I saw some mixed reviews for Teak before we went, and after reading through quite a few of them, my…read morebest guess was that most of the complaints were tied to a nightclub-type vibe on a possible rooftop bar rather than the restaurant itself. We showed up hoping to snag bar seats, but it was busy and honestly a little warm for my liking. I know, I know, after the winter we've had, I have absolutely no right to complain. Either way, we ended up in an outside room with all the windows open to the patio and it was genuinely perfect. Our server Julie was fantastic. Attentive in all the right ways, including the kind of attentive where she noticed us glancing around and came over to check on us. We weren't actually looking for anything; we were just scoping out the space. Still, I appreciated the hustle. My partner ordered a gin martini, extra dirty; I went with a prosecco. Both came out cold and fast. We ordered edamame, lotus buns, the pear and crispy goat cheese salad, and the aburi roll. The edamame were solid. Nice pop of lime, though I could have used a heavier hand with the salt. The lotus buns were a revelation. Two pillowy bao buns, each stuffed with a generous slab of slow roasted pork belly glazed in hoisin, with a pickled cucumber tucked in alongside it. I'd never had anything quite like them, and the balance was what got me: the brine and snap of the pickle cutting right through the sweetness of that glaze. Really well thought out. The aburi roll was tasty; nothing jumped out as the star moment, but everything played nicely together and it went down easy. And then there was the salad. Oh, the salad. I could eat that salad every single day of the week. Crispy fried goat cheese medallions on a salad is basically a guaranteed order for me, so that's what reeled me in initially. But once I actually started eating it, I forgot all about the goat cheese. Mixed greens, thin pear slices, halved grapes, spiced pecan halves, all dressed in a honey mustard vinaigrette that was genuinely outstanding. I've already started thinking about how to recreate it at home, which is the highest compliment I can give a salad. Teak delivered across the board. Don't let the rooftop reviews scare you off from the restaurant itself.

TEAK Restaurant & Bar presents its customers with a few surprises in Red Bank, NJ: fresh,…read morehigh-quality seafood and a high-energy bar area upstairs featuring dancing on Thursdays through Saturdays. THE FOOD * Chef's Sashimi Bowl: Bright and tasty with slices of tuna, yellowtail, and salmon. It came professionally plated with vegetable garnishes and a few dried sweet potato and garlic chips for texture. * Oysters & Caviar: The ice-cold oysters topped with black caviar were incredibly fresh. The yuzu/ponzu sauce and sliced green onions added great flavor. Served at the perfect temperature. * Kale Caesar Salad: The surprise here was the spicy breadcrumbs, which made the dish when their spice and crunch came in alongside the creamy dressing and kale. * Tip: I would order the dressing on the side next time, and avoid pairing this with the French Onion Soup Dumplings (too many creamy/heavy components for one meal). * French Onion Dumplings: An okay dish with nice gooey cheese, but a fairly flat overall flavor profile. * Roasted Salmon: Served with a tasty, crisp crust, but it was a bit dry on the inside. It came with nice stir-fried vegetables and slightly underdone coconut rice. THE WINE * A nice selection of wines by the glass. We tried a spread of Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, and Pinot Noir. THE SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE * Special thanks to Rigo (the sushi chef). He served up amazing sashimi and clearly draws on his 20+ years of experience at TEAK. He was incredibly personable, clearly enjoys his craft, and his presentation was excellent! * Thank you to Olivia, a new bartender upstairs, for her attentive and professional service! Wishing you the best in picking up those great line dance routines. IMPORTANT LOGISTICS Ordering: Note that you must order all your dishes at one time. OVERALL A memorable Asian fusion restaurant with an extensive upstairs dance floor and a bar on each level. Great for a casual date night or a lively evening out on the town.

Unbelievably delicious food. The la sa tom with shrimp was perfect…read more The soft shell crab seaweed salad was good, but for the price it really could use more seaweed. The Green Dragon and Godzilla rolls were big, filling, and very fresh. The standouts were the fried dumplings and the filet mignon hibachi, possibly the best in the area and worth ordering again. Next time we will try the rib eye hibachi.

This place has become one of my absolute go-to spots! I've been here over 10 times now, and I keep…read morecoming back for a reason. Whether I'm dining in, getting takeout, or ordering delivery, the experience is always excellent. The food quality is consistently amazing - which is rare to find. You know exactly what you're getting every single time, and it never disappoints. The flavors are on point, portions are generous, and everything always tastes fresh. The ambiance is great for dining in - it's the kind of place where you actually want to sit and enjoy your meal. Plus, it's BYOB, which is a huge bonus! Bring your favorite bottle and pair it with their delicious food for the perfect night out. The staff really makes the experience special. They're always friendly and welcoming, making you feel like a valued customer whether it's your first visit or your fifteenth. I wholeheartedly recommend this spot to anyone looking for quality Asian cuisine. It's become a regular part of my routine, and I can't see that changing anytime soon!

