On our way from NYC to Philly, we decided to stop in Princeton for some excellent regional (not…read moreAmericanized) Chinese cuisine. Luckily for us, this is the small place we picked. We only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. Comfy benches are around the corner to the left. Ricardo greeted and helped serve us. He was especially gracious with my 90 year old aunt. Her safety and enjoyment were my top priorities! We enjoyed our unhurried meals, asking that each dish come out when it's ready so we could all share. Full and happily satisfied, we resumed our road trip! Life is good with north western Chinese cuisine!

Cool little shop for a taste of Northwest China, but the spicy wasn't much spicy, the servings…read morelooked big but ended up being small and not deep dishes on the tins above heater bowls that weren't heated, and the hand-pulled or knife-cut noodles - noodles were premade, not handmade. Pass. This might satisfy a homesick student because there's nothing better, but we can do much better at home or at Flushing. The best dish was the chopped cabbage dish - that was closest. Lamb skewers were too thick and not seasoned enough. Monstrous plate chicken - good thing we had two, because they weren't all that big for 6 of us, and no spicy adjustment allowed (couldn't do not spicy, but ended up eating it.. and it wasn't spicy). Beef w/tomatoes was better - potatoes felt like they were deep fried and thrown in, not at all taking in any of the sauce. Big groups could have a hard time finding seating - this gets busy and their tables are really designed for 2-4. Staff was also mostly non-Mandarin speaking students that hung around and talked amongst themselves instead of checking on our experience, refilling water, or getting the check until we flagged them down.

Stopped by Lan Ramen while spending the day in Princeton and it ended up being one of the…read morehighlights of the trip. The cucumber starter was super refreshing, the dumplings were perfectly cooked, and the ramen had deep, flavorful broth that tasted like it had been simmering all day. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and came out fresh. The ambiance is cozy and relaxed, service was friendly and attentive, and even with the crowd the wait was minimal. Definitely a must-stop if you're visiting Princeton and looking for great ramen and comfort food. -- Jeffrey Umaña IG: @jeffrey.umana

One of my friends told me about this restaurant so I decided to give it a try. The restaurant is…read morelocated on the lower level of the entire building. The restaurant looked very clean with no garbage or debris on the floors or on the tables. The staff: The staff here are friendly, and they greet you and thank you with a welcoming smile. Prices: The prices here are pretty much similar to other ramen/noodle shops anywhere you go. Basically, it is a decent price for what you get now a days. Taiwanese popcorn chicken: This was cooked thoroughly and was delicious when you bite into it. This was definitely worth ordering if you decide to come here. Ultimate Lanzhou beef noodles: My brother said this noodle soup was not spicy at all. In fact it had too much of the black vinegar taste instead. The beef was cooked thoroughly, and the noodles were just all right with nothing special. Lanzhou beef noodles: The soup base for this noodle soup was very bland as if it was just soaking in water. The beef did not have flavor but was cooked thoroughly. The noodles would have tasted a bit better if the soup base had a little flavor to it. Overall: I might give this place a try again if I ever come back down to the Princeton area. Otherwise, I probably would not take the 1-hour drive down here just to dine at this noodle shop. A suggestion would be that they should try to perfect the soup base as the noodles are already good.

Absolutely fantastic szechuan cuisine, everything is so tender and rich in flavor. Whether you're…read morelooking for a mild refreshing lunch or a heavier spicier dinner, this spot delivers in full. The space is quite homely, and the service is very attentive. Great prices too.

