I just loved! They are the best vegan food that I ever tried!…read more I will this month for my marriage anniversary dinner

My childhood bestie and his family were in town from the Bay Area so you know we had to meet up…read more They've been vegans for close to two decades and I vibe with just about anything so I love when we enjoy good food together. Except oysters. I don't vibe with oysters. But oyster MUSHROOMS?!?! Hey-yooooooo. Our party of 6 posted up at a table by the window and went hamm (get it vegan ham) on apps and entrees. The oyster mushroom chikn tendies were phenomenal. Legit tasted like kfc. I had the Barbie-Que sandwich that was drool worthy. Pasta and neat balls and mash n gravy were satisfying bites too. They have an extensive bar but as I was on my friend's dad's dime, I acted like I had home training and didn't run up the check. I had no idea an actual vegan restaurant - as opposed to a fast casual - was in our midst. I'll definitely get back!

Very small vegan joint with great food…read more I had the Cucu sandwich with coleslaw, apples, vegan chicken, caramelized onions, and pickles. Very tasty. My daughter had a mango hibiscus lemonade that she enjoyed. She ate the Just Egg BC Bagel and liked it.

Hands down, one of the best dish for dish dinners in Metuchen…read more Their sweet plantains came with this cheese that matched the flavor perfectly. Their eggplant BBQ skewers also packed flavor and was not expected. The highlight for us was the oyster mushrooms, and surprisingly the layered potatoes.  Share some mocktails on a warm summer evening to fit the vibe just right

We stopped here for lunch one weekday afternoon and are the only patrons dining in so we had lofty…read moreexpectations of a quick delicious meal. We ordered cauliflower wings and one empanada as apps and a kid's chkn tenders along with a bakon burger (sub chkn) for our mains. It took 28 minutes before we saw any food. The cauliflower wings were large and def made with fresh cauliflower (with that familiar raw crunch). The batter was raw inside- my guess is the oil temp was high so the outside cooked fast but left a lot of mush inside. The empanada was okay, very light on the filling. Another 19 minutes go by before the kid's chikn tenders come out. Apparently the cook is new and messed up on the bakon burger forgetting to sub the chkn so had to wait yet another 7 minutes for that. Chkn tenders were pretty much the gardein seven grain product and the kiddo seemed to be pleased. The bakon burger, when it finally arrived was a huge disappointment. The bottom bun was dry and hard. It would clank when I tapped it against the plate. There were a few drops of mayo in the middle leaving the entire sandwich dry with a cold slice of cheese- no attempts at melting. I did provide this feedback to our server, who was polite and even went to the back potentially to see if an accommodation could be made. However, none were made and we walked away knowing this was a one and done restaurant.

My brother is vegan so I am always looking for a place where we can both enjoy the food and…read moreoptions, I was really excited to find The Vegan Factory and give it a try! The decor is cute- kind of a botanical theme, I loved the green velvet chairs. We came around opening time but the place was freezing. The waiter that was there mentioned the heater has been broken for awhile, he did get us a space heater which helped take the edge off but it was a freezing windy day so those of us a little further from the heater remained quite chilled. Pros- -Hands down the selection of juices were my favorite part. It's so hard to find Tamarind and Soursop juices outside of major cities. -The mofonguitos were delicious, lots of flavor and texture, I shared with my group and everyone really enjoyed it. The meat was not missed and I was pleasantly surprised the quinoa worked so well here. -My son didn't seem to notice or mind that the chick'n tenders weren't really the chicken he is used to -Many options that you cannot always easily find when looking for vegan cuisine Cons- -It's the type of place where it's unclear what is supposed to occur, does the waiter come to you or do you order at the front desk (same for paying, we ended up going up there in the end to pay)? There is a refrigerator of drinks that is customer facing and in the dining room so we grabbed some drinks while we waited for the waiter to come take our order, but when he came he seemed confused as to why we got our own drinks. I hate when places are confusing like this, I think it's meant to feel relaxed but it does the opposite and makes me anxious and uncomfortable. - I wasn't asked nor given sauce for the cauliflower wings. By the time we were checked on it was too late to ask because most of them were eaten. It's a shame because they had a nice crispy outside and probably would have been really tasty with sauce. -my rice and beans were surprisingly bland and didn't seem worth the money as I could have similar at home or for less. Overall I'm glad this place is here and with a few minor tweaks it really could be great.