We visited here for the first time yesterday for Valentine's Day. We sat near the front so with it…read morebeing winter it was cold when the door would open. They should add another door at the entrance. We started off with Wonton soup. The flavor and texture of the meat and dumplings were delicious for me and I'm picky. The issue was the broth wasn't very hot. And it could use more flavor in the broth. Next the pan seared pork dumplings. They were delicious also and the dipping sauce tasty sweet and as it should be. I ordered the sesame chicken and it was a nice large portion of amazing white meat. As I said I am picky with texture and meat and this was the best I've had out for sesame chicken. That said, my meal was not hot for a fried dish. My dates meal was hot but lacked flavor it was like a garlic type sauce. He ordered the Bistro 3 delicacies. I still have it a 4 star because I've had terrible food before this just needs a little help and timing. I will chalk it up to being a holiday and busy. I will give them another chance though because it was a nice experience and food was worth it! :)

This is a reastaurant with friendly service and tasty food, with a few small quirks…read more We stopped at Beijing Bistro on a whim and had a pleasant overall experience. The server was extremely friendly, truly a standout, warm, attentive, and just wonderful throughout our visit. There was a slightly awkward moment at the entrance: a sign told us to wait to be seated, but no one was there to greet us. Instead, a man behind the bar called out from across the room to ask how many were in our party, then simply told us to "sit anywhere." It wasn't a big deal, but it felt a little off-putting and impersonal. As for the food: The wonton soup had good flavor but was just warm which was disappointing on a freezing cold day when a hot bowl of soup would have hit the spot. The pork bun and dumplings were delicious. The tea was also very good, and the overall service was prompt and efficient. It's a solid place with a friendly atmosphere and tasty dishes. Despite the small oddities, I'd say it's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Just came back from having dinner here. Surprise surprise. Another AYCE spot in Jersey…read more Overall, the fish quality was decent and the sashimi pieces were large. Good selection of hot food too. The service was quite slow even though the restaurant was empty. It took a while for the sushi to arrive, and by that time, we started feeling full from the appetizers. We knew we were not going to get our money's worth tonight. Towards the end of our meal, we started smelling a poopy stench in the air - yes you heard me, POOPY! It made me completely lose my appetite. I'm so done with sushi buffets...never again :(

Tried this spot twice!!!! Once when they first opened and once very recently. Ambiance looks dated,…read morenot modern and not period or style correct, just dated. The menu was a mix of Japanese and Chinese dishes. Unfortunately they missed the mark on both. At some point, halfway through the meal I thought to myself, wow these flavors are way off, do they even know how to cook or know the flavors that the customers are looking for. (Why would you put wasabi in the bbq squid that comes with teriyaki sauce), to order hibachi you need to order everything separately. The service was kind and attentive but very disorganized even though it was only 2 tables being served. Do NOT order the all-you- can-eat, waste of money, too expensive for the quality and flavor combinations. Only get it if you just want to shovel food down your gastronomical hole. Hate doing poor reviews!!! This is only meant for the owners/managers to take note and fix it all, and create value for the customer.

I was a guest at a party at bistro. I cannot comment on the…read moreprices. Loathe reservation accommodated with a prefixe menu. BYOB Parking on the street or a local lot a short walk away. Nicely decorated larger red bank institution, never visited before. Service was very good, plenty of water, ice, glasses etc. Family appetizers included calamari salad which was excellent, Asian Caesar which was good, meatballs which were above par, pizza which was the sleeper and very good. The filet mignon skewer was good, lovely plate but the steak needed seasoning. The short rib was good, tender piece of meat, wasn't crazy about the horseradish crème over the mashed potatoes. The bread pudding was a nice finish to the dinner. I will go back for dinner.

I hadn't been to The Bistro since it changed its menu to Mediterranean…read more We sat close to the door and had a nice Saturday dinner. It was busy but we managed a table at the last minute. I had also been there that previous Tuesday for lunch and really enjoyed it so hence the dinner four days later. Service was good overall on both occasions. Appetizers Lightly fried artichokes short rib empanadas Entrées Snapper Salmon We didn't have dessert , too full. This is a nice stop on the Broadwalk and a very convenient Byob.

Driving New England to Maryland. Rerouted due to hazards. Unfamiliar with this area, hungry, dinner…read moretime. Consult Yelp. Asian Fusion on top of ratings. We tell the GPS to take us there. OMG! It's a tiny storefront in a small strip shopping center. Modest at best. 3-4 small tables, plenty of takeout customers in and out. Super friendly and sweet young person taking orders, her warmth makes a big difference! We order sushi and wait for the order to come. Not bad wait. Boy oh boy was it good! Shockingly delicious! And reasonable prices! Highly recommended if you don't mind the modest atmosphere or for takeout.

I had the salmon sushi lunch special. It was 3 salmon sashimi, 3 salmon sushi, and a salmon avocado…read moreroll. It was tasty and very well put together by the sushi chef. The host/cashier/waitress was very competent and courteous. The restaurant is 3 tables, but takeaway is always an option. The miso was way better than most and a nice portion. My wife had the 3 roll lunch. I snapped a photo, the sushi chef did a very nice job. I will probably return and have the same thing, it was good. They have some Chinese options as well, which we may try in the future.

