Peking Pavilion, Manalapan, NJ: Restaurant Review
Peking Pavilion
110 Route 33
Manalapan, NJ
Peiking Pavilion: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: Gourmet Chinese Fusion
Price: Expensive
Food Quality: Excellent Well executed menu of Chinese French influenced dishes
Service: Professional, well trained, attentive, knowledgeable
Decor: Attractive, Contemporary. Adorned with cut glass, stone and tile,
Overall Rating: 3 Stars
Noise Level: Moderate - High
Dress: Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy well prepared Chinese, French influenced food with a trendy, modern ambiance.
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer more traditional Chinese BYOB, in a low key setting.
Recommended dishes: When available; Pavilion's Three Delicacies; Chung King Beef; and Grand Marnier Prawns
Liquor: Full service, vibrant bar scene
The Peking Pavilion is an upscale Chinese fusion restaurant, one of the best Chinese restaurants in the Monmouth-Ocean County region.
The decor is contemporary with a large main floor dining area and balcony. The main floor dining is very attractive contemporary setting, adorned with cut glass, stone, and tile, which accounts for the poor acoustics. The ambiance is trendy and energetic.
While the atmosphere is very attractive, it's not the place to go for quiet intimate dining, unless you are seated upstairs on the balcony overlooking the main dining area.
The balcony's decor is plain, although less noisy.
Peking Pavilion is owned and operated by the Ku family and offers many dishes of fusion Chinese with fresh gourmet ingredients, although reasonably priced for the quality of the food, the prices are high by Chinese restaurant standards.
There is a limited selection of traditional Chinese dishes on the menu. Their fare has made its reputation on offering high quality, Chinese fusion fare. Their beef selections are especially tender and tasty.
This is a popular place and on peak nights be prepared for a long wait. While waiting for your table, you can settle up to the bar for a cocktail. The bar is attractive and contemporary.
Peking Pavilion does not accept reservations for parties smaller than six.
Open seven days/week including Thanksgiving.
They are child-friendly.
Update August 2024
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