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Top 10 Asian food in Somerville, New Jersey, United States
Find out what Asian restaurants to try in Somerville. Somerville is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 12,098, reflecting a decline of 325 (-2.6%) from the 12,423 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 791 (+6.8%) from the 11,632 counted in the 1990 Census. It is the county seat of Somerset County.
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10. Canton Palace
Overall Ratings
3 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Steven W
When you;re hungry, you want to eat now. Dim sum is a great way to try different dishes without the wait. This is not stuff-your-face food - especially if you eat with chopsticks. The chopsticks will definitely slow you down. That's okay because you want to savor every dish - even if you've had it before.The tea hits the spot. Flavorful. Fresh tea leaves make all the difference.We stuck primarily with non-meat dishes. However, our companions at the shared table got the fried pork cutlets. There were enough pieces to feed 3-4; they were appetizing.I am a big fan of shu-mai. They look like bite size dumplings without a lot of breading. They did not disappoint. The greens are so bright and colorful. The oyster sauce is just right.The big surprise was the hot sauce. It comes in huge gallon plastic bottles. I should have gotten a picture of the bottle. It wasn't too hot and had a sweetness to it.We're are definitely coming back with my son.
9. Yutaka Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar
Overall Ratings
3 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By BrooklynGirl61
Restaurants are often like family. They become part of our memories because of the celebrations and events and family members we enjoy them with. Yutaka was such a place for our family.From its opening our family enjoyed so many wonderful days and nights in this wonderful authentic Japanese Sushi and Steakhouse. Our children loved having birthdays and graduations here, my husband I enjoyed date nights and anniversaries.But it's been a sad reality in the last year that Yutaka was and is in serious decline. New ownership came in last year and made wholesale changes that have removed what made this place special. The staff is very young and untrained now and the service as a result is terribly poor. The menu has been foolishly changed to remove many items that were staples and made Yutaka's reputation. And so noticeable are conditions in the restaurant itself. Yutaka was always impeccably clean and inviting. But no more.Our most recent experience was disgusting. On a Saturday night, once the busiest night of the week at Yutaka, we found an empty restaurant, in need of great maintenance. Floors and countertops were noticeably dirty, there were broken chairs and a table piled near the front door, and light fixtures throughout were visibly off. It was sad and dismal.On the counter at the sushi bar where we sat with two friends there were dirty dishes were left stacked and appeared to have been there awhile. Staff just walked past them over and over again. The Hibachi tables were dark in the next room and one had dishes and other items piled on top. Once we could get her attention our young waitress was very aggressive as we read the menu, barking "order now" over and over, but ignoring our requests for information about menu items. Eventually we had to ask for a manager. Once we ordered sushi dishes and some other items from the kitchen we had to then go look for a server to order beverages. When our food finally arrived several items were wrong. The tempura dishes were cold and were not freshly prepared as they had always been in the past. The manager said it was ok to store tempura for use later. Disgusting. The rice in sushi rolls was literally hard and clearly old and my husband and his brother had to send back their order.On top of all of this they have raised the prices to extreme levels. In many cases prices have been doubled while the quality is gone.What a loss for our family and our community. This was the best restaurant in Somerville and certainly one of the best in the state. But not now. The conditions alone make us too concerned to eat there in the future. It's like a member of our family is gone. Just no longer an option for anyone looking for good food and atmosphere in a clean and inviting place.
8. Sushi Yokohama
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By POz917
Great sushi, very affordable, very casual atmosphere. Somerville has a handful of sushi restaurants but this restaurant is the best value for what you get. On our last visit, for appetizer, we shared an order of edamame, shrimp shumai, and Japanese Spring rolls. For my entree, I ordered the Halloween roll, which is one of the chef's special rolls. Everything was fresh and delicious.
7. Wasabi Asian Plates & Sushi Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By fespo7888
Love sushi. This is by far the best and most creative sushi as well as other menu items in the area for me. It is more expensive but you won't be disappointed, Good drinks too and nice ambiance.
