It is sexy, unpretentious, and welcoming. You can walk in by yourself without feeling awkward; the…read morestaff won't sit you by the bathroom or some weird corner. Taverna Veranda attracts cool, chill folks who enjoy good music, company, and food. And you can come alone and be treated with dignity by both patrons and staff. It is that kind of environment. No cheap elitism, no wannabes. I came on a Friday night to enjoy their seafood special and the DJ. If you want to carry a conversation, maybe avoid Friday nights. If you wanna dance then Friday night is good. DJ spins a selection of high beat Arabic music that will get you moving for sure. I had the pink snapper, which was huge and is meant to be shared among three people. It comes with two choices of sides and i recommend the spicy broccoli and spicy fries. For mezze you must try the babaganoush. It comes with pomegranate seeds and fresh chopped cherry tomatoes, for a mildly tart and sweet nuance. It comes with pita bread roasted with rosemary. Kefte is another winner; bite size meatballs with tzatsiki sauce. But something you rarely see in ordinary middle Eastern restaurants is the saganaki. You must order it. Especially if you are having a stiff drink...it will help soak up that 40% proof alcohol. The cheese was gooey melty perfection, sizzling hot with lemon wedge on top. You have the sweet tardiness of the lemon combined with the saltiness of the cheese. Speaking of stiff drinks, the señorita is strong and well made. If you had a particularly rough week, you will appreciate the bartender. The glass is large, with about 1.7 Oz of Don Julio 1942 añejo. The view is lovely. I was sitting inside as it was a warm summer night. But as the weather cools and the mosquitos leave, I want to chill on the terrace, at brunch.

A friend of ours recommended this spot so we gave it a shot on a weekend evening when we were in…read morethe area. We didn't have a reservation but they had a high top table available so got seated right away. Service was friendly and professional. We ordered the swordfish and the skirt steak which both were pretty good. A touch on the pricey side for both dishes but we can say we enjoyed the flavors. Cute restaurant with good ambiance that's good for both an intimate dinner or even a nice night out with a group.

Have had several stop-ins since the last review. Today's stop with Red entailed the succulent…read moremuscles in the spicey sauce and bread. I will note the bread was not fresh as usual. Will overlook it this time as it was still edible for me, but not Red. I order the pork chops (maybe the third time now) while Red orders the beef Pad Thai. While waiting on the soups I slurp down the spicy broth left behind from the muscles. What a sin that the couple behind us left their muscle broth behind! Finally, the soups arrive. Red gingerly sips her beef broth and I gulp my Sweet and Sour soup. It had a piece of pineapple, mushrooms, okra and grape tomatoes. Tasted every bit as healthy as delicious. The lunch special pork chops arrive with two porkchops, instead of three - which is reflected in the price difference. Perhaps the menu should state the difference. Red enjoys her food with no complaints. Always a treat to eat at SEAK.

Everything was delicious. My dish was the bun special loved my sweet balls and chicken with shrimp…read moreroll. Thai tea was refreshing and yummy. Everything was fulfilling and you had extras highly recommend if you're in the area to stop n try. Music was also on point. Service was very friendly and inviting.

We stumbled on this spot on a road trip back home and had some of the best food of the summer!…read more The Hamburg steak is a deliciously flavorful hamburger-style meat with a side of rice and gyoza, and even a cup of miso soup! The mochi donut was also incredible. This Japanese supermarket features tons of Asian ingredients, food, and drinks but also has an extensive food court-style eating space with many options! Counter service and self-seating (it's very hard to find a table on the weekends). Highly recommend!!

Summer festival (games and food stalls) was here a couple weeks ago - soooo many people, hard to…read morefind parking, but delicious options all around. They closed off part of the back lot for the food stalls and the parking lot backed up so much onto River Rd that the cops had to come manage entry/exit traffic. Lots of deals, ice cream and more tastes.

It was good and cheap. Especially when I wanted a fast taste of home, I would pop into one of their…read morestores and have a quick lunch there. However, the entire chain has closed. This is a great loss to the sushi-loving community in NYC.

It's often maligned by more sophisticated sushi lovers but in the world of Supermarket Sushi…read moreDaikichi Sushi in the Mitsuwa Marketplace is worlds apart! Other take out sushi found in many ethnic/gourmet supermarkets falls short on quality across the board with soggy nori, dried out rice, questionable fish, bad wasabi and that ever present pink ginger. Daikichi is a sort of catering service and not simply some employee trained to roll up basic offerings and slap them in a plastic container with bamboo graphics. This sushi is of course still best eaten as soon as it's stocked in the cooler, the eyes need to be used in making a choice rather than being stuck on one particular menu selection. It appears they make sushi in two major waves, first is at opening (9:30 am) and the second is around noon for the grab and go lunch crowd. Later in the day they slow production and begin to discount the remainder. The selection is varied and seasonal, my personal favorite here is either the Toro Maki or Sake Maki (under $6 for two). Futo maki, Temaki, Uramaki, Inari and Nigiri sushi are readily available in the chiller. It's been my personal experience that they don't do requests and the workers seem a bit unengaging but the product is solid and priced well. Party platters are available ranging in price from 25-55 dollars here's a link to the menu http://www.mitsuwa.com/restaurants-shops/restaurants-sushi/daikichi-sushi/ The wasabi is unfortunately prepackaged but of good quality however you can buy small cups of it when available right in the case. If you cant find soy sauce or chopsticks ask the casher. Go easy on the bluefin tuna! Before You Eat Any Fish http://www.seafoodwatch.org/seafood-recommendations/sushi Protect The Worlds Oceans http://www.youtube.com/user/LastOceanNZ BSE2-58

