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

Really enjoyed our meal at Lan Ramen in Princeton! We tried a bunch of different things and…read morehonestly loved everything. The N0 Ramen was delicious, really flavorful, and definitely something I'd order again. Loved the heat The Chow Fun was also excellent and probably one of my favorites of the meal. We also had fried dumplings, delicious! Everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Great little spot in Princeton with really good food, service, and a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying a few more things on the menu!

We found the food here to be really good overall. The bowls of ramen were huge and a great value…read more The sushi roll was also large and tasty - their signature Roots roll is the one we tried. I'd also recommend the pork bao buns. The advice was fast and friendly. Plenty of seating and a simple, clean, decor here.

It sounded promising. Asian options including Taiwanese beef Noodle soups from founders from the…read moremotherland. It's located in a strip mall and all the customers were non-asian...that should have been a sign. The Hot and Sour Soup and Wonton Soups were just OK. A bit salty for my taste actually. The LoMein noodles with shrip were a disappointment @ $20 per bowl. The noodles were overcooked with too much water remaining in the bowl it was served in. The shrimp was not high quality, and there were minimal vegetables in the dish. Overall, not worth the asking price. I'm not from the Princeton area which has a wealth of ethnic cuisine, but unfortunately would not be one I'd recommend.

Asian Bistro is under new owners and management with a grand re-opening last month. I'm happy to…read morereport that the service, food and interior of the restaurant meet all our needs wonderfully The menu still offers a variety Asian Fusion cuisines from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese. We went with sushi on our recent visit and were not disappointed. Our sushi came with complimentary miso soup. As previously, your order is placed at the counter, you receive a buzzer, and then patiently wait for your aromatic food to arrive. I'm not sure if the menu has changed substantially or if there is a new chef. On previous visits I've had the Chinese, Korean, and Thai. We ordered the Krapow Chicken, Pad Thai, Bulgogi, and Drunken Noodles The Pad Thai, Bulgogi and drunken noodle were all great. The Krapow was good, but too salty for my taste.

They are open again. Food is excellent!! Will definitely coming back to try the other dishes…read more Excellent general chow chicken.. very crispy yummy. Jap chae and bibimpap was very good too. forgot to take pictures bec we were all hungry.

Went to lunch w/ a friend here, primarily b/c it's near Costco and I needed to get gas there, and…read morethen saw that there are good reviews and the prices look pretty reasonable. All of the above were true, and the food was quite good too. Each of us got a lunch special w/ Thai Basil Beef, and it was a good dish. I enjoyed the wonton soup and side of rice too, and it was a really great price for all of that. Service is pretty fast and friendly; the waiter switched our soup orders by accident, but when he came back to bring more stuff, he noticed when we had switched them, which I give him some credit for. Everything is nice and fast, no issues there. Inside, it's a pretty good amount of space, and nice decoration throughout. My friend and I both thought the door to get from the foyer into the restaurant had a really nice design. Everything in there is clean and nicely put together. Men's room was clean too - not very big, but good enough size.

"Where are you from" is not a polite question to ask anybody as a good book of manners might teach…read moreus. Thus, while service was reasonable, a person shouldn't assume anything about anyone: not these days, nor any era. To give each customer the benefit of doubt is the most basic of refined manners. The food, however, is well prepared and fresh in quality. The restaurant does seem to cater towards a more elderly audience based on the presentation styles and music choices. While the vegetables and shrimp dishes were clearly fused from different cultures to some extent, the fried rice might have had a bit too much salt as diabetes is on the rise these days--so we tend to choose lighter salt in meals. The pricing could also be more reasonable for simple and traditional choices.

Wow! Best sushi in Princeton. Place is clean, service is great. Only issue is street parking is…read morevery limited. Deck parking is $. Pricey but food is excellent. We have had many of the their creative rolls as well as my usual sashimi. All on the mark. Try the Thai Ice Tea, yummy.

Wow! This is easily the best sushi spot in Princeton, NJ. Just a 20 min walk from campus, an far…read morefrom the loudness of Nassau street and its million people, this restaurant down Witherspoon Rd offers so many roll options and a very yummy miso soup. The fish is fresh and their rolls are delicious. My friends and I really enjoyed our lunch! They have a great menu and you can't go wrong with any options. Service is wonderful, the staff is nice and accommodating. There is plenty of seating options and I love the ambiance of the restaurant and how much natural lighting there is. Will miss it now that I've graduated but can't recommend it enough!

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.

