Came here for a lunch date with my best friend. She got there right at 1 to grab a table right by the lake. Beautiful view and relaxing environment to catch up at. They had lunch specials which we ordered from. I got the chicken low mein and added jumbo shrimp. She got the chicken and broccoli and added jumbo shrimp. We also ordered 2 shrimp tempura rolls. The meals came with an egg roll, salad, or soup. We got all three since we ordered three different lunch specials. We both got cocktails. The cocktails were good. The food was tasty. The service was great too minus the server taking our sushi before we were done. They have parking and they also have indoor seating. read more

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If you're looking for a gorgeous lakeside view, Double Ai delivers. If you're looking for good service and good food...you may want to pack a snack and a lot of patience. The outdoor seating overlooking the lake is absolutely beautiful and easily the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, the scenery ended up being our entertainment because the service certainly wasn't. From the moment we sat down, everything moved at a glacial pace. It took forever to order drinks, food, and dessert. Somewhere along the way, our server managed to bring the wrong meals, completely forget one person's meal, and then act annoyed when we politely asked where it was. Impressive...just not in the way you want. By the time we finished eating, we waited another 30 minutes just to pay the bill. Ironically, before anyone could process our payment, a staff member came over and rather obnoxiously told us we needed to vacate the table because we were done. We explained that we'd love to leave...just as soon as someone actually took our credit card. That's when the owner arrived--with attitude instead of an apology. As for the food, six people ordered six different meals, and only one person thought theirs was okay. Those aren't great odds. Dessert didn't improve things. The lava cakes arrived cold (apparently the lava was on vacation), the presentation looked like an afterthought, and we were told there was no coffee available--even though we could literally see other tables enjoying coffee. Maybe it's a secret menu item? It's a shame because the location is stunning. With better service and better food, this place could be amazing. Until then, I'd recommend grabbing a seat outside, enjoying the lake...and lowering your expectations. My ratings: * Location & View: * Service & Professionalism: If negative stars existed, they'd have earned them. * Food: * Patience Required: One final disappointment--there were no fortune cookies. So, allow me to provide the fortune you never received: "Fortune says: Go somewhere else to eat." That's one fortune I feel pretty confident will come true. read more

It was the 4th of July, and because of the thunderstorms, fireworks were postponed in many counties. So we thought, why not try a new restaurant instead? When we started driving, it was raining like crazy. It honestly felt like we were driving through the middle of a storm, so we took it slow and finally reached the restaurant. To our surprise, the place was almost packed. The restaurant is right by the lake and has a beautiful location. By the time we arrived, the rain had stopped, so I spent a few minutes in the parking lot just enjoying the lake view. We got a table by the window because the outdoor deck was closed due to the rain. Otherwise, I would have definitely picked a table outside. We ordered: Shrimp Tempura - It came with 3 shrimp. It was okay, but we felt it was a little bland. Black Pepper Chicken & Shrimp Sizzler - This was the best dish of the evening. It comes sizzling right to your table, and all the smoke makes it look so tempting. It had 5-6 big shrimp, sliced chicken, broccoli, and other veggies. Everything was cooked well and tasted great. Easy 5/5. Chicken Basil Fried Rice - I like spicy food, and this one had a nice kick. Really enjoyed it. The service was friendly. The only thing I didn't like was that they don't serve tap water, so you have to buy bottled water. The ambience is really nice and doesn't feel like a typical Chinese restaurant. Overall, we had a great experience. We'll definitely be back, especially on a nice evening to sit outside on the deck and enjoy the lake view. Glad we found this place! read more

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A nice venue with outdoor seating. I only briefly saw the inside, but it had a dark modern interior. We sat outside as they are dog friendly and allow dogs outside on the patio. The patio overlooks a lake, umbrella covered tables, so the combination made for a very comfortable beautiful experience. Staff were friendly & efficient, food was amazing. We had the Angry Dragon Roll, Jumbo Godzilla Roll, General Tso Chicken, & Hunan Crispy Chicken. We also had the Beef Skewers (not pictured) & that's what our dog ate. He couldn't give me a review, but he did eat some of it, lol. They do not have a dog specific menu. Overall everything about the experience was excellent, all of the food was delicious. We'd definitely come back if we were in the area. Grades: Angry Dragon Roll: A Jumbo Godzilla Roll: A General Tso Chicken: B+ Hunan Crispy Chicken: A read more

