Unexpected We were driving 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. read more

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

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I really enjoyed the sauerkraut soup. It was the perfect amount of sourness and I loved how it came with toppings included like glass noodles, bean sprouts, and bean curd. It was very affordable too compared to other chain restaurants that serve the same dish. I was incredibly full after this meal and we still had plenty of leftovers. Service was very good and attentive as well! read more

Nai Brother - House Signature Chinese Sauerkraut Flavor (Spicy) - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Got their House Signature Chinese Sauerkraut fish and their braised pork belly. They are both flavorful and nicely done. Portion wise the pork belly is a little smaller than what I expected, which makes it expensive for its portion. For the Sauerkraut, you may want to add vegetables as their accompaniments are more for flavoring purposes. They charge 3% if using credit card and I think their tip recommendation is applying the % based on the total cost, including tax and credit card fees. So be mindful about that read more

Nai Brother - House Signature Chinese Sauerkraut Flavor (Spicy) - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

It was mediocre, unfortunately. I really wanted to enjoy the sour and spicy fish dish but it packed fish meat, and the flavor was more sour than anything. Got a side order of their popcorn chicken, very delicious! Unfortunately though, it came after the fish dish, so it wasn't exactly an appetizer at that point. The place is very clean and quiet, when we went, there were only two other parties, it was not packed at all. read more

Nai Brother - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Hubby was in the mood for Chinese food, so I used my trusty Yelp to find a place we hadn't visited and found Nai Brother in Edison. The area looked familiar to us, and we realized it was the space next door where Tiger Sugar had been when it first opened before moving over into H-Mart, in Edison. After eating here, I feel this place is a true hidden gem at a very reasonable price for the dishes. This Chinese restaurant is famous for their sauerkraut fish. I was not in the mood for that because my eczema had flared, and I could not take things very spicy, and that dish had two chilli peppers next to it on the menu. Knowing this place is known for its seafood, we chose Signature Steam Fish Dumplings and Salt Pepper Fired Fish Fillet. From their handmade dumpling section, we chose their Signature Steam Fish Dumplings. Succulent fish with thick skin was exceptional. The fish gave it a more delicate taste, and it was a perfect pairing with our main entree, Salt Pepper Fired Fish Fillet, which was delicate and moist but packs a flavor punch! The young gentleman who was the host was also our waiter. He later told us if we ever wanted to tame the spice down, they could do that for us. If things get too spicy for me, I could always order their Coconut milk beverage to help calm the spice down. Clean and nicely decorated interior. Excellent food accompanied with exceptional service, you know we will be back to try their signature dish: House Signature Chinese Sauerkraut Flavor! It should be noted that they do charge an extra 3% if you use a credit or debit card. Limited parking is in the front. read more

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This place was actually so good and really hit the spot if you're looking for good Chinese sauerkraut fish. They have many different options and not just fish soup. So many options that I want to go back and try other options. What I didn't like was the owner came to scan my credit card on his machine and put the tip on 25%. Since this is more of a fast food Chinese place and lunch, I wouldn't tip that much. read more

Nai Brother - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Stopped by here around 11 pm on my drive home altering landing at EWR. The owner was very friendly and there was no patron in the store due to the late hour. The fish soup was tasty and fresh. Love the cucumber salad. I also ordered hot Jasmin tea. The only inconvenience is that they did not take AMX card. read more

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The food is delicious, perfect for the winter time! The servers were all friendly. Definitely recommend this spot.

