Noodles near Kearny, NJ

“Lucky Foo in Kearny, NJ: The Real Deal Chinese Experience

If you're looking for that authentic, no-frills Chinese spot, Lucky Foo is for you.

If you're expecting some fancy American-style service, you might be in for a shock. But trust me, that's part of the charm. It's just one person cooking and one serving, and their mission? Get that homemade food to you, no matter how long it takes. Don't come here if you're in a rush - this is slow food at its finest. I learned about this style of service living in Hawaii, so it felt familiar to me.

Now, let's talk about the star of the show - the food. It's clean, packed with homestyle flavor, and will leave you feeling satisfied. That noodle soup? Pure magic. When I'm craving authentic, homemade noodle soup, this is the spot I head to. It's not an everyday thing, but when that specific craving hits, Lucky Foo delivers.

The vibe inside is something else. It's quiet - like, eerily quiet - and filled with what looked like college-age Asian students. No background music, no chitchat, just people focused on their bowls or phones. It's an experience, I'm telling you.

Don't expect any fancy menus - it's all up on the wall. And heads up, it's cash only. But honestly? The food is so good, you won't even care.

If you're after authentic Chinese cuisine without any of the fuss, Lucky Foo is your spot. It might not be for everyone, but for those who get it? It's a little slice of homestyle heaven right here in Kearny.“

“food was delicious with excellent service!“

“We spontaneously stopped by Kuu on a Thursday evening and immediately snagged a table. Both the sushi and the two vegetarian ramen soups were delicious and filling.
The service was also very attentive and friendly. We would definitely come back!“

“All the dishes were fantastic, but my favorite was the tandoori lamb kebab, it was absolutely delicious. The exterior was perfectly crispy, yet the meat remained tender and juicy. If you love lamb, you definitely need to try it. I ate an entire pound on my own. The guyru laghman was also great, with rich and flavorful seasoning. While the other dishes might not have been as remarkable, they were still well above average. The only thing that didn’t suit my taste was their dessert. The dessert was overly sweet, almost excessively so, though that might be their signature style. As for the service, it seems like only their daughter speaks English, but her voice is quite soft, and it feels like she’s contributing to the family business out of obligation. However, this doesn’t affect anything, I’d still go back again.“

“Evening Staff is super friendly!! The female cashier was so hospitable and “I assume” the manager was the male because he was very knowledgeable and very kind to the patrons of the community! I’m not from this area but I would definitely come back just because of their quality of service!“

“Do recommend! Happy about this new addition to the Newport neighborhood. The interior is gorgeous with beautiful decorations. It is clean and spacious. We were excited to check it out and were not let down!! Fantastic experience through and through. Service staff was friendly and polite, attentive (frequent water refills and clearing of table was great). Food arrived fast and in proper order - first appetizers, then main course. Ordering via app helps accelerate the process, and what it also does: it gives the customer the option to decide when to aak for the check. Mind = blown! Awesome feature because you can always go back to order more at any time. Our dinner XP was extremely positive.
Recommendations: cold eggplant w special sauce appetizer (see photo) made my taste buds dance, Zha Jiang Noodles an indulgence. The Pork Pancake was crispy and good as well.“

“You can tell the owner puts so much care and passion into the food. The atmosphere feels intimate and cozy, like a hole in the wall does. The crab cake pad Thai was particularly tasty. Delicious food at a reasonable price that is well worth the wait and patience (since the owner is both the only waiter and only chef)!“

“This place has good food. We had the spaghetti kee mao, fish and beef satay. The food was a tasty spicy which I loved. The food came out quick and Their portion sizes are great and the prices are reasonable, except for the snapper fish which was listed as market price only for it to be $45. I would have appreciated the server giving us a heads up on the price, I also asked for no onions and I still get my dish with onions. I will definitely go back but not for the expensive fish. The service was okay overall and the place was quiet and clean.“

“Was walking my dog and passed this place by, decor isn’t the most flattering but the reviews on google were so positive I had to try it. Had the soup dumplings and they were yummy. So nice to know they are in FiDi. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu. *anyone know if they use MSG?“

“The food I had her tonight was phenomenal. It wasn’t only delicious and filling it was also beautiful. Everything was so flavorful, I will definitely be back.“

“I just went there for the 1st time today. Didn’t realize we had this gem so close with some friends and family. Husband and I tried a few dishes as we like to try as many as possible and every was so delicious. We will definitely be coming back soon. 🥰“

“Was pretty excited to see this place right next to my hotel. Ate twice before I left back home. 🍜 ramen was amazing“

“Love the vibe here with the old Thai movie posters and products from Thailand visible on the shelves. Bangkok BAR does the classics well and the staff are mostly from Thailand so they grew up with the items on the menu. Love the beef larb and crying tiger.“

