I'm so happy Hong Ban Jum is in Edison!…read more Our family gets Korean-Chinese cravings once in a while, and this place hits the spot. Jjajangmyeon, jjamppong, tangsuyuk, etc. - Delicious & well-made. The portions are decent, too. The lady at the counter was very nice & accomodating. Located in the Lotte Market food court. Pretty convenient parking & nice AC indoors. Thank you so much! We'll be back soon. :)

Got the Jjajangmyeon from the Lotte food court. This is my first time trying Chinese Korean black…read morebean noodles and I thought it was hearty. It had a lot of smokiness to it. And I really like the noodles which had a lot of elasticity to it. There were limited meat and plenty of caramelized onions. It was saucy and it stuck to the noodles well.

3-Star Review - Pink Lotus Cantonese, Metuchen, NJ…read more Stopped by Pink Lotus Cantonese Restaurant in Metuchen around 10 PM when not many other places were open, so the location was definitely convenient--right next to lots of shops. The space is nice with good seating and a clean, comfortable setup. Tried the stir-fried chili tofu, brown rice, and noodles. The noodles were the best part--flavorful and well-cooked. Unfortunately, the tofu was quite average with not much taste, and the brown rice was a bit too dry for our liking. Parking is tough around this place .. paid parking mostly . Overall, a decent late-night option if you're nearby, but the flavors could use a boost.

I don't understand why we were the only patrons in the restaurant on a Saturday night at 7pm…read more The FOOD, is the best Cantonese I've eaten in years! Crab Cheese Rangoon: 9/10 light amd delicious. Full of flavor without overstuffing it with cheese. Good ratio, served hot! Sesame Chicken: 9.5/10 fried perfectly without overbearing it. The sauce was not just sweet. The sesame comes through. Deliciously crispy outside and juicy inside. Roast Pork Fried Rice 10/10! This is hands down the BEST RPF I've tried. Full of scrambled eggs, roast pork, flavor and scallions (if you like scallions- you'll love this!) Beef n Broccoli: 9/10 tender bites, in a flavorful glazey brown sauce, with perfect ratio additions of sliced onion, carrots and broccoli. BBQ Spareribs: 8.5/10 : the flavor was on point, I like mine a little on the sticky side, but these did not disappoint! My hubbs raved over them (he gave it a 10/10) especially because he was craving good spareribs. This place has take out, I dont know about delivery, but make the trip, you won't regret it. The service was very friendly. The ambiance was for thr most part, quiet. There was a lot of noise coming from the floor above, mostly thumping. The place needs a little updating. I didn't care since the food was soooo good!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Haven't been here since I used to live in westchester county. But I am back and it is good that…read morethey are still here. One of my friends used this establishment for house party. They order pork egg rolls, pork fried rice, shrimp and broccoli with white sauce, fried dumplings, friend chicken wings, and BBQ ribs. It is amazing still as I delicious. Ready to get 2nd and 3rds.

said: 3-Star Review for China Cafe - Iselin, NJ…read more Tried China Cafe in Iselin for a quick takeout. Called ahead and placed the order -- they had it ready in just 10-15 minutes, which was impressive. I ordered the General Tso Tofu and a soup. The soup was actually pretty good, but the tofu dish was underwhelming. Despite asking for it to be spicy, it came out very sweet -- more like a dessert than a main course. Also, the price felt steep -- around $23-25 for tofu is on the higher end, especially when compared to other similar spots. Ambience was good The quantity was generous, and the restaurant itself looked clean with nice seating and good parking available. But for the price and taste, it didn't really hit the mark. Not bad, but definitely room for improvement.

