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    Tasty Moment

    4.1 (734 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Pork sticky rice shumai
    Rosalie C.

    We walked in on a Thursday night around 8 and it was packed. We were able to get seated right away. 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. 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.

    Pan Fried Pork Juicy Buns were so good!!
    Irene S.

    Love coming to this place for some authentic Shanghainese/TW dim sum dishes. However best to come on weekdays before the dinner crowds and avoid the weekends as it always crowded. 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!

    Modern, clean, and bright interior with a section of their open kitchen in the back. You can watch them prepare the dumplings!
    Bea R.

    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.). 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! 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!

    Sefali P.

    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.

    Mehaa S.

    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

    Soup pork dumplings
    Susanna C.

    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!

    Humberto F.

    Excellent.. authentic... supreme...this is the Birkin level of soup dumplings... I dream about it in my sleep.. friendly and attentive staff.. I have a toddler.. they treat her well.. plenty of choice and selection.. family style.. modern Chinese vibe and plenty of parking.. "best vibe".. top choice if I am in Edison for lunch..

    锅贴
    Richard H.

    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.

    Braised pork
    Jeisia E.

    My husband and I arrived right after their lunch break. Just before the doors opened the line was pretty long. The whole entire restaurant was filled. The server approached us and suggested soup dumplings. Which was the best decision we made. We ordered the braised pork, fried rice, string beans, and wonton soup. Everything was delightful. The service was great. Very friendly staff. I kept telling my husband how my children would love the food.(they didn't come along, they were out with grandparents) It is definitely family friendly. I will be back with my family.

    XLB spicy pork
    Dilasha M.

    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. Ambiance is good. Not too big of a place but big enough to have your own space bubble.

    Peppered steak over rice
    Mike P.

    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. Be prepared to wait, but remember, it's crowded because it's good . Highly recommended.

    Pan Fried Pork Juicy Buns
    Aisha F.

    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!

    Pork Soup Dumplings
    Keith O.

    Our second time here. This spot used to house Papa Rich Malaysian Food. Now, it's Tasty Moment featuring Shanghai-style Chinese Food. The place is nice and neat. Ample room for a group of 5. 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.

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    Do they take reservations?

    Yes, i think by phone as when we entered the entire back of the resturant was reserved for a large party

    Is it BYOB?

    Yes, but don't expect wine glasses.

    I've noticed Tasty Moments is now located at the H-Mart strip mall, is it opened for business? Has anyone dined at this new location? Is the quality that of their original location? I've tried other restaurants who had relocated quality declined.

    As someone who has tried both, I can say with full confidence that the quality is just as good, if not better than that of their original location.

    If you order bubble tea to go do you still get it in a light bulb?

    I don't think so, now they're in a new location or even new management, many items have changed except for the XLB.

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    We decided to come here again after many years. I remember when the line used to be out the door…read moreand the wait times were long. We came on a Sunday around 1pm and about half the tables were occupied so there was no wait. First thing I noticed is the inside is all different, maybe newer looking. They must have changed ownership from when I last came. The food wasn't authentic and wasn't good. We ordered soup dumplings, sweet soy milk, savory soy milk, and pan fried dumplings. Soup dumplings- the good thing is here they give you 8 pieces (vs 6 pieces in other NJ places). The skin is too thin. It was difficult to pick up with a chopstick or spoon and not 1 piece stayed intact while picking it up. All of the soup leaked out before it even reached my plate. The texture of the skin was "slippery" vs the bouncy kind I usually see with soup dumplings. My husband said he bit into a small piece of bone which is weird. Sweet soy milk- it wasn't a smooth drink. There were lots of soy grits Savory soy milk- tasted very watered down. Didn't have much soy milk flavor Pan fried dumplings- the portion was generous with 6 huge pan fried dumplings. These are the largest I've seen anywhere. They look more like buns than dumplings!! It was ok but overall it didn't taste like a pan fried dumpling. The owners seem really nice and friendly, chatting with some of the customers. Their service was good too. It's just the food isn't authentically Shanghainese.

    I actually visited here early last month while on a trip to visit family friends and friends in…read moreNY/NJ. I was flipping ecstatic when I saw this place was still open and survived the C-Word. I felt so at home eating the food I had back in my college days with my original order. I will say that the restaurant did downsize, however I'm just happy that they're still there to begin with, just in case I haven't elaborated. The decor did get a nice lift and more modern than the back of the day set up. I think it's cute. I believe the young lady that's been there for years may have been the owner the whole time and I was just too oblivious to actually pay attention. The server herself... I felt bad that she couldn't really understand me as my order was incorrect on what I was missing in my soup. My usual from back in the day was Beef and Beef Tendon Noodle Soup, and I would always ask for tripe with mixed beef intestines... so I was missing the intestines but genuinely didn't really think of it as a big deal since I just wanted to taste the food again. Overall, soup, 15/10. The XLB's are just goodness and warms my soul and lord have mercy how much I have missed these little puppies. I need to let everyone know that there is no good XLB's in the San Jose or East Bay Area of California. Complete disappointment. But that's just my opinion. Shanghai Noodle House's XLB's 20/10

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