Eloy Y.
Google
UPDATE - 12/8/25
Hong Kong is one of the world’s truly cosmopolitan cities, having its roots as a British colony and a major port of trade. Its cuisine was influenced by the Cantonese culture that is present in the region, as well as Thailand and other Southeast Asian cultures. They are all about harmony, bringing together different flavors, and being bold and complex, with a focus on fresh seafood and savory sauces.
Located on Route 27 off of Plainfield Avenue in Edison with a large Asian immigrant neighborhood, Wonton Guy is not Chinese-American food but authentic Hong Kong street food that was just voted one of the top 10 restaurants, where I came for lunch at this Elite event, All Things Cozy, thanks to Katarina and the Yelp team.
Upon entering from my visit last year, I was greeted by the staff and got a small table right away inside a cozy, clean, sparse dining area with about 10 tables, an open kitchen, and one full wall showing the bright lights of Kowloon in Hong Kong at night.
The menu features wontons in a soup or just noodles with soup on the side (lo mein). Traditionally, wonton 餛飩, which translates to “cloud swallow,” are served in a soup broth and have a thinner, silkier wrapper.
I decided on A7, the Two Toppings with Noodle in a Soup comprising shrimp wontons (雲吞), beef briskets (牛腩), adding vegetables (牛腩). For takeout, I opted for the Sliced Beef Lo Mein 牛肉撈麵.
The wontons were generously sized—one was as big as two regular ones—and stuffed with shrimp and pork, making them hearty and satisfying. The broth was fresh and flavorful, clearly made with care.
Service was quick, with everything arriving piping hot within minutes, and staff was friendly.
Though Hong Kong’s cuisine is ever evolving, its history is very much alive at the dinner table. Bring your appetite!