The moment I stepped foot in the Jasmine Center dining area I was overwhelmed. Different spices from all around the cafeteria tickled my nose like a curious octopus and would later fandango with my taste buds to the sound of boisterous Latina music--which only furthered my amazement considering they serve Asian food. I was picking bamboo leaves from my sweater, the same bamboo which I heroically journeyed through for 40 days and 40 nights guiding my peers and English teacher (who was clearly very lost despite the thousands of degrees shes received from Stonybrook), when my gaze was drawn to the Jasmine Tea House to my right. I scooped the red bean mochi into my arms and dropping to my knees began to beg the cashier to allow me to purchase the colorful sticky rice dough. She took my debit card and charged me $4 for the cup. Yikes. A little pricey. Next, I ventured to the hot food line steering my ship towards Korean. I decided to pleasure myself by ordering the Avocado BibimBap with spicy sauce and a fried egg on top. To my disappointment, the fried egg cost extra making my meal $12.22, and the spicy sauce was not enough to blanket my meal, improperly tucking in my egg which gave him nightmares for weeks. In an attempt to sink the monsters under his bed, I found myself drowning my bowl in duck and soy sauce somewhat ridding my BibimBap of its dryness. My friend Mia was kind enough to let me borrow one her spring rolls which I found delicious and ate all before I had to later give it back. I was a thanksgiving turkey--golden brown, basted and stuffed. I didn't know if would even be able to move until my table mate came back with a chocolate mousse with Oreos, whipped cream and a cherry on top immediately causing me to leap from my seat and sprint towards the Jasmine Tea House once more achieving Sonic speed on the way only stopping twice to tie my shoe. I purchased the piquant pudding and paddled through the pond of people on my way back to my table. I spooned the dessert into my mouth gobbling only slightly when I immediately mutated, abandoning my human form. It was as if I simultaneously tasted both the heavens and heroine, and after the first bite and wasn't sure if I was converted, addicted, or both. I felt like the fat boy from Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory swimming in the cocoa river. After accidentally eating the spoon, I began shoveling the chocolate into my mouth with my hands and rubbing it on my face so it felt as though I was bathing in it. Licking the empty cup it came in I began to wonder when I would be able to get my next fix when I immediately fell asleep, smacking my forehead against the table due to the violence of my slumber. When I next regained consciousness I was back on the yellow school bus that first brought me to the Jasmine Center on my way back to my high school. I remembered nothing. Slowly I began to regain my memory as the days past. Very clean with a nice staff, but they were a little pricey and cheap with the sauces and avocado. 3/5 stars. read more

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Okay, so let's put this in context - campus cafeteria food. If you're expecting fine dining or an outer body experience - leave. The Wang center has always been my study spot. The vibe is relaxing and calm but not too quiet. I can always find a spot to hole up and chill for a bit. Plus, the art is always impressive. The food: don't just jump in - look around. Read the special board and talk to the server. You can find some good flavors (Udon, Kimchi, dumplings) and feel nourished enough to continue to work. read more

Jasmine Stony Brook University - Chinese Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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As I entered in, I thought to myself, holy sweet baby jesus this place is... alright. I stepped onto the line and watched as college students reached their grubby claws inside the splash guard glass. When it was my turn to order, the worker frowned, informing me that I had been looking at the wrong menu. I panicked as I looked at the hungry college students behind me. I searched for anything familiar, and finally settled on lo mein. I took my container, stumbled off and grabbed a strawberry mochi ice cream and a mango juice on the way out. The lo mein was good, just a typical lo mein you'd order in, but I felt defeated. I took a bite of the ice cream and it was definitely a redeeming factor. I took a sip of the juice and immediately my mouth was flooded with what tasted of sea water and back wash. not a fan. As college kids sat down all around with headphones and notebooks, i remembered what this place was, college campus food. Overall, it was not a bad experience, and probably some of the better college campus food you would find. read more

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Too expensive, mid food, alas I am forced to return... my wallet mourns every time I walk into the wang center...some staff are rude and stingy... read more

