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    Roots

    3.7 (497 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Stephanie D.

    Got seated quickly during lunch on a saturday and got chicken katsu ramen and drunken noodles. Both were very tasty and the portions were a good size.

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    Ingrid C.

    This is an interesting Asian fusion restaurant located in a strip mall. At first I was a little confused, it was unclear to me if you ordered at the front, and picked your food near the register, but soon after I realized it was a sit down spot. The waiters are all very friendly, and a menu was bought out quickly. The choices definitely varied! I don't know if I would call it a fusion restaurant... maybe an all inclusive Asian restaurant. They had options such as Taiwanese beef noodle soup, sushi, kimchi fried rice etc... My pad Thai did not taste authentic, but I loved the chewiness of the noodles. I wished it was slightly spicier with a punchier flavor.

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    Mehaa S.

    Used to like this place but it's gone downhill since. The concept is nice and the first time I went the purple rice and tofu combination was nice but the last few times I've gone the food has been flavorless and too greasy and just plain disappointing. It's a nice spot for dinner or date night but unfortunately the food is not up to par anymore

    Josie T.

    Came here for dinner after work. I am not sure why this place is not getting more review stars. We ordered a few different dishes and every dish came out excellent - from presentation to taste. Not to mention the service is very good too. The interior looks nice though a little loud.

    Edamame and the roots ramen!
    Maddie L.

    The vibe is relaxing and dim once inside, it is usually busy around dinner time sometimes there is a wait but it is very short. The ramen was HUGE I took half of it home & the pork buns were fluffy and delicious. Fantastic service and presentation of food, good portions and definitely worth a trip over.

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    Gilbert G.

    Decent place for ramen in the Princeton area! My family came here for early dinner at 4pm on Dec. 26, 2023. It was not too busy and our party of 7 could be accommodated. Roots ramen was tasty with pork, soft boiled eggs, and Shanghai greens. The appetizers were nice with the edamame and pork dumplings. My wife enjoyed the drunken noodles dish. Interior of restaurant is quite pleasant and bright. Parking is easy as it's in the same shopping complex as Whole Foods. Service can be a bit slow if it is crowded. But overall this is a good option for pan-Asian food in Princeton!

    Reheated left overs: Bowl with purple rice, general chicken, broccoli, and dumplings.

    Service was slow, I went with a friend and you'd think you would get sat right away when there's two of you. However, bigger parties were walking in and being sat before us. We noticed they were waiting to give us a smaller table; meanwhile, we got the most food. Food was good! Haven't been in awhile and I do feel it's changed in quality a little bit. Atmosphere is always nice in there in terms of decor. Still a good pick and should try if you like Asian cuisine.

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    Aisha F.

    General Roots bowl. Need I say more? Look at the material, you already know it was delicious.

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    Sebastian C.

    The best option for Asian food and sushi in the area if you eat gluten-free. The menu specifically notes which items are gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free. The sushi rolls are all of the standard fare. I've tried a number of rolls, both gluten-free and not, and they have all been solid. The quality is great for the price point. Outside of the sushi, I have had the wonton soup which was really good as well.

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    Dharika S.

    Nice and clean indoors and felt comfortable- loved the amount of space between each table- but food was not flavorful. Very few vegan options and waiters are not educated on what is vegan/ not. Would not recommend. We ordered this as vegans: - Miso soup: pretty decent, but all taste the same so how could you go wrong - Drunken noodles: super bland and no flavor - Spring rolls: tiny and crispy- i enjoyed these Save yourself a trip and go somewhere with more authentic thai flavors!

    General's beef bowl.
    Renee H.

    Long over due lunch date with hubby in between Thanksgiving food shopping at multiple stores. Yeah, we're particular about what we eat. Despite being super busy with the work lunch crowd we didn't feel neglected or put off. Tasty and nicely presented bowls of goodness and professional and friendly service included. Take your next lunch date here.

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    Val E.

    Service and quality are declining. Food is okay but having more mishaps with order and quality issues.