This is one of my sister's favorite restaurants and I finally got to try it. The Sauerkraut dish with fish was so flavorful with a sour spicy taste. The pig intestines were dry pot stir fried and very tasty. Both of these were good over rice. The popcorn chicken here was well seasoned and very tasty. read more

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On a Tuesday afternoon, this place is empty. Clean and spacious, decorated with large dark tile flooring, warm wood stained tables, bench seating and hardwood seats, blacks and faint gray walls, showcasing minimalist but functional dining facilities. Located in a strip mall on busy route 27, parking is limited and ingress and egress can be a challenge, depending on time of day. Food is outstanding. We ordered their special fish dumplings. Homemade, slightly thicker skins and flavorful filling. Served with a salty, sweet, slightly acidic dipping sauce, elevated the flavors. The dry pot salt and pepper fried fish fillets were perfectly cooked. Breaded, fried, crunchy on the outside but moist on the inside, salty, peppery, garlicky, it was tasty on its own without sauces. Throughout the restaurant are lighted displays of sauerkraut (pickled) fish soup, mala fish soup and green peppercorn fish soup. A must for the next visit! Note: * 3% up charge for credit card * Accepts Visa and Mastercard only read more

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The signature sauerkraut fish and the dry pots are both must orders! The fish dish is tender with a sour and slightly spicy broth which pairs so well with rice. The dry pot is so addicting with the slight mala burn. Both dishes come with vegetables, but you can always add more things. Fatty beef is a must for the dry pot! If you pay in cash, you will get a free appetizer! Also if you dine in, you get a free dessert. The staff are so nice and check in to make sure everything is okay. It is located in a place so there are a few parking spots. I highly recommend this spot for comfortable homey food!! read more

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My friend group and I were looking for some authentic Chinese food after a not so satisfying lunch nearby. I've had Nai Brother on my list for awhile so we decided that it would be a good time to try it. Upon entering, there is an ample amount of space. The decor is bright and light. There's also plenty of space for larger parties. We ordered the Popcorn Chicken, Fries and Beef & Ox Tripe with Chili Sauce to start. The fried items were not too greasy and very crispy. For the mains, we ordered three items: a large Tomato Flavored broth with noodles, fatty beef, spam and vegetables; a small Red Pepper Spicy broth with pig intestines, noodles and vegetables; and a small House Signature Chinese Sauerkraut soup with fish, noodles and vegetables. Everything was so good and the flavors have so much depth. My personal favorite was the sauerkraut. The service is wonderful. Everyone was so welcoming and nice. I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Nai Brother - Tomato Flavor - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Delicious spot in Edison for sit down dinner! I came with a party of six without a reservation for dinner on Sunday. There are some nice promos happening now, including paying cash to get a free appetizer (chef's choice), and free dessert for dine-in (pending inventory). We ordered the fatty beef dry pot and house signature flounder. Both were delicious, but the sauerkraut fish really takes the show! The broth was delicious and flavorful, and the fish was perfectly cooked and tender. The price for the sauerkraut fish was also very reasonable, $15 for an individual. The dry pot was good but not as standout. It isn't too spicy, so extra spicy is probably okay to do! It was a very clean and comfortable restaurant and the service was fast and attentive. read more

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I've had this spot on my to visit list for a couple months now and had the opportunity to visit after coming from a road trip with family for dinner today. We were greeted by a friendly worker/owner possibly and he was able to speak cantonese, mandarin, and English pretty fluently. He recommend some dishes like the soup dumplings, tripe, and chicken with spicy sauce for starters and all were delicious. The chicken with spicy sauce provided a nice almost numbing flavor. The soup dumplings were hot and packed with juice and meat. They came freshly made within 15 minutes or so. My family then each ordered our own pot - I chose the sauerkraut broth with beef and added on the ox tripe and bamboo shoots. I liked the broth as I am a big fan of sour and spicy flavors. My brother ordered the dry hot pot which includes a minimum 6 add ons. My dad ordered the sauerkraut noodle soup and my mom and her sister ordered the mushroom broth with chicken and fish. Everyone liked their dishes with their customizations and the owner was very friendly and helped provide a nice atmosphere. The portion sizes are pretty big in my opinion so you get your money's worth. The restaurant itself is very clean and spacious. There are 2 bathrooms that were very clean too, which can be a challenge I find sometimes at other asian restaurants. Overall it is a nice spot to try something new! Would recommend and would visit again in the future. read more

