Had a really nice meal at XieBao with my family. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out at a good pace, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout. The ribs were fantastic, and the crab roe was especially delicious. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience and we'd be happy to come back again. read more

XieBao - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Really enjoyed our meal at XieBao Crab House. The food came out fresh and flavorful, and the service was attentive the whole time without being overbearing. The ribs were fantastic, really tender with great flavor, and the crab was also excellent. Overall, everything felt well prepared and the staff made the experience smooth and pleasant. Would definitely come back. read more

A wonderful place to try something a bit different for regional Chinese food. The crab roe dishes are especially fresh and flavorful, with a rich and delicate taste. read more

Came back to Xie Bao recently and thought their crab roe was definitely better this time around. It was umami and perfectly briney. I wish the portion was bigger because it was that good. Definitely recommend the crab roe over rice option than over noodle. We also got the crab roe soup dumplings that were delicious. We also got the clay pot with seafood and tofu. It was piping hot and the sauce was delicious. Service was on a little bit on the slower side, but overall I recommend Xie Bao! read more

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Came here on a Friday night and we were seated right away! We had to order the crab noodles and crab rice and both were so delicious and savory. We also ordered the mapo tofu and cucumber, braised pork, and sweet and sour rib. Everything was fast, hot and delicious. We were pretty full at the end of our meal and everything was actually pretty heavy! Service was excellent and the waitress was always quick check up on us. read more

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Visited Xie Bao for dinner with a party of 4. Ordered a number of dishes to try including their viral Crab Roe over Rice. It came with a generous bowl of crab roe that you can pour over a bowl of white rice. I also really enjoyed the Braised Pork Rind with Crab Roe in Clay Pot, which came with a variety of ingredients. Other dishes we tried were their Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs, Braised Pork Meatball with Crab Roe, and Crab Roe & Roast Duck Soup Dumplings. read more

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Visited on a friday night around 6pm with a party of 4 and it was pretty empty. Service was very fast, they gave us 2 menus which was helpful when ordering. We ordered both the crab roe with noodles and rice and both were delicious! Everything was very tasty. read more

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The restaurant shares an entry space with the fish spot next door; same kitchen is my guess. Simple, wipeable/throwaway table coverings, and simple decor. While they have the seafood boil, I'd skip it - not enough spice and garlic butter to really enjoy it. It was pretty empty on a Tuesday night, their house Yangzhou bao are far better - crawfish and shrimp was what I thought we ordered but they brought over Peking duck with chicken... 4 medium buns but otherwise was ok. $45 for the crab roe on rice or noodle... that was a bit steep. There are better options! read more

XieBao - Yangzhou Buns with bamboo and peking duck/checking (4) - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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This place is connected to the Fish House next door. The crab soup was my favorite dish. They also have lots of fish options and crab roe dishes. We got pan fried dumplings with crab roe and a tofu with crab roe dish. I really enjoyed having dinner here. We got 3 fish options and they were all really well seasoned and sauced. I also really like the sweet and sour ribs. They give radish and peanuts as free appetizers and you can ask for refills. read more

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Called to make reservation and it was an automate. Place was a bit hard to find. It is next to the Crabhouse no big sign. Workers are nice but a bit slow. Had to ask 3 people to get take out boxes. The food is mediocre. It wasn't memorable. Ordered all the specials with the crab and roe and it wasn't all that for me. It taste a bit bland. read more

