• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Shop
  • About
    • Contact
    • Press

Honey, Whats Cooking logo

May 4, 2016 9 Comments

Incredible 5G Cookie: Talde | Jersey City (closed)

Talde, a casual Asian-American restaurant that specializes in Dim Sum is brought to you by Chef Dale Talde who was a contestant on “Top Chef.”Talde Jersey City
Immediately upon walking in, the basket-like lanterns hanging above the bar area caught my eye. Talde Jersey City
The ambience here is modern and trendy, and has a warehouse sort of look and feel.Talde Jersey City
Talde gets packed, especially on the weekends, I strongly recommend making reservations before you arrive.Talde Jersey City

 
Cocktails:
Ginger Rose (left): prepared with bourbon, applejack, lemon, ginger-cinnamon grenadine. This drink was very strong for me, and this is mainly because I’m not a fan of whiskey, however if you do enjoy whiskey, try the Ginger Rose.
White Star (right): also strong, but much less than the Ginger Rose. Refreshing drink prepared with basil and has a slight liquorish flavor.
2016-04-28 19.09.48 2016-04-28 19.31.33
 
Dim Sum:
Yuzu Guacamole (vegetarian): citrusy guacamole sitting over a bed of crispy rice and topped with radish and shreds of seaweed. This appetizer was crunchy, creamy, and so delicious.


#6 Bao: spicy chicken with shredded lettuce and mayo in a steamed bao bun. The twice fried chicken is spicy, succulent and delectable. Lots of texture and lots of flavor. This right here was my most favorite item of the night. A must-do!


Noodles & Rice:
Crispy Oyster & Bacon Pad Thai: this is your typical Pad Thai dish, but topped off with big chunks of bacon and fried oysters. A very colorful dish loaded with lots of flavor. The Pad Thai was unexpectedly delicious since I’m not a fan of oysters, and I actually found Talde’s version of Pad Thai to be a lot tastier than the  more common versions. Another must-do!
Blue Crab Fried Rice: prepared with tobiko, jalapeno aioli, the Blue Crab Fried Rice was a letdown for me. Although this dish is one of the bestsellers at Talde, I found the Blue Crab Fried Rice to be very buttery and less intensely flavored. This dish required more flavor, it was just way too buttery and eggy for my liking. 2016-04-28 19.43.01


Dessert:
5G Cookie: the base of the cookie is made with pretzel, potato chips, and caramel. The cookie base is then topped off with a thick layer of chocolate ganache and sea salt. The combination is incredible, out of this world delicious! The cookie is called the “5G Cookie” because Chef Talde won $5000 after winning the cookie contest on “Top Chef.” Note – Talde does not offer a dessert menu, however I inquired about dessert and they were generous enough to bring out the 5G Cookie! 2016-04-28 20.17.09

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Talde
COST: $$
CUISINE: Asian-American, Fusion, Bars
FAVORITES: Yuzu Guacamole | #6 Bao | Crispy Oyster & Bacon Pad Thai | 5G Cookie
VERDICT: 4.25 / 5
I enjoyed most of the dishes at Talde, in particular, the Yuzu Guacamole, #6 Bao and Crispy Oyster & Bacon Pad Thai. You will find the dishes at Talde to be unique, creative, and flavorful. The drinks here are quite strong for me since many drinks appear to be prepared with whiskey. It would be nice to see a few non-whiskey drinks on the menu. Having said that, if whiskey is your cup of tea, you will enjoy the drinks served at Talde. The service is attentive and our waiter was very knowledgeable about the drinks. Additionally, it would also be great to see Talde introduce a dessert menu because that 5G Cookie was absolutely incredible. It may just make it to my year-end list as the Best Thing I Ate In 2016! Will definitely be back to try out the Kung Pao Wings, Edamame Dumplings and Roti Bread! Overall, great food and vibe.
Food: Excellent | Drinks: Good | Décor: Trendy/Modern | Service: Attentive | Value: Good
LOCATION 
8 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ
(historic downtown)

Have you been to Talde in Jersey City, Brooklyn or Miami? If so, what did you think? Favorite items?

Previous Post: « Cocktails & Dining | Laguna Beach, CA
Next Post: Best Wings: Park & Sixth | Jersey City »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Dixya says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    im starting to see restaurants with high ceilings with warehouse look, which i like alot. im not a whisky person either so i would have been bummed about that but the food looks wonderful!!! yes, a dessert menu is a MUST.

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      May 10, 2016 at 5:24 PM

      I love the warehouse look too. Yeah, can't seem to get into whiskey. It's crazy they don't have the dessert menu.. the 5G Cookie was amazing!

      Reply
  2. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    May 6, 2016 at 8:31 PM

    I was rooting for him on Top Chef and would definitely want to visit his restaurant. That chicken bao looks amazing!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      May 10, 2016 at 5:25 PM

      Haha.. yeah. Chef Talde is good. He has locations in Brooklyn, JC, and Miami. Chicken Bao was my fave!

      Reply
  3. Pam says

    May 10, 2016 at 5:04 PM

    It looks like a cool restaurant with tasty food. The Bao has me drooling!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      May 10, 2016 at 5:25 PM

      Chicken Bao was the best!

      Reply
  4. Kitchen Riffs says

    May 11, 2016 at 1:03 AM

    Always enjoy learning about new places. Particularly new places with interesting cocktails! This looks like fun — great review. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Shumaila says

    May 11, 2016 at 10:41 PM

    Somehow when I comment from my mobile, comments never go through, so now trying on my laptop. I am not a whiskey person too but everything else sounds lovely. The chicken bad looks so good and so does the yuzu guacamole!

