Coco Asian Cuisine Restaurant

As soon as we came in we were greeted by a lady which I believe is the owner or manager of the restaurant. The restaurant was nicely decorated for the Chinese new year and they had a special menu for the Chinese new year. We ordered the prosperity salad which the lady explained to us and did a cute blessings with all of us in the table. The food was delicious and the prices were even better. Everyone at the restaurant accommodated to us which we didn’t even have to wait at all to catch someone’s attention for something which was a plus. I loved how they also had some Filipino dishes in their menu.

Great place for South East Asian eats and a big fan of the beef kwetiau and Kangkong (water spinach) belacan. Other great foods are labeled in the picture

It’s not a fancy restaurant. It offers Chinese, Malaysian, and Thai cuisines. We had massaman curry chicken, coco special tofu, and yam pot chicken. My friend asked for yam pot chicken instead of the yam pot seafood offered on the menu and they agreed. They also changed him the same price as the yam pot seafood. 😉 The massaman curry was a bit too sweet for my taste and my friend didn’t think the seafood of the coco seafood tofu was super fresh. However, the other friend likes his yam pot chicken. The roti canai was delicious

Great service and tasty Malaysian food. Portion sizes are good and reasonable pricing. Parking is not limited to the two spaces you see in front of restaurant. Plenty of parking in the back for the few store fronts at the area. Recommended if in the Edison, NJ area and have a craving for some southeastern Asian cuisine.

A really great place for Malay n Thai cuisine. Reasonably priced. The service was fast and very friendly. A large party was getting ready to order and our waitress informed us to get our order in quick so we won't get delayed behind them. Everything we tried was super tasty and just right in terms of salt, spice, etc. Esp the fried dumplings, pad kee mao and the papaya salad. Parking was bit of a pain, but loved the food and will definitely visit again.

I've passed by this place a few times on my way to Hmart but never tried it until recently. Now I know I've been missing out! The only other Malaysian & Thai restaurant I've been to in this area is Penang near Kam Man market, and I have to say the food and service here at Coco was much better! The Beef Rendang, Chicken Satay, and Roti Canai were excellent staple dishes, but the highlights for me were actually the House Special Seafood Tofu and the Salt & Pepper Pork Chop. I would highly recommend giving this place a try! (Also, I appreciated the ample parking in the back)

Let me share my thoughts on every dish we ordered at Coco, that’s located on Lincoln Highway in Edison, New Jersey. I could say that the SHRIMP FRIED RICE is definitely cooked the wok-hei method. Giving it a 5/5. The PAD THAI is missing the sour and spicy flavour. I was happy to see it on the menu as it is one of my all time favourites, but it wasn’t as shiok as the other places I had it in the city. Giving it a 3/5. The pork chop was on point. It was deliciously good. Giving it a 5/5. The CRISPY PATA was so crispy and definitely very Filipino. I took home whatever was left so that I could enjoy it better with vinegar, chopped onion, minced garlic, pepper, and red chili dipping sauce! I super enjoyed the BUBUR CHA CHA which is a very famous dessert in Malaysia and Singapore. Try it cold too. Giving it a 5/5. The THAI ICED TEA is expected to be flavourful. Giving it a 5/5. I have lived in Singapore for 15 years and immersed with these cuisines, my palate tells me to give the food overall experience a 5/5. Now, let’s talk about the restaurant staff, they were amazingly friendly and courteous. Definitely a 6/5.

Everything was made very delicious! Food flavor is always consistent. Come here hungry. A must try place if you never try before.

Talk about an unassuming hole in the wall? As I drove through Edison, I had a hankering for some Malaysian food! This restaurant popped up on yelp, and I decided to give it a whirl. Now do not expect extreme cleanliness or an upmarket vibe when you walk into a place like this - you won't be disappointed if you are simply looking for great food. I walked in at 5:13 PM, sat down, had a menu brought to me very quickly. I knew exactly what I wanted Roti Canai, and some chicken and potato curry. I swear to God, I did not wait more than five minutes before the food arrived piping hot at my table! The roti was just awesome! And the curry chicken? Absolutely great. I am not joking. I walked out of the restaurant after having arrived eaten and paid after only 25 minutes! And let me tell you the roti was hot, hot, hot, and extremely tasty! Next time I go to Newark for business? I will come here to eat. And if you have not tried Malaysian food? You are missing out on a delightful cuisine!