Located above Mango Mango, need to take elevator/stairs to 2nd floor. I've seen their special crab roe over rice/noodle dish on social media and bookmarked their NYC Flushing location, but since I was in the neighborhood in NJ, I decided to try it in NJ instead. 1) Crab roe over rice - 3/5 I was expecting to be wowwed but was quite disappointed. The flavor just didn't hit. I've spoken to other friends and they all think this dish is just mid as well and not worth the price ($37.95) It did come with a small plate of woodear mushrooms which was nice. 2) Pan fried yellow croaker - 5/5 this was really tasty, perfectly fried and they cut it in half for you. The bony spine is there and easy to remove and the tinier bones were almost nonexistent or fried enough to chew and swallow. But it's good to be careful of the bones anyway. $6.95 for one. 3) Crab roe and pork pan fried buns - 3.5/5 you get 3 buns for $13.95 which I think is kinda crazy. It's good but I've had better elsewhere. The bun was soft and crispy on the bottom, and the meat was juicy but to me, it didn't have enough of the juicy factor. I like when I bite into these buns and the juice just drips out, but it wasn't like that. Still good though! But not amazing and I can barely taste the crab roe. They have an extensive menu (see pics). And the waiter was very friendly. The restaurant is spacious with lots of seating. read more

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I've seen photos, videos, heard from friends that crab roe over rice was a must try food, so I was eager to visit XieBao and finally get to experience it. With signage outside labeling this as both Fish House & Crab House (sister restaurants connected to each other), I was entering this restaurant with the understanding I was going to have a seafood forward meal, but what I was not expecting was the price point at which this came. Overall, the food was mediocre. We ordered a few dishes and none really stood out to us -- in fact, the item we kept gravitating towards was the free pickled radish that they provided as an appetizer. The crab roe pan fried buns ($14 for three pieces) weren't anything special, though they did have a decent amount of crab meat the flavor wasn't strong and the filling was overall lacking (in volume and taste.) The buns, though claiming to be pan fried, were on the lighter end of color and were not crispy at all. The crab roe over rice itself was pricey, understandably, but my table was extremely disappointed upon seeing the size of it. My friends have tried this at other restaurants in the past and for the same price, have received way more food elsewhere throughout NYC. The crab roe arrived separately from the rice, so it kind of looked disappointing presentation-wise. As we rationed our portions we realized there was not nearly enough rice for us all, and we had to ask for more rice about 3x in the span of a half hour before someone eventually brought us some. Other items we ordered just weren't good, whether it be because the flavors were overpowering with sweetness or if it was doused in oil. I was really looking forward to crab soup dumplings as I've seen in photos of the menu online, but this wasn't on the printed menu when we visited. Tables surrounding us were feasting on seafood boils and seemed to be in good spirits, so that might be the go-to when visiting XieBao. If you're really craving crab roe over rice or really want to try it, it's not bad for a one time meal, but definitely better options elsewhere in Edison. read more

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Willow leaf bun with crab roe was amazing!! So good we ordered a second serving immediately after tasting it. read more

XieBao - Willow Pure Crab Roe Willow-Leaf Steamed Bun 2 - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Let's start with their famous dish, crab roe with rice. Looks good, smells amazing, taste is a little bland and lacking in crab flavor. Would give a 3.5/5 and wouldn't order again because of the price. The pan fried buns were good, not great. Top was soft, bottom was crispy but the filling was also lacking in flavor. The yellow croaker though was the star of the show. It was crispy on the outside, moist on the inside and super flavorful. Would come back just for the croaker. Ambiance was a little dingy, there were boxes laying around and didn't look like parts of the store were in use. Service was okay, nothing good nor bad to say. read more

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The food is definitely delicious and flavorful. Although the pricing is higher than expected, but it's worth a try. Besides the crab meat noodle, I actually really like the soup rice. It was sweet and great seafood taste. The service was good. Waiter was very friendly and gave some suggestions since we're first time guests there. This would be a place I would return back. read more

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My parents are OG Shanghainese, I speak Shanghainese at home with them. I've been to shanghai 8 times and lived there for a year previously for work. Was looking forward to experiencing their shanghai style dishes. Crab House & Fish House are through different doors but connected inside, sharing a kitchen and bathroom area. Not exactly the nice ambiance inside but not bad. I hate plasticky table coverings. Unfortunately, the food is just not very good. I went with the intention of trying the crab roe over rice BUT when I saw the portion size on a table next door to us, at $45 each no thanks. So ordered some different other things. Service here was straight up amateur hour - he was definitely trying hard though. Smoked Fish appetizer looked nothing like its supposed to look in the photos or other places I've tried it. Just not good. The pork rinds in fish soup with crab roe was seriously lacking seasoning and was FISHY. No seafood should be fishy - that just means its not fresh. Really not good. The sautéed eel dish was super salty - probably the best dish of the meal unfortunately. Good stir fry technique, cooked well. Only like 10 tiny pieces of eel in the whole dish though. Mostly peppers and pork strips I think. Not very authentic Pork Belly in Lotus leaf was also just "ok" at best. Braised well but just lacking any flavor outside of just salty. Spend your money elsewhere - plenty of amazing food options in Edison read more

