Fine Dining
BEST KOREAN
RESTAURANT
Dong Bang Grill
RUNNER-UP:
SO MOON NAN JIP PALISADES PARK
Stellar bulgogi, kalbi and seafood pancakes make
the popular Palisades Park restaurant, So Moon
Nan Jip a constant mainstay on the Korean
dining scene.
BEST INDIAN
RESTAURANT
Brick Lane Curry House
34 FRANKLIN AVE., RIDGEWOOD
(201) 670-7311, BRICKLANERIDGEWOOD.COM
It’s three times in a row for this British-style curry
house that specializes in classic Indian dishes like
tandoori chicken and samosas. Diners may
choose from among 10 different curries daily,
ranging from creamy tikka masala to the potent
phaal.
RUNNERS-UP:
KAILASH AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE
RIDGEWOOD
MANTRA PARAMUS
Garlic and onion naan bread, a samosa trio and
a dosa station with a variety of rice and lentil
crepes are just some of the treats at Kailash.
Mantra oozes a romantic and atmosphere and
exotic dishes like Kesari Jhinga tiger shrimp.
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2016 EDITION | (201) BEST OF BERGEN GUIDE
BEST NEW
RESTAURANT
Brasserie Brandman
103 SPRING VALLEY ROAD, PARK RIDGE
(201) 746-9990
BRASSERIEBRANDMAN.COM
You’ve got to love a
menu with dishes
like Shrimp Gigi,
organic Tuscan kale,
fig salad and pork
tenderloin schnitzel
with shallot confit,
arugula, radishes and
cucumber. Executive
Chef Jeffrey Kellish
has created an
eclectic gastronomic
adventure that is
sure to please the
palates of the most discriminating
food lovers in Bergen.
BRICK LANE: CHRIS PEDOTA; DONG BANG: LESLIE BARBARO; BRASSERIE: THOMAS E. FRANKLIN
1616 PALISADE AVE.
FORT LEE, (201) 242-4485
DONGBANGGRILL.COM
Not once, not twice, but three times (201)
readers have selected Dong Bang Grill as the best
for its Korean menu. Barbecue, noodles and rice
and so much more give this Fort Lee fave a leg
up on the competition.