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Chakra

W 144 Rte 4 E
Paramus, NJ 07652

New American Cuisine with an Asian Flair, served in a warm, passionate, romantic atmosphere. (Tented canopy seating requires a minimum of 5 guests)

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: Arcadian Avenue

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		3.9 out of 5 (129 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

romantic (90)
special occasion (72)
hot spot (50)
good for groups (48)
vibrant bar scene (46)
fit for foodies (45)
notable wine list (31)
late-night find (27)
neighborhood gem (21)
great for lunch (5)
great for brunch (2)

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Chakra Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"we had such an amazing time there! we went out for my friend's birthday and the staff was so nice about it. we got an awesome canopy booth and the service was awesome. they accommodated us in every way, from getting nonalcoholic cocktails for a younger guest to replacing a dish that we wanted to exchange. our waiter Fausto could not have been any nicer. great place for special night out!"

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/26/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 2 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"This was our first visit to Chakra. It is a pretty restaurant. The waiter was nice and the food was good, but I wouldn't say great. The kitchen was off.....we had to send back 1 of our appetizers and 1 of the main courses for not being prepared as ordered. I would go back again to see it it was just an off night, but a good rest should be consistently good!"

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/13/2010

(review submitted 03/16/2010)

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Review 3 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Was here 5 years ago and thought i would try again. The place has Great ambiance.
Greeted with a warm welcome.
Good menu options, but food is just over worked and under flavored.
Service has improved good quality, but a little slow.
Caesar salad was over dressed.
Seabass lacked flavor ,Fried Asparagus was greasy
Steak was better."

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/13/2010

(review submitted 03/15/2010)

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Review 4 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Although I'm a huge fan of Chakra,and I go at least once a month (the food and ambience are superb),I must say the service is allways mediocre. This particular time the appetizer was brought out before the Chef compliments, our young male waiter was nervous around us and consequently dropped a fork on my lap, and apologized somewhat. What I also noticed is that after we finished dinner and paid our bill, we decided to stay longer, lounge and talk,and that's when the service was over, no one bothered to ask us if we wanted anything to drink, and I had to call someone over repeatedly for some water. This is a common practice in many restaurants, when the bill is paid, that's when the service is finished! This shouldn't be at such a fine res"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/10/2010

(review submitted 03/12/2010)

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Review 5 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Steak was extremely fatty and not cooked the way i ordered."

Special Features: special occasion

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/05/2010

(review submitted 03/12/2010)

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Review 6 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"This is a good restaurant. Probably the best place to take a date in the area because there aren't many good options nearby. The place takes itself a little too seriously and that takes away from the overall experience in that we didn't feel completely comfortable. It's a little too dark and formal for my taste."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/05/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 7 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"Pulled up and the valet told us that there were plenty of self park places....we were confused because we wanted to valet...it simply seemed like they didnt want to work...? Too loud to talk....playing really bad techno music. I order my steak med-well...came completely overdone...and dried out. My friend ordered his medium and it was blood red. Sent it back and they simply placed it on the grill and burnt the outside...so it tasted like smoke. Overpriced drinks.....they are trying to be trendy and hip and in that effort sacrificing quality in every way. I would not recommend this place to anyone who knows good food...unless you want a psuedo NYC experience with horrible food."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Poor)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/06/2010

(review submitted 03/08/2010)

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Review 8 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was our tenth time at Chakra and each time is as enjoyable as the last if not more!! We would totally recommend this restaurant for its unique appearance, romantic setting and delicious food! Total ambiance! Matt & Maryann Bellantoni"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/03/2010

(review submitted 03/07/2010)

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Review 9 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very good dining experience. The ambience is great and so is the food and the service. It is a very large space with high ceilings, so it tends to be noisy on the weekends. However, this is not a problem during the week. You can't beat the price fix menu which is also offered during the week."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/04/2010

(review submitted 03/06/2010)

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Review 10 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great staff! Great drinks and food. This is a perfect place in NJ if you don't feel like trekking into NYC but still want the vibe."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 11 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We loved the food, the service and the ambiance. Everything was wonderful. We were told we may not get a private booth since it was busy, but our request was honored."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 12 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was excellent. Always a nice place. Hopefully it will make it through the recession."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/23/2010

