I've been meaning to write a review for Coco. This has become my go-to spot for Chinese/Malaysian food. They have a killer beef chow kweh teow. It's like an elevated Cantonese beef chow fun ("wok hei" and all). One of the best in Jersey, and that's saying a lot because I don't normally like that dish! Some dishes are hit or miss, but once you find YOUR dish, you'll order it every time. The service is always quick! I'm in and out of there in less than an hour. It's never too crowded either. Plus the ambiance is like a an old school Asian person's house which just makes me feel at home. None of that modern clean-washing that other restaurants keep doing. Originality is so hard to find nowadays and I love that Coco has its own unique charm! read more

Hubs had been wanting to give this place a try but we keep forgetting about it because of all the other options nearby. LOL. We finally made it here after exhausting all the nearby restaurants. The restaurant is medium in size, with pale yellow walls and cushy burgundy seats covering the dark brown floors. Framed black and white photos adorn the leftmost wall while the name of the restaurant is on the rightmost wall along with a framed painting. Finally, in the back, you can see the counter, which has a lucky cat and some plants on it, as well as a large painting of pink flowers in a pond behind it all. We ordered the following: Baby oyster omelet, which has pan fried baby oyster omelet with chives- this was delicious. We haven't had this for a while and enjoyed it a lot. Golden fried eggplant, which is lightly fried eggplant with cubes of bell peppers and onions. We all liked this dish a lot, as well. It was nicely fried. Claypot egg noodle, which has pearl noodle with minced pork, shrimp, squid, bean sprout in egg gravy. We've been looking for this entree for a while. Last time Hubs had this was 15 years ago and it was 30 years ago for me. Hubs loved this dish. Basil fish filet, which is stir fried fish filet with bell peppers, onions, basil leave and mushrooms. I thought this looked sweet and sour and was surprised it wasn't. Daughter liked it a lot and was addicted. Hubs was shocked at how flavorful it was. There were plenty of onion and peppers. There is parking in the back of the building but we managed to find a parking space in the front. It's a little tricky parking there but we managed. Service was quick and minimal. Will definitely return to try other items on the menu. read more

This place is SO good and very authentic. We went on Mother's Day after relaxing at the Korean spa nearby. We could tell that it was good because the restaurant was packed. The staff worked as quickly as possible to take and serve orders. We ordered: -Coconut drink- not too sweet coconut water with coconut flesh -Malaysian Curry Assorted Veg. Casserole- good but not as flavorful as I would've expected -Roti Canai- the curry is small and you get 2pc of roti; better to order another serving than just extra roti -Beef chow fun- probably our favorite dish of the night! Perfect! -Seafood Egg Chow Fun- okay read more

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Have been going here since college, and usually only takeout - but dine in is also worth it! I come here primarily for the beef rendang. It's rich, saucy, slightly spicy with tender chunks of beef and it goes GREAT with rice. They have a lunch special that comes with rice, and an even bigger dinner portion. The dinner portion is great for 2 meals if you order it for yourself. Genuinely you don't need to eat that dish with anything else. My boyfriend got pad Thai and he thought it was tasty! But did agree the star is the beef rendang read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Rendang Beef - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Coco is the closest thing to authentic Southeast Asian food in central Jersey. The service is so quick- your food will take no more than 15-20 mins to come out. Our go to dishes are: +Hainanese chicken rice- the rice that's paired is actually chicken flavored like the OG. +Coco house special tofu - fried egg tofu with squid, shrimp, and veggies +Salt and pepper pork chop- so crispy and flavorful +Kang kung belacan -spicy water spinach stir fry +Kuay teow- delicious stir fried rice noodles Coco also has a separate menu for Filipino food. Ample parking in the back. Hot tea is on the house. Spacious restaurant for group dine ins. read more

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The mango sticky rice was is sooo good! One of the best places for the dessert. Many selection of Asian dishes, even Filipino food. When I came they had sizzling sisig, pancit bihon etc. The pad see ew was lacking flavor, but there are a variety of tasty dishes to choose from. I came hungry and left with my belly full and happy. read more

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The restaurant offers Thai, Malaysian, and Chinese cuisines. We had roti canso as the starter and it was great. We ordered massaman curry chicken which the curry was a bit too sweet for me. We also ordered yam pot chicken instead of the yam pot seafood on the menu. My friend enjoyed it though he was charged the same price as the yam pot seafood. We also ordered massaman coco special tofu which my friend said was ok. The service was good and attentive. It's not a fancy restaurant, good for family. read more

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This is a regular spot for my family and I! We love Coco's Malaysian food, particularly because it's very similar to Indonesian food and it's local to us. The food never disappoints, so we keep coming back! My go to order is always the Char Kuey Teow; getting it with wide flat noodles is an absolute must! Lately we've been doing takeout, but when we do dine in, the service is great and friendly. Would gladly recommend at any time! read more