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The restaurant is located right off the street by the lake. The inside is a little dark and you can see the bar and sushi bar. They also have an outdoor patio. They only served bottle water to the table. The sushi and food came out quickly. Most of the food was delicious and flavorful. The salted shrimp and scallops though was tempura base. read more

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I feel so up and down about this place but for TLDR: good food, bottled water, BYO but cork fee, odd bathroom, SLOW service Went for a birthday celebration, reservation at 6:30 table was ready but service took a very long time and we got out at 9. Which sounds like we might've been sticking around but keep in mind - we waited the 30 minutes at our table for someone to take our drink order. Staff seems disinterested in helping tables, and could not be bothered to clear plates when necessary. The experience of having menus in the way while appetizers were served made zero sense, no one cared to take them away. Appetizer plates and the free crispy noodle paper dishes had to be stacked because no one was coming back to take them away. Also, they only offer bottled water no tap, and will charge you for it. This is not advertised or explained, even when wait staff takes your drink order. There is a cork fee of $10 per bottle, but this can be waived if you buy drinks from them. Our waiter was friendly but inattentive. 30 minutes to get water, glasses, or even an ice bucket for the wine is unacceptable. Sushi was good, but for this level of ambiance we were expecting more. Seems the other food options on the menu may be your best bet. Also, one bathroom for the entire restaurant and it was very poorly lit. Large 3 wick candle burning in there seems careless to leave unattended. There were no paper towels when I went. I will say, it was a nice birthday treat they did with ice cream and lava cake! This place, in my opinion, operates like the quality of service and food is much higher, but actually is subpar. read more

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Wayne, NJ - the dishes here are very "greatest hits" of standard Americanized Chinese and Japanese food, with some random Thai thrown in - nothing innovative or authentic - but I really like eating here and have enjoyed most of the entrees I've ordered, which are better than similar fare at restaurants that offer this type of cuisine. To my surprise, the pad Thai is superb! Better than I've had in many Thai restaurants. The noodles have perfect texture, are slightly smoky and not overly sweet. I enjoyed both the beef and chicken versions. The tom kha gai soup is also great. However, the Thai basil chicken, which I asked for "extra spicy," was not basil-y, spicy or Thai flavored - but as long as you're not wedded to authenticity (as I mentioned, the food is tweaked to American palates), it still tastes pretty good. I don't normally order sushi at mixed-Asian cuisine restaurants as they could be hit or miss, but tried a couple of special rolls my friend ordered and they tasted very fresh. The setting in an awesome feature here - the lakefront location with an outdoor deck that's open in warm weather and has a tabletop fire pit. The staff are friendly and service is great, and they're sweet to children. They've thrown in freebies with our orders like complimentary dumplings, sake shots, and ring pops for our kids! The owners are very nice and have a good sense of humor. FYI that they don't offer tap water, only bottle. And it's BYOB. There is a 3% credit card charge, which I see more and more across NJ and everywhere else, especially at family businesses like this one. read more

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One of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. Let me start by saying this is no longer a BYOB restaurant, despite giving every impression that it still is. There is no clear notice that they now have a liquor license, yet they charge a $10 corkage fee per bottle--or require one drink per person to waive the fee. This feels misleading from the start. After a long and frustrating discussion with our waitress--who couldn't clearly explain the policy--a man (who never identified himself as a manager or in any official role) came over. Even after more back-and-forth, the policy remained unclear until we were told definitively: one drink per person to waive the cork fee. By that point, we had already purchased a drink. We decided to stay, as we've dined here many times before without issues. Unfortunately, things only got worse. We specifically asked for our appetizers and entrees to be timed separately. Instead, our main courses arrived while we were still halfway through our appetizers. Then came the biggest issue: the beef teriyaki. The meat was inedible--extremely undercooked, with a bloody taste and raw interior. We immediately stopped eating and called the waitress over. She told us, quite confidently, that it was filet mignon. It absolutely was not. We asked to speak again with the same gentleman. When questioned, he immediately contradicted her and said it was not filet mignon--but then admitted he didn't know what cut of meat it actually was. He went to the kitchen and came back still unable to identify it, only saying it was "beef." At that point, offering us ice cream as compensation felt almost insulting. We asked for the dish to be removed from the bill. Instead, the waitress returned with three cups of vanilla ice cream--and the charge for the dish was still on the bill. We paid and left, including a 20% tip for the waitress, as the issues seemed more systemic than entirely her fault. Be advised: this is not a BYOB restaurant anymore, and based on this experience, I would strongly recommend proceeding with caution. read more

