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Township in New Jersey, United States
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Edison is a city in Middlesex, New Jersey. The city is named after Thomas Alva Edison who carried out most of his life's work, including the invention of the phonograph and the lightbulb, here. Menlo Park, where Edison's laboratories were located has a Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum honoring him. The town of Edison now has a large concentration of Asians, and Oak Tree Road in Edison is the place to visit if you are looking for Indian food or Indian stores.
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Built on the location of Thomas A. Edison's laboratory at Menlo Park, the museum showcases many of Thomas Edison's inventions including the phonograph, some light bulbs and a 1929 Edison 'Light-O-Matic' Radio.
Opened in 1933, it's the oldest park in Middlesex County.
Good Korean food located in the shopping center at the intersection of Old Post Road and Vineyard Road.
Good sub shop to get a quick bite to eat. Cold cuts are usually better than hot subs.
A Jewish deli that has huge sandwiches but also a very good salad bar and desserts. A little pricy but worth the money.
Generally, most entrees are good. The best item is the Lebanese Wrap at around $9. One of the few diners in New Jersey with a liquor license. Then again, New Jersey has a lot of diners.
A very good breakfast place.
One of the better pizzerias in Edison. A little bit pricy but well worth the money. Dinners are also very good.
Quality Indian food located off US Highway 1. Also has a lunch Indian buffet at around $8.
The name means "sweetness" in Hindi. Serves Indian desserts, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks — it is in fact possible to make a meal out of some of the snacks. The Paneer & Veg Kathi Roll is passable, but the mango lassi is just right. Completely vegetarian.
For a sample of what the Indians have done to Chinese cuisine, this place is worth a visit. The restaurant is well-patronized and if you do not call ahead for a reservation, you are looking at a wait of around 20 minutes.
Free high-speed Internet access.
Hotel offers free parking and complimentary Internet. The Bistro serves breakfast, dinner, drinks and Starbucks daily.
Oak Tree Road near the border with Iselin has a large number of Indian restaurants and stores: people from all over come here to shop indianj.com/oaktree/default.asp. Whether you're looking for Bollywood videos, bhel puri, or a sari, you'll find it here. Many stores are closed on Mondays. The best way to get here is by taking the Garden State Parkway to Exit 131 (on-street parking is available), or taking the train to Metropark (it's about a 15-minute walk from the train station; exit the station, turn left onto Route 27, and then turn left again at the intersection with Oak Tree Road).
A piano store.
A two-level super regional shopping mall. As of 2022, it is anchored by Macy's Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble, and an AMC Dine In Movie Theater. The mall has additional storefronts including Zara, Forever 21, Apple, francesca's, Kay Jewelers, among others.
By train
The Northeast Corridor line of NJ Transit provides a rail link. It might be convenient to get off at the Edison, Metuchen or even Metropark stations depending on where you need to go.
Edison has many walking-distance restaurants and attractions depending on which train station you get off at.
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