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Hunan Manor

3.3 (116 reviews)
ModerateChinese
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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Cucumber salad & Cabbage potato sheets
Amy I.

I have ALWAYS enjoyed the food from here but had only ever got Take-out - So today I decided to treat myself and dine in and they did not disappoint. The food tbe decor and the service were TOTAL PERFECTION

Monica S.

Traditional Chinese food. I know this place from my friends and neighbors. Now I visit there at least once a week!

Brianna S.

Hold the PHONE and change the number to calling Hunan Manor for reservations or pickup. We were thinking of grabbing Indian this cold rainy day but actually wanted to try something a little different and new. We heard about this place recently and decided it was worth the 50 minute drive. GUYS- ALMOST ONE HOUR DRIVE and I'm looking forward to doing it again. Read to find out why. Keep in mind, my husband and I are pretty adventurous so we wanted to try some funky things on the menu a standard American would not normally eat. Here's what we ordered. Food: Starters. 1.) Thin sliced pork belly with spicy sauce. YUM! I've never heard of fresh steamed pork belly. It's served on this cute bamboo mini drying rack. Not only a pleasant display but delicious and flavorful. The dipping sauce was unlike anything I've ever had. Chili, not too spicy, oily goodness. 2.) Preserved Eggs, I'm not sure where to begin with these. They look very interesting and are possibly my favorite appetizer I've ever eaten. They texture is marvelous but not for the faint of heart as the eggs do look 'preserved.' But once you bite into these jellicious love pockets, you wont regret it. A seriously delicious unique dish. Main Course. 1.) I ordered the frog hot plate. Now this dish is spicy, the type that will burn your mouth off, but in a sick and twisted way, I loved it. The only thing I'd mention is it had a LOT of tiny bones. Something to keep in mind as Hunan Food is served different then most foods I'm used too. I should of asked about how the frog was served as I could of done without the mini bones. 2.) The Beef Elbow. You read that right, BEEF ELBOW. Guys, I can't even begin to describe this dish. It was like a creamy coated, tender, fall of the bone beef joint of heaven (ha!). I highly-highly recommend trying this dish. It was massive and one of a kind delicious. We ordered it 'not too spicy.' We had pleanty to take home and enjoy later too. Dessert. We ordered the red beans pastries. I actually grew up having the Korean version of these so I knew what these were going to taste like for the most part. Their little drizzle of honey on top of these cuties sends them home with the gold. Atmosphere: The place is super charming. They have lovely architecture and a homey feel. I think the waistaff is the luck of draw. Some of the staff seem to be missing as much charismatic abilities as others but I do think it's a language barrier. It seemed like this restaurant attracts a lot of native Hunan folks, so I can't blame them for hiring some staff to support that! Overall I'd highly recommend this spot to people who like to try new things. It was a tasty slice of Asia that I can't wait to show to friends and family. Simply delicious, super different, and an enjoyable evening. I'll be coming back for menu exploring, and definitely those good ol' preserved eggs!

All of the foods in all of the glory
Katy Q.

Party of 11 walks in on a Monday afternoon. No we didn't make reservations and somehow was able to fit ourselves in their small dedicated parking lot. Staff did not try to hide their annoyance. Not tons of customers but they didn't want to merge some tables together for us so we were squashed in one round table in the back. They do have high chairs so that was good for the kiddo. We ordered 10 dishes, which came with 10 bowls of rice. We're mostly northerners, so only 3 of our dishes were actually spicy, and maybe that's why, but most things ranged from bland to tasteless. And the spicy ones (the good stuff) was too much for us. The better ones were basket popcorn chicken (spicy) and the pork belly chunks (lightly sweetened). Their also known for their shredded potato (with egg yolk), and the favorite was alcoholic tapioca desert soup, but I didn't have any. The hanging white meat rack and the riced baby back ribs were the least popular. And the spicy rice noodle was like 90% peppers (for flavor) and not much actual substance. Overall there's not much good finds for a large, non-spice enjoying party, but its fast, cheap, and local to the area. And since it was my cousin footing the bill (poor Rutgers student), the place served sufficiently for our lunch event.

