My wife took me here on my birthday and what a find this was! They typically do cooking classes, but if you come for a meal, you're in for a treat. We sat at the chef's table and had a limited 4 course selection to choose from. It began with a wonderful tuna crudo that was light and almost summery with the strawberries and cucumbers that surprisingly complimented the incredibly flavorful tuna. The spinach gnudi was a small salad that also had a number of components I would have never dreamed to combine, but they all paired nicely with each other. The main course was a lamb that was perfectly cooked, and though I didn't care for the accompaniment of figs, the rest of the dish more than made up for it. To finish off, we ended with asian pear crisp. You don't often see Asian pears incorporated into cooking. However, Asian pears actually being one of my favorite fruits this was welcome surprise and fantastic way to end the evening. Or so it would be, had they not brought out an additional crem bruele for my birthday, which was also excellent. I very very much enjoyed my meal here and wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone. Sitting at the chef's table is also a special treat as I thoroughly enjoyed watching that process that is traditionally kept behind closed doors. I will definitely be making a return trip whether it's for new menu offerings or to try one of their cooking classes. read more

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I had been to Heirloom Kitchen years ago, but apparently had not written a review. Regardless, I remembered absolutely adoring that meal, which had driven me to their sister restaurant, Judy's, earlier this year for another phenomenal experience. So, when I was looking for a place to take my brother for his birthday, a second visit to Heirloom seemed like a fantastic option. I examined the current menus to discover that their Sunday evening menu-of-the-month was "Friendsgiving" themed, meaning it was full of holiday cheer and the Fall flavors both my brother and I adored. I was completely sold on the idea and went to secure a reservation. Unfortunately, seats at the Chef's counter had been booked, but they did offer a second row "back counter", which was a bit higher to enable guests to see over the front row and into the kitchen action. I figured those seats would be more exciting than the regular dining room, so I set us up in that area. I also noted in the reservation that we would be celebrating a birthday during our visit. When we arrived, we were taken to our seats where a "Happy Birthday" postcard and message were waiting for us, which was such a gracious sentiment! We were also quickly greeted by Mike, who watched over our meal in conjunction with Kristin, and they were both beyond lovely and engaging. In addition to our delightful interactions with them, we adored that members of the kitchen staff took turns introducing each course to us; this allowed us to feel like we were truly welcome, breaking the invisible barrier between the back and front of the house. From a beverage perspective, the restaurant offered several bottles of local Alba Vineyards wine and four crafted mocktails. Since I had a decent drive home, I decided to stick with the non-alcoholic selections, trying both of the Palapas, which were their interpretations of sangria. The white version used chamomile tea, peach, spice, and citrus. It was light and fruity with surprising notes of pineapple. The red version utilized mint tea, apple, spice, and citrus. The peppermint went surprisingly well with the apple and spice. Both drinks were delicious and just sweet enough, though I found the white variety more refreshing. I also took a sip of my brother's La Morenita, which contained tamarind, winter spices, and pineapple. I did not love the particular spices used in that mocktail, but found the base otherwise enjoyable. Neither of us tried the remaining spiced cranberry beverage, since it seemed to be the least complex. The Friendsgiving six-course tasting menu blew us away with its creativity and bold flavors. We left full, satisfied, and simply in awe. Our meal included the following items (had to shorten my comments to fit): AMUSE: Apple fritter topped with Comte cheese and shaved truffles --Resembled a cider donut. Super soft and fluffy on the inside with perfect slight crunch on the outside. Aromatic toppings added a complexity that paired well with the sweet bite. FIRST: Roasted Carrot Tartare served on toasted sourdough and topped with pickled grapes, herb aioli, and shaved cured egg yolk--Delicious, but the aioli overpowered the thin layer of carrots. SECOND: Pave (like a less heavy potato gratin that was flash-fried) over butternut squash puree, paired with a smoked turkey rillette and covered with a horseradish foam.--Rich and delicious. Turkey rillette was like a mind game, because it tasted like you were eating real sliced turkey, rather than a thick pate of the meat. THIRD: Cannelloni wrapped around sweet fennel sausage with a creamy pot pie sauce, topped with crispy sage, and drizzled with brown butter.--The dish I thought that I would like the least, as I was not a sausage fan, but it was actually one of my favorites. FOURTH: Cornbread stuffing with cranberry butter--Another unique and heavenly creation. Slices of the bread contained bits of cornbread, carrot cake, and stuffing in the perfect ratios. The smooth, creamy cranberry butter was topped with dried cranberry crumbles for texture and was delicious enough to enjoy on its own. FIFTH: Short Rib with chanterelle duxelle over a parsnip and sunchoke puree, jus, and crispy sunchoke chips--Meat was tender and had notes of cumin. The seasonal Fall vegetables added layers of flavor and texture. It was hearty and comforting. SIXTH: Nutella Mousse pie--WOW! Base of the "pie" was more like a soft chocolate cake topped with a thick layer of decadent Nutella mousse and pieces of coffee-dusted meringue. Served with a creme fraiche ice cream and hazelnut brittle. BONUSES: Pear jelly candies and an insanely good Caramel Apple dessert from the kitchen that included a small cake, burnt cinnamon ice cream, caramelized puff pastry crumble, and miso butterscotch caramel. On top of these tidbits, the staff took a Polaroid of us, which they gave us on the way out, along with a signed copy of the special menu. It was one of the best experiences we had had in a while! read more

