Every time I come here, it's just better and better. I love the rice cakes here SO SPICY, in a great way. I ordered the pho for my first time yesterday and I LOVED IT. The broth is so flavorful and the meat was cooked perfectly. My boyfriend got the drunken noodles and it was a little on the oilier side and the meat was a little chewy, but he liked it. We also shared the kimchi fried rice. No meat in it, so it was a bit less flavorful than I'm used to but for the price and speed of the cuisine, no complaints, but I would recommend maybe a sunny side up egg on top instead of the scrambled in the dish. It would make it less dry and flaky and more flavorful and fresh. read more

Asian Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Such good food. The meat is tasty. The fried shrimp is my favorite. The place has a modern rustic feeling to it. Very clean neat space. Decorations are artistic and eye catching. Overall, I'm glad I visited. One star deduction because the air conditioning inside was too strong. Also, the food was too delicious.. I had no choice but to eat until on the verge of a stomach ache. Still, this place is awesome, and people should check it out! read more

Asian Bistro - Sushi and shrimp salad - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Pretty good fusion, walk up Korean food service. Lol, I know this is a run on sentence but that's the TL;DR of it. I ordered kimchi stir fried with tofu and asked them to hold extra sauce but I don't think they listened. But it was freaking delicious and all that sugar in the sauce was worth breaking my Keto. That's saying a lot. I yelped Korean and got this place as first hit so I guess it's THE Korean be place in Princeton.. read more

Asian Bistro - Last and only opportunity to eat Korean in NJ - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Owners are Koreans and I ordered from their Korean menu. Food was delicious & very fresh and authentic Korean taste. Can tell the owners take pride of their establishment. The inside vibe is very clean. Good soft background light mood music of choice. Owners are very friendly. Very much like the Korean deli style but still feels cozy like a normal restaurant. You go to the counter to order and pay. read more

Amazing. It's a small kind of cafeteria style restaurant- you order and pay, and then they call you up when your food is ready, and you can sit anywhere and eat. Kind of like panera-style. They have a lot of different types of Asian food, Chinese, korean, Japanese, and more. I got the spicy beef stew, which was amazing and a big serving size, my friend got the kimchi stew which she also enjoyed. They prepared the food really quickly, maybe like 5 minutes. The pricing was also really good, considering its Asian food, and great Asian food. read more

Asian Bistro - Spicy beef stew on top, kimchi stew on bottom - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Sautéed Broccoli! Get the broccoli. This is a nice, clean and quiet spot. The food is amazing and the service is quick. I felt like we could have used a little more attention from our server, but we also came during the last hour it was open, so that could have been it. The menu was a bit overwhelming. With so many options, it made it difficult to make a decision. I also didn't like that my roll came out on the same plate with the other person's rolls (thus the pics) but, I can see myself popping in here about once a month for a treat. read more

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Love their Lion King Roll. Been coming here for a long time and their foods is always on point. Bit pricey, but 100% worth it if you want good sushi. I'd stop by here anytime I'm in the area. read more

Their food never fails me, but I think you will have to try several times before you find your favorites. It's absolutely worth giving it a try. read more

Asian Bistro - Drunken Noodle with Beef - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

So yummy everything came out so quick and the portions were very generous. Price is good and food is amazing. Third time coming here and this place never disappoints. read more

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I go here every time I get off the train and they never disappoint. The staff is sweet and the food is great definitely recommend.

We were in town for a quick trip, and found this hidden gem. Really really great food. I had a Korean dish called bibim naengmyeon, which is served cold but the spicy version. It was perfect and just how I remembered it growing up (I'm Korean). My son had their drunken noodles with beef and was delicious. It was Father's Day, and we ordered their steamed mandoo and a dragon roll. So we had all different cuisines and all were delicious. I highly recommend this place. They deserve it. read more

