Flavorful food, excellent customer service My husband and I went here for dinner on Thanksgiving. Around 6:30 pm it was quite busy. The wait for a table took about 10 min. We were seated at the very front where there was quite the draft when someone opened the door. They would probably benefit from a winter vestibule. Although the place was full and they received a lot of pick-up orders, the service was still attentive and fairly prompt. We ordered the Truffle Fried Rice, String Beans, and Mapo Tofu, all to be made vegetarian. The food took about 20-30 min to arrive. All of the dishes were flavorful, delicious, and pretty big portions for reasonable prices. The dishes are all a bit too oily for my taste but you can ask to adjust amount of oil. Towards the end, I tasted meat and double-checked with the waiter, and it turned out he didn't realize that we wanted Truffle Fried Rice to be vegetarian as well. Both he and the restaurant manager apologized multiple times. The manager comped our meal and also offered a gift card for the misunderstanding. Will definitely come back for the flavorful food and excellent customer service. read more

We got a sesame noodle dish, spicy beef, truffle fried rice and pork belly appetizer. The noodles were good and our waiter mixed it for us so we wouldn't get the sauce over ourselves. The truffle fried rice was nice but didn't have the "wok hay" fried crunchy bits I look forward to, the rice was rather soft and I wish it had more truffle flavor. The spicy beef came out in a giant pot of peppercorns and the broth was spicy and flavorful and the beef was velvety soft. The pork belly was light and not fatty as a cold dish. Overall a good experience. I've seen tables getting oranges at the end of their meal as a sweet treat but both times I've gone, my group has never gotten oranges :( read more

We were seated quickly on a Tuesday night with no reservation. We did have to wait a bit to order, but they provided a complementary appetizer and sodas before we could even think about complaining. I had the Braised Beef with Potatoes and the Sautéed Pork and Cauliflower side - both one-chili spice level, and I found that to be accurate. Drank a lot of water with dinner, but never uncomfortable! He had the Spicy Fried Frog, and it was definitely 3-chili level, but very unique. Looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow! read more

We had guests visiting in town and while we thought about going into NYC, we changed our mind after finding out that there was a NYC joint right in Jersey City! This was such a great find. They don't do reservations, but around 7:30pm on a Friday night, we only had to wait about 30 mins for a table. The ambiance inside is very cute, I must say. It is definitely suitable for a more casual date night and the service is so incredibly fast. We did family style for our meal and loved trying lots of different dishes: Cucumber Salad: 10/10, this is so flavorful and such a great palate cleanser for all the spicy food here! Mapo Tofu: 10/10, we frequently get Mapo Tofu at Sichuan restaurants, but dare I say this is the best one we've ever had? Okra: 10/10, so glad we decided to get a veggie! This was such a unique dish and definitely less on the spicer side. Green Peppercorn Chicken: 8/10, this was delicious, but a bit too spicy for me. I would warn against getting it unless you have a very high spice tolerance. Our group had an amazing time here and we can't wait to visit again soon! read more

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First time in jersey in a long time and a friend suggested this place for their amazing Szechuan style food. A very popular spot so there was a walk-in waiting line, but overall the line moved pretty quickly. There was a nice quiet atmosphere for conversations and a nice distance between tables to separate diners. The foods that we ordered was delicious affordable and filling. the truffle fried rice was the the star of the dishes we had, very aromatic. The pork and cauliflower dishes were also nice to go along with the rice, highly recommend for good quality food. read more

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Very delicious Chinese cuisine! We tried a couple of different dishes and they were all good, authentic (at least from what I can tell). The waiter let us know which dishes are spicey, which was nice in case we were sensitive. The restaurant is small and was busy that day, but the food quality was great and came out quickly. The restaurant was clean and very modern, with a calm vibe. Very nice for a date night! read more

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Love this place -- their new winter dishes are SO good! The Sichuan eggplant is my favorite, seriously can eat it with just rice alone. The tofu beef stew comes in a sizzling pot, super fresh and numbing (in a good way). We also tried the hot liangfen -- never had stir-fried clear noodles before but it works! Sweet and sour ribs were great as a starter, and the sticky rice dessert was surprisingly filling. Perfect spot when you want comforting Chinese food in Jersey City. Ask for less oil/spice if needed, staff is friendly and flexible. read more

