Pinwheel Garden Dumpling and Noodle Bar

By pure chance, I found myself at this place and it turned out to be an absolute gem. From the first bite to the last, the food was exceptionally flavorful, thoughtfully prepared, and clearly made with passion. Every dish delivered bold, memorable taste. The staff was beyond friendly, attentive, welcoming, and genuinely invested in making the experience outstanding. The atmosphere, service, and quality all came together flawlessly. This is what a true 5-star experience feels like. I’ll absolutely be back and highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates great food and great hospitality.

The best place for dumplings Ramen and curry in the area, hands down. I had fun eating with my friends. They have many vegan friendly ans non vegan options. I'm looking forward to returning

Very glad my friends and I landed on this place. We were greeted by multiple staff members, and had great convo with the owner before we even ordered our food! THE FOOD WAS 10/10! No joking, great quality, and portions. The Trinity Ramen + Chicken & Shrimp dumplings were my favs! Oh and the lemon blueberry iced tea was delicious!!

The food, service, and ambiance were excellent. The quality and quantity of the meal were both perfect. This is a wonderful place for a satisfying Thai meal. I truly appreciate the chef for the exceptional and delicious food.I highly recommend this place and others must definitely try it. I ordered: Thai Basil fried rice + chicken Coconut curry + chicken

We stopped in for a quick bite which ended up taking way too long. Guy #1 took our orders and was also working the cashier. He was a bit too eager or aggressive… Asked us if we ever had been there before and then started to rattle off “customer favorites”. Nice guy but just a bit overzealous… let us read the menu and ask if we have questions. We ordered the ice tea (customer favorite) and waited for it to come… it never came. A good 20 minutes passed before guy #2 brought out our food and he realized we never got our drinks. Thankfully he was on his game and got us the drinks within a minute. Onto the food… We were in a rush so we didn’t order as much as usual… we had the chicken and shrimp dumplings which were delicious. Only 4 dumplings so we’ll order more next time. We also got the chicken curry with rice. Again, very tasty and fresh. Just wished they put some more veggies in there… carrots? Anyway, the food was delicious and we’ll definitely go back. Ambience… its a cute little store with a large window filled with gorgeous plants. Space is well lit and an open kitchen which is great. Staff is friendly but like I said, a bit overzealous and slow. We arrived at 5:50p and there was only another couple there when we arrived but the place is definitely worth visiting. The food is excellent.

Halal chicken options! Really good vibe ( open kitchen/really intimate) and the flavors are amazing. It’s a little expensive but well worth it considering the options in this area and when you factor in the whole experience. Good service and good food

♥️Absolutely the best coconut curry I've ever had in my life! Perfectly spicy, incredibly flavorful—just the way it should be. 💘The taste blew me away. Huge compliments to the chefs! I also want to wish you all the best—this café is not only beautiful but also serves truly delicious food. Highly recommended❤️😊

Food was phenomenal and fresh. For 2 it was basically a $100 lunch. But I would definitely come back. It was clean food and a clean facility. Laid back and comfortable atmosphere. It’s not the cheapest chicken but it is REALLY REALLY good. I had curried tofu supreme with added chicken. My son had the short ribs. We did the lunch special with the rice pudding.

y and stop in whenever in the area. The food is delicious always the servers are always nice and the place is very clean It's got a great vibe I highly recommend a good lunch my favorite is the bacon udon bowl Lesli D. 5952 Apr 14, 2025 I've lived in the neighborhood for years and have always enjoyed coming to this restaurant. The food is consistently great, and I love supporting local businesses--this place has been one of my go-to spots for a reliable, quality meal. That's why I was so disappointed with my experience tonight. My boyfriend and I came here for my birthday dinner, and things started off fine. But midway through our entrées, the waitress (who had actually been the one to seat us) came over and asked us to move tables because a family of four had just arrived and wanted our table. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of how disruptive and inappropriate the request was--nothing to make the situation right. We weren't offered anything to compensate for the inconvenience, and the whole interaction felt rushed and completely lacking in empathy. It was clear the priority was accommodating the new party, not treating existing customers with respect. Even though the food was, as always, delicious, the way we were treated left a really bad impression. I've supported this place for a long time, but after this experience, I won't be returning. Read more Troy B. Elite 25

This was an our second time visting Pinwheel Garden. It's in the Communipaw neighborhood in JC so easier to visit if you have a car (plenty of street parking nearby). The restaurant is on the smaller side but never had any issues getting a table when walking in. - Drunken Udon Noodles with Mushroom (4/5) The udon noodles were a unique twist on the classic pad kee mao noddles. Decent flavor but could have used a bit more spice. - Thai Basil Fried Rice (4/5) - pretty good! Pinwheel Garden has some creative pan-Asian options with a relaxed vibe and good service. Worth giving it a shot!

