Stopped by Lan Ramen while spending the day in Princeton and it ended up being one of the…read morehighlights of the trip. The cucumber starter was super refreshing, the dumplings were perfectly cooked, and the ramen had deep, flavorful broth that tasted like it had been simmering all day. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and came out fresh. The ambiance is cozy and relaxed, service was friendly and attentive, and even with the crowd the wait was minimal. Definitely a must-stop if you're visiting Princeton and looking for great ramen and comfort food. -- Jeffrey Umaña IG: @jeffrey.umana

Lan Ramen is excellent, especially the Nomad Mongolian Beef and Spicy Sizzling Seafood Griddle. My…read moreson loves the ramen. I've been here several times and it's always top-notch.

In my four years as a student on Princeton campus, there hasn't been another restaurant remotely…read moreclose to SC House in terms of the consistency of their offerings and also the deliciousness of their food. The lunch specials that run M-F from 11:00-2:00 is so so good. the 土豆丝 is absolutely to die for. the restaurant may be a bit of a walk from main campus especially if you are not coming from the engineering quad, but wow, is the walk worth it every time. the free 蛋花汤 that comes with every lunch special entree order is great, and each of the specials are very affordably priced. I highly recommend the rattan pepper fish, the kung po chicken, and the lamb with cumin. outside of these options, I also highly recommend trying their pork belly entree (if you are coming for dinner) or their egg tofu dish. prices are not as good for dinner portions but I think if you are eating potluck style with friends it's worth it. service is solid - the staff make sure your waters are filled and that you are waited on properly. food comes out decently fast and the bathroom at this establishment has always been clean when I visit (probably over 20-30 times at this point) SC House also does a great job offering catering discounts to student groups so that aspect also deserves a shoutout. Will sorely miss this little chinese restaurant when I graduate this coming may.

Have not been here in years and I can report the food is just as fresh and scalding as I remember…read more If you enjoy cauterizing your tongue with spice have at it. The letdown is the service which I'm sad to report (at least on this day) was slow and indifferent. Fine, if this were a hole in the wall take-out joint but at the prevailing price points, is just annoying (at best.) Three middling stars.

The highlight of the meal was easily the hot appetizer -- the wontons in chili oil. The delicate…read morewontons were packed with flavorful filling and coated in a rich, aromatic chili oil that delivered the perfect balance of heat, spice, and savory depth. The sauce had just enough numbing warmth without overpowering the dish, and every bite was incredibly satisfying. The texture combination of silky wrappers and bold sauce made it an unforgettable starter. Beyond the appetizer, the restaurant offered a warm atmosphere and attentive service that made the dining experience even better. The presentation was thoughtful, portions were generous, and the flavors tasted authentic and carefully prepared. If you enjoy dishes with a little spice and a lot of flavor, the wontons in chili oil are absolutely worth ordering. I would definitely come back just for them.

Kendall Park, NJ - the unassuming location of this restaurant in the corner of a strip mall belies…read moreits presentation of some of the best Chinese food I've had in NJ/NY, and in a region with no shortage of good-to-great authentic Chinese cuisine, that's saying something! When it comes to food, I never judge a burger by its bun, so thanks to Yelp for helping me find it. The sign in the window says "Asian fusion" which usually sends me running as it's often a cop-out label for bad mixed-up Asian cooking, but this is authentic y'all, meaning true-to-tradition dishes with a sometimes more contemporary application of ingredients or flavors. The "fusion" part must come from the fact that they have a small Taiwanese section as well as the main Szechuan/Sichuan menu, alongside a few familiar Chinese-American favorites like sesame chicken or broccoli x protein, so you can get that here too. Everything we ordered was phenomenal! Great flavors, generous portions, cooked with confidence and finesse. Compliments to the kitchen - they really know what they're doing. Not a single dish was lacking. They even put out peanuts at the start and serve fresh orange slices at the end of the meal. Very old school. We loved it all: * Salt & white pepper crispy chicken ("Taiwanese specialty") - well-battered and flavored, and perfectly crispy * Taiwanese minced pork rice * Chicken red curry - fabulous, with fresh vegetables and just the right balance of spice * Golden dish (fish) - very special dish in a salted duck egg yolk batter * Beef chow fun * Marinated crispy duck Wish I lived closer, but will definitely come back when we are in the area. Best of the best - very highly recommended!

Places we have eaten lunch at or ordered food in town from. Whether in or out, the food is always…read morefresh, tasty and affordable. The best thing about this place is the taste of the dishes: I can tell that the sauces are not the kind that's used at other places. I'm sure we all have our own favorites; I always go for seafood and love the fact that one of my favorite dishes is available as an appetizer as well as a main course - the shrimp in garlic sauce! It is delish! I also like their noodle soups, in particular their seafood and veggie soup but the shrimp or duck are not bad either!

