Service A+ Nathan is WONDERFUL! Atmosphere A+ see photo Nap tacos (forgot to take a photo) Ginger sauce shrimp stir fry is really good. See photo. Pad pong garee with jumbo shrimp. These shrimp are breaded and fried. The sauce is delicious. read more

So it's Valentine's Day and my husband and I are on our date - we love Vietnamese food and have been wanting to try Hen's. Upon arriving, we noticed there's plenty of parking spaces. Inside, the decor is beautiful and polished with Vietnamese straw hats and taxi bikes. There's plenty of tables and only few customers. We were quickly greeted by two staff by the door and got seated with menus. I noticed the karaoke stand and stage, but there was no one singing at the time so they must have karaoke on certain occasions or time. We looked at the menu and it looked pretty impressive. When we were ready to order, no staff are around. Five minutes later, our waitress showed up and took our orders. For appetizers, we had the mini crepes and my entree, vermicelli special which included grilled pork and shrimps and a spring roll. The crepes were a bit undercooked and it's not as crispy as it should be. I was also a bit disappointed with my entree. The vermicelli noodles were overcooked so the noodles were broken into smaller strands. The fish sauce was pretty bland. I really wanted to like this place but sadly it was a letdown. I would rate this really 2.5 stars but our waitress was nice so feeling generous here with 3 stars. I'm not sure if we will ever come back. My husband was also disappointed with his entree. We have our fair share of Vietnamese food so we know good authentic cooks when we try a dish. I guess it was also a tale tell sign when the restaurant didn't have much customers on Valentine's Day. read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Vermicelli Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

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I had been wanting to try this place since it opened recently, so I decided to take my wife there for Valentine's Day. When you first arrive, the décor immediately stands out. The decorations are a nice touch and really make you feel like you've stepped into Vietnam. Unfortunately, that's where the compliments end. I originally ordered the hen rice platter but was told they didn't have the pork pie or sliced pork that typically come with the dish. I was surprised, as those are staple ingredients. Instead, I ordered the vermicelli noodles with sliced pork and sugar cane shrimp paste. We also ordered the bánh khọt, the small savory pancakes topped with shrimp and minced pork. The food was very disappointing. The bánh khọt were soggy and lacked flavor. The vermicelli noodles were bland, the pork was chewy and fatty, and the fish sauce tasted watered down. Overall, the dish was so underwhelming that I didn't even finish the meat. The highlight of the meal was the avocado shake. The food looks better than it tasted. In the end, the food was overpriced and not worth what they're charging. I don't mind paying for good food, but these dishes were mediocre at best. I wouldn't return. If you're going for the décor, it might be worth a visit--but if you're looking for quality food, this isn't the place. They get one star for the service because they were nice and plenty of parking located at shopping center. read more

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If I could rate their food, I'd give it a 1.5 out of 5. The pho I ordered was extremely greasy. The oil separated from the broth, and the first scoop was more oil (or beef fats) than soup. To make matters worse, it was incredibly salty. The service was equally disappointing. I arrived with a group of 11 people, and we sat down for 10 minutes without being given a menu. Our drink orders weren't even taken. I tried to make eye contact with the server, but they completely ignored me. I went up to the host stand and asked for the menu, but the server took her time. We sat there for total of 15 minutes before she finally came. When we finally ordered, we didn't receive our water. Instead, the table that arrived 10 minutes after us got our water. They were sitting right next to us. Their orders were taken before ours. The decor was nice, but overall, I won't be returning to this restaurant. read more

The ambiance is quite nice, would be good at night. We both ordered pho--one vegetarian, one beef. The beef one tasted more strongly of the spices they use, the vegetable not so much. Slightly underwhelming. Service was nice though, offering us more bean sprouts if we needed them. read more

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Service was excellent wait staff was attentive and explained things. Food was great the Jack fruit smoothie presented well and tasted just as good as it looked. Bánh mí was a little smaller than most others i have had but the price reflected that as about $2 cheaper then others I've had but still worth it as the bun was packed full of meat. The space is nicely styled, though it could benefit from better upkeep. Some of our menus were sticky windows had noticeable hand prints and a good dusting could be had on some of the intricate decorations. Plates cutlery and cups were clean. read more

I generally stop by and pick up to go. The restaurant is very welcoming and the staff is as well The banh mi 's are amazing read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Grilled pork Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