Nai Brother - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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This is the best traditional Chinese food I have been to. We ordered the stirfry and Malatang, each one was tastier than the other. So delicious! The owner was incredibly gracious. Restaurant was very clear, service was great! read more

We came here late one Monday night at 10:30 pm after looking for places nearby that were still open. It is nice for a Chinese restaurant to be open so late! Greeted very friendly service, clean and tidy, fast. Server gave recommendations and helped with our order. We went with crab and pork soup dumplings, smashed cucumber with chili sauce, and a malatang pick your own ingredients. Food came out fast and was delicious! The malatang was flavorful and spicy, meat was tender. Server was very friendly. I definitely enjoyed this experience and would come back often if I lived locally! Highly recommend! read more

Man - this was a really good one. It's SO nice to get that homecooked quality in a restaurant. Soup dumps were nice and the dry pot slapped. This really felt like a homemade meal. Bravo, Nai Brother. read more

Nai Brother - the lotus root here totally hecked - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I ordered the Sour pickled cabbage rice noodles. I enjoyed it but wish I ordered an extra side of beef. Note: it's marked with 2 chili peppers on the menu and it deserves it. It's both spicy and mala. If I want to drink all the soup, I'd probably get the item with just one chili pepper. :) Also tried the fried pumpkin cake. Definitely eat it after the noodles; otherwise it'll be difficult to taste the sweetness. But I probably won't order it again was it had no noticeable pumpkin taste. read more

TLDR (5/5) Easily one of the most authentic Southern Chinese Food you'll get probably on the East Coast!! It has the stamp of my family members when I brought home some left-overs. They loved it even though it hadn't come out fresh from the kitchen. The plum drink is on the sweeter side but extremely tasty and worth it for those who are familiar with plum or willing to experiment. If you are looking to try new foods, whether you want a kick of spice or a large bowl of savory goodness, you cannot go wrong with Nai Brothers in Edison. Food (5/5): For people who love SPICE, it can get REALLY spicy. They have options for those who can't handle it. It has plenty of options from tofu strips to mushrooms. Chances are you won't have anything like it and it's tasty as well. So it gets a 5/5 in my book for uniqueness that matches the flavor to satisfy the palate. Especially great in the winter when it's cold. :) If you can't choose, the house signature is really solid, recommended by the owner as well. I had one drink here and it was the Plum Juice. My mother gave it her stamp of approval and destroyed it whole when i brought it back. Sooo give it a try if you want. Service (4/5): The waiters and waitresses aren't out of this world, but they do their job perfectly fine. They aren't rude and they have ones that speak Chinese and some that are bilingual. The owner is there at times and they are quite friendly! They will gladly tell you about the store and the food. Decor and Ambience (4/5): The outside is a bit hard to notice as it is in a mini outlet off the main road. If it ever gets packed you might have to park locally on the neighborhood roads. The inside is rather simple but has character. Nothing that really stands out besides the occasional decorations they place around. I also don't judge the total score harshly due to decor just because it isn't OUTSTANDING. It has a modern feel to it. Overall(5/5) The food is really good, I mean so good I'm not going to lower the score due to the other aspects despite being on the lower side. It really does provide that craving for something different. Not Americanized, culturally accurate delicious food. You won't regret it if you are an explorer of food willing to try new cultures. It's great, it really is! read more

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Soup dumplings were very tasty! Got it for takeout and had it sitting for a while and it was still great an hour later.