This place is SO good and very authentic. We went on Mother's Day after relaxing at the Korean spa nearby. We could tell that it was good because the restaurant was packed. The staff worked as quickly as possible to take and serve orders. We ordered: -Coconut drink- not too sweet coconut water with coconut flesh -Malaysian Curry Assorted Veg. Casserole- good but not as flavorful as I would've expected -Roti Canai- the curry is small and you get 2pc of roti; better to order another serving than just extra roti -Beef chow fun- probably our favorite dish of the night! Perfect! -Seafood Egg Chow Fun- okay

Have been going here since college, and usually only takeout - but dine in is also worth it! I come here primarily for the beef rendang. It's rich, saucy, slightly spicy with tender chunks of beef and it goes GREAT with rice. They have a lunch special that comes with rice, and an even bigger dinner portion. The dinner portion is great for 2 meals if you order it for yourself. Genuinely you don't need to eat that dish with anything else. My boyfriend got pad Thai and he thought it was tasty! But did agree the star is the beef rendang

All very tasty : Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Fried Tofu, Claypot Egg Noodles, Sisig, free soup, Hainanese Chicken, Curry Beef Brisket, Malaysian Satay Beef. Service was good during weekday lunch hours. Easy parking in front & back.

The mango sticky rice was is sooo good! One of the best places for the dessert. Many selection of Asian dishes, even Filipino food. When I came they had sizzling sisig, pancit bihon etc. The pad see ew was lacking flavor, but there are a variety of tasty dishes to choose from. I came hungry and left with my belly full and happy.

Coco is the closest thing to authentic Southeast Asian food in central Jersey. The service is so quick- your food will take no more than 15-20 mins to come out. Our go to dishes are: +Hainanese chicken rice- the rice that's paired is actually chicken flavored like the OG. +Coco house special tofu - fried egg tofu with squid, shrimp, and veggies +Salt and pepper pork chop- so crispy and flavorful +Kang kung belacan -spicy water spinach stir fry +Kuay teow- delicious stir fried rice noodles Coco also has a separate menu for Filipino food. Ample parking in the back. Hot tea is on the house. Spacious restaurant for group dine ins.

The restaurant offers Thai, Malaysian, and Chinese cuisines. We had roti canso as the starter and it was great. We ordered massaman curry chicken which the curry was a bit too sweet for me. We also ordered yam pot chicken instead of the yam pot seafood on the menu. My friend enjoyed it though he was charged the same price as the yam pot seafood. We also ordered massaman coco special tofu which my friend said was ok. The service was good and attentive. It's not a fancy restaurant, good for family.

Delicious mix of Malay and Chinese. We usually get take out. The staff are friendly and welcoming and food is served quickly.

Decided to give this place another shot and it wasn't bad. Came by at almost 2 on a Saturday, and there were a few tables dining at that time. I had the Chow kueh teow, and ordered it with the thin noodles but they brought the flat noodles, which we just kept since we were kind of on a schedule. The noodles were pretty good (unlike the basil flat noodles I had the last time for takeout). Hubby decided to be adventurous and ordered from the Filipino menu at a Malaysian restaurant (not sure why), and it was a mistake. He had the sizzling sisig, which just tasted like leftover pork they refried with some onions and other spices. I probably won't be back for a third time. They're doing too much with all the different types of cuisines they have going on. Their decor could also use an update. Everything looks old and dingy.

If you're not going to Penang, then you're going to Coco, which has become a Malaysian restaurant staple of its own, in its own right. The roti here was slightly different, as it was more thick than I expected, but everything else here was great. Got the char kway teow and a fried rice to go. Very welcoming here and can't go wrong with anything you order here!

Hainan chicken was one of the best I've had in New Jersey. I'm surprised at the low rating of one of the more authentic restaurants that I never want to see closed. Please go support! I also like the okra, ask for it with garlic with if you do like the shrimp paste taste. Prices are aligned with the quality you get. I suspect people wanted cheap prices and for that there are plenty of those inauthentic choices all around. Please help preserve this place and allow them to continue cooking authentically.