I arrived in New Brunswick by train, which is to say I trusted the machinery of civilization to…read moredeliver me to lunch. It did. A short walk later, I found myself at Destination Dogs, a place I had seen in photographs that suggested capaciousness. In reality, it is smaller.  This is not a complaint, just an observation.  I remember once hearing something about the contents of small packages. At 12:30 the place was full. Packed with humanity and appetite. I was seated quickly, as if someone had anticipated my hunger in advance. From the bar came the sound of construction crews discussing their midday rituals. Apparently this is where they come on Fridays, to repair themselves while they repair the city. It explained everything. Service was swift and attentive, a minor miracle given the crowd. I began with a Scotch egg, an item that seemed to have wandered in from another story entirely. I ordered it for that reason. I had always imagined my first Scotch egg would be eaten in an English pub under low ceilings and older regrets. Instead, here it was. Perfectly crisp, warm, and generous. The universe does not ask for permission. Then came the main event. The menu is an atlas of hot dogs. Domestic. International. Proteins in tube form arranged like possibilities. There is even an invitation to build your own, which I accepted. I attempted to recreate a favorite from Crif Dogs, a thing called the Spicy Redneck. Bacon wrapped dog. Pickled jalapenos. Coleslaw. Simple in theory. Destination Dogs improved upon it in every way that matters. The bacon crisped with purpose. The jalapenos spoke clearly. The coleslaw behaved. The hot dog itself seemed proud to be there. All of this, plus a 16 ounce beer, cost me about twenty five dollars with tip. A small price for order in a chaotic universe. Five stars. Not because perfection exists, but because this comes close enough to make the argument.

Fun spot with awesome dogs and great vibes!…read more This place is such a cool restaurant/bar that feels like a local staple for sure. The staff is super friendly and know their way around the (very large) menu. Honestly, they have a hot dog or sausage combo for just about everyone. I let the bartender pick for me, and she nailed it. She chose an all-beef dog that was basically a Big Mac in hot dog form. I was skeptical at first, but wow this hit in all the right ways. Awesome presentation, even better flavor. I could've easily eaten three of these. I also tried the onion rings, the bartender warned me they were just "meh," and she wasn't wrong, lol. For round two, I went with an all-beef dog topped with pastrami this is basically a Reuben-style dog. Another win! Great flavor, great presentation. Overall, I'd totally recommend Destination Dogs if you're in the area. Just a heads up, if there's a game on, it gets loud. Like "can't-hear-your-friend-next-to-you" loud. But if that's your vibe, you'll love it.

Away from home for few nights, one of the best dinner I had, order the door dash at around 5:45pm,…read moreand delivery arrive 30 mins later, perfect timing. The spicy noodles soup and house specials noodles were exceed my expectations, beef were tender and juicy, hot soup warm away my tiredness. I recommend this restaurant.

I ordered from Noodle Is Calling because the reviews suggested something approaching joy…read more Two stars, which is to say, I ate it, and then wondered why. The system worked beautifully at first. Their website promised pickup in 20 minutes. I left the The Heldrich Hotel and made the ten minute walk, only to find my order already being bagged. Efficiency like that gives a person hope. Hope, as it turns out, is fragile. Back in the room, I opened the containers immediately. Spicy beef noodles with hand pulled noodles in a beef and pork broth, along with steamed pork soup dumplings that had been spoken of with reverence online. The dumplings were cold. Not warm, not cooling. Cold, like they had been waiting longer than I had. They had fused together into a single tragic mass. When I tried to separate them, the dough tore open and the soup filling spilled out into the container, abandoning its purpose. How this happened during a ten minute walk is a mystery. The more likely answer is that it did not. The noodles were at least hot. The flavor was fine. Not offensive, not memorable, just present. You eat it, and it disappears from your mind almost immediately. This is a place people seem to love, which makes the experience feel like a clerical error in the matrix. Perhaps it was an off night. Perhaps I caught them at the exact wrong moment, but on this particular evening, dinner felt less like a meal and more like a misunderstanding.

Saturday 1/24/26- Yelp week event. It was cold and parking was -- typical of the area but I was…read moredetermined to have tacos here. I brought Mini-Mi as my p+1 and hubby was our chauffer lol. First, staff is super -super nice!! helpful when trying to decide what to order. Mini Me and I both chose three tacos carne asada with the smokey roja sauce. Hubby had the same but as a burrito. For the sides we had chips and guacamole and the Mexican street corn. Drink were Horchata (Obviously). Tacos and burrito were stuffed, and absolutely delish. They have a self serve salsa bar with the three salsa, the smokey roja, salsa verde and habanero. Let me just say I tried all three- fantastic heat to flavour ration and I poured the habanero on my tacos so good! in fact the smokey roja with the salsa verde is a great combination !! Seating area outside is much larger than inside, we sat inside at a table that had just become available- they do a super brisk take out business and we didn't wait very long for our food to be ready. In fact, my husband and Mini-Me - all three of us, agreed we would for sure make the drive again to have tacos here!! If you are in the area or at school near by- you have to come here at least once, to try the food. I paid for my hubby since he was not my +1 and his meal was about $16. so that in itself is very very reasonable for the amount of food you get. We were very pleased with the food, service and price point.

