Outstanding and worth the 35 minute wait for a table We visited on a Wednesday at dinner time and waited on a bench outside until our table was ready. Once we were seated, the service was helpful and efficient. The menu is large and varied. Everything that we tried was delicious. The Spare Ribs with Garlic and Eggplant with Minced Pork were particularly good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The room is clean and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We walked in on a Thursday night around 8 and it was packed. We were able to get seated right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated in a tight spot and people were slightly squeezing behind me to get by so after we got seated, we moved over the table to the left a little so people could pass more comfortably.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The hostess saw this and asked if we moved the table and told us not to do that... After we told her why we moved the table she said no don't do that. Odd... but ok. We got the pork sticky rice shumai, pork in garlic sauce over rice, sautéed string beans and pepper corn chicken. Shumai was ok. The pork in garlic sauce had way too much sauce and was a tad sweet for our liking; it was drowning in sauce. The strings and pepper corn chicken were very good. Both had a slight touch of heat. I wish we ordered differently but overall the food was ok. Our server was very nice and attentive. We're debating coming back to try more of the menu but with so many Asian/Chinese restaurants to try in Edison, I think we'd try someplace else. read more

Tasty Moment - Pork sticky rice shumai - Shanghainese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Tasty Moment is one of the best places to eat in Edison. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's always busy and the parking lot is crazy. You're lucky if you can get in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were lucky. We ordered the spicy pork dumplings and sautéed string beans to start. Both were very good. The broth inside the dumpling is very spicy and absolutely delicious. If you like spicy things, these will warm you up. We also ordered mapo tofu and noodles with pork. The tofu was extremely soft and melts in your mouth. Good flavor in this dish. The noodles were very good too, however they were not as spicy as advertised. The server warned me and I told her I love spicy things (I devoured the dumplings), so I really hope the noodles are spicy too. They weren't, however they were still very good. (I took leftovers home and added my own spice to them.) I've been here twice. I would love to come back and try more things, but like I already stated, it's always extremely busy and the wait can be long. Plan ahead! read more

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Love coming to this place for some authentic Shanghainese/TW dim sum dishes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However best to come on weekdays before the dinner crowds and avoid the weekends as it always crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Almost everything was made perfectly and friendly service. As the night went on and got busier just have to be sure to wave the wait staff who are very amenable. My large party came and left so happy with practically everything that we had. Their food is always excellent and will certainly be back! read more

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It's the little moments that make life beautiful... especially the ones that involve tasty food! Tasty Moment is a very popular Shanghainese restaurant in Edison, well known for its soup dumplings, pan-fried pork juicy buns, noodle soups, dim sum, and comfort dishes like braised pork belly, crispy eggplant with minced pork, and peppercorn chicken. So, what keeps people coming back over and over again? Generous portions, authentic flavors, and reasonable prices. Most dishes range from $6-$20 (a steal in today's economy) and are perfect for sharing family-style. We stopped by on a Friday evening around 8pm and were quoted a ~45-minute wait. They typically don't accept reservations unless you're a large group, so brace yourself for long wait times during peak hours. You give them your name & number, and they'll send a text when your table is ready. Since it's located in Festival Plaza, there are plenty of things to see and do while you wait (cafes, H Mart, Island Spa, etc.). [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was hangry, so my little self was jumping for joy when I got the text: "YOUR TABLE IS READY." We ran over to the restaurant, stepped into a lively, bright, and modern space, and were seated right away![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered: *Pork Soup Dumplings [6 pieces] ($10.95) *Lucky Three Soup Dumplings [(2) gourd luffa/Chinese okra, (2) pork, (2) crab meat] ($13.95) My gosh, I dream about these dumplings. I could've easily devoured a dozen more. I was doing a happy dance every time I ate one! The wrappers were just right: not too thin or too thick, slightly stretchy, and chewy. The soup was steamy, savory, and comforting on a cold winter day. Out of the three kinds, the pork and crab fillings were the winners! The ground pork was juicy and well-seasoned, while the crab was sweet and briny. TIP: GENTLY pick up the dumpling by the top knot to avoid tearing the wrapper and spilling the soup. Place it on a spoon, bite a small hole at the top, and slurp away. Sip the broth first, then enjoy the filling and wrapper! *Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($16.45) - Y'all should have seen my face when I took my first bite of the beef. It was unbelievably tender, packed with flavor, and had that buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. They really know how to slow braise beef here! The broth was rich and hearty, but a little too salty for my taste. I loved the thick, bouncy noodles! *Pork Chop Noodle Soup ($14.45) - This was my least favorite. The breaded pork chop was a bit tough and rubbery, making it hard to bite through. The sweet & salty soy glaze on top was tasty, though. The real highlight was the broth - creamy, light, and savory with a subtle sweetness! It reminded me of a tonkotsu ramen base. If the pork had been more tender or a higher-quality cut, this dish would've been much better. Overall, I liked the braised beef more, BUT I actually preferred the pork chop's broth. It was lighter and more balanced, while the beef broth was heavier and saltier. We left feeling VERRRRRRY satisfied with our meal. This isn't your typical Chinese-American takeout... this is a different league. I'd happily make the 1-hour drive down here just for these soup dumplings! read more

