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    NECTAR

    3.9 (561 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Delicious birthday cake: Valrhona chocolate w/raspberry couli and praline crunch
    Jill B.

    Beautiful restaurant with impeccable service. We went for a birthday dinner and enjoyed our drinks. I had Pumpkin Soup which was luscious. My Crispy Chicken was too salty for me and not enough vegetables but the Scallop special was phenomenal! And our birthday cake was scrumptious and such a lovely surprise The prices are high but it's great for a celebration.

    Beef tenderloin something
    Carolyn S.

    Service was great; food was fine. My halibut was absolutely delicious; the beef and curry dishes were meh. The beef was WAY too strong and I couldn't really find any kind of nuance of flavor; the curry chicken had zero detectable curry. My mom was quite bummed. Not a bad dish; just no curry. I'd say both were overpriced for the quality. We also got some salmon sashimi--I didn't grab a picture, but sashimi never disappoints! It is priced per piece fyi.

    Crispy Chicken
    Hashim Q.

    Nectar is an Asian fusion restaurant with tasty food and strange seating rules. Our friends were a little late to our reservation and they refused to seat us even after multiple requests. It's their policy apparently and I'd implore ownership to reconsider. Other than that the experience at Nectar was really nice, the food is tasty and the service is attentive. My favorite dish is the edamame dumplings.

    Vegetable Spring Roll
    Bhamidipati M.

    The ambiance was great and the cocktails were really refreshing. The food was fine but nothing too memorable. I must say I had much better Asian food in Philadelphia that were priced way more reasonable. The food lacked flavours and salt. Everything was fresh but there could be more emphasis on the taste rather than on the valet parking and fancy indoors.

    Entrees
    Lana S.

    I came here for a work dinner the other night with some coworkers. The place is very beautiful and spacious inside with Asian themed decor and a huge wine fridge that spans 2 floors! We got a bunch of appetizers to try from pork bao buns, calamari, edamame, pork dumplings. Everything was very flavorful and cooked well. I also got a lychee martini which was delicious. Allergies were noted (we had two gluten free and one but allergy in our party) and our waiter was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. I got the surf and turf which was the lobster and filet. It was very pricey but worth it! I got a lot of lobster which was sauteed with this delicious sauce. The filet was very tender slightly overcooked (I wanted medium rare but it was medium) and needed some seasoning. I subbed out the blue cheese potatoes for some whipped mash. The asparagus was crunchy and had a lot of flavor. A well balanced dish! We also got a side of lobster fried rice which was also good. For dessert we split a maple creme brulee without the pecan pie. This was also good! Sweet but not too sweet. Loved the food and atmosphere of this restaurant! I would love to come back and try more

    Chicken Nectar Lo Mein
    Shifa A.

    Wow! This is an extreme surprise, you go down a quiet suburban road and out of nowhere pull into this restaurant, there's complimentary valet and a huge (no marijuana) sign. You step in and it's a huge upscale dining room, similar to Buddakan in Old city, there's a huge bar and a sushi bar. The menu is much more extensive with sushi, sashimi, Chinese and Asian items. We ordered some sushi, 2 appetizers, and three mains for the 4 of us, portion size is generous. My favorite were the Vietnamese sandwiches, the wok chili tenderloin and the saffron infused fried rice. We definitely didn't have enough space for dessert. But such a great place. Service was great, helpful, informative and we didn't feel rushed. I do recommend making reservations, the place was very busy!

    Brussels sprouts  Pork Dumplings
    Lexie K.

    I've always heard great things so I finally tried it. I was incredibly impressed with the quality of service by the entire staff. We sat at the bar and the two bartenders Dominic and Tim were great. They gave good food recommendations and were very friendly. All other staff were very friendly greeting everyone with big smiles. It's really beautiful inside with various sitting areas. The bar is small but comfortable and great quick service. Overall the food was good but wasn't as amazing as I've always been told. The quality of the food isn't worth the high prices of each item. The Brussels sprouts are good and very crispy. Every bite is crispy which is rare with Brussels sprouts. They're good but lack flavor other than the Brussels sprout flavor. They're pretty dry because they don't come with any sauce or any other flavor component. Pork dumplings are a bit mushy and don't have much flavor. They had a weird texture and were barely crisped. Chicken pad Thai- very good flavor. Well cooked with crunch and a zing but not spicy Fried rice- good charred flavor. Sausage is a bit spicy. Fluffy rice and all veggy flavors mix well. Highly recommend

    Scallops with Pea Risotto Special
    Kate F.

