Lily House Chinese Restaurant

Great restaurant for authentic Chinese cuisine flavors. Favorite dishes so far crispy fish…read moreSzechuan, crispy noodle with vegetables, scallion pancake and many more. The sushi is also great. Support this local favorite! They are a gem. Food is so good its all gone before I get to take pictures.

The food was very oily and all mushed up seems there are smaller portions and higher price under…read morenew ownership not a great place to start a new business with new owners

Sex on the Beach Roll

Salmon Toro Tartar

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Great Wall Roll

5 Grains Rice

3.3(64 reviews)

1.4 mi

You definitely don't go here for the atmosphere-you go for the food. It was a cold night and I was…read morein the mood for some ma la flavors to get warm. I had seen this restaurant a couple of times so decided to give them a try. It is a small place, with four tables that seat four people, and a couple that seat two. One of the side walls is covered with printouts of a number of the dishes, which can be helpful for those that don't know what some of the dishes look like. There is only one person working both the register and the tables, so patience is appreciated here. Did I mention earlier that I was cold? We walked over from the parking lot under the highway (free on Saturday nights) and was very chilled by the time we entered. Cold and hungry, we ordered lamb with cumin and ma la pot chicken. My companion ordered snow pea tips and vegetable mei fun. To start, we split an order of pan fried vegetable dumplings. The waitress checked to be sure that we wanted all that food for two people-the ma la pot chicken alone is big enough to split between two people (or one VERY hungry person). Reassuring her that we wanted all that food, we settled down to wait. The dumplings came out first, and we are still trying to decide what the filling was comprised of. Carrots, cabbage and....daikon? Not sure, but it was delicious and increased our expectation for the rest of the meal. Next came the ma la pot chicken and I immediately understood why she wanted to confirm our order. I definitely was not finishing all of that in one sitting. The chicken had some lovely crunchy bits around the edges and while the dish itself is dry, the chicken was not. The ma la flavor filled my mouth and warmed my stomach. Lamb with cumin is a great dish to pair with rice, and half a bowl of rice was gone before I even blinked. My companion noted that their vegetable mei fun was flavorful and not oily although the snow pea tips could have been more tender. Overall, the meal was flavorful and a prefect choice on a cold night. I need to come back here and try out a couple more dishes that I usually order, and try a new one or two (spicy and sour potato, shredded???). Yes please!!

Had the pork fried rice. Good arbiter of the food. Not bad but not my cup of tea. New to try the…read moreother offerings and maybe the stars will increase. Also no snark odd large size rice. Just one size.

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Sweet and sour pork

Gem Bistro

4.5(41 reviews)

1.2 mi

Very Yum. Got the lamb hot pot (its dry pot), asked not too spicy for my Mother and it was just…read moreright. Lamb is gamey like it's supposed to be but be warned. The garlic veg (baby bok choy) was good but my Mom said it needed soy sauce. Thing is you gotta eat it before you eat anything spicy or you can't taste the delicate flavor. Shredded potatoes was different from the hot and sour version I usually get, its spicier. And the Garlic sauce with pork is spicy and has that kinda smoky sweetness is the best way I can describe it. The best Chinese I've had in awhile. I wish it was closer to where I live we swung over after getting out of Newark airport on our way home. Lady was nice but doesn't speak much English so the fact that we ordered online instead of the phone was probably for the best.

Really authentic Chinese food u wouldn't even expect by the looks of the bistro. Really good price…read moretoo for the food quality

Old Spicy Chicken Beef Malatang Tofu fish fillet

Pork in a scoop

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Gummy noodles and cold chicken very chewy !!!

Golden Eagle Chinese Restaurant

3.3(29 reviews)

1.2 mi

I have been a loyal customer for the last 8 years. My family and I love this place. What we order…read moreis what we get everytime. Consistent quality and great portion sizes.

This small shop along Harrison Avenue serves Chinese food. We tried their Fried Dumplings, and they…read morewere quite good. While they weren't the best, they were still a decent option for a local restaurant. I would advise patrons to use cash, as they offer discounts if you pay through cash.

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China Wok

2.9(23 reviews)

1.5 mi

Made an Uber eats order and it was pretty disappointing…read more The sauce on the General Tsos chicken was a completely different flavor than most Chinese food (seemed to be overpowered by the sweet and sour sauce they added to the mix). The pork fried rice had an okay smokey flavor from the pork but wasn't anything to write home about. The crab rangoon was a weird chewy texture and barely even had a crab flavor. Overall I would not try again.

Very good food and friendly service. They always get my order right if I want to change something…read morefrom the menu.

