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    Prince & I

    4.4 (546 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Creperies, Noodles
    Closed 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Alex M.

    Overall: B // 4 stars Fascinating restaurant that feels much more like you're being invited into someone's home and trying their takes on classic dishes with his own take. The owner is incredibly kind and enthusiastic during the entire meal, and the food is different, but still tasty. (Catfish Pad Thai: B) - Intriguing take on a Pad Thai that pays respect to the original flavor palette, but with its own spin coming from the bonito flakes and spicy mayo. The catfish is tender and the salad adds a supplemental freshness. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: E Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

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    Elayne W.

    An incredible hole in the wall restaurant serving authentic Thai food! It's a one man shop - one guy seats you, takes your order, cooks the food and cashes you out (literally with cash or Venmo). This means it can be a little wait to get your food depending on when you sit but it'll be worth the wait! My party of three ordered the crab cake crepe (my favorite), shrimp kao soi (incredible flavor and spicy for the average person - spice level cannot be adjusted) and pork belly pad thai (noodles were thinner than usual but that just means it soaked up more sauce)! We loved everything and it tasted very authentic. The owner was also friendly and pretty efficient all things considered. The place itself has 5 tables that can seat up to 4 and two tables that can seat up to 6 and is very casual. I can't wait to come back here!

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    Sofyan S.

    Food (5/5): We ordered the beef pad Thai, Thai black super herb, and crab cake crepe. This is definitely the main highlight. The food was absolutely amazing and spectacular. Must be the homey vibe of the food. Specifically the Thai Black Super Herb soup was super delicious and flavorful, one of the best soups I've had. The crepe and pad Thai were also beautifully presented and were quite yummy. Service (4/5): It looked like there's only one guy serving, cooking, and cleaning. Took a bit for our order to get placed and for the food to come but that's probably because it seemed like there's only one person. The staff member seemed very energetic in a quirky way where he talked and moved super fast. Almost as if everything was running at 200% for him. He ended up being super nice and friendly as he chatted with us at the end of our meal. Definitely different than most places I've been to. Ambiance (4/5): This is a very quirky and unique restaurant. We walked in and loud kpop music was blaring and there's a bunch of stuffed animals in the seats. It kind of felt like someone set up this restaurant in their apartment but did a decently good job decorating. The place was well lit with some wooden tables. An improvement they should make is on the menu, it is very difficult to read. The organization is confusing and random letters are bolded in red. I had a very hard time understanding it and ordering properly if I didn't have the pictures and items listed on Yelp. Also considering that it's a one-man solo show, the restaurant should consider getting a tablet for ordering so people can order and pay while he focuses on just making and getting the food out.

    Pork Belly Pad Thai
    Barbara C.

    Prince & I is truly an unexpected hole-in-the-wall gem!! Service is fantastic. This place is run by a single owner, who is very enthusiastic and kind. Expect that he'll be excited to see you and will explain the menu to you, as this is not a typical Thai restaurant! The menu consists generally of 3 types of dish - Crepes, Hot soup, and noodles. All with different options for protein (ie: salmon, chicken, veggies / tofu, etc.) The owner told us that there is "no mild, no medium, only spicy!" I ordered the Pad Thai noodles with Pork Belly. Definitely did not taste like a typical pad thai, but was more so a fusion dish - and it was delicious! The noodles are thin and short, almost stringy, which is different, but really allowed for the flavor to folly coat the dish. There is a mayo drizzle topping which make the dish more creamy once mixed in and help cut the spiciness down a bit! The fish flakes on top add extra texture to the dish. These are paired with a little side salad. Also ordered the Black Sesame drink, unpictured. This blended drink is thick, textured, and unlike any drink I've had before, and it was delicious and extremely filling! The drink has a very nutty flavor and is topped with quinoa, which adds a little extra crunch to the mix! Overall Prince & I was not at all what I expected it to be, but was delicious and I will definitely be back!! Always happy to support small, and delicious, local businesses!

    Plain cheesy crepe (top left), pork belly kaow soi (top right), pork belly pad thai (left), and swordfish pad thai (right)
    Sarah X.

