Gao&#x27;s Noodle House

There are a million dumpling places to choose from in Edison and Middlesex County but this one…read morestands out above the rest. The service is very friendly and patient (and American friendly). The food comes out lightning fast. Everything is very reasonably priced. Best of all, it's all delicious. I tried stuff outside of my comfort zone and I loved it all. My favorite were the pork juicy buns (soup dumplings) but the most unique thing was the pan fried noodle which was like a crispy deep fried noodle that would soften as it sat in the sauce. The golden lava buns were sweet and rich and perfect for dessert.

After visitation for a beloved family member while in New Jersey state, my party arrived super…read moreearly and waited 1.25 hour for opening on a Saturday. We were second standing outdoors waiting in this big fat long line. Immediately upon opening for the day the line nearly forced entry near stampede and this cafe was immediately packed to full occupancy of patrons with free seating. The Yelp reviews are accurate and truthful. The food is great. This is a small cafe with only approximately eight tables. I do not recommend large parties of five and greater. It is no-frills, but not exactly "hole in the wall" type that lack in aesthetics for upscale lavish atmosphere but the deficiency is resolved in the food quality. There is one sole functioning restroom in the whole business, ergo, stand in line and wait. We entered hungry in a lugubrious sense of deep sorrow, but exited hunger pangs fulfilled. When exiting upon completion of our lunch meal, there was a line that quickly formed outdoors waiting. Unfortunately, access to this cafe in Edison, NJ is by car only and there is a free parking lot that is shared with neighboring businesses located in a small shopping complex. There are no business cards, and no takeout menus available. Customer service is efficient as the staff worked methodically hustling busy to take orders and fulfillment. Our male waiter was attentive to respond to our inquiries and make suggestions based on our desires. I was able to keep the sales receipt. Price is in the rationale realm of stagflation totaling $41.75. Nota Bene: No table hibernation as the table turnover is fast pace with a line overflowing outdoors which cannot interrupt the flow. My foodie synopsis: Pork steam soup dumplings, 6 pcs, siu2 lung4 baau1, 小籠包, $8.75 Very juicy, flavorful and great. It was served piping hot. This is my favorite default dish for every visit at any Shanghainese ethnic cuisine. However, there were no serving tongs provided for this particular appetizer which is industry standard. Preserved cabbage with pork noodle soup, syut3 coi3 juk6 si1 min6, 雪菜肉絲麵 $9.50 This is a satisfying Chinese comfort food. This noodle soup was abundant with noodles, pork and chopped vegetables. It provided warmth to my very broken heart. Shanghai chicken in wine sauce, zeoi3 gai1, 醉雞, $8.95 A traditional Chinese cold appetizer, aka Chinese Drunken chicken made with Chinese Shaoxing cooking wine. It has amazing flavor and texture to be deliciously enticing. Of course, the cooking wine brings flavor to this appetizer making you want more. Shanghai pan fried U-Don noodle, soeng6 hoi2 cou1 caau2 min6, 上海粗炒面, $11.95 Abundant noodles with good consistency and it not heavily filled with grease and oil.

C3. Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Buns

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Shanghai pan-fried noodle

Tasty Moment

4.1(724 reviews)

0.1 mi

Oh my. Oh my oh my oh my. We're going to move to Edison…read more Okay, no we are not. But are there other attractions in Edison? We have to find some other excuse to come back here. We were in the area and wanted to stop by for a quick lunch. We came at 11:35 am (5 minutes after opening) on a Sunday. There was a 40 minute wait. WHAT? We got take out. It was a 40 minute wait for our take out order. Oh sigh. We were very late for our next commitment. But I guess it was worth it. Food was excellent. It was all of the Chinese food that we wished we had in Fort Lee. Xiao long bao (soup dumplings). Hong shao niu rou mian (braised beef noodle soup). Fan tuan (rice rolls). You tiao (Chinese donut) and dou jiang (soybean milk). All of it was authentic. All of it was delicious, even in take out form. We'll find a reason to come back to Edison. There has to be something.