Overall the food tasted pretty authentic but 2 points were knocked off. The dish in my post with a…read morelot of cucumbers is not how that dish should have looked. The restaurant added too much cucumbers and not enough jelly fish. It didn't even looked like their own picture in the menu. My wife had asked the server about why the dish looked like that and her attitude was very defensive and said that's how they make it. If that's how they make it why did it looked different from their own menu picture? The dessert dish came as the second dish and the other server said they serve whatever is ready....well there is a reason why it's a dessert dish! Again food is good but it's the attitude. I gave a 3 star because the food was authentic

The highlight of the meal was easily the hot appetizer -- the wontons in chili oil. The delicate…read morewontons were packed with flavorful filling and coated in a rich, aromatic chili oil that delivered the perfect balance of heat, spice, and savory depth. The sauce had just enough numbing warmth without overpowering the dish, and every bite was incredibly satisfying. The texture combination of silky wrappers and bold sauce made it an unforgettable starter. Beyond the appetizer, the restaurant offered a warm atmosphere and attentive service that made the dining experience even better. The presentation was thoughtful, portions were generous, and the flavors tasted authentic and carefully prepared. If you enjoy dishes with a little spice and a lot of flavor, the wontons in chili oil are absolutely worth ordering. I would definitely come back just for them.

When my friend's Xmas party was canceled, I started looking for a good Chinese restaurant on Xmas…read moreand found great reviews here. Glad I made a reservation via Google Assistant b/c it was a full house plus tons of people waiting (1hr) for their takeout orders. Great sign! We ordered quite a bit for 3 of us b/c we're excited to try them out. We loved them all especially the wontons in the authentic sauce as it should be (not in sesame or peanut sticky sauce), the salt/pepper chicken as how I remembered from back home, the delicious noodle soup with tender beef and tendon, and the flavorful black bean fish. The restaurant is nice and clean. They're busy but the kitchen was pretty quick. The waitress brought out the dish as it's done, not waiting to serve all dishes at once. We actually preferred this way. The wait staff were attentive and friendly. We really enjoy our dinner. It's less than 30 min for us; we will definitely return to try some Sichuan dishes.

Tiger Noodles in Princeton delivered a small triumph to my room through Grubhub. I opened the…read morecontainers and felt that quiet sense of hope a hungry person feels when the aromas drift upward and promise a good evening. It is always a pleasure when those promises are kept. I ordered the pineapple fried rice and the portion was enormous. It felt like opening a treasure chest filled with bright colors, roast pork, and warm spice. The seasoning worked perfectly with the sweetness of the pineapple. Nothing was timid. Every bite had a lively balance of heat, sweetness, and savory depth. For the price I paid, it felt almost like a small miracle in a paper box. My wife ordered three sushi rolls and she was happy with all of them. She enjoyed the shrimp tempura roll and the tuna avocado roll. But the spicy tuna roll was the star of her show. She generously offered me a piece. The heat was lively but not overwhelming and the filling tasted clean and fresh. There was no excess rice, no unnecessary filler, just a satisfying ratio of fish to rice that let the tuna shine. It is one of the better spicy tuna rolls I have had in quite some time. In Princeton you can find more refined or experimental Asian restaurants if that is what you want. But you will also find prices that may affect your credit rating. Tiger Noodles stands apart because it offers generous portions, honest flavors, and a price point that feels almost out of place in the neighborhood. For what you receive and for what you pay this is an easy five stars. I threw out the empty containers with the feeling that life had been made a little better for an evening. That is all a person can ask from dinner and Tiger Noodles delivered it.

Used this place for many years and the last year has been a complete disaster with the food being…read moredifferent depending on who's cooking. I feel it's a new owner and unkept, found a roach next to the table on the wall just hanging out.

Great place to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. Service is…read morevery impressive. I like their dishes than the buns and dumplings. Too oily.

Excellent authentic cuisine with superb service! The waitresses are hard workers and aim to please!…read moreThe spicy chicken dumplings with peanut sauce is the best! This is one of our favorite restaurants!

Cheap, fast, and tasty. If you are one of the regulars of the "the more expensive and chic the…read morebetter" crowd in Princeton, Hunan might not be your place, but you get fast and fresh food at a very reasonable price. The place is run by a Chinese American family who follow the OG recipes. Inside it is not super shiny or hip, but that's not what Hunan is for!

