A restaurant recommendation for anyone in the Route 22 area of Somerset Co., Hunterdon Co., or weste

peaches178

FI and I went to Fusion On 22 in Green Brook today.  We pass by it ALL the time, but the sign out front says it's French and Asian fusion cuisine which gave us the impression that it was going to be expensive, stuffy, or just too fancy for our taste.

Today we decided, "What the hell?!" and went for it and OH MY GOD it was one of the best meals out we've had in a long time.  I've never tasted anything like what we ate tonight because it really is a fusion of Indian, Vietnamese, Thai, and French foods all in one, but not in a weird way. 

The best way I can describe it is that it's Indian and Thai food with Vietnamese and French spices (or at least that was the food that we had today).  The owner (who also acted as our server) is one of the nicest people I've ever met and when we sat down and told him that we were clueless when it came to the menu, he really took his time to give us suggestions (and they were great suggestions, thankfully)!

I just wanted to throw out the restaurant recommendation in case anyone, like me, has passed by a million times but was turned off by the name and description OR if you're just looking for something really different and good to try for a nice or even casual dinner out.

cindyn9178

thanks for the rec! We had passed by it as well and thought the fusion seemed odd. We'll have to check it out!

peaches178

No prob!  Yeah... and it's in a weird strip mall area, too.  It's the kind of restaurant you'd expect to see in the downtown/Main St. area of Somerville, Cranford, Westfield, etc. where you have tons of different restaurants.  I almost wanted to suggest to the owner that he relocate so he drums up more business, haha!

maddie7

I have a good on for you, right off 78 in Basking Ridge- this Thai place is amazing! And the decor inside is so tranquil and cool! Origin is the name!

http://www.originthai.com/origin111/index-br.htm

BlissfullyTired

Thanks so much - always looking for a new place!

mag0737

Fusion 22 is oh so yummy! My fiance and I tried it out and loved it. Turns out it's the owner's 2nd or 3rd restaurant (I can't remember)...but I do know his main one is in Flemington. Origin is good as well and is located in a few places....the one mentioned above and Somerville come to mind. 

My absolute Thai favorite, however, is Thai Kitchen. There are about 4 locations - but my fave  is near the Somerville Circle..in that shopping center. It's byob (as is Origin) which always keeps the price down!