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I don't understand what some of the negative reviews are about because this was some of the best food that I've ever had! I got the crab roe over rice, that's a life changing dish! This was my first time having crab roe and honestly I just want to put it on EVERYTHING! Me and my friend also shared a seafood boil and it's one to compete with the seafood boils down south. The staff was very friendly as well. If there was one ding I could say I thought it was a bit pricey. But the food is quality and I left full, and with leftovers. I'm ready to come back here every time I come to Jersey read more

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Love their Shanghai style dishes! Very satisfying! I didn't order the crab over rice or noodles but those Shanghai style dishes really brought me back home!! Love it! read more

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We had an amazing dinner at Xie Bao Crab House! We tried the snow crab seafood boil which was incredible! You also have to try the crab roe and pork mooncakes. The drinks were also AMAZING! I am still dreaming about the Strawberry Cloud Matcha. read more

My family and I were excited to try out this new restaurant since we love all the food in that HMart plaza. It was pretty quiet on the weekend (probably since it's new, and it's in the upstairs portion). We tried a bunch of things off the menu, and there was great variability in how much we enjoyed them. Crab roe over rice 4/5: It's decently priced considering you get a good amount of crab. The crab itself is very buttery and rich, but it was a little bland for me. Crab and pork pan-fried dumplings 3/5: These were overpriced for how small the dumplings are. They had good umami flavor, but we won't be ordering it again. Shepherds purse wontons in fish soup 2/5: The filling was good, but the wonton wrapper was too thick. Yellow fish in fish noodle soup 5/5: It's the same broth as the wonton soup, which is delicious! We also enjoyed the noodles, fish, and vegetables a lot. read more

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Heard about XieBao recently and really wanted to try, glad to find one in Edison where we happened to be. Came around 5p for dinner on a weekend and not crowded. The place has a big parking lot, although it could get busy. Pretty easy to find and we were seated immediately. Our orders were taken very efficiently and the food came out very fast. The environment was quiet and spacious. Not your fancy restaurant but cozy enough for a good dinner. There were plenty of staff standing to help out so we never had to wait for anything, which we loved. The food was great! Of course, I wanted to try the crab roe on noodles and it did not disappoint! It was only $32, which was a lot cheaper than what I had expected. Overall the food was very cheap, very tasty, and very efficient, would love to come here again if in the area! read more

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There have been some mixed reviews but me and my party of 3 were pleasantly surprised. Our favorites were the crab noodle and crab mooncake (pan fried bun). We also ordered the eel stir fry and crab cakes. The crab cakes were good and full of crab, but it was just 2 small bites. Service was great given that there were only two women working. I'm hoping they'll expand their menu, but they places deserves a bit more love for sure! read more

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I was craving crab and this place did it for me. Taste was amazing and most importantly satisfied my craving!! read more

XieBao - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Went with 3 friends and we got a wide variety of dishes. The crab roe noodle / rice is pretty rich with a slight hint of sweetness and the green pepper shredded pork is well seasoned. However, most dishes are quite bland in flavor and I believe it's just what Shanghainese cuisine is like. The portions are good and the service is nice and fast. The restaurant is also pretty spacious. Would recommend if you like the more bland and less spicy flavor profile read more

XieBao - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Absolutely loved this place! The food was delicious, the service was super friendly, and the atmosphere was great. We'll definitely be back!" read more

