Revdict.

B2J Fish Soup Edison 不二家酸菜鱼 Edison

875 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817, United States · United States

★ 4.9 on Google · 1,271 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Nov 4, 2026 · 272 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

998 reviews examined

Google rating
4.9★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.9★

726 examined reviews

Flagged
27%

272 of 998

Coverage
79%

998 of 1,271 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Nov 4, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that B2J Fish Soup in Edison serves flavorful and authentic Sichuan-style fish soups with fresh, tender ingredients. Guests frequently highlight the generous portions, reasonable prices, and welcoming service, making it a popular spot for groups and families.

+ Repeated strengths

Fresh and Tender Fish

Reviewers consistently praise the fish for being exceptionally fresh, tender, and properly prepared without a fishy taste.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2023-10-29

It was delicious! The fish and beef were very fresh. The owner was incredibly welcoming. Highly recommended!

5★ · 2023-11-11

Very nice and their fish doesn’t taste fishy at all, and no bones.

5★ · 2024-01-01

B2J's fish sauerkraut soup is just A++++. You need to try this! They use live fish and the fish meat is so smooth and silky. 😍 The service was also so prompt and so friendly. Lumira was our server today and she was fantastic!

Generous Portions and Value

Many guests mention that the combo meals offer large, filling portions that are great for sharing and provide excellent value.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2023-10-30

Super big bowl, usually combo for 4 is actually good for 6. The dishes are authentic and tasty. I give 5 star for the food, services and decorations.

5★ · 2023-11-10

The food is excellent and the portions are sizable for the price. We ordered a Combo for 2 and had enough food for four people *with leftovers*. The service is quick and the people are very sweet, and the restaurant itself is just delightfu...

5★ · 2024-05-18

The fish was absolutely delicious, and the amount is worth the price charged. Combo for two was more than enough for 2 ppl.

Friendly Service

Reviewers frequently highlight the attentive, welcoming, and hospitable attitude of the restaurant staff.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2023-11-01

The fish was very fresh, and the two-person set meal was a great deal with a very generous portion!

− Repeated complaints

Long Wait Times and Crowds

Reviewers note that the restaurant can get very busy, leading to long lines and waits during peak hours.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2024-03-16

The restaurant definitely lives up to its name, the Chinese sauerkraut fish is delicious, spicy and most importantly authentic. This restaurant is usually full at dinner time and u need to get there early if u don’t wanna wait because the s...

5★ · 2025-01-01

The sauerkraut fish was very authentic, and the service was excellent, but the queue was very long, so be prepared to wait for an hour.

1★ · 2025-09-04

the chubby lady with a glasses was rude and unbelievable. she asked us to take my 3 years old outside just because she started to be acting up and cry instead of offering any help. I was like, come on, she's just a kid.

Seating and Table Policy Issues

Some guests report dissatisfaction with being seated at small tables even when larger ones are available based on set menu restrictions.

1 supporting review

1★ · 2025-12-21

I visited this restaurant with two adults and one child, and we were seated at a tiny two-person table even though there were clearly empty tables available. When I politely asked to be moved to a larger table, the manager told me that beca...

Inconsistent Dish Elements

A few reviewers mention occasional issues such as unexpected fish bones, high oil content, or dishes tasting overly salty on specific visits.

2 supporting reviews

3★ · 2024-02-14

Used to be good, but today's fish has so many bones.

1★ · 2026-09-12

We used to recommend to friends but today is our last time. It was so salty with 8 pieces of fish and 8 pieces of meet. Probably half of the quantity as before. Very disappointed.

Good for

  • Sharing large portions of Sichuan fish soup with family and friends
  • Trying authentic Chinese side dishes and appetizers
  • Casual dine-in meals with accommodating service

Avoid if

  • You dislike waiting in long lines during peak weekend hours
  • You are sensitive to oily broths or strong spice and numbing flavors
  • You prefer avoiding tight seating arrangements during busy times
Summarized from 624 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2023-10-29 to 2026-10-30 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Oct ’2380
Nov ’234210
Dec ’235212
Jan ’245814
Feb ’245413
Mar ’245221
Apr ’246318
May ’247013
Jun ’245814
Jul ’245822
Aug ’245712
Sep ’246622
Oct ’246420
Nov ’244019
Dec ’245219
Jan ’256226
Feb ’254810
Mar ’25164
Apr ’2540
May ’2560
Jun ’2510
Jul ’2591
Aug ’2540
Sep ’2560
Oct ’2561
Nov ’2530
Dec ’2550
Jan ’2650
Feb ’2620
Mar ’2620
Apr ’2650
May ’2600
Jun ’2631
Jul ’2660
Aug ’2610
Sep ’2650
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Rating distribution

5★
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1★

Evidence

  • burst 5 occurrences — worst: 10 five-star reviews on 2024-11-30 vs avg 1.0/day
    Show all 5
    • 7 five-star reviews on 2024-03-17 vs avg 1.4/day
    • 7 five-star reviews on 2024-03-23 vs avg 1.3/day
    • 9 five-star reviews on 2024-10-19 vs avg 1.8/day
    • 10 five-star reviews on 2024-11-30 vs avg 1.0/day
    • 7 five-star reviews on 2024-12-15 vs avg 1.0/day
    weight 1
  • low activity account 241 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • duplicate text 2 reviews flagged weight 0.9

Flagged reviews

Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording

Perfect flavors, quality, and a welcoming ambiance. The owner is incredibly friendly, and the appetizers were pleasantly delicious. I look forward to returning.
  • Yilin Xue ★★★★★ 2023-12-04 suspicion 100
  • Yilin Xue ★★★★★ 2024-01-27 suspicion 100

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 270 remaining flagged reviews.

Joshua profile photo

Joshua

1 review

★★★★★

2024-03-17

The food is delicious and tasty!
burst low activity account suspicion 95
Chris Lai profile photo

Chris Lai

1 review

★★★★★

2024-03-17

I loved the food and it was delicious. Definitely recommend it.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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wang cindy

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-03-23

I sampled their famous "spicy sour flavor" soup, which was packed with tasty broth, juicy shrimp, and flaky fish. The wonderful eating experience was enhanced by the attentive personnel and their dedication to using fresh, local ingredients. A must-go to place for seafood lovers who want to sample t...
burst low activity account suspicion 95
CC Li profile photo

CC Li

1 review

★★★★★

2024-03-23

Food is very nice.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
Cong Xie profile photo

Cong Xie

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-10-19

burst low activity account suspicion 95
YK Wang profile photo

YK Wang

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-10-19

I've always had their signature pickled cabbage fish, but this time I tried the spicy fish, and it was fantastic! The soup also had pickled cabbage in it, and the flavor was authentic.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Vince

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-11-30

A great experience, the dishes were good, and the pickled fish was very fresh.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Jaden Li

1 review

★★★★★

2024-11-30

The environment is great and the portions are very large.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Christine Pan

1 review

★★★★★

2024-11-30

great food, good value
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Eric Chen

8 reviews

★★★★★

2024-03-17

burst suspicion 80

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