“The food was super hot (temperature wise) and well seasoned, spice levels on point (but can request + - spice) The prices are really reasonable when picking up. Definitely recommend. Super nice service and quick food. We should be patronizing restaurants like these, independently owned by hard working people. Will definitely add this to my list of regular places to eat at/takeout.“

“We were in town from Wisconsin to see Metallica. The day after the concert , we were looking for something good to eat and found Dumpling Dojo. Looking thru the menu , we knew we had to try. AMAZING!! We had one of the best meals we have had in a long time and my husband and I like to eat. We go to a lot of high ends places, but as I said , this place was extraordinary. The staff very friendly and helpful. We had the fried pork belly , tangerine beef , shrimp dumplings, fried shrimp and ramen noodle. And for desert , out of the world raspberry cheese cake wontons with whipped cream and fruit garnish. Nothing was too spicy but so flavorful. Again , you really need to try this place. Thank You !!“

“Always as expected. I usually come here after work when I don’t feel like cooking.“

“Very professional place always. I complained about my order being a bit too salty to my liking and they apologized and gave me a whole new meal without any complications. Great customer service and the food tastes really good. First time my food came out salty and never had that issue before. They have a clean restaurant & the lady up front is very pleasant and friendly.“

“I used to have one go to pho spot but ever since I tried the lemongrass pho with brisket from this place, I've been addicted!!! I order it at least 2 to three times a month to go and it always hits the spot. Delicious and so fulfilling.“

“Great food. Easily customizable to your individual tastes.“

“👍👍👍今天吃了，牛腩王，炸油条，云吞面，全部都很棒。很合我们夫妇的味道👏👏👏“

“The absolute best Ramen!! Amazing food and great service!“

“The hot beef noodle soup was very delicious. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the broth was spicy and had great flavor. The slices of beef had a bit of tendon in it. I thought there would be softer pieces based on the pics on here. All in all it was a very tasty dish.“

“Great neighborhood spot. I love coming here and want to support them through this Covid mess. The outdoor dining is set up well and the service is always good“

“We’ve been coming to this restaurant for years, so it’s overdue for a review after a delicious lunch with too many amazing menu items to choose from for just one sitting. We have followed this family-owned and operated establishment since the days when they were a food truck, then they moved to a small place on a side street in Verona and now at the current bigger location. This is authentic Thai food of the highest quality, and it has never declined over all these years.

The pad thai has true flavor, not excessively sweet. If you want something sweet, the sticky rice is perfect. Pad see ew noodles are fantastic, as are the curries. Amazing veggie dumplings and spring rolls, and saving the best for last…the shrimp buns- lightly breaded and fried whole shrimp on a fluffy open bun with a lightly spicy mayo based sauce…you have to go just for these alone!

Also the ambience is great - big rounded windows let in plenty of light to contrast with the exposed brick. Plus the service is friendly. We really love this place.“

“I recommend delicious steak sandwich“

“Yellowtail is my go to sushi spot. They have an amazing lunch menu and I was pleasantly surprised that they had Toro! I also order delivery when I'm in the office and the sushi always comes in a timely manner and super fresh. I cannot recommend this place enough.“

“A great addition to the Bloomfield restaurant scene.“

“This is a very quaint calm restaurant with relaxing atmosphere. When you walk in you truly feel like you're home. The food is top-notch Thai cuisine, it has a home-cooked feel to it. So far we've been here a few times and had delivery a few times and every order we've had has been incredible!

Vegetarian options: The vegetarian duck is one of the best mock meats you can have

Dietary restrictions: This place has options for vegetarians listed on the menu. Anything you want without me or egg can be accommodated“

“I usually get the original since I don't like tomatoes and can't eat spicy. However, I tried the tomato and to my surprise, it was WAY better than the original. Perfect lunch and you'll feel very full. Service was amazing they knew that my mom and aunt wanted tea and the younger ppl wanted iced water. Very smart waiters lol. Food was decently quick to come out and the atmosphere was amazing. The place has high ceilings and nice artwork on the walls making the place look very expensive but the food was very affordable and delicious.“

“The atmosphere was peaceful and comforting and the customer service was on point, I ordered the chicken cutlet and the purple rice and after trying i definitely will recommend the chicken cutlet the seasoning was delicious, but for the purple rice for the same price in 8ave I would say to add watermelon pieces for a refreshing taste and texture. Overall definitely recommend coming here.“

“I’m Chinese from the Sichuan region. Spoiled with many good food growing up, I find many popular Chinese restaurants in NYC a scam. But this is my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood (or even my favorite Chinese in the whole city in terms of price and quality ratio). We come here twice or three times a week. Every dish is fresh, authentic and affordable. Our favorite dishes are: horn pepper beef, string beans, mapo tofu and fatty beef in sour soup. No tips needed. Cashier lady is very friendly that we become friends with her.“

