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    Don Pepe Peruvian Restaurant

    3.4 (117 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Paella
    Timothy C.

    I've come here twice. Once recently and once pre-pandemic. I was happy to see that prices were similar to what I remembered. In terms of pricing and portion size, you'll be hard pressed to find a location serving ceviche at a more affordable price and in such large quantities. You can easily make 2 meals out of it. My brother and I did feel that the fish was a bit tougher than we remembered, but otherwise was decent quality. The paella was also large and filled with a variety of seafood. It seems they also added a small area for karaoke near the back of the restaurant. There were some people singing throughout the night. Overall, it is a solid place to eat that has many different entrees to try. Their menu is gigantic.

    Ensalada (salad)
    Andrea B.

    This is the best Peruvian food in New Jersey! The Chicken taste like the Chicken in Peru! The Ceviche was so good and the fish was fresh. The chicken had so much flavor and the sauces were good! Would go everyday if it was near me. Best Peruvian food I tried here in the United States. The service was good and waiters were friendly. Food was nice. The ambiance was perfect for the restaurant. Just a tip, they put 18% tip when you dine in.

    Ceviche
    Danielle S.

    Don Pepe is one of those spots that if you blink while driving down the main road in Freehold, you'll miss a true gem. Their huccane sauce (I am not spelling that right) was DELICIOUS and complimented the chicken milanesa very well. The staff was friendly, accommodating and quick with their service. Many of the staff speak limited English but that did not hinder in their ability to be kind and efficient! The vibes are really unique, fun and CLEAN!! It is so visibly clean inside. I have ordered for take out as well and let me just say, their portions are HUMONGOUS and so full of flavor. Highly recommend, will be back!

    Arroz con Mariscos
    German C.

    This food is amazing--Peruvian food in general and Don Pepe does it right. Love I always start out with Papa a la huancaina. A cream sauce over potatoes. If you're a seafood lover the ceviche -- all of them a absolutely fresh abd the spices are unique; a arroz con mariscos is rice with all types of delicious seafood l. Meat lovers should try the lomo saltado with fries

    I found hair in Carapulcra

    I found a hair in my food and they don't even offer a credit or refund they only said they gonna be careful

    A H.

    Food is ah ok, not the greatest though. Came here with a group of co-workers as a "Team Building" dinner and the service was far from what I expected being the fact that our group was pretty big. The place is very loud, music is good but would be nice if the sound was a bit lower, we're not def lol. We were ignored by our waiter a couple of times, we had to look for him in order to get our food. Food was average though, our ceviche had frozen fish, so disappointed. The only thing I enjoyed was the Chicha juice and the Papa a la Huancaina. Not going to the lie, the food presentation was great. The escabeche did not taste like it, it was more fish with sautéed onions and tomato. When we were done, we were craving for dessert, so we got the menu, but 20min later still no waiter to be found, my boss had to get up and personally look for him by asking his other colleagues were he was. Wasn't too pleased to be honest.

    Jonathan C.

    Great food in the town of Freehold, they have a variety of selection. Ordered a bunch of stuff to sample and my favorite was their bbq grill with steak, chicken and shrimp.

    Treviche
    Edison R.

    The food is good, well served size meals, but too many options. They should reduce the options and get focus on make it more Peruvian authentic, do not adapt. Chica morada was to diluted, was not tasteful enough. Serves seems unhappy working, no happy faces at all.

    Nobody at front
    KFabrizzio E.

    The WORST service ever,, Came to try it first time The restaurant looks like a big mess Waiters at door lost After waiting 20 minutes at front for table in list They just took a couple behind me just because I didnt even want try the food at this point because it loos everything very CHAOTIC The Manager was nowhere to talk to.. Following previous reviews i didnt miss much because they all say the food is just OK Im glad didn't spend my money there Im all about backup local business but they have to fix all this mess

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    Basically a diner for Peruvian food. Had flies constantly landing in my food and bathrooms were dirty.

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    Absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend!!! The rotisserie chicken dinner with chicken fried rice and salad was delish !

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    Pamstorias Famous Subs & Soups

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    23.8 mi

    After a second visit, I can say this is my family's new favorite sub spot! I reside nearly 20…read moreminutes from this place and I don't mind the drive at all. I pass several on the way and don't think twice about getting over to Pamstorias! From the cleanliness to the ambiance, and feeling of being at a family member's home, the food is the icing on the cake! I know without a doubt, unconditional love is the the main ingredient served at this establishment! That sub roll bread...Lord have mercy! It is also extremely pleasing that they serve no pork so we never worry about cross contamination. Can't wait to head back over soon for some more delicious eats!

