roots

The menu is widely spread, food is good, what did not tick for me was the service. Felt it was a bit sluggish and slow. Also the way the staff interacted was not polite. Food they serve is fresh, yummy and tastes great. I will definitely try the place again.

I recently visited Roots in Princeton upon a recommendation from a friend, and we both went for dinner. We arrived around 7 pm, and though the restaurant was moderately busy, there was plenty of seating available. We were seated comfortably at a table for four. The ambiance was decent, with a quiet and relaxed atmosphere—perfect for a casual dinner with a friend. It doesn’t scream luxury, but it’s inviting and comfortable. For drinks, I was about to order a Coke when my friend suggested trying their fresh juices. I opted for the fresh carrot, celery, and ginger juice, while my friend went for the pineapple, green apple, and ginger juice. Both juices were incredibly fresh, cold, and delicious—a refreshing start to the meal! The menu had a variety of unique options, and while I was figuring out what to order, my friend, who had been there before, suggested a couple of dishes. We chose the Thai Basil dish, stir-fried with vegetables and rice, seasoned perfectly with basil and spices. The second dish was Lo Mein, a stir-fried noodle dish with vegetables. Both dishes were superb, and we shared them between us. The flavors complemented each other well, and the food was truly outstanding. One of the highlights of the evening was the incredibly friendly and attentive service. Our waitress noticed we ordered vegetarian dishes and thoughtfully asked if it was okay to use fish oil for the stir-fry. We were really impressed by her attention to detail and appreciated her asking, to which we replied no. After dinner, we stayed for quite a long time, chatting and catching up. There was another group dining a little further away, and at one point, we asked what time they closed. To our surprise, we were told they had already closed! The staff had been so polite and considerate, never rushing us or making us feel like we needed to leave. It wasn’t until we noticed the waiters and waitresses having their own dinner at a table that we realized how late it was. We left after finishing our long chat, feeling very welcome and appreciative of the friendly and polite staff. Overall, it was an awesome dining experience. The food was flavorful and fresh, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. I highly recommend Roots if you're in Princeton and looking for a place with delicious Asian-inspired cuisine and exceptional service!

I have come here a few times over the last few days. The Drunken Noodle was fine, the tempura rolls were alright but my girlfriend ordered the Chicken Shoyu Ramen and it was terrible. The dish was entirely unseasoned, the chicken was slimy with large pieces of the skin floating in the broth. Like was stated, the broth was like a water down and flavorless chicken noodle soup broth.

Roots is family favorite for south asian food: Great Service and Staff Come early to get table or call ahead for reservation to get a table to be safe after 630 pm. On my recent we had: Appetizers: Pork Buns - 3.5/5 Chicken lettuce wrap - 5/5 - ask for hot sauce for little heat. Always best. Spicy Miso Soup - 5/5 - always the best thing on the menu. Soft tofu, mushrooms, bak choy and ramen plus the egg. Just hot sauce if needed. Main meal: Ginger roots - tofu and green beans - 5/5 great ginger taste. Chicken Lo Mein - 4/5 - large portion need more flavor and hot sauce. This is an old classic spot.

If you like specialty sushi rolls, ramen, noodle bowls, crepes, and fresh squeeze mocktails in one beautiful clean establishment with high ceilings and friendly service, then Roots is for you. Large size portions using fresh ingredients. The mandarin crepe ala mode is not too sweet and very special.