(review submitted 02/28/2010)

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Review 13 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was excellent. The restaurant's decor was beautiful. We asked for one of the booths and did not get it. Where we and most people were seated was so loud that you had to shout to be heard by anyone you were dining with."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/20/2010

(review submitted 02/26/2010)

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Review 14 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very poor responses to requests despite making such requests far in advance."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/26/2010)

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Review 15 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food and service was and always is top notch. Couldn't ask for a better Valentine's day for my fiance. Thanks"

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 16 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Chakra reminded me of being in South Beach. What a great space with tons of ambiance! Food was worthy of a Manhattan zip code and offered such interesting dishes.

Had the beef dumplings and the diver scallops for appetizer and both were delicious. The salmon and the sea bass were both outstanding. Other entrees like the short ribs, the duck and the noddle dishes all sounded incredible.

Definitely worth dining at this Bergen County gem."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 17 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"the food the attention and the place are great,we loved it!!!!"

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 18 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I went on Valentines day, so the menu was limited but very good. The environment and service were very good as well. I plan to return and try items from the standard menu."

Special Features: late-night find, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 19 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The place is a little loud, but I am suspecting that since we went on Valentine's Day Weekend that they squeezed as many tables onto the floor as possible."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 20 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Had a wonderful early Valentine's dinner. Everything was perfect, including dessert. Would have loved to have a private booth, but understand they are for larger parties, not a couple."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/19/2010)

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Review 21 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"good food, good ambiance and good seating. we were seated in the banquettes, I appreciated that. try to come on a weekday but i would love to come back on a weekend to feel the high energy pace. the wait staff was great although my gf felt he was rude when the server thought i would be under tipping. i just needed to split the tip between the card and cash. so a little misunderstanding but it didn't matter. he tried his best to help us and maybe he felt a little under appreciated. they did make a good choice in wine for me in the tight price range i wanted to have a bottle, so that was a plus for them. good looking waitstaff and nice atmostphere. although its seems on the slow night its a little chilly since it is a vast space."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/16/2010

(review submitted 02/18/2010)

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Review 22 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"What a wonderful initial experience. It will definitely be on my top 10 for NJ."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/14/2010)

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Review 23 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We dined here for Valentine's Day and found their regular menu more appealing than their special Valentine's menu. We had the Duck and the salmon as our entrees and both were cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was wonderful and set up a wonderful night."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/14/2010)

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Review 24 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Not as great as we expected and for the money paid. Good experience but would not repeat too often. Better if 2 or 3 couples go together as you then get the romier booths than the smaller 2 person tables, not very private, not very romantic. Bar scene seems more fun than the dining room."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, hot spot

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/14/2010)

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Review 25 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"I have heard about Chakra and it’s romantic setting which in my opinion gives you the feel of outside dinning somewhere in Morocco. For this I give it a 5 out of 5. The servers where very attentive but we felt rushed with our meals. In and out with-in 45 min. The food was a big disappointment. My wife and I started with the “A Taste of Chakra” which came with three dipping sauces. Zero taste on the sauces only the meat dumplings had flavor. My wife had the Sushi & Sashimi taste was just fair. Similar to what you would expect from your local grocery store. I had the Macadamia Crusted Halibut the fish was good, small portion and the sides were so, so. Our wines were good but like most of their drinks way overpriced. With the amount of money t"

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/14/2010)

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Review 26 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The decor was nice. The music was good but a little to loud because I could hear a thing my friends were saying across the table. We had a reservation for 9:15pm and didn't get seated until 10pm. The food was really good and the presentation was nice. Unfortunately service was HORRIBLE. Our waitress took forever to come and take our order and after we were finish with our dinner we didn't see her for at least 50mins. Other then the service the overall experience was great."