Pork belly in spicy garlic sauce with cucumber $10.95
Michelle T.

My fiance and I visited this place for the first time on a Saturday evening for dinner. Parking wasn't too difficult as there were plenty of street metered parking spots. We got in around 6pm and were seated right away. SERVICE - Friendly bi-lingual (English & Chinese) staff. Food came out pretty quickly. DECOR - Beautiful Asian-themed interior that feels very intimate and cozy with partitions in between seating areas. Good for parties of any sizes. FOOD - Hit or miss! A bit pricey for their basic/quite ordinary ingredients but you do get good portions. I love that the menu has a bunch of pictures!! [SLICED PORK BELLY IN SPICY GARLIC SAUCE WITH CUCUMBER 晾杆白肉] - $10.95 - Large slices of pork belly. The cucumber complements these very well! Sauce is very tasty and not too spicy. Great for sharing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! [CHINESE YAM WITH PORK RIB SOUP 山藥?骨湯] - $14.95 - Very flavorful and rich broth that's refreshing at the same time. My favorite dish out of everything we tried! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! [STEAMED EGGPLANT WITH SALTED EGG YOLK 鹹蛋黃蒸茄子] - $15.95 - This dish is pretty heavy with grease and overly salty. But has good flavor and good with rice. Kinda expensive tho for an eggplant? [BRAISED PORK BELLY MAO'S STYLE 毛式紅燒肉] - Nowhere near as tender as what we expected. These are actually kinda tough and dry. And NOT spicy at all. I guess that is Mao's style :p [SAUTEED SLICED BEEF WITH FRESH CHILI 小炒黃牛肉] - $18.95 - Spicy! Very flavorful. The fiance liked this a lot but it was too salty for me. Good with rice. [SAUTEED SPICY CAULIFLOWER 有機花菜] - $14.95 - Mildly spicy, nice flavor with the chili. [ICE JELLY WITH BROWN SUGAR 桂花冰粉] - $4.95 - I like the brown sugar and the dried raisin toppings, however the jelly itself has no taste or flavor. Would make a very refreshing dessert for the summer time. Overall we enjoyed our meal, especially the appetizers. Would like to come back and try some more dishes! (They do have a large menu)

Steven N.

Classy place for hunan food. The decor is very ancient chinese looking. The service is pretty good But might be intimidating for non chinese people. We got the beef dish and the lamb in hot sauce stew. Each one was delicious spicy and salty. You need to eat with rice. Go with the cauliflower and the string bean dish for veggies. Everything is family style here.

Sweet Snow Fungus Soup w/Gogi Berries
Pamela L.

Everyone, meet my son, his middle name is "Spicy". Yes, he loves anything spicy and this is his favorite restaurant. If he could eat here everyday, he would. We have been coming here for years. The owner is very nice and the staff, well, I am biased about them. I read lots of negative reviews on service but for me, they are the most darling group of guys that always make sure that we have a wonderful meal each time we dine here. I know them all by name. I strongly recommend that you order from their regular menu. Their lunch menu is fine but to truly taste their amazing dishes, you should order from the regular menu if this is your first time here. The reason why we love eating here, the chef has a knack for picking the right chili peppers for each dish that he creates. You might order three different spicy dishes but each dish will surprise you. One might be a numbing spice, another with a hint of sweetness and another might not hit you in the back of the tongue until later. Aside from the regular menu, there is a separate menu that the chef has created. I think he likes to experiment with creating new dishes. Tonight, we tried one of his newest creations, Trio of Mushrooms Stew Pork Tripe. There was a kick to it which was surprisingly delish with a hint of ginger. We have just about tried every dish on the menu. There are a few misses for us, but overall, all the other dishes are amazing. Tonight, one of the waiters surprised us with some dessert (Sweet Snow Fungus Soup). It was the perfect ending to a spicy meal, very refreshing. FYI, snow fungus is great for boosting the collagen in your skin. Why do you think Asians look so young? I made sure to eat all the snow fungus in my bowl. Note: Due to the many negative reviews on their soup dumplings, we have never tried it. So, no comment.

