Nan King Restaurant

The highlight of the meal was easily the hot appetizer -- the wontons in chili oil. The delicate…read morewontons were packed with flavorful filling and coated in a rich, aromatic chili oil that delivered the perfect balance of heat, spice, and savory depth. The sauce had just enough numbing warmth without overpowering the dish, and every bite was incredibly satisfying. The texture combination of silky wrappers and bold sauce made it an unforgettable starter. Beyond the appetizer, the restaurant offered a warm atmosphere and attentive service that made the dining experience even better. The presentation was thoughtful, portions were generous, and the flavors tasted authentic and carefully prepared. If you enjoy dishes with a little spice and a lot of flavor, the wontons in chili oil are absolutely worth ordering. I would definitely come back just for them.

Kendall Park, NJ - the unassuming location of this restaurant in the corner of a strip mall belies…read moreits presentation of some of the best Chinese food I've had in NJ/NY, and in a region with no shortage of good-to-great authentic Chinese cuisine, that's saying something! When it comes to food, I never judge a burger by its bun, so thanks to Yelp for helping me find it. The sign in the window says "Asian fusion" which usually sends me running as it's often a cop-out label for bad mixed-up Asian cooking, but this is authentic y'all, meaning true-to-tradition dishes with a sometimes more contemporary application of ingredients or flavors. The "fusion" part must come from the fact that they have a small Taiwanese section as well as the main Szechuan/Sichuan menu, alongside a few familiar Chinese-American favorites like sesame chicken or broccoli x protein, so you can get that here too. Everything we ordered was phenomenal! Great flavors, generous portions, cooked with confidence and finesse. Compliments to the kitchen - they really know what they're doing. Not a single dish was lacking. They even put out peanuts at the start and serve fresh orange slices at the end of the meal. Very old school. We loved it all: * Salt & white pepper crispy chicken ("Taiwanese specialty") - well-battered and flavored, and perfectly crispy * Taiwanese minced pork rice * Chicken red curry - fabulous, with fresh vegetables and just the right balance of spice * Golden dish (fish) - very special dish in a salted duck egg yolk batter * Beef chow fun * Marinated crispy duck Wish I lived closer, but will definitely come back when we are in the area. Best of the best - very highly recommended!

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Salt & White Pepper Crispy Chicken

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Golden Fish battered with Salted Egg Yolk

China Garden

3.2(56 reviews)

2.4 mi

Had ordered from them before and they messed up the order and forgot an item. Mistakes happen, so I…read moreordered from them this past Friday. Never again. My total was $22.39 and my credit card was charged $25.06. It's not even about the money, it's the principle. While it's only a few dollars it's deceitful business practice. I have attached photos. I didn't bother attaching the photo of the hair I found in my food.. yuck.

We've hosted two large events at this restaurant--one with about 130 guests and another with nearly…read more400--and both experiences were outstanding. The manager was professional, responsible, and incredibly easy to work with from start to finish. Planning a large event can be stressful, but they made the entire process smooth. They were flexible with our budget, offered helpful suggestions. We enjoyed the food and service were excellent. Even with hundreds of guests, everything was well organized, the staff was attentive, and the event ran smoothly. Our guests had a wonderful time. If you're looking for a restaurant that can successfully host large banquets or special events, we highly recommend this place. Their experience, attention to detail, and commitment to customer service made both of our events memorable and stress-free. 很好的中餐馆，经理非常负责，及时回复，安排妥当，非常配合。我们的第二个聚会有400人，还有主题装饰，餐馆提供了很多方便。非常感谢！

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Total was $22.39 but I was charged $25.06. Meaning he purposely ran the card at a higher amount.

Golden East Garden

3.8(115 reviews)

4.8 mi

Authentic Chinese cuisine! They have pu pu platters and mu goo guy pan and rare dishes you cannot…read moreget anywhere else around here. The waiters and waitresses are dedicated workers, and the restaurant is super clean!

Golden East Garden has been my go-to place in EB when you just want some comforting Americanized…read moreChinese food. Granted, I've only dined in, but found the food to be consistent every time. The menu has all the classics you'd expect....like wonton soup, lo mein, and my personal favorite, General Tso's. I find that the quality of the food here is a bit better than most Chinese takeout places. The entrees are yummy, the portions are generous, and the staff is always very friendly. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes. I've had their beef lo mein, and the crispy hong kong noodles with seafood, chicken and broccoli - all of it is very delicious. When dining in, they set on each table a bowl of fried wonton chips with the duck sauce that's also amazing. If you're looking for quality Chinese food in the area, try this place. Definitely worth a visit!

First time here.

Moo Shu Pork

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No spotty silverware here!

