Welcome to Xiao Chuan Dian
**Our Story**
Nestled in the heart of Palisades Park, Xiao Chuan Dian is a culinary gem that celebrates the rich flavors of Chinese cuisine. Our restaurant invites guests to indulge in a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for families and groups alike. With an extensive menu featuring many vegetarian options, we cater to diverse palates, ensuring everyone finds something they love. Our commitment to excellent service includes takeout, delivery, and reservations, making dining with us convenient and delightful. Whether you're enjoying dinner with friends or a casual meal with kids, Xiao Chuan Dian promises a memorable experience filled with delicious dishes and warm hospitality.
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8 Henry Ave Palisades Park, NJ 07650 United States Hotline: (201) 429-2226
Welcome to Xiao Chuan Dian, a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Palisades Park, NJ. This vibrant Chinese restaurant not only tantalizes your taste buds with sumptuous dishes but also embraces the essence of communal dining. With its casual yet lively atmosphere, it is the perfect spot for families, friends, and those seeking a delicious meal in a cheerful setting.
- Location: 8 Henry Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
- Contact: (201) 429-2226
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Garage and Street Parking available
- Payment Options: Accepts Credit Cards, Android Pay, and Apple Pay
Xiao Chuan Dian truly shines with its extensive menu, which caters to a variety of dietary preferences, featuring many vegetarian options that allow everyone to indulge in the rich flavors of Chinese cuisine. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty noodle dish or a light, yet savory stir-fry, this restaurant promises to satisfy.
One of the highlights of the dining experience here is the emphasis on conviviality. The ambiance is decidedly casual and can get a bit loud, creating an energetic environment perfect for groups. Parents can rest easy knowing that there’s something for kids, making it a great option for family dinners.
Having dined at Xiao Chuan Dian several times, I was particularly fond of their signature dishes. The Szechuan Stir-Fry burst with spices that ignited my palate, while the Vegetable Dumplings were a tender delight, showcasing the restaurant's dedication to fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. Each bite tells a story, drawing upon traditional Chinese culinary practices yet remaining accessible and inviting.
Alongside a satisfying array of food options, Xiao Chuan Dian also offers the convenience of takeout and delivery, ensuring that your favorite dishes are just a call away. With amenities that include free Wi-Fi, TV screens for entertainment, and waiter service that’s attentive without being invasive, your dining experience is enjoyable from start to finish.
In conclusion, if you find yourself in Palisades Park, do not miss the opportunity to visit Xiao Chuan Dian. It's not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors and good company, inviting you to relax and indulge in the rich tapestry of Chinese cuisine.
I had an amazing experience here! I missed the Chinese lamb skewer experience from Korea and this place satisfied my cravings! My group of 3 friends ordered many many different types of skewers along with 3 entrees, the sweet chewy fried pork (guo bao rou), stir fried eggplant and egg fried rice. Among the ones I tried the best skewers were the original lamb, special beef and beef tendon. These were super juicy and larger than the other skewers. These eggplants were also seasoned perfectly and the guo bao rou was perfectly chewy and crispy too. Note that the entrees are huuge so beware if you want to fit in more skewers! I absolutely loved this place (byob for beer/wine helps) and I would definitely come back!
This place is usually packed so please make a reservation and don't just show up. They will probably turn you away. They have the auto-rotating rack for the skewers, which is really cool. The food was good and you get a bunch of different spices you can use. The tangsooyuk was surprisingly good!
Fantastic place for late night dinner with friends/family. 100% like the xiao chuan restaurants in China and I'm here for this LOL. Beef and chicken skewers were amazing - so were the squid. The mushrooms would be better if some pieces weren't so thick and tough to chew through (the thin ones were divine) Fyi the entire menu is in korean and chinese so bring a friend if you're illiterate
BYOB for free!!! Beef skewers at $1.10 (minimum 10 orders) were tiny given the cost. We ordered 40 of them for 2. We also got the bigger beef & baby cow? which were $3-4.50 a piece and was much bigger than the smaller beef. Overall, good cost & good taste
I haven't had skewers since I lived in China but Xiao Chuan Dian's skewers were on point. Before we visited, I called to get a reservation, since it is a popular spot on the weekends. One thing that might be important to keep in mind is that since the restaurant is frequented by Chinese and Korean customers it seemed like the staff were more comfortable taking the reservation in Chinese or Korean. When we arrived, we were taken to a small room with a charcoal grill. Like many skewer places, you can grill your own skewers. For dinner, we ordered lamb skewers, beef skewers, mushroom and beef skewers, fish cake skewers, cold noodles and a cucumber salad. The skewers all came out mostly cooked (we were told to grill the skewers for another minute) and were all delicious, though the lamb skewers were the best in my opinion. These skewers went perfectly with the refreshing cucumber salad and cold noodles, which contrasted nicely with the hot skewers. Service was good though things might have been easier because I could speak Chinese. The price was a little bit high given the relatively small meat portions. However, all in all, Xiao Chuan Dian is a solid skewer restaurant that is worth a visit if your craving skewers.
Yelp keeps mixing up the review and photos for Xiao Chuan Dian with my review for Dunhuang in Edison, NJ. I rated this place 5-stars due to its delicious cold noodles... and unfortunately when I tried to delete the old review for Dunhuang keep appearing for this place, it actually deleted my review for Xiao Chuan Dian. What a shame - Yelp, please fix this mix up issue.