Wonton Guy — Restaurant in Edison

Gave this place a try today because of JL Jupiter's review and we were less impressed than he was. Two large critiques, if you're allergic to shrimp, both the wonton and dumplings have shrimp. If you're not allergic to shrimp, then both have a lot of it, so you'll enjoy them.

We ordered take out, and first to times we called, the gentleman that picked up hung up without even saying a word to my English speaking daughter. I tried calling the third time, and got a lady instead and although I ordered in my worst mandarin, she seemed like she knew English. So, if you're ordering, it could be hit or miss with getting the right person to pick up.

We ordered all different combinations of the noodle in soup and lo mein, so basically had all the toppings. The ratings as below:

Wonton - huge, with pork and shrimp. Not your mini wonton at take-out places. These are legit big and very delicious. Dense and packed with more shrimp and pork.

Dumplings - basically the wontons, but folded differently and this one more pork than shrimp.

Fish balls - when I first got them, I thought they gave me dumplings and no fish balls. The fish balls look to be homemade and shaped as big as the dumplings. Also, very packed and tasted good.

Sliced steak - the steak was hand sliced, so not paper thin like you would get at pho restaurants. Thicker with more texture, but the beef was over tenderized with baking soda that you could not taste beef but more the after taste of the soda. I liked this the least.

Beef brisket - probably the best topping outside of the wonton. Thick, tender, and braided properly. A bit on the sweet side, but a top choice.

Now for the noodle, my broken mandarin could not get past her, so we ended up getting the regular noodle, rather than any other types, so can't review too much here, but the standard noodle was okay. Not tender, a bit on the firm side.

Soup was a standard broth, in the bland side and overly sweet. Not sure if from actual bone broth and cooking, or just msg, but had a slight sweet off taste. It was just okay to me. The toppings made up for the soup's lack of flavoring.

Appetizer we had the curry fish balls. For these, they were the standard Asian market round fish balls in a curry sauce. JL liked them, but I was just okay with them. I could have done better getting them in stores and putting a store curry paste on them.

Good people, can get busy at times, but worth a try and see. Would we return? We may, but not a "oh, can't wait to go...

A friend of mine told me there were a few new eateries by H-Mart's shopping complex but he highly recommended Wonton Guys for pure comfort noodle soup bowls. He did mention they only serve bowls of various noodles with limited choices which include wonton, dumplings, beef brisket, dace fish balls, and chili tomato sauce with shredded pork. Their only vegetable is choy sum or lettuce in oyster sauce.

Hubby and I finally made it there and believe me, we were blown away by the quality of the food. The wonton soup, I ordered was flavorful and had generous portions of tender shrimp wontons in a savory broth. The wontons were filled with 5 medium size shrimps wrapped in a delicate wrapper. My husband had ordered dumplings with egg noodles and his dumplings had a perfect balance of savory shrimp, mushrooms, and some other fillings. I ordered brisket along with my wontons and they did not disappoint. To say they were tender does not do it justice. As per the chef, the broth combines pork broth, dried shrimp shells, and fish flakes. He also added dried shrimp just to make it exceptional.

The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food and the portions were generous. I personally could not finish the massive amount of noodles that came with my bowl. I could always just order the wontons or dumplings in broth and skip the noodles next time.

The place is super casual where you can dine in or place orders to go. They are from Hong Kong so their entrees are reminiscent of street food from Hong Kong. Great for solo or group dining.

Tip: Ask for a small bowl for your condiments: fried chili oil and red chili oil. This way, you can dip your dumplings and noodles without compromising the broth.

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Cleanliness: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Value: 5/5 Location: 4/5 - more parking found...

Hong Kong is loaded with street vendors and small restaurants. Its cuisine is a unique and diverse culinary tradition that reflects the city's history and culture. It is a fusion of Chinese, British, and Southeast Asian flavors and techniques, with a focus on fresh seafood, noodles, and rice.

Open since Thanksgiving 2022, this establishment is about a block from a plaza with nearly a dozen Asian restaurants and the H Mart Korean supermarket in Edison.

Located on Route 27 off of Plainfield Avenue, Wonton Guy is not Chinese-American food but authentic Hong Kong fast food, where I decided to have lunch today.

Upon entering, I was greeted by the staff and got a small table right away inside a cozy, sparse dining area about 10 tables, an open kitchen, and one full wall showing the bright lights of Kowloon in Hong Kong at night.

The menu specializes in wontons, of course, in a soup, or just noodles with soup on the side (lo mein).

I went for the Two Toppings Lo Mein with shrimp wonton 雲吞 and beef brisket 牛腩, which were the most popular. Complimentary hot tea started the meal.

The meal came out quick and was served hot. It focused on its bold and complex flavors. The broth was made overnight, and the huge wontons stuffed with shrimp and pork, making them hearty and satisfying, were freshly made every morning and tasted authentic. The brisket was tender. The price was very reasonable. The staff was friendly and helpful with what to recommend; my server was Ray.

It was a great deal, and I...