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'Spicy' food within 25 mins drive of Hoboken

jb_973

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jb_973

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Hi,

I'm meeting up tomorrow evening with an old colleague of mine from dinner. He lives down in Maryland, but is staying in Hoboken.

Rather than dine in Hoboken, I've decided to pick him up in the car and drive to somewhere to eat. The only request I have from him is for good 'spicy' food - and my only requirement is good, safe parking.

Any suggestions?

Off the top of my head, I'm thinking Thai, Korean, or Malaysian, but I am open to other suggestions.

Thanks!

Jason

markk

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Though I haven't been there in a while, I think the perfect choice is Wondee (Thai) in Hackensack. And, they have an especially good understanding of "spicy" in the 'hot' sense.

Good choice avoiding Hoboken - you won't get anything remotely spicy there, just things with sugary gloop all over them masquerading as some kind of "Asian" food.

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Though I haven't been there in a while, I think the perfect choice is Wondee (Thai) in Hackensack.  And, they have an especially good understanding of "spicy" in the 'hot' sense.

Good choice avoiding Hoboken - you won't get anything remotely spicy there, just things with sugary gloop all over them masquerading as some kind of "Asian" food.

I suppose that depends what kind of spicy you're going for. At Cucharamama, you can get some pretty sublime spicy stuff, but it's decidedly non-Asian.

Christopher

ejebud

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I'd take him to Chengdu 1 in Cedar Grove. May be slightly more than 25 mins away, depending on traffic, but well worth the trip for Spicy AND phenominal Asian fare.

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jb_973

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Hey ejebud,

You know, I was just thinking last night about taking him to Chengdu 1. It's actually much closer to my 'neck of the woods' (I live in West Orange) - but I concur that the food is great!

Definitely on the list of options...

jb_973

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... and just to follow up - decided to go Chengdu 1. That place just turns out consistently good food - we had the Spicy Wontons as an appetizer, then the Spicy Lamb, Smoked Tea Duck and Potatoes with Peppers as the entrees.

Great stuff!

stealw

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Always can swing by Fort Lee and Palisades Park area for more asian/korean eats.

Fairly close to Hobo, or even in Jersey City for some Indian.

ejebud

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... and just to follow up - decided to go Chengdu 1.  That place just turns out consistently good food - we had the Spicy Wontons as an appetizer, then the Spicy Lamb, Smoked Tea Duck and Potatoes with Peppers as the entrees.

Great stuff!

It's nice to see that you took ALL of my menu suggestions last night---YEP that was me eavesdropping on your menu choises last night!!

I am just cracking up over this...BTW I'm going back again tonight..my kids just got home frm camp and that is their go to place.. FUNNy FUNNY SMALL WORLD we live in.

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jb_973

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It's nice to see that you took ALL of my menu suggestions last night---YEP that was me eavesdropping on your menu choises last night!!

I am just cracking up over this...BTW I'm going back again tonight..my kids just got home frm camp and that is their go to place..  FUNNy FUNNY SMALL WORLD we live in.

That is funny - nice to meet you too! Yes, a very small world!

Food choices were great - the sauce accompanying those wontons was delicious - in fact, I should have got the waitress to just leave it there when the entrees came out.

I have been to Chengdu 1 about four or five times up until now with my wife, but I'm looking to try out some more dishes. I will have to switch over to the Chengdu 1 thread and take a look at some other suggestions!

Thanks again,

Jason

ejebud

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It's nice to see that you took ALL of my menu suggestions last night---YEP that was me eavesdropping on your menu choises last night!!

I am just cracking up over this...BTW I'm going back again tonight..my kids just got home frm camp and that is their go to place..  FUNNy FUNNY SMALL WORLD we live in.

That is funny - nice to meet you too! Yes, a very small world!

Food choices were great - the sauce accompanying those wontons was delicious - in fact, I should have got the waitress to just leave it there when the entrees came out.

I have been to Chengdu 1 about four or five times up until now with my wife, but I'm looking to try out some more dishes. I will have to switch over to the Chengdu 1 thread and take a look at some other suggestions!

Thanks again,

Jason

Well, the thing to do is go in a group of 6 or 8 people(we do this pretty often with other EG'rs.) We order MANY dishes and never pay more than 30 bux a head. Next outing expect an invitation. In fact email me when your in the mood to go again, who knows, it may spark an impromptu calling out of "the troops"

ejebud@verizon.net

Eric

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StInGeR

StInGeR

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It's nice to see that you took ALL of my menu suggestions last night---YEP that was me eavesdropping on your menu choises last night!!

I am just cracking up over this...BTW I'm going back again tonight..my kids just got home frm camp and that is their go to place..  FUNNy FUNNY SMALL WORLD we live in.

That is funny - nice to meet you too! Yes, a very small world!

Food choices were great - the sauce accompanying those wontons was delicious - in fact, I should have got the waitress to just leave it there when the entrees came out.

I have been to Chengdu 1 about four or five times up until now with my wife, but I'm looking to try out some more dishes. I will have to switch over to the Chengdu 1 thread and take a look at some other suggestions!

Thanks again,

Jason

Well, the thing to do is go in a group of 6 or 8 people(we do this pretty often with other EG'rs.) We order MANY dishes and never pay more than 30 bux a head. Next outing expect an invitation. In fact email me when your in the mood to go again, who knows, it may spark an impromptu calling out of "the troops"

ejebud@verizon.net

Eric

You know for a fact if I'm not working Vicky and I are in!!!!!

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schmooty

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I lOVE Wondee's but it is a bit of a drive from Hoboken. If you like spicy Thai food, I highly recommend Brookside Thai. While not quite as good as Wondees, it is an easier drive from Hoboken. (rt 3 to GSP South, to exit 151, left at light to left on Broad street)......If you order ANY dish Thai spicy, I promise you it will be served spicy. From the crispy duck salad to the spicy noodle/curry dishes: everything is well prepared at a reasonable cost. (380 Broad Street Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-566-0057)

I LOVE Chengdu 1 as well, but sometimes you may just be in the mood for Thai. Plus it is 10-15 minutes closer from Hoboken.

-Al

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