Edit: so the review at the bottom is from 2 years ago, so I wanted to add to it. I've been going to Asian Gourmet for YEARS, and unfortunately I don't live in Manahawkin anymore. BUT, if I'm in the area, I'll go to Asian Gourmet. I bragged and bragged about this restaurant to my now fiancé since even before we started dating. When I finally got a chance to take him, he was absolutely floored with how good the food was. All I could say was, I told you so! The owner also remembers who I am, and he was so thrilled that we traveled an hour south just to go to his restaurant and see him. And that was last year. Just last month, my fiancé and I brought two more people who had never been there and they love the food as well. If you want good food, good service, and a really friendly owner who has a good sense of humor and is personable with his customers, then please go here. Still to this day, no other Chinese/Japanese eatery is as good as Asian Gourmet. 2 years ago I have literally never had a problem with Asian Gourmet. The food is fantastic and the service is wonderful, not to mention the hilariously charming owner. Asian Gourmet is my go-to now. I refuse to go to any other...
Read moreWent to Stafford, NJ for a vacation and saw this place one day while kind of driving around and touring the neighborhood. Just wanting something quick for lunch, I came here with my Dad. First thing is it is Takeout and Pickup only, maybe delivery? I'm not sure on that. Anyway, I had my dogs at the beach house we rented and so I was OK with going back and hanging there anyway. We both decided to try their VERY affordable Lunch Special, and for the price we expected small portions, but they were actually a very nice size for the price. Plus it came with roughly a Pint of Wonton soup, and so you can't beat it. ( I left price out in case of change but at the time of writing this it was very fair and the food was very good as well. ) Would definitely recommend to anyone and I plan on stopping back if I'm in the area ever again. The lady up front was very nice and I loved seeing the fresh sushi bar up front as...
Read moreEat here pretty frequently. Zero atmosphere the folding tables pen you in at the door, no seating. Service is always good, however the food has really slipped. Had shrimp Pad Thai that was flat out terrible. 2 different shades of overcooked noodles, lemon instead of lime wedges, no bean sprouts, peppers or peanuts. 2 pieces of tofu, some scallions and an almost tomato taste. The worst were the noodles, which were broken up into small pieces like chips at the bottom of the bag. Reminded me and my wife of canned spaghetti. Miso soup was had an off taste and was discarded. Egg rolls were pre cooked and sat long enough to be soft and flabby and the tiny specks of pork just don't cut it. My wife had sushi, which was very good. This is the 3rd time in a row that I had substandard take out from the Asian Gormet. Recommend to all to find...
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