I've been getting take home from this business for over 20 years. Consistent, especially with…read moretheir fried rice. Keep coming.

This is now simply a "back up" Chinese Restaurant to our #1 ["Dumpling Chinese Restaurant" - read…read moreseparate review]. Their "fried rice" is YELLOW rice and they lied when they raised the price of spare ribs and the amount of ribs that were given prior. When Covid ended, they HALVED the deeper black/while plastic containers to HALF the size. We have issues sometimes with their so called "BEEF" dishes... Typical AMERICAN-IZED "Chinese food" restaurant. Food is OK overall. Phillip & Lisa

Since the closing of Phoenix Garden (Cantonese) in Manhattan I've been searching for authentic…read moreChinese food. I haven't been to many Szechuan Chinese restaurants but Hot Fish is easily the best Chinese food in NJ by a long shot. I'm vegetarian so can't comment on meat dishes but the salt & pepper tofu is out of this world (though if you get it via takeout be mindful of the white doily-style round paper on the bottom of the plastic container which I assume is there to soak up excess oil, but is not edible). I'm going to Hot Fish for takeout today and will be getting the salt & pepper tofu dish as well as their Kung Pao tofu which I'm excited to try. The garlic flavored broccoli is spectacular and may be my favorite dish. It somehow tastes even better reheated the next day (the sauce probably gets absorbed more). Ordering at least two of those -- the garlic sauce used in it is truly unique and remarkably delectable. If you're not a fan of mushrooms you need to request no "fungus" as that's how they refer to mushrooms. The veggie fried rice is as good as I've ever had and I love that it's served white rather than the typical soy sauce stained brown fried rice that's much more common. The egg & scallion fried rice is also wonderful and doesn't contain any fungus, unlike the veggie fried rice. Be sure to try the marinated cucumber appetizer. It has a warm, numbing spice to it and is absolutely fantastic. Edemame is good. Sauteed green beans are remarkably good -- almost as good as the garlic broccoli. Come to think of it, I haven't had a bad dish yet. Or even one that wasn't above average. This place is legitimately amazing. Authentic, consistent, and an exceptional dining experience. If I could better express just how much I love the food at Hot Fish I would, I simply lack the descriptive language needed to properly convey just how wonderful the flavor combinations and perfectly textured veggies and tofu taste and leave you feeling after the meal is finished. The chef(s) and kitchen staff are truly talented and consistent, the latter being extremely important as most people want to have the same dish when they find one they love and return to the restaurant again. Inconsistency can really hurt a restaurant and one's desire to eat there again. My only criticism is that Hot Fish isn't closer to my home, because I would genuinely like to eat their at least once a week if not more but since it's over 30 minutes away it makes eating their regularly more difficult. But it has always been well worth the trip. So glad this place opened -- it's the best Chinese food in the NYC/NJ area and has quickly become my favorite restaurant. I'm surprised the current Yelp rating is only 4.2/5.0, though that is very good score and you can't please everyone especially with spicy food which some Americans just aren't accustomed to. I'm interested in how the rating will change over time since they've been open for less than a year. The photo is of salt & pepper tofu and you can see the white doily I mentioned earlier, though with takeout its almost completely hidden when th container is full. While I haven't eaten there myself, my family has and they said the food is even better when you eat there and remarked that the atmosohere is very nice, clean, comfortable, and doesn't have any obnoxious attributes like extremely loud music or lighting so faint you can't see your food. All in all a wonderful addition to the Bergen county food scene and a blessing for those who DO like it HOT (spicy)!

They had to close for a couple weeks this summer due to a sprinkler break in the back, and…read morere-permit and re-inspect. Fortunately not closed for the two months that they were initially quoted! Food is great, menu is slimmed down a bit, and service is just as friendly as before. Appreciate it - and fortunately with the sensitivity of my fellow diners, their food was solid and hasn't caused any trouble (it is oily and salty, but their rice is good!). Gift cards - you can get an extra $30 for $300 on the card, and other increments more (as you go up). You can also get a dish up to $35 for free on your birthday (+/- 2 days, I think) - (ID required)!

