We came here many years ago when they first opened and was just meh for me but I recently gave them another try - their menu has expanded and is now one of my faves. This time around, we had their sichuan dishes like the chili wontons (good) and cauliflower with Chinese bacon (great dish- so tasty!) Here is my review from our first visit when we tried the dry pot. Located in the Hmart shopping center, this is a great place if you like spicy food, where mala is a popular spice option. The concept is similar to hot pot except that they cook the food for you as opposed to cooking it yourself and everything is stir fried instead of boiled. You select your ingredients plus the spice/sauce that you want. they stir fry everything together into one big bowl. They can also cook this in a tomato broth instead of stir frying. The ingredients you pick are very similar to those for hot pot. There is a separate seafood menu where you can buy seafood by the pound. they put your seafood into a plastic bag, mixed with your selected spice. You get plastic gloves to eat your seafood. We ordered 3 stir fry bowls (you need to have a minimum of 5 ingredients for a bowl). It's new for us so we were excited to try this, but in reality, it's nothing more than just mixing everything up and stir frying it all together in a spicy sauce. We chose the spicy sweet sauce which was pretty good. There's practically no cooking skill required for this as everything is just thrown together. We ordered a pound of crawfish with a Cajun spice and lemon pepper sauce. The waitress said mala is a popular spice for this but I don't like the numbing aftertaste. The crawfish looked great but didn't taste too fresh. I ate a couple and left the rest for my husband. We had better in DC. read more

Small shop at the Edison food court in the strip mall near the HMart. Seating is busy - they didn't like when friends joined us, but they were ok once we ordered more. Menu is a QR code. The ma la dry hotpot was just so-so - had better flavor, this was just spicy. The shredded potato was so-so, not much favor compared to the Hot Fish version and not really sour or spicy of note. The 1/4 salt baked chicken was quite good, though. Sizzling Jelly in stone pot was not bad, either, a good balance. I also liked the peppery chicken wings. Mix of good and ok, and the crowd was waiting for seating, so it does get busy. Service was basically absent but I'm not surprised with how busy it was. read more

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My husband has always loved Spice 24. They recently reopened after renovations and my husband was quick to jump at the chance of eating lunch here. They now control their ordered system through QR codes and it's all completed on your phone. My husband and I both opted for a dry pot. It's $1 for the sauce/seasoning, $4.95 for each meat and $3.95 for each vegetable or starch. As you can imagine this adds up quickly. I ordered the ginger and scallion with beef brisket, pork belly, prince mushrooms, corn, sugar snap peas, and udon noodles. There were a lot of issues with my dish in particular. I ordered mild but my dish was very spicy. I can handle spice but I feel bad if anyone orders this who can't. I'll include a picture with the amount of Szechuan peppers in this dish. The menu says pork belly but what they actually mean is thinly sliced pork which is not the same. Additionally the menu indicated corn so I was under the impression I would get loose corn not corn on the cob. Otherwise, we probably only waited about 5 minutes for our food and all the wait staff was very attentive. My husband loved his dish though so we have very opposite opinions lol. I will be coming back because my husband still loved it here and I want to give the hot pot a try. read more

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We randomly went to this spot on a Friday night while we had some time to while away.. but what a delightful find it was. We didn't have reservations but luckily we were able to find a table for 2. The spot was super crowded and really busy. The service was quick and friendly and the food was out pretty quick. They do have a good amount of seating too. The menu was a little hard to read for me buttt we landed on a seafood fried rice and the cumin beef to share between my husband and I. The cumin beef was sensational. We keep coming back for it. I've also tried their Chinese szechuan fried rice and that was pretty good too. We ordered takeout from them a couple of times and the food has always been consistently good and for the price the portion size is pretty good as well. read more

Spice 24 - Cumin beef - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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i came here with a group of 6 people & there was so much food, i really thought i snapped a pic of it all! unfortunately i didn't, so ill recap on the tastier selections. i ordered the mala soup w/ ramen noodles and added beef, broccoli, cilantro, corn, & bok choy. (the broth wasn't signature but it was a type of soup that also had mala in it) it was delicious but i am not a big fan of the numbing taste/sensation. i ended up recooking it at home to really enjoy it. i also ordered scallion pancakes and it very flaky and flavorful. the table ordered 2 sets of mala wings, a soft shell crab, crispy pork belly, two other signature mala soups, and a fried rice with added steak i believe. everything was very yummy, and the only thing i would change besides the soup would be the wings. i would try the black pepper flavor instead. the mala wings were a bit underwhelming being that we've had at least five different mala flavored meals at the table. the restaurant was a bit smaller than i expected from the social medias, but the staff was kind and very informative. i'd return and try different options! read more

Spice 24 - Mala Soup - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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A friend brought me here and I am glad she did! love everything we ordered from the ocra, duck, rice cake to the plum drink. Service is great! everyone was corteous & acconodating. The place is not so big but enough size for people to move around. My meal was so delish I was messing up my top! I would defintely be back to try out other dishes from their menu. read more

Spice 24 - Roast Duck in Chili Oil - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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This is your sign to stop sleeping on Spice 24! We started off with the build your own noodles which you can customize with fresh vegetables and meat, as well as deciding on the spice level. The house special seafood fried rice was unlike any other fried rice I ever had! It tasted light and had just a hint of seafood flavor. The pork belly was so crispy and juicy and was an amazing appetizer. The fried soft shell crabs had a lot of crab meat and fried to just the right golden shade. The pork potstickers are a lovable sharable app that were devoured by the whole table. Now if you're feeling spicy and bold, the roast duck in chili oil is your move. It's rich and tender and soaked in that addictive heat! The restaurant is in a calm atmosphere with soft lighting, making it a relaxed dining experience. The service was very welcoming and very quick. Located at Festival Plaza in Edison (same plaza as the H Mart). read more

I came here on the weekend for lunch with a friend. We were seated relatively quickly even though it looked busy. If you are a large party I would make a reservation. You have a QR code on the table that let's you look at the menu and start a tab (very introvert friendly). When you order through the QR code, they just bring everything out. The bacon fried rice was AMAZING. Super flavorful and savory. I'm literally still thinking about it. Its big enough to be shared with another person. It was my fave dish that I got. The dan dan noodles with pork was alright. It didn't have enough pork and sauce in my opinion. I like the pork wonton in the chilli oil. The black pepper wings were also a favorite of mine. It was fried well and seasoned really good. My only issue is that the plate was covered in unnecessary peppers and veggies and it came with some potato pieces that were bit undercooked for my taste. Overall it was a good experience but please beware that its in a very busy complex and parking may be really difficult to find. But fighting for parking is worth it just for those wings and that bacon fried rice. read more

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I ordered the beef chow fun and it was really good! Some pieces of beef were a little more raw than I would prefer, but it was overall very delicious! The service was very good and we were lucky to get a table despite it being so crowded! read more

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I prefer malatown or Naibrothers, but the dry pot mix wasn't bad! I got black bean udon with enoki mushrooms, bok Choy, and fish tofu. I ordered takeout fyi! read more

Service is friendly, and the food is legit! We came twice in a week for lunch, and there was never a wait! They have a very extensive menu, though the physical one they give you is an abbreviated version. Scan the QR code to see the full menu and to even order straight from the site. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants, I always get the create your own drypot stirfry. Their levels get pretty spicy so I stay at mild or medium. You order from a QR code and they have a virtual waitlist as well. It's a really unique experience. We will be back! read more

Spice 24 - Create your own dry pot - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Recently reopened after being closed for renovations. My party of 4 visited on a Sunday around 12pm, and were seated promptly. There were a few tables occupied when we arrived, and slowly filled up while we were dining. Order via your phone by scanning a QR code. Your party can choose to place a group order or individual orders. We ordered the popcorn chicken as an appetizer to share and two Signature mala pots with mild spiciness. Each pot requires you to choose at least 5 ingredients, so the minimum order will be $20+. We were asked if we wanted rice, so we assumed it came with the meal, but later found out we were charged $1.95/bowl. The popcorn chicken was nicely fried, but could have used some more seasoning/salt. The dry pots came out promptly and were quite tasty, but the portions of the ingredients were inconsistent. + 10% cash discount read more

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A classic spot for dry pot, you definitely don't want to miss this restaurant for no fuss options in Chongqing/Sichuan cuisine. Inside, the restaurant is spacious with a lot of booth seating available. Once you're seated, you get a paper menu to check off what protein and veggie options that go into your pot. Depending on what/how much is picked determines your price. The waiters are very knowledgeable in helping you pick if you're overwhelmed by the options! My favorite combination is either fish or beef as the protein, and enoki mushrooms, rice cake, celtuce, plus tofu for the veggies. The Asian Fusion sauce has the perfect amount of heat and savory kick to help you down your bowl of rice on the side. Great spot for dates, dry pot lovers and daring foodies, would recommend a try! ty for reading, farewell read more

Spice 24 - Create Your Own Stir-Fry Beef belly, enoki mushrooms, rice cake, celtuce, blood tofu with Asian Fusion sauce - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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I believe the restaurant redid their interiors, looks great. Food is so consistent each visit, hands down best Mala dry pot in New Jersey. So many options of veggies and protein, Mala spice is delicious. Service is good. read more

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The place is always packed with younger people. It can be a bit noisy so if you don't want that, pick an off hour time to dine in. The food is prepared fresh as you pick your condiments to go with it. The food always comes piping hot and delicious. The staff are friendly and courteous. Parking can be a problem since it's next to H- mart and other eateries. read more

Spice 24 - Glass noodles with selected ingredients- delicious - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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All our food was tasty and yummy from the wings to fried pork belly. Staff was attentive and friendly I will def be retuning read more

Spice 24 - Wings - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

The newly remodeled Spice 24 in Edison is a total upgrade--and it delivers on both looks and flavor. The refreshed space feels modern, clean, and much more open, making the dining experience super comfortable. What We Ordered: * Crispy Pork Belly - Perfectly crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside. Each bite had that addictive crunch and rich flavor you want from pork belly. * Signature Mala - Bold, spicy, and full of authentic Sichuan flavor. The heat level was just right--tingly, numbing, and packed with depth. * Mala Wings - (No photo, but absolutely worth mentioning) These were super flavorful with a nice balance of heat and crispiness. They disappeared fast. Food Overall: Spice 24 still nails authentic Chinese flavors with a great variety on the menu. Everything came out hot, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. The portions are generous, and the dishes taste like they came straight from a wok in a busy Chinese kitchen. Service: Friendly and efficient. Our food came out in good time, and the staff was helpful with recommendations. Final Thoughts: With its stylish new interior and consistently solid food, Spice 24 is easily one of the top spots for authentic Chinese in Edison. Definitely recommend checking it out--especially if you're craving that real-deal Sichuan flavor! read more

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I love spicy food and this hits the spot! Portion is generous and service is quick. Good for family style dining and it is byob! read more

Spice 24 - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Stopped by after the new renovations and I can say that the place looks completely different. The decorations and atmosphere is much more brighter. We were greeted by a young lady who was very nice and she was very attentive. The food selections are good. The spicy sour potatoes are good, but would prefer it as a cold dish instead of hot. The fried fish were my favorite but for the price, I would have liked to get a little more. They have new and old items on the menu. Another new addition is the QR code menu and now you can order through there. My husband and I love this restaurant so we will be coming back. read more

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A staple place I've gone to the past few years from my years at Rutgers that is always a guaranteed good lunch/dinner. They renovated the place since and it definitely looks more inviting and organized than before. The 'free' appetizers when your total is beyond $50 is a nice touch and these appetizers are not stingy at all either. The chicken was actually a favorite of mine in addition to the make-your-own stir fry which has always been a favorite of mine too. Whenever I'm back in town I like to visit this place. I went with someone who had a peanut allergy and they were very good with informing which dishes were no-gos. read more

Spice 24 - chicken app - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Thank goodness they are open again! Spice 24 underwent some new reconstruction for a few months and they have finally reopened. Previously it was a dimly lit dining area with a bar in the back but now the space is so much bigger and brighter! The food is still just as flavorful especially their signature mala pot. Choose your ingredients and spice level through online ordering (!!!) and they cook it all up for you. The cost is per item not per pound like some other places are. All in all deliciously numbing spice! read more

Spice 24 - Signature mala pot - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Awesome authentic Chinese cuisine. I have only eaten the design it yourself dry pot, but it always hits the spot. Mala flavors, and everything you could ever want cooked in a dry pot is available. They give you a sheet of paper and a pen, then you indicate on the paper which of the listed items you would like in your pot. The prices per item are also on this sheet of paper. Recommendations for pot items off the topic of my head: Lotus Root, Egg, Lamb, Beef, Fish Ball, Tofu Be warned of the mala flavor and the spice tolerance level you have as well as anyone coming with you when you check out this place. You can also design a dry pot without the mala flavor, although it could be argued that that defeats the purpose. That said, there are also menu items that aren't dry pot, so there is something for everyone here. Will return! read more

This is probably my favorite place to eat at in the Hmart plaza. I love how you can customize your stir-fry in terms of spice level and there's also an option for low sodium. I do think the ma la flavor at the hot spice level is pretty spicy! But it's so flavorful! Inside is nice and clean. There is ample seating in my opinion. I personally have never had to wait for a table. Food comes out pretty quick as well. Something to keep in mind is that the water tastes kind of weird... I usually just avoid drinking the water lol But the food is worth it for sure read more

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solid mala restaruant. The create your own mala pot is well seasoned but can get pricey really quick. There are strangely some cantonese offerings which are not quite authentic but still tasty. The taiwanese popcorn chicken is really salty and not suitable for kids. Service is quick and decent. We didn't get the spicy chili beef but will try it next time! read more

I've had good and bad experiences at Spice 24, but every time I come here one thing stays the same - the bill is more than I anticipated. $4.75 for a few slices of pork belly is just insane to me. It's a real bummer that you have to choose a minimum of 5 ingredients for the dry pot option. Also, I opted for the Asian Fusion, sweet/spicy seasoning, but it did not taste at all like how it sounds. It had more of a fermented shrimp paste taste and an atrocious stench. Like baaad B.O. I powered through it because mama didn't raise no wimp, but man...I had the WORST smelling breath, burps, and farts for a full 24 hours. Literally felt like Spongebob from the "Sundae" episode (iykyk). Wouldn't recommend on a romantic date, it will definitely kill the mood. I wish they had a set price for the dry pot and allowed you to choose a specific number of ingredients from a tier list. (I.e. Choose 2 from this list, etc.) Would make more sense that way. read more

Forgot i came here in the past and ordered from here, and I'm glad I did despite my previous mediocre review! I got a create your own bowl, eight items were just right for two people. The mild spice was a good amount of spice to eat comfortably without my nose running. $35 for two bowls or rice and the mala dry pot, so not badly priced. read more

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I had visited Spice 24 a couple times several years ago and I decided to come again for a late night dinner (since the Hmart food court had closed). We were seated right by the window and placed our order on a paper. I enjoyed how we could customize everything that went into our noodle dish, from the type of noodle, to the toppings, to the sauce or broth. There is a minimum number of items for each dish and I admit that it is pricey. We also ordered the scallion pancakes as an appetizer, which were pretty good, but I wish they were thicker and flakier. I had the stir fry udon noodles with fried tofu, broccoli, bok choy, and beef. It was delicious and I took some home for leftovers. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Spice 24, but it is definitely overpriced. read more

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One of my favorite places to eat in Edison! Customizeable stir-fry plates where you can pick your own meats, veggies, noodles, sauces and spice level. There is a ridiculous amount of choices available to choose from! We also had the fried squid appetizer which was bery crisp with great salt and pepper seasoning. Pro tip: Order one of their fruit drinks to wash down all the savoury spices! Pro tip 2: The water tastes funny, pass on that read more

Spice 24 - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I went there with 2-3 of my friends on an early Sat evening a little early before 6 pm. I was glad to see it packed and that there was a wait...but not too long of it. Signs of a good restaurant which is busy even at 5:30-5:45pm for dinner. The restaurant is not huge, but clean, neat and busy. The staff seemed quite friendly and helpful. I have had some of the best Chinese / Sichuan food here. I am a vegetarian and got the eggplant starter which was delicious. But the killer of a dish was the entreè which was a veggie hot soup bowl of spicy creamy mala sauce with tons of veggies and rice on the side. This, my friends felt like soul food! :-) i love spicy food and this one satisfied to the T...and some more! My friends who eat meat tried the calamari starter which they said was okay, but their entreè also was a winner. They ordered the spicy creamy mala sauce bowl with some meat/fish and some veggies and side of rice. And they were also extremely happy with the choice. I will be going here again for sure! And wholeheartedly recommend this place for Sichuan/Chinese food lovers. Absolute yumm!!! :-) Give it a try. read more

Every aspect of the experience showed exceptional quality. The team care was exceptionally good! The crowded room showed its success. I've enjoyed the variety of dishes I've ordered. A truly satisfying restaurant visit! read more

Whenever I come here, I always get the create your own stir fry's. I love that you can also adjust the oil and salt levels for those looking to lower them. I usually come here after shopping at Hmart and love their food options. Service is always good and quick. Ambiance is pretty nice as well, has lots of tables. read more