Decided to give this place another shot and it wasn't bad. Came by at almost 2 on a Saturday, and there were a few tables dining at that time. I had the Chow kueh teow, and ordered it with the thin noodles but they brought the flat noodles, which we just kept since we were kind of on a schedule. The noodles were pretty good (unlike the basil flat noodles I had the last time for takeout). Hubby decided to be adventurous and ordered from the Filipino menu at a Malaysian restaurant (not sure why), and it was a mistake. He had the sizzling sisig, which just tasted like leftover pork they refried with some onions and other spices. I probably won't be back for a third time. They're doing too much with all the different types of cuisines they have going on. Their decor could also use an update. Everything looks old and dingy. read more

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Talk about an unassuming hole in the wall? As I drove through Edison, I had a hankering for some Malaysian food! This restaurant popped up on yelp, and I decided to give it a whirl. Now do not expect extreme cleanliness or an upmarket vibe when you walk into a place like this - you won't be disappointed if you are simply looking for great food. I walked in at 5:13 PM, sat down, had a menu brought to me very quickly. I knew exactly what I wanted Roti Canai, and some chicken and potato curry. I swear to God, I did not wait more than five minutes before the food arrived piping hot at my table! The roti was just awesome! And the curry chicken? Absolutely great. I am not joking. I walked out of the restaurant after having arrived eaten and paid after only 25 minutes! And let me tell you the roti was hot, hot, hot, and extremely tasty! Next time I go to Newark for business? I will come here to eat. And if you have not tried Malaysian food? You are missing out on a delightful cuisine! read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Face of the place! - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Coco Asian in Edison is a good restaurant and great restaurant for take out. The staff are courteous and conversational. We ordered pineapple fried rice, crispy pork and Chinese broccoli, papaya salad, chicken satay, and shrimp pad sie ewe. Some of the dishes like crispy pork and Chinese broccoli and the pad sie ewe were lackluster. The pad sie ewe lacked flavor of the sour sweet tamarind edge I'm used to. The pork lacked texture as the pork was very very soggy soft. These are usually my go to dishes with southeast Asian cuisine and they were alright albeit with some sambal at home. The satay was fully seasoned, spices and choosing milk and meat were tender. Their peanut sauce is excellent and creamy with a touch of spice to lighten the richness. The papaya salad was crunchy and pungent with a good tart crisp. The fried rice was well executed with fluffy rice and bold flavor every grain that didn't feel too mushy whatsoever. The sticky rice and mango were the best of the dishes and made the meal. I'll order from there again just knowing that some entrees miss the mark slightly but the fried rice, apps and desserts hit. read more

A very good Thai spot along the highway. My favorite dish by far was the curry beef brisket casserole. I wish I could drink that sauce every day... Service was okay. We had a large group and may have ordered too fast. When we double checked the order, something was missing and we asked to add the missing item. The waitress's voice suddenly got very aggressive which caught us offguard. Besides that, everything else was quick and the staff was pleasant to deal with. read more

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This restaurant is branded Malaysian/Thai but I think it leans more towards Malaysian. It looks like they specialize in curry because a lot of the tables near me ordered some sort of curry. So I tried the Malaysian vegetable curry dish and added chicken. The food came out pretty quickly and tasted great! Not too salty and the tofu added a nice touch. The dish stayed warm for a while too so that was nice. It comes with a side of rice. All of the servers were very friendly and the service was fast. They were very busy for lunch on a Sunday. Seems like a popular spot for locals. *They add a 15% service charge for all dine in orders, but as a result, they don't accept tips! I would definitely come back to try the other dishes. read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Malaysian Curry Assorted Vegetable Casserole - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

All very tasty : Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Fried Tofu, Claypot Egg Noodles, Sisig, free soup, Hainanese Chicken, Curry Beef Brisket, Malaysian Satay Beef. Service was good during weekday lunch hours. Easy parking in front & back. read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Fried tofu is ok , a little dry. - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

If you're not going to Penang, then you're going to Coco, which has become a Malaysian restaurant staple of its own, in its own right. The roti here was slightly different, as it was more thick than I expected, but everything else here was great. Got the char kway teow and a fried rice to go. Very welcoming here and can't go wrong with anything you order here! read more

