Penang Street - Southeast Asian Kitchen

Part of a small food court inside 99¢ Ranch Market, an Asian grocery store. Quick good eats before or after shopping.

Food was good, but expect to wait for it. They have a pager, so you can shop as you wait. Beef stew had good flavor, portion size was also good. Tried the fried chicken wings, overpriced and disappointing. Pad Thai has a little kick. Pineapple fried rice was good, but a little more pineapples would be nice.

We were surprised to find that this is not a restaurant, but a food court option inside 99 Ranch Market (in the same complex as the Home Depot in Hackensack, right near the Shops at Riverside).

Food is made to order, so expect a little bit of a wait. They give you a buzzer to signal you when your food is ready. There's a public seating area right next to Penang Street, and a few other food court options.

I had the Drunken Noodles, which were enjoyable, although not the best I've ever had. They were a bit on the dry side, otherwise the mixed-in ingredients made them flavorful enough. The shrimp was of surprisingly good quality. Chicken Satay was also good, with a decent peanut sauce as well as some vegetables at the bottom of the dish.

Prices were a bit on the high side, but not unreasonable. Food portions were generous. Overall it was an interesting experience, and I'd give it another go. Bonus was that you had free reign of a large Asian market, as the food court is within the Asian market.