Love coming to this place for some authentic Shanghainese/TW dim sum dishes. However best to come…read moreon weekdays before the dinner crowds and avoid the weekends as it always crowded. Almost everything was made perfectly and friendly service. As the night went on and got busier just have to be sure to wave the wait staff who are very amenable. My large party came and left so happy with practically everything that we had. Their food is always excellent and will certainly be back!

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Nai Brother

4.7(95 reviews)

0.2 mi

Unexpected We were…read moredriving to a different restaurant when the "Chinese Sauerkraut Fish" sign caught my eye. I wasn't sure what the combination of flavors would taste like. I had the Sauerkraut Fish Soup with Chicken and Fried Tofu. It was very flavorful. The service was attentive. I look forward to returning to try more menu items. There is a 3% service charge for credit card payments.

Nice cozy place for cold days . The soup is good, the…read moredumpling great and the service is attentive. I'll be back soon

Dining area

Assorted Beef Tripe w, Spicy Sauce

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Sour Pickle Pepper Sauce (Soup Base)

Ji Bei Chuan

4.8(71 reviews)

Food - 5/5 We ordered the Sauerkraut Soup with Fish and Tomato Broth with Beef slices. First off,…read morethese bowls come with enough food for 2 meals. The Sauerkraut soup was flavorful, slightly tangy and has a good kick. It pairs very well with the fish slices and the supplementing ingredients. Noodles are cooked perfectly; bouncy and fresh. Tomato broth is full of hearty tomato flavor and paired very well with the fatty beef slices. Cucumber salad with scallion sauce is also bomb. Super fragrant scallion sauce and very refreshing. Service + Ambiance 4.5/5 Good decor for a local noodle shop. The place is clean and well kept. Service was good, noodles came out fast and piping hot.

This was our first time trying Ramen so we have nothing else to compare it too. We saw this place…read morehad great reviews, and we both love soup so we gave it a try. I had the vegetable ramen and my husband had the beef ramen. We both thought our ramen soups were very good! Next time I'd like to try one of their Thai soups. Our waitress was nice, but she didn't speak English well so it was hard for her to explain their various soups they had. We would definitely come again. I recommend Ji Bei Chuan in Edison!

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Golden Seafood Restaurant

3.7(235 reviews)

Food: selections are small but food was delicious. Today, the duck was a little too salty…read more Service: friendly service, and quick. Refills on hot tea very quick. Ambiance: clean and packed on a Sunday lunch time.

The food is COLD... please don't serve us food if it's not hot at all, not even warm. We arrived…read morearound 2-ish pm. I know dum sum is around noon, but still, if you plan to serve leftovers, make sure they are hot. We definitely will not come back. Prices are expensive. The bathroom floor is wet and NEEDS to be dry. Service is very bad; no one comes to assist you. You have to raise your hand for a while before they notice you. Sorry but hopefully this can you improve better for future customer.

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B2J Fish Soup

4.8(204 reviews)

The nearby Shanghai soup dumpling restaurant was super busy as usual so we decided to give B2J a…read moretry. I'm not really into fish but luckily they had some non fish items. We decided on the small pot with beef and 2 sides special. For a combo that fed 2 people with leftovers to spare it was a good deal. The small pot is quite large. We got to choose some premium ingredients such as king oyster mushrooms and wide starch noodles. The deal came with a choice of 2 sides so we got fried pork belly and takoyaki. Both arrived pretty fresh and piping hot, not stale. The main course of the small pot we chose with mild spicy flavor. It had a good numbing spicy kick though it a hint of the greasy taste that turns me off a little bit with these types of dishes. It wasn't overwhelmingly greasy, thankfully. There was a generous amount of beef and mushrooms as well as noodles. Overall a great meal at a good price.

Place is small but comfortable. I was brought here for a business meeting and I overate! lol…read more Service is fast & good. Everything here is flavorful not in an overwhelming way. We did not order a lot but we still did not finish it; its a must try!