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This was one of those long overdue visits, the kind where it's a so close by that you put it off only to realize you should've gone ages ago. Part of me just avoids this plaza all together on weekends because it's nearly impossible to find parking. But glad I overcame that and gave Tasty Moment a go. We started with Cucumber in garlic sauce which was simple but tasty and a great accompaniment with all the dishes that followed which included the specialty: Crab and pork soup dumplings. I appreciate how those and the Pan fried pork dumplings had a thin outside later with a juicy interior, perfect for a cold winter evening! The standout for me was the Crispy eggplant with sweet and sour sauce - I usually prefer meat dishes but would return or this one. The Cumin beef fried rice reminded us of biriyani and the noodles were nothing memorable but overall great experience. To note: it's BYOB and be prepared to wait. We were told 45 minutes and it was almost exactly that long. Luckily, there's plenty of stores to browse in the place while you wait. read more

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OK so it's been a while since I first wrote my review here. The original 2018 review was from their previous location off route 1. Since then, they moved to 27 around HMart in an updated, expanded location, which comes with pros and cons. Pros- even more great dishes!! Cons- prices increased (but so did everywhere else), longer lines/wait time especially on weekends... I do have to change my review to 5 stars though because they have one of the best crab xiao long baos and pan fried dumplings in central jersey period. I also LOVE their couple lung appetizer, so spicy and delish, and the beef scallion pancake wrap with beef and peppers are better than Lao Wu's and Wu's and all the other local spots. Their pork udon noodles are still the best too. My daughter loves them too. I also really like a lot of their other dishes like braised pork, curry pork chop, beef and tomato (legit!), salted egg yolk rice cake (YUM if you like salted eggs), the list is endless!! read more

New go-to spot unlocked for mapo tofu! Somehow never been here despite always hanging around festival plaza but wish I had sooner. It is always busy and I would recommend signing up for the waitlist remotely or shopping hmart while you wait Despite that the food came out fast and service was great, turnover rate for tables is also fast I got the mapo tofu (felt so good after recovering froma cold) and my friend got the pepper steak and both of us absolutely demolished our plates. I'd recommend dining in family style bc I took the leftovers home and they did not hold up well the next day read more

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Oh my. Oh my oh my oh my. We're going to move to Edison. Okay, no we are not. But are there other attractions in Edison? We have to find some other excuse to come back here. We were in the area and wanted to stop by for a quick lunch. We came at 11:35 am (5 minutes after opening) on a Sunday. There was a 40 minute wait. WHAT? We got take out. It was a 40 minute wait for our take out order. Oh sigh. We were very late for our next commitment. But I guess it was worth it. Food was excellent. It was all of the Chinese food that we wished we had in Fort Lee. Xiao long bao (soup dumplings). Hong shao niu rou mian (braised beef noodle soup). Fan tuan (rice rolls). You tiao (Chinese donut) and dou jiang (soybean milk). All of it was authentic. All of it was delicious, even in take out form. We'll find a reason to come back to Edison. There has to be something. read more

Came here for lunch with a group of coworkers. We were seated quickly as we weren't averse to taking the larger table by the front entrance. Staff was super friendly and attentive. 2 orders of pork soup dumplings and 2 orders of spicy pork soup dumplings to split. Absolutely delicious!! I ordered peppered steak over rice for my entree. Peppered steak was perfectly prepared and seasoned. It was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Be prepared to wait, but remember, it's crowded because it's good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . Highly recommended. read more