I had the best experience here last night. From the moment you walk in, the host was incredibly welcoming, to the decor being so beautiful. Our waiter gave us some really good recommendations, as this was our first time dining here. We got the lychee plum martinis, followed by the chicken bao buns for an appetizer. We tried the bahn mi chicken and pork sandwiches, short rib noodle soup and the pad kee mao with chicken. To end the night, we got the fried banana rolls and the mango sticky rice. I absolutely loved this place. read more

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My Sister and her husband took us to dinner at Hen, what a great experience. Let's start with the decor, upscale zen with a chic vibe. Service was great, Sue our server was so warm, energetic and friendly. She was very informative and answered all our questions. Now the food! The appetizers we ordered were wings, bao tacos, steamed pork dumplings and summer rolls with shrimp, all were delicious. For the entree's we had Garlic noodles with seafood combo, garlic noodles with chicken, pineapple fried rice with chicken and shrimp and pao kee mao (pad Thai noodles with vegetables garlic sauce, eggs, chicken and shrimp). Everything was perfectly prepared, hot and tasty. My cocktail of choice was the Ha long bay and hubby had an avocado smoothie, no dairy with a shot of gin. So refreshing. If you're in the area and in the mood for a great Asian experience, check out Hen. read more

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Love this! Nicely decorated, great service and delicious food! They have a full bar and interesting speciality cocktails as well as non-alcoholic fruit teas. Went in for a late lunch, first time there (but they have been on my list to try for a bit). The veggie spring rolls are fantastic! The vermicelli bowl with sugar cane shrimp and grilled pork a hit, loved it! My husband loved the grilled chicken bahn mi, perfect. They have a stage with mic for karaoke at night during events. This is a new favorite for us. read more

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Yasssss this was sooo good... drinks amazing... food yassss girl... GET IT... mmmmm mmmmm goood read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Food was very reminiscent of our trip to Vietnam recently. Very flavorful! Friendly service and reasonably priced. Definitely will be back. read more

The restaurants black interior and red decor offer a modern and intimate dining experience. The food smells and tastes amazing, with traditional Vietnamese flavors. The wings, caramelized fish and vermicelli dishes were all delicious. read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Vermicelli Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

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We had such a wonderful experience at Hen Vietnamese Kitchen! Chloe was our waitress and she was so sweet and welcoming, plus she took the time to tell us about the amazing events they host -- such a nice touch. We started with the spring rolls, which were absolutely delicious and perfectly crispy. For our main course, we had the filet mignon pho, and wow -- the broth was so tasty and the filet was incredibly tender, it practically melted in your mouth. It truly hit the spot. Of course, I couldn't leave without taking a Vietnamese iced coffee to go, and it was absolutely perfect. We will definitely be back! read more

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They make a wonton noodle soup, similar to the kind that I have to drive all the way up to Chinatown in NYC to get. All of the other noodle soups in New Jersey don't compare to this which is similar to Cantonese style. read more

What a cute place! Fantastic food and service. Fun vibes and a great prices. Will be back for sure!! read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

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Hen has become one of my favorite restaurants for Vietnamese cuisine. It has a beautiful, cozy atmosphere, delicious food and great cocktails! The staff is very friendly, and attentive. They made my birthday dinner with family last night extra special! read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

I am so glad that there is a nice Vietnamese restaurant the area. This place is huge and looks like a lounge bar somehow but the food is nice. Even this place is big but it can get packed during the weekend. When going to a Vietnamese place, I alway try their pho first. The portion is big and it came with a lot of meats. I had it twice. The first time was nice but the second time was a too salty. I also had their Sparkling Lime Yuzu Margarita which is delicious. It was refreshing. The overall prices are higher but I wouldn't mind paying a little bit extra for the comforting food sometimes. read more