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Tiam Tiam

4.7(193 reviews)

1.4 mi

First time here and came with my coworkers on a weekday - it was packed! There's street parking,…read moreand while the restaurant itself is on the smaller side with limited seating, they also have outdoor seating that's perfect on a nice day. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made for a great first impression! The portions are HUGE for the price, and everything we ordered was delicious. The Taiwanese popcorn chicken was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spices and was incredibly crispy! The pork chop fried rice was massive--you definitely get your money's worth. My favorite was the oyster pancake; they were so generous with the oysters, and it was packed with flavor. Overall, an awesome dining experience with great food, generous portions, and excellent service. I'll definitely be coming back! Hopefully they can open another location with a parking lot!

Their brunch is now on Saturdays, closed on Sundays. 10a open on Saturdays, brunch starts 11am now…read more They have a new granola ($15 for a bag!) or the mochi version (only $7 which is better). The Korean bacon was ok, but the rice needs work (definitely doesn't reheat well)- lots of rice. The pork chop was better in the past. Oyster soup now a lot more expensive and the menu generally overall more expensive, but same boba French Toast and Takodog.

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Taiwanese popcorn chicken

China King

3.4(7 reviews)

1.2 mi

Food is always fresh and hot . Fast friendly service . Chicken and broccoli is the best .read more

This is basically a Chinese takeout restaurant, but they have some other options as well. They also…read moreoffer Hawaiian barbecue plates and Peruvian dishes. For an appetizer here, I had their bbq chicken wings. I highly recommend them. They were coated in a garlic bbq sauce and were very juicy and filled with flavor. The main dishes we had were the Hawaiian chicken barbecue with french fries (rice is available instead) and lomo salteado, a Peruvian dish. The barbecue chicken was very good - it came with three well-cooked cutlets of meat with crinkle cut french fries. It was a pretty standard barbecue plate. The lomo salteado was not bad either. The gravy in the dish was a little more watery than it should be, but overall, it contained all the necessary ingredients and was very filling. The staff here is very polite and friendly as well.

Fried chicken with platanos

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Garlic Chicken Wings, Lomo Salteado, and Hawaiian BBQ

Sun Wah Chinese Kitchen

3.9(16 reviews)

0.2 mi

I've lived in Kearny for 3 years and this spot hits like a jackpot every single time. I was born…read moreand raised in Brooklyn and when I tell you Sun Wah brings me back to my kid days, oh man oh man! I'd order chicken wings with pork fried rice or crab sticks and just enjoy a Sunny day on my grandmas porch

Very kind lady that works the front and she never seems to miss a day! She remembers familiar faces…read moreand is able to be friendly with people. It's a small restaurant with a couple of tables to sit in. And the food always comes out consistent!

Ramen Gami

4.4(287 reviews)

2.1 mi

The broth was flavorful and rich…read more The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, featuring modern decor, spotless cleanliness, and a tidy layout. Portions are generously sized, offering good value for money, and the prices are fair. The staff was highly attentive and warm. There is some local parking but you have to look for it. Highly recommend.

I'm at Ramen Gami a minimum of twice a week, and last night reminded me exactly why. After a long,…read moreexhausting day, I decided to stop by because I can never go wrong here. I ordered a poke bowl with spicy mayo and pork gyoza, and let me tell you, this meal completely turned my night around. The poke bowl was truly a work of art. The placement of the protein, the vibrant colors, and the freshness were so beautiful and intentional that I literally felt joy just looking at it. And the flavors? Absolute perfection. Every bite was packed with freshness and love, you can taste the care Mike and his team put into their dishes, and honestly, it should be studied. So yes, I'm here giving them their well-deserved flowers. Ramen Gami is a true gem, and there isn't a single thing I've tried here that I haven't absolutely loved!!!

Ramen pork

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Chinatown Diner of 88

3.7(10 reviews)

2.0 mi

Honestly pretty warm and welcoming. The food keeps me full and I can't really complain about that…read more It being in a ymca is a little weird but when you're sitting down you'd hardly notice if you aren't looking around. Atmosphere is pretty chill and they've even got fish to keep you company.

This is a restaurant hidden inside a YMCA. Typically I enjoy going to hole in the wall eateries or…read moreplaces that's hidden from the main street. The main thing that sticks out is that the menu prices are significantly more expensive from other comparable Chinese take outs. Its on par with sit down restaurants level prices. The quality of food is about same as others in the area, maybe cleaner tasting, but spending about $15 for Chinese takeout is not something I would do on a regular basis.

Ma po tofu

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Just outside the YMCA

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Millz B.

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8

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12 years ago

Best chinese food in the area! Great shrimp fried rice, sesame seed chicken and shrimp roles. Quick delivery too

André N.

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9

0

8 years ago

Don't let the looks fool you, they make some good Chinese food!!

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