Tasty Moment - Peppered steak over rice - Shanghainese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Pork soup dumplings are amazing! Skin nice and thin and loaded with juice. Be sure to eat it carefully so you don't lose the scrumptious juice. I ordered the fried eggplant with pork - which wasn't what I expected because it's basically fried eggplant with a thick gooey sauce on the side. The sauce was too thick. The noodles with pork was good. Long line even on a weekday evening, and service was a little slow (but not too bad) however worth it for the soup dumplings. I'll have to try other dishes next time! read more

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As a Shanghainese, this is the best Shanghainese restaurant I have visited in the last 10 years. Without further ado, the food I recommend the most is Shredded Eel with Scallion in hot oil, 响油鳝丝, simply because you can't get these anywhere else. The second is the crab Xiao Long Bao. The best in East Coast so far. read more

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Still tasty! Tried to expand our taste buds to new flavors but we still loved what we had gotten in the past so much that we had to get them again...but my husband did try sweet soy milk and mentioned that was good Scallion noodles are still good. The green beans are surprisingly good. Taro with tofu skin is good too - we keep getting warnings saying this is sweet every time we order this, which is interesting. Still good. Sweet. But good. I got the spicy XLB this time instead of the normal XLB and asked for ginger and chilli sauce on the side. It was spicy but delicious. Service is fast (after the 30 mins - hr wait). Place is ALWAYS busy. We reached like 10 minutes after it reopened in the afternoon/evening and we still had a 30 minute wait! But once seated, service is fast and servers are friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is good. Not too big of a place but big enough to have your own space bubble.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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ATTENTION! Tasty Moment (located right in Edison, NJ) left me speechless... Mommy's been ranting and raving about this place, she finally took me and... I get it. Authentically delicious! Place was packed but the service was so efficient. Pictured here, all based on my mom's reccomendations: soup dumplings, pan fried pork dumplings, XO sauce crawfish fried rice, spicy cabbage, and black pepper steak. Go, eat anything everything, but make sure you get that rice! read more

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Our second time here. This spot used to house Papa Rich Malaysian Food. Now, it's Tasty Moment featuring Shanghai-style Chinese Food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is nice and neat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ample room for a group of 5.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers were polite and courteous. They were also prompt to respond. The food was excellent. They were full of flavor. Nothing was dull or over seasoned. The prices are reasonable and really worth it. This is definitely a place worth coming back to. read more

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One of the best Chinese restaurants I've had on the east coast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Extremely fresh and flavorful dishes served family style with generous portions and upscale decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Came at 9:00 and only waited about 10mins to be seated. Food came out extremely quick and service was attentive and friendly. Prices are UNBEATABLE - extremely good value for the quality and portions. We ordered the scallion noodles, pepper beef with rice, mapo tofu, sweet and sour ribs, and pork XLB dumplings. Scallion noodles were savory and umami with a fragrant soy sauce. The mapo tofu was extremely flavorful with a hint of spice. The sweet and sour spareribs were INCREDIBLE - tangy, tender, and addicting. XLB were HUGE and extremely juicy. Pepper beef was good but not my favorite (too many onions and not the most appealing aesthetically). Each dish was under $18 and enough to eat for the next few days!!! Definitely recommend the XLB and spare ribs. I can't recommend this spot enough!!! Plenty of parking and lots of shopping and other activities in the neighborhood while you wait as well (it's worth it though!). read more

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the food is ok, but put too much sugar which will cause health issues. Also the service is very poor.

Great taste juicy soup dumplings, fresh taste fried oysters, can't go wrong with that. Good service for whole time, always take plates or dish after finished, and always confirm of next coming dish, specially some of dish it takes longer to cook, but they never forget what's my order. Great job! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Modern dining room, big parking lot, half open kitchen can watch people handmade soup dumplings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Super delicious Chinese food spot! We love to get their pork soup dumplings! We've eaten here several times and we haven't had a bad dish there yet. They get very crowded during rush hour, so sometimes there can be a little wait. The parking can be a hassle sometimes since it's in the same shopping center as H-mart. Besides the soup dumplings, we always get the preserved egg and eggplant dish. The server mashes and mixes it right at the table. Eat it with a scoop of rice - it balances the flavors and the sauce. The noodle soup dishes are simple, yet refreshing. Highly recommend trying this place out! read more