A very good Thai spot along the highway. My favorite dish by far was the curry beef brisket casserole. I wish I could drink that sauce every day... Service was okay. We had a large group and may have ordered too fast. When we double checked the order, something was missing and we asked to add the missing item. The waitress's voice suddenly got very aggressive which caught us offguard. Besides that, everything else was quick and the staff was pleasant to deal with.

This restaurant is branded Malaysian/Thai but I think it leans more towards Malaysian. It looks like they specialize in curry because a lot of the tables near me ordered some sort of curry. So I tried the Malaysian vegetable curry dish and added chicken. The food came out pretty quickly and tasted great! Not too salty and the tofu added a nice touch. The dish stayed warm for a while too so that was nice. It comes with a side of rice. All of the servers were very friendly and the service was fast. They were very busy for lunch on a Sunday. Seems like a popular spot for locals. *They add a 15% service charge for all dine in orders, but as a result, they don't accept tips! I would definitely come back to try the other dishes.

Great food and love the service. Staff is always friendly and helpful. If you're in the neighborhood try them out

Staff very friendly. Classic Asian Dive. We started with Roti Cannai. Fried Squid w. Mango and Fried Tofu. Then hainanese chicken with yellow rice. Good was very tasty. If you are In The area give them a try.

Coco's is always a favorite of mine, and I recently brought some friends with me for some yummy but fairly priced asian food. As always, the servers were incredibly welcoming and friendly - some of them speak multiple languages and will converse with you in your native one, which is a fun talent! I didn't tell my guests that this would happen and they were so pleasantly surprised. The vibe is always very family friendly and down to earth, as the focus here is definitely on the food. We ordered mango tofu, crispy Thai chicken, basil chicken, and the basil pad kee Mao with chicken. My favorites were the pad kee mao and the basil chicken as they were so flavorful and fresh! The taste of the fresh Thai basil came through strongly. The mango tofu swayed more sweet than savory, which wasn't what I was in the mood for at the time. I was also hoping that the crispy Thai chicken would be a little more spicy, but it was very crispy and moist despite the fry on the chicken. We also got Thai iced teas for the table, which never disappoint. Coco's is always the place I think of when I want some warm, hot food to fill up my stomach and they never disappoint!

Honestly, this is the only soup I get each and every time and each and every time it is slamming! So good! This has chicken and shrimp, but the broth is the strongest, most delectable broth you will ever taste! This is always a hit each and every time this is the only thing I get from here, but I can guarantee that this is five star all the way!

Food was ok. I've had my share of traditional malaysian food and this was definitely nowhere near traditional. Roti canai came from a premade store bought NAAN. Pad thai was ok but dry, but most importantly, the beef rendang was 50% chewy tendon and fat, couldn't even tear a piece out without it snapping back like a rubber band. A good beef rendang is suppose to be lean and easy to break apart. Nothing wrong with service, but we go to restaurants for the food. Wouldn't come back again.

My son and I went here to celebrate Chinese New Year. The food was awesome and the chef and staff were very accommodating to our food sensitivities. Everything was well prepared and it was a nice atmosphere. The prices are very reasonable, too. I had the chicken curry and it was fantastic.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE Special curry soup to die for roti canoi very good Noodle dishes very good

I definitely enjoyed this little gem Delicious food BYOB and an ice bucket to cool my beers Great service, very friendly and they made great recommendations This place is great if you are looking for a low key dinner with friends and family The meal won't break the bank and their are plenty of options on the menu so there is something for everyone. I can't wait to go back!

My go to place! We usually get roti canai, fried flounder, kangkong belacan, salt and pepper pork! So good!!

We've been coming to Coco's for the last decade and it's one of our favorites in the area! Food: everything pictured are our go-to items every time we come. The dry curry beef is to die for. Extremely tender and flavorful. Everything else is delicious as well. We also love the roti canai and pan fried dumplings. Service: we were seated and then immediately greeted for drinks. We were checked on several times and our food came out very quickly. Ambiance: it is a bit on the smaller side but nice inside. We also made a reservation. Can't wait to come back!