Solid Chinese and Indian food. Cafeteria style, order your food, pick it up, and pay at the register. Chinese food is very Americanized, but pretty good and I would give it a passing grade, especially since its in a school. Indian food can be salty at times, but in terms of flavor it tastes very authentic. I wish the chicken vindaloo had more heat, but they probably toned it down a bit to cater to students tastes. Garlic naan is baked perfectly and it is toasty and warm when you first order it from their ovens. Space is very clean and probably one of the better food courts in Stony Brook University, although the trek can be far if you're traveling from the other side of campus. read more

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This stuff is awful. The broth is bland and thin, the veggies can be stale, it's just really not good. My gf got sick the last tie she ate there and I would never bother with it again. read more

If you have or still study at SBU you have probably figured out that Jasmine has terrible food at high prices. Students eat here because well, it's much better than a sorry salad elsewhere. And if you have a meal plan- you have to spend it. At Jasmine the "sushi" is scary, the chicken is suspicious, the staff is upset this is the place they work at, and the music doesn't compliment the ambiance they're halfheartedly trying to create here. I only liked the potato samosas from the Indian section. 2 stars for the samosas. read more

I wasn't expecting much from a college campus diner but i was surprised by the taste in a $8 curry chicken tikka masala it had a rich taste and it was very juicy and i had 2 $5 bubble tea's peach and blueberry it was probably the best drink I've had in months and after eating we went and explored the place around and it was an amazing experience there is a rock garden,water fountains around the building that you can hangout and wait for your next class or just spend some time amazing art work around the building with very interesting stories and after going to investigate the place i decided to get some snacks from the diner and they were very interesting but they had a lot of snacks for everyone to enjoy overall a good experience and i would definitely go there again for a bite. read more

Jasmine Stony Brook University - This is my bowl of curry and my bubble tea - Chinese Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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After entering the Wang center the stunning architecture and impressive artwork amazed me and gave me a glimpse into the culture I was about to see. While waiting for the Jasmine to open, I explored the Wang center from the rock reflection pool to the bathrooms. (An excellent place for a bathroom break)and the Zen garden. After the doors opened, I became overwhelmed by the lines seeing as there was conjoing Korean, Japanese and Chinese lines. I did not know what to do so I ordered the Lo Mein. The noodles were cooked fine enough. I would rather go to my local chinese restaurant and order from there instead. The food was seasoned enough and hit the spot after a long day of waiting for food. The student friendly atmosphere felt open and welcoming and definitely would be a study spot for me at Stoney Brook. read more

Jasmine Stony Brook University - Lo mein - Chinese Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Upon arrival, the Wang center at Stony Brook University seemed promising. The architecture throughout with various artwork to decorate once inside were perhaps underwhelming but the fountains and spiral staircases were quite beautiful. Fountains which powered on as an announcement that the "Cafetasia" was now open for my personal enjoyment. I quickly obtained some Taro milk bubble tea which was quite delicious (at 50% sugar level as with anything more my teeth might shrivel up and fall out) and then quickly made my way to the serving stations. Overwhelmed, I paced back and forth scanning the menu boards until I settled for a chicken "Bibimbap", a collection of vegetables and chicken with a sesame sauce over a bed of warm rice. This too was a good meal all together for a college student, but each component needed more flavor for my liking. Everything seemed to lean towards the bland side except the sauce that overpowered any natural flavors from the vegetables themselves. Despite finishing this $11 Bibimbap, I was left craving more so I purchased a small cup of a chocolate mousse that had Oreos, whipped cream, and a cherry. This was by far my favorite part of the meal but even so, there was nothing special about this dessert. As decadent as it was, I can get mousse like this seemingly anywhere. The staff seemed rather stressed and therefore less than friendly but this alone would not influence my decision on whether I would come back again. Overall, I understand the appeal and was able yo delve into Asian culture at a very superficial level, but I don't think the Charles B. Wang center will be seeing me again soon. read more

