The food here is so good…read more It is hard to find good, spicy dishes. This is my second time here. When I come back, it is because the food and service is good for the value. Today is the Spicy fish with Fatty Beef. Definitely a bookmark on my Google Maps. Can't go wrong. So many good options.

Unexpected We were…read moredriving 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.

Stopped in for a quick lunch before s long drive home. One Vietnamese coffee - tasty, but a small…read morecup. Two bowls of pho w filet mignon - hot, plenty of sprouts, only two sprigs of basil and two lime wedges. Broth was good, plenty of noodles, but a bowl was $18.95. Good place, nice staff, but on the more expensive side of pho places in the area.

I'm not sure what happened to this place, maybe economy? Maybe just cheapened? It used to be great…read moreportions and I'd select the XL always because I love the size of it and at the time, 18.95 was the value. Now? Check your receipts -- they do like a 3% surcharge to the prices so it doesn't match the menu at all. Above all else, there is no XL, the L (I am only assuming here) got the bump in price to 18.95. I mean, the flavors are still there, tastes like your typical pho that you'd enjoy, but the prices doesn't make me have an appetite. Not sure if I'd come back simply due to the price not matching the menu and if you pay cash it will... Very predatory, maybe too much for me. Sorry, but will be finding another pho place.

I visit Metuchen often and am so glad a calligraphy event I attended with a friend finally led me…read moreto Cafe Paris. Was a cute little spot! It was giving cute Paris cafe vibes, obviously. My friend and I had a quick bite before the class as well as dessert after the class. Our server was friendly. We were pleasantly surprised the breakfast menu was served all day. It wasn't over the top, but was good. I would return to support this local business and hope they do more fun pop up events!

I visited Cafe Paris today, I had a hot pistachio latte and an avocado toast with egg and turkey…read morebacon it was delicious, the atmosphere here makes you feel like little Paris with music and everything. Server was very nice and welcoming.

This is my favorite vietnamese restaurant of all time and by far the best pho I've ever had!…read moreLocated in the 99ranch plaza, this halal and vegetarian friendly pho spot is a must visit. Portion sizes are huge, service is fast, and the decor is cute and simple. I always get the vegan pho and vietnamese omelet appetizers and they always hit the spot on a cold rainy day

One of the best pho I ever had. The broth is not too salty nor I'll reloaded with the taste of fish…read moresauce. The portion is generous. The noodles are perfectly done and the meat pieces are delicious. Iservice is great!

IYKYK...in case you don't...mind blown with the giant sized sandwiches and cake slices. Not that…read morehungry and selected a cup of chicken noodle soup , others had sandwiches (which was more than enough for 2-3 people to get full. They don't skip on portion sizes!!! I was shocked to see cakes that looked like wedding cakes!! Definitely on the pricey side, but well worth it. Gianni was our server and he did great for a party of 8. Everyone was pleased with their Harold's New York Deli experience. This was a first time experience for 6 of us, 2 return visitors (they recommended we stop to experience the good food). It was a pleasant atmosphere and restroom gets a 5 star on its own! Very clean and fresh! Harold's New York Deli definitely gets high recommendations to try.

I stopped here on the drive from Baltimore north toward New York, and for that purpose it's almost…read moreideal: convenient, memorable, and definitely more fun than a normal highway stop. Would I recommend it? Yes. Is it worth seeing once? Also yes. It has that big, theatrical, old-school deli energy where the portions are part of the show. That said, I'm not in the camp that every good restaurant is automatically a five-star spot. When everything is a five, it gets harder to separate the truly elite places, the hometown heroes, and the restaurants worth planning a trip around. Harold's lands for me as a very solid three-point-something, graciously rounded to four because they have a Marine Corps flag hung in reception. The food was good, the portions were whatever you make it, and the whole place has novelty value without feeling like a total gimmick. The sandwiches are large enough to satisfy a hungry, medium-sized guy without completely defeating him. And honestly, on a menu full of meat, my favorite thing may have been the healthy pickled salad/pickle bar situation -- bright, crunchy, and a great counterbalance to the heavier deli classics. My biggest knock was the service atmosphere. There seemed to be an army of staff, but not much interaction beyond their phones. Maybe I caught it at an off time, and maybe the place comes alive when it's packed, but that kept the experience from feeling warmer or more special. Overall: fun stop, good food, convenient location, and worth doing if you're passing through. Memorable four.

