Before you say anything — yes, Central Jersey exists. Even though many people don’t believe in the region, there are so many reasons to love it. It is home to stunning county parks, charming downtowns, one of the best Ivy League schools in the country and a hub for some great eats.
Review juggernaut Yelp recently published their first-ever 100 best places to eat in New Jersey in 2022 list.
Here’s the list’s methodology: “We identified businesses in the food and restaurants category on Yelp, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews between January 1st, 2022 and November 3rd, 2022.”
Check out which spots Yelp has named as the top ten places to eat in Central Jersey (Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Somerset counties).
The customizable menu here is filled with plenty of options including plant-based options perfect for health-conscious guests or foodies looking for something new to try. Turf Surf and Earth was recently featured on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” and is also a great place to bring your pets.
Right across from Rider University, you’ll find this adorable bakery where you can smell the delicious goods from the parking lot. You have to grab their Trenton volcano (their dedication to the town) – a brioche stuffed with pork roll, spinach, cheddar, Swiss cheese, and topped with an everything bagel seasoning.
For some classic Ethiopian cuisine, stop by Dashen Ethiopian in the exciting town of New Brunswick. Enjoy some injera (a tangy and spongy round bread served with a variety of toppings) or their misir wot (split lentils simmer with bebere, korrima, onions, garlic, tomatoes and ginger).
7. Roti Plus, Hamilton (No. 45 overall)
Roti Plus is a great option to sample a taste of the Caribbean and West Indian flavors. Order their dahlpuri (flatbread stuffed with seasoned ground split peas) and one of their vegan/vegetarian platters.
Stuffing ice cream from The Bent Spoon in Princeton. The mushroom, celery and sage ice cream with chocolate covered breadcrumbs is a Thanksgiving special at the shop. (Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)
6. The Bent Spoon, Princeton (No. 42 overall)
It’s no surprise to us that this beloved ice cream shop made the list as it was named as the best ice cream shop in New Jersey by numerous national publications and ranked No. 10 on our best ice cream list. They are always coming up with some crazy, but absolutely delicious flavors.
5. Smashville, New Brunswick (No. 35 overall)
Among all the amazing eateries in downtown New Brunswick is this fast casual burger and hot chicken restaurant. They maintain a special spice index from plain, mild, medium, hot to extra-hot for their sandwiches.
This awesome ramen spot houses the bowl that ranked No. 3 on our greatest bowls of ramen list. The must-try bone marrow ramen was a 2018/2019 New York City Japan Festival Ramen contest champion.
Truffle Butter Ramen at Ramen Nagomi in New Brunswick, NJ. (Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media)
3. Ramen Nagomi, New Brunswick (No. 11 overall)
Locals and Rutgers University students alike agree this is one of the best places to eat ramen in New Jersey. We concur, as their truffle butter ramen came out on top for our ranked ramen list.
2. Hills of Herat, Martinsville (No. 6 overall)
This is one of the best spots to grab a bite of traditional Afghan food, according to some of their reviews on Yelp. Try their chicken kabob, filet mignon or their very popular lamb chops.
1. Bombay River, Red Bank (No. 5 overall)
It’s safe to say that Bombay River makes some pretty fantastic Indian food given that it’s the top Central Jersey best place to eat, according to Yelp. It is also located in endearing downtown Red Bank filled with local shops, other restaurants and bakeries. They offer dishes from their clay oven, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes but the most popular dishes include the chicken tikka masala, lamb korma and sag paneer, according to their page on Yelp.
For more of Yelp’s best places to eat in North Jersey in 2022 check out the full list here.
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Lauren Musni may be reached at lmusni@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @Laurengmusni. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
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