Coco's is always a favorite of mine, and I recently brought some friends with me for some yummy but fairly priced asian food. As always, the servers were incredibly welcoming and friendly - some of them speak multiple languages and will converse with you in your native one, which is a fun talent! I didn't tell my guests that this would happen and they were so pleasantly surprised. The vibe is always very family friendly and down to earth, as the focus here is definitely on the food. We ordered mango tofu, crispy Thai chicken, basil chicken, and the basil pad kee Mao with chicken. My favorites were the pad kee mao and the basil chicken as they were so flavorful and fresh! The taste of the fresh Thai basil came through strongly. The mango tofu swayed more sweet than savory, which wasn't what I was in the mood for at the time. I was also hoping that the crispy Thai chicken would be a little more spicy, but it was very crispy and moist despite the fry on the chicken. We also got Thai iced teas for the table, which never disappoint. Coco's is always the place I think of when I want some warm, hot food to fill up my stomach and they never disappoint! read more

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Back again. Our fav restaurant. We had Singaporean noodles, chicken curry, kung pow chicken, chicken on a stick, and garlic rice. Holy yum!!!! read more

Understated restaurant with great food. My fav is their Dry Beef Curry (Beef Rendang). So flavorful with deep beefy and curry flavor!

Staff very friendly. Classic Asian Dive. We started with Roti Cannai. Fried Squid w. Mango and Fried Tofu. Then hainanese chicken with yellow rice. Good was very tasty. If you are In The area give them a try. read more

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Great food and love the service. Staff is always friendly and helpful. If you're in the neighborhood try them out

The restaurant still advertised as Malaysian food, but some how dont taste quite right. We ordered the beef rendang, and does not taste like beef rendang but just beef curry. Roti Canai came from a pack, and not quite the same as the norm when we ordered them. The prices got higher of course, but quality and quantity has gone down since owner change. Yes, restauranteur also didnt tell us , we dont get free brown rice like before, and it's $1.65 an order even though we ordered 11 dishes. Presentation was poor, we ordered Coco house special tofu, it came in a small bowl. At $21.95 , it should be presented in a nice platter like before. Of course the quantity has reduced but price per dish gone up. Too many more disappointments , so we wont frequent this restaurant as much. The vedict: Not so Malaysian restaurant but chinese restaurant. We were highly disappointed. read more

Hainan chicken was one of the best I've had in New Jersey. I'm surprised at the low rating of one of the more authentic restaurants that I never want to see closed. Please go support! I also like the okra, ask for it with garlic with if you do like the shrimp paste taste. Prices are aligned with the quality you get. I suspect people wanted cheap prices and for that there are plenty of those inauthentic choices all around. Please help preserve this place and allow them to continue cooking authentically. read more

Honestly, this is the only soup I get each and every time and each and every time it is slamming! So good! This has chicken and shrimp, but the broth is the strongest, most delectable broth you will ever taste! This is always a hit each and every time this is the only thing I get from here, but I can guarantee that this is five star all the way! read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Prawn Mee - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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During covid the food was still on point and same high quality . Our favorites are: Chicken and salted fish fried rice Chicken curry with potatoes (same dish they serve with roti canai but in bigger portions) Roti canai Mixed veggies with belacan sauce Pad Thai Beef pad see ew Honey squid (app) They're now open for dine-in. read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Honey squid Mixed veggies - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

We've been coming to Coco's for the last decade and it's one of our favorites in the area! Food: everything pictured are our go-to items every time we come. The dry curry beef is to die for. Extremely tender and flavorful. Everything else is delicious as well. We also love the roti canai and pan fried dumplings. Service: we were seated and then immediately greeted for drinks. We were checked on several times and our food came out very quickly. Ambiance: it is a bit on the smaller side but nice inside. We also made a reservation. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Ordering take out is difficult sometimes. Food sometimes just doesn't taste as good afyer transit. But anyway I would say 3.5 overall. I ordered the Hainanese chicken, and the roti canai. Roti was pretty good could've used some more potato and chicken in there but was slightly spicy and flavorful- could also use more spice. The hainanese chicken was cold (not their fault) and had a lot of bones. Gotta say I must be spoiled by the Thai place I go to for the khao man gai because I can eat that much easier and not worry about every bite having a bone. As others have mentioned the chili sauce was too sweet for my liking. Place was busy and other food looked good there so I would give it another try, lunch special prices were reasonable too. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Hainanese Chicken Over Rice - lunch special - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

After spending some time at Sam Ash, I came here to grab some lunch. It was quite busy on Saturday but there was enough room for us to walk in! I mentioned I am vegetarian and the host was very accommodating to my dietary restrictions. It's a very casual atmosphere and I personally think despite the amazing food, the main owner is the most warm, friendly and pleasant surprise! He knows so many languages and came out to converse with his guests in their native tongues. I was appalled and have never had such interaction like that, what a cool person! For an appetizer we had roti canai and Thai papaya salad. They made the side dish without chicken for the roti canai and it came out delicious! The roti reminded me of paratha consistency. The Thai papaya salad tasted so fresh and refreshing, very happy I ordered it! For the main, I got Thai curry and the waiter said he would ask the chefs to make their current special dish vegetarian : snowpeas with garlic sauce. Both items were so good! I was especially surprised at the snowpeas because it paired so beautifully with the rice and curry. The garlic was not too overpowering in taste either making it a great addition to the main course. For dessert, I ordered sticky mango rice. I don't think it stuck out in particular but hard to go wrong with this! Overall it was a super pleasant experience, highly recommend checking it out. read more