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Overall: B // 4 stars One of the better Chinese restaurants in Jersey City with a wide variety of options that cover a good range of flavor palettes. I found the food to be generally taste and of quality. (Pork Belly: A) - Great appetizer that has a lot of flavor and substance. The pork is tender, and the cucumber with chili oil pairs well to have a balance between cooling and spice. (Truffle Cauliflower: B) - A surprising flavor combo that works; love the tender cauliflower thats truffle forward in flavor. (Crab Rice: B) - This rice has a delicate shellfish flavor coming from the tasteful crab; however, I found that the staff overmixed the rice after to the point that its much less palettable. (Beef in Sour Soup: A) - First time seeing beef in this dish, but the choice of fatty brisket works well in this broth to immerse it in a spicy, numbing, acidic soup. (Sweet and Sour Fish Filet: B) - Tasty dish that follows the crisp on the outside, tender on the inside paradigm. My only criticism is that some pieces seem to be absent of any fish. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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Amazing Mapo Tofu. Soft, silky tofu in a rich, spicy Sichuan gravy that's packed with flavor. Definitely a must-try if you like authentic heat. read more

either I'm fat as hell or the proportion sizes here are not it. I ordered 5 dishes to start out with and then ordered another mao xue wang because there was literally no food in these dishes. but I mean it tasted good so im going to have to rate this place pretty mid. read more

Came here on a whim on a Friday night as we didn't make any plans for dinner in advance. Because it was just the two of us, we got seated relatively quickly. This is a fairly efficient service. We ended up splitting a few items between the both of us, both large and small: 1) Bamboo Shoots: Really tasty and light. 2) Clear Noodles in Chili Oil: This had a great kick to it. I think it was one of my favorites. 3) Fried Noodles with Egg: We got this to complement the Ma Po Tofu. This was a good idea to complement the spice level as we needed it. 4) Mapo Tofu: Good, but admittingly very spicy. We had a decent amount left over and also had to order rice to balance out the spice level. Food does come out pretty quickly and they do try to get everyone out before close, which is a strict time of 9:30pm every night. I now know why it's quite popular though. read more

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Really well decorated place with cool plates and a nice vibe. There's a lot to choose from here and I wish I had the opportunity to taste more than one thing on the menu. I tried the truffle fried rice and quite liked it. Even though it was a lunch special, the serving was enormous and the flavor was subtle and rich. Lunch comes with a side, which was a picked potato dish and a drink so it is a very good value. Next time I'd like to come with others and dine family style so I could try other dishes. read more

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Hello again, I had this restaurant on my list for a little while and decided to go on a Saturday night. It was plenty of people inside but we got a table right away so that was good. Service was really good plus the food was excellent so that made our night. If you don't like spicy then you might not like it but I'm pretty sure they have non spicy food but I am always going to go for the spicy food. We start with the thinly sliced pork belly with some spicy sauce (it was served cold) and it was really good. I'm always craving fish on the weekend so I had to get the whole fish which was spicy just the way I like it. Me and my girl both agreed that we would go here again without hesitation. read more

Peppercorn Station - Pork belly - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I wish I tried Peppercorn station sooner! The food here is delicious and the service is great. On the service - The staff is extremely attentive and on top of it. No glass was left low on water, the place is BYOB and we brought a bottle of wine - our waiter brought us out an ice bucket to chill it in and extra cup, we were given extra napkins when needed without asking. The service was truly top tier. The food hit the spot too - Definitely pay attention to the side level indicators!! Clean restaurant, ample space. Will definitely be back! read more

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food was very flavorful. The double cooked pork was perfection. other dishes are pretty spicy but still very flavorful. the side of rice also has a good amount read more

friend recommended this place , came here for dinner as a group of 5 free street parking (may be hard to find in this area) we got seated as soon as we entered, loved the space & staff - super attentive and knowledgeable of the food options the food was absolutely delicious. we got about 5 dishes to share amongst all of us- for the most part you get pretty decent portions for the price. definitely on the higher end authentic chinese food restaurants in jersey. definitely recommend and will come again read more

