When I went to the restaurant, I wasn't aware they are a Micheline star restaurant, but after experiencing their incredible food and amazing service, I can totally see why they deserve it. They have nice industrial style interior, with rotating tables for large groups and synchronized iPads for tables that allow multiple guests order for the table at the same time, without the need to wait for the server. For our large group, we order a bunch of dishes that included the seafood fried rice, the garlic eggplant, walnut mayo shrimps, pecking duck, soy braised beef brisket with potato, black fish in peppercorn broth and a bunch of veggie dishes. All these dishes were so well cooked. Had such good taste. My favorite were the beef brisket (such tender beef), the fish in Sezchuan broth (deliciously super spicy), the eggplant (on sweeter side), the duck (we made our own bass) and the yummy walnut shrimp. We also got the soup dumplings, but that was the only item I didn't like. Our service was amazing through out the night. All the drinks and dishes came out in short time. Most of the dishes had small furnace underneath to keep them warm. The staff members regularly cleaned out the empty plates and dishes. While we dined, there were four different birthday parties where they sang for the group. Overall it was a wonderful dinner experience and I'll be taking my friends and family there in future for sure. read more

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The food was great but the company was even better My first Michelin Recommended restaurant and their service did not disappoint. You place your order on the iPad and they will bring out each dish hot and fresh. My first Chinese style dinner as well so a lot of firsts for me that night. Their vegetarian options pleasantly surprised me so I've deviated a whole paragraph just for it. Their Chinese spinach sauteed in a simple sauce, cauliflower dish and eggplant dish. I'm a simple girl. All I ask is simple, delicious vegetarian dishes. Can't wait to come back and experience it again! Our family recommends. read more

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Came to Jiang Nan to celebrate a birthday with Yelp friends and had a wonderful time. It was my first time visiting a Michelin recognized establishment and it did not disappoint. Since we were a group of nine, they sat us at a table with a large clear Lazy Susan. It made the entire meal very comfortable and more personable. The electronic tablet menu made ordering very convenient and the enclosed menu photos made our selections much easier. One note.....this restaurant is BYOB. We ordered and happily shared the following: Kumquat lemon tea, Peking Duck, chicken and shrimp soup dumplings, roasted cauliflower, crispy shrimp with honey walnuts, boiled black fish in a spicy Szecuan red peppercorn sauce (pleasantly numbing my lips), DELICIOUS eggplant in garlic sauce, shrimp, water spinach, and fried rice. Each dish was well presented and I enjoyed how everyone described their experience in detail after each bite. I cannot give enough compliments to our Server, Aya. She went above and beyond for our table and we appreciated her attention to detail. She's an asset to Jiang Nan and I hope we are honored to relive her professionalism during future visits. This was one for the books, I'm glad that we all shared in the experience, and highly recommend it to the world. read more

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Jiang Nan is an upscale Chinese cuisine, including dishes like Peking Duck, Xiao Long Bao, and Boiled fish. We had a group of 9. Our server Oya was amazing. She made sure we got the orders correctly and all came out in timely manner. Oya informed our friend that SOMEONE WAS RECORDING HER from other table. We need more people like her. Big shoutout to Oya !!! The food was amazing. We had eggplants, cauliflower, Peking duck, prawn with walnuts, shrimp fried rice, boiled fish (very spicy) and beef with potatoes. All are flavorful and great presentation. I want to hilight the beef dish. It was very tender and melted in my mouth. Small cut, easy to eat. Savory sauce soaked through the meat. I also really love the prawn with walnuts. Very fresh. Hugh prawn. Love every bite of it. However, Xiao long bao was not the best, not much soup. Spinach is a little overcooked. We were there for my hubby's birthday. At the same night, there were 4 other birthday parties. It's definitely a popular choice. read more

