Food was good. Service was smooth. I usually judge a place by the general tso chicken and it…read morepassed the mustard. I'd eat there again.

We order from here often at work always great service and food. The order is always correct.read more

Back when I first moved to Elizabeth, NJ one of my go to places to get Chinese take out was Red…read moreApple. The General Tsao's Tofu and Lobster Lo Mein were among my favorites. For a variety of reasons once 2010 or so rolled around I stopped getting take out from Red Apple. Recently I wanted to grab some food for dinner so I got off my bus before my stop to grab some food. This is not a sit down restaurant. You go in and order your take out, sit on a chair to wait and then head out with your food. The place looks very much the same as it did over ten years ago but they added a Hibachi extension next door. When I look back at my older review, I really feel that I should have given it 4 stars, but Yelp ratings were a tad different back then if I recall correctly. I have to say that after all this time I am very sad to give it such a low rating now. I am very sure at this point that the owners of this place are not the same ones from years ago (at the very least the chef is different). I picked up three dishes and well...read on... SHRIMP TOAST This is a Chinese take-out classic that I remember having back in New York City from several Chinese places so I've had this dish a *lot* in my time. Usually you want it to be crispy but light with a nice chew on the inside where the shrimp paste is sandwiched between two pieces of bread. For the most part they did an okay job here but the toast was fried too long. Much of the outside ranged from black to dark brown when it should really be golden brown. The flavor was good but if it had not been overcooked it would have been better. COLD SESAME NOODLES This is one of my favorite dishes from Chinese take-out places. However, it is hard to find a place that does it *well*. Even when it is only "okay" however, it has some commonalities. Usually there are egg noodles with some type of peanut or sesame based sauce, scallion and sesame seeds. Some places also add hot sauce to give it some extra kick. What Red Apple gave me was...not this. Oddly, I"m not sure *what* they gave me. The noodles were warm, the topping was a vegetable medley with...onions? There was no sesame or peanut sauce. Really, the whole dish just tasted like a light veggie lo mein which was *bizarre* and not at all what I ordered. GENERAL TSAO'S TOFU This was one of my favorite dishes from this place so I was excited to have it again. Then I saw it and I knew something was wrong. Most General Tsao's dishes should have fried chunks of something (chicken, tofu etc.) with a thick red sauce that caramelizes around the edges. The sauce should have some sweet and savory elements (and ideally a tad of spice via peppers). What I got? Was...not that. The tofu chunks were in a runny, thin sauce that tasted *terrible*. It just tasted like sugary sauce with a pile of salt on it. It was so terrible I wound up eating a few bites and tossing the rest. I'm so sad to be writing this review. I really had hoped this update would be a 4* celebration of a place I used to go to but I think I'll be staying away for a while.

Delicious. Love their sesame chicken, half fried chicken & boneless spare ribs. Delivery extremely…read morefast.

The food was GREAT!!! We just moved to NJ from Brooklyn and we couldn't find a good Chinese spot…read more We kept trying the local restaurants but was always disappointed. One place we ordered from prepared our fried rice from parboiled rice... horrible! We kept searching and saw this place had great reviews. We ordered boneless spare ribs, pork fried rice, general tso chicken, and shrimp & broccoli. Everything was perfect! Super tasty and didn't even add any soy sauce to my food. I think this place is better than our usual spots back in NY. The service is also great. The lady that took our order was super nice and quick. If you want good Chinese food this is your spot. - This is my Google Review from 10 months ago. We still order from here all the time and it hits every single time! When my family visits from Brooklyn they love the food. Always great customer service. The only con is that they don't deliver, but I do think they use UberEats.

How did this place come from being one of the best Chinese food restaurants in Hillside NJ to the…read moreworst Chinese restaurant in NJ??? The food is horrible, salty and the chicken is over fried!! Horrible!! Ivory ran it much better and she is deeply missed!!

Decent meal, reasonable price. Menu wasn't very exciting, and the service felt rushed. Not bad, but…read morenot memorable either. Just okay if you're not expecting anything too impressive.

The food and service at this restaurant are very good, the staff are very patient, and the delivery…read morespeed is also fast. I strongly recommend.

Got the 15 PC mixed chicken wings and drums with soy garlic and korean bbq, some pork potstickers…read morewith soy garlic sauce and the Sotteok Sotteok I tried for the 1st time. My order was placed right away and the food arrived very fresh and hot. The place was really clean and it was connected to two other stores; a Kung Fu tea spot, love the mango pineapple bubble tea there and Mochi Ring korean donut spot I still have to try.

I've given this location multiple chances, but my experience has been consistently disappointing…read more The young Hispanic female employee with dyed blonde/yellow hair has been rude, dismissive, and unprofessional every time I've interacted with her. She speaks to customers with an attitude that lacks basic courtesy and customer service. No customer should feel like they're inconveniencing an employee by simply placing an order. What makes the experience even worse is the lack of leadership. The Black manager often appears more focused on having personal conversations and interacting with that employee than supervising the restaurant and assisting customers. As a customer, it's frustrating to stand waiting while management seems distracted instead of ensuring the business is running professionally. I would rather drive to another location than continue spending my money here. Customer service, accountability, and professionalism start with management, and unfortunately this location reflects the opposite. I hope the owner or district manager reads this review, identifies the employees described, and provides the coaching and leadership necessary to improve the customer experience. Every customer deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of who they are.

Love this Chinese spot. The chicken wings are always nice and crispy and have a good flavor! Good…read moreportions and delivery is always pretty quick.

Friendly staff, locally known and most importantly Consistent food. Doesn't disappoint. Would…read morerecommend.

I have been to Don Chicken twice. First time I left underwhelmed. Almost didn't return. But I do…read morelove fried chicken. Second visit I got the Korean barbecue sauce. Very tasty. Fries were excellent super crispy exterior and fluffy interior. I don't think the pickled radish is that great. Kind of one note. Little squares of daikon radish. Coleslaw is fine. They make it fresh so you might need to wait 10 minutes. I have gotten it to go both times and eaten it immediately upon getting to my car. I think it's a good value for the price. Staff don't seem that enthusiastic but I have rolled in both times after 9pm so I get it. I am going to try the drums next time. No bone in thighs? Madness.

It's all Korean fried chicken, that's it with either rice or French fries with pickled radish and…read morecoleslaw. There are various sauces from sweet to hot to choose from. The food takes 12 minutes to prepare and comes in a styrofoam box with plastic utensils. Informal to be sure. Then there's a nice selection of cold drinks. The decor is bar stools and counters. This place is designed for take-out. As for the chicken and accompaniments they're excellent. Highly recommended.

To me all Mongolian bbq taste similar as you picked up the sauces of previous people's selections…read more The service was great, friendly waitress. We were there early for lunch and had the place all to ourselves. The buffet selection was good and if you cannot finish your food, the first bowel, you get to take it home with no charge. The restaurant is simple.

I have been coming to Magic Grill for at least 15 years and it hits every time. Dumplings are…read morephenomenal with the sweet soy dipping sauce. A nice variety of fresh veg to add to your bowl and they are always so friendly.