Jasmine Stony Brook University - Chicken Bibimbap - Chinese Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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To most people, the Jasmine hall is a normal part of their college life. Stop in, get a quick meal, on to the next class. But when you take a true dive into this restaurant it is truly much more. As soon as I entered through the beautiful walkway surrounded by bamboo I knew I was in for a cultural treat. The architecture is only second to their magical art work, that belongs in a museum. The fountains surrounded by cultural art work and history adds a different dimension to this restaurant. I even found my self roaming through an exquisite zen garden. With this introduction to the culture I was about to endulge myself in I couldn't be more excited. We where the first people inside of this hall so naturally it was extremely clean. I decided that I would start out with appetizers from the Chinese food line. As an EXPERT on American Chinese food, I was extremely disappointed. Their was no fried rice option, so I settled on fried dumplings and veggie Lo Mein to start me off on my cultural experience. I bit into the dumplings first extremely excited (as dumplings are my favorite food). As it painfully crushed against my teeth, I not only felt extreme discomfort but overwhelming disappointment. These Little Rock's did not appease me. Next I decided to try the Noodles, I thought these where very mediocre. They where well salted but the pasta was extremely cheap and doughy. The vegetables where over cooked and did not spark appetite deep within. I decided that this hall had to have something more to offer me. So I headed back to the lines that had grown quite long. Luckily they moved quick. I purchased their Korean ribs which came with rice, sausage and peppers. I sat down to try and boy am I glad I went back. This meal was fantastic! The perfectly glazed ribs made my mouth water. The sausage and peppers had the most delicious flavor I craved more and the rice was cooked perfectly mixed with the juices from the ribs and sausage. With being extremely satisfied I knew I just had to complete their full course meal with some dessert. I got coffee, a lava cake, and one macaroon. As it was my first time having a macaroon the texture was definitely different but none the less it was very good. The lava cake was toasted to perfection and I was so full j had to pop some buttons. In the ended up spending 27$ on a full course meal which is not too pricey, most people would not have gotten both the Chinese and Ribs but hey why not. I would definitely recommend for something quick and easy. read more

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When first arriving at the Charles B. Wang center (home of the Jasmine dining area) I was underwhelmed by the lackluster east Asian inspired architecture. While entering the building I was brought to a large open atrium area where dull grays covered the wall. I was informed i would see Asian artwork and instead i was shown art students "attempt" at Robert Zhao Renhui, and Jacob Riis photography. After the less than stellar performance of the ambiance, the Jasmine only furthered my disappointment. With dull greens, brown and grays slapped on the wall made the food look mass produced, certainly not fresh, and unappealing. The customer service from the cashiers and cooks was rude and disgusting. I had order the Beef Bulgogi and was disgusted. The food was under cooked, under seasoned and cold. Even though it is campus dining, I have had much better experiences at the Montana State dining halls, RPI dining halls and Oneonta dining halls. I will not be returning anytime soon! read more

This one of the only sources of Asian cuisines on Stony Brook University campus, and the only one that offers only Indian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese foods exclusively. Unfortunately, just because it's the only one doesn't make it great. The food from all three cuisines is rotated on a daily basis, with the Chinese section serving Chicken with Broccoli one Day, followed by Pork the next. All three sections do have dishes that are offered on a daily basis. It's important to note that the food is made in batches, not cooked to order. From all the sections I would say that the Indian and Korean sections offer up the most variety, with the Chinese section only really offering a lower quality version of what you'd love from fast food Chinese takeout spots. The good thing about Jasmine is that it's the only place to find decent quality sushi which is made daily. It's definitely nothing special when compared to regular sushi joints, but it's tolerable. They also have a Chicken over rice section, which is actually pretty good and again the only place you can get it on campus. Lastly, there is a Bubble Tea section, which as you can probably guess, is average but again the only place on campus to get it. The biggest problem with Jasmine is it's ridiculous prices. You can easily pay over $20 if you aren't careful, which I think is ridiculous when considering it's average to below-average quality. Overall the reason I'm giving it the 3 star rating is on account of it being the only source of Asian foods on campus; as well as a few dishes that are surprisingly good tasting. I still think this place needs some major overhals to both menu variety and quality. read more

Visit Date: 03.09.2010 On a visit to the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook, this was the closest place for lunch (it was inside the center after all). All of the food being served looked like dining hall food, bland and not seemingly fresh. And the prices were up there, though they tend to give you a lot of rice. I had Indian curry served over rice, and it tasted okay, but it could have been much better. Once again, it tasted like dining hall food. read more

