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Temple Gourmet Chinese
Temple Gourmet Chinese serves gourmet Chinese specialties in a fine dining atmosphere. Perusing the mouth-watering menu will be just the beginning of your experience. The design of the space is visually stunning and the service attitude is a welcome change to Chinese dining.
Temple Restaurant is also committed to being a socially responsible business. The owner is devoted to contributing to the welfare of society especially the local community and not solely to maximizing profit. The concept is to feel good about a restaurant you would visit anyway.
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68 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 68 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(29)
- neighborhood gem(26)
- good for groups(17)
- great for lunch(10)
- great for outdoor dining(10)
- special occasion(9)
Temple Gourmet Chinese Reviews List
Review 1 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Chinese Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was exceptionally tasty, portions more than ample and service and atmosphere pleasant."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I wish I went somewhere else
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A party of 4, got stuck at a table meant for 2 to 3, next to the kitchen. Place was loud. I tried to get a different table, none were available. After our appetizers were delivered, I asked for another table. Was very unhappy. No manager ever come to speak to me. Finally got a larger table. When finished, we asked very specifically if they would pack the remainder of daughters meal to go including the tortilla & if they could include the prune sauce also. When My daughter went to eat the leftovers the next day she got upset when she found that neither were packed to go as we asked and were assured would occur. Lousy service is all I can imagine."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Can't go wrong
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you want a nice, casual place with good food, go here."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is constantly good. The Service Staff are very accommodating. If you would rather have an item on the menu mild and not spicey the chef will prepare it that way."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was great. The food was outstanding, always is. Two things this time though. We were only half-way through our appetizers and our main dishes came out, so we had to send them back to the kitchen to wait... Then when we got home, we realized that half of the food we were supposed to take home was not packed. Disappointing because we paid for it AND because I would have loved to finish it!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
There were four of us for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There were four of us for a Saturday night dinner. My wife and I had eaten at Temple when it first opened. Major renovations since then opened increased capacity, added a bar... nicely done. Moving the reception to the bar area helps. However, it is dark in the interior of the restaurant. Still quite noisy. Service was great! We loved the mixed appetizers for 2; it's enough for 4 people. The other couple seemed to love their entrees (pepper steak and sesame shrimp). However, my wife and I would have liked more spice (velvet shrimp and kung pao scallops)."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 7 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It was ok. Nothing special.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was ok. Nothing special. Very loud!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
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Review 8 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were a party of four, I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We were a party of four, I the only person who had been there before. The occasion was my brother's birthday, and he was more than impressed. He's a total foodie, and he was in heaven. Every appetizer and every meal was a gem.
We had a new waiter who was anxious to please and succeeded."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was delicious.. Staff
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious.. Staff was very nice.. Unfortunately, we were seated next to a table of 10 woman who were extremely obnoxious and loud. The staff moved our table of six, so we can peacefully finish our dining experience and enjoy our dessert. Everyone in the restaurant complained about them."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They can do better
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have eaten here several times. Food is good. But I would say this time was not there best. Kitchen has been slow the last few times we went. It is frustrating to wait for your dinner at 9 pm.
Service is friendly. Although we noticed our waitress had tables in both dining rooms"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 11 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quite noisy. Enjoyed food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Quite noisy. Enjoyed food. Had asked for good table as celebrating anniversary but when got there that didn't happen. After speaking with manager we were given a nice table."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 12 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I would recommend Temple Gourmet
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I would recommend Temple Gourmet Chinese but not on a Saturday night. The restaurant was so noisy that my husband & I could not hear one another sitting across the table from each other nor could we hear the server when she told us the specials for the night."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
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Review 13 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Chinese cuisine,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent Chinese cuisine, but a little pricier than most. Still, a great dining experience with very attentive and friendly waitstaff."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
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Review 14 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Gourmet Chinese... Oh yes...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you like Chinese food, and want a gourmet experience... Then this is the place for you.... Fantastic menu, great specials... especially the lobster fried rice... And a comfortable and inviting atmosphere... Don't forget to BYOB"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Missing meal!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Disappointing experience. Ordered 4 meals, but only 3 were delivered. The waiter kept telling us the 4th meal was on the way. After several polite requests on our part – and 25 minutes - there was still no sign of the meal. Finally got a belated apology, but pressed for time (theatre event), we left without the meal ever being served."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
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Review 16 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was fantastic. I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was fantastic. I live in Jersey City and a friend recommended this restaurant. Being a foodie, I will travel for food and I'm glad to say I wasn't dissapointed. This wa by far some of the best chinese food I've had in a very very long time.