Zoey H.

Haven't been there for a while since Covid. The food is tasty as always. Love the fish soup a lot. You won't find any original Hunan style restaurant like Hunan Manor in this area. Highly recommend for spicy food lovers.

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Stephanie W.

The interior is very beautiful with plenty of seating for group or intimate parties. This seems to be a very popular spot on Friday evenings for a younger crowd, which maybe why there no alcohol on the menu. With such a fancy interior I was shocked that the beverages were canned. We started with the dumplings. We both wanted to try an authentic appetizer. The dumplings quickly fell apart upon grabbing them, they seemed a little quickly put together and not steamed completely. The pork seemed a little undercooked. The service seemed a little clumsy. My friend's soup came out about 3-4 minutes before my food arrived and there was no communication on when my food was to arrive. He went for something authentic, which he truly enjoyed. They warned him that the food is typically very spicy but they would adjust it for him and they did. I went American Chinese, a dish I tend to get often, it lacked flavor. The beans seemed a little over cooked, the chicken had no flavor but it was all drowning in what appeared to be a red bean curd sauce. I left unsatisfied.

Hunan style dry spicy chicken
Elise H.

Great place to come with family to try Hunan style Chinese food! Came here on a quiet evening with my immediate family. Beautiful wooden cabinets, screens, and delicate artwork line each wall. Neon lights shine through the curvatures in the ceiling to create a dim yet moody atmosphere. Service was somewhat quick and non-descript; there wasn't much opportunity for questions or conversation. The food, in general, is well-made, balanced, and flavorful. One of my favorites was the pork belly with preserved vegetables- the wilted dark vegetables soaked up the savory juices of the pork to give a salty and savory flavor punch on top of a delectably soft, tender cut of pork. I'd definitely come back here for some quality Chinese food. Would recommend for a nice sit down dinner date.

毛氏红烧肉。肉很新鲜。
Q Z.

Awesome! I don't care about those bad reviews, I love this restaurant. As a Chinese native, I highly recommend this restaurant. Let's see, what's good about this restaurant? Great ambience: good music taste and not too loud; good use of LED lights; great furniture; overall great cleanliness and stylish upholstery. Lightning-fast, highly responsive service: first dish came up within two minutes of ordering tasting fantastic. I didn't go hungry for more than three minutes after arriving at this place. Didn't have to wait for more than ten seconds for waiter to come over after calling on him. The food, let's just say, is fantastic. Fresh, good balance of spices, not just one of those where they use spiciness and a lot of lettuce to cover up the mess of the frozen fish filets or porkchops. In conclusion, this is the best Hunan restaurant I've been to in the United States!

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4.0
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1.0 mi
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This restaurant features a minimalist Shanghai-style design, centered around a striking red and…read moregold color palette. Although the decor is simple, the bold use of red and gold makes it highly memorable--and the space is very clean. Even though the bowls and chopsticks are disposable, there's clear attention to detail. The chopsticks feel great to use, and they are even engraved with "上海小笼," which is a thoughtful touch. The bowls are made of thick, sturdy paper, with a beautiful red base and gold rim--both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. Ordering is done through a self-service kiosk, but there are still staff members nearby. When it's not busy, they are friendly and happy to assist with any questions. The Noodle in Scallion Sauce (上海葱油拌麵) has a rich scallion oil flavor with perfectly chewy noodles, while the Cold Noodle w. Peanut Butter Sauce (麻將涼拌麵) is packed with a strong peanut flavor and equally chewy texture. Both dishes are delicious and taste very similar to Taiwanese sesame noodles. Every dish is served fresh and hot, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. Whenever I'm in Edison, I can't help but come back to try more items on the menu.