Ordering take out is difficult sometimes. Food sometimes just doesn't taste as good afyer transit. But anyway I would say 3.5 overall. I ordered the Hainanese chicken, and the roti canai. Roti was pretty good could've used some more potato and chicken in there but was slightly spicy and flavorful- could also use more spice. The hainanese chicken was cold (not their fault) and had a lot of bones. Gotta say I must be spoiled by the Thai place I go to for the khao man gai because I can eat that much easier and not worry about every bite having a bone. As others have mentioned the chili sauce was too sweet for my liking. Place was busy and other food looked good there so I would give it another try, lunch special prices were reasonable too. Staff was friendly and attentive.

Went for lunch so not crowded at all. Very attentive staff and great service overall. However, their menu is quite dated so be careful with the pricing as it may not match your final bill. The manager/owner just stated it as a matter of fact without any further explanation, "the menu is old" so we paid about $2 more per dish. It's not a big deal but just plain odd that they just were so nonchalant and unapologetic about it.

After spending some time at Sam Ash, I came here to grab some lunch. It was quite busy on Saturday but there was enough room for us to walk in! I mentioned I am vegetarian and the host was very accommodating to my dietary restrictions. It's a very casual atmosphere and I personally think despite the amazing food, the main owner is the most warm, friendly and pleasant surprise! He knows so many languages and came out to converse with his guests in their native tongues. I was appalled and have never had such interaction like that, what a cool person! For an appetizer we had roti canai and Thai papaya salad. They made the side dish without chicken for the roti canai and it came out delicious! The roti reminded me of paratha consistency. The Thai papaya salad tasted so fresh and refreshing, very happy I ordered it! For the main, I got Thai curry and the waiter said he would ask the chefs to make their current special dish vegetarian : snowpeas with garlic sauce. Both items were so good! I was especially surprised at the snowpeas because it paired so beautifully with the rice and curry. The garlic was not too overpowering in taste either making it a great addition to the main course. For dessert, I ordered sticky mango rice. I don't think it stuck out in particular but hard to go wrong with this! Overall it was a super pleasant experience, highly recommend checking it out.

My #1 takeout spot for spicy Singaporean Rice Noodles if I'm in the Edison area. It's just the right amount of savory curry sauce and umami. The noodles also have the right about of vegetables, egg, and shrimp. However, I only gave 4 stars because I notice the consistency of the spice/chili varies--sometimes it's pretty spicy and sometimes very little heat. The front staff are very friendly and so it gives a family-owned restaurant feeling. Take out is pretty quick (roughly 10-15 minutes wait), but they're a bit unstaffed by the front, so dining-in might be slow during busy times.

Ordered the seafood rice noodles and beef chow fun and they were just okay. Some of the chow fun noodles weren't cooked thoroughly and the sauce was definitely not even leaving parts of the noodle totally white. The rice noodles didn't have the usual authentic flavor either. Perhaps some of their other dishes are better!

During covid the food was still on point and same high quality . Our favorites are: Chicken and salted fish fried rice Chicken curry with potatoes (same dish they serve with roti canai but in bigger portions) Roti canai Mixed veggies with belacan sauce Pad Thai Beef pad see ew Honey squid (app) They're now open for dine-in.

Haven't been to the restaurant since Coco sold it and the new owner didn't deliver. The latest owner delivered. The roti cani was delicious and we ate family style and everything delivered and was delicious. The restaurant is big and room and a bit noisy. We will be back.

Coco is a staple around here. The first time I ever had satay chicken was from Coco and I fell in love. You can't go wrong with their stir fry noodles with a perfectly smoky aroma. Although lo mein is more of a Chinese dish, it's my favorite from here. The pad see ew is also good, but a tad bit too sweet for me. Last time I ordered takeout from here, I got the prawn mee. I honestly couldn't finish it because it was suuuuuper salty. However, the seafood flavor is also really strong and they give a good portion of shrimp.

This place is good but I don't think they do well with modifications. I repeated my order over 4 times to 3 different people. And it still came out wrong. 1 chow kueh Teow spicy, no sprouts. I got I chow kueh teow not spicy with bean sprouts! 1 chow kueh teow not spicy - good

I have been to this place several times that are small location located close to H Mart. They have some pretty good Malaysian dishes and everything is served family style. Service is good and we enjoy it when we come to eat . We usually have our staple of items that we order. Salt and pepper pork chop, golden squid , Beef chow fun, fried rice and The list can keep going on depending who we have with us . Dishes come our pretty fast and they come out as they are ready . All the food is great with good flavors and portions are good especially when sharing.