Tiger Noodles in Princeton delivered a small triumph to my room through Grubhub. I opened the…read morecontainers and felt that quiet sense of hope a hungry person feels when the aromas drift upward and promise a good evening. It is always a pleasure when those promises are kept. I ordered the pineapple fried rice and the portion was enormous. It felt like opening a treasure chest filled with bright colors, roast pork, and warm spice. The seasoning worked perfectly with the sweetness of the pineapple. Nothing was timid. Every bite had a lively balance of heat, sweetness, and savory depth. For the price I paid, it felt almost like a small miracle in a paper box. My wife ordered three sushi rolls and she was happy with all of them. She enjoyed the shrimp tempura roll and the tuna avocado roll. But the spicy tuna roll was the star of her show. She generously offered me a piece. The heat was lively but not overwhelming and the filling tasted clean and fresh. There was no excess rice, no unnecessary filler, just a satisfying ratio of fish to rice that let the tuna shine. It is one of the better spicy tuna rolls I have had in quite some time. In Princeton you can find more refined or experimental Asian restaurants if that is what you want. But you will also find prices that may affect your credit rating. Tiger Noodles stands apart because it offers generous portions, honest flavors, and a price point that feels almost out of place in the neighborhood. For what you receive and for what you pay this is an easy five stars. I threw out the empty containers with the feeling that life had been made a little better for an evening. That is all a person can ask from dinner and Tiger Noodles delivered it.

Very mediocre food overall and I highly suggest you eat somewhere else…read more Soup dumplings: the filling was like a big fat meatball. Broth was good but the meat inside wasn't super flavorful and it was HELLA dense. No balance whatsoever Chive pancakes: errr definitely better but she was a little pasty looking. Definitely needed some more time in the pan because it was limpy af. Filling was normal. The sauce? + meatball + noodles dish: errrrr DEF PASS. I don't know how to even describe it, like the meatball was the same meat as the pork dumplings?!?!?!? LOL. The sauce or broth was SUPER thick. Not exactly light and refreshing and the flavors weren't it either. Felt like a mosh pit of things lying in the kitchen The fried rice: The ONLY redeeming quality. It has bacon in it and was super flavorful and rich. Downside is it's a bit too greasy but flavor ig??? Taro buns: your regular buns, not too sweet. Doubt it's made in house tho LOL.

We ordered the beef noodle and a sesame chicken. The food was good but service was not great. I…read morewent in and the staff saw me but no one came to ask me what I needed. They just stood together by the wall until finally someone came over with someone else's take out order and finally asked if I needed help. Staff not friendly or inviting so I'll pass.

Cheap, fast, and tasty. If you are one of the regulars of the "the more expensive and chic the…read morebetter" crowd in Princeton, Hunan might not be your place, but you get fast and fresh food at a very reasonable price. The place is run by a Chinese American family who follow the OG recipes. Inside it is not super shiny or hip, but that's not what Hunan is for!

When I used to live in Queens NYC, there were Chinese takeout spots on every other block. On a…read morebudget, lunch specials were the best. A lot of food with a pint of soup for under $7. Enter Hunan. It is the closest I will get as far as the kind of Americanized Chinese comfort foods I crave sometimes. Lo mein/fried rice, beef w. broccoli, sweet & sour chicken, etc. They have lunch specials, too, but even regular prices for what I just listed are all under $10 per order. They are also great about adjustments, in my case I ask for less salt and no onions on some dishes. Never too oily and the taste always hits the spot. It's fast, it's cheap and it's actually good. I've never dined in and never tried their non-Chinese menu (they have Vietnamese and Malaysian, too). Maybe next time!

I haven't been to Szechuan House in a couple of years since switching jobs, and I often find myself…read morethinking about how much I missed it. For this year's Chinese New Year, I decided to take the family there for our New Year dinner, and the food was just as good as I remembered. The place hasn't changed a bit, the decor still looks exactly how I remember it, which brought back memories. Since some of my family and friends don't enjoy the same spice level as I do, we adjusted the heat for dinner, and everything still came out fantastic. We ordered the whole steamed fish, happy fish, green beans, tea smoked duck, pork chop, beef pan fried noodles, and more. Every dish was delicious, and the flavors were spot on. The service was a bit tentative at times, but the quality of the food definitely made up for it. Overall, it was a wonderful meal and a great way to celebrate. I definitely need to come back more often.

Ordered lunch via GrubHub from here and it was solid…read more The lunch special entrees are great and they come with your choice of rice and then a choice between soup or egg roll as well. It seems that both the pepper steak and chicken with broccoli were in the same sauce (& I've actually found that to be common in this area for some reason) but were tasty overall. The egg roll was quite greasy and the wonton soup was pretty solid with the broth being the star. Oh the white rice was cooked how I expect and wish all Chinese white rice is cooked so that's a plus. Overall a true 3.5 star rating but since halves aren't possible I had to go to 3 because it certainly wasn't a 4.

I've been committed to trying as many restaurants near my job as I can this summer, so as part of…read morethat I came here over my lunch break for a takeout order. The inside did have a nice darker Asian themed decor to it. I got a bento box with salmon. There is a good amount of food here for the price, but most of it was overdone. Salmon was dry and overcooked, but was saved by the sauce. Sushi was decent, but nothing to write home about. Miso soup and salad are as middle of the road as it gets. Not bad for sure, but in an area flush with Asian cuisine options, it may not be my first pick.

Excellent sushi-- my favorite is the mother of dragon -- sooooooo good…read more I also like the general t'sos chicken and ask for extra spice .... We take out often but if you're really hungry go for the Buffett -- they offer japense, thai and chinese options-- definitely worth it