It's been awhile since we've been here. They now have a liquor license with a nice outdoor bar and the patio was redone. Very nice view of Pompton Lakes. The owner Jeff is really nice ! It was my husband's birthday and he got a complimentary shot and after our dinner they came out with ice cream with a candle and sang Happy Birthday . That was such a nice surprise!! The sushi is amazing! We loved the tuna tartare. They had a big selection of rolls, Chinese food and Thai food!! Service was quick! Wishing Jeff all the best!! See you again soon!! read more

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Food: We tried the All Good roll, Sean Sean roll, Dancing Tuna roll, and the Mini That spring rolls -- all had a great mix of flavors and were really enjoyable. Each roll offered something unique, and the combinations worked well together. However, the gyoza and smoked salmon sushi were underwhelming and not quite up to the same standard. Service: Service was decent overall, but a bit slow at times, even when the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. Staff was polite, just not especially attentive or quick. Aesthetic: The interior is beautifully done, with a clean and modern look. There's also a cool outdoor patio that overlooks Pompton Lake, adding a relaxing touch to the dining experience. read more

Double Ai - Chinese Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Located in the heart of Wayne, a beautiful ambiance overlooking the lake! Its BYOB and a good date night spot or group setting for sushi, thai or chinese cuisine. Drinks are made strong and service is quick. read more

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Came here for dinner with friends on Friday night and they were so busy! They have a mix of Chinese and Japanese food so you have plenty of options. We got sushi and fried rice and both were delicious read more

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Service is usually terrible and food while o is nothing special. This restaurant when downhill when the owner's son took it over several years ago. Classic case of the next generation destroying a good establishment started by his parents. read more

Great options, outside dining reasonable price point. Owner Jeff is accommodating and enjoys his customers having a good time.

The outdoor area at Double Ai is absolutely gorgeous, and the bar is beautifully done--truly a food influencer's dream. However, the service left much to be desired. The wait staff was very young and rarely checked in. We were given bottled water (and charged for it) instead of tap, weren't offered small sauce plates for our soy sauce, and chopsticks were never brought to the table. The biggest issue was that my mother-in-law's meal was forgotten not once, but twice, and her second drink never arrived. What was disappointing to see was the stark difference in service--two influencers were filming their experience and received fast, attentive, professional service, while the rest of us did not. The setting is lovely, but consistency in guest experience is key. Food was enjoyable for those of us who got our meal read more

I just love this place! The food is exceptional and the staff is great. They even have a bar inside now and the drinks are delicious! Love the ambiance inside and out! The sushi is so fresh and the Chinese dishes never disappoint. They also have the best fried rice in Jersey in my opinion!! The beef, duck, dumplings, rolls, scallops, eggplant. Can't say enough! Highly recommend!! read more

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Double Ai is one of the most reliable places in the area when it comes to Asian cuisine. I have been here many times and am yet to be disappointed. My personal favorite is the Ten Ingredient Noodle Soup, which always manages to fill me up. I also recently tried the General tso chicken which was coated in a delicious sauce. Overall a great family run business with kind owners, tasty eats, and a beautiful view. read more

Ambience was wonderful Service was so so and the food was just OK. It would be a nice place to just go and have drinks but really nothing else. read more

I've been following Double Ai on Instagram for a while now and finally got to go last night! I didn't make a reservation so had to wait for outdoor seating but the wait was short and you can hang on the couches near the fire pit. We got the steamed pork dumplings and kani salad (SO good) to start. We shared the King Kong and Happy Holiday rolls. The King Kong roll was excellent. Heads up this place is byob. They charge you for water. Idk why some places do that but I get that bottles are more costly than tap. I'd be perfectly fine drinking tap if it were an option. read more

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Great food, friendly people very lovely atmosphere. Excellent cocktail. Everything you want. Is there give a try you'll love it.