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To paraphrase Wet Hot American Summer, I lived in downtown JC so long ago that I can remember saying "sticks and stones may break my bones" and meaning it! I lived in JC so long ago that my first my Yelp friend was Frank Hague. I lived in downtown JC so long ago that I had a Zone 4 parking permit - for my horse. My former eerie-at-night neighborhood has changed quite a bit. The part where it feels less like Batman or Robocop at 9pm is good, the part about luxury housing not so much. But I'm glad new kinds of cuisine are available in the area. The Dry Chili Fried Chicken was intense. On Uber Eats I got the "mild" spice and "less salt" options and found it very fiery. Delivery was quick. With Peppercorn Station's interest in bold flavor I'll certainly try them again, perhaps something saucier. One more neighborhood note before I go: the area was featured in a scene in Ghost Dog. It was supposed to be scary and industrial in the movie, and back in that era it felt like that in real life also. read more

Peppercorn Station - Dry Chili Fried Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Loved my time dining here. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. The interior of the space also emulates the same vibe with the wood tones and natural lighting. I came during the holidays, and they had some minimal decorations up that just added to the happy warm vibes. The food was also delicious! You can tell from both the presentation and taste that there is a great deal of attention to detail that goes on behind the scenes. Honestly reminded me of a meal I would have in China. I'll definitely be back! read more

Peppercorn Station - Sweet & Sour Whole Fish, Dry Pot Cauliflower - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

So close to Grove street station, I would highly recommend a visit! Last I came here, we were able to be seated right away. The food came out quickly and piping hot. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the price and portion... my party of 2 was able to finish all 3 dishes with no leftovers, when the norm is we would have some food to take home.. but who knows, maybe we just eat too much haha - Shishito pepper beef: 5/5, juicy succulent and tender beef mixed with the spice of the shishito peppers - Sliced beef: 5/5, great lean pieces mixed with tripe- very fragrant hot oil that coated the meat - Truffle rice: 4/5, a little gimmicky - truffle flavor was there but fried rice was on the mushier side. Would say it's ok to try, but I wouldn't order it again Nice interior design, the presentation of the food is worthwhile. that's all from me read more

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Delicious! We love this location in Jersey city. We got the pea sprouts, empty stems, crab mapo tofu, and some beef dishes. Everything was delicious. Service was fast too. read more

Peppercorn Station - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I've been wanting to try this restaurant since my foodie friends say they were good. I've been hesitant due to the higher dinner/weekend lunch menu prices ($20-30). I decided to get their weekday lunch entrees as they are cheaper ($16-$18). Comparing with dinner pictures, it looks like the portion sizes for lunch is smaller compared to but it is expected due to the price difference. Their lunch menu items come with a side (pickled radish in my case), rice and a choice of soda/water. I ordered for pick up and the food was ready on time. I got: Braised beef with potato $18 - very good! Beef was so tender, and the sauce was so well balanced with a blend of spiciness, sweetness and a slight tartness. They included a variety of cuts, I saw a bit of beef shank and tendons mixed in, which makes the dish interesting. I would get this dish again. Braised pork belly $18 - excellent! My favorite. The pork belly was so juicy, tender and thick. Love the addition of chestnuts too. The sauce is wonderful as well. Sweet and sour fish $17 - The batter on the fish got soggy by the time I got home, but it was still a great dish. I probably would not get this as I feel like I could get something similar and for cheaper at other Chinese takeout places. In addition, the beef and pork really stole the show that I'd choose those over this dish. Overall a great meal! I think this might be the best Chinese restaurant in JC. read more

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My favorite restaurant in the area. Can't find spicy Szechuan style food like this anywhere! Get the Dry fried chicken with chili and the truffle fried rice. Chefs kiss read more

Peppercorn Station - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

A neighborhood gem! The food here is always consistently amazing. I've gotten a bunch of dishes here and they've never disappointed. The service is also super friendly and efficient. One of the absolute best restaurants in the area! read more

Peppercorn Station - Beef and potato stew, steamed fish with green peppercorns - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

You know that a restaurant is good when you come on a weekend for lunch and the restaurant is packed from the minute you get there till the time you leave. We tried the sliced pork belly and cucumber with garlic sauce, the beef with sour pickle soup and the pea shoots sautéed in garlic. Everything came out piping hot and was delicious!! The servers were so attentive and funny and accommodating! It's BYOB but if you forgot there's a wine store across the street. I highly recommend what we ordered and definitely want to be back sometime! read more