Went for quick early dinner here. It was around 3.30 we are the only customer there which is nice. We are on curry mood I guessed :). We had canai roti, it is good. Although my son said it tastes like roti I bought from Chinese supermarket but we all like it. We ordered curry chicken noodle, curry beef noodle and prawn mee. It was delicious. My prawn mee broth is flavorful, I can taste the shrimp in it. Good portion too. The curry chicken and beef noodle is delicious too. We also shared the rainbow ice. It's yummy! Definitely gonna come back again.

Tried this place twice and it was good consistently except they missed the hot sauce on the side. Thanks to Chowbus we get Asian food all the way from Edison delivered to us. Ordered Roti kanai, chicken curry, Indian nadi goreng, chilli chicken and belacan chicken (chicken with egg plant in special sauce) . Each dish is flavorful and stands on its own, was looking for a bit more spicy so the extra chilli sauce did help. We also tried a shrimp dish/ rather soup seemed almost like a deconstructed shrimp ramen, I'm sure it would serve much better if tried at the restaurant. Price on Chowbus is slightly expensive compared to their website, just like any other food delivery company. Second time I good use rewards to add an order of Thai ice tea which was ok. Will try Thai food the next time I order.

Through the years I've driven and even walked past this restaurant. I finally took the time to visit and try this place out. The service was great. All of the staff were great and attentive. The food came out hot and fresh. I ordered the following: - Vegetable Thai Spring Roll | thick wheat flour roll, extremely breaded - Pad Thai (chicken & shrimp) | average tasting, a bit on the bland side - Papaya Salad (best thing we ordered) |spicy and delicious. The portion size is small. I would recommend ordering two if you are with 2+ people. I would like to return to try additional dishes before I rule this place out. I'll look at additional reviews to see what is a popular item. ***Note: parking in front is limited but there's additional parking behind the building***

Always great food, service and now..... Crispy Pata!!!! Delicious. Super crispy and wish I had a beer!

Supporting the local business. Great service. The waitress went over the top to service us. The fish head noodle soup didn't taste right and she took it back to have it remade. The 3 star given was purely on service. Everything we ordered was bland. The curry needs more flavor, the hot sauce in the Haines chicken is to sweet and needs more lemon, the 4 different noodle soups tasted like watered down soup. Everything was overly sweet.

i have passed by this place so many times whenever i would drive through Edison, and i always thought it was some knock off bubble tea place for Coco inside 99ranch LMAO. but surprise it's actually a really good malaysian/thai restaurant!! and there's moge tee right next door if u do wanna grab boba after eating here!! i got two appetizers and two entrees which was a good amount of food to share for two people! each entree comes with a free bowl of jasmine rice too. for appetizers i recommend the roti canai which comes with chicken curry sauce. there are only two roti pieces in one dish so make sure you get two of them if you're there with more people. the second appetizer i got was the honey squid which was crunchy, sweet and sour? lol. it came with sesame seeds sprinkled on top. i thought it was a unique dish and definitely paired well with rice. for entrees, i recommend the jumbo oat shrimp !! it's like fried shrimp sprinkled with oats and pork floss??? again, rly unique dish but i thought the shrimp was crunchy on the outside but soft and flavorful on the inside. i think this was my favorite dish! the second entree is the hainanese chicken which was my second favorite dish. chicken was super chewy and flavorful as well. definitely dip it in that red sauce that comes with it. the menu has a LOT of options and apparently the lunch special here is worth it. the place gave off authentic malaysian/thai vibes, from the interior design of the restaurant to the workers. they were kind, attentive and friendly. also the prices are definitely affordable ! very comfortable, casual atmosphere. def recommend coming here for really awesome malaysian/thai food ...that's not penang (i like penang don't get me wrong)

We came for lunch. We had never been to the restaurant and the menu is quite large. A server helped us decide what to have by asking questions about what we liked, asked if we were allergic to anything, did we like spicy or mild. She pointed us to items we might like and we ordered them. The Coco House special tofu was delightful. The silky tofu is made in house. The mixed vegetable delight was also delightful! Ordered take out for dinner because I didn't want it to end.

