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Face
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Username: Face
Post Number: 492
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 6:03 pm: |     |
Located on Millburn Ave, (before it becomes one way). Just past "West Coast Video", but before "Annie Says" and "Subway Salon."
Good service, friendly wait staff. The owner, Danny, also came over to our table to introduce himself and insure all was well.
Some unusual Thai dishes, numerous steamed selections, and traditional. Good prices, good food. Give it a try. On a scale of 1-5, a solid 3. I rarely give out 4's and I have only been to one 5 (ever.) |
magmasystems
Citizen
Username: Magmasystems
Post Number: 287
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 6:44 pm: | |
Here is a review that I posted on the message board at MillburnWeb.com. I guess that I had a different experience than you.
Marc @ millburnweb.com
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We decided to try the new Jade Garden Chinese restaurant. This is the place in The Commons that replaced JJ's.
Executive Summary : We were expecting a lot and came away disappointed. Too many things are fried.
For appetizers, I ordered a Hot and Sour soup, a staple of any Chinese restaurant. This version was OK, nothing special. My daughter ordered Coconut Shrimp. What we got was a lot of fried batter. We also ordered steamed dumplings. They were served in a wicker "steaming basket", which was a nice touch.
We then had two entries. My Honey Shrimp with Walnuts was served in a "birds-nest" shaped basket of wanton or fried noodle. The shrimps were fried in batter, and they were served with a separate bowl of sweet sauce which you had to apply yourself. The same dish at Sampan is much better.
The Mango Thai Chicken was tasteless.
We order fried banana for dessert. What we got was more banana dipped in batter... no honey sauce, no whipped cream, nothing to smooth out the batter.
All in all, we paid for half food, half fried batter. We will not be going back.
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Dave
Moderator
Username: Dave
Post Number: 5028
Registered: 4-1998
| | Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 7:13 pm: | |
I think you nailed it, Marc. |
susan1014
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Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 346
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 7:36 pm: | |
Decently rendered old school Chinese...fried noodles at the start. Pineapple chicken served in a pineapple bowl with pineapple fried rice (a real hit with the 5 year old). Decent adult entrees, but too little heat and too much sugar relative to our hopes/expectations.
Not bad, but not a major draw either -- not really our style.
Still looking for a local sit-down chinese place that we can love, rather than just like. Any nominations? |
Morrisa da Silva
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Username: Mod
Post Number: 134
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 7:39 pm: | |
Hunan Spring in Springfield on Morris. I think its the best sit-down chinese in these parts. |
Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 67
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 8:10 pm: | |
Face: curious to know what was the one 5? |
Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 2396
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 8:33 pm: | |
Mr. Chu on Rte 10's OK. I still miss Chan's Palace. |
vor
Citizen
Username: Vor
Post Number: 363
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 4:53 am: | |
Cathay 22 on Route 22 |
Taurus5208
Citizen
Username: Taurus5208
Post Number: 12
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 9:34 am: | |
Hunan Taste in Denville, NJ. I know it's a ride, but it is AMAZING!!! |
algebra2
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Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 2875
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 10:04 am: | |
we've been going to the one across from South Mountan Arena/Next to Turtle Brook Inn. It's good -- I like the dumplings, scallion pancakes and Peking Duck. Son likes the sesame chicken and husband liked the amazing chicken. I want to try Cathay 22. |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 664
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 10:07 am: | |
We really like Hunan Taste in Denville, for the atmosphere as much as the food |
algebra2
Supporter
Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 2876
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 10:11 am: | |
Pippi -- I really want to try that place. Do you take 80 to get there or is there a back road way? |
Dave
Moderator
Username: Dave
Post Number: 5036
Registered: 4-1998
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 10:19 am: | |
The one across from the South Mountain arena is Joy Luck - great place. Amazing fish dishes, too. |
algebra2
Supporter
Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 2878
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 10:22 am: | |
Any fish dish suggestions? |
Pippi
Supporter
Username: Pippi
Post Number: 665
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 10:22 am: | |
Alg - we take 24 to 287 to 80... I think.
I'm not so good with stuff like that. Either way, I don't know of back roads.
It's pretty easy, less than 30 minutes and it's fun - your son would love it!
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Guy
Supporter
Username: Vandalay
Post Number: 498
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 10:48 am: | |
Face , which restaurant did you give a 5 rating. |
mwoodwalk
Citizen
Username: Mwoodwalk
Post Number: 267
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 2:58 pm: | |
Pippi--glad you've enjoyed Hunan Taste (as you know, it's a favorite of the mwoodwalk extended family as well)---do you and notehead go there regularly now? |
Pippi
Supporter
Username: Pippi
Post Number: 671
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 3:29 pm: | |
not really, but we wish we did! |
Face
Citizen
Username: Face
Post Number: 508
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 12:21 pm: | |
My 5 was "Commanders Palace" in the Garden District of Naw'lins. The food was fantastic, the service supreme and the price, well what can you expect at such an amazing establishment. Yet, I've paid higher prices in NYC on numerous occassions. |
Copperfield
Citizen
Username: Copperfield
Post Number: 114
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 - 12:26 am: | |
If memory serves me, Commanders Palace was considerably cheaper than most "fancy" NYC restaurants - a pleasant surprise given the food and atmosphere |
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