What an amazing simple yet quaint place!! Located on the second floor of the building so it can be easy to miss. It was somewhat difficult to communicate with our server but with patience we were able to find a groove. My friend and I were honed in on getting the crab roe over rice and OMG!! It was amazing!!! We also had pan fried dumplings which were delish!! read more

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XieBao is located in Festival Plaza, which is an Asian food Mecca. Anchored by an Hmart, there are a bunch of different varieties of restaurants. XieBao is on the second floor of the plaza. We were warmly greeted by the hostess, and sat at a very comfortable table. Now the food! The reason why you should visit here is the Crab Roe. The star of the show is the Crab Roe over Rice. This dish is fantastic! There are sweet notes from the crab meat, and some umami from the roe. It blends into a thick sauce that you pour over the rice. One of my favorite dishes that I've tried in a while. We also had Peking Duck and Pork Soup Dumplings, Pork and Crab Roe Dumplings, and Tender Braised Eel. Everything was delicious, especially the Pork and Crab Roe Dumplings. We also had a pot of black tea, that was so unique and tasty. I cannot wait to return, so I can try more dishes. I really recommend this restaurant if you are looking for something different. read more

The only thing we had that was super good here was the crab roe rice, everything else we tried was meh. We didn't really order our regular giant spread, though it wasn't for their lack of upsell attempt. The restaurant had two sides, the "fish house" and the "crab house" are technically connected but split, but when we went it was combined and you could order both menus on both sides. There were overlaps in the menus, and by far everyone got crab roe rice. It was comforting and soft and had a good amount of roe and crab (or was it like the egg white or egg drop soup? not clear). It was really good, but I wouldn't drive from Philly just to eat it again. The other things they recommended: the soup dumplings, you can get a combo of 2+2+2 of all 3 types. It was really underwhelming, greasy and a bit flavorless. The squirrel fish they recommended was TOO sweet, it was like eating ketchup. Usually that sauce is more balanced. It was also not crispy and the fish was dry, and the knifework was not neat. The mini wonton soup in fish broth was quite nice and came with a dollop of the roe sauce on top. It's just what I wanted on a cold day but it wasn't the most amazing must-have item on the menu or anything. I would still be willing to come back and try the fish side, someone got the spicy sour fish pot and it looked good. but only if I'm already in the area. read more

Great experience at XieBao! The service was good and I loved the idea of ordering on an Ipad it was super quick and efficient. I 100% recommend trying any of their noodle dishes, we got the dandan noodles and they were perfect. I also loved the ribs and thought the flavor was great on all the dishes we ordered. read more

A nice addition to the burgeoning Asian restaurant scene in Edison and located in the Festive Plaza anchored by a Hmart. The literal translation of its name is Crab Treasure. The crab has to be a specific hairy-legged species from lakes in the Jiangshu province of China and the treasure refers not it's meat, but the roes. The restaurant lived up to its namesake by serving crab roes with rice, noodles, and in porridge and dumplings. The prices are also five to six dollars "more precious" compared to its other location in Flushing, NY. read more

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The food is from a providence that I'm unfamiliar with, so I can't tell how it'd compare with similar restaurants. For me, the food was okay, but due to the high prices, I'm unlikely to return. The Chinese tamale (zhongzi) was just seasoned rice and pork. I prefer the more complex zhongzi from Hong Kong. I had the fish appetizer too, which was very good, but I think they should have used a different type of fish. I also tried the meatballs with crab roe - it was good, but the roe didn't add enough to the dish to be added in the first place IMHO. read more

Crab roe dumplings are good, mushy texture. Crab roe noodles are flavorful, provided with ginger sauce & crab roe on the side. Side dishes include salted peanuts, radish & wood ear mushrooms - all tasty. Easy parking in strip center. Good service, bright, spacious seating on 2nd floor of strip read more

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Holy crab! I can't believe the crab roe tasted as good as it looked! Moreover, I enjoyed every dish here. I learned that this restaurant offers Huaiyang cuisine, a cuisine I've never heard of or ever tried. This type of cuisine focuses on the perseverance of original flavors of the ingredients. Therefore, you know the ingredients are fresh because it tasted so good. The space is clean and inviting and the service was superb. Absolutely a big fan of this place. This is a must try! read more