3.5 stars We were in the mood for a new delivery experience the other night, and I came across Pinwheel Garden Dumpling & Noodle Bar, which had been on my list. The menu was brief, but also creative and an interesting blend of Asian cuisines. It appeared to pride itself on utilizing better ingredients, like grass-fed beef. Those premium items came at a price, though, as each of our meals was around $30, which seemed insane for delivery. I will say that I adored the way the restaurant packaged our meals. My Coconut Curry was kept separately from the accompanying noodles, so they retained their texture. The Udon noodles were thicky, chewy, and topped with fried onions. The curry sauce was unbelievable! It was more Thai curry than Indian curry, as it had a sweetness to it. I spent the $2 upgrade fee to go beyond protein and peppers to also include onions, cashews, raisins, broccoli, cauliflower, and grey squash. I also spent another $6.75 to add antibiotic-free chicken as a second protein beyond the included organic non-GMO tofu. In the special instruction section of my order, I asked that the tofu be steamed and not fried. When the food arrived, there was a note on the check responding that "we cannot do this". I figured that was fine, and I would just deal with the fried tofu, which was just not my preference. However, they just omitted the bean curd entirely! Also, the chicken was a very strange texture. The pieces were thin and lean, but somehow very chewy. They were not dry or fatty, just hard to break down. (I later looked through past reviews and saw similar feedback.) Despite the protein mishaps, the curry stew was unbelievable and all of its vegetable ingredients were very fresh! Next time, I think I would get it with rice and a different protein, though. I also heard rave reviews about the Grass-fed Black Cherry Bulgolgi Ricebowl, which included similarly lean beef, onions, snow pea leaf (which was like bitter Chinese broccoli), house kimchi, and Kalijira rice. I think we would consider ordering from Pinwheel Garden Dumpling & Noodle Bar again, but I would need to change up my selections nest time.

This restaurant is everything! There are quite a few vegetarian options which really made the experience more enjoyable, and the food was incredible. There is limited seating but we easily got a table on a Monday. The decor is impeccable and really added to the experience. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a one of a kind asian food meal!

The food was amazing, and service and ambiance was exactly what we need for a slow Sunday afternoon. The food is Asian fusion and it's was very flavorful and creative. Our server was attentive and service was prompt.

T HH is place is amazing, and lo and behold I had never been but it is down the block from an old neighborhood where I used to live. Incredible flavors in all of the dishes. Staff was amazing and knowledgeable. Atmosphere felt very authentic and culturally inspired. Open kitchen and chef gets to interact and chat with the customers inquiring about their experience along with the staff. Started with the aloo gobi dumplings and the shrimp and chicken dumplings. Then had the bourbon bacon drunken udon with shrimp and then finished with the longon ice cream.

We felt like we were eating Art. We felt like the chefs here are ingenious and have so much passion for cuisine. I seldom feel that for food but this place, I and my kids felt like all the food was strong art pieces. So pleasantly fragrant, delicious, perfect textures on ingredients. Amazing!!!

I try and stop in whenever in the area. The food is delicious always the servers are always nice and the place is very clean It's got a great vibe I highly recommend a good lunch my favorite is the bacon udon bowl

Got this meal to go and I loved the different flavors. I haven't had Thai food in a while and this curry dish definitely hit the spot .

Came here for dinner with friends. I have to say though the ambiance was the best thing about this place. Service was good. The food taste was good and the portion was normal. However, the price was a bit on the high side. We came here Feb of 2025, even though we are known for inflation and shrinkflation, but I didn't expect to be charged an arm for food in here... A bowl of udon with proteins for $30 and a bowl of short rib, which didn't feel unique and special, instead I felt like i was eating normal beef for $40... I'd reconsider coming back here in the future if they lower the price... Otherwise, I'd stay away from here for a long while...