Lucky Star Tasty Food

4.5(8 reviews)

6.9 mi

I got the vegetarian spicy dry noodles( not on the menu). The one on the menu was dry stir fried…read more rice noodles with veg and meat. They were nice enough to change the menu . Also got Pork chive dumplings was very much like homemade flavor. Reminds me of childhood snacks. mushroom chicken dumplings was amazing, it had a herby spice aroma and none of the dumplings need dipping sauce. The guy went gave me a free broth.The restaurant is very small , has one tiny table with 3 chairs and a bar with 6 chairs. They cook after you order. They also have traditional breakfast for $4.50 from 8a to 12 noon. Next time I'll try the soy milk and bread. .

I was so happy to see a Fuzhounese place open up in Edison!! It is a small restaurant with limited…read moreseating but it has many of my childhood staples including peanut noodles and wonton soup both of which were delicious and reminded me of Chinatown restaurants. The stir fry noodles also had so much flavor and the dumplings were pretty standard. The soy milk had a perfect amount of sugar and was wonderfully hot. They also sell chinese fried dough sticks in the morning which I will have to try next! All in all would recommend to everyone for some great food. Service was also super fast and food was ready so quickly!

Seafood stir fry noodles Chive and pork dumplings

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China Wok

3.6(69 reviews)

2.6 mi

great delicious fresh food and when you need it. my favorite. hoping to pay with cash. once used…read moretext and China Wok came through 100% God's Grace

Just finish lunch special. It was excellent. The hot n sour soap that came with it was delicious…read more This is the third time ordering and I will be order again and become a regular customer. CM

Amazing Fortune!

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Wu’s Shanghai Dumpling

4.1(146 reviews)

2.3 mi

I am giving this place five stars for the scallion noodles alone that I would normally pair with…read moretheir scallion chicken. If I can have this as staple, I mist likely would. Hands down the main reason why I keep coming back here a lot. But in all seriousness, we also enjoy their soup dumplings or as they call it, "juicy buns" and shumai with a side of steamed bokchoy. They have such a unique take with dim sums/dumplings that I can honestly appreciate. I also love love love their chili oil that is readilg available on the table. The restaurant ambiance is nice with good seating. The servers here has been consistently kind and accommodating. I look forward to coming back.

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;

Dining area

Sticky Rice Shuimai with Egg Yolk

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Cold Noodle in P&B Sauce

Cozyroom Chinese Restaurant

3.1(85 reviews)

2.6 mi

I live right around the corner from this place and recently placed an order and I was impressed…read more Really good food and portions for the price are amazing. My to go Chinese from now on.

Not only a takeout place, it actually had ample seating inside. But I wouldn't want to eat there…read morebecause it was dark, cold and sad, even in the middle of the day. They have Japanese items on the menu, but I would advise against getting any sushi from the looks of the place. Now, if it was a blind taste test and I just had the food in front of me, it's just regular takeout food but the hot & sour soup was actually good with big pieces of chicken and tofu. Give that a try and stick to takeout.

Lunch special $7.95

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Mei-Mei Chinese

3.6(151 reviews)

4.1 mi

I have great memories of this joint from my Rutgers University days. Their food was so amazing,…read moregenerously portioned and a great value. Loved their mei fun, hot and sour soup and orange chicken/beef back then. Came back after many years. Many of the tables were removed but the vibe remained the same. It's still cash only. We got hot and sour soup, eggplant with garlic sauce and sautéed string beans. Portions were still humongous. Food was still excellent. The soup had many chunks of tofu, mushroom and egg. The eggplant was perfectly cooked with a thick spicy garlicky sauce. The string beans had a slight char and crispy but perfectly cooked. Hoping this place will stay open for many more years to come.

It's been over a year and my favorite squid with peanuts was nowhere near is good as it used to be…read more Place look pretty dead. and the guy in the back was just standing there not even cooking. Fried rice was good but hard to screw up rice. Egg three young was pretty tasty sauce was just a little weaker than last time. Doubt highly will ever come back.

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China Moon

3.2(42 reviews)

2.8 mi

Just picked up a lunch special chicken chow mein from China Moon. I've worked in the area for 10+…read moreyears and have lived in the area 20+ years. China Moon has always been a very good go-to option for good takeout. It's small/medium in size. There used to be a couple tables for dine-in but I don't see them anymore. Perhaps that's a COVID change. The counter employee's have always been friendly and quick to take my order. Food is also prepared pretty quickly which makes it a good option if you decide to walk in and order as opposed to call in advance then picking it up. I personally wouldn't consider it traditional in flavor. There are traditional Chinese options but like most neighborhood Chinese takeout, the food has taken on an American flare. That doesn't mean it's bad. I've been to traditional Chinese places and the same dishes taste decidedly different. China Moon offers very good neighborhood takeout. A few dishes I consistently order & like there are: Chicken Chow Mein Chow Mei Fun Beef & Broccoli Beef & Garlic Sauce Rib Tips (so yummy) General's chicken Chicken wings (really good if made fresh!) I like China Moon and as long as you're not walking in expecting Michelin Star food, I really can't imagine anyone hating it. They get the JJ Thumbs Up!

