If there's one thing we're going to do when we go to Garden State Plaza, it's make our two…read moremandatory stops: Macy's for him and AKIRA for me! AKIRA has become one of my favorite stores because I can always find something unique to add to my wardrobe, those pieces that are just a little different and make an outfit stand out. And while I'm doing my thing at AKIRA, my husband can always count on Macy's to find something new for his wardrobe too. So basically... we both leave with a bag, we're both happy, and everybody wins. And we're frugal shoppers. So safe to say we always get a good sale. At this point, a Garden State Plaza trip just isn't complete without these two stops! And of course you gotta feed the belly so this particular trip we went to Carlitos and got our taco fix and you can't go wrong with tacos, especially at Carlitos. They're always so friendly and accommodating.

I'm not sure if I've ever been to this mall before, but today it is absolutely packed with people…read moreeverywhere--in the corridors, inside the restaurants, and in the shops. I don't know if it's because of the Soccer World Cup 2026, the fact that it's Saturday afternoon, or the sweltering heat, but it is incredibly crowded. I came straight here after work to check it out because I have movie tickets for the cinema located inside. I arrived a bit too early, so I'm going to walk around and explore the place, and I'll let you know what I think later. The air conditioning is holding up well against the massive crowd. I'll share my thoughts on the other places I visit later on. I can see a variety of spots here, though--places like "Carlitos BBQ taqueria", as well as coffee shops, pretzel stands, dessert spots, a Macy's, ramen restaurants, and more.

Yong Kang Street (Located in the Garden State Plaza Food…read moreCourt) 1 Garden State Plaza Parkway Paramus, NJ 07652 $14.99 Two Meat and Two Side Deal: General Tso's Chicken Orange Chicken Vegetables Lo Mein ( thick) Vegetables Mei Fun (skinny) While I was exploring this food court, I couldn't help but overhear the distinguishing loud announcement of an employee behind the counter holding a piece of General Tso's chicken on a toothpick. She repeatedly shouted, "Free Sample! Free Sample!" Between her noticeable voice along with the chunk of meat, she immediately reeled me in. All it took was this free sample and I was hooked! It was piping hot and just prepared on the spot. And the advertisement atop the counter also caught my eye. The $14.99 special deal offers two meats and two sides; this is only a $2 up charge from the single meat and single side plate. The styrofoam to-go plate was overwhelming packed. Although this was a great deal, both proteins and both sides were touching each other. I had assumed I was going to receive two separate styrofoam plates. Regardless of this quirk, I managed to separate everything into two microwavable containers. It made for great leftovers for the next couple of days. General Tso's Chicken/Orange Chicken While both proteins were greatly smothered in their prospective sauces, they tasted practically similar. The original sample satisfied me, but the orange chicken was kind of the same. Vegetables Lo Mein/Vegetables Mei Fun: These style of noodles each complimented the main course. Their texture was different because the lo mein was thicker than the mei fun, but they both tasted identical. While the initial free sample satisfied me, I honestly think I would have been better off sticking to a single meat and side. The Tso's was definitely the pick of the litter. While adding variety seemed like a great idea, it didn't add much in the long run. I also was not fond of both proteins and noodles touching each other. #yongkangstreet #gardenstateplaza #twomeatandtwosidedeal

They'll yell at you to try a sample (the General Cho's which is ok, but breading needs a bit more…read morecrunch). The Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup takes 6-8min to finish, it has some pepper, pickled veggies (good), cilantro, cut beef and noodles. It's not bad, but feels like something I'd get out of a noodle pack vs. out of the street vendor in Taiwan. Located in the mall food court, so not always easy to find a seat.

Korean barbecue is hip and trendy now. It is a combo of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Nothing…read morefeels overly complicated; in fact, each element serves its purpose. Galbi" translates to English as "ribs." The term has become overwhelmingly synonymous with the beef short rib cut. An alternative cut, known as the flanken cut, Koreans call it "LA Galbi," named after the city of its origin. It is thinly cut across the bone, so each strip has three or four little oblong pieces of bone along the top. Located on the 2nd level in the food court at the Paramus Park mall, I decided at K-BBQ Box, as a first-timer, to change up my usual lunch routine. The menu features Korean rice bowls, fried chicken, and street food favorites. I decided on the KBBQ LA Galbi Box.  The box contained marinated short rib; fresh salad, egg souffle, japchae, and rice. The food was absolutely delicious, flavorful focusing on the balance of sweet and savory & perfectly cooked. The portion was generous for one person and the price reasonable. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. The entire experience exceeded my expectations.