I came to this restaurant with my fiance during the evening. We walked 50 minutes to get to this place, so we were hoping to be served really good food. They had outdoor and indoor seatings and the restaurant was very cute and cozy. There weren't a lot of people working there but they made it work. This place turned out to be amazing and I'm glad I walked 50 minutes to eat here. There were two chefs and one server. We could see the two chef cooking and work their magic in every dish. We ordered trinity ramen and curry with tofu. Both dishes were amazing. The trinity was more on the expensive side but they do pack it with a lot of meat. The dishes were so flavorful and very filling. There is water that is self serve at every table. Overall, we really enjoyed this place.

Food (5/5): Wow this place is super inventive and the food is so beautifully presented. When I walked in and saw the menu I had some doubts because the prices were a bit high and there were a lot of vegetarian dishes. However, the food ended up amazing. We got the ramen Trinity and it was so beautiful and well tasting. We watched them cook it since the kitchen is open and it's impressive how they got it to look so nicely. Taste was also great. We also got the tofu curry and despite no meat it was amazing. Service (4/5): Solid service where they were flexible, helpful, and got our food out efficiently. No issues but the servers could've been more friendly or checked up on us more. Ambiance (4/5): Well lit and cute store with indoor and outdoor areas. The rustic organic vibe fit the dishes of the restaurant. The surrounding area felt a bit gritty at night. We were going for a night walk for 50+ minutes to end up here and it ended up being worth it.

After spending a chilly rainy day visiting Lady Liberty we stopped in here for a late lunch. Nice selection of teas and I warmed right up with their house made hot chai. My husband had their cold blueberry tea which was also flavorful and refreshing. Started with their Aloo Gobi dumplings which were light and tender served with I believe was a tamarind sauce. The chef cooked our entrees in an open kitchen so I was able to enjoy watching him work his magic. I had the Thai Basil fried rice with butter garlic shrimp (I know, right!) and my husband had their Bourbon Bacon Drunken Udon with Char Sui Pork (again!!). It all was layered with flavors and presented beautifully and bountifully. The atmosphere is super laid back and unpretentious. If you are from the area and you haven't been there you are missing out!!!

This hole in a wall was an absolute treat. Found it by searching for top spots in JC and was delightful to find out it is true for pinwheel. The food here speaks for itself with great flavors and perfect fusion blend. We loved everything we ordered especially the dipping sauce that came with the alo ghobi dumplings. I don't even like curry generally because of the heavy coconut taste and this place changed my opinion on that. Great portions, very reasonable prices, friendly staff this comfy local joint shouldn't be missed!

The place was inviting , the atmosphere was great, the server was attentive to us, answering our question with option choices, but unfortunately the meal was not up to a great standard. My friend bourbon fried rice had an over powering taste to it, was not enjoyable for him, I even tasted it myself I didnt get a good taste of a fried rice. As for my ramen I don't think it was worth that price at all . The chicken slices and pork was hard to chew on.

Super tasty, lovely ambiance, great service. Especially recommend anything with their curry sauce, and their udon dishes are great too. The space is quite small, though, so be prepared to wait if you come at a busy time.

If your life needs a little bit of spice, Pinwheel Garden is the place for you. I ordered the mushroom drunken udon with tofu and it was exquisite. The place is small and woodsy but great for a date or simply a take out.

Here's another vote for the mushroom drunken udon, a basil-infused offering that continues Pinwheel's dismantling of my long-held fusion-skeptic beliefs. I don't know the technical term for this but was delighted at how the sauce was kind of built in to the whole dish. The pork was an appealing add-on option (on Uber Eats I paused when seeing Mushroom Medley as one of the options; since it already has mushrooms I wasn't sure how different the extra mushrooms would be). The regular Spicy category was on the low side of moderate so I'm curious about the Extra Spicy choice.

As Californians, we do enjoy Ramen so we made a quick stop at what appeared to be a local Ramen shop. we were greeted and asked if this is our first time which was definitely a plus. We were also asked if there is any dietary restrictions, I personally have several food allergies and was just going to carefully distinguish myself how to order but we were assisted with suggestions so I was able to order something that was absolutely delicious, which was the coconut curry With rice and my protein would be shrimp . The chef was made aware of my allergy. The knowledge of the menu was helpful to each one of our choices. Thank you for the experience. The restaurant it self was clean and the music was perfect . Our first meal in town .