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I brought my husband here for his birthday celebration. The fixed menu had all sorts of different and interesting items. There were 4 courses, each one with 3-4 choices for diners to pick from. We sat at the chef's counter so we got to see how the staff worked and how the entrees were put together. Each course is a somewhat small portion but packed full of flavor, and altogether it's a decent amount of food. Overall an expensive but worthwhile experience, great for celebrating special occasions. read more

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I enjoyed the food but the food came out way too slowly. 4 course service took 2 hours long. Waiting for each dish was a bit excruciatingly painfully long. It also didn't really help being able to see part of the staff - as they didn't honestly seem busy most of the time. There were moments where some chefs were standing around or chit chatting and we have been waiting for our food for over 20 minutes. The dishes themselves - I enjoyed the first course the best. The rest were fine. I felt like the cuisines didn't really all seem to fit--- the stuffed peppers gave a Mediterranean feel and flavors but then the fish dish had pandan/coconut, asian flavors? The first course, we picked a cheeseburger tartare so that is american. It seemed a bit disconnected overall but also since we had to wait so long in between dishes, the disconnection wasn't as obvious. read more

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Five stars. Of course. How else to mark a night that made me believe, once again, that the world can still be astonishingly kind? My wife and I went to Heirloom Kitchen for our anniversary. We sat at the chef's counter which is, in my opinion, the proper place to sit if you want to be reminded that cooking, like writing, is a deeply human act of love. The Chef's Tasting menu was billed as a "Greatest Hits" and that is exactly what it was. But not in the tired way. These were not retreads. These were old friends dressed for a celebration. The meal began with citrus cured hamachi that nearly shimmered with light. The first bite was like hearing a melody you forgot you knew. I expected the mycelium broth to be earthy and rich, but instead it had a light sweetness that cradled the fish like a secret it had waited years to share. I could have glady sipped a gallon of that sweet nectar. Next came the crab tartlet. A tartlet is a small thing, a humble word. But there was nothing small about the taste. Generous lumps of crab, both claw and body, piled into a bite that managed to feel like standing on a dock at dusk with your bare feet in salt water. Then came the course that made me laugh softly into my napkin: potato salad and caviar, adorned with a buttermilk horseradish foam that could make even a cynic weep. It was playful and precise, the kind of dish that tells you not to take life too seriously while being very serious about flavor. But the octopus. My God, the octopus. I've lived a fair few years and eaten a fair few things but I have never had octopus that tasted like that. Tender without apology. Charred just enough to whisper stories from the flame. I was quiet during this course, not from politeness, but from reverence. The pork chop followed, thick and proud, served with strawberries two ways and pickled cherry peppers. Noah, our server, had said the strawberries were going to surprise me. I believed him because he had kind eyes and a world of expereience. I did not know they would harmonize with the pork in a way that made me feel like the chef had peered into the part of my brain labeled childhood summer dinners and rebuilt them from scratch. Dessert was a mango lassi deconstructed and then put back together again in a dream. Mango sorbet, yogurt espuma, yogurt cake. This was not just a dessert, it was an old song in a new key. I wanted to applaud. The service? Flawless. Noah in particular deserves a page of his own. Warm, knowing, funny, unhurried yet always punctual. The kind of guide you want when you're taking a journey worth remembering. Heirloom Kitchen remains my favorite restaurant for special occasions because it understands something most places forget. That food is not just about feeding the body. It is about feeding memory, feeding joy, feeding that part of you that hopes there's still magic left in the world. Yes, it is expensive. But so is every good thing. And when you leave, full and blinking into the night, you will not regret a penny. read more