Kendall Park, NJ - the unassuming location of this restaurant in the corner of a strip mall belies…read moreits presentation of some of the best Chinese food I've had in NJ/NY, and in a region with no shortage of good-to-great authentic Chinese cuisine, that's saying something! When it comes to food, I never judge a burger by its bun, so thanks to Yelp for helping me find it. The sign in the window says "Asian fusion" which usually sends me running as it's often a cop-out label for bad mixed-up Asian cooking, but this is authentic y'all, meaning true-to-tradition dishes with a sometimes more contemporary application of ingredients or flavors. The "fusion" part must come from the fact that they have a small Taiwanese section as well as the main Szechuan/Sichuan menu, alongside a few familiar Chinese-American favorites like sesame chicken or broccoli x protein, so you can get that here too. Everything we ordered was phenomenal! Great flavors, generous portions, cooked with confidence and finesse. Compliments to the kitchen - they really know what they're doing. Not a single dish was lacking. They even put out peanuts at the start and serve fresh orange slices at the end of the meal. Very old school. We loved it all: * Salt & white pepper crispy chicken ("Taiwanese specialty") - well-battered and flavored, and perfectly crispy * Taiwanese minced pork rice * Chicken red curry - fabulous, with fresh vegetables and just the right balance of spice * Golden dish (fish) - very special dish in a salted duck egg yolk batter * Beef chow fun * Marinated crispy duck Wish I lived closer, but will definitely come back when we are in the area. Best of the best - very highly recommended!

On a beautiful Sunday in Princeton, the family and I were looking g to have a nice lunch. Some…read moreplaces were booked up but Mistral was able to accommodate us. We were seated at a table below a tree in the bar area, which is very aesthetically pleasing with a natural wood bar and industrial touches. The menu was Sunday brunch however it had many pleasing options from breakfast standards to sandwiches and salads. We all ordered sandwiches and asked for additions or omissions which wasn't a problem at all. All of our choices came with generous portions and were delicious. Our server was efficient but not the friendliest, but he got the job done. Overall, I would return to Mistral if I visit Princeton again and would recommend it to others too.

Huge letdown. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants in Princeton, so we were really…read morelooking forward to coming back. Unfortunately, the food was mostly bad to just okay. The salmon with crispy rice was the only dish we enjoyed. The squash was terrible and smothered in mayo sauce, and even the steak was disappointing. The chicken was decent, but the multiple sauces made the flavors strange and muddled. Probably one of my most disappointing meals in recent months. Such a shame because I used to really love this place.

Probably one of the best AYCE sushi restaurants in New Jersey that I've been to. Only knock is…read morethat the price is a bit steep, but given the variety and the speed of service here, it is at least justified. We visited as a group of ~8 on a weekday evening for dinner. Service was quick. Although we had plans afterwards so we were not in full optimization mode for this AYCE excursion, we ate a decent amount and did not ever feel like we were being slowed down or not helped, despite other diners in the restaurant. They have sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and a lot of other Asian sides and fares. A good variety to just having fish! I especially recommend the galbi and the yuzu if you have the room in your stomach. Otherwise, a great place AYCE that is on the pricier end, but is well worth the extra bucks here.

I've been committed to trying as many restaurants near my job as I can this summer, so as part of…read morethat I came here over my lunch break for a takeout order. The inside did have a nice darker Asian themed decor to it. I got a bento box with salmon. There is a good amount of food here for the price, but most of it was overdone. Salmon was dry and overcooked, but was saved by the sauce. Sushi was decent, but nothing to write home about. Miso soup and salad are as middle of the road as it gets. Not bad for sure, but in an area flush with Asian cuisine options, it may not be my first pick.

We came in for dinner and ordered a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and a bottle…read moreof wine. The food overall was 3/5, nothing I would recommend! It was like eating slightly better Panda Express in a slightly better ambience. There is a lovely koi pond inside the restaurant which the kids (and adults) loved!

My mom is a regular here. We came here for my birthday last night and as usual had a delicious…read moredinner. We all got bento boxes and had enough to take home! Service is always great and the atmosphere is hip and trendy. Food is always consistent here. My party had the Thai basil chicken, tangerine fish and salmon. All were delicious!

Absolutely fantastic ramen here! I got the Veggie Miso Ramen and it was one of the best veggie…read moreramens I've ever had! The staff is also super friendly and sweet. Can't wait to come back here again, I'm already wanting more!

The quality of food at this place is pretty underwhelming in my opinion. It's not bad, per se, but…read moreit's really nothing special. I've taken out and eaten on multiple occasions and it doesn't fail to maintain mediocrity. Service is very kind though and the restaurant has a clean, relaxing ambiance. I just think that there's definitely better ramen places in the area.