Hunan Taste Montclair 4 Alvin Place, Montclair, NJ 07043

"A group of six friends ate here during the holiday week. The group dines here a lot. One vegetarian friend ordered the tofu meal, and five of us shared several meals - the beef and scallions dish, the chicken & eggplant entre, a shrimp dish and the vegetable platter. Everything was delicious at a very reasonable price for Montclair, NJ - around $20 each with tip. The servers are wonderful. The place was packed. Highly recommend!"

"This place is great. Some of the best Chinese food in the area, and the service is fantastic. I've had the soup dumplings, Peking duck, and crab Rangoon and they are all so good. I've been caving those dumplings since I first had them. If I had the money I'd go here every month. If someone took me here on a date I'd be super impressed."

"Date night on a weekday at Hunan Taste in Montclair. The restaurant's interior is beautifully designed, making it suitable for family dinners, gatherings with friends, or even a date. The atmosphere is inviting, and the service was friendly. To start, I ordered the French roast coffee, which was brewed right in front of me. It was a delightful cup of coffee, rich and satisfying. My girlfriend opted for the complimentary jasmine oolong tea, which had a beautiful aroma of jasmine and a delicious taste. The tea provided a nice finish and added to the overall pleasant experience. For appetizers, we tried the crab rangoon, which had a tasty combination of soft crab interior and a crunchy fried shell. The spicy chicken dumplings, however, were less impressive, resembling steamed gyoza but lacking the appeal of sautéed varieties. Moving on to the main course, the General Tso's Triple Fragrance (beef, shrimp, chicken) was a standout. It was among the best I've ever had, and I would return just for this dish. On the other hand, the Mongolian Triple Feast (beef, shrimp, chicken) was a disappointment. The dish was overloaded with onions, lacking in meats and mushrooms. The dish should be called Onion Triple Feast. Despite its promising appearance, the flavor was surprisingly bland. I even shared it with my girlfriend, and we both found it lacking in taste. Despite the mixed experience, the restaurant had a good ambiance and friendly service. Considering the positive aspects, I might give Hunan Taste another try with a different dish in the future."

"Back with another BYOB review @ Hunan Taste in Montclair NJ. Basically everything in this town is BYOB which for me is a plus. Came here for a quick lunch outing with my partner for the the first time the other day. Wasn't sure what to go with and we were craving half the appetizers on the menu so we did just that. Spicy chicken dumplings weren't spicy was my biggest complaint. Brought some beer from home and we feasted. It was quiet for lunch. I could see this filling up at night. 4.2/5 Picture; top left and clockwise, scallion pancakes, spicy chicken dumplings, bacon wrapped shrimp rolls, edemame, pan fried dumplings, crab ragoon."

"The vibe looks sorta upscale but fits for casual gatherings. Food was better than expected. The staff is nice and friendly. The best thing is they give you a hot towel for hand cleaning after the meal."