This place is a melody of all Asian food... Yellow Asian that is. I had a lunch platter that was Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.... And all for under $15. Me likey. here's the down load. the parking lot is bad. if you are thinking of going, beat the crowd, for parking. there are plenty of tables to go around. if the main area is full, go to the right where there's more tables. if that's full, go down further. then finally, there's plenty of outdoor seating. go up to the counter and order. they'll give you a pager coaster, kinda like panera. the food service is fast. again, think panera fast. read more

Asian Bistro - Lunch special sashimi box - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

I ordered tofu and kimchi and Krapow To go and they gave me literally 6 small slices of tofu with the kimchi dish. One of the rice came with 3 increasingly smaller cucumber slices each for the side dish. The other with 4. 6 slices of tofu for the entire entre. 7 total cucumber slices for the side dish. Thank you for the plentiful dinner. ...Edit... tried the Krapow and despite me asking for less sodium it tastes like they dumped the salt pot. read more

Asian Bistro - Literally 6 slices of tofu for the entire entre LOL how is this acceptable? Also count the cucumber slices for the side dishes. - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Really unique place to visit if you're with a group that can't decide what Asian fare to eat and don't mind throwing caution to the wind as far as authenticity. I honestly can't say I've sampled Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean under the same roof before at the same time. Now as you may suspect, they may not not excel in all the dishes on the menu given the extensive menu. In fact, there have been times when a dish sampled on one day is slightly different on another. Of the various cuisines represented, the Chinese and Korean food seem to the best. The beef and broccoli is good, although on some days the beef may be a tough chew. The fried rice seems to suffer of an identity crisis as I'm not really sure what flavors are intended. The Japanese, especially the sushi seem to lack authenticity. The spicy tuna rolls just look like a shade of siracha too many. The Vietnamese Pho is ok. Overall Asian Bistro does well in providing a menu with many options from varying cuisines. The options do come at the price of authenticity and at the expense of a higher price point than it would cost if you went to a restaurant that specialized in that cuisine. read more

I came here for lunch with some coworkers and all was fine at first. I told the waitress I could not have any seafood on my plate due to allergy. I ordered something from the lunch special, and I see two sushi-like rolls on my plate. I called the waitress over to ask what it was and she said it was imitation crab (which I'm pretty sure is fish). But she kept saying it's not fish, just imitation crab. I reminded her about my allergy and asked if she could check with the chef. I kid you not.. I look up and the chef is behind the counter licking a spoon (Gross!) So I say "Ok, assuming that the imitation crab isn't seafood... there is still seaweed on the roll." To which the waitress runs off and returns with a small plate of string beans (peace offering?). I mean mistakes happen, but she continued to lie about what food was on my plate. I didn't tip, and on my way out she caught up with me to tell me I can't not leave a tip for table service! I then told the waitress I do not think she deserves a tip after lying to me about what was on my plate, I could have died of an allergic reaction and I don't understand how she could possibly think she deserves anything extra. She practically chased me out of the restaurant even though I was already leaving. Will not return. read more

Amazing every time! We love their food. Their Bulgogi in the hot stone is our favorite. Sushi is always on point too! You will not regret eating here! read more

This review is for the dining portion of the building which is located downstairs. Food: I personally got the black bean noodles. It was okay- nothing special. There were several other dishes that were ordered which was actually pretty good and would entice me to eat at this place again. Cost: The cost was average. Nothing expensive or cheap- mediocre I would say. A group of 5 came out to be about $80 without tip which included 5 entrees and 2 appetizers. Environment: The dining area was a bit small-- if you were to come during dinner rush hour it might be a long wait to get seated. Service: Our waiter Chuck was great, although it seemed like he was in charge of most of the downstairs tables (if not all), the assistant waiters who would take plates away/bring water to the table were very attentive. Uniqueness: They offer a very wide range of dishes and so it is a safe bet to bring a large group of people here. Someone will be able to find something to eat! read more

So glad I found this little tucked away restaurant, right outside downtown Princeton. I've already been here a few times since I discovered it just a month ago. Their sushi rolls are large and filling, and so delicious! And you really can't beat the prices. My friend and I tried the dragon roll, as well as the spicy California and both were about $10 each, which is very inexpensive. If you're on a budget, I would suggest opting for their option of "self service" in which you pick up your own food once it's ready at the counter. The place is very casual and clean. They also have a great perk of getting any free drink when you check in on Yelp. I'll definitely be returning here again to try some more delicious sushi! read more