“Delicious ! Worth every cent ❤️❤️❤️“

“Such a unique spin on ice cream!! Fun to watch it made with my favorite additions and it’s the BEST!!! I need to order every flavor throughout my visits and I’ll probably find a new favorite.“

“When this was Leoni’s I was a loyal customer and when I saw it was closed and getting renovated the name changed I was sad but today I stopped by picked up ? and it was delicious and happy to see the previous owner still there working along with the NEW owner 10/10 PIZZA ? will still continue to be a loyal customer of EP!“

“Listen, this is the real deal. Food was delicious and fresh. The flavors are what you would expect from a authentic Thai restaurant. Balanced and full of flavor.“

“what an amazing Christmas Dinner, will definitely be back to try more of the menu“

“The staff was very excellent, order delivery was fast. Thank good service.

Vegetarian options: very healthy and delicious food

Wheelchair accessibility: excellent place for disabled, Excellent customer service.“

“Recently open and the place is phenomenal. The food is cheap and affordable. Service is superior aka fast and no tip unless you want to. We had the steam pork buns, the fuzhou wonton soup, noodles with peanut sauce and the mei fen with beef tripe soup. I got the pan fried pork buns to go. It was super good and tasteful. I will so come back again with Jo regrets. I recommend it 297372727%“

“As I reviewed Sun Food Kitchen 7 years ago I still come back to this place.Food is delicious, it’s a great place with great food. Prices are good as well. Sue is a hardworking mom and she always makes me feel welcomed every time I come with my family. I’d recommend coming here to grab some lunch or even takeout. I always get the chicken and broccoli, chicken lo mein, or half chicken with chicken fried rice. So go on ahead and check this place out. It will not disappoint and your tastebuds will thank you.“General tso chicken is delicious i would recommend you to eat her the lady and her daughter are so nice ☺️10/10”“

“Always delicious and very knowledgeable about allergens if you ask“

“My favorite spot for the winter with their nice soup noodles for about only $10 per bowl which is really nice with how much they give you and how warming you will feel every bite. it is like any other restaurant, you wait until they seat you, wait until you are ready to order, you wait for the food, eat, tip and leave. the place is usually really packed during lunch time so either be lucky/wait to eat or not go at lunch.“

“We were visiting this Chinese neighborhood in Brooklyn and one of the employees recommended this restaurant for noodles. It was amazing, really one of the best places we have eaten and seemed very authentic. This is very much understated, a hole in the wall with a relatively simple menu. You pay cash, the food comes out. Piping hot for dining in or takeout, fresh, delicious, and when you are done you have already paid. So you just leave. Leave. There were many people came in while we were eating in which says to me that this is a favored neighborhood joint. Highly recommended.“

“Was randomly craving takeout tonight and decided to try this place. Takeout can be so hit-or-miss, and even as I was ordering I felt half prepared for a stomach ache afterwards—but I was so wrong and I’m honestly still surprised about it! I don’t think I’ve ever had fresher Chinese food in my life. It’s rare for me to write a review and I feel kind of silly but I appreciated my meal so much that now I gotta talk about it I guess! ?I got steamed dumplings and the sesame chicken, nothing fancy. But it was delicious and all of it tasted so clean and fresh—not greasy, oily, or too salty. The rice was perfectly steamed too, not wet and mushy and not dry. I ordered on Uber Eats not realizing how far away they are from where I live, but it was worth the delivery time and wasn’t too long of a wait. Everything was still warm too. If you’re on the fence because of their Google rating, just know that on Uber Eats they have a 4.8 rating with 100+ reviews. A great find, and I’m grateful. ☺️“

“new owners with an updated menu. loved the old but love the new even more“

“Excellent service and delicious food. I had the vegi fried rice and Peppers with beef.“

“I came to shop from NYC was very hungry and I tried Japanese Korean , but the beef noodle soup the meat they use it’s supposed to be soft , beef for stew so easy meat other places near stuck in my teeth and not soft . Highly recommend this place . I came here Tuesday October 22 , 2024 veggies were tasty too and perfect taste , I will bring my family here .“

“Admissions first, I am a sucker for a good noodle bowl, and this one delivers. Got the beef noodle soup, and the meat was exceptional tender, broth salted just enough and the noodles while a little thin had a slight chew.

Filled me up and would absolutely get it again.“

“We are from Canada and this is the second time we’ve encountered Lou at this spot and he always has a smile, very friendly and goes above and beyond without anyone asking. We recognized him from when we stopped here last year before going to Hawaii. Hope everyone gets to encounter Lou here !!“