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4.1
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4.5
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After visitation for a beloved family member while in New Jersey state, my party arrived super…read moreearly and waited 1.25 hour for opening on a Saturday. We were second standing outdoors waiting in this big fat long line. Immediately upon opening for the day the line nearly forced entry near stampede and this cafe was immediately packed to full occupancy of patrons with free seating. The Yelp reviews are accurate and truthful. The food is great. This is a small cafe with only approximately eight tables. I do not recommend large parties of five and greater. It is no-frills, but not exactly "hole in the wall" type that lack in aesthetics for upscale lavish atmosphere but the deficiency is resolved in the food quality. There is one sole functioning restroom in the whole business, ergo, stand in line and wait. We entered hungry in a lugubrious sense of deep sorrow, but exited hunger pangs fulfilled. When exiting upon completion of our lunch meal, there was a line that quickly formed outdoors waiting. Unfortunately, access to this cafe in Edison, NJ is by car only and there is a free parking lot that is shared with neighboring businesses located in a small shopping complex. There are no business cards, and no takeout menus available. Customer service is efficient as the staff worked methodically hustling busy to take orders and fulfillment. Our male waiter was attentive to respond to our inquiries and make suggestions based on our desires. I was able to keep the sales receipt. Price is in the rationale realm of stagflation totaling $41.75. Nota Bene: No table hibernation as the table turnover is fast pace with a line overflowing outdoors which cannot interrupt the flow. My foodie synopsis: Pork steam soup dumplings, 6 pcs, siu2 lung4 baau1, 小籠包, $8.75 Very juicy, flavorful and great. It was served piping hot. This is my favorite default dish for every visit at any Shanghainese ethnic cuisine. However, there were no serving tongs provided for this particular appetizer which is industry standard. Preserved cabbage with pork noodle soup, syut3 coi3 juk6 si1 min6, 雪菜肉絲麵 $9.50 This is a satisfying Chinese comfort food. This noodle soup was abundant with noodles, pork and chopped vegetables. It provided warmth to my very broken heart. Shanghai chicken in wine sauce, zeoi3 gai1, 醉雞, $8.95 A traditional Chinese cold appetizer, aka Chinese Drunken chicken made with Chinese Shaoxing cooking wine. It has amazing flavor and texture to be deliciously enticing. Of course, the cooking wine brings flavor to this appetizer making you want more. Shanghai pan fried U-Don noodle, soeng6 hoi2 cou1 caau2 min6, 上海粗炒面, $11.95 Abundant noodles with good consistency and it not heavily filled with grease and oil.

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4.1
(145 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Sunday Lunch with friends. One of them has been eaten to…read morethis place a few times and he suggested to go there; The restaurant is quiet and cozy, very spacious and you can literally have a conversation without yelling, there was not background music neither; We ordered Pork Juicy Buns and different variety of Dumplings for the table and they were very good and fresh, you can watch at the ladies making the buns and dumpling that people order, from the dining area; we had also the fried buns and a dessert; A couple things went off though; the tap water was not good to drink so I asked for bottles of water and they don't have any bottles of water available for selling; I asked for Hot Tea then and also that wasn't available, ( I had never experienced an Asian restaurant without Hot tea) , so I went to the store next door to buy water for me and my friends ; It would be a good upgrade to sell bottles of water; Overall the food and service was good, the ambience was nice;

I was invited by friends to dine at Wu's Shanghai Dumpling in North Brunswick NJ. It was my first…read moretime visiting, and as someone who grew up enjoying Asian cuisine, I was excited to see if they truly serve authentic Shanghai dumplings. Once we were seated, my friend ordered a variety of dishes for us to have. Pork Juicy Buns, Dumplings (Chicken & Sweet Corn, Beef & Water Chestnut, Spicy Pork & Kimch) as well as Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Buns. To my surprise, Wu's Shanghai Dumpling met my expectations. The dumplings were really good overall, and the Pork Juicy Buns standout that afternoon because they were really delicious. The service was good and the ambiance was pleasant and we enjoyed overall our dining experience. One negative note however, their service water tasted off. One of my friend even had to step out to buy bottled water since it wasn't available in the restaurant. At this time, I'd rate this restaurant 4 stars and I'd definitely come back to try more items on their menu. Hopefully next time, they'll offer good service water or bottled water instead.

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