What more can be said about this friendly neighborhood Polyn-Asian restaurant? The food is fair --…read moreroughly on par with your favorite local Chinese takeout spot -- but the food alone isn't really the reason you come here. Walking inside feels like stepping into a themed Disney or Times Square restaurant, just without the inflated prices, and that atmosphere adds a fun calming charm to the experience. You're probably not going to get a "knock your socks off" meal or world-class service and the cocktail menu can feel a little mysterious, filled with drinks you may or may not recognize. Still, no matter what you order, some fruity and alcoholic concoction will appear at your table, and chances are you'll enjoy it even if you're not entirely sure what it is. At the end of the day, it's just a great little spot -- perfect for birthdays, family dinners, kids, or simply a fun night out.

Eh, another comment was correct on how the outside you'd never tell that the inside is what I could…read moreonly describe as a discounted tiki bar. Honestly really cool interior, water falling over the rock walls and tiki huts for booths. Just once you get to the food it was underwhelming. The chicken in the lo mein had no flavor along with the chicken in the soups. Soups 4/10 The appetizer dumplings were good and had a nice grilled flavor with the insides and served with a yummy sauce. Dumplings 8/10 The complimentary wonton chips were nice to snack on while we waited. Chips 9/10 Then the entrees. Once again the chicken in the lo mein was bland and boiled. The pork lo mein was basic and not better than a take out spot. The flambie steak platter was insanely disappointing with what described as a filet mignon truly was a 2 ounce flank steak on top of a salad of over compensating bok choy to account for the lack of meat in a tangy sweet sauce. The other Hawaiian steak platter was also disappointing for other reasons. With this platter there was a whole steak served on a cast iron with bok choy all over, probably still compensating for the lack of steak on the other plate, but no flavor. The sauce this steak was served in had no flavor, the bok choy had no flavor, the other veggies had no flavor and the steak had no flavor. Lo meins 3/10 Steak dishes 2/10 Service 6/10 Food 3/10 Ambiance 8/10 Probably won't return.

I stopped into this fairly new, tiny, cute little restaurant…read more There is street parking and public parking lot only 1\2 block away. There are only a few seats lined up against the wall (bar style) and one table of 4. There is a piano too, and they have a sign saying they teach piano. As small as it is the menu is even smaller with maybe 10 food items. But they sell authentic Hawaiian coffees and special grains of Asian rice. Many choices of smoothies & juices as well. Them mango smoothie was a nice size and delicious! I ordered my food to go and had a very short ride so the good was still hot. We tried the Hawaiian Garlic shrimp. Small size was plenty as it had 7 shrimp over sticky rice with some mixed vegetables in a cheesy buttery sauce. It had nice flavor. Also tried was the Hawaiian Ahi Bowl ( poke) which had plenty of fresh tuna with same veggies. Again a small size was plenty. Lastly I tried the Musubi which is a slice of Spam on top of a bar of cooked sticky rice with seaweed paper around it to get it together. Hawaii has been the # consumer of Spam for many years so I had to give it a try. The salty, smokey flavor of the "meat" along with he sticky rice was a good combo, but the seaweed wrap just gave it a slight fishy taste I could do without. I would say to try U'I for a change up for when you are in the mood for Asian food.

very new Hawaiian restaurant that looks very promising. Went in one day and ordered spam masubi,…read moregarlic shrimp, and the combo dish that comes with shrimp and meat. Flavors were decent but a bit too overpriced in my opinion. Not enough shrimp and their side of veggies could be switched out to maybe fries or fried spam as this area has a lot of kids/teens. Their beef had a good flavor but was a bit dry. Shrimp was slightly mushy but had a good flavor. Overall the proportions to price did not match up and left me wanting more

I'm inhaling the spam-and-egg musubi as I write this; it is the perfect balance of savory and sweet…read morewhile not falling apart in my hands. There is so much to be found in Tawara Mart--shopping while hungry meant a basket full of soba, mango/strawberry pan, fresh carrot dressing, onigiri, milk tea KitKat, chicken dishes, and more--and I can't wait to come back to try more things. Seeing all the little knickknacks made this such a delightful Sunday! I used to venture into Edgewater once in a while to stock up on treats, but now that I know this place exists, I am just over the moon knowing that I can come here; I found this place by accident when coming into town for the farmers' market. I can't get authentic Asian ingredients in my area, so thank you for this lovely haven.

An authentic Japanese "combini" to get your snacks, groceries, and homemade meals right here in…read morenorth Jersey! Upon request, they'll even create custom baked cookie and pastry platters that taste like treats you rarely find outside fancy NYC bakeries.

If you don't feel like reading: I highly recommend…read more I come here often now because of the healthy options mostly. However the taste is a plus. Very to the point and haven't messed up an in person or over the phone order. With that being said... proceed with caution if you're trying to order online and have customizations. I get the build your own Aloha Plate. It hits the same every time and I'm a sucker for consistency. Also, I've heard the burgers and wings are very good. Only 3 negatives: #1 - The online ordering system sucks if you like to customize! #2 - They aren't open late! #3 - They need to bring back the punch cards for rewards!