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This was my first time going to Peppercorn Station and decided to go at a whim as we saw this place while walking to Teazzi. It was pretty packed on a Sunday night but still managed to get a table for 2. Food came out decently quick. We ordered the rice with crab sauce which I thought was okay, I had higher hopes. It felt as if something was missing. String beans which I liked with the sauce they had paired with it. My favorite was the fish fillet dish, I don't remember which one is was exactly but I definitely would come back just for that dish. Overall I really liked this restaurant and will be back to try their other dishes! read more

Peppercorn Station - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Solid truffle fried rice and cauliflower truffle is a must! We found the protein dishes to be very salty and very spicy. Beef was tender, but very salty and spicy. Kung Pao chicken was too salty to finish. read more

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We were yet again looking to try a new spot for delivery, and we had a hankering for Chinese food. We settled on Szechuan cuisine from Peppercorn Station, ordering 2 "large plates" to share. The food arrived quickly and was still hot. We had selected the Station Stir-Fried Beef at a mild spice level, which was how we received it. The beef was lean and tender, and the green peppers had the ideal amount of crunch. The dish had been sauteed in a very light, yet flavorful, brown sauce. The Green Peppercorn Chicken, however, was much spicier than requested. It was also packed with Sichuan peppercorns, coating our mouths with floral-flavored heat and making it impossible to taste anything else. The included white rice was necessary to counteract the fire. The chicken was soft, but had a bit of an odd, fluffy texture, for lack of a better word. We were glad that we had tried Peppercorn Station and appreciated that the food was well-executed, though the chicken was not what we had, personally, expected. We agreed that we would definitely love to have the beef again or try some of their other menu items, many of which were very authentic. read more

This place is amazing, I love the truffle fried rice. Their signature fish dishes are amazing as well, if you like spicy food it would be a must try. They can get really busy during dinner and lunch, not to mention they got a lot of delivery orders but the overall service is acceptable, be careful with the tip options as their touch screen POS encourage you to be more generous than you may want to. The indoor decorations are clean and modern, I have not noticed any dirty spots or wobbly furniture during my visit. read more

Really love their food! This is not an old school Chinese American place but a Chinese menu for today. Love the Wood ear mushroom salad + cucumber salads. Omg the app w sliced pork belly wrapped in a fragrant garlic chili sauce.... Yummmm There's a delish beef w potato main thats awesome slightly spicy in a good way! Also liked the Mapo Tofu + Crab Tofu too. Loved the bean sprouts just an OK on the truffled cauliflower..... All in all for this Gringo a 5 star - but were not trying the Frog or Spicy Pork Intestine! My hubby says a 4 but has an aversion to spice. Def a 5 for me! read more

I enjoyed all the ishes we got here. I'd list them here but my friendds ordered and I don't remember what they were called. Instead, I will describe one of the dishes as the pork intestine one (my fave), the cauliflower one (delicious), and some sort of noodle dish. Either way, it was delicious and I can't believe it took my having to visit my friends in Jersey City to even find out about this place. I now know there is a location in the city side so next time I'm in town, I will go because I hear that one is even moe popular (which may or may not be a good thing). read more

A fairly new addition to the szechuan scene in Jersey City, it's super convenient for anyone living downtown. The owners are really nice, and were asking us about our opinions on their food when they first opened. I think it's a pretty solid place, but I've had my opinions warped by my favorite place in Boston simply called Mala restaurant. I wish they had more lamb dishes, but they probably want to keep it simple for everyone. We got the twice cooked pork the first time we went, and I thought it was pretty good. Fatty pork belly with spicy green peppers. The mala sliced beef soup was pretty good, but we ate the beef so fast. The sauce is really spicy and sour, so make sure to get some rice. If I have a larger party to go with, then maybe I'll get a fish in chili oil. The place definitely feels a lot newer than Grand Sichuan, but I think the prices are also a bit higher. For Dessert, we got bing fen and orange slices. I've never had bing fen before, and it was an interesting mixture of herbs and jellies. Pretty good overall. read more

Peppercorn Station - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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After hearing good reviews, we decided to order in tonight and are glad that we did...everything was very good. We had these 5 dishes...cauliflower with truffles, chili fried chicken, fried noodles, ma po tofu, and shishito beef. And, I was able to get a sour plum drink. Good cross-section of the menu with lots of contrasting but delicious flavors! We hope to be able to dine in soon... read more

One of my fav asian spots, I LOVE the food. Some of my recommendations are Mapo Tofu, Peppercorn Chicken and their chilly pol clear noodles read more