Ever since I was introduced to Tacoria's Paramus location via a Yelp Elite event, I've been a big…read morefan of their grilled chicken burrito. After a recent swim meet at Rutgers, I brought my kids. One is a big fan of tacos, while the other is more about quesadillas. The chicken tacos were a touch spicy for my kid, who is very sensitive to heat, and my habanero-flavored chicken burrito was brilliantly seasoned. (I love the heat!) All three of us were more than happy with our meals, which we enjoyed out on the back patio area, which had as much ambiance as an eatery in Mexico City. Very cool! The service was pleasant and quick. Now I'm looking forward to their next nearby swim meet so I can bring them here for lunch!

5-Star Review for Ramen Nagomi Ramen Nagomi was excellent!…read moreThe ramen had rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and fresh toppings -- everything was delicious. Ambiance was great as well! Our server, Darius, provided outstanding service: attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this place -- we'll definitely be back!

I've lost count of how many times I have been to Ramen Nagomi because it really is that good! I…read morewould've reviewed it sooner, but every time the food arrives, we're so excited to dig in that we forget to take pictures--in this case, the phone definitely does not eat first! This is easily one of the best ramen spots I've ever tried. They offer a great variety of broths, ranging from clear to creamy and spicy. My personal favorite is the Spicy Miso Ramen; it's the perfect balance of richness and heat, accompanied by incredibly tender pieces of slow-braised pork belly. I also love that you can fully customize your bowl with different toppings to make it exactly to your taste. You also cannot skip their appetizers. This time we ordered the Rock Shrimp Tempura, which was fried to perfection without overcooking the shrimp, and the sauces were the perfect addition. You also need to try their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, the Bao Buns, and my absolute favorite: the Ika Geso Karaage, which comes with the most delicious mayo dipping sauce. The cozy ambiance perfectly complements the food, and the service is always attentive. It's a BYOB spot, which is a nice touch, and they'll provide glasses upon request. Since they don't take reservations, make sure to add yourself to the Yelp waitlist so you don't have to wait too long to try this amazing food!

I ordered the veggie combo for 2; the food was good. I was not a fan of the plating. Instead of…read moreeach item placed on the plate twice (one for each person) it was 1 large serving of each item. The honey wine is served in a traditional berele which I liked, but I did not like the wine at all. Tasted house-made and under fermented. I recommend if you're into liquid sugar. They played Spanish music in the Ethiopian restaurant The waitress either checked too frequently or barely, no in between. This is the worst ethiopian spot I've ever been to, but it's decent for take-out/uber eats. Ideas for improvement: Better plating Actual East African staff Training wait-staff to be appropriately attentive (do they have clean napkins?) Giving wet-wipes with the check (customary with finger-food dining) Play Ethiopian music.

What a treat this was! First experience with Ethiopian food and I am hooked for life!! Wonderful…read moreservice, nice lowkey vibe at the restaruant, really can't ask for more. Get the sampler!

First time in a Honeygrow, and I'm coming here as an alumni and a mom the facility is very clean…read more My salad was very good and big and very fresh and the staff is adorable especially Andrew. I think he's the manager extremely polite, young man. This is the Honeygrow on the corner of Easton Avenue in New Brunswick New Jersey. It's not as good as a food truck, but it's good.

Pretty good lunch spot. I recommend making your bowl. It can get very busy but the food is prepared…read morequickly.

Fat Cactus Cantina is really more about the atmosphere than the food. The decor is fun, colorful,…read moreand gives the place a lively vibe. Service was excellent, and that honestly stood out as one of the best parts of the experience. The food is pretty much what you would expect from this kind of spot: huge portions, greasy, salty, heavy, and very Americanized. Basically over the top Mexican food with lots of carbs. Not terrible, just not something that felt especially memorable or authentic. What really surprised me was that they did not have coffee or tea at all, which feels like a pretty big miss for a full service restaurant. Overall, I liked it most for the atmosphere and the service.

Stopped in before a show at State Theater and we had a lovely experience. Place was nearly…read moredeserted when we arrived, but really filled up quickly as show time approached. The chips and salsa were so fresh, always a good sign that your Mex will be a wonderful experience. They had no issue refilling our bowls of that as we waited for our meals, but it was hard to get the attention of the man who does that. I got Chimi Carne Asada Steak, served with a verde sauce and quite good. A bit pricey at $35, but tasty. My wife got Birria Pizza and my son got Birria Burrito, both good. I believe my son mentioned he got three meals out of his Burrito, which made me feel better about parting with $24. The drinks were good. I would imagine they could do better than $6.50 per bottle of Miller Lite, but what can you do. This would be a five star review if their prices were a bit better, but the food was good. Clean establishment and Christian was a wonderful server. I would go back, and their Parsippany location is closer to me.