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Named for a Revolutionary War general, Charles Lee, who was thought to be the one who would lead the Continental Army, a role that went to George Washington, Fort Lee is a diverse little town in Jersey nestled right across the George Washington Bridge from Manhattan. Main Street, Lemoine Avenue, and the Bergen Boulevard corridor each offer a different style of dining, ranging from quick comfort food to reservation-worthy rooms and a strong selection of Asian cuisine. Translated from the Chinese meaning "South of the River" (Yangtze), we decided on Jiang Nan located on Schlosser Street to celebrate a birthday at a Michelin recognition behind its NY location. A reservation for a party of 9 was easily made via Resy. Upon arrival last night as first-timers, my partner, his family, our friends, and I were greeted by the host and got a table in their dining room with dark tones and perfect lighting evoking a modern, elegant, relaxing, and upscale dining vibe. This isn't one's typical Chinese restaurant. There were no lo mein, spare ribs, or General Tso's here. Instead, its diverse menu of Asian dishes offers everything from traditional Chinese cuisine to modern fusion creations. Ordering is done from several tablets at one's table, which gives the experience a modern, almost futuristic feel. We decided on Chicken & Shrimp Soup Dumplings 金恬柠檬果茶 , Vegetable Spring Rolls 净寨春卷, Seafood Fried Rice 海鲜炒饭, Soy Braised Beef Brisket With Potatoes 小锅牛腩炖土豆, Stir-fried Chinese Eggplant In Spicy Garlic Sauce W. Minced Meat 鱼香茄子, Black Fish Slices Boiled In Szechuan Green Peppercorn Broth 藤椒水煮鱼片, Stir-fried Cauliflower 干鍋花菜, Peking Duck (Half Duck) 北京烤鸭（半只), Stir-fried Water Spinach 空心菜, and Crispy Shrimp with Honey Walnuts for sharing. Every dish looked amazing and tasted even better. The food was flavorful, authentic, and beautifully plated. The price was reasonable and the portion decent. Our server, Oya, was fantastic--welcoming, attentive, and made the whole experience feel effortless. Such a wonderful dining experience, highly recommended! read more

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A fancy black concept Chinese restaurant ..... Had a hard time locating exactly where the restaurant was when we entered to park from Palisade Avenue. It is in the basement so better to enter from Schlosser Ave for main entrance. Among all the menu from the tablet, we only ordered the Peking Duck that seemed decent and famous for. The platter came out with the duck nicely carved - mostly breast part only - accompanied with sliced scallion, cucumber & pineapple. While we were wondering where the restaurant of the duck went, we found out from the menu that we can request "soup" with the leg and all the rest. (Which we did). The broth was white - already made with some other spices and legs & Asian cabbages. I wished the skin would be "crispier", but overall, it was good. The whole duck is $99. read more

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Great food. Pretty authentic -- dishes I'd have growing up. Great ambiance. Feels very fancy inside. Service very nice. Would definitely come back. read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Pork belly soup - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Pretty good selection of fancy-ish, banquet-style Chinese dishes. I didn't realize this is a sprawling chain with a location in every corner of NYC, from Flushing to LIC, as well as a branch in Boston. We came for Xmas lunch in Fort Lee and the place was thoroughly decked out in decorations, complete with a playlist of the best of Mariah Carey. One of the specialties is the roast duck which, if you order the full version, they'll roll up table-side and prepare for you. It's a whole production. The duck is not bad but I wouldn't get it again; I thought the canned pineapple chunks on the side, along with the usual accoutrements of julienned cucumber and green onion, was an interesting choice. The best part of the duck is actually the soup they make with the bones from your order. Very aromatic, with napa cabbage and tofu, and perfect with rice for a winter day. I much preferred the fish doused in ginger and scallion oil, as well as the crab and tofu in a clay pot. As for veggies, get the spiced cauliflower with pork belly, which was full of flavor for a relatively unassuming dish, instead of the stir-fried pea sprouts, which came in a massive, unappetizing oil-logged pile. Soup dumplings were just okay, you can get much better and cheaper ones only a few blocks away. They do a rewards point program where you can earn points each time you eat here and can use those points to swap out for certain dishes and pay for others but make sure to tell the waiter ahead of time. read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Place is nice and servers were quick but the food was just okay. Portions were definitely on the smaller side and some of the items were lacking flavor. Place is good for family style meals but I'm not sure if I'll visit again. read more

