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Address: 518 Old Post Rd Suite 3, Edison, NJ 08817
Phone: (732) 515-9797
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Reviews
Dim sum here follows the classic weekend tradition: ladies and gentlemen push carts through the dining room, and you select dishes by peering at what’s stacked on their trays. Unlike Chinatown, nothing is announced aloud. With a packed house, the resulting cacophony makes conversation a challenge. You often have to strain just to be heard.
Here’s what we tried:
~Deep-fried shrimp with salt & pepper – Flavor was decent, but very messy. ★★★☆☆
~Baked sweet egg yolk buns – Best enjoyed piping hot. ★★★★☆
~Steamed sticky rice with pork sausage (lotus leaf) – Lacked filling. ★★★☆☆
~Steamed spareribs with black bean sauce – Too little sauce, and the meat was tough. ★★★☆☆
~Steamed bean curd roll with pork – Rubbery skin and barely any pork. ★★★☆☆
~Steamed chicken feet with black bean sauce – Again, too little sauce. ★★★☆☆
~Roasted pork pastry – Too doughy and dry. ★★★☆☆
~Deep-fried squid with salt & pepper – Skin membrane wasn’t fully removed before cooking. ★★☆☆☆
Service was noticeably lacking. After being seated, we were largely left alone. Empty teapots went unnoticed, and many diners had to flag down any available server just to get their check, often unsuccessfully. Eventually, people began walking up to the cashier to pay. Those needing takeout containers often helped themselves from the back.
From conversations with friends and after trying several dim sum spots in the Edison area, this is considered one of the better options. That said, while this place may once have been excellent, it now feels a bit too relaxed, almost complacent.
For us, the search for a better dim sum experience continues.
when tea was brought to the table before I was even asked what kind I wanted. When I mentioned that I hadn’t ordered it, the waiter told me that if I wanted anything
different from what he had already served, I would have to pay an additional service fee. That interaction alone left a sour impression and made the meal feel more frustrating than enjoyable.
Recommend: pineapple buns with egg yolk custard, pineapple bun tarts with egg yolk, calamari
Good: radish cake, lotus leaf dumpling (nuo mi ji), shu mai, taro cake, pepper steak, steamed short rib, chicken feet
Ok: tripe (niu ban ye), chive pocket, tofu skin wrapped shrimp
There are some nice specialties here that are executed well. Definitely would recommend any pastries with the egg yolk center. The calamari is crispy and nice
Many of the dim sum staples we grew up with were not as flavorful as expected. Might be good for a crowd that likes lighter flavors. Textures were all correct though so nothing seemed over- or under- steamed.
I was disappointed in the fried tofu skin wrapped shrimp, it wasn’t very flavorful and was greasy and overcooked though not yet into burnt territory.
It’s not super crowded but it does get full. Going at a busier time ensures more fresh items and also a better selection. Going at open ensures a seat but not everything will be available yet.
Although this is a bit far for me, I think I would still be willing to make the trek every once in a while, especially since there isn’t really any authentic Cantonese food by my neighborhood.
The restaurant looks pretty dated. They have plenty of large round tables to accommodate large parties. They also have private rooms for parties that wish to do KTV. I did inquire this, and the minimum total amount spent for a private room is $450 at the time of this review.
Regarding the food, their dim sums taste alright and made to order. However, their dim sum portions are small in comparison to other dim sum restaurants in NJ (and even NY). Their Shrimp Shumai and Pan Fried Eggplant are probably the highlights of their dim sum menu.
As for their Lunch Specials, $9.50 as a starting price is pretty sweet deal. It comes with a choice of soup and rice. However, their soups leave a lot to be desired. I order the Chicken & Broccoli, and there’s just not enough sauce. The chicken is okay, and the broccoli isn’t fresh. As for the Grouper Filet with String Bean, that dish tastes pretty good.
As for the service, the servers aren’t attentive. They do not care, and they do not speak or respond. It’s like they don’t want to be there or work.
Overall, the dining experience is just okay. Their prices are good (if you pay by cash), but that’s what you get in terms of quality and service.
I will edit the star (s) after get your response.
Today is Saturday (04/29), and you can see how busy it is just by looking at the photos. Open at 10am, and those who arrive at 11am have to wait for a seat.
Parking is easy.
The food is delicious and fair pricing.
The serious “PROBLEMS” are:
1) The chopsticks are sticky and like have a waxy feel, which is obviously not clean. I washed myself with hot tea and it was fine.
2) The chili and mustard sauce will only be given if you ask, the waiter will not automatically serve it.
It wasn’t busy tonight so our food came out super fast. Chicken, fish and pork. They were all cooked to perfection. Haven’t tried the dim sum yet but will definitely be back to try it out soon!