Good dry hot. The dry pot has good favor and fragrance. Also try the green pepper sauerkraut fish, it has good balance between the numbing and spicy flavors on the lighter side. read more

The food is very delicious! Authentic Chinese food. The fried fish fillet is the best! read more

Nai Brother - Fried fish - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Good, authentic fish soup and good dumplings. The proprietor was friendly and attentive. However, the place was weirdly empty during what I thought was prime dinner hour on a Friday. read more

Decided to give this a try after seeing yelp reviews. We've decided to order 4 different flavors. Tried the sour fish, kimchi, duck blood, and mixed spicy. Can add toppings like hotpot. The broth can be hotter. Has potential to be better. read more

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Great food! Great service. Really enjoyed the beef dry pot and the house signature fish. Will be visiting again. read more

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Forgot to take a before photo but here's an after photo to show it was genuinely so good. I feel like my stomach is about to explode from how full I am but we beasted this fish read more

Nai Brother - Tomato flavor base + fish - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Hospitable, delicious, great chili flavor, and quick - overall a really great experience. Definitely recommend driving a bit past the plaza to get here. read more

We had a great dinner at Nai Brother! It was our first time at the restaurant and we were able to get our food very quickly. The service was great - the owner came out and introduced himself. We ordered the sauerkraut soup base and flounder. The fish was fresh and flakey) and the soup was very flavorful (sour/savory/spicy - just the right amount of heat for a cold winter night! 10/10 would recommend and will come back!! read more

Nai Brother - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I've been wanting to come here for a while because I've always wanted to try sauerkraut fish but never got a chance. We finally got that chance to come here for an early dinner. Upon entering, I see that the restaurant is medium in size, with two large screens showing their famous Sauerkraut Fish dish on one side of the restaurant. Screens depicting the restaurant's other meals are put up on the other side of the restaurant as well. Tables are situated everywhere and a small wall with green plants is set up in the middle of it all. We ordered the following: Sliced beef with assorted vegetables- this was ok. The squid was a little overcooked but tasted ok. Assorted seafood with sauerkraut flavor- this was suggested to us by the owner because it was their signature dish. We wished we never listened. This was not our cup of tea. We didn't like the taste and felt that the squid here was also overcooked and tough. Plum juice- owner also suggested this and this was awful and very sweet. Again, wished we didn't listen to him. Chicken with chili sauce- this was the best item on the table. It was nicely cooked and spicy. We got the free appetizer because we paid in cash. We got the cucumber with chili sauce and thought it was pretty good. Service was pretty fast. I felt very uncomfortable because the owner was watching us the whole time. I guess he knows that I'm reviewing the place. Glad I got to try sauerkraut fish. Wasn't impressed. Don't think I'll be returning because I felt uncomfortable in there the whole time. That's why I'm putting some time in between before putting in this review. read more

Never had this before but wow it was worth it! Just the right balance of spice and flavor! read more

Nai Brother - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

The pickled pepper soup and the sauerkraut fish soup were the perfect balance between spicy and sour and we will be coming back.

If you want the real deal, Szechuan food this is the place. Beware tho, if u can't handle spicy food even the things without the chili peppers could still be spicy. We got a 1 chili pepper and everything was just flowing out the eyes, and nose!! But the experience is worth it read more

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Nai Brother specializes in delicious sauerkraut fish soup, which I'll admit does not initially sound appetizing, as someone unfamiliar with the dish. It's an unfortunate and, I'd argue, inaccurate name for a super flavorful Hot and Sour soup. We came on a cold winter night, looking for a spicy brothy dish to warm us up. We were seated immediately, as the place was not very busy; it seemed like most people ordered food here for delivery or takeout. The sauerkraut fish soup had a variety of flavors to choose from. We went with the House Signature flavor with a single portion of flounder to share between the two of us, plus a dry hot pot of spicy beef and assorted vegetables, along with popcorn chicken on the side. Everything was delicious. We were worried that the soup would have too much of the mala numbing spice, but it was the perfect amount of spice. It was incredibly flavorful, and the fish filets were so tender. The dry pot was good, though we probably prefer nearby Spice24's version better. Popcorn chicken was also very tender and flavorful. I'm glad we took a chance on trying this place, despite being initially put off by the description, and I hope more people give this quaint little restaurant a shot too! read more