Asian Bistro - Spicy California roll - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Great place for some tasty Asian food. I'm not often a fan of Asian fusion, but they do it fairly well here - good Japanese, Chinese, and Korean food. Their General Tso's Chicken is tasty, and the meals come with some god sides. There's also a nice option for picking two items. Main downside is that it's a little steep for lunch, being around $10-15 for a meal. Everything tastes pretty good, though, and it's ready fast! read more

Quite a bargain for a nice quick lunch in this neighborhood, featuring comfort Japanese/Korean type of cuisine. Opted for the spicy seafood noodle - lots of clams and squid, very generous! Only hope that they could put more veggie into it. Sashimi lunch box was also a good option. Usually a long line at noon, so come a bit earlier to beat the crowd. read more

Asian Bistro - Spicy seafood noodle. - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

It seems like this place has gotten a little worse recently (I heard management/ownership changed), and they got rid of one of my favorite dishes here which was the Sweet and Sour Beef (they replaced it with Chicken and still charge $19.99, which is pretty appalling). That being said, Asian Bistro is still one of the best options for Asian food in Princeton (probably best for all-around), even if you have to take an Uber to get there. They do Chinese, Japanese, and Korean all decently well, though I would probably call Korean their strong suit? They have a impressively large and diverse menu, and I've rarely been disappointed. They're also pretty generous with portions and giving you things on the side when you order entree-like items, and /most/ of the prices are pretty reasonable. It's hard to beat their "Two-Halves" deal, but I've always found the options to be just a tad limiting for me to do it consistently. My favorite thing from here has to be the Seafood (Scallion) Pancake. They're super generous with the amount of seafood they throw in, especially for the price, and thing is absolutely humongous. They also give you a really great sauce on the side to dip that's probably equally good (it's soy sauce-based, but I can't figure out what makes it so awesome). Other than that, their fried chicken is pretty good (also large portion). If I remember correctly, their green chili meats and pan-fried calamari are also good choices. I've been there so many times it's hard to remember exactly what I've gotten every time, as I mix it up a lot when I don't get my usual seafood pancake, but this place has convinced me that it's probably fine to just trust that any food you get will be pretty good. Definitely a worthwhile pit stop if you're passing through the Junction station, and I'd argue still a worthy trek if you're a fan of Asian food but are stuck on campus. read more

EXCELLENT!! Great menu with a variety of cuisines. Totally worth the the 1 1/2 hour drive. Can't wait to go back! read more

We've been going to this restaurant for years (mostly under previous ownership) and have always enjoyed it. The past two times we've been there (new owners) we've come away feeling that the food is more or less the same - if anything a bit worse - but the prices are ABSURDLY high for what you get and where you're getting it (West Windsor, NJ). Vegetarian bibimbop in a stone pot for $20?? $22 for "two halves"?? Too rich for my blood and that of my friends who used to meet there for lunch. Hoping the new owners will realize their mistake and bring their prices back down to earth. Until then we'll be eating elsewhere. read more

Amazing food... fantastic service... nice cozy place... must visit... we tried the Sushi, spicy shrimps and the server suggested bulgogi.... Everything tasted wonderful... will definitely recommend read more

I usually order takeout. The last 3 orders were either over an hour past the delivery time or delivered to the wrong address. I tried to call and tell them the address was wrong but they never answered. I had to go through GrubHub for refunds. read more

I came here for a lunch with a coworker. This little gem is tucked into a development close to downtown Princeton. I was pleasantly surprised with all the choices the menu included. There were so many lunch specials to choose from! I ended up picking the special alaskan roll, the spider roll, shrimp shumai (which is always a go to for me), and some miso soup. This was one of those days where my brain was hungrier than my belly. The amount of food they gave me was nuts! I would have been fine with one roll and soup. But lucky me I got to taste a lot of different things. The rolls are HUGE. The place was so clean and inviting. The food came out fresh, fast, and presented beautifully. I can't wait to come here again soon. (P.S come here for lunch if you are looking for somewhere quick for a work lunch break! It's kind of their thing for fast lunches! ) read more