- Service: Fast, friendly, and attentive staff. - Ambiance: Nice, clean, and cozy. Moderate noise but you still can talk for sure. - Food: Their menu has a lot of different options for you to choose, from dim sum, meat, to noodles. We ordered the Spicy Beef Tripe Noodles Soup and Sauteed Pork Udon. I really enjoy the noodles soup, it's spicy, warm, and hot with their signature Chinese chili oil if you know what I mean. Their beef tripes are also perfectly cooked and tender. Their pork udon is delicious too! - The wait could be very long though. We came there around 6pm on a Thursday night, and had to wait for 20 minutes to have a table. It's not suitable if you're in a rush. We'll come back soon and definitely recommend it to anyone. read more

Tasty Moment - Shanghainese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Store opens at 1130 and we got in line at 1120 and got the last table (weekday lunch). The people behind us will have to wait 30 to 40min for the first batch of people to finish eating read more

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Tried going to this restaurant numerous times but they are always packed and the wait way too long. Finally was able to go on a weekday and the wait was only 15 minutes. After being seated, our waitress immediately asked what we wanted to drink as well as if we wanted any wontons or soup dumplings. We immediately ordered the crab and pork soup dumplings. We also ordered the crispy garlic pork chops, stinky tofu, pork in garlic sauce over noodles, and crab roe over rice. Everything came out really fast with the stinky tofu taking the longest. I was amazed at how good everything was. The stubby tofu was quite stinky but so good. It came with some black bean sauce that wasn't overly salty and paired well with it. The crispy garlic pork chops were crispy and the meat juicy. Loved the crab roe over rice! I found that adding a bit of the bleeding vinegar brought out the flavor more. The crab and pork soup dumplings had a lot of soup inside so you have to be careful when biting into it as the juice squirts out! The noodles stew also bouncy and absorbed the sauce nicely. Overall, pleasant experience and I can't wait to go back to try their other dishes. If seated by the kitchen window, you can actually see them cooking which is a perk. read more

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The service was fantastic. The food was family style and came out one by one as soon as they were ready. The spicy cabbage really surprised me and turned out to be my favorite dish! The noodles and soup dumplings were fantastic as well. Can't go wrong ordering one of those! read more

Tasty Moment - Shanghainese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Tasty Moment has bold flavors at a fair pricepoint. Though I wouldn't necessarily brave the long weekend lines, this is a solid spot if you're able to find the parking spot. Service is attentive and quick. Soup dumplings are meaty with thin wrapping -- could be chewier. If you like mala, then order the spicy dishes. But you know a place is good if their string beans are perfect! read more

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After seeing how insane the line is every time I pass by Tasty Moment, I tried to convince myself that it was overrated to save myself from FOMO. Well, I was finally able to dine here last week and I have to admit that I now understand the hype. The menu is HUGE. We got the classic pork and crab soup dumplings and they were outstanding. The skin was thin and the soup was ample. I tried the beef noodle soup, but it paled in comparison to the braised pork rice bowl. Some dishes were definitely much better than others, but I'm more than willing to return to try their other menu items! They took a while to bring out each dish, so I recommend ordering some soup dumplings as soon as you are seated. Then, you can browse the menu while they work on that. Be sure to arrive before then open to get a table because they don't take reservations! read more

First time here and been told many times to come eat here and I'm really glad I finally got the chance to. Restaurant is very tiny, wish it was a bigger spot with many more tables. It was packed when I got there but only had to wait 15-20 minutes to be seated. Very clean and nicely decorated. Food was absolutely delicious. Love the pork and crab soup dumpling and the pork soup dumpling. Pan fried pork dumpling was very good as well. Steak with scallion was cooked perfectly. Also had the curry pork chop over rice and that was pretty good as well. So much flavor to each dish. I will definitely be back to this spot. Highly recommend coming here! read more

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My friends highly recommend this place for Chinese food and so my family and I went (my brother had already been with these friends but loved it enough to go again). So much is delicious here (and the waitstaff is so nice and good about accommodating allergies) - the fish cakes and udon both had a beautiful, delightful, dreamy chewy texture. The xiaolongbao are good. They have this fried croaker with seaweed that is very good. There's probably other gems but there's a lot of good food here, which explains the line (worth it - put your name down and hang out in HMart, that's what we did). read more

Tasty Moment - Fish cakes - Shanghainese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very good restaurant and very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is timely and there was seating on a weeknight but it did seem to get busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is a good menu but not too extensive. Soup dumplings (xiao long bao) was very good and tasty. Had shrimp, mapo tofu, etc which were all good also. Overall would come back again for good chinese food! read more