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6. Kuay Tiew Noodles & More
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By G8408JRmarkc
Wow. Wow. A relative newcomer to add to repertoire of Thai restaurants in area; rig in the heart of Somerville. More in the gourmet with desire to make a name for themselves than the traditional standard fare places. I am a sucker for Soft Shell Crab and the appetizer served with a summer salad was fantastic. Light and refreshing but full of flavors.The Chicken with Garlic was excellent as was the Chicken Kratiem. Only comment was that level of heat was not asked. Chili sauce on side fixed that. Both were served with a fried egg. Desert was Fried Banana with Nutella or fruit sauce.Decor, ambience and service all top notch. Will be back. It is BYOB.
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5. Sushi Palace
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By AdventureDann
I love downtown Somerville, all the great places to eat and beautiful decorations this time of year. This was my first time going to Sushi Palace and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with the quick service and delicious fresh food. The rolls were phenomenal and I even ventured out to try an eel roll! Very fun time with great friends.
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4. Seoulville
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Morgan2010
Went here with a group of friends for lunch. We shared dumplings and chicken wings as starters - both good. A buddy and I shared plates, so I got to try both the Stir-fried Spicy Pork and the Bulgogi. Pork dish served in a stone bowl which kept the food hot - hot enough to finish cooking the sunny-side egg meal was pleasantly topped with. The beef dish was very nice flavor. Happy to return.
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3. Pinoy Filipino Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
Pinoy Filipino Restaurant provides food for the soul with an Asian flare. A combination of Spanish, Polynesian, Chinese and American; Filipino food provides for unexpected taste pleasures with a soul food feel. Rated the best Filipino Restaurant in Centra
Reviewed By giftedelaine
Decided to try their lunch buffet special today and we are certainly glad we did. We had never had Filipino food before.Their lunch buffet is an all you can eat, but they serve you meal, so the word buffet has a slightly different meaning. The food was delicious and different. The meal started with a salad with a ginger/ sesame made house dressing. Then we had soup which was a ginger broth with chicken and spinach. Each meal comes with jasmine rice and tasty glass noodles. We had fish cakes, a pork dish, a chicken dish, a beef dish, and a squash with a coconut milk sauce. Courses are refilled as you need them. Husband and wife team were very friendly and had good service. They make homemade ice cream but we were too full to try it. They have outdoor seating as well and they are on the pedestrian walkway in Somerville. We were really glad that we tried the restaurant today because everything we had was delicious. The menu changes so you can call to find out what's on tap for that day, but there is always a beef, chicken, and pork dish on the menu. They have a very interesting dinner menu as well, but this lunch meal was our first try. And might I add this great meal was only $10 on weekdays and $12.50 on weekends. Also, since this is a food that we had never had before, this was a good way to try some of the basics.
2. Thai Kitchen I
Overall Ratings
4 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By bukagirl
Busy for a Tuesday night, very good service always filled our water and explained the specials asked if everything was OK.Had a special appetizer seafood in a puff pastry with a delicious curry sauce, chicken pad thai.Would recommend and return. Only complaint was bad acoustics, maybe take away next time. Too loud for a nice conversation or a romantic dinner.
1. Origin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By TheExplorerFamily
We have come to this moderately upscale Restaurant several times over the years, and this time dined with some neighborhood friends. It is located in a cool and renovated part of downtown that always has some memorable art installations all around. We have noted its tasteful décor of brass lamps, an aquarium, and hand painted wooden shades with pretty accent pieces inside. The building that it is located in, is by itself an elegant one with lovely architectural details. It is a very popular place, and in spite of having made reservations, we had to wait for quite some time before getting a table.The food and service have been consistently good. The aromas, tastes, presentations and vibes are always spot on. On this visit, we tried several different dishes, and every single one was creamy, delicious and packed with flavor. For Appetizers, we shared the Chicken Sate and Duck Salad. For the Main Course, we had the Salmon Garlic Curry, Pad See Ew and the SukoThai Red Curry with Chicken. The Dessert named Mango Paradise was out of this world.We had arrived with a lot of expectations about the food, and every single one was met and surpassed. As for the ambiance, it is anything but romantic and cozy. The noise level because of the wood floors and the resonating copper ceiling causes people to lose that special intimate feeling.Just come here for the food. It is amazing! We will certainly return.
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