Nai Brother - House Signature Chinese Sauerkraut Flavor Soup with Flounder, popcorn chicken, and dry pot with beef - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I won't lie, the food was good, but the service completely ruined my experience. The waitress seemed more focused on getting us to spend as much money as possible than providing respectful service. First, she judged my order, snidely remarking that it was too little food even though I knew it was enough for my party. I understand when waitstaff express concern and want to make sure that you've ordered enough, but her tone was rude and condescending. Then, when asked how many bowls of rice I'd like, I responded "one", yet she brought out two and charged me for both. If you're going to ask what I want, why not listen to me, the customer, instead of doing what you want? I also paid with cash because of a sign on the table that read, "Get a free appetizer when [you] check out with cash". When I went to settle the bill, the waitress acted as though I had inconvenienced her by not informing her the moment I walked in that I planned to pay with cash. Considering it was my first time at Nai Brother, I wasn't aware of this requirement. Nonetheless, it doesn't excuse her rude behavior. To top it off, she didn't apply the advertised discount for the free appetizer. Instead, she gave me her own special discount that saved me $1, even though I should have saved $6 for the appetizer. She acted as if I should be grateful for her "benevolence." My frustration stems from the fact that I paid in cash expecting a free appetizer, but the only ones who benefited were the restaurant. They save on processing fees that customers have to cover if paying with a credit card and then use cash payments to boost their profits under the pretense of offering "discounts", yet not applying those said "discounts" when it's time to pay. From my experience, this is common among Chinese restaurants and while I get that they're just trying to maximize their earnings, it's still frustrating. What I want to drive home is that the issue wasn't about the money, the food, or the ambiance; it was the attitude of the waitress. Despite the good food, I won't be returning to a place where customer service is clearly not a priority and where the staff seem more interested in being greedy than welcoming. I always leave a tip, but this time the experience left a bad taste in my mouth. To no one's surprise, the waitress chased after me, demanding a tip for her poor service. Here's a reality check: customers are not obligated to leave a tip. Unfortunately, it seems that nowadays people have forgotten this and will guilt-trip you into tipping, claiming it's illegal not to and calling you a bad person, even though the only reason I chose not to tip to begin with was because of her terrible service. I ended up tipping because she wouldn't let me leave otherwise. The essence of tipping culture has long been lost, with people feeling entitled to a tip regardless of their behavior. Needless to say, I won't be coming back. However, if you enjoy the food here then by all means, come and try it yourself. Hopefully your experience is better than mine. read more

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I had a great experience visiting this restaurant for the first time today! The owner and staff are incredibly nice and friendly. They took the time to get to know us, and offer their recommendations based on our dietary preferences. The seating and decor inside was nice. I particularly liked the way the food was served. The noodle soup came in the hot pot it was made it so that it would remain warm throughout the course of the meal. We also tried their fresh plum juice which was recommended as the noodle soup was deliciously spicy. For dessert we got the fried pumpkin cakes. It was a new taste for me but I really enjoyed it. I think the staff and service really make the meal here. Wonderful people with excellent food! I would love to come back and share this new spot with friends! read more

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Good to see another Chinesev sauerkraut fish themed restaurant opened in Edison a month ago. They seem to offer more soup bases, but the fish is not as fresh as the other place. read more

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Great soup flavor excellent quality food. Very good service and and owner was friendly. read more

Nai Brother - Szechuan green peppercorn soup base, marbled beef, fried tofu. Assorted vegetables. - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Food is amazing. We have only tried vegetarian and can recommend everyone to try Mapo Tofu and Veggie hot dry pot. Both were amazing and quality of food is top notch. Veggie hot dry pot is spicy and has a typical Schzewuan pepper numbing effect, if anyone is looking for it - this place is a must try! Service is exceptional as well and person taking the order exactly understands our needs and is very good with communication. read more

Nai Brother - Mapo Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Food was amazing. The spam and egg fried rice was very well cooked and tasty. The noodle soup was very rich in flavor and splendid.