    First time here, we stopped in with a craving for a subs in this establishment that recently…read moreopened. We ordered 3 total: 1 roast beef, 1 buffalo chicken breast, and 1 honey glazed turkey (all include your choice of cheese). We ordered them all traditional (lettuce, tomatoe, onions, SaltPepperOregano, oil/vinegar). Must say the bread they use is outstanding! The subs were well put together and balanced, and the meats were all of good quality. We were all very satisfied after gobbling them down for dinner! The staff is super friendly, and made us feel at home as soon as we walked in the door. The inside of the business is neat and clean, and set up with inviting, inspirational decor. There is an area along the window with stools/counter where I'm sure you could sit down and have a sandwich or bowl of soup. Give these guys a shot, you won't be disappointed!

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    Tatchen's - Grown-up Tuna sandwich

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    4.8(42 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I've been wanting to come here for a while. I saw on social media that this place serves raw tuna…read moresalad sandwich and we had to come here because we're sushi fans! Grown-up Tuna sandwich, which is minced raw ahi tuna with soy sriracha mayo and pickles on egg bread roll. This was the best tuna salad ever created and produced! This is basically tuna poke on a sandwich and we all loved it. We were upset when we were done! Should've ordered two. LOL. Seared tuna salad, which is seared tuna with pickled carrot, red onion and wasabi vinaigrette. We thought it was pretty good. The tuna was seared nicely. Hubs think they should have a lightly seared tuna sandwich, too! LOL Chicken salad sandwich, which is chicken salad on egg bread roll. Hubs said that this was good, too. Their rolls are really soft here. I asked if we could buy another roll but was told that we have to order another sandwich. The owner makes enough rolls for his sandwiches. We also ordered soup but forgot the name of it. I think it was carrot ginger and it wasn't bad. The owner was giving us little samples of all his soups, as soon as we walked in. Service was really friendly and patient. Will definitely return to try that tuna salad sandwich again!

    Homemade soups and subs. Everything was tasty and flavorful. Selection changes often. Very…read moreauthentic ambiance. Quick and super friendly service. A must try, how you doin!!!

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    Princeton Soup & Sandwich - A beautifully done egg and cheese on Kaiser (also avail on bagel)

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    4.1(29 reviews)
    11.9 mi

    Satellite of the old Princeton Soup & Sandwich shop in the historic university town a few miles…read moreaway, PS&S in Cranbury is more spacious and modern that the original on Nassau Street, but has the identical menu and far better than grub. Their daily homemade soup menu is worth a look, with veggie and vegan options across the big board. Combo soup and sandwich is also in play. I went with a Tuna Hoagie on foot long torpedo, with accompanying soft drink and bag o' chips. The tuna was freshly made, with tomato and lettuce, and a side cup of sliced dill pickles that I stuffed into the sandwich for extra crunch and semi sweet flavor enhancement. I had requested that the proposed pickle spear not be built into the sammy to avoid dampening the roll too long before consuming. The cashier/order taker/short order cook took care of business with a pleasant smile and engaging repartee. Ate when I arrived home 40 minutes later, and everything was in great shape and quite tasty. I could only finish half of the meal. A larger selection of drinks and chips would make the experience more complete. 4 P'ton Stars for taking this tradition on the road.

    Nice sandwich spot in Princeton! appreciate their ability to make sandwiches gluten free for anyone…read morewith allergies or sensitivities. there's an impressive menu of options. the interior is clean and comfortable. the sandwiches are a little bit pricey but high quality and yummy. the staff is friendly, though it can take ~15 mins to get your order, so it's not entirely a quick stop. their half and half lemonade iced tea is also super refreshing.

