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    Nan Xiang Express

    4.4 (64 reviews)
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    Pan Fried Pork Bun(4)
    Brian W.

    We had a delightful and tasty experience. The food options were quite interesting and made it somewhat a challenge this first experience in selecting foods we'd love. With some help and insights from the server staff we made homerun selections and can't wait to come back. We opened with the wontons in spicy peanut sauce (6 pieces), Beef Scallion Pancake (unexpected plating, yet SO GOOD), the Nan Xiang Signature soup dumplings (we'd rate them only 2nd to Petite Sow Chow in Cliffside Park NJ which for us are #1 and worth the wait). We ended with the pan fried pork bun (4 piece)- wow a crowd pleaser for sure. Maybe with added BBQ sauce. Just a suggestion. All in all it was a relaxing fun food exploration. Parking log out front, BYOB credit cards large unisex rest rooms Super clean restaurant See my food pics

    Get these amazing fried pork chops
    Marlyn V.

    If you are looking for some good pork chops and dumplings, make sure eto check out Nan Xiang. We came here because it is much closer to us than their cherry hill or philly locations and we are so glad we did! Although the store front is basically not frills, it is very clean and the service was super friendly. 8 don't like that you have to order form a QR code, mostly because ours was not working, but a server came by and took our order as soon as I mentioned that the technology was not functioning. Let me cut straight to the chase- GET THE FRIED PORK CHOPS. Yes of course get whatever else you want, but these pork chops were amazing! They were perfectly marinated and juicy, the pictures do not do them justice. We also really liked the beef Scallion pancake (although it needs a sauce with it) and the sesame chicken. The pork dumplings were a bit underwhelming, so it would have been better to go with the soup dumplings but we were in pork mood clearly! I would absolutely return and try put other stuff on the menu. The menu is not too large, but they absolutely have a decent variety for everyone. I also loved seeing the cooks making the dumplings up front, ironically everyone that was working there was asian EXCEPT the two Latinas making the dumplings. Go try them and see what you think.

    Michael D.

    Meeting with relatives for Sunday lunch, 5 of us ordered 2 orders of crab meat & pork soup dumplings (6pc) $10.95, 2 orders of pork sop dumplings (6pc) $9.95, pan fried pork bun (4pc) $8.95, wontons in spicy peanut sauce $9.95, steams vegetable dumplings (6pc) $9.95, stir-fried broccoli $7.95, beef scallion pancake (3 pcs) $8.95, fried pork chop $8.95, four happiness sponge tofu $7.95. As living in L.A. area, I have a higher expectation for Chinese foods, but I have to say two dishes are outstanding: fried port chop and beef scallion pancake, they are so...good, we even ordered one more fried port chop! It's a lot less crowded, about 50% full, compared to full house last year.

    Pork and Crab Meat & Pork Soup Dumplings(6)
    Lindy Z.

    Very delicious food and very attentive service! Didn't even realize when they opened but as soon as I did my research, I definitely was in the right place!

    Desiree F.

    I stopped into this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I walked in and was sat. I ordered with a nice server: Lemon Fruit Tea Shrimp Spring Rolls Chicken Fried Rice Chicken Soup Dumplings Vegetable Steamed Dumplings Braised Beef Noodle Soup The food was really good! My favorite definitely were the chicken soup dumplings and the noodle soup! It was a great spot!

    Chicken
    Kathy M.

    Fast casual version of Nan Xiang, limited menu but still carried the classics. Food is served in plastic dishes / ceramic dishes but did not take away from the experience. XLBs were served in steaming pots like the resto. Flavors are just as good, fruit teas come the jelly of you want and at a good price. Portions are not too bad at all. Service is fast and standard. Interior is well cleaned. Parking lot, ccs. Would recommend!

    Nan Xiang Signature Soup Dumplings
    Amira I.

    First time here and it was ok. Order via QR code on table and menu quite limited. We ordered signature dumplings, veggie soup dumplings, spicy beef soup dumplings and braised beef broth noodles soup. Signature dumplings the best in size flavor and texture. Veggie dumplings must add soy sauce no flavor and bland. Spicy beef dumplings much smaller and looks like a wheat color dumpling. Also not spicy at all. Braised beef broth noodles very basic. Beef was mostly fat than any braised beef meat. The soup base was so oily it upset my friend's stomach. Service pretty quick but hard to understand her English. Ambiance - more casual but when you walk in you do have to be seated. There is also take out options as well.