The Story: I come here for CHINA PALACE CHICKEN WINGS after getting my nails done…read more Food: Standard Chinese food. Boneless ribs is a must get, love their chicken teriyaki sticks, buffalo wings are a big hit (trust me), Chicken WINGS CHICKEN WINGS. Price: $ Decor: Average. Service: Ran by a small Chinese family. Parking & Finding the Place: street parking.

This place is the cheapest one in Hackensack and only a few blocks from my job. I only go here when…read moreI'm pinching pennies. What I've had here: Roast Pork Lo Mein: it's okay. I don't like that they put lettuce in it. Didn't taste like cabbage to me. I ask for it without that usually. Decent though. One time I called and they were out of lo mein noodles! How does that even happen?! Egg Foo Young: this is actually pretty good from here. Greasy though. Pizza Egg Roll: I'm a fan of these from Kennedy Fried Chicken, but not a huge fan from here. Greasy and dare I say too much cheese? I'm a huge fan of cheese, but it was almost too much and not enough marinara inside the balance wasn't there. This is the only Chinese place in the area that has these. They also have Philly cheese steak rolls which I haven't tried yet (had them at a place in Teaneck though and they were so good!) Chicken wings: well seasoned, but WAY too greasy. Fries: again too greasy. Overall this place is "ok" but definitely not my favorite in Hackensack. Too greasy, but it is cheap.

I have ordered from them for a few years now. I have yet to be disappointed. I mainly order sushi…read moreproducts. I'm a New Yorker, and this passes for a NJ go to. Their Chinese food is also a go to.

This is my go to Chinese food place. Last night I was having a major craving since I haven't had…read moreany in a long time and went for the chicken and broccoli with garlic sauce combination. I chose the pork fried rice and an egg roll. Even though I've never had an issue with them drowning the food with sauce I still like to be cautious and tell them to lightly sauce it and it was absolutely perfect. The fried rice is fresh and moist and the eggroll is crunchy without being greasy. Super solid family run spot!!

My girlfriend works across the street so she often grabs me something to eat to bring back to me…read more Everything I have gotten is delicious. It is hard to find good lo mein now it seems. This place is it!! Unlike others I keep experiencing their lo mein is not greasy at all. It has plenty of sauce but it clings to the noodles since they aren't oily. It's flavorful and loaded with add ins.

Unfortunately I have to update my review. We ordered the exact same meal from here again and it was…read moreso tragically horrible. It was one of the worst meals I've had. I don't know if they had new people in the kitchen or what. First off, the white rice was soo greasy! My experience with Chinese takeout is that it's almost always boiled and never greasy unless it's fried rice. This was glossy as all heck. Then the chicken was the biggest let down. It was supposed to be sesame chicken but it wasn't at all sweet. Not only wasn't it sweet, it was downright BAD. It was bitter and tangy in the worst way. The flavor made it difficult to eat. It also seemed like the chicken had more filler than actual meat. I don't know how the quality went so far down in a short time. Never again. Unfortunately, we will not take a chance ordering again. This is our last time. Update: Within a couple of hours ny husband got violently ill with food poisoning. It didn't just taste bad, it actually was bad and contaminated. Horrible!

Lotus Cafe is definitely one of those hard to dine-in Chinese food restaurants in our area. It is…read moreone of special occasion restaurants but also a place I would to go to with friends. Quiet restaurant in a moderately busy shopping center. The menu is unique. While they do have your common Chinese food favorites, they also have their specials that I haven't seen at other restaurants. I usually like to explore with their specials but my favorite is the roast duck. It comes out mostly deboned but they do offer to put in the pancake wraps for you. The roast duck is crispy yet moist but no greasy or dripping of fat. Be adventurous and try their Chef Specialties. Emperors Pork, Lotus Delight, Three Cup Chicken Casserole and Rainbow Duet are my favorites simply because I haven't seen these offers in other restaurants, so I make a try to taste them while there. Everything is served family style and is the size of a Large order in other restaurants.