3-Star Review - Pink Lotus Cantonese, Metuchen, NJ…read more Stopped by Pink Lotus Cantonese Restaurant in Metuchen around 10 PM when not many other places were open, so the location was definitely convenient--right next to lots of shops. The space is nice with good seating and a clean, comfortable setup. Tried the stir-fried chili tofu, brown rice, and noodles. The noodles were the best part--flavorful and well-cooked. Unfortunately, the tofu was quite average with not much taste, and the brown rice was a bit too dry for our liking. Parking is tough around this place .. paid parking mostly . Overall, a decent late-night option if you're nearby, but the flavors could use a boost.

I don't understand why we were the only patrons in the restaurant on a Saturday night at 7pm…read more The FOOD, is the best Cantonese I've eaten in years! Crab Cheese Rangoon: 9/10 light amd delicious. Full of flavor without overstuffing it with cheese. Good ratio, served hot! Sesame Chicken: 9.5/10 fried perfectly without overbearing it. The sauce was not just sweet. The sesame comes through. Deliciously crispy outside and juicy inside. Roast Pork Fried Rice 10/10! This is hands down the BEST RPF I've tried. Full of scrambled eggs, roast pork, flavor and scallions (if you like scallions- you'll love this!) Beef n Broccoli: 9/10 tender bites, in a flavorful glazey brown sauce, with perfect ratio additions of sliced onion, carrots and broccoli. BBQ Spareribs: 8.5/10 : the flavor was on point, I like mine a little on the sticky side, but these did not disappoint! My hubbs raved over them (he gave it a 10/10) especially because he was craving good spareribs. This place has take out, I dont know about delivery, but make the trip, you won't regret it. The service was very friendly. The ambiance was for thr most part, quiet. There was a lot of noise coming from the floor above, mostly thumping. The place needs a little updating. I didn't care since the food was soooo good!

stopped by here for an impromptu dinner with friends and i was very pleased! it's a very small and…read morecozy restaurant, so you will be in close proximity to the next party, but i enjoyed my food so much it didn't even matter. we ultimately chose the couple set because it was the most of value- two ramens and three appetizers for only $54.95 is a steal! ordered the spicy miso tonkotsu and swapped out the pork chashu for chicken with added ginger, and my friend did the spicy kaisen. the dumplings were so full of flavor and the ramen did not miss. i loved it so much i finished the entire bowl. i love ramen and have tried so many different types, so my you can trust my opinion! it's nice to know that this local spot not only has great quality ramen, but good service. i will definitely be returning

The gloomy weather had us craving ramen. We came in about 40 minutes before closing and despite the…read moresmallish space, got seated right away. We opted for the two person deal. 3 apps and 2 mains for $55 - a great deal. For apps we shared the beef gyoza, chicken karaage and takoyaki. The gyoza was ok; the karaage was pretty good and the takoyaki was standard, but good. I had the tonkotsu and my husband had the spicy miso tonkotsu and we both added the ajitama (marinated egg). Both ramens were nice and hot but flavors were underwhelming. The pork itself was good. The noodles were just ok. The tonkotsu had heavy garlic flavor but I was expecting a heartier broth with rich pork flavored like I'm used to. The spicy miso tonkotsu had a kick but also could have been richer. For all the ravings I was expecting better flavors so we're slightly disappointed. Maybe it was an off night. They close at 8:30 so around 8:20 felt slight pressure to finish up (not in a rude way). The staff is nice and the restaurant is nice and bright.