Ordered online for pickup- food was neatly packed, warm and tasted fresh. Portion sizes were…read moregenerous, and I could taste the mix of flavors in the kalbi marinade. Reasonably priced, and food was ready within a reasonable time.

3.5; The days when malls had a prominent place in your shopping experience have diminished…read moreconsiderably and this is one the malls that has taken victim. While many mainstay stores have left, they have a few stores still that could make it worth a visit: uniglo, stew Leonard's, LL Bean, etc. The food court upstairs has far fewer options now. The one thing I've always liked about this mall was that it was easy to navigate and hard to get lost in, unlike its sister the Garden State Plaza mall. Plus parking is super easy in comparison as well because of far fewer patrons. Management also seems to have kept up with the mall's maintenance and decor even with fewer tenants. No tax on most clothes and shoes in NJ so that's always a plus! You won't likely find everything you need here but if that's not an issue, not a bad mall at all.

I love a good mall-run, but this experience was so sad and underwhelming. I've often gone to…read moreParamus Park SOLELY for a Stew Leanord run, and never -ever- ventured beyond the store gates into the rest of the mall (because I've heard things). Today was the day: I was going to go into the beyond, and see the rest of what Paramus Park had to offer. And to be honest, it offered very little. As I ventured through the entire Mall, in maybe took me 15-20 minutes in a relatively comfortable pace, and it SEEMS 1/2 open businesses, and 1/2 shuttered-closed businesses. I like a quiet mall. I avoid malls on weekends for this reason, but this wasn't just quiet, it was strangely quiet. I've just experienced a mall past it's prime. Odd. I would've loved to see it in it's glory. There were more people in Stew Leanords (probably) then the entire mall put-together. Thank god for that supermarket to choose Paramus Park for its location! In any case --- it's a decent visit in the "land of malls".

OK Cuban food that fills one up with ease…read more Considering it's 2024, their lunch prices were relatively inexpensive at $5-$9 for an entree served with rice, beans and maduros. We ordered the Beef Stew entree and Chicken Legs with Steamed Broccoli and there was nothing really spectacular about the entrees, but we DEFINITELY got our money's worth with the size of them. As expected, the Beef Stew was a bit on the drier side, but there was A LOT of rice and beans in the dish. Unfortunately, there weren't enough maduros. As for the Chicken Legs with Steamed Broccoli, it was as bland as it sounds. The broccoli had some vinegar on it, thankfully, so it gave it some flavor, although my wife wasn't a fan of it. For mall food, it's decent, especially since Paramus Park lacks a diverse selection of vendors these days in the food court.

My coworker and I have grabbed lunch at Cuban Eddie's inside the Paramus Park Mall a couple of…read moretimes already. She's been to other Cuban Eddie's locations and likes their food, so she'd been been keeping an eye on CE station at the food court weeks leading up to its opening this year. I haven't been to the other locations but have had Cuban food before. So we haven't tried out all of the menu items, but from what we've ordered so far, Cuban Eddie's is pretty good - especially for operating out of a food court station. I liked the pork chops over rice and beans the best from the main entrees I've ordered. Most main entrees I liked, but I thought the ribs were a little dry for me (it's dry rub and then they give you garlic sauce and bbq sauce in little containers). The main entrees are a good deal for lunch in terms of quantity you get and price you pay. I'll always have a leftover portion for later. The guys working behind the counter are friendly, too, and are patient when you're ordering. The food station gets people ordering in-person and also door dash deliverers, so from what I've seen, they are good with line control.

Amazing concept! So…read morefar I have tried four of the food vendors and they just get better and better. The atmosphere is very family friendly and there's plenty of seating, space and WiFi. My personal favorites here are Eemas Cuisine and Cafe Anello / Sogno Coffee. This is a great alternative to a cramped cafe if you need to get work done. There's large table spaces, good internet connection and a cafe. I've been using this space as a work space since opening and everyone is super friendly. If you're shopping, the Jersey City oddities market has a pop up boutique here with a bunch of really curious items, as well as Spura Home, and For Ari For You Jewelry. Definitely worth checking out or hosting a meet up here!

