Uncle Momo Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant Jersey City, New Jersey

Address: 289 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Phone: +12013603914

Rating: 4.4
based on 214 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Our waiter was friendly and helpful in answering questions about dishes and his suggestion was spot on."
  • "Servers are friendly. Alexander is very nice and attentive."
  • "Staff is friendly, accommodating, and gives good insight on the menu."
  • "Service was quick and waiter was helpful."
  • "The server was super sweet and attentive."
  • "Service is always friendly and accommodating."
  • "Staff was super attentive and accommodating."

Cons:

  • "Was served completely burnt salmon that was inedible."
  • "Had an 11:30 reservation on a Sunday morning and the service was just not acceptable."
  • "Door was left open- it was quite chilly inside."
  • "Service was not very good... No additional water given.. no additional napkins."
  • "Service seemed a little hectic, probably because they were understaffed."
  • "Their service was terrible, we had to wait almost 20 minutes to be seated, and then another 30 minutes for the waiter to even bring us a glass of water."
  • "Service could be a little spotty during peak times, as parts of our orders are sometimes missed."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Everything you order here is so uniquely spiced and flavorful."
  • "The falafel balls were so fresh and crispy, I couldn't stop thinking about them until I went back the next weekend for brunch again!"
  • "The meat was so tender and the falafels were so freshly made."
  • "Really delicious. My favorite was the hummus but the lamb was also really good."
  • "This is genuinely one of the best culinary experiences of my life. The food is so refreshing and perfectly seasoned."
  • "The food was cooked to perfection."
  • "The food tasted like they picked all the spices from a garden five mins before placing it on out table."

Cons:

  • "The food tastes good, but the portion is a on the smaller side, which makes the price a bit hard to swallow."
  • "Hummus was fair - coarsely blended, not particularly spiced, no EVOO."
  • "The food was great, but the latte wasn't very tasty."
  • "The fish was beyond over cooked we couldn’t eat anymore."
  • "Salad soaked in lemon juice."
  • "Also ordered some hummus which was a tad bit on the salty side."
  • "The shrimp pil pil was so undercooked that we had to return it and the lamb tajine was flavorless."

Ambience

Pros:

  • "I especially enjoyed the Tintin wall - I grew up with those Hergé comics."
  • "The environment is interesting- the tiles make it look like a bathroom in the 1940s."
  • "Great atmosphere and friendly staff."
  • "In summer outside seating is quaint and pretty."
  • "You feel welcomed the moment you walk in."
  • "Situated on the corner of Grove and Mercer, Uncle Momo exudes a comfortable, neighborhood restaurant vibe."
  • "The entire team of staff are so welcoming and treat every customer like family."

Cons:

  • "It sometimes get crowded for brunch and dinner on the weekend so factor in some buzz time."
  • "Generous portions, not a place for a larger family to share plates."
  • "Food is flavorful but the portions, dining space and set up of tables deserves less than one star if you are more than two people."
  • "Place has little to no charm."
  • "Everything else also feels like its being minimized and its a solid 20 - 30 more for everyone to feel full."
  • "The decor reminds me very much of a small coffee shop in Paris."
  • "The ambiance is chill and they have outdoor seating available."

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