Still delicious. I don't come here often enough and it's worth the drive. The chicken in garlic…read moresauce is my favorite. I could drink that garlic sauce. The staff is lovely and welcoming. There are a few nice tables inside. They moved tables around to accommodate all of our food. The free bread is delicious. Love the Portuguese soda. The pao de queijo wasn't the best - it's very clearly frozen and was very pale (semi new menu item). It was still tasty especially dipped into the garlic sauce but nothing beats the real stuff.

Heyyyyyyyy you guys!!! Well let's get right in, this place is low key, super casual vibe. There…read moreis seating inside decor is not consistent. The server was very sweet, polite and soft spoken. In my opinion she was juggling too much with serving, busing tables, answering phones, attending to pick ups and walk ins and then having orders barked to her from kitchen staff. Now the eats, the steak was flavorful, the yellow rice is tasty and the black beans are a hit. The fries fell flat on flavor and the oil may be old or was just greasy. The garlic shrimp was good as well but over all it was decent not spectacular. What looked really good was the chicken but not sure how that tasted as we opted for a different protein. Overall it was meh...

We came here for a late lunch on a Saturday and there were still a decent amount of people eating…read moredespite the late afternoon. Service was quick nonetheless and the server was super friendly - he was great to talk to! Menu had a good amount of dishes and we shared everything for the most part. Dumplings were a great size and the meat was super tender - delicious! Huge portions, affordable prices, what's not to like? Thanks, Wonton Guy!

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away (okay, maybe not *THAT* far)... there was a tiny noodle…read moreshop serving up bowls of soup that made every belly happy... If you're in NJ and craving Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup, head to Wonton Guy in Edison. It's a no-frills local gem tucked away in a tiny strip mall off Route 27, with a few parking spots out front and more in the back. The space is small (only 10 tables!) and nothing fancy, but the value is hard to beat. It's always busy, and after you take your first slurp of the soup, you'll get why. Service is fast, so the tables turn over quickly. I was able to grab a seat when I walked in on a Saturday evening. The menu is simple and offers 3 main options: 1.) noodle soup with toppings 2.) soup with toppings (no noodles) 3.) lo mein with toppings served with soup on the side From there, you pick your noodle type (egg, flat rice, vermicelli), as well as up to 3 toppings (wontons, dumplings, beef brisket, etc.). There are also a few side dishes like shredded pork in chili tomato sauce, deep fried fish skin, and curry fish balls. They even sell some items raw like wontons, noodles, dumplings, and sliced beef. And the best part is... the prices are very affordable! Most of the dishes are around $11-$16. My order: *Two Toppings (wonton + beef brisket) Noodle Soup [$12.75] - Where do I begin? Every single part of this meal SLAPPED. The wontons were MUMBO JUMBO and generously filled with fresh, plump shrimp that were sweet and juicy. The noodles were soft and springy. The beef brisket was SO tender with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. And the broth? Super rich, aromatic, and savory. It's made of shrimp skin, pork bone, dried flounder fish, dried shrimp, and dried monk fruit, but it doesn't taste fishy at all. Each table is stocked with condiments like vinegar, homemade chili oil, and soy sauce to customize your soup. The chili oil packs some SERIOUS HEAT, so watch out. This was hands down one of the best noodle soups I've had. I was sad when I finished it :-( *Hong Kong-style Milk Tea [$6] - I really enjoyed this! The black tea was bold and strong--almost too strong for me, but the milk balanced it out nicely. I only wish it had boba! Everything tasted authentic. Quick backstory: The owner comes from a family with GENERATIONS of experience making wontons and running noodle shops in Hong Kong. He grew up there and brought those family traditions to his own restaurants in Toronto... and now Edison. All those years of experience clearly show in his food. The broth is simmered overnight, and the wontons are freshly prepared every morning. No shortcuts here--just decades of tradition, skill, and a whole lot of love in every bowl. Ugh, I wish I lived closer because I'd be a regular. It's hard these days to find a place that REALLLLLLY delivers a memorable meal that's both tasty, reasonably priced, and served in generous portions. If you're within driving distance and debating whether it's worth the trip--DON'T! Wonton Guy is absolutely worth a visit, even if it's just once. I drove an hour to try it, and I still think about those wontons all the time... no joke LOL.