Korean @ Edgewater, NJ…read more Ordered bibimbob which was very good. Also, banchan tasted pretty good. The service was prompt.

We went here in a Saturday afternoon. As soon as we walked in service greeted us with a smile…read more The view was calming as it was looking over the Hudson Rive. We ordered the Beef Bulgogi and the seafood sundubu (soft tofu stew) with rice on the side. The side dishes were flavorful. Fresh. And delicious

My friends recommended me this spot in the heart of Fort Lee. You may have to find street parking,…read moreand I would recommend a reservation on the weekends. The inside is super cute, and the display of the food is top notch. - Hand-roll set, (5/5): very worth your money! this entire set can definitely fill you up, and each of the hand rolls are so unique in flavor and super filling. I love the banchan as well, and my favorite is the edamame, which I think or flavored with miso butter?? - Pork Cutlet set, (4.5/5): got curry on the side as extra for $5, because it doesn't feel right to have tonkatsu without curry! The cutlet itself was fried very well, and it was not oily at all. it was on the sliiightly drier side, but I recommend getting it with the curry - Yuzu Cheesecake, (3.75/5): can taste the yuzu here, but the texture itself was a bit crumby, and I prefer a creamier texture. the serving size was also a bit small, and we felt that the strawberry didn't really pair well with the cheesecake overall I would come here again to try their other menu items! I heard their dons were pretty good. that's all from me thanks for reading :^)

Great spot in Fort Lee for high quality Japanese food in a nice yet casual setting. I especially…read morelove the lunch Gozen options. I ordered the Unagi Don Gozen ($42)- it came with a whole tray of different delicious items, with the star of the show being a generous amount of unagi (eel) over rice. The eel was cooked very well and the rice was flavorful with a bit of sweetness. There was also a small bowl of udon noodles, some sashimi, a crispy tempura shrimp in a yummy creamy sauce, flavorful edamame, mashed potato with corn, and some pickled veggies - quite the diverse array, all of which was tasty. The restaurant itself has a rather simple yet elegant Japanese wooden design. The prices suggest it's a more high end place, but the vibe is actually rather casual. The staff are very attentive and the service speed is pretty quick. Overall, I would definitely give Moru 4.5 stars if I could. I think it's great for most types of occasions, and the only reasons it's not getting 5 stars is because I do think the prices are a tad higher than I would've hoped and I think they could've done a bit more in terms of designing the place to match the price point. That being said, I still highly recommend Moru, especially for a nice lunch.

I've dined here many times, and the authentic Chinese cuisine is the best in the Edgewater area…read more This evening, I enjoyed my seasonal favorite--soft-shell crab prepared salt-and-pepper style--and it was outstanding! I'll definitely be back before the season ends. The seafood pan-fried noodles never disappoint, and I also ordered another longtime favorite, the clay pot eggplant. Both dishes were excellent, as always. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Chinese food and consistently great flavors. The owner, Tony, always greets guests warmly and makes everyone feel welcome. Our waiter, Peter, was attentive and provided excellent service throughout the meal. It's an all-around enjoyable dining experience, made even better by the beautiful Hudson River waterfront view. A true neighborhood gem that keeps us coming back.

I'll start by saying that I still think River House is the best Chinese restaurant locally ,but…read moretoday I tried their shrimp and broccoli and it was somewhat disappointing. The shrimp potion , as expected is always less than chicken entrees. But this wasn't the main issue. The shrimp had a stronger than usual seafood taste like it wasn't thoroughly washed and the texture was tougher than in used to like it was possibly overcooked. The sauce was god and the broccoli tasty but the shrimp was a little offputting. I'm not sure I would order the shrimp and broccoli again.

We've eaten here many times; both in the restaurant and take out. But last night was the first time…read morewe ever ate outside, so I figured I'll leave a nice review. Not sure if this is family owned, but every-time we go, the entire restaurant staff says "Hello", "Thank You Very Much" and "Bye Bye" would lead me to believe it's one big happy family. We always order sushi, and last night was no different. We did start with the Shrimp Tempura App (4 Shrimp No Vegetables). So fresh and piping hot. We ordered 2 Special Rolls (Fuji & Mexican) along with the Philadelphia Roll. They were all good. It was a nice way to end the weekend. If we had a sweater, we'd stay longer...

