Kimberly Tuano
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RoofTop at Exchange Place
Came here for my husbands bday to cap off the night and actually had a good experience.
We made reservations for 6:15pm which was a good time for the month of September as sunset is a little earlier by now. We were still able to enjoy the terrace while there was some natural light and a good view of NYC. Eventually the place got lively and crowded but we had a good spot a little away from the crowd who usually sits by the front and by the firepit.
service was good and we actually enjoyed the fries and the hummus. The fries had a really good dipping sauce and was fried so well we couldnt stop eating it lol the hummus had a bit of spiciness but was also good nonetheless. We didnt really drink much so cant say a lot about that part.
parking can be tough though and may be a little bit of a walk if you cant find street parking. But anyway if youre just here for nice few eats and the view, this spot is one great option to have that.
We made reservations for 6:15pm which was a good time for the month of September as sunset is a little earlier by now. We were still able to enjoy the terrace while there was some natural light and a good view of NYC. Eventually the place got lively and crowded but we had a good spot a little away from the crowd who usually sits by the front and by the firepit.
service was good and we actually enjoyed the fries and the hummus. The fries had a really good dipping sauce and was fried so well we couldnt stop eating it lol the hummus had a bit of spiciness but was also good nonetheless. We didnt really drink much so cant say a lot about that part.
parking can be tough though and may be a little bit of a walk if you cant find street parking. But anyway if youre just here for nice few eats and the view, this spot is one great option to have that.
Bamboo Grill
Ive been missing their grilled liempo and so we revisited this July and had a wonderful lunch!
it wasnt too busy on an early Sunday but there was a good amount of people ahead of us already. Service was good and music played were nice! Ambiance is dark though, whereas i prefer places that have more natural light.
We got their grilled liempo (of course!), shrimp sinigang and grilled bangus. Everything complimented each other - the savoriness of the pork and the warm and sour soup of the sinigang. The fish was nicely cooked and we loved the veggie toppings. We were so full but still decided to get the halo-halo anyway haha Ive had better halohalo though; theirs was little ube ice cream and the ice is not fine. Its pieces of ice that you have to crunch with your teeth rather than that melt in your mouth shaved ice so we’ll probably skip that next time. Overall its one hearty meal over here.
it wasnt too busy on an early Sunday but there was a good amount of people ahead of us already. Service was good and music played were nice! Ambiance is dark though, whereas i prefer places that have more natural light.
We got their grilled liempo (of course!), shrimp sinigang and grilled bangus. Everything complimented each other - the savoriness of the pork and the warm and sour soup of the sinigang. The fish was nicely cooked and we loved the veggie toppings. We were so full but still decided to get the halo-halo anyway haha Ive had better halohalo though; theirs was little ube ice cream and the ice is not fine. Its pieces of ice that you have to crunch with your teeth rather than that melt in your mouth shaved ice so we’ll probably skip that next time. Overall its one hearty meal over here.
Sushi Lab Rooftop
First time trying omakase and had a wonderful experience here at sushilab from setting, to food, to service everything was great!
We sat at the chef’s table so we can observe how the sushi is done and we’d know what we were given. We tried their 15 course omakase and had the pleasure of being served by Chef Luke who prepared all these fresh, beautiful and delicious sushi for us. Every piece was tasty and we enjoyed every single one even though we cant remember the names anymore lol it was hard to pick a favorite!
We were also served by Inka (i hope i got her name right) who was such a sweetheart! From taking a video for us, giving us tips on how best to enjoy the sushi and even giving us complimentary champagne to celebrate our anniversary! we had such a memorable time and enjoyed every minute we were there.
All the staff we encountered that day were pleasant which really gave a good impression and plus the setting is just beautiful as you can see from the photos! We definitely would recommend this spot especially for a first-time omakase experience!
We sat at the chef’s table so we can observe how the sushi is done and we’d know what we were given. We tried their 15 course omakase and had the pleasure of being served by Chef Luke who prepared all these fresh, beautiful and delicious sushi for us. Every piece was tasty and we enjoyed every single one even though we cant remember the names anymore lol it was hard to pick a favorite!
We were also served by Inka (i hope i got her name right) who was such a sweetheart! From taking a video for us, giving us tips on how best to enjoy the sushi and even giving us complimentary champagne to celebrate our anniversary! we had such a memorable time and enjoyed every minute we were there.
All the staff we encountered that day were pleasant which really gave a good impression and plus the setting is just beautiful as you can see from the photos! We definitely would recommend this spot especially for a first-time omakase experience!
Tori Ramen Chicken
everytime we come here we always get the takoyaki. they really do have one of the best - texture, flavor, execution and portion! every single ball always has a nice chunk of octopus and we love it!
they are also known for their ramen. So far their kimchi ramen and tonkotsu stood out for us in flavor and was enjoyable to eat. Their pork katsu is pretty good as well - Meaty and crunchy!
recently ive tried their spicy pork bowl and it was also delicious! i love that the spice level is tolerable and it has that hint of sweetness in the pork.
This is one of those go-to spots in Ridgewood so it can get busy and crowded - hopefully you’d be willing to wait and enjoy the meal like we did.
they are also known for their ramen. So far their kimchi ramen and tonkotsu stood out for us in flavor and was enjoyable to eat. Their pork katsu is pretty good as well - Meaty and crunchy!
recently ive tried their spicy pork bowl and it was also delicious! i love that the spice level is tolerable and it has that hint of sweetness in the pork.
This is one of those go-to spots in Ridgewood so it can get busy and crowded - hopefully you’d be willing to wait and enjoy the meal like we did.
Veggie Heaven
Im not even vegan and I actually enjoy the food here!
First time visiting their Montclair Branch and i love that there is ample street parking as well as residential parking. The place is nice and clean too with an upper level.
Service was quick and we got our food right away starting with the fried sweet potatoes. It was nice and crispy and was a good to share. The sauce was just okay.
Before, at their Denville branch, i tried their Beef curry and actually enjoyed it. Here I ordered the Ting Ting Two flavor and finished the whole thing myself lol it had “beef” and “chicken” meat that if you dont pay very close attention you probably wont notice its not real meat at all. The sauce was nicely done, very flavorful, and worked well when paired with rice.
The coconut cake and cheesecake we had for dessert was also very good! I didnt expect much but was pleasantly surprised. Another enjoyable visit yet again at Veggie Heaven!
First time visiting their Montclair Branch and i love that there is ample street parking as well as residential parking. The place is nice and clean too with an upper level.
Service was quick and we got our food right away starting with the fried sweet potatoes. It was nice and crispy and was a good to share. The sauce was just okay.
Before, at their Denville branch, i tried their Beef curry and actually enjoyed it. Here I ordered the Ting Ting Two flavor and finished the whole thing myself lol it had “beef” and “chicken” meat that if you dont pay very close attention you probably wont notice its not real meat at all. The sauce was nicely done, very flavorful, and worked well when paired with rice.
The coconut cake and cheesecake we had for dessert was also very good! I didnt expect much but was pleasantly surprised. Another enjoyable visit yet again at Veggie Heaven!