I still don't know what to make of this bizarre corner of upscale restaurants in the American Dream…read moreMall. The eateries like Szechuan Opera are gorgeous, fancy, and as sleek 'n' chic as as a gazelle in Gucci--but, like, you're still taking your date to....the mall. Huh? Anyway, after a bunch of us decided to unleash our inner mall rats and terrorize the ground floor riding animatronics meant for kids, we worked up enough of an appetite to stop by here for a Sichuan feast. Perhaps more confusing than the fancy-ness of the restaurant was the fact that it was actually....good. Like, approved by your Canto great-aunt good. We got: - West Lake Beef Soup: As hearty and eggy as nostalgia requires - Camphor Tea Duck: Our weakest dish. Skin was good, meat was dry - Stewed Pork Shoulder: Fall-off-the-bone tender with just the right sweet-salty sauce. Your Shanghai nanny would approve. - Garlic Snow Pea Shoots: The obligatory dark greens dish to balance out all the animal protein. This was garlicky and crunchy, just as nature intended. - Stir Fry Lamb in Sichuan Style: My favorite of the night. Perfect amounts of mala and gamey lamb - Dried Sauteed String Beans: No one cooks string beans better than Chinese people, and this dish explains why - Steamed Whole Striped Bass: Because it wouldn't be a proper group dinner without a whole fish to bring luck, prosperity and A+ grades. Never mind that we're all decades out of school... - Special Dry Pot Style: In Mandarin, the Sichuan dry pot actually translates to "fragrant wok", and no Sichuan dinner is complete without one. We got the veggie version and happily munched on thin cauliflower, lotus roots and all the other parts of nature's bounty that hail from East Asia--all tossed with tingling peppercorns. In sum, don't hurt yourself trying to come here, but if you're already slumming it suburban-style and need to impress your spice-loving date and in-laws, this might just be your dinner spot.

My first time trying this place and I visited on my birthday! The people I went with definitely…read morehelped the experience feel 5 star but the restaurant itself was just okay. The food wasn't bad, actually quite tasty but I guess my taste buds are used to the more unhealthy, "fake" American Chinese food. Moreover, the server was nice but it was evident her English was a bit lacking so when I asked for a lychee martini, she kept pointing to martini but didn't know what I meant by lychee (so I went for a cosmo instead no biggie). The food came out pretty fast once ordered but any questions we had about the dishes were answered rather ambiguously and when we wanted some chili oil/more napkins we had to kind of hunt the server down. And it was weird because the restaurant really wasn't that busy on a Sunday afternoon. So, overall I still enjoyed my birthday (would've been nice to kinda get called on it especially since the server "checked" my ID but again maybe she didn't really look at it), and I don't think I'd rush to try this restaurant again. However, it's still worth at least a first try! The soup was my favorite dish, very herbal flavors. Heavy on lemongrass so if you're expecting something a bit less fragrant like pho or ramen you probably wouldn't like the soup here.

Went to Little Sheep Hot Pot at American Dream for lunch with a group of friends from the North…read moreJersey Chamber of Commerce and it was such a good choice. A few of us had been talking about trying it for a while, and it totally lived up to the hype. The vibe inside was welcoming and comfortable, and the whole hot pot experience made lunch feel like something fun and different instead of just a quick meal. We picked a broth and then ordered a bunch of meats, vegetables, and noodles to share. Everything tasted really fresh, and the broth was full of flavor from the start and got even better as we kept cooking. It's the kind of place where you end up trying a little bit of everything, and it's perfect for a group because everyone can customize their own bites. We also appreciated that it didn't feel rushed, even though it was lunchtime. Service was great too. The staff was friendly, checked on us often enough without hovering, and helped explain options for anyone who hadn't done hot pot before. That made a big difference, especially with a bigger group. By the time we finished, we were already talking about coming back. I definitely plan to return soon with my family, and I can also see myself bringing a few colleagues here as well. It's a great spot for catching up, doing a casual group lunch, or just getting a really satisfying meal.