Clean, great service and reminds me of carinderia food and vibes back in the Philippines. I highly recommend this place, especially if homesick or craving Filipino food.

It is a small place, not that many tables. The food was overly pricey. The waitress used the same pair of gloves to clean a table and then went to the register to place orders and collect payment and then used the same gloves to serve us our food...... major health and safety concern.....not sure I would come back. Plus she used the same pair of gloves to wipe down the table and the cloth gets reused... I guess what you don't see /know won't hurt you....

I've lived in the neighborhood for years and have always enjoyed coming to this restaurant. The food is consistently great, and I love supporting local businesses--this place has been one of my go-to spots for a reliable, quality meal. That's why I was so disappointed with my experience tonight. My boyfriend and I came here for my birthday dinner, and things started off fine. But midway through our entrées, the waitress (who had actually been the one to seat us) came over and asked us to move tables because a family of four had just arrived and wanted our table. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of how disruptive and inappropriate the request was--nothing to make the situation right. We weren't offered anything to compensate for the inconvenience, and the whole interaction felt rushed and completely lacking in empathy. It was clear the priority was accommodating the new party, not treating existing customers with respect. Even though the food was, as always, delicious, the way we were treated left a really bad impression. I've supported this place for a long time, but after this experience, I won't be returning.

We ordered this for takeout and it was FANTASTIC. I just know that means it would've been even better in person! We got the Mac & Cheese Dumplings (so unique and delicious dipping sauce), Coconut Curry with Chicken (flavor was delicious) and Beef Short Rib Bowl. Honestly, we loved all of them and will definitely be back!

Thai basil fried rice was absolutely flavorful. You would think walking past it, it's a plant shop with the number of plants in and out of the restaurant. Not much seating but they also have tables outside as well. Customer service was great as our food came out fairly quickly. I totally recommend the blueberry lemonade.

Pin Wheel Garden is a real gem. The curry is delightful and incredibly fresh. I often find curry to be on the heavier side but not here. It is flavorful without feeling heavy. Everything tastes fresh and the staff are genuinely kind and welcoming. A really nice spot that deserves all the neighborhood praise it gets.

Fun place in the Morris Canal district. a group of 5 of us came here for dinner the last weekend in August, and it didn't disappoint. At first we were going to sit outside but then we moved inside because of the biting critters. We chose this place because one friend is vegan, another is gluten free, and both felt they would be able to get what they wanted here. I thought the menu was a little limited, considering what I had heard about this place in the past. I ordered the Bourbon Bacon fried rice and while it was huge, there wasn't much bacon in it at all. However, it was delicious. I had to bring more than half of it home and wound up sharing it with my daughter as a side dish the next day. Too many onions, not enough bacon, but still very tasty. My friend ordered the Trinity Rice Bowl, which looked great. She, too, brought most of it home. We could have ordered 2-3 entrees for the 5 of us and would have been satisfied. Service was great, the place is tiny so make a reservation if you plan on going on a weekend evening.

I've only ordered delivery. The food traveled pretty well. I'm sure it tastes better fresh out of the kitchen. I had the mushroom basil udon with tofu. Good flavor the first time. Second time was a little bland. I ordered the shrimp dumplings. Also kind of bland but good enough. The rice pudding was really delicious.

- scallion pancakes are the truth - the curry sauce on the side is the condiment that I never knew I needed - 6 minute turnover time leads to a great snack on the go - they're kind of expensive tho, they cost much more than the 99 cent scallion pancakes u get in the nyc chinatowns - they're really good tho

Hosted a community event and the food was so good! Everyone enjoyed the coconut curry deluxe with jasmine rice, mushroom udon noodles, strawberry rose rice pudding and blueberry tea.

Yummy in my tummy!!! The food here hits. The flavors are out of this world. The scallion pancakes are some of the best I've tasted, the Korean BBQ was quite tasty, and the udon noodles ... nom nom!!