Chef Tan is one of my favorite restaurants. I've been coming here since 3 years ago and their…read moreservice and food is always so exceptional. They recently went through a renovation which made the space bigger and better. They now have more seating available and also a group room. We always get the same dish when we come here, but also sometimes explore. Our all time favorites are; Sautéed Pig Intestines in Hot chili oil - always crispy, the perfect spice and heat. Hearing that crunch just makes you want to eat more. Second, Shrimp ball with salted egg yolk - i don't know why but to me this dish is very comforting. It's crispy on the outside but very juicy on the inside. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly. They coat it in salted egg yolk which compliments the shrimp really well. I also love eating the shrimp chips that it comes with. Lastly, Wontons in Hot chili oil - be careful cause this for sure will burn your tongue because of how hot the meat inside the wonton is. Again, perfectly cooked. The wonton skin and meat ratio is perfect for me. We also use the chili oil to put over our rice and it makes our rice so flavorful. Overall, I don't think anything is going to stop me from ever coming back here. I've celebrated my boyfriend and I's anniversary here for the last 3 years and this place is always so dear to us. We are for sure coming back soon!

Looking for an authentic Szechuan Chinese Cuisine? I would recommend Chef Tan in Highland Park…read more This is the most authentic Chinese Restaurant in town. The food is phenomenal and well prepared. The price is reasonable as well. This is the first time I made a review for Chef Tan and I've been here many times and never disappoints me. The service was fantastic and the ambiance is very nice. All the lists in their menu were great but their Roasted Peking Duck stands out the most. We're planning to have dinner again here next week and we will keeps coming back. The food just doesn't get any better. Highly recommended!

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

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

TLDR: It's a Chinese restaurant that you can trust. The english menu won't tell you everything they…read moremake, and you will be rewarded by knowing certain foods in Chinese. Tofu and Fish hotpot: Fried white fish, fried tofu, string beans, bell peppers in a sauce that is probably reduced chicken stock. I'm biased since it's one of my favorite chinese dishes. I don't know when this specific dish is amazing, but I can tell you when it's bad. Green Lake's version is anything but bad. Shrimp Stuffed Tofu: We were given a sample since they were trying something new. The sauce is similar to the tofu hotpot but has a porkier feel because of the ground pork within the dish. The tofu is the same, but the way they fried it is different, so it took a step up. The shrimp was fine, and I think they should have this on their menu. Whole Fried Chicken: It's fine. Didn't love it. There's no batter to speak of at all, and you're reliant on the spicy sauce and ginger sauce provided. Stir Fried French Beans w/ Salted Fish: Crunchy French Beans, and very salty salted fish. Not my favorite, but it keeps things different. Hot prawn salad with broccoli: The broccoli was just boiled. Nothing to talk about. The pawn was fried and bathed in mayonnaise. What's not to like? Pork Chop: This is another Chinese restaurant staple. 85% of the chinese porkchops that you eat will taste the same. This one is no different. Hokkien Fried Rice: My chinese restaurant guilty pleasure. How else can you get a shrimp fried rice bathed in an umami sauce? The restaurant did a really good job with this and I'm glad that I asked if they had it (in chinese). Service: It was a slow night, so we had all the attention that our table needed. Ambiance: The location is big and can support small families to larger gatherings. They have a private area that fits 30+ people, so they look like the go-to spot for parties.

Went for Dim Sum on Christmas Day. Luckily we had a reservation since the restaurant was packed and…read morethere were lots of big families waiting. This is authentic Dim Sum. They roll the carts through the restaurant offering lots of dumplings, soups, noodle dishes and more. We loved everything except the Turnip Cake was way too salty. Someone dumped salt or too much soy sauce onto this dish. Also we were offered vegetarian dumplings that had some greens in it, but was mostly pork. Be sure to ask about the ingredients if you don't want pork or meat in a dish. We've been here before and all other dishes were great...Chinese broccoli sautéed, dumplings with shrimp, eggplant with shrimp, sautéed wide noodles with some veggies, soup dumplings, etc. finally tried the mango dessert. It was yummy.

Note...this is in a food court...great indo Chinese food...helpful host...very courteous and…read morepatient. Typical food court ambience...will be there again soon.

First timer . A newly renovated desi galaxy restaurant.. lots of options inside and we wanted to…read morehave fried rice and went to Fat Pandas. . Service was ok. Seats inside to sit and eat . Gets crazy on weeekends . Simple menu .. soup for 5$ is good . Pricing is good overall. Not a big fan of momos . Friend rice was good . Parking gets a bit crazy on weekends. Overall a good experience..