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We booked a seat at the Chefs counter table for the 4 course prix fixe menu. It was one of the better meals that I've had in NJ. Great experience with a view of several of the cook stations, and delicious food Each of the courses had interesting presentation and was delicious Favorite was the satay style pork shoulder, which was cooked perfectly, and really flavorful. Service was great. Staff were very friendly, and engaged with us at the chefs counter. They actually shared a few of their cooking tips, which was really cool. We left pretty full, as some of the courses were quite substantial. Based on the quality of the food and the service, I think that the pricing is very reasonable. Will definitely return. I do in particular want to try the 7 course tasting menu on Sundays. read more

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Heirloom Kitchen is truly something special. From the moment we walked in, it felt warm, inviting, and perfectly set up for a cozy, hands-on cooking experience. We made garlic bread, seafood pasta, and other delicious bites with fresh ingredients while sipping wine and learning fun techniques along the way. The chefs were friendly, the kitchen was stunning, and the whole night had this dreamy, food-show vibe. Everything was so well-paced. We chopped, stirred, plated, and of course, devoured every bite. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just want a fun night out, this is the kind of experience that leaves you full in every way. I left with a happy heart, a full stomach, and a camera roll of memories. Can't wait to come back for another class! read more

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Nice experience overall. The food was creative and beautifully presented. Everything tasted great, though the chowder was a bit on the salty side. read more

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Heirloom Kitchen has a great business model but it could be hit or miss for their chef's tasting menu since it changes often. The time I went the menu was creative but lacked sophistication and finesse. The dishes were salty and the portions were not created equal. In addition, the plating of the dishes were simple. The best dish of the night was the banana foster but it did have a piece of hair in it. The beignet wasn't the right consistency that one would find in New Orleans. I would go back and try the regular menu but the tasting menu I tried was not worth the price of admission. read more

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Solid restaurant offering good flavors fair prices and attentive service. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, making it a reliable option for casual meals and regular visits with friends often. read more

If you sit at the chefs table you sorta get a dinner and a show. It's a great experience and the food is amazing. The waiter brings out each dish and gives you an explanation so you know exactly what you're eating. You are not served hearty portions but if you go into it knowing this you won't be disappointed lol. Be sure to bring your own bottle of wine or liquor. You can mix your liquor into their água frescas. read more

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I made reservations for a late valentine's dinner with the wife here after seeing good reviews. It is a pre fixed 4 course tasting menu. The restaurant is an open kitchen concept and you had to reserve what type of seating you prefer. It was too bad we weren't able to book a chef's counter experience but we still enjoyed our time at the table. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. We decided on adding on the pandesal appetizer, the black truffle shaving, and a bottle of Syrah. I would say the black truffle shaving was not necessary as it is very minimal and barely can taste it. Otherwise everything else was exceptional from beginning to end. The staffs were attentive and continuously refilling our wine and water glasses. We will definitely be returning when they change up their menu. read more

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Oh this place!! Five of us went for dinner on a Thursday night, and we couldn't have been more pleased... with everything! The ambience, the food, the service... just perfect. Noah's service was so wonderful, easy, precise, and such lovely personality and wit. We really enjoyed him. The courses were delectable, every one of them elevated beautifully. Four course prix fixe was just $96 and worth every penny. They also serve wines. Food presentation was out of this world. I can't remember what the others had, but let me tell you what I had: First course: Hamachi crudo with black garlic rice puff and serrano kimchi with a lime aioli. Second course: Spring caramelle pasta with white asparagus, parmesan beurre monte, pea pistou ramps, and kumquat. OMG. Third course: Tilefish with crispy prawn, Thai basil, chili peanuts, and coconut pandan veloute. Fourth course: Hummingbird cake with vanilla cream cheese mousse, pecan praline, and pineapple sorbet. Nothing more needs to be said. EVERYONE should experience this place! read more