Jasmine Stony Brook University - Cold items and drinks. - Chinese Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Good for sushi and fast dining. Love me a SUSHI BURRITO!! Yum. Their prepared food (the "Chinese," "Korean," and "Currie" sections) are not good: way too salty, not a lot flavor, and pretty dry (especially the lo mein noodles). Only 4 stars for the sushi. People are nice here too :) read more

You basically walk in and you feel like you're in Penn Station. It's chaotic and lots of smells fill the air as tacky yet generic Asian decorations fill the wide room. With an assembly line way of ordering, if you know where the line starts and what you're getting, it's simple. I decided to try a new dish and ordered kimchi fried rice and chicken dumplings at first. The dumplings tasted as if they had been taken out of the freezer and put in the oven, but nothing bad for campus food, though they were a tad dry. The kimchi rice was not my style. Personally, I didn't like it, it reminded me of Outback food but not in the best way. I handed it off to my pal though and he thought it was pretty good. I couldn't leave hungry though, I got sushi and mochi. The sushi was alright, I've definitely had better. But for campus sushi it was pretty darn good. The mochi was alright, could have been colder but no complaints. I washed it all down with lychee juice, which was an interesting juice to have but it was great! Overall, this dining experience was nothing memorable, but for campus food, it was alright. I've certainly had better but I didn't want to throw up after eating this so I'd say it's not awful. read more

Jasmine Stony Brook University - California Roll and Red Bean Mochi - Chinese Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Just as there is defensive driving there should be defensive eating. First the most important decision you will make is whether you need to eat here at all. If you have a car and are not a resident of Stony Brook University, please consider another eatery such as Phayathai down in Lake Ronkonkoma or 1089 Noodle House on 25A opposite the Stony Brook train station. For the others, let's take this moment to weep together that we are forced to have meal points on a campus that rips us off for mediocre food to overpay campus catering executives while giving workers and students the short end of the spatula. Indian food is flavorful, but the servers actually stare at your serving and count the pieces of chicken you have. What a slap to the face - they are actively trying to give you the bare minimum! Chinese is mediocre as well. Everything is mass made to your "preference" however the Asian student servers are nice and will give you a fair portion of rice and meat. If you are hungry don't count on the Indian student servers or staff to give you a generous amount. Chinese student servers will give you what's fair so wait for them if you are hungry. If you want to over pay and still not be too ripped off, Sushi is a good choice, the price is the same as anywhere else, but the quality is much lower. Be my guest if you don't believe me. Bottom line is that there is a HUGE gap between what quantity of what you pay verses the quality of food you will get. The reason for this is because the meal plan is paying for other things such as the new Kelly dining center, scholarships, and other campus projects. In other words their profit margin is really high! My only hope would be that off campus restaurants could come onto campus and pay rent to the university to replace the burden of students. We would have specialized servers, chefs, and staff who know what they're doing rather than people living out their plan B,C, or D working here temporarily. They obviously don't have the interest of the starving student in mind. They can do what they want because they have the monopoly on campus. Don't play into their game, get a meal you deserve and that should be eaten by a respectable human being. read more

Full disclosure: I'm a white girl from Upstate New York. I don't have nearly enough experience with Chinese/Indian food to say whether the food at Jasmine tastes authentic. That said, I find Jasmine really tasty. I usually gravitate toward the Indian food (the okra masala is a favorite) and I always enjoy it. It's more expensive than the rest of the food at Stony Brook, but it also tastes a whole lot better than the vast majority of the other options. The atmosphere in the dining area is pretty good, too, I've always liked the design of the Wang Center as a whole. It's entirely possible that I wouldn't feel as positively about Jasmine if it was a restaurant off-campus, but as far as on-campus dining goes, this tops my list. Except for Starbucks. I live at the Starbucks in the Union. read more

Look, I'd give it 5 stars. If Stonybrook represented the entirety of the world, Jasmine would get 5 stars. Because at least it offers cultural diversity, sort-of good food and somewhat nutritionally varied dishes as opposed to cardboard burritos at the Union and American burger pizzas at the SAC. Roth is no better with Wendy's inflating the student body and CPK closing down. Thank the Lord for Jasmine. Too bad compared to REAL food, food that dormers do not get to taste unless they happen to be off campus or back home, Jasmine food sucks. It is an oily mixture of culture and ambition. Which apparently, together make edible but sub-par Asian food. It tries to be good, so you can sigh and pat it on the back- but you know it's not amazing. Like a disabled little girl auditioning for American Idol. You have to appreciate the 'try' there. Except the Chicken Teriyaki. That is good. Mmm. And the portions are large. Thanks for this gem, SBU. read more

