The highlight of the meal was easily the hot appetizer -- the wontons in chili oil. The delicate wontons 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. read more

Shu House Restaurant - Dry pot chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Kendall Park, New Jersey

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Shu House is a great staple if you're looking for authentic local Chinese food. The food here is really, really good--pretty much everything we ordered was delicious. The standout for me was the Jiang Bei Hot Sauce Live Whole Fish, which was packed with flavor and absolutely worth ordering. You can split this dish amongst a whole family since the portions are huge! The General Tso's Chicken is always a classic, and I love the tender chicken drenched in tangy sauce. This is where things got a little tricky. We had a reservation but ended up waiting about 40 minutes past our reservation time to actually be seated. On a busy weekend, I understand restaurants can get slammed, but waiting 40 minutes after having a reservation is frustrating. It seems like their weekend reservation situation can get a little chaotic, so just be prepared to practice your patience. Once we were seated, the staff was fine and the service was efficient. Overall, I'll return for the food or get takeout but just be prepared to wait a bit. read more

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Kendall Park, NJ - the unassuming location of this restaurant in the corner of a strip mall belies its 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! read more

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My party of 7 arrived around 12pm on a Sunday and were seated promptly. The restaurant quickly filled up while we were dining. We ordered a number of dishes to share, with my favorites being salted egg yolk fish and spicy water boiled beef. The other dishes were also quite tasty, but I would not order the Beef Chow Fun (lack of wok hei/flavor) or scallion pancakes (too oily) again. read more

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When my friend's Xmas party was canceled, I started looking for a good Chinese restaurant on Xmas and found great reviews here. Glad I made a reservation via Google Assistant b/c it was a full house plus tons of people waiting (1hr) for their takeout orders. Great sign! We ordered quite a bit for 3 of us b/c we're excited to try them out. We loved them all especially the wontons in the authentic sauce as it should be (not in sesame or peanut sticky sauce), the salt/pepper chicken as how I remembered from back home, the delicious noodle soup with tender beef and tendon, and the flavorful black bean fish. The restaurant is nice and clean. They're busy but the kitchen was pretty quick. The waitress brought out the dish as it's done, not waiting to serve all dishes at once. We actually preferred this way. The wait staff were attentive and friendly. We really enjoy our dinner. It's less than 30 min for us; we will definitely return to try some Sichuan dishes. read more

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Shu House is one of the 3 places I will miss most dearly after I leave NJ. Born and raised in China, I can say that Shu House serves some of the most authentic Chinese food in town. Usually I'm really discourage by Chinese restaurants on Yelp with a good rating. But not this place. Surely you'll get orange chicken and fried rice. But there are just so many stars on the menu. The braised pork belly is so tender that you barely have to chew. Get a spoonful of that sauce to mix it with rice and oh my god, I just ate two bowls of rice in an instant. Crispy ducks is never disappointing either. Duck meat is very lean, so you need to eat with the skin, ahhh hot and crispy, and then you dip it in the plum sauce oh my god perfect. And then there's the cabbage, the double cooked pork, the spicy lamb pot, the golden tofu, the list just goes on and on. I just cannot say enough good things about this place. I come to Shu House and part of me just feels like I'm home. I've soon become familiar with the servers. They'd nod at me with a smile every time I'm there. They know my go to orders. They slide in extra peanuts because they know me and my friends love them. I especially like coming here during the winter. There was a time I visit almost every week. It's warm and calming and homey. In here, the harsh winter stops bothering you. You are warmed with sincere food and genuine love. I hope Shu House continues to thrive for a very long time. read more

TLDR: delicious authentic food at great prices Shu house is one of the best, most authentic Chinese restaurants around. Their items are mostly Sichuan style with the signature spicy, numbing heat, but they have many other delicious options as well. Every dish I've tried so far has been great. Two of my favorites are the Dan Dan noodles and the salted egg yolk fish. Every item is relatively cheap and comes in generous portions, especially the noodles. I've only done takeout, but the atmosphere always seems lively and warm when I come by. Shu House keep doing what you're doing and I will be a regular as long as I'm in the area. read more

After a couple of friends recommended this restaurant, my husband and I decided to give it a try since we were in the mood for Chinese cuisine. Just so you know, this restaurant promotes itself as an Asian Fusion spot. Upon entering, we were captivated by the beautiful mural and hanging lanterns that created an exotic ambiance. We were quickly seated and handed menus. Two ladies served us: one handed us the menu and later delivered our entrees, while the other took our orders. Since we came during lunchtime, we noticed there was a lunch menu. Here's what we ordered: I chose the Fermented Black Bean Fish dish, which was packed with flavor and aroma from the fermented black beans. It had a perfect balance of sweet and salty, with the onions and peppers helping to tone down the strong saltiness. My husband ordered the Dry Pot with fish, which was cooked in a spicy sauce and included shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and a generous amount of dry chili peppers. The heat from the chilis nicely complemented the delicate fish. Both dishes featured fish that was lightly battered, quickly stir-fried, and remained tender without being overwhelmed by the other ingredients. read more

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Each time I have gone here, for take out, the service was very good and the food was excellent. I am looking forward to going to the restaurant inside as opposed to take out. read more

It can be somewhat of a challenge to find good authentic Chinese food in central New Jersey however, this place is reminiscent of some of the great inexpensive Chinese restaurants in downtown New York City. I attached a copy Bill you could see it's quite reasonable. While the dumplings were so, so but the rest of the when the portions were quite generous. dishes were quite good. The portions were generous and we had enough for a second meal. If you have a hankering for authentic Chinese food, do not hesitate to head over to shu house. Recommended!!! read more

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Just discovered Shu last week and had to go back again this week. Food is really good. Flavors and spices just made every dish really tasty. Considering we are only 15 min away, definitely one of our favorite places already. read more

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This is a Chinese Sichuan restaurant, but we came bc we heard they had authentic Taiwanese food too! They have like 5 Taiwanese dishes...we dried 3 of them and they all slapped. They must have a Taiwanese chef or something bc these are legit. We got the Taiwanese popcorn chicken (came with basil - authentic), braised pork rice, and pumpkin rice noodle. Actually the pumpkin rice noodle was not exactly as I've had it before but it's still delicious. Service was great, super friendly and she knew exactly when we needed the bill bc she was paying attention to the patrons. The meal even came with free oranges, I haven't had a Chinese restaurant serve me fresh fruits after a meal in so long, they used to do it all the time! We'll definitely be back to try their other dishes. read more

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We mostly ordered from the Taiwanese section of the menu, but I can never resist cumin-lamb-anything, so we also got the hand ripped noodles (which tbh did not seem hand ripped (no rough edges), but they were tasty nonetheless!). We also tried the popcorn chicken (salt & pepper), the spicy wonton, scallion pancake, and one of the stir fry entrees. All were well prepared, and nicely flavored (especially the popcorn chicken - a properly seasoned version is rare to find in the U.S.). Portion sizes were very generous for the price. 3-4 dishes for 4 people would be plenty of food, here. They are very busy on a weekday afternoon for good reason! Will definitely return. read more

Shu House Restaurant - Cumin Lamb Fresh Hand-Ripped Noodles - Szechuan Near Me - Kendall Park, New Jersey

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Shu House has become our new Friday night tradition. They have a nice mix of more typical americanized Chinese dishes and a ton of traditional options and everything is very good. We usually just pick up takeout because it seems super busy and we live close, so I can't speak to the sit down experience, but our food is always hot and fresh and the staff is friendly. Although I do like our other spot (China Garden), Shu House is very comparable on price and the food is more flavorful.. very generous with the ginger and garlic which I appreciate. My husband's favorite is the salt and white pepper chicken. I really like the three cup chicken and the Sichuan ma la udon noodles. The cucumber appetizer is also very good. Even staples like the lo mein is more flavorful than you'd expect. I highly recommend this place. read more

Great portions with authentic and delicious food. The sour cabbage fish noodle dish is excellent Everything is incredibly flavorful. Food is a bit salty but probably par for the course. Everything we ordered was phenomenal. The non spicy stuff was enjoyed by the kids. String beans Dan Dan noodles Sesame noodles Lo rou fan read more

A new favorite restaurant to add to my list! Taiwanese specials. Lots of spicy options! The salt and pepper. Chicken was lightly battered and fried to a crispy perfection. Dan Dan noodles are so simple but just so full of flavor. Authentic and so very reasonably priced! Look forward to trying many more dishes here. read more

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Overrated. Based on their ratings, I ordered one of their specialty dishes. I hardly tasted the chicken and the broccoli was scarce. The best part of the dish was the sauce. Disappointed! read more

I am bumping my rating up to a 5 star review! First time I had Shu House it was delivered via DoorDash. Today, I decided to eat in person. First thing I appreciated was the complimentary nuts placed in front of me upon arriving. I was also offered hot tea which I declined since it was 84 degrees outside but I thought it was a nice touch. I decided to order Hot & Sour Soup which was savory, thick, warm & absolutely delectable! Perfect way to start lunch and really hit the spot. For my entree, I ordered Kung Pao Chicken with came with peanuts, celery & peppers. It was absolutely delicious & a quire generous portion with very flavorful sauce! I washed it all down with an ice cold Coke. Well-deserved five stars! read more

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This restaurant is always packed during dinner time, and the takeout phone keeps ringing nonstop. The moment you walk in, you can immediately feel how popular and lively the place is. The food offers great value for the price, especially because the portions are very generous. Sometimes ordering just three dishes is enough to last for two days. It's truly worth it. On top of that, the service is exceptionally good -- everyone is friendly and welcoming with genuine smiles. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially from the perspective of someone who has eaten Chinese food all their life. They are very flexible at the customers can your choice . Have Their dishes are especially impressive and well worth trying. read more

Great food, fair cost and very good service. We are quite regular to this place. Wide choices

Amazing food, clean, large portions, good pricing and friendly staff couldn't have asked for better.

Their dishes are very delicious, and the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend this place! Their string bean dish is one of the best I ever have. The ginger and scallion fish, shrimps are also wonderful. Kung Po chicken is also my favorite. read more

Shu House Restaurant - Szechuan Near Me - Kendall Park, New Jersey

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Picked up food for takeaway on a Friday. It was packed with plenty of people waiting to be seated. Staff was friendly and quick. I ordered their chili pork belly under their cold appetizer. Also ordered shrimp fried rice and general tso. Figured I keep it simple for the first time visiting. My husband ordered a spicy rib eye soup. It was huge! His only complaint was that their was too much whole peppercorn and it was a little overpowering at times. Will definitely return to try other items! read more

Shu House Restaurant - Cold Pork belly appetizer - Szechuan Near Me - Kendall Park, New Jersey

Writing an update 2+ years later simply for the Dry Pot Tofu. This isn't explicitly available online, but it's there if you order over the phone and ask for it. They can make the dry pot entirely vegetarian with tofu. Dry pot is one of my favorites and this was supremely tasty. One of the best I've had in a long while. There are a few more vegetarian options now than before (in 2021), but I'd highly recommend getting this if you can. One of the great things about this place is that they do accomodate for vegetarians so you don't have to worry about things such as having oyster sauce in vegetarian food, etc. etc. read more

If you're looking for a really good Asian food and you simply tired of your regular hole in the wall food shop this is the place for you. Every meal I've had here has been really good and never disappoints. read more

Great food and great service. Small but they give care to every dish. FABULOUS! I have been to many Chinese restaurants. You will forget them all once you have been to Shu House. read more

I got food poisoning here. I was at a banquet and had a little of at least 6 dishes. I did not overeat and had little to eat beforehand. read more

took dinner at 4pm, surprise to see good amount of customers. Food is average, portion is big, price is fair. service is decent. read more

About an hour and a half outside of NYC, this is an authentic and hidden gem of a restaurant. For very affordable prices, dishes are packed with flavor and spice. Can you believe a soup that serves 3 was only $6?! Service was very efficient; can't wait to return to try more dishes read more

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This Szechuanese restaurant on Route 27, Kendall Park, proved to be an excellent place for a late lunch business meeting in this part of Middlesex County. The room is on the small side, with tables along the walls and kitchen in back. Their lunch menu is a short version of the dinner options, organized by cooking style, with secondary choice of protein. Simple to understand and move quickly through decisions. We went with Cumin Style Lamb, Dry Pot Style Fish and Flash- Wokked String Beans from the Vegetables list. We started with small bowls of Hot & Sour Soup. They were all excellent. The soup had plenty of mushroom, shoots and slivers of pork mixed well with a strong vinegar base. The lamb was shedded and tender surrounded by sautéed onion, green/red pepper, carrot and red chillies. Loved the flavor and continued to pick up little bites throughout our conversation. The fish was lightly floured and fried to have a a mild crunch when eaten. It had similar vegetables and warmed the tongue and membranes in a hot embrace. The green beans were a deep green from cooking, and snapped when bitten. They were a perfect complement to the rest of our meal. The best part of the experience was the fact that the lunch menu was less expensive than the evening's, but was more than enough to satisfy our hunger. That, along with the progress made in discussing new business opportunities, made Shu House very memorable, and a likely choice for follow up negotiations. read more