What an amazing experience! Hubs got this for me for my bday gift. Went on Sunday at 5 for "Friendsgiving" 6 course chef table! Now, as I have Celiac, I'm very used to missing out and watching other enjoy what makes my insides bubble, so I was skeptical when they said they could accommodate me. Chef Zack - you hit it out of the park. My courses were delish, pretty, and safe!!!! Loved how I was specifically told what my course was if it was different. Our waiter was amazing (shout out to his 3 girl pups.) 10/10- we would definitely go back for another 6 rounds. Thank you Heirloom Kitchen! read more

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I really wanted to love this place after hearing such great reviews. The service was incredible and the waitress was super helpful in choosing our meal. I really loved the fact that it was BYOB and they can actually make a cocktail using your alcohol of choice for a $10 charge. The food was fresh and flavors were also unique and enjoyable. Where it went downhill was the portion sizes. Now I completely understand this is about quality and not quantity however for $96/4 courses some of the portions were laughable for the fact that each was $24. The first couple of courses our table literally laughed as the staff put it on the table...literally two bites. Although the experience was nice I would not return. Lots of better options in the area for what you get. read more

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Went for a Sunday brunch cooking class with some girlfriends. We had a blast. The atmosphere and class is totally chill. You can participate as much or as little as you would like. The food was amazing and the whole group eats together after everything is done. Highly recommend. read more

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All I can say is wow! This is definitely a must try place. Me and my sister-in-law's celebrated my sister-in-law's 50th birthday here. I have to say I made a great choice. The moment we walked in the door it felt like home. The staff were truly amazing. They went above and beyond to give us the best dining experience. They have an open kitchen concept. and I felt it was a very rustic ambiance. The four course tasting menu had such great and flavorful choices. When placing your order they will take the whole order at one time. Thankfully there were four of us and we were able to try majority of the dishes offered. Each dish was placed in front of us and our servers explained the level of flavors in each dish. Kudos to them for remembering all of that I can only imagine how much they had to study that lol. Now I could go dish my dish and explain to you the immense flavors that we enjoyed with each and every dish but you will have to come to this place a try to have a true dining experience that will leave you breathless with each and every dish . Hats off to all the chefs and staff for a memorable experience. Shout out to Mike and Kristin our servers who were truly amazing. Thank you all for making my sister-in-law's birthday, a memorable one. Oh and they are a BYOB but the do have some local wines available if you forget to bring a bottle ! read more

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Great place!! We did the cooking class. It was amazing!! The staff was so friendly and very accommodating. Their patience was impeccable. We assisted in making the Mothers Day brunch. It consisted for Brioche French toast, honey chipotle bacon, salad, raspberry compote, crispy crackers , and few other items. I must say we made a great team. Everything came out delicious. I would highly recommend taking their class. You will have slot of fun and gain a few cooking/ recipe secrets. We had a great group. Make sure to say hi to Eric!! read more

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Always great and interesting foid wether its a class or dinner Menu varies and is changed monthly

What a fun restaurant and experience!! The food was unique, presentations were artistic, and the ingredients were high quality. You could tell the staff were passionate about what they do and their food. There were some really great bites throughout the night- the crab curry was a favorite. The reason I am giving it 3 stars is because while a lot of the dishes were beautiful, they could be difficult to eat, impractical, or lacked some flavor. For example, we ordered bread and it came with 3 small nickel-sized squirts of jam and goat cheese. Certainly not enough for most people eating bread but it looked super pretty. So I will say this- come with the mindset of an artistic experience first and foremost, and the food itself is secondary. If you have a big appetite, you may leave feeling a bit hungry, but it is a fun and unique experience nonetheless! read more