    We had a lovely meal at Nectar last nite. The service was attentive, but not pushy, and very responsive. It was packed on a Saturday night creating a pretty loud atmosphere. If you're looking for a quiet meal this is likely not the place for you. That said, the energy was good. Their menu consists of sushi items as well as more traditional plated meals. We started with the Dim Sum Bento for 2 and I would highly recommend it. Always nice to have rates of a few different things. My entree was one of the specials; seared scallops over a pea risotto. The dish was presented well, with a generous portion of 5 scallops. Overall, it was tasty but extremely salty. While the scallops were delicious and butter tender I would argue they didn't appear seared at all. My mango ginger martini was tasty, and the right amount of sweet. Overall, this is a nice spot for a more upscale meal. Not a place I would bring children, but good for a date night.

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    Lola G.

    Considering that my last review was 11 years ago, and we ate exactly the same thing last night...I need to change my rating. They really really need to update their menu. Nothing has changed over the years, including the decor. It's a tradition to come here for Valentine's Day, but we are now over it. Super crowded and not romantic. The server was great, not sure how he kept his cool, I would have thrown silverware in the air at that point. That blood orange martini though, ohh deliciousness, every time.

    Dim sun Dim Sum Bento For 2 (adjusted to 3)
    Sirena O.

    Walking into Nectar, you are pleasantly surprised by the upscale, modern Asian vibe in this quiet neighborhood. Great energy in the crowded dining area. Jessica was our server, and she was attentive, responsive and quick - and seemed to be paying attention to our flow - from drinks and appetizers to entrees through dessert (mini donuts). Food: - Dimsum Bento for 2 - 3.5/5 - Jessica allowed us to extend this to 3, since there were 3 of us. Pretty good variety in texture and flavor - the egg roll and crispy potsticker were average. the steamed potsticker had more flavor through the black bean /soy saucey sauce, tho it was a little salty, and the edamame potsticker came in a buttery creamy asparagus sauce which was good - reminded me more like a pasta tapa. - Spicy chicken 3.5/5 - almost like an orange chicken but less crispy and batter-y, which I actually enjoyed better. - Shrimp pad Thai - 4/5 - appearance-wise, looked a bit too plain but when you take a bite, the flavor is delicious, noodles cooked perfectly and overall, a great version of pad Thai. - Sushi bento for two plus added Spicy Tuna Handroll - 3/5 - average variety of Sushi rolls and nigiri. Nigiri slices of tuna and sake were pretty thin. Spicy tuna handroll was decent but nothing unique. Not pictured: Crispy calamari & Edamame - 3/5 - calamari was fried well but not much flavor - relies on dipping in the accompanying sauce. Hot fresh Mini donuts - 3.5/5 - these were not the kind of donuts from the donut shop... they were a bit dry made better by dipping into one of the sauces - chocolate, coffee caramel or raspberry vanilla - all of which were good and not overly sweet. Overall - 3.5/5 Nice experience overall for a night out, especially in the suburbs

    Sea salt crusted shrimp and beef tenderloin.
    Bill M.

    Birthday dinner review! For years my birthday tradition was doing dinner in Philly with my closest family. But after a couple of decades of doing it, my dad decided this year that he was done with city driving for rightful reasons, and requested that I moved it to suburbia. That didn't mean that I couldn't try and find the perfect white elephant city-style restaurant in the suburbs. Based on a lot of people's reviews on here, and the huge exterior caught glimpses of while passing by on the way back from work, it seemed like Nectar fit the description. I was also drawn by the thought of savoring some Japanese French fusion, and being able to relish in some dumplings and sushi with some damn good surf and turf. And for all of the above Nectar was a revelation! Service was attentive AF throughout and gave plenty of good suggestions as needed, and the interior space was as large and impressive as the first. It's pretty easy for fusion restaurants like Nectar to go through fusion confusion. But they blended their menu quite well and also served some great straight-up Japanese sushi options. I also enjoyed the drink menu which featured some great signature cocktails and a well-rounded beer list and the fact that they made their own desserts on site. For food I enjoyed the following: Chicken Curry Dumplings - a perfect Asian Indian dumpling with just the right amount of spice. Crispy Calamari & Edamame - two of my favorite appetizer options come together with the right amount of spice and two delicious dipping sauces. Yellowtail Scallion Roll - The perfect not too fishy roll to share with some people who aren't that big on sushi. Sea Salt Crusted Shrimp and Beef Tenderloin - tender flavorful beef combine perfectly crusted shrimp, zucchini, asparagus, and some fresh chiles for a bit of a kick. Deconstructed S'mores - S'mores get better when you use peanut butter creme brulee and banana marshmallows. Nectar Valrhona Chocolate Torte - When your waiter surprises you with a chocolate torte for your birthday, you pass it around the table and savor that incredible dark chocolate and smooth raspberry coulis! All of this exceeded my expectations enough for me to want more. And with a good-sounding happy hour right by my work and an impressive outdoor seating spot for those warm days that's a very good thing!

    shrimp sushi Spicy Tuna Roll Maine Roll

    so good! gluten free soy sauce! great ambience and great service! a bit expensive tho

    Steak & cucumber sushi
    Fabu L.

