Jersey City is getting more and more Chinese spots, and 62 Secret Kitchen is one of the highest rated ones right now. They focus on sichuan and shanghainese dishes, but what really caught my attention was the FREE hanfu experience! It was pretty busy even on a rainy Monday, which says a lot about how popular it is in the neighborhood. It's located near Exchange Place/Grove St PATH! ＊Noodle w. Shredded Beef & Chili Pepper 小椒牛肉絲拌麵 $16 ** Their dry mix noodles totally exceeded my expectations! So saucy, perfectly bouncy noodles, and they didn't skimp on the bell peppers or beef at all. ＊Fried Bean Gluten 蘇式烤麩 $13 * My all-time favorite appetizer! The presentation was a little fancier than other spots, and the portion size matched the price as there were plenty of pieces of bean gluten. ＊Braised Abalone with pork Belly and Quail Egg 鮑魚元寶紅燒肉 $38 A "lucky dish" as abalone shaped like little gold ingots. The abalone was really tender, though I was hoping the pork belly would be melt-in-your-mouth. It came in a hot stone pot to keep it warm. The thick hongxiao sauce made me want a bowl of rice to soak it all up! ＊Tea-Infused Chicken with Mint 香茶薄荷葉香酥雞 $25 I could hardly taste the tea flavor in chicken, but the crispy mint really stole the show! The chicken stayed juicy and tender, and thankfully it wasn't too "yeet hay" after all lol. ＊Osmanthus Milk & Fermented Rice 桂花冰酥酪 $10 ** They've got many traditional, nourishing desserts, like pear soup, black sesame paste, and brown sugar fried sticky rice, but we went for floral and refreshing. The osmanthus and sweet fermented rice really popped in the milk pudding! Definitely save room for dessert. read more

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Solid winter comfort food. We ordered the seasonal lamb stew and it really hit the spot on a cold day. The lamb was very tender and the broth was rich without being too heavy. Slightly spicy but adjustable. Definitely a rice killer. The shrimp with chives had a generous amount of shrimp and tasted fresh, just needed rice to balance the saltiness. Pear soup was light and nice, not overly sweet. Service was friendly and they even mentioned you can wear hanfu in-store for photos. Overall a cozy place for winter dishes. read more

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Came here on a blistery Sun night. Thankfully it was very easy to park. The hot tea helped us defrost while we perused the incredibly large menu on their tablet. From what we ordered, loved the blue crabs with rice cakes. The sauce was incredibly addictive. The rice cakes had a nice chew and the crab meat sweet. Our toddler enjoyed her braised beef noodle soup so it was a win all around. Will keep them in mind when dining in JC. read more

Another new jewel added to the Jersey city restaurant scene. Traditional ambience with excellent flavors ! The best news its BYOB. I ordered the mapo tofu , it tasted amazing , I could take more heat thought, in my next visit I will ask them to make it more spicy .The service was excellent, quick and the staff was able to answer all my questions and also offer recommendations. They did not rush us at all until their next reservation arrived which I really appreciate! read more

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Ordered take out and the food was so good. Pork belly with cauliflower was cooked perfectly. Nice light broth, just a hint of spice with thin cuts of pork belly. The cauliflower had just enough crunch, very fresh. Soup dumplings juicy and yummy. Perfect comfort food. Fried brown sugar sticky rice provided a nice finish. Really great food, thank you! read more

Tasty, authentic Chinese restaurant that seems popular for weekday lunches. There's a variety of lunch specials on the menu for $16, which includes an entree with rice and an egg drop soup. Good options overall for a hot lunch, and service was quick. There's also a promotion for a free side of soup dumplings with over $38 spend, which is a nice addition if you come with a group. read more

62 Secret Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Came here again recently with some work colleagues for lunch. They've expanded the menu dramatically from their soft open and the items on it seem very authentic. The staff is very friendly and for lunch they provided soup dumplings for free when your order exceeds a certain amount. The dumplings were very good! The egg drop soup was also much liked by the entire party. The main courses were also fantastic. read more

62 Secret Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

authentic great food, staff friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our meal and services and will absolute be back when in town.