My wife and I have done countless chef's tasting experiences and Heirloom's was by far the worst. We attended a 7 course tasting menu that took over FOUR hours. Problem being that there is one kitchen that prepares the meals for the entire restaurant. There is not a separate set of chefs dedicated to the tasting menu. We had over an hour between courses 4 and 5 because they were busy cooking food for the diners not attending the tasting. Mind you, they cook other people's food right in front of you. They effectively pause the tasting entirely to cook the orders coming in from the rest of the restaurant. If a chef's tasting is being performed, there should be a dedicated team focused on that expensive experience. Seven courses should not take four hours. If the food was worth the waiting this review would not be one star. Unfortunately the food was not worth the grueling experience of getting hungrier and hungrier between courses. While your watching them cook food that you are hoping is part of the tasting, just to watch it be taken to a table behind you. The food was presented nicely and ingredients were chosen well for the season. Unfortunately none of the dishes are memorable, nor did one in particular blow either of us away. We dined at the St Laurent sister kitchen in Asbury Park and we absolutely LOVED that location and experience. It's what led us to drive over an hour to the flagship restaurant. If you are going to have a regular meal than it could be worth checking out. However, the chef's tasting should be a definite skip. Four hours, seven courses of forgettable food, coupled with a hefty bill, makes this experience one of the worst we've had. read more

Food amazing! Service amazing! Staff amazing! Can't wait to return! If you are a foodie and watch the food network this is the spot for you! read more

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An amazing meal that was Michelin star quality! I couldn't believe I was eating in a strip mall restaurant in central Jersey. Everything tasted delicious and all the flavors melted together. The staff here are phenomenal as others have mentioned. Great service and very friendly. It's even better if you sit at the chefs counter so you can see it all in action and chat with the chefs! This place is BYOB but also offers some great wines. We added on a 3rd entree a la carte because we couldn't decide. I did think it was a little ridiculous that the pasta add on was $40 on its own (when the whole tasting menu is $89) but I guess that's our own fault for getting it as an extra. read more

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Excellent food and service all around! I took my mom for a nice night out and they were very accommodating of food allergies (and dislikes) the staff was friendly and professional. We shared a 4 course meal and bread which for us was plenty. The food was outstanding, it's service fairly quick courses with not huge plates but the food flavors and ingredients used are very fresh and flavorful. The braised short ribs and the raspberries and cream being the two standouts personally. All of the food is cooked in a kitchen in the dining area and they have classes as well. Excellent place for any occasion! read more

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Unique in each and every way. The experience is transforming. A Dining Joy beyond compare!

My wife and I enjoyed an absolutely first class dining experience today at Heirloom Kitchen in Old Bridge, NJ. Food was good, almost shockingly good. I was taken aback at the subtlety of just about every dish we were served. Atmosphere was clean and quirky, somewhere at the intersection of cottagecore, industrial, and kitch. Service was top notch, attentive and professional, from a brigade that couldn't have been much older than my teenage sons. The menu was a four course prix fixe, including dessert ($89 pp). Tonight's menu featured three or four choices for each course, so we had (difficult!) choices to make. As usual, we ordered extras: a stuffed bread course (which was amazing, both sweet and savory, with onion jam and a whipped feta spread), as well as two a la carte dishes as an additional course, (which the staff sequenced perfectly, despite our last minute addition). Our first course was a raw cured snapper served in watermelon lime broth and a chicken liver mousse served on brioche. The snapper was served like ceviche, cured in citrus, but served over a vivid red watermelon broth. The flavor of the lime oil popped with the crisp texture of the fish, and rode nicely over the sweetness of the watermelon. The toasted brioche was topped with a modest shmear of a velvety chicken liver mousse, which would have been a sensational pairing all by itself. But the bite was taken up several notches with the addition of pickled veg, micro cilantro, and emulsified jalapeno on the plate. The acidic and mildly-spicy pop was so helpful to cut the cloying fattiness that normally comes with chicken liver. Very well balanced and clever to keep the spicy element separate on the plate, allowing the diner to dial in their preferred level of heat. Course number two consisted of grilled octopus and a baked squash. The octopus dish was a master class in the Maillard reaction: just about every item on the plate was cooked to caramelization, but not a single element had that burnt flavor you get when something is left in the pan a few minutes too long. Eggplant, nuts, capers, potato, and even the za'atar - each cooked to it's own smoky sweetness then combined perfectly in a harmony like an exquisite campfire. The Delicata squash was served in tender cubes over acorn squash rendered as a mousse and had several different textures across the dish. The apple mostarda complimented the squash in both a expected yet surprising way. That familiar homey flavor of simple baked apples with squash and cinnamon took on a much more sophisticated demeanor in this context. Our third course was a pan-seared fluke and a pork belly deconstructed "tamale". The fish had a great crust and flavor, but could have maybe used one minute less in the pan. But we like our fish under rather than over, so it might have been personal preference. The pepperoni butter was the most surprising element, and one we are going to try to replicate. Each of the other elements - the cassoulet, the sofrito, and the caponata - were executed well enough to stand on their own; in combination, they supported the fluke without overwhelming it. The pork belly was cooked "birria" style, a slow-cooked stew with meat and spices. This dish was clever and incredibly flavorful, with a generous portion of extremely moist and tender pork belly. The corn portion of the deconstructed tamale was served central to the dish, as a simple rectangle covered in the mole sauce. I enjoyed the texture that the corn and wax beans added to the dish, especially given the silky tamale/mole centerpiece. My only wish was that they had gone with a birria "tatemada" style of cooking, where the pork belly was crisped up after being stewed. I missed the sensation of crispy pork fat in my tamale, and I worry that the large moist fat cap on the pork belly might turn off some patrons. But that's just a tiny tweak, not at all a complaint. I feel like this restaurant is quite possibly one of the best in the state. More than being a "hidden gem", this experience was easily a 5-star fine-dining experience, tucked into a little strip mall off Route 9 in Old Bridge. I literally do not know if they're aware of the incredibly high quality of the experience they offer, and the value you get as a patron. But I suggest you bring an adventurous palate and a few friends for dinner at Heirloom Kitchen before they wise up, put linen tablecloths over their neat wooden tables, and double the prices. But even if that happens, you can count on seeing me there (just wearing my jacket and tie). There was more to my review, but i couldn't fit it here! Read more restaurant reviews and recipes on my HiHeat food blog on Tumblr. Happy Eating! read more

