Being the sushi enthusiast that I am, it was only natural to check out the more "upscale" sushi offerings in Hoboken. Chelsea and I decided to check out Teak on a Monday night to take advantage of their weekly sushi deals. We went in under the guise that this would be a bargain of a meal, with all prices 1/2 off, but it just wasn't so...
The restaurant is really trendy, with a packed bar, indoor/outdoor seating and modern lighting and decor. The music was bit loud, but in general the ambiance was nice was upbeat and lively for some Monday night fun. This place is ideal for meting up with friends, or maybe a date with a looker that you aren't too interested in talking to...
We both started out with miso soup, which was quite a large portion (when comparing to the typical black-bowl most places serve) and delicious! The soup has mushrooms and is some of the best I've ever had. Following the soup, we had the tuna tar tar, a green ginger salad and some sashimi. All of these items were good, but nothing that I would over-zealously rave about. After these sushi bar appetizers, we had a few of the more innovative and exotic rolls which were delicious, but again, nothing that we haven't experienced before.
When the check came, Chelsea and I welcomed the biggest surprise of the night. The check. Despite the Monday night 1/2-off special, the check came to around $100 (granted there were a few glasses of wine in there...). So overall, I would say Teak has solid sushi, but for the price you pay, taking a trip to Tokyo (or a walk down to it's sub-sect Robongi) might be more worth your while.
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