We never really dine in Jersey City but had this place bookmarked from our last visit to the Liberty Science Museum and finally decided to try it. The staff is really nice and well-informed on vegetarian options. We ordered a decent variety for just the three of us but we were excited to sample! Most everything is a generous sized serving and makes for great sharing. Miso Soup (tofu)- our son liked this- decent size serving and the tofu was perfectly bite sized rather than the tiny pebbles we have seen elsewhere. Scallion Pancakes - came to us hot off the grill, the sauce that accompanied it was not useful as it had that strong "alcohol" taste. However the pancakes had the right texture and flavor to hold their own! Mushroom Fried Rice- this was not memorable at all. It tasted like earthy wild rice with not a lot of distinct flavor. We actually did not eat more than a few bites. (Note: they did knock a few bucks off the bill because they saw this) Coconut Curry with Udon- This gave us sustenance for the night and was filling and presented well. We did feel they were really heavy-handed on the turmeric. Overall, we were glad we tried the place, and felt taken care of by the staff. The food has potential and it may have just been a slightly off-day.

If you're in Jersey City and haven't been to Pinwheel Garden Dumpling and Noodle Bar, you're seriously missing out. My girlfriend and I stopped by around 3 or 4 PM and were seated right away. It's a small spot, but it has such a cozy neighborhood feel, perfect for a date. The staff was super attentive and gave us great recommendations, which did not disappoint. We started with the dumpling sampler platter with two Thai chicken and shrimp dumplings and two bacon and veggie dumplings, both absolutely delicious. You know the dumplings are good if they got that crispy dumpling skirt! For the main course, we went with the mushroom drunken udon, which was packed with flavor, and the best part is you can customize it with your choice of protein. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. Don't sleep on this spot because it's a must-visit.

I have been to Pinwheel a few times now. It's one of the only places that has a pretty good balance of vegan and non vegan options. It's very small inside and byob. If you can snag a spot inside to eat it's cozy otherwise you can take out. I've done both and the food quality is about the same. My favorite thing there is there is the scallion pancakes. Something so simple yet moist and good. It's great with curry dip. I've also had the coconut curry with Udon and chicken, the mushroom drunken udon with chicken, the Thai basil fried rice vegan style, the mushroom duxelle fried rice, and the Trinity Ramen bowl. My favorite is the Mushroom duxelle. Something about their fried rice that's really good. It's not heavy on the stomach either. All of the dishes that I had were pretty amazing. They also have a great tea selection as well as a dope rice pudding. Definitely a place that I will frequent. The staff is friendly and the food have always tasted fresh.

I was so excited to try this place because everything looked delicious! I have to say though the ambiance was the best thing about this place. Service was good but the food is sub-par at best. It looks delicious, but the flavors all had something either missing, or it just lacked flavor. If they changed recipes , this place has amazing potential!!

Pinwheel gave this cozy intimate atmosphere as soon as I walked in. There are only a few tables but the whole place is well laid out and decorated. We went with chicken and shrimp dumplings. They were okay. The mushroom fried rice was bomb. They used a small variety of rice that is well tossed in the wok and has the actual fried aroma with each bite. The ramen was very good too. They used the long udon type of noodles but were creative with the toppings. The entrees are vegan and vegetarian friendly and they give the choice to add any protein. This is modern Asian fusion food and they don't well.

I gave pinwheel another try since I seemed to be the only one to have had a negative experience, but, I still was not a fan. I added a star because their peashoot greens were extraordinary. I got the drunken mushroom udon and it was disappointing, it wasn't very flavorful and the dish was just a cluttered mix of things that didn't blend together to make a cohesive dish. The udon noodles themselves were cooked well but that's really the only positive I can give this dish.

Best dim sum around. So convenient that it's close to the Liberty Science Center. Will definitely go back. The mac and cheese dimsum and thai chicken dimsum are my fave! Service is impeccable and they are very welcoming to family with young kids.

Wow! I was in the area for work and decided to check this place out for lunch based on the amazing reviews. It definitely did not disappoint. I ordered the mushroom drunken udon and it was amazing. An explosion of flavors, so buttery and savory. I'd love to try more things in the future. I'd highly recommend.

One of my favorites in town. Discovered them during the pandemic but I remained a regular until I didn't. Nice to be back, love the food here. Now they have more variety more to chose from.