Sushi Cruise is one of my favorite Sushi restaurants in all of Bergen County! They are always so…read morefriendly and welcoming. On warmer days they offer outside seating. Always fresh and delicious. My favorite roll is the "Mountain" and I also enjoy the "Red Dragon." Ideally located on the waterfront in Edgewater- wonderful view of Manhattan. Great lunch specials MON-SAT. Extensive menu with lots of cooked items as well. Also- it's a BYOB. You can't go wrong with Sushi Cruise!

NYC is catching up to major Japanese cities in terms of its sushi scene. World class sushi can be…read morehad for big $$$$. And very good sushi can be had for far, far less. There are many mid-tier, mid-priced sushi-ya -- not famous, but locally beloved -- tucked away in just about every residential neighborhood in Tokyo. Here, on the UWS, Tsumo is just this sort of favorite. I guess the biggest difference between Tsumo and its Japanese cousins is that unlike many neighborhood joints in Tokyo, Tsumo isn't owned and operated by a third generation sushi chef working alongside his (invariably his) son and wife. Tsumo UWS (one of two locations) features numerous sushi counters and many sushi chefs working for a nameless (to us) executive chef, working for a nameless (to us) company. For better or for worse, that doesn't make the sushi any less delicious. The sushi chefs are impeccably trained. Maybe there is something factory standardized about it all, but like it or not, the shari is prepared perfectly (more competently than One Bite these days), each piece of neta aged to a good texture and flavor and well cut. In short, the quality is on par with (perhaps even better than) a good neighborhood sushi-ya in Tokyo. At Tsumo, however, the "omakase" (read: set menu) doesn't vary much if at all. It's the same from season to season, from year to year. You can choose your own adventure to some extent by adding on pieces after the set meal is over. Missing is the element of surprise and the thrill of trying something new and unexpected that an itamae pulls out from a box under the sushi counter just for you. And missing is that special relationship you can develop with a kindly itamae who saves you a helping of special early May hotaru ika, or specially prepared shiokara or other chinmi b/c he knows it's the only week of the year when you'll be able to try it. But present: - I really do mean it when I say the shari is perfect. The short grain rice is seasoned with a touch of akazu, not too much sugar or salt, compressed into the right density, size, temperature and shape for how the neta is cut. - Each piece of neta is perfectly aged, in some cases garnished in a restrained way with, e.g. radish and chives, sturgeon caviar, black truffles, fried leeks. I like that the garnishes are not over the top and do not overwhelm the high quality fish. At our most recent meal, some pieces were overdressed with the viscous, almost syrupy soy sauce used in house (e.g. the hand roll and, to my great sadness, the uni), but this isn't always the case, here. We continue to be pretty darn happy with Tsumo, especially for this price point.

TSUMO - UWS was an absolute blast. We went as a group of six…read moreand had such a fun, high‑energy experience from start to finish. The vibe is lively without feeling chaotic, and the staff clearly loves what they do, which makes a huge difference. The omakase was AMAZING, especially for the price. Every piece felt thoughtful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Starting with the 13 initial pieces was perfect, and we loved being able to add more afterward. It made the whole experience feel flexible and indulgent without pressure. Great food, great energy, and a format that works perfectly for a group night out. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend.

Sushi W is a really great, inexpensive introduction to omakase. I've been here about half a dozen…read moretimes now, and the fish has always been great. They're a liiiiittle wasabi-heavy for my taste, but honestly, that seems to be a me problem (and it's the only complaint I've ever had). It's a pretty no-frills place, which I actually like. There's a little menu at the table, and someone comes around throughout the meal to tell you about the bites you've had as you move through the courses. The staff is always really friendly and efficient. I also appreciate that they change things up. On my most recent visit, we had three fish of the day, and all three were delicious. I recently brought a friend here for her birthday, and she loved it. I didn't realize they would give her a little birthday bite, which was such a nice surprise. Maybe someday I'll be brave enough to ask them to omit the wasabi for me, but until then, I'm still very happy to keep coming back.

Sushi omakase @ 98th St. & Lexington Ave. The following for…read morethe omakase: Kami zuke-marinated tuna in soy sauce Kampachi with basil Bronzino with lemon zest Ika(squid) Gindara(sable fish) torched ponzu sauce with sweet onion Ikura, torotaku(minced bluefin tuna& takuan roll) Salmon with truffle sauce, hotate(scallop) with lemon salt, albacore with scallion & ginger,striped bass with sweet onion, uni, unagi with sancho pepper,minced kampachi & scallion roll Sake paring I preferred sushi without too much sauce. It was fun to play games to get extra sushi pieces. It was nice the price included tips and was very reasonable.