Peony Pavilion - Princeton

My group recently had lunch at Peony Pavilion and we were very impressed. The menu offered unique dishes not typically found at other Chinese restaurants. The generous portions were perfect for sharing family-style. Our server was friendly and provided great recommendations, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We will definitely be returning to try more dishes in the future.

Peony Pavilion 2.0 has made its entrance, and I believe it's an improvement. The area has become saturated with Asian fusion restaurants, so PP's shift to a more authentic menu featuring dishes like jellyfish and beef tendon is a refreshing change. The closure of the sushi bar is not a major loss. While they may not cater to everyone's tastes, they definitely satisfied mine. However, I can see why those expecting the original Peony Pavilion may be disappointed, especially since the OpenTable menu is no longer available. The menu on Weebly is fairly accurate, except for the sushi offerings. I thoroughly enjoyed the sizzling tofu with red pickled pepper and egg, as well as the refreshing cucumber salad to start. The service was friendly and efficient, reminiscent of the service at Sunny Garden.

The service was subpar and the outdoor area was filled with leftover debris from a party the night before. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.

Menu changed. Food horrible. Our waiter barely spoke English. Never again.

We visited Peony Pavilion for a group dinner and it was not disappointed. The menu has many items that cannot be found in an American restaurant. The portions were great and we ate them family style. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable. His recommendations were delicious and we will definitely be back!