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Waited forever to finally eat here . Food was excellent , service was awful . Waiter was super rude to us and made a scene. Promised manager would call us and still waiting two months later. I honestly would go back for the food but not to spend money and be insulted . Definitely ruined what was a nice girls night . read more

Easily one of my top restaurants in the old bridge area. Plenty of parking and friendly staff. They also have outdoor tables when the weather is nice, but I usually sit in the chef's table. You can't beat the view from there! Aside from food, the restaurant also offers cooking lessons, but spots fill in very fast and I personally have not had the chance to try it. The menu usually rotates and is always a new experience. Highly recommend booking in advance, the place gets full during rush hour and in general. The food in itself is from chef to table, everything is made fresh with a beautiful plating. The way they deliver food transforms your experience from gastronomy to art. Everything is well balanced, bright and colorful and tasty. They offer mocktails and they sell wines the chef usually recommends to pair with the food. read more

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Food is delicious. 4 course menu. BYOB is an option but I recommend you buy a bottle the price is very respectable and definitely not overpriced. Ended with an espresso martini and it is definitely very very good read more

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Can't believe a restaurant this nice is located in Old Bridge lol. I absolutely loved my experience at Heirloom kitchen. You get what you pay for and it's worth every penny. The best dishes included the pork belly, beef Kafta and scallops. I ordered the duck and it was good but it wasn't as good as it could have been. The service was excellent. My friend brought her own sangria and she didn't like it so the waiter added fruit and mint so she would like it better which absolutely isn't something they were required to do. The service was above and beyond. I can't wait to come back here and hopefully try a cooking class as well. read more

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Heirloom Kitchen was a true treat. From the moment you walk in you are greeted by top notch service. The restaurant, which is also a cooking school, has three areas for dining the front counter, a counter seated further back, but higher and table seating. We had the four course menu and each course was better than the previous. Every single dish was cooked to perfection. Our server, Captain Noah was amazing and met our every dining need. read more

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Ther service, chefs and hosts were all amazing. The food, dessert and mocktails were superb. read more