Oh. My. Jebus. I found Shanghainese Pork and Cabbage Noodle Soup on this side of the Hudson. And it's not only good....It's EXCELLENT! Yes, yes, the dish by which all Shanghai restaurants are judged is XLBs. We didn't get them (*horrified gasps*). Instead, we ordered this noodle soup because it is my personal Shanghai culinary litmus test--and 62 SK passed with flying colors! The noodles were kiu kiu, the pork was buttery tender, the mustard greens were delightfully crunchy--and most important of all, the broth was an umami nirvana. I'm going to throw hands: 62 Secret Kitchen's version surpasses Nan Xiang's, Din Tai Fung's and most of NYC's Shanghainese restaurants. It's that good. Everything else we got was stellar too. The Fresh Chicken in Wine Sauce (AKA Drunken Chicken) was tender and succulent. The Shanghai Meatball with Salted Egg Yolk (AKA Lions Head) was perfectly braised, though a tad too sweet for my liking. And the savory Sauteed Blue Crab with Rice Cake was that perfect dish to ward off the lingering early spring evening chill. Throw in the lovely modern yet traditional Chinese decor and friendly, attentive service (despite the place being packed), and you've got what's easily the best Chinese restaurant in downtown Jersey City. 10 years ago, a restaurant like this probably never would've survived in the area. What a difference a decade makes.... read more

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This is our second time at this Chinese restaurant, and it's just as good as the first! We ordered 1 whole Peking duck, vegfies, soup dumplings, the scallion pancake -- every single dish was excellent. The duck was crispy and super flavorful, and the sides of wrap, cucumber, and scallion were generous and perfectly balanced. The veggies were cooked al dente, just right, and the soup dumplings were filled with plenty of rich broth. The decor is beautiful -- very authentically Chinese, intimate yet elegant, and family-friendly at the same time. The staff were amazing, and we really enjoyed our meal. Definitely recommend it for families with kids as well as couples. The menu is simple but everything looks so good -- I'd love to try it all! read more

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Pretty decent spot to dine if you are craving chinese food. Their pork soup dumplings were all broken at the bottom due to how thin the skin was but then the top part of the dumpling was so thick and doughy. We also tried their steak and peppers, pretty spicy but solid meal to fill you up. Their pekking duck was soft and tender. They gave a generous amount of wrap and cucumbers with scallion. Sad that their skin pieces were not that crispy so it was super greasy and hard to eat. Would I return? Probably not, but it wasn't bad either. read more

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located in exchange place, Jersey city! As I walked in I was greeted with the beautiful interior decor and staff had us seated right away. I just didn't like how the restaurant was empty when we went but was seated RIGHT next to a woman eating by herself. We ended up getting the scallion pancakes & the blue crab with rice cake. Scallion pancakes were good and crispy but could've used some sauce on the side to dip it in. The blue crab was good but was kinda pricey ($38) and didn't have much rice cake which was disappointing /: lovely Chinese cuisine spot overall though serving authentic Chinese dishes. Would recommend if you're craving Chinese food for sure read more

62 Secret Kitchen - Scallion Pancake - Chinese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Solid Chinese spot. It wasnt as spicy as we thought. We thoroughly enjoyed the dumplings, egg sausage rice and kungpao chicken (could have been spicier). Service was super fast read more

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Pro: shanghai style and Sichuan style. One restaurant two flavor. Con:1) chongqing 辣子鸡 has too much bones too spicy; and some pieces just bones; chicken is not expensive. We are always order this dish. Usually the chief pick the wings with bones in or drumsticks for meet only. 2)Peking Duck chief is terrible in slicing; no duck bone soup served; they had not even ask; 3) the cold dish bean is way too spicy..... expensive. won't go again and not recommend. read more

Hello again, I'm gonna keep it short but it was ok at best. Service was non existed. Not once did the server ask us how everything was and I took offense to that. We're spending our money in your establishment and couldn't get "is everything ok." We won't be going back here. read more

62 Secret Kitchen - Braise Pork Leg W.brown Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Food and service were exceptional! Great place to have delicacies and the most delicious vegetable offerings.

SO GOOD. 62 Secret Kitchen seriously delivers on every level. The Peking duck was absolute fire - crispy, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. General Tso's chicken was perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat and sweetness, and the beef udon? Totally addictive. Every dish we tried was a hit. Service was just as impressive. I dropped a chopstick and before I could even say a word, the server was already handing me a new pair - it's that kind of thoughtful, attentive service that really stands out. Without a doubt, this is the best Chinese food I've had in the area. read more

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Very authentic Chinese food!!! The dinnerware and the decor were also like restaurants in China. Service was friendly. read more

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Absolutely authentic and amazing taste! They offer a wide variety of Chinese dishes from different regions with high quality and fresh ingredients. Staff are very attentive, and would revisit soon! read more

Got takeout of beef and pepper soup noodles, scallion pancake with beef, and braised beef with potatoes. Soup noodles were flavorful with a good amount of meat and peppers. The portion of braised beef had a good mix of tendon, brisket and flank meat with large chunks potatoes coated in a thick sauce, scallion pancake with beef came in 4 pieces and was still crunchy by the time I got it home! Great to see a new Chinese place open in Jersey City! read more

A nice cozy neighborhood spot. Some of the chef specials had to be pre-ordered, but we got to try the golden yolk chicken wings without ordering in advance. We enjoyed everything we ordered, and they have a variety of both authentic and Chinese-American dishes on the menu. read more

62 Secret Kitchen - Golden yolk chicken wings, mala tofu and fish, lotus roots - Chinese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Ordered delivery. They are charging way too much for it to not include rice. Overpriced and cheapened on the basics.

