Hunan Taste
Denville
Restaurant in Denville, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Hunan Taste is a strong choice in Denville when you want polished, old-school Chinese dining rather than a casual takeout counter. Go for family meals, private-room occasions, or a broad takeout spread built around classics like Peking duck, dumplings, General Tso’s chicken, Tangerine beef, sesame chicken.
About Hunan Taste
Hunan Taste is a Denville restaurant to choose when the goal is a polished, old-school Chinese meal in an ornate, full-service setting. It is a traditional Chinese restaurant with a Hunan focus, a classic atmosphere, a dining room that feels more intentional than a casual takeout-style stop.
The practical verdict is simple. Go for a sit-down meal built around familiar classic dishes. The signatures give mixed tables a useful roadmap: Peking duck, dumplings, General Tso’s chicken, Tangerine beef, sesame chicken.
Old-school Chinese dining with more polish than the average casual standby
The room matters here. The atmosphere is described as classic, lively, elegant rather than stripped-down, which changes the use case. This is a fit for a proper sit-down meal when a more casual Chinese restaurant would feel too simple.
For food-focused diners, the appeal is less about novelty and more about recognizable classics. The listed signatures give a clear read on the experience: Peking duck, dumplings, General Tso’s chicken, Tangerine beef, sesame chicken. That mix tells readers what to expect. There is Hunan-focused traditional Chinese grounding, while the familiar Chinese-restaurant standards make the restaurant approachable for mixed groups.
Chef Liu’s background adds context: he is a native of China with more than 15 years leading Spice Spirit in China. Chef Frankie Wong is also associated with the kitchen and has been featured in Chinese New Year coverage. Those details support Hunan Taste’s identity as a traditional Chinese restaurant suited to polished sit-down dining.
The dining room is central to the experience
Hunan Taste is best understood through its full-service dining room. Peking duck and shared classic dishes fit naturally in an ornate, sit-down setting. The room is part of the value proposition, especially when the meal calls for a more polished atmosphere rather than a purely casual stop.
The price point is about $30 per person, which keeps the restaurant accessible while still feeling more polished than a quick, takeout-style option. Hunan Taste is closed on Monday, opens at noon Tuesday through Sunday, stays open until 8:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, with later 9:30 PM closing times on Friday and Saturday.
Use the timing intelligently. Hunan Taste’s hours make noon and evening visits possible on operating days. For a broader local shortlist, consider other dining in Denville generically, then return to Hunan Taste when the priority is a traditional Chinese meal in a classic, lively room.
Planning details
- Location
- 67 Bloomfield Ave, Denville, NJ 07834
- Website
- hunantaste.com
- Phone
- (973) 625-2782
Venue details
Ambiance
Full-service Chinese restaurant known for ornate décor and a fine-dining style setting, with a polished, classic atmosphere rather than a casual takeout feel.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Peking duck
- dumplings
- General Tso's chicken
- Tangerine beef
- Sesame chicken
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Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Hunan Taste?
Hunan Taste in Denville is priced around $30 per person and operates as a full-service Chinese restaurant, so plan it as a proper sit-down meal rather than a rushed stop.
What should I order at Hunan Taste?
Hunan Taste is a traditional Chinese, Hunan-focused restaurant. At about $30 per person, it makes sense to order the restaurant’s known classics and share dishes such as Peking duck, dumplings, General Tso’s chicken, Tangerine beef, sesame chicken.
What should a first-timer know about Hunan Taste?
Go in expecting traditional Chinese cooking with a Hunan focus, expect a meal that lands around $30 per person. Hunan Taste is in Denville and has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. First-timers should treat it as a polished sit-down Chinese restaurant with a classic, lively atmosphere.
What should I wear to Hunan Taste?
Clean casual to neat dinner wear is the safe call for Hunan Taste in Denville. The $30 per person price point and traditional Chinese restaurant format do not call for formal dress, but the ornate, full-service room feels more polished than a fast-food stop.
Is an earlier meal or dinner better at Hunan Taste?
Hunan Taste opens at noon Tuesday through Sunday, so earlier meals are possible on operating days. Dinner works if you want the evening dining-room atmosphere, since the restaurant stays open until 8:30 PM most nights and until 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Monday.
Is Hunan Taste good for a special occasion?
Yes, for a classic and accessible special occasion. The room is ornate, lively, elegant, the price is about $30 per person. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) adds recognition, while the traditional Chinese focus and signature dishes make it a comfortable fit for a polished meal in Denville.
What are alternatives to Hunan Taste in Denville?
If you want a similar meal in Denville, compare it with other local dining options generically rather than expecting another identical Hunan-focused sit-down room. Choose a simpler spot if you want a more casual meal; stay with Hunan Taste if you want the more polished dinner setup, traditional Chinese focus, classic dishes such as Peking duck, dumplings, Tangerine beef, sesame chicken, General Tso’s chicken.
