If you're looking for authentic food or something different or just a great selection of dumplings…read morelook no further.THE Best in Monmouth County and although I'm not qualified best food in NJ. Got introduced to this place over a decade ago by my Asian friends and I have become a regular since then It's a hole in the wall in a shabby strip mall but don't let it bother you. You can eat in the sparse dining area help yourself to hot tea . It's the perfect take out place not a place for elegant dining. Not sure what to eat? Check out the white boards usually something for everyone For me the dumplings are the stars.

Picked up for takeout. The parking lot is relatively spacious, and the inside dining is intimate. I…read moreplaced an order online, and the food was ready in about 15 min. - Chicken Chow Fun, (5/5): noodles were super slurpy, soft and chewy. chicken was soooo tender too. I usually douse chow fun in hot oil but tbh I didn't need to for this one. love it! - Shanghai Style Rice Cakes, (5/5): chewy chewy rice cakes YUM. the pork was well seasoned and I really enjoyed the salty veggie bits Excellent service and food was great. I bet it tastes even better if you dine in! that's all from me ty for reading :^)

Authentic Family own, very friendly and food is fresh…read more(fresh cook as you order). Love the family vibe and byob .. hidden gem..

Just wanted to note that Thai Food Addict does catering as well. I used them on 2 different…read moreoccasions and they are very reliable. FYI they don't do delivery for anything off the catering menu. David, the owner, is very easy to work with and will promptly reply to all your messages and requests. Amazing food always prepared on time. You pay a deposit up front online and pay the rest on pick up. Would highly recommend them for anyone looking for unique catering options- they are reasonably priced.

This was of the best brunches I've ever had in Jersey! I came here with my family because we saw…read morethat this place is run by a famous chef (Maricel) and that they even offer cooking classes. We were quite hungry so we ordered one of the tower sets and some other stuff like lumpia and eggs. I loved the tower- it featured a superb mix of meats, potatoes, eggs, and sweet pastries. I will definitely say either share it or come super hungry because I was stuffed to the brim by the end of the meal. Service is super fast and efficient too. The owner did rounds to talk to everyone as well which felt quite inviting. The vibe inside is also nice and cozy, and the tables are spaced pretty far apart so it doesn't feel crammed in there. Overall, highly recommend as one of the best Filipino spots and brunch spots in the central Jersey area.

Maricels Kitchen Is Bitchen!…read more What a imaginative way to serve several dishes at 1 time. Usually called a boodle or Ramadan, where the layout several dishes on leaves on the table, all dishes were served on a 3 tier tower. Cute for a celebration. The towers immediately brought to mind English tea service, with finger foods displayed on two- or three-tier stands. The customer service truly stood out, from the attentive waitstaff to the three chefs who came out to greet us--including Chef Maricel herself--the hospitality felt warm and genuine. The dining room is cozy and inviting, with a mix of sofas and chairs giving living-room vibe. They offer two preset towers, and we ordered the first: The Classic Filipino Brunch Tower, which included: Siomai, Crispy Shrimp, Ukoy (sweet potato and vegetable fritters), Pork Tocino, Beef Tapa, Bangus (milkfish), Garlic Fried Rice, Fried Eggs, Salted Eggs with Tomatoes and Atchara, Homemade Pandesal, Suman, and the Chef's selection of homemade pastries. It would be great if guests could choose items from a list or make substitutions. There were no substitutions allowed, so we had to pick the tower with the fewest items we wouldn't eat. I especially wanted the Torta Talong from Tower 2, but it wasn't available as a side dish. The siomai was the first item cooked--it arrived cold and had started to harden. Everything else was delicious. Since the towers are meant to be shared, providing tongs would be a thoughtful touch and more hygienic for communal dining. We also ordered a few side dishes. The Lumpia Shanghai were fresh and delicious, though a few were still pink inside. The Baked Siopao was dry and lacked sufficient meat and sauce. The Empanadas, however, were the clear favorite--fresh, flaky, generously filled with savory seasoned beef and vegetables, and baked to perfection. Every bite was a flavor explosion, and we were literally fork-fighting over them. The Sans Rival was the perfect ending to the meal--so good that we ordered an extra slice to take home. **BYO LIQOUR** I would love to take my Mom for a dinner.