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Crab roe and rice was tasty! The first bite I couldn't tell how I felt about it. The second bite was SO good. It was buttery, velvety and just tasty! We also had the pork dumplings with fish roe, It was actually a soup. Nothing to rave about but was nice for the cold weather. There was only one waitress serving the room and she was very attentive for being one person only. read more

We Arrived about 3pm on a Sunday, no wait at all! The crab and rice dish were served warm, about $33. There's a good double portion there. It's delicious blue crab and you put it over the rice. I enjoyed it, I just wish it had a little more umami to it, but it's really good and worth trying! I've never had anything like it. I loved the Dan Dan noodles, they had crispy spicy sausage pieces cooked in, really yummy, only $9 The dumplings were the perfect mix of pan-fried and steamed, crispy bottom-- love that! They had a chive/pork filling that was delicious, are those all super quick! $11 if I recall correctly. I got a can soda too. I do think they have a variety of teas. Would absolutely go back again and try some of the dumpling soups. This trip was solely for the crab! Overall, really nice experience and the waitress was really nice as well! read more

XieBao - Crab and Rice, yummy - Chinese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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The restaurant makes dining a true pleasure. Their staff shows outstanding service with perfect timing. Their kitchen delivers value and flavor. Next time I'm around here, I'm stopping in. XieBao delivers the perfect intimate setting. read more

Went for the Crab House and it was a bit misleading. Most crab dishes are 'crab roe' rather than actual crab meat, which I was hoping for. Place was chill, no frills. Service was fine, a bit slower as it got busy. read more

Celebrated our friend's birthday over a scrumptious lunch. We ordered the crab roe noodles, crab roe rice, crab roe xiao long bao, fried sweet & sour branzino, sautéed eel, and popcorn chicken. The service was outstanding especially from Win. She repeatedly checked in on us, refilled our teapot, and surprised our table with a complimentary boxed set of their savory moon cakes to go. What a generous and thoughtful gesture. They were piping hot fresh and delicious. This was a really fun and unique experience. Highly recommend. If you're lucky, Win may be your server. read more

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After reading the reviews, we decided to give this place a try. This restaurant is located right next door to Wu's Fish House and is the latter's polar opposite in terms of design. In contrast to Wu's gray color scheme, the walls are sunshine yellow and create a cheerful atmosphere. What makes the two places similar are the plants in the rafters. Xie Bao also differentiates itself from its neighboring establishment by having black metal partitions with green vines weaving through its bars. We ordered the following: Crab roe and roast duck soup buns - This was pretty good. We've never had it before and only order pork soup buns. Crab roe over rice- this was daughter's favorite. She was craving this and wolfed it down. Shanghai Style Fried Golden Bream- Hubs liked this a lot and said that carp is his favorite fish and this didn't disappoint him. Shrimp roe XO sauce noodles - it was really good. The XO sauce was pretty good , I've never had it before. It looked a little dry but when we mixed it, the noodles were delicious. Shepherds purse wontons in fish soup - Hubs thought that the fish soup was flavorful and it didn't taste like a bouillon. He thought that the wonton was ok but wished that there were more seafood than pork. I ordered a large Iced lemon black tea and it came in a large pitcher. Didn't expect that! It was pretty good and wasn't that sweet at all. I, originally, asked if we could have it unsweetened but was told no. So, thank goodness, it wasn't sweet at the end. Pan Fried Crab Cakes - We were a little disappointed in them in that they looked a bit small and tasted bland and dry. This order was suggested to us by our server. Service was quick and very friendly. Our server was constantly coming back to tell us what discounts were available. Sadly, none of them applied to us. There is also a student discount as well. We were very happy that we got to try this place. Will definitely return to try other items on the menu! read more

Good shanghai good! Also value for money! Nice choice and convenient location ( next to H-mart).