This is a staple for me when I'm in the area. No matter what I get, I add the fried egg. It's like…read moreHawaiian chocolate sauce, it makes everything better! This trip I went for the Loco Moco, which comes with the egg already, made it a surf-n-turf by adding the grilled shrimp. Grabbed a Hibiscus Bubble Tea to wash it down. Man, you'd think I was back on the island. Beautifully prepared, hot and delicious . And like a lot of reviewers have mentioned, real food, always fresh. I tried the poke last time through, that's was wonderful as well. I mean you're here to try something different, no? Go for it! You won't be disappointed.

New Milford, NJ - I love me some shaved ice and have been wanting to come here for a while, so we…read morefinally stopped by after a recent outing to the Bergen County Zoo and Van Saun Playground which are close by. Not only is the food awesome - I ordered a ramen, plain hot dog, and halo-halo shaved ice (addictively good) - but bonus stars to the staff who were sooo sweet! The Hawaiian style shaved ice and home-made ice cream are top notch. The ice cream is rich and delicious, with some unique flavors, and the shaved ice is very fine - fluffy and evenly slushy in texture and sweetness, unlike the inferior versions where you run into bland chips of ice. The toppings are yum too. The ramen noodles are springy, settled in a savory light broth. For a non-prestige grade ramen, I have no complaints. I also want to acknowledge the lovely hospitality. My child was in a tantrum-y mood and went to sulk by himself in a corner. Seeing the pouty little grump in a small fit, the girls at the counter coaxed him over with ice cream and stickers, which he of course eagerly accepted, pleased by the attention and confection, and was soon back to his endearing self. So I really appreciated their extra kindness! This is a fab joint for a quick-casual or just a perfect sweet treat!

This place is such a hidden gem! Granted we only stopped in for ice cream after the zoo but we need…read moreto come back for dinner or lunch. I have never had Hawaiian shaved ice cream and absolutely loved the matcha one. My kids ended up getting the rainbow shaved ice cream and my husband did the ube top coconut ice cream. Loved it & need to come back!

I've been coming here for a couple years now, and every single time i order sushi, it is fresh and…read moredelicious. My family is gluten free and whenever my mom orders sushi or a poke bowl, they have plenty of options for gluten free items. Gina is one of the most nicest people I ever met and she knows my family well. I highly recommend coming here for a great, delicious experience. Their warm, inviting enviroment is a great place to stay. This does deserve 5 stars!

I have ordered here more than a dozen times. They have all of the favorite poke ingredients…read more Everything is always fresh since they are very busy. Bowls and rolls as well as boba shakes etc. service is very nice.

This place has pretty chill vibes. The whole time I was coming here I thought I was going to get…read morepoke but I ended up getting the chicken katsu and Kailua pork meal as I haven't had chicken katsu in sooo long. They have many menu options ranging from preset poke bowls, to make your own, combo meals, and mini meals. Drinks are about $2.50 a piece, and a wide variety of Hawaiian Sun, casual soda. I was tempted to get the mini meal since I don't eat a lot, but I ultimately caved and decided to get the combo meal since I wanted to try the Kailua pork too. The verdict? The Kailua pork was a little too salty for me, it comes mixed with like cabbage or lettuce, and overall very mushy which I didn't mind. However the Chicken Katsu came with a bbq type sauce and everyone thought the sauce was delicious. My fiance ordered the bbq mix which included the bbq chicken, beef, and short ribs and I thought the beef was so yummy. The portion size was big. All the combos come with either 1-2 scoops of rice and macaroni salad. My meal was pretty perfect for 2 whole meals for me. I ate the katsu with my leftover rice for breakfast the next morning! The food comes in takeout containers which makes it very easy for you to take to go if you don't finish. I might have to come back and try the poke next time...

Excellent service - super helpful in answering questions about allergies. The ambiance is more mom…read more+ pop vibes and very clean. I went there for dinner on a weekday at around 6:30 and by 8pm it was starting to get busy. The food quantity is huge - I had enough to take home and have for two more meals. I ordered the half ribs and half beef - my only con is that it's very sweet, I needed some spice so when I went home I added jalapenos and heated it. They do have siracha tho if you'd like that.

We went on a Monday afternoon just after 2pm. We picked from the lunch special which was…read moresurprisingly affordable and generous. The brisket lunch special was only $16, was super juicy, cooked perfect! The chicken leg lunch special was only $14, was also great, the skin was crisp and meat just fell off the bones. Fries were very lightly coated and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. We also got a half pound order of pulled pork, very juicy and delicious, plus they serve the meals with 6 different kinds of sauces. Now... the various pickles! They all seemed homemade. Pink onions, cucumber pickles, peppers, and achyote (?), very crispy and refreshing to balance out the meats. Coleslaw was also very delicious. The cornbread. Very rustic. Initially I thought it was a bit dry but by second bite, you begin to appreciate the coarse cornmeal, the crunch, the balance of moisture and the crumble. I saved one to bring home so I can cut it and pan roast it in butter tomorrow morning. I have a feeling I will crave this cornbread in the coming weeks. The lunch also comes with a kielbasa, snappy skin, juicy and delicious. Such an unexpected find, glad we stopped in today. Very friendly service, they explained our questions well. Great ambiance and fast attentive service. We will definitely be back to try more items.

I always knew I could have the best of both worlds (to a certain extent ). Seafood & BBQ??? We left…read morein a food coma. I'd give it a 9/10. The restaurant wasn't the cleanest, but the service was good. It seemed like they were short-staffed at the time, so we gave them some grace.