When I used to live in Queens NYC, there were Chinese takeout spots on every other block. On a…read morebudget, lunch specials were the best. A lot of food with a pint of soup for under $7. Enter Hunan. It is the closest I will get as far as the kind of Americanized Chinese comfort foods I crave sometimes. Lo mein/fried rice, beef w. broccoli, sweet & sour chicken, etc. They have lunch specials, too, but even regular prices for what I just listed are all under $10 per order. They are also great about adjustments, in my case I ask for less salt and no onions on some dishes. Never too oily and the taste always hits the spot. It's fast, it's cheap and it's actually good. I've never dined in and never tried their non-Chinese menu (they have Vietnamese and Malaysian, too). Maybe next time!

I haven't been to Szechuan House in a couple of years since switching jobs, and I often find myself…read morethinking about how much I missed it. For this year's Chinese New Year, I decided to take the family there for our New Year dinner, and the food was just as good as I remembered. The place hasn't changed a bit, the decor still looks exactly how I remember it, which brought back memories. Since some of my family and friends don't enjoy the same spice level as I do, we adjusted the heat for dinner, and everything still came out fantastic. We ordered the whole steamed fish, happy fish, green beans, tea smoked duck, pork chop, beef pan fried noodles, and more. Every dish was delicious, and the flavors were spot on. The service was a bit tentative at times, but the quality of the food definitely made up for it. Overall, it was a wonderful meal and a great way to celebrate. I definitely need to come back more often.

Ordered lunch via GrubHub from here and it was solid…read more The lunch special entrees are great and they come with your choice of rice and then a choice between soup or egg roll as well. It seems that both the pepper steak and chicken with broccoli were in the same sauce (& I've actually found that to be common in this area for some reason) but were tasty overall. The egg roll was quite greasy and the wonton soup was pretty solid with the broth being the star. Oh the white rice was cooked how I expect and wish all Chinese white rice is cooked so that's a plus. Overall a true 3.5 star rating but since halves aren't possible I had to go to 3 because it certainly wasn't a 4.

Excellent sushi-- my favorite is the mother of dragon -- sooooooo good…read more I also like the general t'sos chicken and ask for extra spice .... We take out often but if you're really hungry go for the Buffett -- they offer japense, thai and chinese options-- definitely worth it

Hiro is an AYCE sushi buffet that also offers a la carte services. I have been here multiple times…read moreand can safely say that this is probably the best AYCE sushi buffet in the Central NJ area. Even if there is a wait, we have never waited longer than 30 minutes for a table. The service is very prompt and waiters are very good at checking on you and refilling your drinks, cleaning up your table, or asking you if everything is good. The food is ordered via paper and pencil, you select what you want and provide it to the waiter. They send the order to the kitchen and you receive the food when it comes out. For an AYCE buffet, the fish quality is consistently pretty good at Hiro. They offer Nigiri and Sashimi on the menu, as well as classic and specialty rolls. If I could suggest one thing it'd be adding hand rolls to the menu. The tuna and salmon here are consistently good and the yellowtail was surprisingly good. They have a bunch of different appetizers ranging from edamame, sushi pizza, to tartar, most of them are actually very good. The kitchen entrees are very good as well such as the kimchi fried rice and the Mongolian beef. Although it's not the most spacious inside, the way they set up the booths and tables it gives you enough separation from other tables to not feel super crammed inside. Highly recommended for an AYCE sushi spot in Central NJ!

Loved the food. The staff is super friendly and such nice people. It was an amazing experience…read moreoverall and definitely the best hotpot spot around Princeton. Will be coming back!!!!!!!

We have been there a few times and were never disappointed. The choice part is a bit confusing, but…read moreonce you figure that out, the experience is pretty good. We usually go in a team of 6 to 8 and order one or two soup bases that come in big pots and then order a combination of meat and veggies. All of it is very tasty. And our children love the experience.