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After running around and taking care of some errands we decided to go to Hen Vietnamese Kitchen in Neptune for a late lunch. It was fantastic! The decor inside was nice and inviting with Vietnamese straw hats, taxi bikes and the waving lucky cats. We were seated right away and KUDOS to our server Laine. She made sure she addressed all allergy concerns...so important!! She also knew what ingredients were in the dishes and how they were cooked. The appetizer (garlic wings) came out and we were able to finish it before our main course arrived. That is one of my pet peeves having the appetizer and main course served almost at the same time. The Pho was served steaming hot and the broth was delicious. There was also a dish of condiments to add to the Pho like bean sprouts, jalapeños, limes and basil and mint leaves. Also on the table was fish sauce, Sriracha, soy sauce and chili oil to doctor your Pho to your liking. After eating half the bowl Laine packed up our soups into containers and we ordered dessert to share which was bananas fried in egg roll wrappers along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was very good. We also visited the ladies room. It was clean and had 2 regular stalls and a handicapped stall. I will definitely be back to eat there again when I'm in the area and I would recommend you give it a try. read more

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After noticing Hen's reviews going downhill, we revisited and sadly saw why. The food came out extremely rapidly which is never a good sign. Appetizers were beef in grape leaves and fried mini crepes both with the exact same edible garnish. The beef was cooked in oil not of recent vintage. Next was pad thai that tasted as if it were sweetened with sugar and noodles that were actually mushy. When paying the bill I was surprised to see that each cocktail was $18. Hen is in the Home Depot strip mall, not Manhattan and this was a big increase since our last visit. I checked the menu to see if a mistake was made and found a small piece of duct tape with the number 18 on it covering up the original price. Additionally there was some loud, non-relaxing piped in music and a stage with a seizure inducing light show going on although there was no entertainment. I would have given two stars but our server was quite pleasant. read more

Unexpected flavors in a strip mall near Asbury Park. The restaurant exterior is unassuming. The room is large, because it fills quickly with dinners. The cocktails are unusual and flavorful. Understandably, the bartender takes pride in his work. The Traditional Banh Mi with Pork Roll is a delicious New Jersey- Vietnamese fusion. The Fried Dumplings and Fried Crepes were also flavorful. The service is attentive. There is a 3% surcharge for credit card payments. read more

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the real deal! The food is super authentic -- fresh, flavorful, and made with love. You can really taste the care that goes into every dish. The staff is so friendly and attentive, too -- they make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. If you're craving real Vietnamese food and great service, this place is a must-try! read more

Hen came extremely highly recommended from Yelp, and I bullied my friends into making it here. 3 of us sat at the bar and wined and dined happily ever after. It's amazing to have a Vietnamese place in the area with a full bar. We had really good food and drinks - the servers are new, so be patient with them. I got recommendations for an entree which was amazing. We had the chicken wings, summer rolls, and I got the salmon in clay pot while my friends got pho. Really good ambience and great food in an area that cannot boast having a lot going on. Highly recommended Hen. read more

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I have seen this place on Yelp and have wanted to go for the longest time. I finally got to go for date night on a Saturday night and it lived up to the hype. The decor was so beautiful. The table set ups were so nice. The food options were amazing, very hard to choose from. The portions were more than reasonable and the pricing was less than I expected for the portions we got. The food was delicious! Loved this place and cannot wait to go back. All the staff were amazing. read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Garlic Noodles with chicken and Grill Shrimp Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

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Food service and ambiance was great. Sat at the bar to watch the Giants lose, they have 2 huge tv screens. the bartender was attentive and nice. read more

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Food was tasty, but lacks authenticity. Lunch, with a martini, salad and mid priced main course was $72 with a 20% tip which makes it an expensive treat for a single person. Lunch on Sunday was quiet, but it looks like this place jumps at happy hour and the other the night crowd. read more

First time at this place, came on 11/15/25 a Saturday 6pm line were descent no reservation, was able to get a bar seat, next to a one first timer and one second timer, very positive vibe, foods are amazing, descent price, plenty of foods for my money, bartender isella is amazing, classy and well attentive , I'll definitely recommend this place to all people read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Food with duck - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Winner, winner! Such yummy dishes full of flavors. Great service very tentative. What beautiful decor. Loved the two twin Porsches park out front on my 1st visit. Indication of a successful business if they are owned by the owners!!! lol Looking forward to coming back! read more

