this was. It was not only in a small bowl, but the meat was layered on top perfectly deceiving you to think that there was more than there actually was. The majority of this dish was rice, and with limited sauce at that. As displayed on the menu images it was to be served with a runny egg, but unfortunately we got a fully cooked one (disappointing, as we were looking for something to mix with the rice!) Sushi: We got a 3 rolls and they were just alright. They were pretty small in size, with less rice than I'm used to (which is something I do like - I would rather more fish than rice!) With us getting spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and spicy scallop - they all kind of tasted the same, so I wish the fish wasn't as heavily masked with spicy mayo. Ramen: I got the black garlic ramen, and it wasn't the best, but wasn't the worst. I've purchased fresh ramen packages in the supermarket before and it tasted just like that, so it made me disappointed knowing I could achieve the same at home. The soup itself was extremely rich and fatty, and the charsiu had no flavor whatsoever leaving much to be desired. The main reason I'm rating this so low is upon having my last bites of sushi, I could tell something was off. I don't recall which specifically I had but I made a statement that it was extremely fishy and off putting. Fast forward later that night, I was hunched over the toilet vomiting with stomach pain - and I can deduct that the sushi was the culprit. I might consider trying Ottoyee again due to the great deals they have listed on food delivery apps, but the sushi quality (quite literally) put a bad taste in my mouth.

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    Sushi O Asian Bistro - Spicy Crab King Roll

    Sushi O Asian Bistro

    3.9(337 reviews)
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    I visited Sushi O yesterday, and I was surprised at how empty it was because the interior was…read morereally beautiful and had such a nice vibe. I ordered the Judy Roll, spicy salmon, spicy crab, and the Crazy Tuna Roll. The Judy Roll was really good, and the Crazy Tuna Roll ended up being my favorite of the night. The spicy crab was decent, but I personally felt it had a little too much crab mixed in. Overall, the sushi tasted fresh, and the restaurant itself was clean and inviting. I honestly expected the place to be much busier because the atmosphere and food were solid. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

    One of our favorite things to eat whether ordering in, or at a restaurant is sushi. It's always…read moresad when we want good sushi on a Sunday, or Monday, because those are the days that our favorite local sushi place is closed. We decided to roll the dice, try a new place, and we were not disappointed. We ordered take out from Sushi O Asian Bistro in Edison, NJ, and were pleasantly surprised. Everything was fresh and delicious, and I was happy to see once I arrived that they had a Crispy Rice Sushi special, which I happily added on to our order. We also got the Salmon Sushi, Miso Soup, California Rolls, Mango Avocado, Salmon Avocado Roll, Spicy King Crab Roll, American Dream Roll, and Lobster King Roll. Cozy little restaurant, not crowded during lunch, and everything was ready when I arrived.

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    Cafe Island - korean - Updated September 2026

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