They are so nice and the food is so good! Great hidden gem in the neighborhood. The dumplings were incredible.

Ate here 3 times now. Food is great. I think it's the best chinese restaurant in the area.

Incredible flavor served at hot temperatures and lots of delicious dishes on the menu! Highly recommend as a non-Chinese person! Small location, usually there are small families that bring their kids in the afternoons on the weekend which can be noisy. read more

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The food was really authentic, and I love the energy at this place. Always come early in case there is no spot to sit!! Will come again for more. read more

62 Secret Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Great service even better food, if you want authentic Chinese food just come, you won't be disappointed read more

62 Secret Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

loved this spot! First time going and will definitely come back. Vibes were great! Decor was so authentic and cozy, staff was super friendly, and food was incredible. Tried 8+ dishes and all were very tasty. My favorite stand outs were lobster mapo tofu, noodles, peking duck, fried squirrel fish with sweet and sour sauce, stuffed salted egg meatballs, and green peppercorn and rosemary steak. Super affordable menu and huge portions!!! Highly recommend read more

62 Secret Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Ordered their delivery. Costed me almost $50 for two items including fees and all that. Seafood fried rice was soggy, Sweet and Sour chicken was hard and dry. Definitely not worth the price at all. Would rather to go Chinatown to get real Chinese food. read more

With food and service this great the "Secret" is going to be out in no time. Came in for dinner and was seated right away. The staff super friendly and nice. It was freezing outside so they recommended a selection of hot tea. We chose a fruit tea that was absolutely amazing. I started with the Steamed Pork and crap soup dumplings and the ShangHai Shaomai both were so good they did want it would take 15 minutes for those to come out. Main dishes I chose the Rice Cake w/ Shredded Pork and cabbage and she got the sautéed greed beans with poke added. Both dishes were big and packed full of flavor. I can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu! read more

I feel ate at hometown, hot pepper chicken was delicious and crab rice cake Shanghai style. read more

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Food and service both usually very good. Last time I was there, the waitperson mixed up my order and then forgot that I had asked for mild spicing. The dish came out blazing hot, with over 50 pieces of hot pepper (which I separated from the dish). read more

Finally a Chinese restaurant that's not super salty and oily. Still slightly heavier taste than what I like, but already a huge improvement from other Chinese restaurants in Jersey City read more

We trekked to this recently opened eatery upon words of mouth regarding its special provincial (川/滬) cooking. Upon seated, consensus opted for more coastal fare of dishes. Here's what we ordered: cold plates (smoked fish. spare ribs, wine chicken), buns (steamed 小籠包/ pan fried 生煎包), soup (腌篤鲜), main (Peking duck, prawns, steamed striped bass), desert (jello milk tea). While everything is superbly prepared, the wine chicken 醉雞 and Shanghai Pot-au-Feu 腌篤鮮 gets my top votes. In short, an urbane and sophisticated dining experience. Rating: MCB must come back! Bon appetit :) M Lee Dallas /Plano read more

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ordered their crab with rice cake, they used dead crab with very powdery meat while charging a relatively high price read more

62 Secret Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

my son and I randomly stumbled upon this place on a Sunday afternoon. It was absolutely incredible. The food shocked us. service is excellent. highly recommended if you want an authentic, delicious meal. read more

Really good and authentic restaurant. Suitable for meeting with friends. Definitely will come back again next time.

Was craving some Chinese food so dipped into this gem with family. The ambiance is super nice , but not too pretentious for kids (we were with our 3 year old niece). The service was amazing and the food was even better! This hit the authentic mark like restaurants you'd typically find in Chinatowns in NYC and Vegas. Highly recommend the Shanghai fried rice, Peking duck, and chicken with fresh chili ( alert). The dumplings were also amazing ...honestly, everything was great. You won't be disappointed. read more

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The ambiance increases expectations for a good meal. They delivered with the General Tso's Shrimp, it was well cooked and not over breaded like other restaurants. A little pricey but decent portions. Friendly service, makes this my new go to spot. read more

Really nice authentic Chinese cuisine. This place is expensive but they do use good ingredients. In addition the staff are really pleasant and attentive. It's a little difficult to understand the menu since it's so unique (especially if Chinese is not your first language ).. but you can ask the staff questions and they will clear it up. read more