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/13/2010)

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Review 27 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Fabulous...we will definitely be back. Thank you!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/09/2010

(review submitted 02/11/2010)

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Review 28 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Wonderful atmosphere, great for a group get together or a night out with that special someone. Great food."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/06/2010

(review submitted 02/08/2010)

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Review 29 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"First time dining there, atmosphere/ambiance was great, really cool trendy spot. Food was tasty and well presentd. portion size was good. The drinks were very good,and nice size on those too. Price was high, but not Varka High. dinner for 4 w/tip was $340 (4 apps,5 entrees, 2 desserts,5 drinks) Overall I would absolutely recommend to friends, will def. be back. I do not think there is a need for valet parking"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/06/2010

(review submitted 02/08/2010)

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Review 30 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The ambiance is the best thing about this restaurant. The kitchen is excellent at presentation and the food is very tasty. The room does get loud when full because it is one large space but the biggest disappointment was how cold it was in the room the night we were there. They moved us to another table that was only slightly better. We could actually feel cold air blowing on us from the vents wherever we sat. COLD AIR!! when we just came in from outside where the temperature was around 20 degrees. The candle on our table was flickering all night with how hard these vents blow that air out. We were told that unfortunately there was nothing they could do about it. YIKES!!"

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/30/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 31 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Nice looking place..... very South Beach.....Great Service....
Get the Sea Bass."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/25/2010

(review submitted 01/27/2010)

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Review 32 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Atmosphere was romantic, service was outstanding, and the food was excellent."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/22/2010

(review submitted 01/24/2010)

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Review 33 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great atmosphere, good service and terrific food. Everything was very fresh, served at the right tempature and plated beautifully. The only negative was having to waiting 30 minutes even with a reservation but it was a busy Saturday night and the table we were ultimately given was in a romantic corner with very comfortable seating."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 34 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Awesome experience. The food and service was great and we really liked the environment."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/18/2010)

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Review 35 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I thought the food was fabulous. Made to perfection. Atomosphere was romantic. The only thing that was wrong if you cant read the menu in dim light ask for them to light another candle. Very hard to read menu. Would recommend to many!!!!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/11/2010

(review submitted 01/12/2010)

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Review 36 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"it was the perfect restaurant for my wife birthday,we enjoy the food,the wine and the service.i will share this place with my friends"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 37 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"My friend and I went had a 9 PM reservation on a Saturday night. We got there early and they gave us the option of getting a drink and stay in the lounge or be seated right away. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and even had the bartender remix our drinks when we found them a little too strong. The only down side was that even though this atmosphere lends itself to staying a while, there was a forty five minute time span that we didn't see our waiter. Don't expect to get in and out of here quickly but it is a beautiful restaurant to eat, laugh and relax with friends."

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 38 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"When we first arrived, the heat wasn't properly working so the restaurant was quite cold but eventually the problem was fixed, so the temperature was fine. The food was good but a bit overpriced. The quantities were not properly proportional. We ordered a trout entree which was delicious but the serving was rather small. The steak we ordered was huge but the mashed potato serving accompanying the steak was rather ungenerous. The soup and breads and butter were very good."

Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 39 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food is on the salty side. Great atmosphere- feels like you've been transformed to SE Asia. The maitre'd was most gracious and knowledgeable. Will definately recommend to friends!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/06/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 40 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Food was good,, service was horrible. Took 30 minutes to get a cocktail, and then the meal came before we were done with the cocktail.

Would not go again."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/08/2010

(review submitted 01/10/2010)

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Review 41 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"A hit, chic environment. Great for a romantic dinner. Oysters were superb! Lobster ravioli...on the money! Careful how you order your steak. I ordered medium well and got well....small price to pay. The experience and service was still very good."

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/05/2010)

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Review 42 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Me and my girl didn't really like it too much didn't really see what all the fuss was about very nice place tho food wasn't bad either not anywhere near@top of my list tho"

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/04/2010)

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Review 43 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very nice way to spend New years. Nicely done, not too loud and not to crowded"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 44 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"New Year's Eve dinner special was nice. 20% automatic gratuity was an unwelcome surprise."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/31/2009