Soon as we walked in, initially saw people waiting to be seated, but were seated immediately…read more Atmosphere is spacious but Japanese inspired: paper lanterns, geometric fabrics, possibly some feng shui? Moving onto the actual service, waitress took the alcohol order at the same time as the food order; Boyfriend who used to work in high end food service said it's usually a bad sign. Was proven wrong, thankfully. Ordered the Yuzu drop, thought it would be more punchy but it was on point for yuzu. He got the eel dragon and firecracker rolls, I chose the bluefin tuna and salmon nigiri (with one unagi/eel, which I hated) We absolutely devoured our food, which is why there are no pictures attached to the review. The salmon was so buttery smooth, and the tuna was so meaty and flavorful, I ordered an extra helping as sashimi! IT IS THAT GOOD! Besides the banging baby at the other table (not the restaurant's fault) it was one of the best walk-in experiences I've had to date! Will definitely recommend and repeat visit!

Taka is located on the corner of a busy street in Asbury Park and is deceptively huge restaurant…read more Lovely calming interior colors (wood and red tones) with simply appointed decor and intimate lighting. The sushi is fresh and tasty, we enjoyed the seared scallop appetizer. My sushi (Tiger roll) was magnificent. The Yuzu lobster roll could have had a bit less rice in the roll but was otherwise very enjoyable. The combination of fish in this roll paired very nicely together. Taka has a vast menu with many options from appetizers to specialty sushi options. They provide alcoholic and non alcoholic mocktails for those of us not interested in consuming liquor.....the mocktails are fantastic. The only thing that made me rate 4 instead of 5 stars was the staff needs a bit of work on serving. We ordered an appetizer and were also given two additional small plates since we were sharing this item. When we were done with the appetizer our specialty sushi plates were bought out and the same server left the three empty plates from the appetizers on the table instead of removing them. Dessert was absolutely decadent and moist (I omitted the whipped cream since I don't like it) but the shortcake was perfect without it. I look forward to returning to Taka and trying more items on the menu.

Great habachi. Book early as it gets packed on the weekends! Large portions. Excellent shrimp and…read morebuffet. Joe is an amazing chef.

Today my husband took me to this restaurant because it has always been one of my favorite places to…read morego. I have been coming here for a long time and have always had good experiences. Unfortunately, today was completely different -- and extremely disappointing. I ordered a ribeye, and as soon as the food arrived, I noticed it was not good. It was cold, tasteless, and completely different from the standard I was used to. I immediately called the waitress and explained the situation. She was polite and asked if I would like it reheated, but I said no, because the issue was not only the temperature -- the food simply was not flavorful. The vegetables were soaked in water, everything was cold, and the overall taste was terrible. My husband was very hungry and even tried to eat it, but I told him it was impossible. The manager came over, apologized, and confirmed that the food was prepared in the kitchen. After that, we were offered ice cream as a courtesy, but nothing was done about the main dish, which was clearly not acceptable. We ended up paying the full bill -- around $80 -- for a meal that was horrible. I left the restaurant hungry, upset, and extremely disappointed. We had to leave our daughter with someone else for what was supposed to be a special dinner for us, and it turned into a very frustrating experience. Unfortunately, I am truly saddened by both the quality of the food and the way the situation was handled.

I was told about this great place for sushi. Sushi was fresh…read more Staff was very friendly and attentive restaurant was very clean. Service was prompt. I will be definitely going back again! And telling people about this establishment

If you want fresh and creative dishes, Yumi is the only place in Monmouth County. The service is…read morealways so helpful and friendly! Thanks for taking care of us, Monique! Love how we can just keep ordering as we go. My husband likes getting omakase. The food is so good! Highly recommend!

When I want comfort and consistency and quality, I turn to Yumi. I pay a hefty amount for it, and I…read moreleave satisfied. I wouldn't want it any other way.

My husband and I were really excited to try this location. We came on a busy Saturday night around…read more7 PM, and while we expected a bit of a wait, we were still looking forward to the experience. We were eventually seated upstairs in the BYOB section, but unfortunately things went downhill from there. Our server brought wine glasses and then didn't return to the table for over 30 minutes. By the time anyone came back, we had already poured and nearly finished our own wine with no check-in, no menus, and no acknowledgment. It left us feeling overlooked, especially since we could see nearby tables receiving water and starting to order their appetizers. At that point, we decided this wasn't the right experience for us and left. Another server did stop us on our way out and seemed genuinely disappointed to see us go, which we appreciated--but by then, we didn't feel valued as customers. We would love to give this place another try because the food looked excellent and the staff seemed overwhelmed rather than uncaring. Still, being busy shouldn't mean completely losing sight of the tables upstairs. We hope our next visit is a better reflection of what this restaurant is capable of.