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Ordered the seafood rice noodles and beef chow fun and they were just okay. Some of the chow fun noodles weren't cooked thoroughly and the sauce was definitely not even leaving parts of the noodle totally white. The rice noodles didn't have the usual authentic flavor either. Perhaps some of their other dishes are better! read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

My #1 takeout spot for spicy Singaporean Rice Noodles if I'm in the Edison area. It's just the right amount of savory curry sauce and umami. The noodles also have the right about of vegetables, egg, and shrimp. However, I only gave 4 stars because I notice the consistency of the spice/chili varies--sometimes it's pretty spicy and sometimes very little heat. The front staff are very friendly and so it gives a family-owned restaurant feeling. Take out is pretty quick (roughly 10-15 minutes wait), but they're a bit unstaffed by the front, so dining-in might be slow during busy times. read more

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The food came out fast. The customer service is always good. Got everything we ordered. We came into the restaurant at 7:30pm and got a table right away. The food was very good as always. Been going here ever since it opened. read more

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Food was ok. I've had my share of traditional malaysian food and this was definitely nowhere near traditional. Roti canai came from a premade store bought NAAN. Pad thai was ok but dry, but most importantly, the beef rendang was 50% chewy tendon and fat, couldn't even tear a piece out without it snapping back like a rubber band. A good beef rendang is suppose to be lean and easy to break apart. Nothing wrong with service, but we go to restaurants for the food. Wouldn't come back again. read more

Delicious mix of Malay and Chinese. We usually get take out. The staff are friendly and welcoming and food is served quickly.

My go to place! We usually get roti canai, fried flounder, kangkong belacan, salt and pepper pork! So good!! read more

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I definitely enjoyed this little gem Delicious food BYOB and an ice bucket to cool my beers Great service, very friendly and they made great recommendations This place is great if you are looking for a low key dinner with friends and family The meal won't break the bank and their are plenty of options on the menu so there is something for everyone. I can't wait to go back! read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Thai basil chicken Crunchy pork belly fried rice Malaysian fried flounder - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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This place is good but I don't think they do well with modifications. I repeated my order over 4 times to 3 different people. And it still came out wrong. 1 chow kueh Teow spicy, no sprouts. I got I chow kueh teow not spicy with bean sprouts! 1 chow kueh teow not spicy - good read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE Special curry soup to die for roti canoi very good Noodle dishes very good read more

I have been to this place several times that are small location located close to H Mart. They have some pretty good Malaysian dishes and everything is served family style. Service is good and we enjoy it when we come to eat . We usually have our staple of items that we order. Salt and pepper pork chop, golden squid , Beef chow fun, fried rice and The list can keep going on depending who we have with us . Dishes come our pretty fast and they come out as they are ready . All the food is great with good flavors and portions are good especially when sharing. read more

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Through the years I've driven and even walked past this restaurant. I finally took the time to visit and try this place out. The service was great. All of the staff were great and attentive. The food came out hot and fresh. I ordered the following: - Vegetable Thai Spring Roll | thick wheat flour roll, extremely breaded - Pad Thai (chicken & shrimp) | average tasting, a bit on the bland side - Papaya Salad (best thing we ordered) |spicy and delicious. The portion size is small. I would recommend ordering two if you are with 2+ people. I would like to return to try additional dishes before I rule this place out. I'll look at additional reviews to see what is a popular item. ***Note: parking in front is limited but there's additional parking behind the building*** read more

Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant - Pad Thai - Malaysian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I have been here several times - and this place gets a well deserved 5 stars! This is probably the best Malay/Indo restaurant in the area - probably better than Penang, and certainly easier to get a table; however, probably best to call ahead for large groups. Fave dishes: - Yung Chow Fried Rice - Oat Shrimp - Roti Canai - Golden Crispy Chicken - Sarang Burong read more

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It's small but serves mighty delicious food! I went to Malaysia years ago and when I came home, I could not find a restaurant where the food was just like I remembered eating there. There's a few in the area with good Asian food, but not quite like the real thing. This place serves the real thing, and if you have your MIL with you, they also serve the things that she is comfortable eating :) Pros: Portion sizes were good, I had my lunch leftovers as my dinner. The sauces all tasted different and yummy. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Bathroom was clean! Cons: The only con I have is that the Nasi Lemek isn't served with the little fried fishes I remember from my visit. Pro tip: there's a large parking lot in the back, just drive around the block. It's much easier to get in and out off! read more

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