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 45 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"totally disappointed. the online menu was vastly different from the in restaurant menu. having pre-shopped so to speak before we went, almost nothing was actually on the menu. the waiter sold a particular drink for at least 4 minutes only to return to the table to announce that they were out of the ingredients for that drink. my wife, the vegetarian, had 2 different items on the online menu, found out that indeed there was now nothing for her on the new in restaurant menu. we are here about 15 minutes and are starting to realize we have made a huge mistake coming here. finally settled on something to eat which turned out to be good. the prices are huge for the portions given, expect to pay. expect to be DISAPPOINTED"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/03/2010)

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Review 46 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Food was good. Ambiance was very cool. Waiter service & timing needs to be worked on. Food takes a long time to come out. Also, had to ask several times for soy sauce, drink refill, etc. before it was done. Overall, not a horrible experience. Things need to be "tweaked," though."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/29/2009

(review submitted 12/31/2009)

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Review 47 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Food was outstanding,but unfortunately,the staff was overwhelmed as the restaurant was very, very busy for a Monday night. They tried their best, but dinner took far too long.I would certainly go back, as everything else was perfect. There were five of us and everyone raved about their food choices."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/28/2009

(review submitted 12/30/2009)

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Review 48 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"DISAPPOINTING.

DINING ROOM AND REST ROOMS WERE INADEQUATELY HEATED.

STEAK WAS TOUGH.

COFFEES CAME OUT COLD.

OVERALL ATTITUDE OF STAFF WAS ALOOF AND INDIFFERENT."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/26/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 49 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"$13 for a cocktail? This is Paramus, not Midtown Manhattan..."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 50 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great place to take a date or your family. Bar scene was nice as well if you bring the crowd."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/22/2009

(review submitted 12/24/2009)

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Review 51 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Our experience included great food and ambiance. Was quiet night due to bad weather conditions. Even though the restaurant has a notable wine list, they had some challenges with the vintage. The first three wines that we selected were not the year on the list. The wine steward attempted to tell us that the year they wanted to serve was better as well as the same price……."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/19/2009

(review submitted 12/21/2009)

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Review 52 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Had a 645 reservation, but was running late, so I called at 630 to change it to 7. No problems there. Arrived promptly at 7, checked our coats, and told the host who we were. After being told our table would be ready in a few minutes, we went to the bar to wait. 15 MINUTES LATER, I went back to the host station only to be told we had been wait-listed! Thankfully, a table was immediately available. Other than that, we had a nice time. Food and bar were very good, as always."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/16/2009

(review submitted 12/21/2009)

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Review 53 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The experience was very nice. Nice atmosphere. The food was a little salty."

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/15/2009

(review submitted 12/17/2009)

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Review 54 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Really one of my favorite restaurants around. Can a restaurant be more romantic? For romantic date try to get a booth. Most of the times I am lucky to request and get booth, which can accommodate up to 6-7 people comfortable, but SO chic and romantic for 2! Food is amazing with my favorite: oysters (super fresh) and sushi/sashimi combo (fresh and unusual)."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/15/2009

(review submitted 12/17/2009)

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Review 55 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Went to Chakra on a Friday night and it was a lively, yet intimate enough for my husband and I to enjoy each others company without having to yell. The lighting is wonderful and the food was great. Will definitely go again."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/11/2009

(review submitted 12/13/2009)

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Review 56 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was over the top delicious, and the service was outstanding. The ambience was a tad too dark, which literally made it hard to rea the menus, but otherwise a superb experience!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/05/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 57 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"food ordinary - ambience excellent - decent experience but not outstanding by any measure."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/24/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 58 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very nice atmosphere. Unfortunately the noise of all of the patrons takes away from the romance but is understandable."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/21/2009

(review submitted 11/23/2009)

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Review 59 for Chakra

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This restaurant has one of the best interiors in the area. The decor is beautiful, chic and trendy. Their menu is unique. What makes a restaurant stand out is how their menu compares to other restaurants. Why would you come back? I will come back to Chakra again and again because of their unique menu. It's fantastic!! They have dishes on their menu that you cannot find at any other local restaurants. I want to try everything on the menu. Dining at Chakra is like being away on vacation. It's an experience. Excellent food, excellent service and in a gorgeous setting. Very romantic. I cannot wait to go back!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/18/2009

(review submitted 11/20/2009)

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Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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