Went to Double Ai over the weekend with family and friends and we tried a wide variety of food items - sushi, Thai noodles, soup dumplings, sushi, Cantonese style stir fried lobster. Like how could they all be good? But surprisingly all of us thought each dish was delicious and besides the shrimp dumpling not being our favorite, everything else was REALLY TASTY. Also, loved their updated patio and outdoor bar. Super nice touch, especially as this spot is right by the water. read more

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Ordered sweet and sour chicken it was Tyson chicken nuggets w sweet and sour sauce. Are you kidding me

We tried again and disappointed again. We waited about 30 mins for a table but it was Friday night so it was understandable. We ordered a variety of pups and rolls. But things came to our table randomly. For example some apps and 1 roll. The menu stated one of the apps came with a cucumber salad but when we asked about it we got a response that we didn't understand and were told they would bring us something else. Never happened. We waited a good 40 mins for the rest of our food after asking a few times. We never saw our waitress after she took our order. The bottled water is a rip off and soo not environmentally conscious. read more

Perfect evening on Double Ai deck! Beautiful soft jazz playing as we watch the sun set. Superb service, excellent food and the best vibe for miles! For vegetarians, you can request tofu as a protein substitute for most dishes. I love the veggie moo shu but am trying Thai Basil w/ tofu tonight. My husband loves sushi & sashimi and loves it here too! read more

Double Ai - View from deck - Chinese Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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First off it took over an hour for delivery and not happy with the service they boxed the sushi together and I'm not happy how it was packaged! I'm also not thrilled with the girl who answered the phone she had no idea how to handle the situation kept asking for my phone number order number etc.... Finally was transferred to the manager who asked me for a picture !! Horrible customer service and will not be back!!!! read more

Beautiful to eat outside. They serve liquor and now charge $10.00 corking fee. Also no tap water so $2.00 for a bottle. Not complaining just saying! Salad was very fresh. Food was excellent as always. Orange chicken, chicken lo mein. read more

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Recientemente tuve el placer de cenar en el restaurante Double Si y, sin duda, fue una experiencia gastronómica excepcional. Desde el momento en que entré, quedé impresionado por el ambiente acogedor del lugar tiene una vista al rio hermosa . para una cena romántica o una noche especial con amigos. La verdadera estrella de la noche fue, sin duda, la comida. El menú ofrece una amplia variedad de platos El servicio también merece una mención especial. El personal fue atento, conocedor de los platos y amable en todo momento, lo que contribuyó a que la velada fuera aún más agradable. Por supuesto, no pude resistirme a probar los postres, y si oreo frito En resumen, el restaurante Double Si ofrece una experiencia culinaria de alta calidad ,Si estás buscando una cena memorable en la ciudad waney NJ definitivamente deberías considerar Double Si. Sin duda, volveré para disfrutar de más delicias en el futuro. read more

Double Ai - Oreo frita - Chinese Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Finally had a chance to stop by at Double Ai after all these years of eating across the street on a Friday night and hearing music and people laughing at Double Ai. Came here during the day so there wasn't music playing and there wasn't a massive amount of people. We originally decided to sit outside in their patio area that has a view of the water. However, it was quite sunny and we had babies with us so we decided to sit in doors. Indoors was modern black and had a few decorations. The food itself was typical Chinese. They also had a few Japanese dishes, so which made it Japanese Chinese fusion. The food wasn't anything special, but it was delicious. The service itself was great. We got to meet the owners. They were nice. The restaurant is ran by a son and a mother. The food came on time as expected. All in all, I would go back again. read more

How can you not enjoy sitting at a lake eating asian food. The outdoor seating cannot be beat. I would recommend their dumplings and pad thai. The service and ambiance is great.... as you can eat lakeside and catch some air. The chairs are a little snug for the larger folks, so that would be my only complaint. read more

