Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar

5036 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown
(610) 841-4610

Recent Reviews

Lizzy

I decided to leave an honest review because I gave this place three chances and three times I was disappointed with the food. My sister and I went to celebrate an important event and we had to send two dishes back. The scallops were bad and the ramen was so salty. Terrible. We are both cooks and I understand that it is difficult to find good restaurants, but this was very disappointing, especially since we spent so much money in the end. We are going to have a redo for the commemoration we had planned because this dinner in particular did not satisfy. The waitress was nice but the night we were there for dinner restaurant was empty and service was slow. Nevertheless, the ambience is very nice so we will just now come for drinks but not lunch or dinner. Too bad ...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Mary Lou

My daughter and I enjoyed the best cauliflower appetizer EVER! Big, soft, but not soggy, cauliflower with just enough Thai red chili glaze that gave them the right touch of flavor. My medium-grilled Wagyu burger with sliced avocado, sherry carmelized onions, smoked Gouda with truffle aioli, LT and brioche bun was so good! We also truly enjoyed the hand cut salt & vinegar French fries! No ketchup needed! My daughter’s Thai Red Curry Bowl was a hit! Since it was a gorgeous day, we enjoyed our service, food and drinks out on the patio! Highly recommend!

J K

I am not sure what has happened over the past year but it's not the same quality of food at all. I hope things change back to the way they were... I used to love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

anna sensinger

I loved the food here and the servers were so personable! The food is also affordable and delicious. The restaurant is so beautiful as well!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julia Makl

I am not sure what has happened over the past year but it's not the same quality of food at all. I hope things change back to the way they were... I used to love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Stuart Swinger

Notch was once our local favorite, but it seems that we have given too many chances. Last night’s dinners were disappointing. The salmon BLT was dry, salmon and the roll. The brisket chow mein had one snap pea, We were hungry otherwise we would have sent our meals back and finished our cocktails and left. When we inquired about the lack of snap peas, we never got more or an explanation. The French Fries (salt and vinegar) were good.Parking: Usually very easy

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Wagyu Truffle Burger

Courtney Gillespie

Had dinner on Sunday. Food and service was excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacob Stacy

I came here with 2 family members for the 1st time, we got pork belly buns, and Calamari for aps that were delicious. I had the Sear Tuna Loin, and they had the Duck, and the Scallops, then ended the night with a delicious Vanilla Creme Brulee. The server Bevin was amazing, attentive, and knowledgeable on the menu, while taking care of a considerable amount of other tables. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because of all the fruit flies. We must of killed at least 20, and I'm not even exaggerating, so that tells me the bar area must be lacking in cleanliness since that's what attracts them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Man

So unfortunately, this place didn't live up to the hype. We as a couple, went for the first time based on some reviews. The service was good, the atmosphere was good, but I feel like we could've received better food from a diner. Very disappointed as we are a couple that likes to go to different places in the area to dine out and for the price, it wasn't what we expected. The best part of the whole meal were the drinks. Very limited menu, and the food was just lacking in all aspects. Sorry but have to be honest, we will more than likely never go back there.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Robyn Lanci

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. My eyes were bigger than my stomach! It is so good that my husband and I were talking about ways we could get here again for a date night—we live an hour away. Not exactly a distance you’d travel for a random date night but this place is THAT good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Lazowski

Stopped in for a quick lunch before shopping. Had the Crispy Fish Banh Mi and the Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Everything was great. Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason Rhodes

Great atmosphere, drinks by Matt are exquisite. The food was quite good and several options wereavailable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tommy McDonald

Emily our waitress was INCREDIBLE! So friendly and answered all our questions about the menu and the drinks. We appreciated her kindness. It’s hard to find service that good these days. The food was good, but portions were kind of all over the place. The sweet potatoe wontons were delicious but only got 4 tiny ones. The scallops were good but only got 4 tiny scallops and a huge plate LIKE HUGE plate of rice. Way too much rice and not enough scallops for the price you’re paying. The drinks were amazing. Overall I would say it was a good experience but too expensive to return anytime soon and not enough portions of the food to make you wanna come back anytime soon either.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Robert Chilcote

3rd time not the charm. Calamari was good. Asked for different sauce as aoli is not right. Pad Thai was barnyard flavored. Just not very good overall.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Taylor Mills

We had a reservation for a party of 8 and waited 35-40 minutes. Waiting long with a reservation is a big deal. And let me be clear, this was gold standard, meaning everyone with a reservation waited long not just because we had a large party. We were told it was busy which was true but because they were severely understaffed and that’s an understatement. 1 waitress for entire dining area… The food was nasty and expensive. They admitted the chefs were flustered and in my opinion is wasn’t because of “being busy”, I don’t believe them to have been properly trained in American-Asian cuisine. It didn’t taste like it anyway. Steak was tough, very over cooked when asked for medium-rare , broccoli was not cooked, rice was sticky, calamari was gross, chicken was gross, ramen bowel was gross, curry salmon (cooked) was ok, shrimp and rice platter- shrimp was over cooked, chicken did not taste seasoned and was tough, and the sauce on it was thick and rubbery. Chicken fingers and French fries were good. Drinks (wine, Lehigh valley, Long Island) were ok, tasted good but small in size and expensive!I’ll be honest, the food was bad but most of my review is because we paid for it and ultimately waited to be disappointed. While I could’ve expressed our disappointment and possibly had 8 meals free (rightfully so) I couldn’t imagine asking to have 8 plates excused and the waitress suffer/be embarrassed. Despite everything she may have been going through, our waitress was great. I feel so bad for bringing my family here because our bills were hefty to be so disappointed.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

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