2 stars and I am being generous. This is the most gorgeous Vietnamese restaurant I have ever been to but I didn't come here for the decor. One thing I want to point out is that there was an odd smell that hit me in the face when I entered the restaurant. I brushed it off until I read other reviews that said the same thing. I can't put my finger on it but it was not pleasant. I ordered their pork chop plate. - black spots on the raw carrots. How can you even serve that? - the pork chop was dry AF. - egg cake was dense and dry. - shredded pork was meh. - the entire dish was drenched in a dark sweet soy sauce that went into everything on the plate which made it super salty. - the only thing I liked on this dish was the fried runny egg. The egg was yummy. I am being sarcastic. I still can't believe they charged $23 for this dish. If it was delicious I can see why but it wasn't. Prices are probably high because they need to cover the costs of the renovation. Should have just gotten my Nathan's hot dogs instead. read more

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Really surprised how good this place is. It's been open for a while and we finally got around to eating here. You can get Vietnamese or Thai dishes. We actually tried a whole bunch of small plates and everything was really good. Nice wine by the glass list. Particularly impressed with the Finger Lakes Reisling. Don't see that slot around here. Looking forward to going back! read more

Great service, our server was super friendly with great recommendations. Many options for food and drinks to choose from. Food tasted great and the location is so cute and picturesque. read more

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Great food and a fun night out for family and friends Excellent service adds to the experience. read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Veggie Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Celebrating my niece's high school graduation. Place is beautifully decorated. Six diners ordered apps and entree's. Food was served hot, fresh, and very flavorful. Service was clunky, as there were long periods of time where no one checked on our table despite the restaurant not being busy on a Monday night at 5:30p. No free refills on my ice tea was disappointingly. Bill came with gratuity added; however, bill still had tip line and recommended tipping amounts. Will return to try other menu items. read more

Our first suggestion is that you need to do something about the smell! As soon as we walked in the smell was almost unbearable. I tried to suck it up for hubby and I did really well considering I wanted to vomit. Sat at bar, no acknowledgment from bartender and then when we finally got his attention (bar only had 4 people) we were told no menus, must use phone. When we do date night, we don't bring our phones (work always seeps in) so we left. I was very happy to leave and breathe fresh air. Huge disappointment, Don't recommend! read more

Second time here. Nice ambiance. Thought we'd give it another go around. Had an rsvp for late afternoon but didn't need it. Seated promptly. Waiter was nice. Menu itself can be a little confusing to read. Service was not rushed. Appetizers are for the most part very overpriced for portion. Vermicelli dishes tasted good but fall short on wow factor. Overall an okay second time. Not sure when we'll get back. Not many Thai and Vietnamese In offerings in the area. Forgot to mention the long hair on table plates. At least wasn't in the food. read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

We ordered the lemon grass chicken banh mi, grilled bbq pork banh mi, slices bbq pork with rice and mango smoothie. Food was ok for me but tasted very fresh from the pickled carrots, cilantro and jalapeno. For the Bbq pork with rice I felt like the pork was too small of a portion. read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

The food here was amazing! Had some wonderful Pho, Pineapple fried rice, and Pad Thai! From the outside, you wouldn't believe how nice it is in there. Great wait staff, who was very attentive, and offered good recommendations for someone with a shellfish allergy. First time here after consistently driving past, but will return soon! read more

Great Vietnamese restaurant! The service was awesome - everyone was very attentive and accommodating. The pho was great and so were the bao buns and summer rolls. While I don't think this is the best pho in the area, I do love the atmosphere and the large menu! For those that are concerned about the reviews that say there is a bad smell in here - that was due to something that happened with the pipes that affected the entire plaza and has since been resolved. Definitely give this place a shot if you're interested!! read more

Hen is a fancy Vietnamese restaurant with Thai cuisine. I came by on a Saturday evening and it was packed. It was a long wait in line to speak to a hostess, but luckily we were able to get a table. The food was okay. The bun rieu aka crab noodle soup is the worst I've had. The crab meatballs were so dry, not enough crab. The broth lack depth. It seems to be a one broth for all kind of soup. As the tomato was added into the soup afterwards instead of stewing for a while. The service was okay. As an Asian I don't like paying for atmosphere haha. I would probably go with other Vietnamese options in the future. There isn't anything here that isn't available elsewhere. read more

I was excited to see Bun Xeo on the menu. It is a crispy crepe that you break apart and put in lettuce or wasabi leaf wraps. What a letdown. More like the consistency of scrambled eggs. Top that off with a check suggestion a 35 percent tip. If you know Vietnamese food at all you will certainly avoid this dish. read more

Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar - Description of Bun Xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Tinton Falls, New Jersey

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