Since the closing of Phoenix Garden (Cantonese) in Manhattan I've been searching for authentic…read moreChinese food. I haven't been to many Szechuan Chinese restaurants but Hot Fish is easily the best Chinese food in NJ by a long shot. I'm vegetarian so can't comment on meat dishes but the salt & pepper tofu is out of this world (though if you get it via takeout be mindful of the white doily-style round paper on the bottom of the plastic container which I assume is there to soak up excess oil, but is not edible). I'm going to Hot Fish for takeout today and will be getting the salt & pepper tofu dish as well as their Kung Pao tofu which I'm excited to try. The garlic flavored broccoli is spectacular and may be my favorite dish. It somehow tastes even better reheated the next day (the sauce probably gets absorbed more). Ordering at least two of those -- the garlic sauce used in it is truly unique and remarkably delectable. If you're not a fan of mushrooms you need to request no "fungus" as that's how they refer to mushrooms. The veggie fried rice is as good as I've ever had and I love that it's served white rather than the typical soy sauce stained brown fried rice that's much more common. The egg & scallion fried rice is also wonderful and doesn't contain any fungus, unlike the veggie fried rice. Be sure to try the marinated cucumber appetizer. It has a warm, numbing spice to it and is absolutely fantastic. Edemame is good. Sauteed green beans are remarkably good -- almost as good as the garlic broccoli. Come to think of it, I haven't had a bad dish yet. Or even one that wasn't above average. This place is legitimately amazing. Authentic, consistent, and an exceptional dining experience. If I could better express just how much I love the food at Hot Fish I would, I simply lack the descriptive language needed to properly convey just how wonderful the flavor combinations and perfectly textured veggies and tofu taste and leave you feeling after the meal is finished. The chef(s) and kitchen staff are truly talented and consistent, the latter being extremely important as most people want to have the same dish when they find one they love and return to the restaurant again. Inconsistency can really hurt a restaurant and one's desire to eat there again. My only criticism is that Hot Fish isn't closer to my home, because I would genuinely like to eat their at least once a week if not more but since it's over 30 minutes away it makes eating their regularly more difficult. But it has always been well worth the trip. So glad this place opened -- it's the best Chinese food in the NYC/NJ area and has quickly become my favorite restaurant. I'm surprised the current Yelp rating is only 4.2/5.0, though that is very good score and you can't please everyone especially with spicy food which some Americans just aren't accustomed to. I'm interested in how the rating will change over time since they've been open for less than a year. The photo is of salt & pepper tofu and you can see the white doily I mentioned earlier, though with takeout its almost completely hidden when th container is full. While I haven't eaten there myself, my family has and they said the food is even better when you eat there and remarked that the atmosohere is very nice, clean, comfortable, and doesn't have any obnoxious attributes like extremely loud music or lighting so faint you can't see your food. All in all a wonderful addition to the Bergen county food scene and a blessing for those who DO like it HOT (spicy)!

They had to close for a couple weeks this summer due to a sprinkler break in the back, and…read morere-permit and re-inspect. Fortunately not closed for the two months that they were initially quoted! Food is great, menu is slimmed down a bit, and service is just as friendly as before. Appreciate it - and fortunately with the sensitivity of my fellow diners, their food was solid and hasn't caused any trouble (it is oily and salty, but their rice is good!). Gift cards - you can get an extra $30 for $300 on the card, and other increments more (as you go up). You can also get a dish up to $35 for free on your birthday (+/- 2 days, I think) - (ID required)!

I've been dining here for ~25 years…read more The food is 100% vegan and delicious! The staff here LOVES me! They know I love my bubble tea and my favorite dishes. The decor is nice - lots of live plants included ! They're great for large groups here.

Unironically good pan-(mostly)-East Asian vegan food with obviously-Taiwanese origins. I was…read morebrought here by my friend; as it was my first time, I got to sample some of the house pickled veg (paocai); it's what you'd want. The food, for the most part, comprises seitan of different colors (and flavor profiles?) substituting for different cuts of meat. But I don't think you'd miss it that much, such is the wok technique. Would stop by for the bang bang chicken when I'm back in the area.