Asian Bistro - I promise I'm not a monster I'm just hungry - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

The food makes my mouth water and there is always fast service night and day. The menu and a wide variety of food to choose from (spicy, sweet ect.) Would recommend! read more

Offering both Korean and Japanese fare, Asian Bistro is an average-quality, affordable restaurant with both sit-down and self-service on most nights. When I came here the first time, I had sushi and mostly Japanese dishes, but I later found that the Korean dishes here are far better than the sushi. I ordered the kimchi pancake and stone pot bibimbap. While the kimchi pancake was delicious and very crispy, the stone pot of the bibimbap was essentially cold... hardly like the sizzling dolsot bibimbap that I have found at other places. While the ingredients of the food weren't bad, this cold presentation of the stone pot bibimbap was subpar. When I first came here, I did the sit-down service, but the waiters were a little bit slow. While nice and friendly, they weren't that attentive and took awhile to take our orders and serve us. The price, though, isn't that bad, especially for a restaurant in New Jersey. Each dish was around $11 average, so it's affordable if you're looking for a quick lunch/dinner. The location, right next to Princeton Junction train station, is a little bit secluded and off-the-road, so it is a little out of the way. While the food and service wasn't as strong, the food was decent for the price. If you've exhausted the rest of the Asian restaurants in the area, I would recommend, but I might try other restaurants before returning to Asian Bistro again. read more

I love this place but there is an 8-9 page menu which makes things a little bit tricky but their bibimbap is out of this world!!

We ordered 3 maki rolls and drunken noodles (mild) for dinner through DoorDash, since the reviews on this place are so good. When I opened the order, I was shocked to see that half of the maki rolls were unrolled (busted open), the cucumber was not cut but in big trunks, and very little avocado in the cucumber avocado rolls. What made this dinner the saddest is the vegetable drunken noodle. I have had plenty in the past and this one from Asian Bistro didn't taste anything like it at all. May be they ran out of vegetable because they actually put the stems of romaine lettuce with lots of scallion in it. Yep! Romaine lettuce. I asked for mild and they put those very spicy, tiny red chili peppers in it. That was an expensive sad dinner. We will never order from Asian Bistro again. read more

Good for takeout when you are alone. I like how you can get combination dinners. Not the best flavoring and taste; however, I may order delivery from here again. read more

Asian Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

The food is very good and the staff is extremely nice. The menu is extensive and they are very well organized as far as COVID precautions.

The location of Asian Bistro definitely feels like they're hidden in plain sight. When you find them, you'll definitely ask yourself if this small house-looking place next to a train station is actually a restaurant. The answer is not only a solid yes, but, you should travel off the beaten path to check them out too! They have two 'serving' styles where you either serve yourself or they serve you. I went with the serve yourself route which means water and hot tea is self serve too (which is neat). Their menu is very extensive, ranging many different Asian Cuisines. Normally this flashes warning signals in my mind saying the food must be dumbed down to meet 'standard Asian' flavors rather than the uniqueness of each cuisine. I'm not going to say this place is perfect, but, they're pretty darn close. The basil fried rice is pretty good and you do legitimately taste the Thai basil you'd expect. The tempura is also cooked pretty well with a nice crisp, but not greasy, which is exactly what you'd want from tempura. Is the food absolutely authentic and perfect? Not necessarily, but, you're also next to a train station which will take you to New York City. For the Princeton area, the food is pretty good, served pretty quickly, and the serving sizes will fill you up for sure. If you're in the area, give Asian Bistro a try! Update: I attached a snapshot of the Gluten Free menu I found. While it's awesome they have it, it doesn't look like they use Gluten Free Soy Sauce which is a slight bummer since it does make some dishes taste differently than their Gluten counterparts. I'm also not sure if they cook GF dishes separately on new cookware -- I didn't ask. read more