Peppercorn Station - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Food (5/5): We ordered a variety of dishes. My favorites were the truffle sauce Cauliflower which had really good sauce, twice cooked pork, and kung Pao chicken. The dishes were all flavorful and really well made. Service (5/5): Helpful and friendly service. The restaurant was packed but they checked up on us and filled our water a few times. We came with a large group for a company event and they were able to accommodate. While it took around 20 minutes before we got seated because the place was full, once we got seated it was smooth. They took our order once we were ready and food came fast. Ambiance (5/5): Nice modern ambiance with good spacing between the tables. The restaurant appears clean and has a good layout. read more

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Absolutely love this place! Last night was our third time dining at Peppercorn Station, and we felt it was long overdue to leave a 5-star review. We ordered the okra (such a unique way of preparing it, and we loved the spices they used), the herbal silky chicken soup (the flavor from the herbs was excellent!), and--OMG--the fried rice with black truffle sauce. We had it on our first visit, but they were out of it the second time, so we were thrilled to have it again. It was absolutely to die for! We ended the meal with the eight treasure sticky rice and the brown sugar fried sticky rice desserts--both were delicious, and we demolished them. The waitstaff is always welcoming, friendly, attentive, and helpful! The ambiance is very pleasant. Even though the restaurant is usually packed, it never feels noisy. We also love that the music is audible and pleasing to the ear, yet does not interfere with conversation. We're already looking forward to our next visit! read more

5/5 for the Ambience, Service and Food !!! First time visiting here, we did have a 30 min wait which was expected since it was on a weekend. But the service was warm and welcoming. They had high chairs & little plates and serve ware laid out for the kids. The food was so GOOD !!! The Mapo Tofu was my favorite. The flavor of pepper corn was flowing through all dishes. Highly recommend !!! read more

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Wow! The food here was soooooo amazing! I went after a bit of gardening and the staff were so calm and relaxed and joyful that it really made the experience 10 times better. The food was spicy and authentic. My friend got the mapo tofu and I got the spicy braised beef. The portions were so big and they were kind enough to pack everything up for us at the conclusion of our meal. The cherry on top, well the orange on top was the little plate of a sliced orange to have as a pallet cleanser. The food wasn't heavy at all and the ambiance is so warm. read more

I've already been here multiple times so I figured it's time for a review. I very much enjoyed every single visit to Peppercorn Station and am so glad they're so close to me because I crave their food pretty frequently. My favorites are the Fried Rice With Black Truffle Sauce and the Green Peppercorn Beef with Enoki Mushroom. The fried rice is so fragrant and really goes well with the Crab Meat Sauce Tofu (a twist on the traditional Mapo Tofu). The Green Peppercorn Beef with Enoki Mushroom has a little kick, which I enjoy. The vermicelli noodles give it a nice touch. The serving sizes are pretty large here, which justifies the price and the service is excellent - all of the servers are very attentive and super nice. The food always comes out so fast. I definitely recommend Peppercorn Station for an authentic experience. read more

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The food tastes great, authentic Chinese flavors. The restaurant was full of both Chinese and non-Chinese customers when I was there. The restaurant is small, but decorated in a cozy style. The waiter was also very nice and offered me extra ice and napkins when he observed how hot I was getting. read more

Peppercorn Station - MaPo tofu - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Stopped in here for dinner on a work trip. One of my favorite Asian meals! Friendly staff in a busy location. I had the sliced beef and ox tongue in chili sauce for an app. One of my top dishes over the last few years. Tripe, tendon and tongue all thinly sliced in a chili sauce. Served cold. There was some heat but not overwhelming. The beef was so tender and very flavorful. A lot of meat in this app and easily shareable. So good I used some rice to soak up the sauce. For main coarse I had the minced pork and pickles. Dish also had long beans diced with chilis. The pickles gave a nice sour with the meat and chili and beans. Really good dish. Big portion that could easily be shared. I had to try dessert after the first 2 great dishes. I tried the bing fen. A clear jelly that had a brown sugar broth underneath. On top were goji berries, dried grapes, peanuts and a couple other things I am not sure of. So many flavors that all worked very well together. Refreshing and not too heavy. And for the price you have to give it a try. This would be a place I would go to regularly if I lived in area. So many other great dishes to try. Worthy of 5 stars. read more