It's small but serves mighty delicious food! I went to Malaysia years ago and when I came home, I could not find a restaurant where the food was just like I remembered eating there. There's a few in the area with good Asian food, but not quite like the real thing. This place serves the real thing, and if you have your MIL with you, they also serve the things that she is comfortable eating :) Pros: Portion sizes were good, I had my lunch leftovers as my dinner. The sauces all tasted different and yummy. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Bathroom was clean! Cons: The only con I have is that the Nasi Lemek isn't served with the little fried fishes I remember from my visit. Pro tip: there's a large parking lot in the back, just drive around the block. It's much easier to get in and out off!

Had it delivered so to us the ambience is a nice home! Liked the food a lot. Singapore noodles with chicken - nothing special Basil chow fun with chicken - interesting in a good way. Tastes like chow fun with basil. Chicken with Chinese broccoli. Good quality and good stuff. Beef rendang - tender but nothing special. Not that much flavor Thai chicken crispy forgot the name - very good quality panko chicken cutlet. Sauce seems like sriracha + duck sauce, nothing very exciting. Best = roti canai. So good. Curry sauce delicious.

Awesome and tasty Malaysian food! Our family enjoyed the flavorful food served here. The owners treat you like family providing a caring service.

I have been here several times - and this place gets a well deserved 5 stars! This is probably the best Malay/Indo restaurant in the area - probably better than Penang, and certainly easier to get a table; however, probably best to call ahead for large groups. Fave dishes: - Yung Chow Fried Rice - Oat Shrimp - Roti Canai - Golden Crispy Chicken - Sarang Burong

Wow wow wow Definitely a no nonsense/mom and pop establishment. We were looking for a good nearby place to grab lunch after visiting island spa. Coco was really close and the reviews/pictures look good so we decided to give it a chance. I love how there was plenty of parking in the back. We walked in and was seated right away. My BF loved his iced tea so much he ordered 2 The Roti Cani was LIFE CHANGING. Please get it The fried rice *chef kiss* it came in these interesting looking bowls and they even added a side of boiled egg We both ordered the fried rice and shared the general Tso chicken. ( the servings are pretty generous) We honestly didn't even have room for dessert. I will definitely be back because everything was so delicious !

Been here a couple times and had pretty good experiences both times. One thing to note, Malaysian food tend to use peanuts in their ingredients so be sure to check with the servers if you have peanut allergies! Also.. parking is in the back! You can drive behind via the left side if the restaurant. Our go-to apps are always the roti and beef satay! We always get the Haianese chicken (half) and it ends up being more than enough for 2-3 people. The portion is generous and the chicken is always prepared very tender^^ The beef short ribs are a great bang for your buck! You get a real decent portion for around $15-16. Its not cooked and marinated the way its done at Korean restaurants but its pretty damn good in its own way. You still get that bbq flavored but I think its marinated with more of a dry rub^^ The curry stews/soups are real good here. We always go with the fish head? Or fish one. I forget. Definitely try this place out! Everything is flavorful and you'll definitely leave feeling satisfied^^

Love this place. Service is great and food is delicious. You will never regret going to this place. Customer service is fantastic.

This place legit!!! We had no idea what we wanted for dinner and ended up here. Every single dish that we ordered was on point and the flavors are exactly what they should be. Super authentic. We ordered Hokkien fried noodles. Delish. Assam laksa noodle soup. I looooved this. Spicy. Sweet. Salty. Sour. Reminiscent of Tom yum but better. This tasted home cooked. I am addicted and highly recommend. Hainan chicken over rice. The kid loved it. We cannot wait to go back to try other items on their menu. I love this find!

This is probably one of the most authentic southeast Asian cuisine in the area. We tried many things on the menu and they haven't disappoint. What we got and recommend: + Hainanese Chicken: |4.5/5| chicken was soft and tender which paired really well the sauce and rice + Prawn Mee: |4/5| Soup base great, a little spicy and also served the prawns generously + Roti Canal: |4.5/5| Soft and crispy with yummy curry + Curry Beef casserole |4.5/5| curry was delicious and the meat was tender + Tofu & broccoli dish: |4.5/5| Tofu was soft and juicy. It was perfect!!! + kacang: |4/5| delicious dessert to end the meal Was my second time back and I still love it!