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Restaurant Revue SOUTH PLAINFIELD

Moksha Eats

The staples of India are on the menu of this fine-tuned storefront, but it’s the comprehensive listing of Nepalese fare that you must not ignore. Indeed, if you zero in on these flavors that are more subtle, with spices less prominent and dishes extra-carefully rendered, you’ll hit Himalayan heights.

Restaurant Revue WEST CAPE MAY

Good Earth Organic Eatery

The name may suggest an all-out hippie bill of fare. But while the food divined by a couple from Italy is much about vegan and vegetarian, fish gets its own listing and local roots and homey styles prevail. It’s the place to plant yourself on Cape Island when trendiness isn’t your groove. Er, jam.

Restaurant Revue STOCKTON

Finch

Disconnects to communities clip the wings of a restaurant designed to provide a high-toned dining experience at a remade landmark in the smallest of Hunterdon County’s River Towns. With too little respect afforded the region’s farmers and food artisans and lack of proper attention in the kitchen, flawed dishes dominate a menu designed by a chef with an impressive pedigree.

Kanpachi Sushi

Much loved and resolutely patronized by its fans, this johnny-on-the-spot for all things sushi is the definition of what a local is in 21st-century New Jersey.

Restaurant Revue Cranford

Oasis

Moroccan classics may get the respect they’re due at this downtown storefront in a restaurant-rich town. Or they may not. Poor handling of what could be, what should be satisfying signature dishes results in failures too ignoble to dismiss.

Restaurant Revue FRANKLINVILLE

Cap’n Cat Clam Bar

A stalwart for seafood in Gloucester County’s Franklin Township is this old-school spot with a lively bar and throwback vibes that vindicate those who favor the basics, particularly when it comes to shellfish.

Restaurant Revue FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

Bombay Street Food Malvani Katta

Inside a humble food court on state Highway 27, the Garden State’s own Spice Route, is the equivalent of an immobile food truck in which a woman whips up what you might find in the home of a top-flight cook in Mumbai. Catch her if you can, adventurers, and heed her advice.

Restaurant Revue Metuchen

AwesomeYo’s Kitchen

There’s more in store than celebrated baked goods at this downtown Indonesian hotspot piloted by a mother-and-daughter team who pay homage to grandma in the most delicious of ways.

Restaurant Revue ROSELAND

3 Sons Thai Kitchen

A mother’s touch and well-practiced skills are supported by her best guys at a storefront charmingly attired even though it’s used by most for quick-stop takeout. Dine in at least once in a while to experience some of the finest Thai fare in the state and be guided by star chef-owner “Mama” Prap Khumthanom.

Restaurant Revue Statewide

Toasting the Garden State’s Indies

On Independence Day, we declare ourselves in awe of, inspired by and devoted to New Jersey’s independent restaurants. Long may their doors be open for them to serve forth foods that are all about love.

Restaurant Revue WESTFIELD

Maize

Admirable pedigrees are attached to a modern Mexican set in a meticulously reimagined train station, but experience isn’t showing up on plates that may look pretty yet lack deep-seated flavors. Better sourcing and care in the kitchen are a couple of the answers to problems ownership needs to address.

Restaurant Revue Lambertville

The Ethnico

The Eastern Mediterranean’s formidable culinary canon is well represented at this newcomer to the largest of Hunterdon County’s River Towns. It’s where classics are revered and lesser-known dishes given a chance to shine.


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