Yong Kang Street (Located in the Garden State Plaza Food…read moreCourt) 1 Garden State Plaza Parkway Paramus, NJ 07652 $14.99 Two Meat and Two Side Deal: General Tso's Chicken Orange Chicken Vegetables Lo Mein ( thick) Vegetables Mei Fun (skinny) While I was exploring this food court, I couldn't help but overhear the distinguishing loud announcement of an employee behind the counter holding a piece of General Tso's chicken on a toothpick. She repeatedly shouted, "Free Sample! Free Sample!" Between her noticeable voice along with the chunk of meat, she immediately reeled me in. All it took was this free sample and I was hooked! It was piping hot and just prepared on the spot. And the advertisement atop the counter also caught my eye. The $14.99 special deal offers two meats and two sides; this is only a $2 up charge from the single meat and single side plate. The styrofoam to-go plate was overwhelming packed. Although this was a great deal, both proteins and both sides were touching each other. I had assumed I was going to receive two separate styrofoam plates. Regardless of this quirk, I managed to separate everything into two microwavable containers. It made for great leftovers for the next couple of days. General Tso's Chicken/Orange Chicken While both proteins were greatly smothered in their prospective sauces, they tasted practically similar. The original sample satisfied me, but the orange chicken was kind of the same. Vegetables Lo Mein/Vegetables Mei Fun: These style of noodles each complimented the main course. Their texture was different because the lo mein was thicker than the mei fun, but they both tasted identical. While the initial free sample satisfied me, I honestly think I would have been better off sticking to a single meat and side. The Tso's was definitely the pick of the litter. While adding variety seemed like a great idea, it didn't add much in the long run. I also was not fond of both proteins and noodles touching each other. #yongkangstreet #gardenstateplaza #twomeatandtwosidedeal

They'll yell at you to try a sample (the General Cho's which is ok, but breading needs a bit more…read morecrunch). The Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup takes 6-8min to finish, it has some pepper, pickled veggies (good), cilantro, cut beef and noodles. It's not bad, but feels like something I'd get out of a noodle pack vs. out of the street vendor in Taiwan. Located in the mall food court, so not always easy to find a seat.

Horrible experience i called in to order my friend food(he was at the restaurant just didnt have…read morehis wallet on him)and the lady wouldnt let me pay over the phone for 13 dollars worth of food becuz im a new customer...im sorry but how the hell do u stay in busy if ur turning away customers ?

The food is always nice when I order it i'm just trying to wait for the delivery now and I got…read morecaught up in this review

We ordered dinner from here on doordash tonight. I wanted to try Jade Lee Kitchen's Chicken Chow…read moreFun. The taste was okay, the overall Chicken Chow Fun was too overcooked and mushy. The chicken, Chow fun noodles and vegetables was all too soft. It was packaged in the rectangular container before I transferred on to a plate. I might try another dish next time and not try Chow fun again. Delivery took about 25 minutes, bag was ready to go at our front door. Thank you.

Quick delivery and good food. Love the boneless ribs. They are always very nice and accommodating.read more

This is my go to Chinese food place. Last night I was having a major craving since I haven't had…read moreany in a long time and went for the chicken and broccoli with garlic sauce combination. I chose the pork fried rice and an egg roll. Even though I've never had an issue with them drowning the food with sauce I still like to be cautious and tell them to lightly sauce it and it was absolutely perfect. The fried rice is fresh and moist and the eggroll is crunchy without being greasy. Super solid family run spot!!