Too bad you guys aren't in Hoboken, Jersey City or New York."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good menu. Great selections.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good menu. Great selections. Wish they could get their service staff trained better."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A wonderful addition to our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A wonderful addition to our neighborhood. Chinese food at its best with creativity. Service is warm and accomodating. Try to avoid saturday nights."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was very good. Food, service and atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit."
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our meal was very good and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our meal was very good and the menu and specials for the evening were impressive. The service staff was knowledgeable and polite but, because the meal took as long as it did to reach us, our server dropped the ball by not being more attentive in keeping the four of us 'busy'. Temple is awaiting a liquor license so the staff cannot offer drinks, but there could have been other distractions like a bread service or perhaps an 'intermezzo' to fill the wait time and appease a hungry diner."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 21 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time dining here. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time dining here. The food was absolutely delicious! BYOB."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 22 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Experience. This is my second time dining at Temple. In both instances the food is wonderful. The only draw back is the restaurant really isn't Kid Friendly. There isn't an offering to keep the kids entertained between the time your meal is ordered and the appetizer arrive at the table. With that being said the Pepper Calamari is excellent. The portion on the Chilean Sea Bass with Chopped Shrimp and Orange Curry sauce left me wanting more. Be prepared to eat an entire Green Pepper when ordering the Scallops and Shrimp. The chunks of Green peppers is a bit much. They might be better served thinly slicing the peppers or using less in the preparation.
At the present time the restaurant is a BYO (Bring Your Own) Wine and Beer."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 23 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I actually went 2 days in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"I actually went 2 days in a row and had different things. $10 lunch! Amazing! Both times my guests were just as thrilled. So glad to have this little gem!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Diffidently return to try
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Diffidently return to try more dishes"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
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Review 25 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food and great service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Food and great service. will be back."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
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Review 26 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This is my second visit to
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is my second visit to this restaurant . The food was as greasy as the first. The limited vegetarian options were fried and boring. The others in my party were also disappointed in the food"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2012
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Review 27 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was fine. Similar, but
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was fine. Similar, but not as good, as my local Chinese take out place."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 28 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If you like Gourmet styled
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you like Gourmet styled Chinese, this is a great place to go. Everything is fresh and elegant with a unique flare. If you go, definitely get the lobster fried rice with chunks of fresh lobster in it and delicious."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
delicious food and the staff
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"delicious food and the staff was wonderful to the adults and children!!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 30 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We dined at Temple shortly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We dined at Temple shortly after it opened and experienced significant service problems (disorganized, very slow, etc.). Tried it again this past weekend and the same problems are still there. The food is above-average Chinese (which isn't saying much given the dismal quality of most central NJ Chinese food), but service is still erratic and slow. The wait staff is friendly and tries hard, but appears to be very inexperienced and untrained. But the biggest problem seems to be in the kitchen, which is just incredibly slow. If you don't mind waiting 40 minutes between appetizers and your entree, this may not be an issue for you.
Noise level is still very high, but didn't seem quite as loud as during the previous visit."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2000
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Review 31 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Will not return.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"To make a long story short, my husband and I had dinner here early on a Saturday. We ordered appetizers, filet mignon egg roll (not worth it, tastes like ground beef and lettuce,) dumplings (okay,) and calamari (good.) We then had soup, my husband loved the hot and sour. We shared Peking Duck ($38) and it was served with flour tortillas when the menu says house made crepes (which is what it should be served with) the waitress admitted they were tortillas, the manager would not and was rude about about it. For that alone I will not return."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2004
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 32 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the food - it is excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the food - it is excellent. It is an interesting menu - with generous portions, so I always get a treat the next day as well!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
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Review 33 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best gourmet Chinese foor
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best gourmet Chinese foor ever. Great value. Enjoy."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service. Only
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service. Only negative is there are only 2 tables for 2. Despite having a reservation, I had to wait half an hour for a table."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Temple Gourmet Chinese
Based on the average of (34) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
6 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic