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    Tasty Moment

    4.1 (724 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Modern, clean, and bright interior with a section of their open kitchen in the back. You can watch them prepare the dumplings!
    Bea R.

    It's the little moments that make life beautiful... especially the ones that involve tasty food! Tasty Moment is a very popular Shanghainese restaurant in Edison, well known for its soup dumplings, pan-fried pork juicy buns, noodle soups, dim sum, and comfort dishes like braised pork belly, crispy eggplant with minced pork, and peppercorn chicken. So, what keeps people coming back over and over again? Generous portions, authentic flavors, and reasonable prices. Most dishes range from $6-$20 (a steal in today's economy) and are perfect for sharing family-style. We stopped by on a Friday evening around 8pm and were quoted a ~45-minute wait. They typically don't accept reservations unless you're a large group, so brace yourself for long wait times during peak hours. You give them your name & number, and they'll send a text when your table is ready. Since it's located in Festival Plaza, there are plenty of things to see and do while you wait (cafes, H Mart, Island Spa, etc.). I was hangry, so my little self was jumping for joy when I got the text: "YOUR TABLE IS READY." We ran over to the restaurant, stepped into a lively, bright, and modern space, and were seated right away! I ordered: *Pork Soup Dumplings [6 pieces] ($10.95) *Lucky Three Soup Dumplings [(2) gourd luffa/Chinese okra, (2) pork, (2) crab meat] ($13.95) My gosh, I dream about these dumplings. I could've easily devoured a dozen more. I was doing a happy dance every time I ate one! The wrappers were just right: not too thin or too thick, slightly stretchy, and chewy. The soup was steamy, savory, and comforting on a cold winter day. Out of the three kinds, the pork and crab fillings were the winners! The ground pork was juicy and well-seasoned, while the crab was sweet and briny. TIP: GENTLY pick up the dumpling by the top knot to avoid tearing the wrapper and spilling the soup. Place it on a spoon, bite a small hole at the top, and slurp away. Sip the broth first, then enjoy the filling and wrapper! *Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($16.45) - Y'all should have seen my face when I took my first bite of the beef. It was unbelievably tender, packed with flavor, and had that buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. They really know how to slow braise beef here! The broth was rich and hearty, but a little too salty for my taste. I loved the thick, bouncy noodles! *Pork Chop Noodle Soup ($14.45) - This was my least favorite. The breaded pork chop was a bit tough and rubbery, making it hard to bite through. The sweet & salty soy glaze on top was tasty, though. The real highlight was the broth - creamy, light, and savory with a subtle sweetness! It reminded me of a tonkotsu ramen base. If the pork had been more tender or a higher-quality cut, this dish would've been much better. Overall, I liked the braised beef more, BUT I actually preferred the pork chop's broth. It was lighter and more balanced, while the beef broth was heavier and saltier. We left feeling VERRRRRRY satisfied with our meal. This isn't your typical Chinese-American takeout... this is a different league. I'd happily make the 1-hour drive down here just for these soup dumplings!

    Mehaa S.

    New go-to spot unlocked for mapo tofu! Somehow never been here despite always hanging around festival plaza but wish I had sooner. It is always busy and I would recommend signing up for the waitlist remotely or shopping hmart while you wait Despite that the food came out fast and service was great, turnover rate for tables is also fast I got the mapo tofu (felt so good after recovering froma cold) and my friend got the pepper steak and both of us absolutely demolished our plates. I'd recommend dining in family style bc I took the leftovers home and they did not hold up well the next day

    Peppered steak over rice
    Mike P.

    Came here for lunch with a group of coworkers. We were seated quickly as we weren't averse to taking the larger table by the front entrance. Staff was super friendly and attentive. 2 orders of pork soup dumplings and 2 orders of spicy pork soup dumplings to split. Absolutely delicious!! I ordered peppered steak over rice for my entree. Peppered steak was perfectly prepared and seasoned. It was delicious. Be prepared to wait, but remember, it's crowded because it's good . Highly recommended.

    Richard H.

    As a Shanghainese, this is the best Shanghainese restaurant I have visited in the last 10 years. Without further ado, the food I recommend the most is Shredded Eel with Scallion in hot oil, 响油鳝丝, simply because you can't get these anywhere else. The second is the crab Xiao Long Bao. The best in East Coast so far.

    Soup pork dumplings
    Susanna C.

    Pork soup dumplings are amazing! Skin nice and thin and loaded with juice. Be sure to eat it carefully so you don't lose the scrumptious juice. I ordered the fried eggplant with pork - which wasn't what I expected because it's basically fried eggplant with a thick gooey sauce on the side. The sauce was too thick. The noodles with pork was good. Long line even on a weekday evening, and service was a little slow (but not too bad) however worth it for the soup dumplings. I'll have to try other dishes next time!

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    Alice M.

    Store opens at 1130 and we got in line at 1120 and got the last table (weekday lunch). The people behind us will have to wait 30 to 40min for the first batch of people to finish eating

    XLB spicy pork
    Dilasha M.