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Jiangnan's food and service is wonderful. The whole duck and duck frame was fabulous and it was great to have it served at the table. The Spicy Chicken Wontons were very flavorful. The Pan Fried Wagyu Beef was interesting but a bit too greasy. The tea was extremely flavorful and was very unexpected. It matched the entire meal perfectly. The space at the table was spacious and extremely comfortable. Street parking and lot parking is available. I preferred street parking because it was more convenient for my party. read more

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Been in Jiangnan multiple times in several locations. My wife and I come here for lunch. We order Beef with tomatoes and lemongrass both are delicious and hot. However the other Braised pork ribs and curry chicken are both plain & cold. We immediately detect there is major inconsistency. Manager CoCo immediately return one dished & help to reheat another. Her attitude is excellent and accommodating. 5 star for the service. read more

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I order the Peking duck Overpriced and the quality of the food it's not that great! I would not go back read more

Jiang Nan is a chain. We've been to the one in Flushing, Queens as well. My son wanted Peking Duck and Peking Duck he shall have. We got the half order. It was delish and I liked that they served it with chunks of pineapples. It helps cut through the grease from the crispy duck skin. We ordered a Matsutake & Mixed Mushroom soup, a highly prized fragrant fungus that is only found in pine forests making this particular mushroom type rare and expensive to cultivate. I enjoyed it and drank every last sip cause it was hella $$$. Lol. The Pork Meatball with Crab Meat sauce was not my fave but my son loved it. I found the meatball too pink and soft that reminded me of a Lions Head meatball dish. Prices are awfully high but the half Peking Duck at $49.95 was a good deal in my opinion. Shout out to Diana! She was so perky and friendly with an infectious smile. read more

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Overall, a good food place. They are located on the 1st floor of a building. There is a strip mall parking area above ground and in the basement. There is a kiosk on the desk where you can see their menu and order. Since we are new here, a waiter came to show us their popular and recommended dishes. We had soup dumplings, a tofu dish, hot fish soup, and a string bean dish. Some of the items were quite spicy. I wind up getting water to drink to cool down. Service was good. I might go back if someone suggests it, but I would not choose this as one of my regular places. You can try to see if you like it. From reviews, it seems to be a popular place. The place was dark; I wish it were better lit, but it was a nice place to sit. read more