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    14 days ago

    We love Roots. Love their Thai basil dishes as well as the shrimp appetizer. The service is great as is the space.

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    Great food. Casual restaurant. But food is fantastic. Servers are very friendly. Highly recommend.

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    It's ok. When it first opened it was very good. Not that impressed recently. Pad Thai was very bland.

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    1 year ago

    So delicious, the food was served hot and fresh, the staff was helpful however I'd recommend making reservations.

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    2 years ago

    Fresh food. Loved the spicy basil chicken and spring rolls. Service was fast and pleasant.

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    2 years ago

    I've had takeout here several times and it has always been good. The pad Thai is excellent.

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    Amazing sashimi and noodle dishes. You can byob and they will provide ice bucket. Highly recommend!

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    Do they offer delivery?

    Nope! Although maybe through Uber eats or some other service?

    Is this restaurant BYOB?

    yes it is byob!

    Do they have sake bombs here?

    Didn't see them there.

    Is there any chicken dishes at roots?

    Yes

    What time are the lunch menu hours?

    They don't have a lunch menu

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    Walked in here to try their selection shortly after noon. My husband asked if there was a restroom…read moreavailable and the one employee replied That we should look at the menu. She began to seat us and I began reviewing the menu when my husband asked if he could use the restroom again. She responded that it was for customers only. I asked if we needed to purchase something first in order to use it which I was willing to do but her response was then" Maybe you should look over the menu. Restroom is for customers only. We were genuinely trying to be patrons but she basically chased us away with her abrupt, unwelcoming demeanor.

    Thai Delight on Nassau Street, Princeton, is the reincarnation of the previous Little Thai Pin. It…read moreis more take out factory, than eat in, with a dozen or so chairs for limited table seating. We opted to stay and grabbed a deuce in the front window. The menu is restrictive compared to a full blown Thai kitchen, but what they have is decent. We ordered their Curry Samosa as an appetizer(flakey shell hiding a stuffed pocket of curried mashed sweet potato), Red Curry w Chicken (soupy bowl with slivers of chicken, veggies in a red curry stock) and Pad Kee Mo w Veggies (wide noodles with mildly spiced onion, tomato, mushroom, carrot and broccoli). Table service was friendly. The overall impression was that while this operation was fast and provided adequate substance on the plate and bowl, that it was oriented toward fast student life, not the gourmand. Not that it was less expensive than a full scale food house (it is Princeton, after all), but with limited menu and a weak hand of the spice reins, it wasn't really about satisfying the customer on the deliciousness scale. Good enough was good enough. 3.5 Stars for plentiful middle of the Thai Road cuisine. Next time I ask for Thai Spicy.

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    While waiting for my other half at a nearby beauty salon, I decided to give Asian House - Chinese…read moreand Japanese Cuisine a try. Tucked into Bordentown, the restaurant surprised me with its spacious interior. At first glance, the décor does feel a bit dated, but it's clear the place is very well maintained--immaculately clean, which made a great first impression. The service was friendly and quick, and the prices were more than reasonable. I started with the steamed pork dumplings, which were excellent--tender and flavorful. For the main course, I went with the Seafood Delight. The dish was lightly seasoned, allowing the freshness of the seafood to really shine through. Overall, the food was satisfying, and the experience was pleasant. It's a solid neighborhood spot, and I can see myself coming back the next time my wife is at the salon. I'd give it a 3.8 out of 5--a nice little gem worth checking out if you're in the area.

    Quick and timely in and out for our take away sushi order. Our daughter lives about 10 minutes…read moreaway, making the Asian House a prime spot for our sushi fix and close enough that take away works well. We were in and out in under 5 minutes. We noticed their dining room is now open, post Covid. Likely it has been open for sometime but it's more than a year since we stopped in. I don't claim to be a sushi fanatic but our daughter and her family ARE and they do take away from the Asian House about FORTY times per year. Hard to find a higher level recommendation. It works for us! Our order from last night included a-spicy tuna roll b-tuna roll c-dragon roll d-salmon avocado roll e-salmon sushi f-tuna sushi

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