    Still tasty! Tried to expand our taste buds to new flavors but we still loved what we had gotten in the past so much that we had to get them again...but my husband did try sweet soy milk and mentioned that was good Scallion noodles are still good. The green beans are surprisingly good. Taro with tofu skin is good too - we keep getting warnings saying this is sweet every time we order this, which is interesting. Still good. Sweet. But good. I got the spicy XLB this time instead of the normal XLB and asked for ginger and chilli sauce on the side. It was spicy but delicious. Service is fast (after the 30 mins - hr wait). Place is ALWAYS busy. We reached like 10 minutes after it reopened in the afternoon/evening and we still had a 30 minute wait! But once seated, service is fast and servers are friendly. Ambiance is good. Not too big of a place but big enough to have your own space bubble.

    Pan Fried Pork Juicy Buns
    Aisha F.

    ATTENTION! Tasty Moment (located right in Edison, NJ) left me speechless... Mommy's been ranting and raving about this place, she finally took me and... I get it. Authentically delicious! Place was packed but the service was so efficient. Pictured here, all based on my mom's reccomendations: soup dumplings, pan fried pork dumplings, XO sauce crawfish fried rice, spicy cabbage, and black pepper steak. Go, eat anything everything, but make sure you get that rice!

    Pork Soup Dumplings
    Keith O.

    Our second time here. This spot used to house Papa Rich Malaysian Food. Now, it's Tasty Moment featuring Shanghai-style Chinese Food. The place is nice and neat. Ample room for a group of 5. The servers were polite and courteous. They were also prompt to respond. The food was excellent. They were full of flavor. Nothing was dull or over seasoned. The prices are reasonable and really worth it. This is definitely a place worth coming back to.

    Xiao long bao
    Sonia T.

    One of the best Chinese restaurants I've had on the east coast. Extremely fresh and flavorful dishes served family style with generous portions and upscale decor. Came at 9:00 and only waited about 10mins to be seated. Food came out extremely quick and service was attentive and friendly. Prices are UNBEATABLE - extremely good value for the quality and portions. We ordered the scallion noodles, pepper beef with rice, mapo tofu, sweet and sour ribs, and pork XLB dumplings. Scallion noodles were savory and umami with a fragrant soy sauce. The mapo tofu was extremely flavorful with a hint of spice. The sweet and sour spareribs were INCREDIBLE - tangy, tender, and addicting. XLB were HUGE and extremely juicy. Pepper beef was good but not my favorite (too many onions and not the most appealing aesthetically). Each dish was under $18 and enough to eat for the next few days!!! Definitely recommend the XLB and spare ribs. I can't recommend this spot enough!!! Plenty of parking and lots of shopping and other activities in the neighborhood while you wait as well (it's worth it though!).

    Hannah V.

    The service was fantastic. The food was family style and came out one by one as soon as they were ready. The spicy cabbage really surprised me and turned out to be my favorite dish! The noodles and soup dumplings were fantastic as well. Can't go wrong ordering one of those!

    Pan Fried Pork Juicy Buns
    May J.

    Great taste juicy soup dumplings, fresh taste fried oysters, can't go wrong with that. Good service for whole time, always take plates or dish after finished, and always confirm of next coming dish, specially some of dish it takes longer to cook, but they never forget what's my order. Great job! Modern dining room, big parking lot, half open kitchen can watch people handmade soup dumplings.

    Quinn L.

    - Service: Fast, friendly, and attentive staff. - Ambiance: Nice, clean, and cozy. Moderate noise but you still can talk for sure. - Food: Their menu has a lot of different options for you to choose, from dim sum, meat, to noodles. We ordered the Spicy Beef Tripe Noodles Soup and Sauteed Pork Udon. I really enjoy the noodles soup, it's spicy, warm, and hot with their signature Chinese chili oil if you know what I mean. Their beef tripes are also perfectly cooked and tender. Their pork udon is delicious too! - The wait could be very long though. We came there around 6pm on a Thursday night, and had to wait for 20 minutes to have a table. It's not suitable if you're in a rush. We'll come back soon and definitely recommend it to anyone.

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    Do they take reservations?

    Yes, i think by phone as when we entered the entire back of the resturant was reserved for a large party

    Is it BYOB?

    Yes, but don't expect wine glasses.

    I've noticed Tasty Moments is now located at the H-Mart strip mall, is it opened for business? Has anyone dined at this new location? Is the quality that of their original location? I've tried other restaurants who had relocated quality declined.

    As someone who has tried both, I can say with full confidence that the quality is just as good, if not better than that of their original location.

    If you order bubble tea to go do you still get it in a light bulb?

    I don't think so, now they're in a new location or even new management, many items have changed except for the XLB.

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    Noodle is Calling - 101. Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings

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    101. Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings

    Tasty Moment - shanghainese - Updated May 2026

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