When I walked into the center, the ambiance was quaint which is especially good for studying and enjoying the architecture and art. The art is inspiring and refreshing to look at and it is unique compared to other college buildings. I ate some udon noodles. There were many components to this meal that I don't eat often including soft bread, fish balls, and tofu. The fish balls are good if you like a little fishy flavor and the tofu was crispy and not spongy, which is good for someone who dislikes texture. But the broth and the noodles were the key to this meal. The broth felt as though it was cooked with love and 1000x better than any store bought ramen. The noodles were not too soft and perfect for slurping but after a while the taste got a little old. 8/10 The final thing i had was lychee juice. It was so sweet much like white grape juice but a little Milkier. This is something I could see myself drinking in the future. 10/10 read more

Worst Asian food I've had. The pork was extremely tough and chewy. I don't understand how they can charge $11 for this. Do yourself a favor and get food at the hospital across the street instead. read more

They have recently changed vendors in the past year. I think it maybe better than what it was when I was undergrad here (2-3 years ago) or at least more expensive. Food is still okay. Never bad, but never really good either. I wonder if they still claim to be the best Asian cruising on Long Island cause it was quite sad when they had that being advertised back then... read more

The jclub has gone down in quality over the years. I remember having a great deal of food choices and good quality. Today my experience was OK, but definitely not memorable in a positive way. The mango lassi I drank was very watered down - I was described by peers as "watered down activia yogurt". read more

Jasmine Stony Brook University - Mango lassi & all you can eat meal - Chinese Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

No thank you! I'd Go anywhere else on campus first! My girls took me here and I can't stand the thought of it So Sickening read more

Basically, for a few dollars more, you get the same mediocre food, but in a quieter space that's walled off from the giant mass of humanity in the main dining commons. Actual silverware rather than plastic - except alas, no spoons for the soup this time, so still used needed a plastic one for that. Staffed by undergrads on work-study, so you can guess the service. In terms of food, it's not bad and not good - basically like all food on Long Island, it's just overpriced for what it is. The only decent food on campus is at Simon's Center, but be prepared to pay 2-3x more for it. Just like there are some nice restaurants in the area, but they're all incredibly overpriced. In terms of fresh good food, you're better of with Cabo Fresh, to be honest. read more

I went here on a high school field trip with my writing class. Upon entering I was greeted with lovely bamboo and red structures on the building. The interior is fairly open with not a lot of people. I loved how there were plenty of tables for dining and studying to combine both important tasks of any college student. The dining hall to say was very open with many tables to eat. As far as selections go, they have an amazing selection of assorted Asian essentials. From Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean it makes it very easy for students to get a quick delicious bite to stay or go. The food is very presentable and good quality for "take-out". As far as prices go, it is fairly expensive for college students, the typical spending range would be $10-$15 a meal. The meals are very flavorful and filling so you will not be disappointed. Finally the staff are very welcoming and helpful to making your selections so u have a great experience. read more

Jasmine Stony Brook University - Steak and kimchi over rice. - Chinese Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

EWWWWWWWWWWWW! Over a year ago, and I can still taste the putrid flavors in my mouth as if it were yesterday! When I transfered into Stony Brook, I use to hear people raving about the food at the Jasmine Chinese Place, located in the Wang Center. Since majority of the food on campus was DIIIIIISGUSTING and overpriced, I decided to wander down here to the "beloved" Jasmine's. I had my favorite, General Tsaos Chicken and some fried rice. EWEWEWEWEWEW It wasn't white meat, it tasted like it was in bbq sauce, and the fried rice wasn't fried at all! I saw them making it with some powdered substance in a pot STRANGE. I give you 2 stars Jasmine, because I was brave enough to go back to try the Japanese Hiabchi grill and get some pan seared tuna. It wasn't GREAT but compared to the lacking selection, it was the best thing I've had on campus. read more

A pretty wide variety of Asian foods here. I like their Lassi and samosa the most. The seating environment is a bit crowded, but has a certain fung shei to it. read more