I have lived in this area my whole life and have had the same go tos for decades.. when some things…read morechanged, China Moon was recommended. I'm glad that I gave them a try. Hole in the wall, typical Chinese spot, but the food is really tasty. My grandfather loves their broccoli in brown sauce and shrimp egg fu yung. That gravy is some of the most flavorful that I've tasted! I ordered the pork fried rice and it did not disappoint. Very friendly service. Will definitely return!

4 Piece Fried Chicken Wings with French Fries (I had eaten most of the fries by this picture, wings were delicious)

Boneless Spare Ribs with Pork Fried Rice (Ribs were a little dry and burnt) Wasn't a fan. Rice was ok.

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Piece Roast Pork Egg Roll (Not oily/BIG plus)

The Baked Bear

4.6(18 reviews)

4.7 mi

I've been wanting to try The Baked Bear for a while, and finally had the chance to last night! I…read moreordered a chocolate chip cookie and a scoop of their old fashioned vanilla ice cream. The cookie itself is thin and smaller than I'd like, but I understand that's probably because they also use them for the ice cookie sandwiches. The chocolate chips in the chocolate chip cookie are sweeter, I'm assuming milk chocolate, but I liked the texture of the cookie. It was what I'd call a "boneless cookie". I normally like soft cookies with a slight crust around the edges, and these didn't have that. But I still liked the cookie! It's soft and chewy, still soft the next day. After buying the cookie, I tried a sample of the old fashioned vanilla ice cream, and I was surprised by how much I liked it. The consistency was smooth and creamy and the vanilla flavor was really good. Normally I don't care for old fashioned vanilla because I prefer vanilla bean, but most places don't offer vanilla bean so I end up settling for French vanilla or old fashioned vanilla instead. This time though, it didn't feel like I was settling. I ended up ordering a small cup of the ice cream and the serving size was pretty generous. They also give you a physical punch card for rewards each visit, and you can enter your phone number at the counter, I'm not sure if you can also earn points through your phone number. It's bright and airy in there, even walking in after 10pm. The two ladies helping us were both very nice, one of them offered to give us a sample of ice cream when she heard us talking about trying it. I'll definitely be back, whether it's for the chocolate chip cookie or the vanilla ice cream!

Make a guess - Hole in the wall type of cookie shop that smells fresh cookies right after you…read moreenter? Head on to this sweet place in New Brunswick. While in my recent pursuit of finding interesting eateries in NB area, stumbled upon this small beauty of a cookie place. They have quite a variety of cookies and cater a combo of cookies and ice cream sandwiches that are not too costly. The gentleman at the counter was as warm as the cookies he served and we got ourselves a strawberry cheesecake cookie and couple of mixed ice creams. Roadside Parking might be little tight in the evening hours on week days. Also to note this is not a usual 9 AM opening shop. They open only at 3 PM and open until midnight on all days of the week.

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Brownie Custom Ice Cream Sandwich

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Joe E.

5

8

10

2 years ago

I've been a customer of Nam King for over a year, but my recent visit left me extremely disappointed. I ordered a lunch special: boneless spare ribs with pork fried rice. Unfortunately, the rice was hard, undercooked, and had no flavor beyond the coloring. When I brought this to the attention of the waitress, it took about 5-10 minutes before anyone even appeared at the front to assist me. The waitress asked what I wanted to do, and I suggested switching to roast pork lo mein. However, instead of offering to exchange the meal, she informed me that there would be an additional charge. I decided against it and requested the check. I still left a tip of more than 20%, which I normally do, despite the poor service. It was only when I was leaving that the waitress apologized, but it felt too late. At no point was there any offer to replace the dish or adjust the bill. The restaurant was almost empty at 1 p.m., with loud music and lackluster service, making the overall experience even worse. This location is now under new management for the past year and a half, and the quality has significantly declined. It's disappointing to see a place I used to enjoy so much deteriorate like this. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and makes improvements. No one should be served undercooked food, and when mistakes happen, a simple gesture like offering a replacement or discount goes a long way. Until things change, I can't recommend Nam King anymore. read more

Sarah L.

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4 years ago

If you want to try the best desserts I'd definitely go here! I ordered the 'dulce de leche dumpling' after I finished my food and it was great. Would come here again. read more

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