    While visiting friends on my drive from Florida, they gave me a choice of 3 restaurants and I had never been to Nectar soooooo it was an obvious choice. Absolute best decision of the night and a true highlight of the trip. Magnificent service, food, and ambiance. From the warm greeting at the door to packaging our leftovers, everything was impeccable. Our waiter was so personable and patient with my seafood allergy and the changes I requested. Chef was very accommodating and made a steak and cucumber roll that was exquisite. The chicken curry dumplings were a perfect blend of curry and were delicious. The crispy chicken had the best sweet and sour sauce (crispy outside tender inside). And the basmati fried rice was smack your lips good! My companions loved their Halibut and cleaned the plate. The salmon avocado rolls was perfect. The restaurant is like the Tardis and looks small from the outside but large inside with a second story perimeter dining that overlooks the first floor. The 'mood lighting' was not too dark and I could see my companions and the music low enough to still be heard but not intrusive. If my phone hadn't died, i'd have taken some interior pictures and the menu; but, as I said, loved every morsel and will definitely be back.

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    DELICIOUS!! can't wait to go back!! i want to try more buns and more of their sides!…read more food came out pretty quick too which i appreciate

    Food 3stars. Price 2 stars. Stopped here with another…read morefamily member who is also a fan of those pillowy bao buns and was intrigued by this restaurant concept. We both got the three bao combo. They are all tasty but some did not meet expectations. The buffalo style chicken mother clucker bao was ordered by both of us. No surprises in flavors although the chicken in this sandwich and in another one ordered with chicken the chicken did not sit well in the bun. This makes for sloppy eating and not something you want to attempt in the car. The crispy chick was ok but was light on sauce and garnish and therefore ate a bit dry and short on flavor. The Lil bao wow promised pork belly, green chili sauce and radish. I was expecting a slice of pork belly but got shredded pork and none of the fattiness of pork belly. This ate like naked pulled pork. My dining partner enjoyed his other two bao but agreed that the flavor expectations raised by the menu did not make it to the plate. Price for the 3 bao combos was $15.45 and we each got a fountain drink. I was shocked when the receipt read $36+ before tax and tip. That because the fountain drinks were $3 each. This is not posted anywhere on the menu and I didn't ask so shame on me but that kind of made my decision to not come back again. The food is ok and that kind of gouging for a drink in a takeout / counter service locale is not. Budget $20 per person.

    Maison Lotus - Drunken Noodles + Lump Crab

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    Overall, a pleasant dining experience at Maison Lotus (sister-restaurant to Blue Elephant). The…read moreinterior of the restaurant is much larger than it looks from the outside--we were seated in a quiet area upstairs, which filled up as the evening progressed. Service was solid. We started with: - Pillow Bread (3 pieces of fried dough, pandan spread, sweet miso butter), which I thought was delicious with either spread or butter; - Crispy Duck (4 bao buns, cucumbers, tamarind hoisin), which had extra-crispy duck, though the tamarind addition to the hoisin slightly dampened the flavor profile; - BBQ Pork Buns (3 steamed pork buns, milk bread), which were great when you got bits of pork, but were generally light on filling. On the recommendation of a diner who had been before, I went with the Drunken Noodles (wide rice noodles, eggs, bell peppers, spicy thai chili basil) + Lump Crab, which was plentiful, but I think I'd have preferred a less overpowering, more traditional protein. I asked for it extra spicy, but it was only slightly spicy.

    The staff were wonderful! Very inviting and helpful with the menu. I stopped by for happy our a…read moreglass of wine and 3 "bites" items came to $31 which is a good price for the lovely atmosphere. I would say however the food itself was a little lack luster. The dumplings were on the blander side and the bao chicken bun was mostly breading less chicken than expected. The tuna tartare was okay the mouth feel of the tuna wasn't my favorite. I don't think I would come back for the food but I'd definitely stop in for a drink again.

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