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    Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant - Grilled Chicken Kabob

    Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.3(531 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Six of us enjoyed a terrific dinner recently. Service was exemplary and the overall theme is casual…read moreand friendly. We started an order of Mussels with a lime and cilantro sauce, Shrimp Torte (artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, shitake mushrooms, capers and green olives - in a white wine sauce topped with feta cheese), along with Octopus. Everything was terrific! Entrees consisted of a huge Cioppino consisting of shrimp, mussels, clams, wild cod, escargot, octopus and crab legs in a shrimp tarragon sauce over spanish risotto - way too big to finish! Branzino with oven roasted tomatoes over yellow corn risotto. Pistacio encrusted wild salmon with fingerling potatoes and butternut squash. Chargrilled Rack of Lamb with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. To finish off a terrific dinner we ordered the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Torte, Hazelnut Baclava and Banana Foster. As a remeinder, Lemon is BYOB.

    Cozy spot with plenty of parking. First time dining in at Lemon Mediterranean and we were…read moreimpressed. Service was excellent and the food was *chef's kiss*. Bread basket: Pita with hummus Appetizer: Octopus Entree: Lamb tagine & char grilled rack of lamb Dessert: Creme brulee & Mango panna cotta Coffee: Moroccan coffee This is not your traditional Mediterranean fare but the flavors hit all the right spots. Octopus was grilled to perfection as were the lamb dishes. Our server brought a fresh basket of warm pita for the tagine and that was much appreciated. The only issue we had was that the hummus was a bit on the tangy side and slightly runny. Desserts and Moroccan coffee were the perfect end to our meal. Big thank you to Chef Ash for the absolutely delicious mango panna cotta.

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    Delicious Orchards - Inside gift box

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    4.3(401 reviews)
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    I took my mom here because she always sends me their donuts & I thought it would be fun. It's a…read moregreat, classic NJ fall experience with fresh apple cider (sooooooo delicious out of the spigot) & donuts. I don't think there was a petting zoo though, if that is part of your childhood memories (I used to go to Tice's & Van Riper's). Our intent was to get a pumpkin to carve (they are a bit pricey!) and some cider. We were blown away, though, by the market, which has everything, including a lot of "gifty" items (chocolate lollipops, coffee, fudge, coffee, etc.) and farm stand produce. We also indulged in the apple fritters, sold in a food truck outside. They were amazing! They somehow combined the best of a healthy, fresh apple treat with fried, funnel cake decadence. We decided that we will be coming here every fall from now on!

    I was visiting a flea market in the vicinity and saw that Delicious Orchards was nearby- so thought…read moreit would be fun to stop. Grabbed some organic produce which was all excellent- didn't love that the conventional section was much much bigger and there were less organic options. The bakery though is what brings it up to 5 stars- first of all, wish I had my kids with me because they would have enjoyed the experience. There's a burger window outside, a little cafe inside, a truck 'play structure' outside for little ones with a little slide.. beautiful plants and trees for sale .. the most delicious smelling jasmine plant I wish I took home.. a plethora of truffle cheeses (and other interesting cheeses)... and best of all the bakery. The raspberry cream puff was off the charts amazing. So good that I took a picture of it after slicing to post here. There are things I'd skip (really expensive organic eggs for instance.. rather go to Whole Foods for those and pay less) but otherwise - worth a visit if you're in the vicinity !

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    Ocean Cafe

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    4.1(49 reviews)
    17.7 mi
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    On a search for a healthy-ish early dinner before a local event, Yelp brought me to Ocean Cafe! I…read morewas actually looking for a cafe/coffee shop that serves food, but luckily the "cafe" search added this spot to the list. They were not too busy when I stopped in, so I was able to get my order in right away. And I do have to say the woman that took my order was so kind and helpful! She even helped me track down another open spot to grab a coffee! I went with the salmon sandwich and it was SO GOOD!! Salmon was perfectly cooked and so flavorful and all of the sauces and other bits in it were delicious. It came on soft french bread with mango, avocado, dill, cucumber, tomatoes, mixed greens, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Kind of my perfect sandwich. They have half and whole sizes, the whole is most likely going to be perfect for two meals, if not one big and very filling meal. They are a block from the beach so I know parking can be tough in this area in the summer, but on a December weekday it was easy! The vibe inside is clean but very casual. Perfect for a quick, easy and delicious meal. Enjoy!

    FOOD = 5 STAR Ambiance = 3 star…read moreService = 1 star When the crackers for the soup fall on the floor as the server was walking with it.. DON'T pick them up off the floor and put them on the customer's table to be eaten.. it's GROSS.. the server was nice, but they clearly have no clue about food service. Used to love this place.. but will NEVER be back I left a 5 star review because it's not the owner's fault.

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