Another delicious meal at Pinwheel Garden. We started off with the Shrimp/Thai Chicken and Bacon/Veggie dumplings which were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The Trinity Ramen Udon Bowl had lemongrass, chicken, pork braised beef, kimchi, and topped with two soft boiled eggs. Everything was tender, and broth was perfection.!

Cute small restaurant very close to the Liberty State Park. We wanted to visit the park and see NYC from a New Jersey and we were able to park at the state park and do a 30 min-ish walk to this place to eat. There were plenty of parking available so you could drive instead. The food was good - but ultimately it felt like a "stir fry" assembly bowl/noodles place. Maybe because it was an Asian fusion place nothing tasted authentic but more of an Americanized Asian food taste. The kimchi was the delicious though, would highly recommend it as a side dish with any of the main entrees. The flavors were a bit lacking. I got the mushroom drunken udon and my partner got the Trinity ramen. The mushroom drunken udon was disappointing because there were BARELY any tofu!! They smashed it into tiny pieces to incorporate into the sauce. They trinity ramen could have had more flavor. They say they cook the soup base for 36 hours but it was quite bland. The char-Sui pork was gross, I'm not sure where that meat came from but it did not taste fresh and does not look appetizing either. Lemongrass chicken and beef was good though. Overall it was a good meal but not enough where I would go out of my way to drive here just to eat it again.

Super savory and flavorful ramen! Loved the Kimchi on top with the onion crunchies and fresh greens. Mushrooms were top notch and it was a good sized portion. Service was fine. Food was very delicious!

I highly enjoyed my meal here. Came on a week-day evening and it was getting packed. They only have a few tables inside. It is also BYO. Went with the dumpling sampler and tried 3. My fav was the Mac and cheese dumpling, next the spanakopita and last chicken and shrimp. Also tried the scallion pancake which was very good. Entree, I had the mushroom drunken Udon noodles and added beef as my protein. It was a very big portion and packed with veggies and flavor. Overall, everything was delicious and I'd definitely go back. I did notice they closed their doors at around 8pm during the week.

Steve (owner/manager) reached out regarding the experience and apologized for the unfortunate treatment and inconvenience. Our family will continue to eat here as the food is undeniably delicious.

We chose to go to this restaurant based on the great review of the restaurant. Especially the review, which said Jesus have came off from the cross and make the dumpling. We ordered bacon, vegetable, dumpling, and Thai chicken dumpling. These dumplings were freshly made taste above average. The onion pancake was also freshly made good taste for the main course. We ordered the trifecta Ramen bowl overall the taste is above average but not great that I would want to come back anytime soon especially with the high pricing.

Decent modernized taiwanese cuisine in the area. Amazing service from the owners as well. Here are some dishes we got to try: - mushroom drunken noodle 4.5/5 - great taste with pact with umami but lacking in portion size - bourbon bacon fried rice 4/5 - fragrant and colorful. Definitely not your traditional fried rice - dumpling sampler 3/5 - would skip this. They lacked a bit of flavor compared to their other dishes They also have a great selection for vegan/ vegetarian options

Came here a weekday lunch. They didn't have all the dumplings, only had bacon one. Disappointed. Bacon drunken udon- yummy but salty. Need to drink a lot of water after. Pretty pricey.

Finally tried this place and it is AMAZING! We tried the thai chicken and shrimp dumplings,mushroom drunken udon and the bourbon bacon fried rice. Everything is tasty.The mushroom drunken udon is my favorite.Must try. Service was quick,friendly and efficient. The place itself is small with a few tables and street parking can be tough at times.

Cartwheel for Pinwheel! A perfect dining choice for Valentine's Day. The dining room was cozy and quaint. Very clean with plenty of room. We picked up our take out order and look forward to coming to sit and dine in. The prices seemed a little high but each dish we ordered was enough to feed 2. The dishes were well packaged with enough room to breathe. All was presented and garnished in the box as it would served on a plate in the dining room. We ordered the bourbon bacon udon noodle with braised beef and the thai basil fried rice with lemon grass chicken. Both dishes were packed with flavor. The proportions of meat to noodle/rice was balanced generously. The aroma was mouth watering. Every bite was delicious and the leftovers were just as good if not better the next day. We will definitely return to try other menu items. Thank you Steve!