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I had an amazing experience coming to the HK Philly popup. I booked a last minute reservation as a single diner because I didn't wanna miss it, and am so glad I did. The food and cocktail was amazing but the service was even better! I started with the Negroni, the flavor of the week was pina colada. It was my first Negroni so I had no frame of reference but there were so many different complementary flavors, with the coconut in the forefront. Also it had the coolest ice cube I've ever seen. The lasagna with gold leaf was perfect for Instagram!! And even more delicious. The pasta was tender and the flavors shone through well. There was a bit of crispy pasta that reminded me of the slightly burnt edges of lasagna, and it was delightful. I got a surprise extra course of Japanese sweet potato. The presentation is beautiful and all the textures played against each other very well. The bright bursts of pomegranate was a surprise every time. The short rib was incredibly tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The Gen Tsao's cauliflower was addicting! Every bite also had to have a perfect swipe of the cauli puree. By the time the entree came I was stuffed but was very excited about the dessert. The pudding was warm and comforting, and the miso offset the sweetness. I sat at the bar and really enjoyed watching the dishes being plated right in front of me. I watched the puddings being baked in a fancy toaster oven in perfect little bowls. Everything was done with such precision and they took precautions given my nut allergy. The wait staff were very warm and accommodating. I hope to see them back in Philly soon! read more

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We went for a fancy night out to celebrate a birthday, and the service/food made it a very special night out. We told the wait staff in advance and they made it extra special with little touches throughout the nice including a candle with dessert. Delicious, fresh and creative dishes for a decent price point but worth it for the experience! read more

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Excellent. 5-star food, 5-star service. I've lived in some great food cities -- NYC, SF, Philly -- this restaurant is as good as anything you fill there without any of the pretentiousness. read more

Yes, yes, yes, yes! This place has everything...books, good atmosphere, chefs that cook in front of you, servers that know how to please a customer, BYO and select wines. Pre fixe menu with choice. Usually 5-7 courses and all of them cook on high for delish. read more

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Happy. Birthday. To. Me. I was treated to dinner from my wonderful fiance Andrea a few weeks ago; truth be told what propelled Heirloom Kitchen as my choice was Top Chef. Chef David represented and it would be silly not to make the drive down to taste the food, taste we did. We both went for the 5 course $95 dollar chefs tasting. Tuna Tartare kicked us off, it was presented with a jalapeno infused shaved pineapple slice, over a scoop of spicy curry ice cream. It was amazing, the cool temperature of the tartare and ice cream complimented each other well, a little spicy and sweet from the pineapple as well. Heck of a way to kick it off. Octopus, charred with crushed peanuts, roasted potato and red pepper. The char on the octopus was crisp and the meat itself was very soft and delicate; they must've tenderized it like it owed them money. Potatoes were cooked well and I loved the crunch from the peanuts. Peking duck, roasted duck breast over a scallion pancake and wild fried rice. Solid dish, duck was a little under done for my liking but the pancake and fried rice was very tasty! Pork shoulder, accompanied by more crushed peanuts (yum) and carrots. The pork was a little tough to get through but it is a shoulder cut so understandable, carrots gave this dish a clean component; I'm a sucker for peanuts, so having that topped over the pork made me very happy. Pureed mango over crispy black rice, assuming it is a play on mango sticky rice, so tasty, loved every bite of this, sweet and crunchy all the way through. Great experience here and would love to come back for another occasion or even a cooking class! read more

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One of the few 5 star restaurants in the area. The portions are small but the food and service are outstanding. Cost between 75-120 per person depending on the day of the week. Thursday nights are less pricey if you just want to give it a try. read more