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Upon entering the restaurant, I immediately noticed two Michelin signs dated 2022, still prominently displayed in 2024, which initially raised my expectations. Excited by this, but knowing Michelin does not review New Jersey restaurants gave me a bad taste in my mouth. I proceeded into the foyer where I was greeted by a self check-in station. I completed the self check-in and stood there for approximately five minutes before being acknowledged. Eventually, a host approached and seated us fairly quickly, though it did not appear that they were actively referencing or managing the waitlist. The coat check was minimal at best--simply a rack placed off to the side of the restaurant, fully exposed, with no designated place for hats or personal items, which felt unorganized for an establishment presenting itself at this level. Once seated, we were given one electronic menu to share. After about five minutes, only one of us had access to the menu, which was then passed to me so I could make my selections. Roughly ten minutes later, after our choices had already been made, the server brought us a second electronic menu. Drinks were then delivered as the server finalized our order. For appetizers, we ordered chicken and shrimp dumplings, which were quite good. That said, they were very similar in taste and execution to dumplings commonly found elsewhere--enjoyable, but not particularly distinctive. The pork spring rolls, however, were disappointing. Instead of a thin, crisp wrapper, they were encased in a thick shell, with very little meat inside and a noticeable lack of flavor. They were not memorable. I also had a pork dish featuring a backbone, which was actually the standout item of the evening. While the portion was very small with limited meat, the preparation was well executed and comparable to similar dishes found in other restaurants. It ended up being the best thing I had all night. Following the appetizers, a post-entrée dish was served--similar to a kimchi preparation. This was excellent: spicy, refreshing, and full of flavor. Main Courses * Shrimp fried rice was decent, but underwhelming for the price. The shrimp were not cleaned properly, and the portion contained very few shrimp, which made the dish feel overpriced. * Kung Pao chicken was good, with noticeably better-quality chicken than what is typically found at many restaurants. * Fried pork was good, but ultimately bland and failed to stand out or meet expectations. * Another pork appetizer (the name escapes me) consisted of a pork bone or backbone with sauce. While tasty, it again suffered from very little meat, making it feel more like a novelty than a satisfying dish. We did not order dessert. Overall, I did not find this restaurant to be Michelin-quality in any sense. I have dined at many Michelin-recognized restaurants recently, and this experience did not align with that standard. The ambience felt closer to a cafeteria-style environment than a refined dining room. The waitstaff continuously carried tablets that emitted constant beeping sounds, similar to incoming text notifications. Over time, this became distracting and nerve-racking. When dining out, I expect either a calm atmosphere or the natural buzz of conversation--not persistent electronic noise. This alone would deter me from returning. Additionally, the small plates used for sharing were never replaced or refreshed between courses, from appetizers through the main dishes, which further detracted from the overall dining experience. In conclusion, while there were a few bright spots, the experience fell short of expectations, especially for a restaurant displaying Michelin recognition. read more

When my kid wants Peking Duck, I'm stuck and have to go here as there's no other restaurants around with it. Upon looking at the menu, I'm just at awe at how expensive the dishes are. The place was nice, modern and moderately quiet. The dishes that we ordered came out warm to cool. The rice was too hard. Rather disappointed in that. Suitable for fried rice the next day though. The fish is my favorite, but the price for it is outrageous. It was the only thing that was warm, due to the tea light candle underneath. We ordered a full Peking Duck. Not sure why another table got a show, and we didn't. The flame thrower they used could have been helpful to warm up the duck some more. Nevertheless, pancakes were super thin, which is nice. Not sure why there were canned pineapples and sugar. Will I be back? Probably, but reluctant... read more

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Xiao long bao disappointed The dumpling skin was ok The soup inside the dumpling was slightly sweet which I didn't like The chicken maw soup was really good but pricy for a bowl of soup read more

The food looked amazing and the ambiance was very nice, but I'm afraid it just wasn't for me! Some dishes were just too salty or simply too sweet, and I found myself having difficulty enjoying this somewhat challenging meal... I would give it a try, but definitely not my thing. read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Half Peking Duck - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Heard of this place opening in Jersey so came over to try on a weekend lunch. We were greeted at entry and brought to our table right away. Service was friendly though perhaps a few more check in a would have been nice. Had to wait for more water at times but all in all would say service was good. Overall we did enjoy everything we ordered. We tried to Peking Duck and also string beans, egg plant, and fried rice. Favorites were the eggplant and obviously the Peking duck was really good. We ordered the full duck and got a little presentation which was a nice touch. Clean modern style restaurant with tablet ordering which we found convenient. I'd say worth trying! read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Peking Duck - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Great service, great food, great presentation + they have parking! We had a good time celebrating Mother's Day so would recommend for a nice celebration or if you have a large group. They have a variety of options with nice tea drinks and sodas for kids. They also have that pineapple beer so definitely unique. There's also a variety of Chinese regional items like shredded potato, winter melon soup, cauliflower dishes, Cantonese style lobster, steamed fish, Peking duck. It was a nice mix of items that should satisfy most. read more