The food here is OK at best. The Japanese Grill is the best thing there. But, the servers are not the brightest and ALWAYS mess up my order. In addition, there are some nasty unwelcoming people who work there... one of which accused me of stealing a $3 bubble tea because I forgot it at the stand when I was ordering my food at the grill. Way to go Jasmine! You've lost yet another customer! read more

Bottom line: Quality doesn't match the price. If you like asian cuisine, Jasmine is the best place to eat on the Stony Brook campus. It's the place I'd recommend to people who are visiting and need to eat on campus. But that isn't saying much. If you need quick food and are going for one time, probably you'll find it works. But its not the kindof place that's enjoyable to go to more then a few times. There is nothing extraordinary about the food here - just standard Asian-American cuisine. (very greasy) The General Tso's is one of the most popular items, but sub-standard in my opinion. The indian is not authentic at all, curry is weak, no seasonings are used, but its digestible. Japanese stir fry is sometimes available, but its very expensive so I've never tried it. The sushi is basically supermarket grade, and a bit overpriced in my opinion. The bubble tea is ok, (get the Taro) but be prepared to shovel out $3.50- $4 or more for one. They have some desert items in the cooler, but I tried one once and had to throw it out. They also have some overpriced fruit and an imitation mango drink. Like I said, check it out if you need somewhere to eat on campus, and can't afford to drive anywhere, because the other on campus dining options suck. This might change with construction projects 5 years from now, but right now the state-operated cafeterias are very crowded and expensive and have lousy food. Jasmine is privately operated, so they run it more like a business, they are notch above the rest , and do very good business indeed. As with the other campus cafeterias, they are crowded and have lines sometimes, but the dining area is certainty nicer. I hope they can improve their operation in the years to come. read more

Visited my daughter. What a lovely place the Wang Center is. Peaceful... very Zen with the fountains going. Bubble Tea was great! We will be back. read more

I only come here for the korean food because it's the only thing edible on campus :). I would honestly avoid purchasing any bubble tea drinks here as they taste super artificial and not worth the price you're paying it for. Chinese food is a bit too oily for me (hence Korean was the safest and tastiest option there) but it is a bit expensive to come here to eat casually. Aside the food, dining area is decent, good ac, great employees and is my to go to when I'm a hungry college kid! read more

Stony, Stony, Stony.... The food here at Jasmine is the same year after year. The General Tso's chicken is sometimes good and sometimes over cooked. Beef and broccoli is too saucy. The Fried rice is very bland and flavorless. The chow mein is okay. The entire Chinese section of Jasmine is simply terrible but still eatable in terms of school food. I ate a little bit more at the Indian section of Jasmine towards the end of my stay in Stony Brook. They made this chicken that is in this tray of curry sauce. It's a hit or miss. That sauce went really well with white rice and a side order of naan bread. The sushi here at Jasmine is so-so. The prices have gone up and quality of sashimi has definitely gone down. I wouldn't eat tuna here. The color of the tuna alone makes me wanna hurl. The Dragon roll here is fairly decent. The avocado looks fresh and it seems to be one of their top sellers. Jasmine also has a bubble tea parlor. Is it good? HELL F'N NO! For first timers, they must think it's great because they haven't tried the better stuff yet and the tapioca here is terrible! It's overpriced and they put way too much ice! So what is it about Jasmine that I like? Well, since I was a art major here and I spent the majority of my time in the Staller Center For The Arts which is right next to the Wang Center (Where Jasmine is located), it was a good place to grab a quick bite during off peak hours. During lunch and dinner hours, the lines in Jasmine can be quite ridiculous! Freshman usually choose to eat at Jasmine. Good Asian cuisine simply doesn't exist in Stony Brook. Maybe some Japanese restaurants outside of campus but other than that, I would stick with American food when coming to Stony. read more

Expensive and somewhat dirty. I've gotten sick from the food. I'd recommend eating off campus

