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3.4 (161 reviews)

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Good for kids

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Pork fried rice
Stacey H.

One of my favorite Chinese spots, food is always great. There's so many food options available.

Dorothy W.

Service was very good. Have been searching for a good sit down Chinese restaurant for a while. My search continues. Roti were cold and greasy. Shrimp pad Thai lacked flavor. Shrimp were few and small. Will give it one more try.

Eggplant in OIL SAUCE with a side of garlic flavor  so disappointed
Mariana M.

I was so thrilled to find a chinese restaurant open during these times of lockdown that I didnt mind getting on the highway and driving some towns away for takeout. Unfortunately, my household and I were deeply disappointed with the $60 dollar worth of food we ordered. Not only was it overpriced but it was gross. The beef and broccoli and eggplant with garlic sauce were full of oil and bland, my pork duplings smelled and tasted weird which I suspected to be rancid so I had toss it out, and my egg roll was overfried not golden but brown. Such a let down that I had to come out of "restaurant review retirement" to warn the masses. Stay away folks!

Spicy tuna roll, avocado & eel roll
Orena W.

We wanted a quick bite to eat before heading to a wedding at a nearby church. Every other place was closed down the street at 11am on a Saturday. Thus place didn't look open at first, but I only discoved it was opened after checking their hours on Yelp. We just got a eel & avocado sushi & spicy tuna roll. We were the only ones in the restraunt and the guy who looked like the manager was struggling with the POS system and the credit card machine. Food was prepared quickly, and we ate it in the car. It was very dark inside the restraunt. The sushi was okay. It was still warm from the rice, but the sushi wasn't that flavorful. It came with Wasabi, ginger, and soy sauce. It was okay for the price of $12 for the sushi. I probably wouldn't come here again, but it's a good place to visit when no other place is opened. I think they're hot food is probably better, and the sushi is definitely something they just do on the side. But it was quick and less messy than hot food.

Wonton soup
Yesenia R.

This place has become my go-to Chinese spot even though it's about a 15 to 20 minutes drive from my house. I stumble upon it one day leaving my son's Barbershop and have been hooked ever since. This is not you're basic Chinese food. And what I mean by that is that the meat that you order is the actual meat that you get. Not that rubbery questionable meat you get at other spots. I love that they have a very pleasant dining area if you wish to dine in even though the waiter can be a little pushy. I love their lo mein, their fried rice, beef and broccoli, mei fun, egg rolls, mango shrimp. Everything so far has been really yummy!

California, Philadelphia, tuna & avo :)
Tiffany M.

I order lunch for our office from here once in a while and generally have fresh sushi. We usually order the peppered tuna wraps, avocado salad, pineapple rice, the philly roll, tuna roll, and the california. All are made fresh and tastes delicious. They say about 45 minutes however they're generally here within 30 minutes or less. Will continue to order from here.

Jane L.

The only good place in the area for decent sushi and Chinese food. I've ordered and dined at Chinatown multiple times in the years I've lived in Harrison and no other restaurant has done better. Food is average to good - depending on what you order. They actually do well on authentic Chinese dishes and sushi rolls. In terms of dining experience, the restaurant is clean, interior is nice, and there is a sushi bar for those who want to see the sushi chef make the rolls for delivery and dine in. The sushi chef is very nice and accommodating and the service is great! Delivery time is average, order has always been correct, food is warm and there is no spillage every time I've ordered which I consider a big plus. They're also open on most holidays!

Sushi pizza
Lauren C.

I don't know why this place doesn't have more stars! Their sushi is amazing! An extensive sushi roll menu plus Chinese and Japanese entree dishes and apps........ plus BYOB!!! Guys, maybe we should keep it a secret? The atmosphere is definitely old school 90s Asian restaurant and not on purpose for an over the top nostalgia effect. It's just never been updated inside. Right down to a huge fish tank in the back! But the most important is that everything is clean and the staff is so sweet. Definitely add this to your list of places to try! I'll be a returning fan.

Mountain roll
Edwina L.

Literally, it's the best Chinese restaurant in tri-city area, Harrison Kearny and Newark. Their Chinese foods are undoubtedly authentic, sushi rolls are freshly made and even can be modified for special requests. I'm kinda picky about restaurants and have a long page of"ban list". But this place never let me down in past several years. Highly recommend!

Roast pork with mixed vegetables
Cat W.

Best Dan Dan noodles I've had in a while - maybe ever. I was quite surprised by the delicate balance between mildly spicy and peanut buttery in the noodles. I wasn't expecting this deliciousness from a neighborhood Chinese restaurant! Service was very fast and courteous. Booths were spacious and clean. Diners were enjoying themselves. Good ambience. I got takeout but plan to come back for dinner.

Chicken and broccoli (bottom) & beef and broccoli (top).

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11 years ago

Best Chinese food and sushi restaurant around. They also have great prices for parties. They treat my niece and nephew like family.

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14 years ago

Not sure why, the review I posted last month got removed by someone. Does Yelp automatically remove negative review? Reposting now.

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16 years ago

Very good service - food was better than average for a small place. Fine for families - casual.

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The food is authentic Chinese flavor. I would like to visit again.

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14 years ago

When I die and Jesus comes to get me, I hope I have Chinatown's General Tso in my mouth.

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9 years ago

I return to this exact same Resturant after 20 years and order almost the same food as before, it still tastes as good as it used to be.

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Went here with my kids based on a referral. Nice decor for a Chinese restaurant, but food was just ok. Our search continues....

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10 years ago

Honestly truly disappointed. We had take out order and no soy came in or chopsticks. Didn't completely enjoy the sushi.

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15 years ago

This place has great sushi, the best for this area so far. You must try the sushi cake, delicious!

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