I've tried with family for 3x to come, but their poor communications makes it not possible to have been seated, yet. First time was during their opening month on a weekend which was a over 1h wait, so I waited until 4 months later on a Tuesday mid-day, but they are still clogged at lunch hour which didn't work. I tried a month ago which means years past their grand opening on a weekday's 4:04pm but they are closed 4-5p to take rest, so I have thus given up trying. Either they need a website or to update their hours here on Yelp and on Google or all of the above. read more

TLDR: must get- homemade braised pork, pan fried pork juicy buns, crab meat and pork juicy buns, pork juicy buns and sautéed string beans. Homemade braised pork- flavorful, tender and melt in your mouth. Went perfectly with rice Pan fried pork juicy buns- perfectly pan fried and EXTREMELY juicy. Be careful of the hot liquid when take first bite Steam juicy buns- thin skin, flavorful soup and extremely generous filling. Be careful of hot liquid when taking first bite. Sauted string beans- perfectly sautéed with a nice wok aroma and generous portions of garlic. Came here during peak lunch time on a Saturday and it was a 1 hour wait. Upon being seated, we were imme asked what we wanted to order- without being afforded an opportunity to look at the menu. After asking for a few more minutes, the server just proceeded to stand over us and waited until we were ready (a bit too aggressive). The restaurant was very busy and loud. I do want to note that there are some food items that could be EXTREMELY pungent so beware if you have a tough time with pungent aromas. Food came out pretty quickly shortly after we ordered. Only negative experience was having the server hover over us until we ordered. read more

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Soup dumplings are never a disappointment in all the years I've been coming here. We tried a new dish - braised pork with bok choy on rice--- 10/10. Also fried mushrooms with bok choy --- 10/10. In fact, I had the mushroom with bok choy leftovers for lunch today over rice and STILL 10/10. This restaurant is on rotation for our family read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Chaotic (but controlled!) environment, but that's expected for 5pm on a Saturday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good eats but I can't say this is better than Lao Wu read more

Tasty Moment - Shanghainese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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It's been years since I've been here. It's now in the corner of the packed Hmart complex and under new ownership. I'm glad to say that the food has improved. The restaurant itself is small and modern. Soup dumplings had a thin skin with lots of filling and juice. The pan fried buns also had a ton of juice in them and a super crispy botttom. Beef noodle soup was average, tasted like a soy sauce soup, but the beef was tender. Lines can be long, but the turnover is fairly quick. read more

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Great soup dumplings, pan fried buns, and all dishes we ordered. I think the soup dumplings are better than ding tai feng in the city read more

Came in on a Saturday when it was packed, but we were seated and served so quickly! The food came out fast, everything was delicious, and the portion sizes were really generous. I left so full and satisfied. Definitely planning to come back! read more

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Service was a little slow and one of our servers kept forgetting to get us things like rice and water, but excellent food nonetheless. The taro in tofu skin was a strange dish that was a tad sweetish. The fish fillet in chili oil and cold noodles were delicious, as always. read more

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Second time here and the food was just as good as I remembered! Heads up, there can be a bit of a wait but when we came around 6pm the wait for 4 was only around 25 min. I appreciate that you sign up for the waitlist and will get a text and call when the table is ready. The soup dumplings are so good here and the crispy honey shrimp balls are not to be missed! They're unlike anything I've ever had and with delicious creamy, sweet sauce and perfect balances with crispy topping. The fried eggplant with pork was delicious and the tofu with crab was good but my least favorite out of the dishes we got. They do takeout and are BYOB. read more

Tasty Moment - Tofu with crab and crispy eggplant with porl - Shanghainese Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Outstanding service paired with some of the finest culinary offerings in the location. My only gripe is, I would love to see more vegetables incorporated in their dishes. I've ordered several noodle soup bowls and the vegetables are at minimal. The atmosphere is sleek and inviting, making it a must-visit spot when you're in the area. read more

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Food 4/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 Solid spot for soup dumplings! It can get pretty busy on weekends, so coming during off hours might be your best bet read more

The wait can be long especially on the weekend. We went on a Friday at 6pm and had to wait 30 minutes so we went to Hmart and shopped while we waited. There's a good amount of seating inside to have a party of 6 but might be a longer wait. The food overall was pretty good but we would not wait longer than 30 minutes. read more

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