Asian Bistro - Gluten Free Menu as of Spring 2017. It looks like they try to adapt without using GF Soy Sauce. Not sure if they cook GF food separately. - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

I was happy to visit a new place for lunch in the Princeton Junction area with my co-workers after wearing out the usual suspects in the Asian cuisine marketplace. For the moment, this region remains an outlier for the Asian community, which has its core to the north in Middlesex County, and to the south much closer to Philadelphia. If not for Princeton University's population, we would have even fewer alternatives. Walking in, the first impression is of a smallish floor plan with black lightweight tables and chairs, compact service area toward the rear, and an imposing support structure in the middle of the floor that takes up a lot of space. Apparently, there is also an upstairs and outdoor seating in good weather. The functionality is somewhat challenging. It is not eased by the business model. It is basically cafeteria style. Meals are ordered at the back service area where the kitchen and register are. Payment is made upon ordering, after which you can go to your table to wait to be buzzed when your food is ready. It comes out on trays and the customer returns to the service area to pick it up and goes back again to the table. Efficient for the kitchen and register person, but not so much at a busy lunch where diners and take outers create a bit of a jam. Not a big deal, but it creates a little extra noise and confusion. Word is that the Korean menu is best of all offerings, and as that is the least available alternative in the area, we targeted it for lunch. We had the Bibimbap, Soft Tofu Stew, and Fried Rice Omelet. Each came with a small cup of Miso Soup. My friends were quite satisfied with their dishes, but although I tasted a spoonful of both, it was not enough to draw any conclusions. I can only report that both were pleased and wanted to return because they were impressed with the quality and taste. My Fried Rice Omelet was somewhat ill defined in the menu; stating that the Rice and Veggies were "wrapped" in the egg omelet. I would describe it as a mountain of fried rice and veggies with the omelet thrown over the top of the mount like a blanket. The egg was not cooked with the stuffing, but placed on afterward, making it impossible for the three primary ingredients to get to know each other in the kitchen. I did not mind doing the cutting and mixing, but it would have been much better had the marriage happened before being put to bed. Also, I could be wrong, but the red webbing drawn on top of the omelet tasted like ketchup when I stuck my finger in it and put it on my tongue to satisfy my curiosity. Really? Ketchup? I added a long squirt of Sriracha to help give the spice quotient a lift. It did the trick, and thereafter I enjoyed the dish. They also have Joe's Tea in the fridge, which I selected with the free drink with lunch Yelp coupon. It was fine and brewed right in Upper Montclair, NJ. I will definitely return to Asian Bistro as it is a nice addition to the otherwise fairly meager choices for Asian kitchens. It will join the lunch list of decent places to eat here in P'ton Junction, aka West Windsor. As I work through the menu the ranking could certainly improve. 02/11/2014 Return Visit - Rather than enjoying it more with some familiarity, I am actually enjoying it less. I have now eaten/tasted/sampled 6 lunch meals, and taken the pulse of my lunch mates to have their perspective. It seems that first impressions are being maintained. The Korean offerings are decent, but the rest of the menu is several grades below. For example: ~ The Udon Soup didn't have much flavor, the noodles were al dente (to be kind). ~ Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura also had little taste beyond the outer shell although it looked good. Even applying hot sauce failed to revive it. ~ The Drunken Noodles looked exactly like what can be found in a Thai restaurant, but not the taste and complexity. The dish was bland, the onions hard. The shop lacked Chili Flakes and Powder to apply to the serving to bring up the flavor. ~ The Egg Roll was inedible. ~ The Dumplings were cold. All three of us left disappointed that this was the best Asian Bistro could do. What is obvious is that there appears to be a trend of calling the attempt to draw customers by naming a restaurant with a term like, "Bistro," or "Fusion," with only lip service to a real fusion kitchen that knows how to prepare the dishes of other nations. This place is owned/operated by Koreans. They do a respectable job with their ethnic cuisine. Everything else is a bit of a masquerade. The other countries' food offerings look authentic, but the taste and concept are too often missing. This suggests that the chef may have the technique for making something look right, but not the understanding of how it should be prepared for the palate to be satisfied. Korean Bistro would be the better name. read more

