Lua Vietnamese Cuisine Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant Edison, New Jersey

Address: 1781 Lincoln Hwy, Edison, NJ 08817, USA

Phone: +17323543032

Rating: 4.5
based on 153 reviews.

Menu Variety and Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The menu layout is well written with such a wonderful variety to choose from."
  • "We started with the crispy spring rolls, which were perfectly crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor on the inside."
  • "The pho, appetizers, and that ube coffee was delightful."
  • "The wagyu beef appetizer melted in the mouth."
  • "The food was delicious and the atmosphere was pleasant."
  • "I highly recommend the appetizer platter. It’s so much fun to eat, and also delicious."
  • "The food was so flavorful and delicious."

Cons:

  • "The food on the other hand was underwhelming."
  • "The sizzling steak is actually not as big of a portion as I imagined."
  • "The calamari was bland but the texture was perfect."
  • "ordered two meals. first looked nice but had no taste."
  • "The rare beef was very chewy and already fully cooked when I received it."
  • "The briskets were very tough and chewy."
  • "The pho was not the best I've had."

Service and Staff

Pros:

  • "Also they offer 5% off if you pay cash,"
  • "The staff was so friendly, and the ambiance was cozy and welcoming."
  • "The wait staff was attentive and friendly."
  • "The staff's warm hospitality special mention Michael and the other guy added to the cozy ambiance, making the dining experience even more delightful."
  • "Dylan our main server was very professional, passionate and dedicated."
  • "Our server Michael was very attentive and did a great job."
  • "Michelle, our server for the night, made the whole night. She was delightful, bubbly, personable, and was attentive to our needs."

Cons:

  • "But service seems really out of order… we asked three waiters for check and no one being to us in like 10 mins."
  • "Service was atrocious, we waited over 20min for the waiter to come around so we could ask for the check."
  • "The waiter was friendly, but not super engaging or attentive."
  • "We didn't have the best waiter, had to chase him for water refills and the check."
  • "After the order was placed, he never comeback to the table to ask, I have to call then to order something, as well do not offer drinks or dessert."
  • "Our waiter was nice but the service was bad. Forgot to bring us water."
  • "Asked for water and never gave me a water refill after asking twice."

Ambiance and Cleanliness

Pros:

  • "The Ambient and Deco is just great and make you feel welcome."
  • "The area is very beautiful, I love the atmosphere that the restaurant provided."
  • "This place provides a warm inviting and beautiful environment."
  • "Modern interior decor, nice vibe."
  • "The restaurant is SO clean."
  • "The atmosphere is pleasant and artsy."
  • "The restaurant's cozy and intimate atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends."

Cons:

  • "I took one star off because both of the water glasses that they put on our table were very dirty."
  • "The lady bathroom was also quite messy and required attention."
  • "The punk rock style music they were playing was way too loud, disturbing, and absolutely not customer friendly."
  • "The atmosphere seemed ok, but the bathroom was not very clean and only 1 stall was working."
  • "Only thing I recommend is more attention and service at the restrooms. Could be a little cleaner!"
  • "The $10 Wednesdays are not worth it. Save your money and go to pho today for quality pho and more meat."
  • "The only negative thing I experienced is the music. One song was so annoying but kept going for over 10 minutes?"

Value and Pricing

Pros:

  • "Portions are hefty so come with an appetite."
  • "You definitely will get your money's worth."
  • "One of the best Vietnamese meals I’ve had in a long time."
  • "The prices were incredibly affordable."
  • "The prices for the amount of food you are getting is pretty good for the entrees."
  • "The portions were very generous so it was worth it."
  • "Food is good. Noodles are really big portion compared to other Pho places i have tried (matched by their slightly higher price)."

Cons:

  • "I got the beef noodle pho and was a little sticker shocked at the $18 price point."
  • "Paid almost $50 per person including tips and didn’t even feel full."
  • "It is a little expensive for lunch but I will surely be back."
  • "The pricing is slightly more expensive than other Vietnamese places around."
  • "I think the food lacked flavor, and the pricing for the food is high for the portion size that you receive."
  • "The pricing for the food is high for the portion size that you receive."
  • "The foods nearly got me puke, and were way over priced considering the quality and portion."

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