Since being named a semi finalist for the James Beard award, I have been eagerly waiting for an opportunity to dine at Heirloom with my family. Seeing that this is one of the few, if not the only, prefixes in Old Bridge, I had to take my Mom since she doesn't adventure much out of the city. Overall, my dining experience had a lot of ups and downs, but in the end, I decided to give this place 4 stars. Upon entering, my brother, my Mom, and myself were warmly greeted by the maitre d, Amanda. We actually had a cool vibe going on and she even went above and beyond to get us a seat at the chef's table even though Resy showed no open spots. She is awesome. After being seated center stage of the chef's counter, we were met by our server Noah. Noah didn't give me the greatest first impression. He quickly introduced the prefix to which I then was about to give him my order, but he stopped me, took my drink order, then promptly left. Shortly after, a newer employee discussed the drink menu to us. He spoke a bit fast, a little evident that he was new and trying to compose what he could off of memory. But, props to him for staying calm, he did great. Noah came back, took down the order, and was reciting things from the Resy, which I admittedly messed up because I hurried to make the reservation that day. I made 2 mistakes, I stated a shellfish allergy and a birthday, marked from a previously reservation I made. He made a remark that could have been delivered better. He said, "So you lied to me twice?" He seemed serious and a bit annoyed, which I didn't appreciate, but I gave it a pass because it was my bad and maybe he was having a rough day or his and my humor don't align. Okay great, let's get onto the food. Bummer...there's a text limit, so I'm only giving ratings per dish. In case anyone is interested in hearing the full description for each dish, feel free to ping me. I also can't add the desserts because there's a photo limit too. Bread Service: Everything Spiced Bialys: (3/5) First Course: Baby Gem Lettuce: (5/5) Scallop Crudo: (4/5) Beef Tartare: (3.5/5) I have to take a break here and mention a comment from our server that didn't rub me the right way. As Noah was collecting our plates, my brother decided to help out and start stacking dishes and silverware to give to him. As he was doing so, Noah stopped him and said "You're helping by not helping." My Mom didn't appreciate that comment and felt it was rude. I also was not a fan of that. It felt unprofessional. Maybe say it a better way if that was not your intention. Now I'm all eyes on him. Second Course: Spinach Agnolotti: (4/5) Charred Hamachi: (4/5) Banh Bo: (4/5) Third Course: Salmon: (4/5) Duck: (5/5) Pork Tenderloin: (3/5) Fourth Course: Chocolate Cremeux: (4.5/5) Beet Velvet Cake: (5/5) Thai Tea Cream Puff: (5/5) To conclude on our server, Noah, he definitely left a sour taste in my mouth. Coming from a semi finalist of the James Beard Award, I would assume Heirloom would be as welcoming as Amanda, the front desk, and be prepared to go above and beyond to prove itself. His unprofessional comments transported me out of the fine dining experience, especially the comment "You're helping by not helping." The table felt belittled and felt he was being rude. I will say, halfway through the evening, he did become a little more professional and eventually would be replaced with a waitress whom I didn't catch the name. I would say, slap on the wrist and hope it was just an off day. So overall, I felt Heirloom performed as expected. It is a nice experience for locals to get a taste of what a prefixe is and to experience fine dining. Is Heirloom "Michelin" worthy? Personally, no. It needs to address a few things to be considered, but maybe that's not their goal and that's okay. (As a side note, a restaurant needs to be in a Michelin city to achieve a Michelin star, so Heirloom, no matter how good it gets, will not officially get a star because of location). Maybe it was this particular prefix, but for me food was good for the area and demographic. If you were thinking of trying their pricier menus, I would maybe put some more thought into it. I feel at that price, I personally would spend it a little more north. And if you were to go, you can't go wrong with the chefs counter, or even the bar table. It's a tad warm at the counter. It's a really cool experience and definitely a great conversation starter. read more

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Food: I was very excited to try this place after hearing so many good things about it! I was finally about to try it out and I was not disappointed. As a party of 2, and being an adventurous eater, we decided to order 3 orders of their 3 course $75 pre-fix menus. Best decision ever! We were able to try a little bit of everything and it was such a great experience! It did seem that throughout the meal, the chef that night (or whoever made curated the menu) seemed to be more of a dessert person. The balance between all the dishes were a little be skewed and I personally thought the flavor profile of the dessert was more well rounded than the actual dishes that night. I know the menu changes and the person I was with that night states that he had a great experience previously. Cost: The cost was definitely on the little more expensive end but it was nothing too surprising. This type of experience does always seem to be more expensive but overall, they are on the more reasonable end of the price tag, nothing that will stop me from coming back to enjoy another fantastic meal! Environment: Very cozy. I love the little nook where you can sit and wait. In the nook there's a bunch of cook books that you're able to grab and read if interested! Service: Great service. Our server was very attentive and she was able to check up on us just enough times but not often- she was very good. Uniqueness: I have been told that this place was amazing in regards to both the food, service and environment. It definitely is a place to come and try out- their open kitchen layout is definitely beautiful and entertaining! read more

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