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Came here with my cousin's wife when I first got off the train in Princeton. I was starving and begged her to take me to the nearest deli, restaurant, or even field with wild berries for me to graze. Luckily, she pointed me in the direction of this place, which is literally a few steps away from the Princeton Junction station. I want to preface this by saying that the food itself was nothing stellar, but definitely quite tasty. They didn't go above and beyond, they honored the check-in offer for a free beverage and were extremely friendly. You order up at the counter, sit down and in five minutes your $12.99 lunch special will be ready for you up front. Everything is served on trays, cafeteria-style, which I thought was cute. I had chicken with broccoli, some shrimp fried rice, we split veggie dumplings and my cousin's wife ordered shrimp pad thai, miso soup. I like that they seem to dance around the map of Asian cuisines- Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean- and again, not the best I've ever had, but so much food for the price. And don't get me wrong, it may not be gourmet, but we finished every last bite. It was flavorful, made quickly, and I do really enjoy the trays. I'm most definitely a fan. read more

Asian Bistro - lunch special $12.99- great value - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

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Quick place to grab some Asian food. The food are okay. My favorite dish is spicy seafood noodle soup. Some of the dishes are a bit greasy for me. read more

Asian Bistro - Pho beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Excellent Asian bistro that serves a variety of cuisines. There's Chinese if you have people that aren't adventurous, there's sushi, which is fresh and well made as well as cooked Japanese dishes such as Tempura, but my all time favorite is Jajangmyeon : Korean Black Bean Sauce Noodles. Not available in all Korean restaurants and the one here tastes homemade. So good and good for you. Outdoor seating is nice, you can see the (Metro North?) train fly by. read more

Asian Bistro - Korean Black Bean Sauce Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Came here with wife and kid and everyone loved it. Wife ordered Singapore noodles best Singapore noodles I ever tasted anywhere my kids ordered teriyaki chicken that was pretty good also my other son don't like Chinese food at all but he enjoyed their ribs and I got Pekin style pork chops all we will be coming back here read more

This brought me to a "moment".... One of those days in life where you're hungry and ALL you need is a good night out for Asian food or a hug. I got the hug later, but this was definitely a winner! I have FOUND my "Asian" hang out spot to meet friends in Central Jersey.. THINK about NO Nassau street parking craziness, cheaper than area eats, and AWESOME food. Short Review: This is modern, chic, clean and MOST OF ALL... TASTY! Long Review: Food: A (not exactly culinary excellence- but one of those places that will NOT disappoint you).. definite mmMMms and FINALLLLLLLLLLY some good Asian food in Princeton! We had "two halves" for $11 (half Pad thai which was delicious and half teriyaki broccoli and shrimp). It also came with two dumplings, tempura zucchini, a cream salad of sorts, and salad with ginger dressing... We also ordered a dragon roll (also $11 but it had 9 pieces I think, and we were stuffed)! For dessert, we ordered fried ice cream. The coating was a bit too thick, but it was still delicious. Ambiance: B+ (I bunched this up with an A+ for the clean pan asian feel/decor and look with the awkward location that prompted a B... it's nestled away from Nassau and near the train station), but completely fine for commuters since it's a mile off Washington Rd. from route 1 Service: A-... there is something great about not having to wait on a server to bring water, take a while, work on another table, coming back and asking if you're ready but the person you're with wasn't and the waiter/ess takes another unnecessary 15 minutes. WELL, here's how it works: you enter, order at the main counter, pay, get a red buzzer (yes like a chain restaurant buzzer) when you're food is ready. The food came out within 10 minutes... and staff was VERY nice. Definitely try this place out! read more

Asian Bistro - Perfect ending: fried ice cream - Chinese Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Another neighborhood gem, wonderful place, al most anything you can order here soup, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Sushi, amazing place. Restaurant is clean, mgmt. is nice, optional outside sitting, you will enjoy it. read more