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Fried Chicken Wings

Wu' s Shanghai Dumpling

4.0(1k reviews)

0.6 mi

This restaurant features a minimalist Shanghai-style design, centered around a striking red and…read moregold color palette. Although the decor is simple, the bold use of red and gold makes it highly memorable--and the space is very clean. Even though the bowls and chopsticks are disposable, there's clear attention to detail. The chopsticks feel great to use, and they are even engraved with "上海小笼," which is a thoughtful touch. The bowls are made of thick, sturdy paper, with a beautiful red base and gold rim--both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. Ordering is done through a self-service kiosk, but there are still staff members nearby. When it's not busy, they are friendly and happy to assist with any questions. The Noodle in Scallion Sauce （上海葱油拌麵） has a rich scallion oil flavor with perfectly chewy noodles, while the Cold Noodle w. Peanut Butter Sauce （麻將涼拌麵） is packed with a strong peanut flavor and equally chewy texture. Both dishes are delicious and taste very similar to Taiwanese sesame noodles. Every dish is served fresh and hot, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. Whenever I'm in Edison, I can't help but come back to try more items on the menu.

A wonderful Shanghai surprise. Tradition, authentic and tasty. Simple clean with friendly service…read more We ordered Scallion pancake, fish fillet soup, spicy tofu with preserved egg, pumpkin pancake, carb & pork juicy buns,scallion scallion noodle and cold noodle in P&B sauce Cooking mama would love to come and visit. Would give 3 bonus gifts There is noting less than great The bonus is above all is less than $80.00. Outstanding!

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Wu' s Shanghai Dumpling - Crab Meat and Pork Steam Juicy Buns, Shanghai Spicy Pork Steam Juicy Dumpling, & Pork Steam Juicy Buns | #intenselypassionatephotography

Crab Meat and Pork Steam Juicy Buns, Shanghai Spicy Pork Steam Juicy Dumpling, & Pork Steam Juicy Buns | #intenselypassionatephotography

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Sticky rice shumai

Red Onion

4.0(269 reviews)

2.0 mi

Red Onion is a solid Taiwanese restaurant. The food is authentic and bursting with flavor. Service…read moreis friendly and efficient. They are also very kid friendly. A casual dine in spot with ample amount of seating. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share and we liked all of them. We got the stinky tofu (not as stinky as you would get in Taiwan but still good), Taiwanese fried chicken, oyster pancake, crispy fried intestine, beef noodle soup, & pork rice cake. Our favorites were the fried pork intestines (fried to perfection), oyster pancake, & beef noodle soup.

Red Onion is a Taiwanese restaurant among the many Chinese kitchens in Edison, NJ. We took the…read moreopportunity to lunch there while running errands in the area. Turned out to be a great choice. Although not easy to find on the tail end of a nondescript commercial strip, we saw its sign and walked in to a decent sized dining room with a half dozen booths along one wall and about a dozen tables spread across the remainder. Plenty of original watercolors displayed and for sale on the walls. David the proprietor seemed to be handling most of the operation himself. He sat us, took our order, disappeared into the kitchen to participate in its preparation and served our four courses to us in traditional style - separately as ready. The food was excellent. We chose from both the lunch and regular menu, which were integrated seamlessly. Fried Pork Chop, Crispy Fried Intestine, Fish Fillets in Chili Sauce from the mains, and Orange Beef from the lunch list. I started with Hot &Sour Soup, which was flavorful and loaded with tofu, sprouts, pork slivers and potent vinegar. Loved it! The Pork Chop was deboned and pressed thin. The result was a crisp sliced Katsu-like cutlet with nice flavor and long crunchy chew. The Intestine was also crisp and filled with green beans that mixed well with the hardened shell and soft innards. Not my fave, but my lovely partner ate it enthusiastically. The Fish and Chili was very good, with tender lightly breaded white fish fillets and red chili sauce that included small pieces of celery, sprouts and cabbage, in a large bowl. Finally, the lunch sized Orange Beef was delicious with sweet and spicy amber sauce coating the pieces of lightly crisped beef. Ubiquitous broccoli sprigs added color to the dish. Service was friendly and accommodating. David was happy to interact and talk about his business there. Red Onion is a Five Star keeper.