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We always order takeout and it was our first time eating here. Right next to the Kendall Park post office. Plenty of parking. Small but plenty of seating. Waited ten minutes on a Saturday night. Staff was attentive. The star of the show are the wontons in chili oil. My first time getting them. Pork inside. Incredible. Out of this world. Go get them. Scallion pancakes are the best around. Crispy and flaky. Great sauce. Hot and sour soup is incredible. Dark brown color. Rich. Flavorful. General dish with chicken was prepared perfectly, just not my taste preference. The sauce is sweet. I asked for it medium and it still had no spice. I always get the orange chicken or garlic sauce which are rock stars. Chicken Lo Mein is excellent. Hot tea is lovely and missed during takeout. I'll come back inside again soon. read more

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Shu House is one of my favorite authentic Chinese restaurants. They have indoor seating. When I first tried this place, it was during the pandemic, so you could only get takeout - they wore masks and were very professional, which I really appreciated. My favorites are: - any of their vegetable dishes (but I recommend the dry fried brussel sprouts or broccoli) - the pickled vegetables and flounder soup - Sichuan beef noodle soup - and my absolute fave, the spicy mixed tofu pot (protein either beef or chicken) The menu can be pricey, but the portions and quality are worth it. read more

Arrived at restaurant requesting a table for 4 for a weekday lunch. Entry way was crowded, dining room was full. Initially told the wait would be 10-15 minutes. While still waiting, a party of 4 arrived. They walked into the dining room, past those patiently waiting in the lobby to be greeted by the owners. They were seated immediately. Management was extremely rude. Basically telling all waiting to move outside to wait as the lobby was being blocked. It was less than 30 degrees outside. We left, vowing to never return. They may have good food but need to improve business practices. read more

The food was very good and portion size was good. Authentic Chinese food, the ambiance of the restaurant was cozy. read more

Shu House Restaurant - Wontons in Chili Oil - Szechuan Near Me - Kendall Park, New Jersey

Great food. Lovely staff. Great for eat-in or takeout. Very authentic. Large portions. Definitely not your run-of-the-mill Chinese restaurant. Frankly, this is the only Chinese food in the entire area that is worth visiting. read more

I'm giving two stars because the food delivery to the table was quick but let's move on. The waiter was cold but the food was even colder. Food was almost thrown on the table with no care. The food itself was dry and bland. Maybe it was an off day but we then saw other patrons that were not black getting hot food. Quite disappointed read more

Very authentic Chinese food in this area. Reasonable price, delicious food and great service. Highly recommended. read more

Met friends for lunch there over the holiday break. Food were big portioned and delicious and prices are very fair. Be sure to make reservations as the seating space are limited. read more

Vegetarians listen up! This place has it good for you! I came with my in law family who are all Vegetarian as we attended an event at BAPS temple. They want flavor yet vegetarian and this placed delivered! We also have multiple children so we ordered with less salt and oil for the children. They were able to accommodate for us. Very flexible. We had vegetable fried rice no egg and it was very tasty still! vegetarian string beans were very well done with proper amount of crunch not over cooked nor undercooked. They subbed out fried tofu with silken tofu for our broccoli tofu dish without issue and the kids LOVED the tofu being mildly flavored. The vegetarian dumpling in hot chili oil is usually in meat form but they have it for the vegetarians. It's actually their first time having this dish and they loved it! I've always enjoyed it in wonton but I could actually share the experience with them here. Very impressed! The cold sesame noodles were very flavorful and my son could not handle it but otherwise great taste. Dan Dan noodle was pretty spicy and enjoyable. We topped it off with the sesame ball soup. It came with 10 sesame balls and more than a dozen goji berries which really added to the dessert. It's a chewy texture with sweetened sesame paste inside. My wife have had years of experience eating various Chinese foods with me throughout California and she said this was her favorite Chinese restaurant! I also enjoyed the Taiwanese minded pork rice and am impressed with the whole Taiwanese specialty section. We look forward to trying more dishes here as we are here for a week for the event. Lastly, is it just me or are the prices in this restaurant extremely reasonable?!? 10 sesame balls for $8? A bowl of minced pork rice for $5? What is this pre pandemic prices?!? Or is it NJ prices vs California prices? read more

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Over 2 years later and Shu house is still one of my favorite go to restaurants. They are one of the most consistent restaurants I've ever frequented. Whether you eat in or order takeout, food is fresh and delicious. Dan Dan noodles, green beans, cumin lamb are still some of my fav dishes, but you really can't go wrong at Shu house. Any thing you order will be a hit. Already excited for my next visit back:) read more

Shu House Restaurant - Szechuan Near Me - Kendall Park, New Jersey