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I'm a rutgers student and so I often come to this place to get some stir fry. I LOVE this place because even though it is a little pricey, you get a big portion. You get to choose what you want in your hot pot and the price varies based on what you get. I would highkey recommend to get the bare minimum of 5-7 items because they're inclined to give you more to make the pot look full vs getting like 12 items in one pot. The stir fry is very tasty and I would recommend getting the Asian fusion sauce! The service here is always great and friendly as well! read more

Spice 24 - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Spice 24 is a solid stir fry place (though parking is tough when it gets busy)! I usually order the create your own stir fry with mala - it does get rather pricey but it is delicious and the portions are big so you get your money's worth. It does sometimes get oily but it's served with a bowl of rice on the side too. Overall, the food is pretty good and I'd recommend checking this place out. If you check in on yelp, you can get 5% off! read more

Spice 24 - Create Your Own Stir-Fry - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I wouldn't come back here. I felt rushed and my partner and I felt uncomfortable. Everyone was offered a menu and we were asked to use bar codes to order and make payment. Their menu alone for someone who never been there it fakes time to figure what you want. I just felt like we were rushed read more

TLDR: Pretty good dry pot (stir fry), but a little pricey. I would go again for the mala dry pot. We ordered a dry pot stir fry for two. We ordered 9 ingredients that were all tasty and well cooked. Especially memorable were the beef, sausage, ramen noodles, and pineapple. The pineapple chunks were warm little bombs of sweet/tart goodness in an otherwise carb and meat heavy dish. There are a lot of other toppings that I would want to try next time. Overall the food was good, the service was standard, but prices are a little high. read more

Spice 24 - Create Your Own Stir-Fry: mala - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I do like the flavors of their dry pots, but it is quite expensive. I like that you have the option to choose what you want in the pot but it makes it so easy to spend too much! Still really enjoyed my meal and will be coming back! read more

Spice 24 - a bowl of food on a table - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Found this place a few years ago and it's a solid option for Asian food. The menu is pretty extensive so you can just check off what you want and they bring it back to you. Spicy definitely means spicy here! There's a good amount of veggie options on the menu and it's a pretty standard dining experience. Would recommend for a casual dinner. read more

So this place is pretty yummy and the portions are large, but three stars because: 1. Price & minimum -- protein options are $4.75 each and vegetables/other add-ins such as noodles are $3.75 apiece, and you have to get a minimum of five components for an individual order. That means the cheapest meal you can get is almost $19 right off the bat, and that would be without protein. I feel like this should at LEAST be reduced to a 4-item minimum because that would still be plenty of food and would put you in a more reasonable price range. While my portion size was large, it was also mostly noodles -- I did the build-you-own-stir fry and I selected broccoli and cauliflower as a couple of my add-ins and got just a few stalks of each. I was definitely hoping for more at $3.75 each. I also selected double beef -- you get a good amount, but it's very thinly sliced -- and udon noodles. 2. Spice level -- I recognize they literally have "spice" in their name, but when you select a mild-level spice, you're not expecting to have a runny nose through the entire meal. Almost everyone at our table chose a mild spice level and was shocked by how spicy the food was. My fiancé selected "none" for the spice level and his nose was STILL runny (he offered me a bite, but my food was so spicy that I couldn't even taste his). Again, as I mentioned at the beginning of the review, this doesn't mean the food wasn't good (I still liked it enough to eat most of it), but I definitely feel like the spice levels should be made more clear/accurate. My friend got a mild soup and barely ate any of it because it was too spicy for her. read more

Spice 24 - Create Your Own Stir-Fry with beef, broccoli, cauliflower, udon noodles, scallions, and sesame seeds - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Thoroughly enjoyed this dry pot. Ngl it's pricey- but you get what you pay for, and other places are out here charging $16.99 a pound. You order by item which is about 4.50 each I believe? They give you a lot for what you order and they do not hold back on the spice. I'd recommend the flat noodles, tofu skins, fried tofu, bok choy, broccoli, beef. That's the base to a good spicy dry pot. They had to have refilled my water at least 4 times bc I got medium........ you know what that means LOL so A+ for the service. The flavors were the best I've had for dry pot. I'd say even better than flushing! They use a variety of aromatics in comparison and it balances well with the spice, although next time I'll get mild. It's hard to find around here and I'm glad I can swing by to get my fix for a reasonable price! read more

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