Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar

Such a phenomenal surprise. Our server, Bevin was simply amazing. She knew every dish and beverage and helped guide us through one amazing meal. My girlfriend and I cannot wait to return!

Incredible experience at Notch! We ate outside on the patio on a gorgeous summer night. The bartender was so so friendly and kind, and our hostess Courtney was just the coolest (give that girl a raise!). The food was excellent as always. Highly recommend the Notch Rice Bowl - the sausage and tomatoes in here really made it special. Also loved the appetizers of the Crab Notch’os and the dumplings. The cocktails are ever changing but always interesting. Again, our bartender nailed it (didn’t catch her name but she deserves a raise too!). Overall a beautiful and delicious night. We’ll be back soon!

Their abundance of their menu and their delicious dishes are compared to nothing you will have in the Lehigh Valley because it's a fusion restaurant. Their unique dishes are compared to nothing you will get at any other restaurant. The service is impeccable and everyone is more than ready to help you with anything you need. A completely great restaurant. Great for a date or to just dine alone!! It has something for everyone.

Stopped in for dinner with a reservation, though in hindsight, it wasn't necessary since the place wasn’t very crowded, and we ended up seated near the bar. Given it was a reservation, I had expected a different seating arrangement—perhaps something quieter—but instead, we were placed near the noise and bustle of the bar area. Our server, who was also tending to the bar, was friendly enough, but the service left much to be desired, with extended waits throughout the evening. As for the appetizers, they were, frankly, a bit odd. The menu listed lobster bao buns, but what arrived was a cold lobster on a rice cracker with seaweed paper. It felt disjointed—perhaps if the bun and lobster had been served at the same temperature, it might have worked better. For the main course, I opted for the Notch Fried Rice bowl. The dish came with a mix of ingredients—60-minute egg, Chinese sausage, pork belly, and more—but overall, it was underwhelming. The sausage was decent, but the rest of the dish felt dry and overcooked, with the togarashi spice unevenly distributed. It was either bland or overwhelming, with no in-between. I've visited Notch a few times, and unfortunately, it seems like the quality and care that once defined this place have diminished. What used to be an enjoyable dining experience now feels lackluster. With a dinner for two costing around $150, I’m left wondering if there’s somewhere else where that money would be better spent.

Super friendly service, but food and drink were severely lacking. The khao soi… the best way I can describe it is… it’s made by someone who knows what khao soi should approximately taste like, but they have never tasted a delicious khao soi, so they don’t know what it should exactly taste like. It lacked the essential crunch and was overloaded with pickles so it tasted way more sour than it should be. I tried a friend’s pad thai and had the same thought. I will say the brisket was delicious, however. The Between Two Ferns cocktail… I took a few sips and couldn’t finish it. If I add chili and garlic, it will taste like my homemade salad dressing. I’m not the type of person who chugs salad dressing. This drink reaffirms my impression of “vaguely inspired by Asia but not someone who knows Asian cuisine”. Please, please, please, do not mix lime with demerara. Pick one or the other. Use lemon, or use simple syrup. It was a… surreal experience. The “uncanny valley”-est of “Asian” restaurants.