Decent quality-nothing mind blowing. Fav things were the chuck roll (imo it's the best cut of beef…read morefor hotpot but most places don't have it). Lamb flap was the best part of the lamb-skip the leg it's a bit tough. Service was great tho. Really nice guy. It was slow because they were understaffed but hey quality over quantity.

Great food. They always treated us like family and were always quick as well! Its a great family…read morerun resturant

First ime order and everthing was very good. Will definately order again. Online order system is…read morenot the best.

This BYOB has delicious food and spectacular Desserts with exceptional service we've been coming…read morehere a few years now and the restaurant has always exceeded our expectations! We can't wait to try the new location

Came to Dumpling Dojo, because of its trendiness, high amount of reviews, and Yelp rating…read more The eatery is not large, but it has comfortable high top and regular tables, cool wall art, quick service, and the ambiance was quiet and comfortable. I started with the Scallion Pie and it was very good. The dipping sauce made each bite savory and the adorned shredded veggies added to its enjoyment. Our entrees were: Steamed Chicken Dumplings. This is the first time that I had Chicken Dumplings in a delicious buttery sauce. I couldn't get enough of the sauce and it hugged every piece of dumpling that was cut and consumed. The other item was the Vegetable Little Bowl, with Lo Mein. The dish was full of vegetables, filling, and not oily.

Best Chinese food in Hudson county. Always fresh af and great flavor. We tried a million others…read morethat can't compare.

I've started going here for about two months now and every time I do the girl on the register is…read morealways incredibly rude! She always has one headphone in and it shows cause she can never get my food order correct. I always ask for no vegetables in my food and yet there always seems to be some when I open the container. As well as every time I try to place an order for multiple items, when I finish the first order she always says "is that it?", with an attitude

Decided to give this spot another try since the last time was a few years ago, and I had only tried…read morethe sushi and Pad Thai. This time, I went with Chinese and it was actually pretty good. We had the sesame chicken, chicken and broccoli with garlic sauce, and some lomein. All of the chicken was cooked perfectly, and they pack the boxes to the brim. The sesame chicken wasn't overly breaded, which I really appreciated. I hate when you bite into a juicy-looking piece of chicken and it turns out that it's all batter. These were lunch specials and for the side item, you only get to choose from an egg roll, wonton soup, or a soda. Would be nice if they included hot and sour soup as a choice because that's what I usually like to get. That will be the next step - to try their hot and sour soup. If that's good, I may have found my new go-to Chinese takeout restaurant.

ordered the tonkatsu ramen. Didn't love it tbh. The broth was just okay and the toppings were meh…read more They load you up on the noodles. The pork belly was very tough and fatty. My bf got the chow mein and that was deffff a hit i'd recommend that! also got the hibachi style rice and we were sad it had no egg in it!!

The lunch special is a great deal! The food tasted fresh and was hot. The service was very nice and…read morewelcoming. The restaurant looks clean as well. Truly enjoyed the food here and will definitely be back again and recommend to friends and family.

I had the fried scallops and shrimp fried rice. It was okay -- not bad, but nothing that really…read morestood out. The scallops and the rice could've used more flavor. Overall, a decent meal, just not something I'd rush back for.The service was great.

Made a delivery order the wonton egg drop soup was the worst soup I've from any Chinese restaurant…read moreAlso the garlic broccoli didn't taste like garlic it looks like the just brushed on the garlic paste the egg rolls taste like it was cooked in old cooking oil had a strange after taste. Also ordered Mei fun,curry chicken didn't try yet. I think they need to get a good cook. Portion size is ok. Will not order again from this place.

Food was scheduled for 8:19 delivery, i got it at 9:32. Needless to say it was cold and stale,…read moreprobably the worst Chinese I have eaten. They charged me a $8.95 delivery fee with 25% tip on top. I tried to cancel twice but they would not let me. I would stay away from this place. MR