Lotus Cafe is my go-to spot for Asian takeout! The establishment is clean, the food is consistently…read moregood, and the prices are still affordable if you're craving basic lo mein or fried rice. The dishes are tasty and, best of all, not overly greasy. Even though I don't live nearby, this is the only local spot I'd order from. Tgey are a dine in restaurant in a shopping center, but I have only picked up, ordered from Uber eats. Give them a try--you won't be disappointed.

Just great Chinese food...never disappointed.I love when we call in an order they repeat it twice…read morein order not to get orders correctly..The food is amazing..so Good.Their delivery service is very prompt. ..

Your basic no frills Americanized Chinese restaurant…read more It's a little dingy looking, as you would expect most of these establishments to be, and they offer your typical Americanized Chinese food menu and par prices for 2025. I ordered a Chicken with Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special with Roast Pork Fried Rice and it came with a drink/soup/egg roll. The Chicken with Mixed Vegetables was what it was. It was nothing extraordinary, but hit the spot if this is what you're craving. One thing that I did not like and, it was sort of my fault, was the bamboo smell and flavor inside of the entree because ... well ... there was bamboo in there, which I should have told them to take out when I ordered it. However, there was plenty of sauce in the entree for me to mix with my fried rice, so that was a major plus. Like I said, it is what is. If you're in the mood for something like this, My China Cafe will hit the spot.

From the outside and even the Google Maps photos, I honestly thought it would be a typical…read moreAmerican-Chinese restaurant. Instead, I found a clean, efficient dim sum spot with surprisingly good food. The self-service concept worked really well. You order at the counter, pick up your own food, and there is no tipping. I actually like this system because at traditional dim sum restaurants you often spend more time waiting for carts or servers than eating. One thing that really impressed me was the cleanliness. The restaurant isn't newly renovated, but it's well maintained. After each table left, the staff cleaned with fresh sanitizing wipes instead of using the same cloth over and over. They also serve everything with disposable plates and utensils, which personally gives me more confidence than reusable tableware that isn't always cleaned thoroughly. The food was consistently good. The lotus leaf sticky rice was fragrant, the rice noodle roll with fried dough had a great texture, and the Teochew dumplings were generously filled. The standout dish was the stuffed trio. The shrimp paste was fresh and springy, the fried tofu was crispy, and getting eggplant, tofu, and green pepper on one plate made it easy to try a little of everything.

It's always solid. Prices have gone up a little bit, but it's the same all around everywhere. Still…read moregood bang for your buck. Assorted dim sum all hits the spot. The roast pork over rice with Chinese broccoli was a bit too fatty for my preference. Flavor was spot on, but I prefer less fat on my roast pork. Everything else is always on point.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ All of your typical favorites from a local hole in the wall American Chinese restaurant can be found on their menu. + Lunch Specials are daily from 11AM - 3PM and are served with fried rice + soda or soup. + Lunch Specials were served fresh, extremely hot (like burn your hand holding the box piping hot) and with LOTS of fried rice and entree food. ++++ Hunan Chicken lunch special, Chicken with Chinese Vegetables lunch special, Curry Shrimp lunch special boxes all were solid and hit the spot. ++++ Fried Dumplings (8 pieces for $7.40) were also pretty good (although my better half would disagree). Skin was on the thick side, but the meat inside was also pretty fair too. + They accept online orders on their website and actually don't upcharge it! + Plenty of free parking on West Pleasant Ave for you to pull up, drop in and pick up quickly. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - As it typically is for American Chinese restaurants, the place was very dingy and looked suspect, but, as mentioned above, food was good for what it is.

This is by far the worst TEX MEX place I have encountered in NJ. All the TEX MEX places in the…read morecity are pretty consistent... I mean how can you go wrong with fajita by the pound that comes with either grilled chicken or steak with grilled onions and peppers. Oh boy we were sooo wrong. Deliveryservice was fast. Unfortunately, we couldn't eat it... I had one piece of the chicken thinking how bad can it be. The chicken tasted rubbery and fake and had absolutely no flavor. And smelled weird my husband did not even touch it. I felt nauseous all night on one tiny piece that I tried I would not be ordering from here again