We came here on Sunday around 6pm and got seated right away. It was my husband and I with our two little ones under 5. We ordered edamame & pork gyoza to start - the edamame was yummy but there was a leftover noodle on the bottom of the dish (not sure if it just wasn't washed all the way?) The gyoza were good. For mains, we got the kids House Lo Mein to share which was yummy. For sushi, we got the Princess, Scorpion King, Happy Ending and Bounty rolls along with the Ikura & Tobiko on the side, for my husband. He said the Ikura tasted like it's been out for a while. I really enjoyed the Princess roll but the Scorpion King tasted a little too fishy (and we eat a pretty decent amount of sushi). Overall it was an okay experience - they do have a patio if you want to sit outside and overlook the lake. read more

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Service on the deck was lacking. The waitress ignored our table. After 40 minutes - the waitress came to take our order but only after after we asked for her 3 times - and she forgot the tablet required to place the order. Multiple tables ordered, were served, ate and left before we ordered. My favorite part was when she brought the check to our table for a meal that had yet to be served. The view was gorgeous but the service was awful. read more

Chinese food menu and sushi are awesome. The only spot I order from and I've tried several. I drive 20 minutes to get food from here. Not a fan of the ramen. Probably needs to be eaten there. read more

This was a very strange experience. Service was extremely slow when it was not very busy. We saw a woman in white greeting customers and tending to the plants and asked her if we could order since we had been waiting a while. She yelled that she "did not work there" and that we would need to ask a server. Later on, she proceeded to ask other customers how they were doing, pouring some wine for other guests. Very, very bizarre. I will say the food was good. I had the prawns with walnuts, which I enjoyed. It was also really nice to be by the lake. Good views, but I don't believe this makes up for the strange service. I'm not sure that I will return! read more

Double Ai - Prawns with Walnut - Chinese Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

This place is a great spot if you want to have an outdoor meal. They have a really nice outdoor side patio where you can look at the lake. We went during the fall, and the leaf foliage was beautiful. It looked like a picture out of a painting. We went on a Sunday and arrived around 1240. They seated us, but the kitchen didn't open till one and there was already about four tables set. We didn't mind because we were in no rush and just wanted to enjoy the beautiful day. The place is BYOB while we waited. They gave us some wonton crisp strips With duck sauce. For my meal, I had the shrimp pad Thai I ordered it spicy, but it wasn't spicy at all. There was a good amount with it, and I liked the tofu that was in it. The other person that I went with, had the Ramen with chicken, which looked really good. There was a large amount of chicken in it. Highly recommend this place if you want to eat outside. read more

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Mix of sushi and classical Chinese food. Good quality, fair price good service great view of patio on a lake.!

Always fresh and yummy never lets me down during COvid the amount of ramen and sushi we ordered from here in insane! Also ordered trays of sushi for a superbowl party and it was 10/10 read more

Double Ai is my go to for Chinese. Now they have a full bar too, so we enjoy Mai Tai's and other Asian fusion drinks. Food is high level , not your run of the mill Asian take out. Vibe is fun as well. Love this place! read more

Nice view. On the water with indoor and outdoor seating options. Has a parking lot. We ordered 7 dishes and everything tasted good. The salt and pepper scallops and jalapeño yellow tail appetizer are a must. The warning is that the service is slow. It took almost two hours to get our food. But we were not in a rush so not an issue. I read the review before dining here and others had same issue. Not a place to stop at if you are on a tight schedule. If not, relax and enjoy a menus with tons of options. read more

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The food is excellent, service is great and the scallop diner is excellent. General Taos chicken is also very good. Appetizers are good and atmosphere and view of the lake adds to ambience. read more

This is my first time ever leaving a bad review for a restaurant but I will not be returning. I almost felt like the whole thing was a joke. If you don't know the owner you are completely ignored. Sat down at our table and had to finally ask someone for our waitress after sitting there for over 25 minutes. Mind you we waited an hour for our table on a Tuesday night. Drinks were ordered that never came. We saw the owner drinking but my husbands beer never came. We had to literally beg for a water and soda for our kids. The wine glasses we were given were filthy and disgusting. No one was nice except for a woman who was sitting at the bar when we left and thanked us. She was the only positive thing about this place. They need to seriously figure out their customer service. Such a shame because it's a beautiful outdoor area but the way it's run is absolutely terrible. If you go be prepared to be there for hours and be really frustrated. Every single table around us was also complaining. read more