    Braised beef noodle soup
    Sumi K.

    Chinese next to Liuyishou Hotspot Lawrenceville, NJ A sister restaurant of Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao restaurants located at NYC, Cherryhill NJ, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The menu is limited compared to the sister restaurants. The pork soup dumplings were juicy and piping hot. The beef in the braised beef noodle soup was very tender and the soup had a little spicy kick to it. The menu included stir fried meal, rice bowl, dim sum and drinks. Our server was friendly and the restaurant was modern and spacious. You may use kiosk or App to order take out meals!

    Pork noodle soup
    Christopher W.

    Quick and delicious dumpling spot. Ordering via cellphone was a little complicated and glitched a little in the beginning but the food came out really quick. Really delicious pork soup dumplings! The pork and crab meat was good, but didn't taste much crab. The stir fried noodle tasted really good! Just a little too much oil though. The bok choy veggies were good and solid. Really liked the spicy peanut wontons! Wife and I really enjoyed the scallion pancake with beef! One of my favorites! We had a pickled veggie pork noodle soup dish. It was good, but didn't really stand out to us.

    Soup dumplings with crab meat
    Lan T.

    We were excited to find out a Nan Xiang Express opening up 30 min from us b/c I've heard raving reviews about Nan Xiang but they're all too far. In hindsight, we probably should have waited a couple months to let them work out the kinks. The place was very understaffed. We only saw 1 bus lady who couldn't clean tables fast enough (felt bad for her) while customers sat at dirty tables. We saw only 1 waitress, which may explain why it took a long time (30+ min) to get our food, and 2 of our orders were lukewarm. They really should hire more people on weekends. Onto the food, soup dumplings w/ crab meat is pretty flavorful however the skin was on the thicker side. The vegetable steam dumplings were delicious. The pork chop was so over-fried like eating pork jerky. The wontons with peanut sauce were not bad. Sorry to say we're underwhelmed. We might try again in the future if we're in the neighborhood and if there's not crowded.

    Vegetable noodle soup and wheat gluten salad
    Mehaa S.

    Really wanted to try the vegan soup dumplings but unfortunately they're not available yet despite being listed on the menu. Got the vegetable noodle soup and wheat gluten salad instead. Food was decent, large portion sizes but salad was a touch too sweet for me and noodles were lacking something flavor wise It's more of a fast casual takeout spot but there is plenty of seating and parking available I think they're still figuring out their groove bc service was relatively disorganized and my food took pretty long to be ready Would come back to try vegan soup dumplings

    Michael L.

    Mixed feelings. Went 10/12 so they were still in a soft opening stage but they were definitely open for 2 months. Seemed understaffed. We sat right down and ordered via the site, but didn't get any wait staff to visit our table preemptively at all. We had to ask for water, napkins, boxes and the check by flagging folks down. Cucumber salad was a bit meh compared to the other locations. Dumplings were all solid. Beef scallion pancakes were great. Miss the truffle dumplings in this Express model. I would say if we had gone up to a counter and ordered our food, then this place makes sense. For a sit down and no self serve options, service was something left to be desired. I'm going to go back in a few months and review.

    Alyssa M.

    The food at Nan Xiang Express was absolutely delicious and very filling! Everything came out quickly, and the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Great service and great food. I'll definitely be coming back!

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    17 days ago

    My son likes it very much. He would likes to come here every week. Food here is good.

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    19 days ago

    Food, service and ambiance are all good. Prices are reasonable. This is my second time here.

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    22 days ago

    Best soup dumplings in the area by far. Super good soup dished as well. Can't go wrong here.

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    Authentic flavor for soup dumplings (I have been craving for soup dumplings!) and many good options! Will come again next time

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    Very good and friendly service. Food was delicious and came out fast. Would definitely revommend

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    Clean environment and delicious dumplings! You can order from a QR code at the table and the service is quick.

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    Good food. Great value. Attentive service. Clean place. Will come back again nice location

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    Very good food, speedy service. Ambiance is clean and nice. Would definitely come again

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