This place has to be one of the best things that have happened at the Garden State Plaza. If you…read moreare a small business supporter, this is the perfect spot for you. They have a handful of pop up food vendors, makers, and art...yes, art work from the Jersey City Arts Council. They have a bunch of tables and FREE WIFI! If you work from home or have a mobile office, come and check this place out. You can eat, work, shop, and eat some more. The best part is that its not in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the mall. It's separate from the food court and honestly with better food and service. These vendors don't have actual restaurants and this is their chance to show off what makes them special which usually means prime customer service and high quality food. This is a great spot for meet ups, first dates, play dates, and everything in between. I've been here a few times since they opened in April. I think I've tried everything so far: Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese, Italian, Jamaican, and THEE MOST AMAZING BROWNIES that I've ever had. The Hawaiian & Filipino and Japanese vendors offer vegetarian and vegan options...another point! I've attached some pictures for you drooling pleasure. They are open Thursday - Saturday from 12PM to 8PM. Unfortunately, this is a pop up market, which means they won't be here forever. In fact, this market is only here until June 30th. So try and make it over - IT'S TOTALLY WORTH IT! Location: On the bottom floor next to Tiffany & Co and Gucci by the Garage B valet entrance and the concierge desk.

This mall is alright, clean, spacious, and well made. We came here to explore and check it out and…read morewere NOT disappointed. Definitely a wonderful place to come to hangout and have fun

The Shops at Riversides provide mostly high ends brands in the mall. Pottery Barn, Jimmy Choo, LV…read moreetc. The price range is on the higher end. There are also many restaurants like Cheesecake Factory and True Food Kitchen. There's a ramen store coming in soon. In addition, you can enjoy some entertainment like AMC in the mall. Barnes and Nobles is another great place to visit for books and small items. Overall a great place to hang out for an afternoon or weekends. The staff are nice. It's very clean and spacious. Decoration is always sparkly.

Today I entered to Marshalls, Bloomingdale's, and Nordstrom Rack…read more All three were freshly stocked. And I found great prices on them. Service and Bloomingdale's and Marshall's was great!

Outdoor outlet/mall space with a lot of restaurants, a Whole Foods, Target, and more restaurants in…read morethe area. Parking is interspersed between the stores so you have to cross the parking lot to get to different stores.

I am guilty of going to 99 ranch to just get food... it's a 2 in 1 if you're going to get…read moregroceries! The shumai and dumplings are a little small, and a bit dry. Not the best in terms of quality but I still like to get them. I am a big fan of the char sui bao- they are a decent size and I feel like they are filled and delicious. Warn them a bit and they are the best snack! For the biggest thing I've bought there- I love the duck! They have it hanging and will cut it in front of you. It definitely saves me the hassle of cooking it or finding a restaurant that sells it. It's juicy and savory.

As I've continued my visits to other Asian markets, all around Central and Northern New Jersey…read morelocations, this one still is, in my humble opinion, a true Asian supermarket powerhouse. The sheer range and abundance of products is staggering. Everything from fresh produce to pantry essentials, frozen goods to specialty items, you'll find everything you need for an Asian cooking and more. They carry a wide variety of fresh produce, and all the Asian household staples you could think of and want. While the prices are not the cheapest, they are fair for the area. The shelves are stocked with a diverse selection of authentic ingredients from various Asian countries so whatever cuisine you're craving, you'll be most likely able to find it here. There is a humongous snack section, a well stocked liquor area, and like all of their locations, a food court and prepared meats section. The 99 Ranch Market is tidy and organized and every bit of space is thoughtfully used. You'll find pallets of discounted noodles, canned goods, and snacks all neatly displayed without feeling chaotic at the front of the store as you enter. The employees are helpful. While the checkout lines can be long on weekends, they move surprisingly fast. It only shows me that the cashiers are very efficient what they do. It's located at the Home Depot strip mall. Parking is ample on weekdays, but it can get a little crazy on the weekends.