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If you love Chinese food with a modern and elegant touch, Jiangnan is the spot! Every dish comes beautifully presented, the flavors are rich, and the atmosphere is super chic. The staff was friendly and attentive, and everything tasted fresh and high quality. Totally worth it -- this place is on another level! read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

great food and great service. i went out with a few friends for dinner here the other night. we ordered a bunch of things for the table. i really enjoyed the dumplings and the soy brisket. also we got the pecking duck spring rolls that were so good and lamb skewers. the lamb skewers the waiter came with a blow torch to roast them. the menu has alot of options read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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We've been to this restaurant twice, in the past six months, so I figured it's time for the review. First off, what they did inside with the layout, lighting and decor is fantastic. This space used to be a dingy, run down Sports Bar that was never packed. Not even on a Sunday, during football season. The staff is very friendly, accommodating, and always manages to find you a table; without a reservation. Tables are equipped with small IPad like devices, that makes for a fun ordering experience. On both visits, we ordered a few apps./snacks and maybe one or two mains. The Peking Duck Spring Roll is amazing. You should select "2" on the quantity tab. Both times, the Soup Dumplings were disappointing {Steamed Pork & Black Truffle w/Pork}. Presentation is great, but they fell short. The Crystal Pear Bun w/Red Bean was fun, but more of a dessert than snack. Cumin Lamb entree (From 1st visit-no photo) was tender and flavorful. The Stir-Fry Pork Belly w/Green Pepper was way too spicy. The 2:1 Pepper to Pork ratio is a bit unsettling. One thing I've noticed is that there are large, loud laughing groups of people having the time of their lives. With an orgy of food on big platters. I need to give this place another visit, with a bunch of people and try that way of dining. Also, watching the Table-Side Peking Duck routine made me a bit jealous. read more

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Great all around. Food, service and ambience. Had. The Peking duck which was fantastic but in my haste to eat it I forgot to take a picture. Huge menu to explore on my next visit which I'm certain will be very soon. read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Spicy chicken wontons - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Large menu with lots of options, including shareable appetizers, main dishes, and desserts! Definitely be warned about the spicy dishes - while delicious, the Mapo Tofu was very spicy. I really enjoyed the String Beans and thought it paired nicely with what we ordered - would recommend getting a mix of spicy and mild dishes! read more

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The first time we had Jiangnan was in Flushing and the experience was great so I was excited to have lunch here at this location. The exterior of the restaurant is a bit unappealing but the interior is nicely design. We ordered a large fish maw and chicken soup, tofu with crab, and fried chicken with dough. The fish maw and chicken soup came in a pretty large container but it was mostly broth with a few pieces of chicken. It tastes very good but I don't think it's worth the price... maybe get a small to drink the soup? The fried chicken and dough were good but very spicy. The highlight of the lunch was the tofu and crab sauce. It's delicious and had a strong crab flavor, goes very well with rice. The staff were pleasant but did not come around the table at all to check in during the entire meal. Our experience here was definitely not comparable to the Flushing location. We will definitely return for casual lunch, but not for any special occasions. read more

They inherit the ethnic cooking skills of Chinese cuisine, featuring Peking Duck, Xiao Long Bao (soup dumpling), Grill Fish and etc, as the signature dishes. With the new location in Fort Lee it still delivers delicious food. The Montclair location is officially closed for good so make it over there to check out their new cool dark vibe. Order on the iPad. Parking lot available. read more

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Slightly upscale Chinese restaurant with a great variety of dishes that are perfect for sharing family-style. The Peking Duck is a must order, and I also really enjoyed the sweet and sour fried fish. Menus are digital on an iPad and it was nice to see plenty of photos to help us decide what to order. Note that this is a BYOB establishment, but the menu has several nonalcoholic drinks to choose from. We thought their nonalcoholic pineapple beer (presented in a small glass barrel) was a fun drink and good mixer. read more

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hit the spot! cool vibe, loved that we could order through an ipad that had pictures of the dishes so we know what we're ordering. the peking duck was delicious, soup dumplings were a bit disappointing in terms of size but the broth was very flavorful. the cumin lamb was well seasoned and quite spicy (in a good way). can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

1st of all, love the vibes of this place! It's a cute semi-dark, modernized Chinese restaurant. The staff was super sweet and even offered a little bag holder bc they immediately saw that my bag was getting in the way of my seat (10/10 for attention to detail, despite how busy the restaurant was). Now for the food... 1) Truffle soup dumplings- honestly wasn't bad but didn't taste any truffle flavors & the dough was a little on the thicker side. I think even sprinkling a dash of truffle oil would've enhanced the flavors. 2) Pecking duck- this is where the stars on my review go up. The juiciest pecking duck ever! Honestly, I came for this in particular, so they nailed it. The pairing of the pineapples definitely made the what could've 'felt a little greasy towards the end' dish, clean and refreshing. Also the wraps that came with the pecking duck were nice and thin (just the way I like it). Definitely a mouth lingering taste that will leave you wanting to come back again:) read more

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4.5 stars rounded up to 5. I came here on Christmas night for dinner with my parents. This restaurant is located within a complex of a bunch of other Korean restaurants, plenty of free parking available. We had originally wanted to go to a different restaurant in the same complex but there was a half hour wait for it. We saw this restaurant nearby and decided to take our chances because of the shorter 10 minute wait time. I'm so glad we did! It was really good! Pretty much all the food that we ordered was a hit. Honey walnut shrimp was HUGE where the heck did they find these shrimp lol?? Stir fried pea shoots were great but this is hard to mess up. Chicken and fish maw soup was suuuuper chickeny and flavorful, really warms your soul type of soup. Seafood fried rice was awesome, but I would skip the xiao long baos next time. Presentation of the Beijing duck was so nice and I love that it came with the skins rather than the buns. Service was excellent, you order on the iPads but there were still plenty of wait staff wandering the floor and eager to help you if you needed anything. Food came out really quickly too. The only reason I an dinging half a star is because there were some flies in the restaurant that kept trying to get on our food so constantly trying to swat them away was a bit annoying. I saw some other patrons of the restaurant also having to swat flies away. If it weren't for that, my experience here would have been perfect! read more

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Took me awhile to write this as I dined here a few times when it first opened. Thankfully they opened an outpost of this popular chain in Fort Lee as there definitely has been a dearth of good Chinese restaurants amid a sea of mostly solid Korean restaurants. Generally speaking the food here is pretty pricey but you get exactly what you pay for. The quality of their dishes are all very high and the duck as you'd expect, is a real standout. The variety of other dishes ranging from shrimp to scallion beef to spicy wontons and even the mango dessert were all excellent. I really don't have any complaints at all when it comes to the actual quality of the food. Order via the tablet is also very easy and the staff is very attentive. The ambiance of this place is pretty dark. They do a nice job of strategically positioning the lights so it really shines on the table to make the food look good for photos. However, it is still kinda dark and not the most family friendly vibe. Regardless it's still a great place to grab a nice meal. Parking is either in the small lot or right in front of the street. read more

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Upscale Chinese restaurant that specializes in Peking duck. Reservation is highly recommended especially on weekends. While the Peking duck here is not the best I've ever had, it's probably the best you can get in Bergen county. Prices are definitely on the high end, but $100 for a whole Peking duck isn't too bad. Their other dishes were good and I like that their menu is on an iPad and everything has photos. read more

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Very very good restaurant.Had to wait for 45 mins on a friday evening for the table,but well worth it. Loved everything we tried. The variety of dishes in the menu is incredible. Nice ambiance and very attentive staff. They have a rewards system for frequent diners. Must try in the fort lee area. Our absolute favorite is the sizzling cumin lamb. read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Food was much better than I expected. Given prior reviews, I expected small portions but we were given substantial portions. We ordered the Peking duck for 2 and the sliced beef in golden pepper broth. The Peking duck was above average but wasn't memorable or special. The sliced beef in golden pepper broth was the best version I tried - sourness and spice was of the soup was perfect. Service was fast and friendly. Environment was upscale, relaxed and comfortable. Look forward to trying the rest of the dishes. White rice is not free. read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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So happy that Jiang Nan came to Fort Lee. What a great addition! - The spicy cabbage appetizer 5/5 - Pineapple beer 4/5 - Half Peking duck with the authentic pancake 4/5 - Spicy beef in chilli oil 5/5 - Hand-peeled crab meat 3/5 - Sliced beef in golden pepper soup 4/5 - Crispy whole fish 5/5 - Mini pumpkin puff 5/5 Overall great ambiance, service, and presentation. Would love to come back and try other items. read more

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A modern retro-style restaurant. The food is delicious but expensive. It's a good place to gather with family and friends occasionally. read more

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There are ton of options. Its BYOB but they advertise local alcohol delivery. When we called them and told them we were at the restaurant, they said they dont deliver lol. We tried close to 10 things. They were all mediocre. Nothing really stood out but it was decent. I would go if you crave some china town foods. There was a manager type person doing paper work on one of the tables front of the restaurant. Expect stereotypical Chinese service. You will know what I mean if you ever ate at Chinatown. read more

Jiangnan Fort Lee - Stir fried string beans - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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There might've been two major fatal decisions that contributed to the less than stellar (one star is the average of food #*! and service 5 ) experience we had at lunch on Friday. The first one was purely our fault. We ordered a complicated "Lantern Festival Menu" out of convenience. We were the first customers on a weekday, and many of the dishes required long preparation. The Peking Duck requires hours of roasting and preparing; the beef bone soup requires at least 3 hours of boiling, etc., etc. The kitchen had no choice but re-heat what was made days ago. Mea culpa! We asked the unfortunate kitchen to do the impossible. We should have asked the kitchen what THEY WANTED TO COOK instead what's on the menu that they couldn't deliver with pride. The second mistake was for a highly successful Chinese restaurant in Flushing to open a branch outside of Flushing. We love the original in Flushing after repeated visits. The Fort Lee branch was unfortunately expected to match the high standard of the Flushing original. In a remote location, there is staffing shortage, lack of scale in the food supply, all lead to severe quality control problems. Now the reputation of the whole organization is questionable. If you let food like that being served under your name, how can we trust the Flushing original? I hope the owner reads this and reflect. I will also remember not to break the first rule. All of the dishes had potential to be great, but the specific problems resulted from our ill-timed visit are: Rice cake with the lobster was so hard and dry to be un chewable. The lobster was re-heated and dried up. This dish is complicated and requires considerable coordination of ingredients cooked separately. Impossible to deliver. Braised fish was probably fried long ago somewhere else. Not really braised but just had the sauce poured over. Dry! Beef bones soup needed another hour or so on the stove the sinew never gelatinized. Tough and still cold inside. The gelatinous rice ball soup should be the easiest. But the soup had no rice wine flavor and the rice balls were like rubber erasers. C'mon, at least cook it! read more

The food was underwhelming honestly but the vibes of the restaurant and the service were ok. I enjoyed the string beans the most. I was excited to try the duck but the outside layer of the duck was not as crunchy and light as it should be. It was definitely dry and hard to chew on. What was most disappointing about the duck is that there wasn't even enough pancakes (Chun bing) to eat with the duck. So we made another order which you had to pay THREE EXTRA dollars for. But it came with only FIVE MORE PANCAKES. That was ridiculous to me. The dandan noodles were also ok but I've definitely had better ones at other Chinese restaurants. The eggplants were way too saucey. The fried chicken with latte sauce was WAY too sweet and I really had only a single piece and couldn't eat any more. The pork belly was also dry where it is supposed to be meaty. Overall, I wouldn't go back out of my own volition and would give this place a 2.5. read more

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