By far the most overrated food in the Stony campus. The food (I shouldn't even use this term because it's simply a disgrace to call "it" food) not only is expensive but the horrid taste can leave an aftertaste that only your grandparents can get use to. The chicken dish in the Chinese section of the cafeteria is served 5 times a week but they switch out the tags to mislead those freshmen into thinking that they have variety of selection, when the truth is that the General Tso's Chicken is AKA Sweet and Sour Chicken, Garlic Chicken, and Orange Chicken. When you hear all those Chicken you would assume you're getting the real deal, but instead you're getting nothing but pieces of clumpy fried dough dipped in disgusting food dye and mixed in with a chuck-load of MSG. Not only is the chicken not chicken, the so call Bubble Tea they have is hardly tea at all. The Syrupy food dye is mixed with artificial flavor powder can leave your mouth crying for water in about minutes after sipping the mystery drink that the barista whipped up. Like many of you, I thought how can anyone screw up sushi, it's simply raw fish on top of rice, well Jasmine can. If you're one of the lucky fews, you might get one of those good boxes but usually what you get is overcooked wet rice that was scrappily put together. And if all of the above mentioned didn't scare you, the price definitely will. Some of the drinks they carry can go up to about 4 bucks a pop. If you do the math, you'll get a meal for about 10-15 bucks. If you're craving for disgusting food or simply just wants to remind yourself of that brooklyn chinese take-out place in the corner next to the liquor store that you often go to then Jasmine is your place. p.s. If you don't mind waiting in line for 20 min then the Japanese grill is your next best bet in Jasmine. Remember to order beef, although chicken and the tuna is not bad but they tend to overcook it. The Indian food cart's curry is not bad when it's fresh but the long grain rice that they have in the pot for half the day is usually all dried up and can be chalky to the mouth. read more

The campus food here is one of the best for a college campus eat. However with the amount they change for a plate of sushi to the quality and freshness of the food the ratio between the price is terrible also the service is terrible from the staff here read more

Worse than most Chinese food I've had in NYC at almost half the price. This stuff feels processed and bland, don't know how to exactly describe it but I'm never coming back. Mango lassi is also terrible. read more

Con: - Quality: mediocre ingredients, sometimes unsanitary. I contracted food poisoning at least once from here (General Tao's chicken), which put me out of commission for a few days. If I had known of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services at this time, I would have submitted a complaint. I probably should have... I bet, it is the most effective way to address food quality issues on campus - Variety: so so, worse in summer - Pricing: only slightly cheaper than what you would pay at a real restaurant for a dish of the same size Pro: It is the only Asian food option directly on Stony Brook campus (but Centara's and Ten 89 Noodle House are right next to campus) read more

When I walked into the wang the center, where Jasmine is located, I saw fountains and a lot of asian art on the walls. I was surprised to see fountains in a college campus building. The fountains and the art made the atmosphere feel relaxing. The Jasmine itself was a dining hall. I got on a line which were kind of confusing because I wasn't sure if there were different lines for different food. When it was my turn to order the workers were really helpful and nice about the questions I had about the food. Also, there were many options to choose from. There was a Korean food line, Chinese food line, and a sushi line. I ordered the Lo maine. It was really good and tasty however it is dining hall food so it wasn't a gourmet meal. I sat down at the tables in the jasmine where many other students were eating and talking to their friends but if you are looking for a quieter place to eat there is a lot of seating right outside of the jasmine in the wang center near the fountains. If you're looking for a fast, easy but still a good quality meal, Jasmine is a great place to eat. read more

Jasmine Stony Brook University - Chinese Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Definitely not your basic dining hall-in a good way. It's a calming and zen atmosphere-allocating studying to be done here. They also have a zen garden which you are able to sit outside in and study, as well as many seats around fountains, and beautiful art. It has 3 floors filled with many creative and peaceful sights. They offer many unique food entrees, so I advise you to read the menus and step out of your comfort zone when making a decision. The staff was all very nice, and answered any questions I had about the food (which was quite a few). The food was average, but definitely better than I expected considering it was a college dining hall. I would definitely recommend this to someone looking for a good cultural bite to eat, as well as some peace and quiet, and some time to explore the creative Charles Wang Center. I felt as if I were in a museum, it was awesome. After I got done eating, I explored the 3 floors. It had many staircases, swirly ones (loved them) and regular, as well as the elevators...The only negative I have for the Jasmine was that the elevators were too bland, it didn't fit in with the rest of the creative ambiance of the rest of the building. read more

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