My husband and I love this place! 5 stars for the seafood and vegetable Ramen dishes! We get them…read moreboth with vegetable broth. The portion is huge and filling! You would not believe how much seafood they put in the seafood ramen! The vegetable ramen is packed with vegetables too! It's a great value for a great price, and it keeps us coming back every week! I highly doubt any other ramen place gives such generous portions! That's why the place is always busy! One time I tried the shrimp wonton ramen and didn't like the filling in that one. Something tasted off with it, and not like the filling you usually get when ordering wonton soup. We haven't tried any other dishes yet because we really love ordering the seafood or vegetable ramen. I highly recommend Rai Rai Ramen in East Brunswick!

Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening and the place was pretty busy, but it was no wait for a…read moretable which was nice. Menu had a decent selection of Japanese dishes and since I had had soup for lunch, I actually opted for a curry. The food came out pretty quickly which was solid and portion size was huge - great amount of food and it was well made. Overall, solid experience, albeit a bit pricy. Overall, we left satisfied though and wouldn't mind coming back. Thanks, Rai Rai!

A small takeout Chinese eatery with a fairly standard menu selection bearing high average prices…read more Hong Kong Express serves americanized Chinese fare. Set in a small strip mall, there seems to be adequate parking. Upon entering, the first impression is clean. Featuring newer furnishings, decor and construction. As a child took my order and payment, this is clearly a family business. So I've only had one dish at this place. I can say for freshness of ingredients, it's excellent. For amount of meat added, average. Unfortunately my dish was extremely bland. I had to add 7 packets of various sauce and that was still not enough. As I make this dish at home, the main sauce is soy. I wish I had grabbed more. Speaking of sauce, no sauce, forks, chopsticks or napkins were added or offered. I'm glad I checked and added on my own. This business succeeds in 2 major ways most other Chinese places don't (freshness and cleanliness). I hope I just caught an off dish. I'd return, but until I had a better dish, I wouldn't recommend.

Amazing food for the price, you know the food will be bomb when the kids are doing hw and there's…read moreno fancy renovations. Flavor is awesome.

I came here for a lunch date with myself and the food was delicious. Sushi was amazing!!read more

This place got some good reviews. So i wanted to try it. Went on a Saturday night. Place is…read morenothing fancy. But ok. We sat. The waitresses was new which is fine. But spoke no English at all. It took a lot to get some water. The other waitress came over. Finally got our order in. The good news is the sushi was excellent. Our waitress was also answering the phone. Handling take out. There was an alarm going off every few minutes. Kind of a shit show. I would recommend for take out. They need more help and fix the place up a bit. Could be a winner

Excellent.. Authentic... good vibe... must try hidden gem.. staff is friendly and food is…read moreexcellent.. I will highly recommended..

I have been coming here for a very long time; and this place has been well established in the area…read more The decor is nice and offers a decent amount of space and the service is always good and friendly. Having said that; the food has been on a downturn for a little bit now. The Pho broth used to be very flavorful and sadly has become very bland and lacking depth. The meats and accompaniments are still of quality and fresh but the broth IS the reason you get Pho and it just isn't the same as it once was. The Pork Chops are still amazing and the Rice and Rice Noodle dishes are done well. Overall a good spot for a bite but not a place worth going out of the way for anymore.

We love Hyderabad Spice. It's owned by a mix of friends from Hyderabad. There is a family vibe…read morethere and service is always friendly and welcoming. The staff is always so patient whenever we ask about certain dishes. Servings are large and we invariably always over order and have leftovers. The cilantro chicken is our favorite but everything is equally tasty and delicious. Keep in mind, the main entrees come with rice so ordering biryani may be overkill although the biranyj comes with lamb, goat or chicken. Yes I know it's a complete different dish but it's still rice based. Everything was delicious and we will come again!

I ordered takeout from Hyderabad Spice. Based on recommendations, we ordered the Hyderabad chicken…read morecurry and paneer tikka masala at 4/5 spice level and it actually was cooked to that spice level. The chicken curry was more aromatic but there was a lot of cilantro in our dish which was a little overwhelming. Our order was ready within 30 minutes. Will definitely come back to try more items.