    Reply
  6. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    May 13, 2016 at 2:53 AM

    yuzu guac?! looks so yum. and dessert menu is a must! i love the ambience. so cozy 🙂

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar





Subscribe

Don't miss a single post!

Trending

  • Mexican Pizza Taco Bell (vegetarian)
  • World’s BEST Spaghetti RAO’s Homemade Marina...
  • Bombay Grilled Sandwich (vegetarian, gf option)
  • Indian Afternoon Tea
  • Blueberry Coconut Pancakes Blueberry Coconut Pancakes (10 ingredients or less...
  • Lavash Bread Pizza (vegetarian, healthyish, 8 ingr...
  • Gajar Ka Halwa | Indian Carrot Pudding (gf)
  • Green Moong Dal Khichdi (healthy)

Footer

About Me

A foodie who is passionate about living a healthy-ish lifestyle, cooking, and traveling. You'll find a mix of everything here and lots of seasonal content. I moved from Jersey City leaving behind my family & friends to beautiful Southern California for love. I'm adjusting to the laid-back SoCal lifestyle and learning a lot about myself along the way. Come join me on a soul searching journey and I'll tell YOU "what's cooking" through my love for food, fashion, and travel.

Birthday celebration at Bestia with my bestie 🥰 Birthday celebration at Bestia with my bestie 🥰. Made my own reservations a month ago and dragged Sanjiv all the way to LA. Anyone else?

Had a wonderful birthday celebrating with Krish, Sanjiv, and my MIL (swipe👈🏽). Thank you all for the bday wishes over DM. 🙏🏼 So grateful for all the love in my life. Cheers to health, happiness, and another year around the sun! 🧿

📍@bestiadtla in DTLA. 4.75 / 5 ⭐️ 
👏🏽 Outstanding service!
✨ Favorites: wine / burrata pizza / ricotta tortelli / torpedo onion & potato agnolotti / panna cotta

.
.
#birthdaycelebration #bestiadtla #loveofmylife #happybirthday #birthdaymemories #expressyou #madisonreed
Heaven in a bowl. I can’t tell you how easy it i Heaven in a bowl. I can’t tell you how easy it is to make TOFU THAI RED CURRY - even if you can’t find kaffir lime leaves. There is no ginger and garlic in this recipe, and there is no need to sauté the veggies. Simply add raw veggies to a simmering coconut gravy and cook the veggies for a few minutes. Flavor the sauce and garnish. Tofu Thai Red Curry is a classic and is the perfect combo of sweet, spicy, and salty flavors. ⁠
⁠
✔️ dairy-free / gluten-free / vegan option / quick & easy meal⁠
✔️ healthier than Thai takeout / tips on making Thai red curry⁠
⁠
✅ Recipe on the blog. Link in bio. [recipe & photos updated]⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
#tofuthaicurry #thairedcurry #whatveganseat #thaifood #easydinner #tofurecipes
No Cooking SUMMER QUESADILLAS (aka Black Bean Corn No Cooking SUMMER QUESADILLAS (aka Black Bean Corn Quesadillas). Aside from grilling up your quesadillas, the mix involves zero cooking. These quesadillas are mouthwatering and packed with so much flavor. They're perfect for meal prepping and so versatile - add other veggies/protein of your choice. Serve them up with your favorite salsa or in my case - mango salsa.⁠
⁠
✔️ 27g protein / 10 ingredients / quick & easy / vegetarian / mealprep ideas / whole wheat tortillas⁠
⁠
✅ Recipe on the blog. Link in bio!⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
#quesadillas #vegetarianquesadilla #mexicanfood #mealprepideas #10ingredientrecipes #easydinner
Who needs beef when you can make a juicy Veggie Bu Who needs beef when you can make a juicy Veggie Burger with my special sauce? #HeinzPartner Here’s a Veggie Burger Masterpiece using @Heinz Ketchup. It’s thick and rich with the perfect amount of sweetness. This appetizing burger is made with the most simple ingredients - lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, avocado, veggie burger, and my special sauce. Click my link in bio to add these Heinz products to your @Walmart cart and create your own burger masterpiece.⁠
⁠
#HEINZARTBURGER #Walmart⁠
⁠
➡️ Special Sauce Recipe:⁠
1/4 cup Heinz Ketchup⁠
2 tbsp Greek yogurt⁠
2 tbsp cilantro⁠
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper⁠
1 tsp garlic powder⁠
1/8 tsp black pepper⁠
1 tbsp water⁠
⁠
Top sauce over a burger and enjoy! 🍔⁠
Hello, 50K!!!! 🎉 Hit a milestone and celebrated Hello, 50K!!!! 🎉 Hit a milestone and celebrated with a donut… gotta celebrate those milestones no matter how big or small. My journey on Instagram has been slow and steady, but this is exactly where I’m meant to be at this very moment.

To every single person who has ever made a recipe of mine, thank you for your tags/mentions/feedback. You inspire me to create more and more content every single day and give me a purpose. To every person who has left me a blog comment, thank you so much. To you it may not seem like a big deal, but for me your comments have made my day. And to each of you who has liked, commented, saved, and shared my content, thank you from the bottom of my heart! Your support has enabled me to grow! I am so grateful to all of you and this IG community! ❤️

#50k #50000followers #milestone #instagramjourney
Follow Me On Instagram
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy

Subscribe for free recipes & monthly newsletter!

Don't miss a single post!

Recent Posts

  • Rava Uttapam (vegetarian)
  • Baked Falafel (healthy, dairy free)
  • Bombay Grilled Sandwich (vegetarian, gf option)
  • Tofu Thai Red Curry (gluten-free, vegan option)
  • Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas (vegetarian)
  • Manchurian Noodles (vegan, gluten-free option)

© 2022 Honey, What's Cooking.