Adorable Boss David

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Wonton Guy

4.7(242 reviews)

0.1 mi

The food and staff is so wonderful the broth makes you feel at home, I always feel loved and and…read moreget taken care of every time me and my girlfriend come.

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away (okay, maybe not *THAT* far)... there was a tiny noodle…read moreshop serving up bowls of soup that made every belly happy... If you're in NJ and craving Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup, head to Wonton Guy in Edison. It's a no-frills local gem tucked away in a tiny strip mall off Route 27, with a few parking spots out front and more in the back. The space is small (only 10 tables!) and nothing fancy, but the value is hard to beat. It's always busy, and after you take your first slurp of the soup, you'll get why. Service is fast, so the tables turn over quickly. I was able to grab a seat when I walked in on a Saturday evening. The menu is simple and offers 3 main options: 1.) noodle soup with toppings 2.) soup with toppings (no noodles) 3.) lo mein with toppings served with soup on the side From there, you pick your noodle type (egg, flat rice, vermicelli), as well as up to 3 toppings (wontons, dumplings, beef brisket, etc.). There are also a few side dishes like shredded pork in chili tomato sauce, deep fried fish skin, and curry fish balls. They even sell some items raw like wontons, noodles, dumplings, and sliced beef. And the best part is... the prices are very affordable! Most of the dishes are around $11-$16. My order: *Two Toppings (wonton + beef brisket) Noodle Soup [$12.75] - Where do I begin? Every single part of this meal SLAPPED. The wontons were MUMBO JUMBO and generously filled with fresh, plump shrimp that were sweet and juicy. The noodles were soft and springy. The beef brisket was SO tender with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. And the broth? Super rich, aromatic, and savory. It's made of shrimp skin, pork bone, dried flounder fish, dried shrimp, and dried monk fruit, but it doesn't taste fishy at all. Each table is stocked with condiments like vinegar, homemade chili oil, and soy sauce to customize your soup. The chili oil packs some SERIOUS HEAT, so watch out. This was hands down one of the best noodle soups I've had. I was sad when I finished it :-( *Hong Kong-style Milk Tea [$6] - I really enjoyed this! The black tea was bold and strong--almost too strong for me, but the milk balanced it out nicely. I only wish it had boba! Everything tasted authentic. Quick backstory: The owner comes from a family with GENERATIONS of experience making wontons and running noodle shops in Hong Kong. He grew up there and brought those family traditions to his own restaurants in Toronto... and now Edison. All those years of experience clearly show in his food. The broth is simmered overnight, and the wontons are freshly prepared every morning. No shortcuts here--just decades of tradition, skill, and a whole lot of love in every bowl. Ugh, I wish I lived closer because I'd be a regular. It's hard these days to find a place that REALLLLLLY delivers a memorable meal that's both tasty, reasonably priced, and served in generous portions. If you're within driving distance and debating whether it's worth the trip--DON'T! Wonton Guy is absolutely worth a visit, even if it's just once. I drove an hour to try it, and I still think about those wontons all the time... no joke LOL.

Interior - super casual

Egg noodle soup with beef brisket and shrimp wontons

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Complimentary hot tea

Hai Long Ge

3.7(6 reviews)

0.4 mi

Only group here on a Sunday for lunch. Thought there was Dim Sum but there is none. Authentic since…read morethe waitress mostly speaks Chinese. The menu is mostly in English which is helpful. Jasmine tea is served. 1. Shrimp fried rice - Delicious, not that salty. Average portion. 2. Flat noodles - Also right amount of sauce and a good portion. Very good. 3. Beef with broccoli - Fresh crunchy broccoli with beef that is tender and flavorful. 4. Hot and sour soup - A bit starchy and sour but was good still and a big bowl for the bigger size. 5. Seafood pancake - Fried well and delicious. Not too much seafood inside. Overall a good experience and authentic Chinese food. Surprised no one else walked in but there was some take out.

I just cannot justify the price for this place anymore unfortunately. I really want to love it, but…read morethird time going might be the last time in a long time. 7PM dinner and there's no one. I wonder why.