Robongi Weehawken
“Definitely check this out if you're on your way through the Weehawken ferry terminal or live within delivery range.”
“In our opinion, better than the location in Hoboken and not just because of the view.”
“It has eggplant, red and green peppers and string beans all mixed into a wonderful yellow curry sauce.”
Robongi Weehawken
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
3 reviews
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A hidden gem located at the Port Imperial Ferry Terminal in Weehawken, Robongi is now one of my favorite go-to places to enjoy a nice lunch or dinner with friends or family. As the twin of its Hoboken location, this Robongi has something going for it that the other does not. And boy does this place have a leg up on the other one! You'll realize what I'm saying as soon as you walk in to this humble place located on such a busy terminal. Here's a clue–it's the giant city right across the picturesque Hudson River. I've dined here during the daytime in the summer where I sat outside in the patio and enjoyed the soft breeze blowing and the rhythmic sound of the water crashing into the docks. It's just the perfect setting to a summer lunch. Conversely I've also dined here during much cooler weather inside during dinner service and it doesn't take anything from the experience. Well actually it adds to the experience. Looking out into the wide glass windows and seeing the city lit up while you're enjoying some perfectly cooked dishes is just sublime. I can't ask for a more perfect ambiance–especially for a small restaurant at a ferry terminal.
So now that I've painted a picture of what this place offers in terms of its view, I guess I can now speak of the food that comes out of the kitchen. I want to preface by saying that I don't come here for the sushi. In fact I've only ever ordered sushi one time. I wasn't a big fan of it to be honest. There was too much rice and it wasn't as fresh as I would have like it. But it didn't really affect me that much because all the other dishes that I've been served has been delicious. Peking pork chops, yellow curry chicken, glazed ginger chicken, Mongolian beef have all found its way into my awaiting stomach. Their Singapore curry noodle and their miso ramen are delivered hot and perfectly seasoned–with just the right amount of salt and spices without being too overwhelming. Perhaps my favorite dish out of all of them is the Peking pork chops. This crispy dish with its distinct sweet red sauce is a guilty pleasure. And if it's a crime to enjoy it that much then lock me up and throw away the keys. I don't know if I just get lucky every time I order it but I've never had any complaints. The sweet and tangy flavor (you do notice the flavor of hoisin) compliments the crushed garlic and sliced onions mixed in the dish. The pork, like I said is cooked crispy and even under all that sauce still maintains that crispiness. Their curry chicken is well seasoned and spiced the way you like it. It has eggplant, red and green peppers and string beans all mixed into a wonderful yellow curry sauce. The serving size is generous and the entrees all come with a side of rice. Coupled with the fact that the dishes are very affordable, there's no reason why you shouldn't make your way to this Robongi location.
I would have never known about this spot unless my good friend Lowell told me about it. Its location can't be beat and the food is delicious. The portions are generous and the prices don't break the bank. This Robongi is my hidden gem but one in which I'm proud the share.
Fast food Japanese for the prices at *some* top Japanese spots in Jersey.
3 is being super friendly and it may be that their sit-down items are better than delivery but I caution you about delivery. Although it was fast (very fast), the food was sub par.
Sushi, while fresh, which left my review at 3 instead of 2, had no flavor. Their shrimp teriyaki and mango shrimp was unsalted, uninspiring and just plain bad and a waste of 40 bucks. Who charges 18 bucks for 7 pieces if shrimp anymore and then it sucked? I ain't about that! (Sorry, I have momentary lapses in my vernacular).
Miso soup tasted like warm water.
Dumplings and shumai were good.
Conclusion: Just based on most things being not tasty, spending $165 and hearing 5 people complain about random things here and there– was not a successful Sushi Sunday.
I do have a complaint (and maybe it's because I'm not a crazy sushi gal) we wanted to sit outside on a beautiful afternoon and enjoyed the river breeze however we were told we couldn't because the food would taste bad :/ so we sat inside. I did enjoy my lunch though. I had the lunch box with chicken teriyaki. Everything was delicious. My boyfriend had a great roll with jalapeños on top and loved it!!