    Ok, for a one-man restaurant? The service was IMPRESSIVE. My friends and I seated ourselves and waited for the server/chef/host (yes, he did it all) to hand us menus. The man was so nice and even made a lot of suggestions while we browsed the menus. After we ordered, the man continued to hustle back to the kitchen and went back and forth b/w the kitchen and all of the other tables to address everyone's needs. This man was FLYING. The food was AMAZING. (The presentation was also very impressive.) My friends and I literally ate in comfortable silence for 10 minutes just vacuuming our food lol, everything tasted so good. I ordered the pork belly pad thai. The pad thai is unique bc it has angel hair, but it still tasted delicious. The pork belly was also very juicy. I tried my friend's kaow soi, and it was SPICY lol (but still flavorful). I only recommend this for people w/ good spice tolerance. I would definitely come here again. The chef was so sweet, and the food was incredible!

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    Beyza O.

    The food, ambiance and the owner are incredible!! Everything is cooked with care and is delicious. There are base 5 dishes and with what type of protein you pick they transform into entirely unique dishes. Owner is full of love & life and the experience is purely authentic. A must visit.

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    Amazing service. Super friendly. We called then the owner sent us the menu, took it home and even ate it later once heated up. The owner was great at communicating what's vegan and non vegan. The dishes were so full of flavor, you can tell they were made with love.

    John K.

    Now we can see what the hype is all about!!! The best bad thai we have had in so long!!! We had the shrimp and beef pad Thai. Both were so so good! The guy running the place adds to the experience for sure. 1 man show and he is like the nicest guy!! A real gem

    This tiny Thai spot is pure magic. The food is bursting with flavor, but the real treasure is the owner -- the kindest, most welcoming person you'll ever meet. Every visit feels like coming home. A true hidden gem!

    Wei H.

    Chef/owner is very attentive and high energy. Simple setup inside with decoration. Flavor is great. New twist on Thai food. But I feel the portion is small.

    Anna T.

    It's very inconspicuous on the outside. The food was excellent and server was very friendly and helpful. The menu wasn't like other Thai restaurants that I have eaten at, however I think this is because he has made healthier versions of the food and put unique twists on it. Either way it was very good and we all enjoyed our meals. I would definitely go back to try other dishes on the menu.

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    Sal M.

    yummmmm!!! what a great no frills take-out spot. Hours are usually 4-10pm, it's owned and operated by one owner and the food is INCREDIBLE. favorites are the pad thai and the noodle soup -- my wife loves the crepes too. You can't go wrong with a fresh meal from here!!

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    Royce R.

    The Prince & I is an inconspicuous restaurant tucked away on Wayne Street in Jersey City. It's one of those places that you may have walked past a bunch of times but never noticed or went in. This is your sign to go in! The food was delicious. We ordered the BBQ Pork Belly Pad Thai. Loved the rich flavor of the tamarind sauce. From the other pictures on Yelp it looked like the portions were going to be on the smaller side but it was honestly more than generous. I couldn't eat it all! We also had the cheese crepe which was light and airy and perfect if you are just looking to snack on something. More than the food, what really sets this place apart from the rest is the service. I'm assuming our waiter was the owner as well and it seems like he runs the place by himself. He was so nice and his friendly demeanor is infectious! Also I'm pretty sure he gave us two bottles of water for free :)

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    Every single bite was heaven!!!! He is amazing! I feel so grateful to have enjoyed dinner here.

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    Ask the Community - Prince & I

    NOW is it out of business at 80 Wayne?

    Its open after 5pm

    Is this place out of business?

    This place just reopened - managed by the same fellow who was running it couple years ago before the Covid- he has a lot of integrity. Go check it out and give a little boost.

    Is this place open for lunch during weekdays?

    Is this place closed? visited the location multiple times. The door was always closed.

    No, it's definitely open

    Is it still BYOB?

    Yes, this restaurant is BYOB

    What is the correct phone number?

    (201) 737-4911

    Is there a new yelp page?

    No, looks like the same page because same restaurant? Just moved location

    Hello all. I haven't tried this place yet partly because its no longer on Baldwin Ave. Called the number and they will probably open this weekend at 80 Wayne Street? Can anyone confirm this?

    yes that is correct.the owner is moving with a lot of new choices.

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