I don't care what anyone says. Sometimes you just want some good ole Americanized chinese take out…read more After a string of disappoints for even the most basic chinese take out dish we had pretty much given up hope. Until I read the reviews on Taste of Asian in Lodi. My mom gets cravings for egg foo young but out of the last 4 places she was appalled. We tried again. Ordered the lunch special pork egg foo young with additional shrimp. Previously, we ended up throwing out the last 4 egg foo youngs because the patties were either super greasy or the gravy had no flavor. Not this time! Mom said this was the best one in years. The general tsos hit just right. Plus, a lot of other places have gotten very sloppy and flavorless with their soups. The egg drop soup hits just right. Next time I'll be bold and see what the wonton soup tastes like. We also ordered the beef and broccoli - a smidge salty one time but perfect the other time. Consistency is key but overall this was a very solid experience This is now our go to for chinese take out.

I absolutely LOVE P.F. Chang's in Hackensack!…read more We recently celebrated a small wedding for a friend who was working with a limited budget, and the staff at P.F. Chang's went above and beyond to help make the celebration special. They were kind enough to allow us to enjoy the Happy Hour appetizers at our table, which really helped us stay within budget while still having a beautiful and memorable celebration. A huge thank you to Stephanie and Juan -- they are absolutely amazing people! They were so kind, accommodating, welcoming, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the service made the entire evening even better. We were able to celebrate, laugh, eat great food, and make wonderful memories without feeling pressured to spend more than we could afford. That kind of kindness and customer service means so much. Love, love, LOVE P.F. Chang's Hackensack! I would absolutely recommend this location to anyone looking for great food, a great atmosphere, and truly wonderful people. We will definitely be back!

Went on Today around early afternoon at lunch hour and it was empty. 4 people came in after us. Sad…read moreto see it empty, because I've always enjoyed this place so much. Got the usual that I always do (Ma Po Tofu) since I went vegan in 2013. It was there that I fell in love with tofu and knew that I was going to be fine meat-free moving forward. Our hostess, Desiree, was also our server, and she was nothing but lovely. Food was good, as was the warm Sake. Was a great lunch and was happy with everything.

This is now simply a "back up" Chinese Restaurant to our #1 ["Dumpling Chinese Restaurant" - read…read moreseparate review]. Their "fried rice" is YELLOW rice and they lied when they raised the price of spare ribs and the amount of ribs that were given prior. When Covid ended, they HALVED the deeper black/while plastic containers to HALF the size. We have issues sometimes with their so called "BEEF" dishes... Typical AMERICAN-IZED "Chinese food" restaurant. Food is OK overall. Phillip & Lisa

I've been getting take home from this business for over 20 years. Consistent, especially with…read moretheir fried rice. Keep coming.

A little mixed dimsum/Chinese buffet (2 meat, 2 side for $15) , sushi, ramen, noodle, and other…read moremixed Asian food shop. Free samples draw you in, and they're the big shop right near the entry, so that's good for pulling people in. Beef noodle soup -noodles were just ok, but the pickled veggies were good and the beef wasn't bad, sinewy and chewy, not spicy. Noodles come separate from the soup which was nice in case you have to take it to go. Some good bok choy and cilantro in the broth with a couple jalepenos.

- One of several Asian-inspired fast food spots in the GSP mall food court, offering a broad menu…read moreof dim sum, soup noodles, combo plates, sushi rolls, and bubble tea - The vendor space is open and bright, with a clean, modern look that blends into the overall food court aesthetic; seating is shared and plentiful, but the atmosphere is busy and noisy during peak hours, with constant foot traffic and overlapping lines from neighboring vendors--more functional than cozy, and best suited for a quick, casual meal rather than a relaxed dining experience - Service is quick and friendly, though it can feel a bit pushy at times as staff compete with neighboring vendors for attention - Food is decent overall: combo meals are convenient and generously portioned--chicken is moist and flavorful, while the noodles are average and the mixed vegetables are a bit bland; wonton noodle soup (well packaged with noodles separated from the soup) is filling, but the wontons have noticeably thick wrappers that don't match the traditional texture; fried pork and chive dumplings are well-seasoned and nicely crisped, though they share the same thicker wrappers; the self-serve dumpling sauce had well-balanced sweet, salty, and tangy flavor