Nessa's Portuguese BBQ, Long Branch, NJ

Re:Nessa's Portuguese BBQ, Long Branch, NJ (joerogo)

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:57:52 GMT

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Re:Nessa's Portuguese BBQ, Long Branch, NJ (ken8038)

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:47:12 GMT

I just stumbled onto this thread, sorry I'm late.

There are a number of these type establishments along about a 10 mile stretch of Route 28 here in Union/Middlesex counties NJ, roughly between Dunellen and Somerville. We occasionally take out or eat in, it's about a 20 minute round trip to the closest, and it's always a great meal.

Here's a couple of my favorites:
(How could one not like a place called "Planet Chicken"?
http://planetchickenrest.com/planet1/

http://www.yelp.com/biz/dunellen-bbq-dunellen

PS: I believe both of these places do serve a sausage BBQ dish, but unlike Italian, German, and Polish sausages, I'm not a fan of liguica, chiorzo, or other hispanic sausages.

Re:Nessa's Portuguese BBQ, Long Branch, NJ (joerogo)

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:39:33 GMT

FriedClamFanatic, I don't recall seeing an sausages on the menu. I will get a picture of the menu on my next trip.

Re:Nessa's Portuguese BBQ, Long Branch, NJ (FriedClamFanatic)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:04:33 GMT

What are the chances of getting a linguica sandwich or other fine suasages there? The link you sent (thanks) has a map, but no menu

Re:Nessa's Portuguese BBQ, Long Branch, NJ (joerogo)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:11:22 GMT

ScreamingChicken, The most prominent seasoning was salt, followed by pepper, garlic and lemon. Nothing overpowering.

The chicken is roasted over charcoal which also adds a layer of flavor.

Re:Nessa's Portuguese BBQ, Long Branch, NJ (ScreamingChicken)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:59:21 GMT

Joe, what seasonings are common to Portuguese barbecue?

Brad

Nessa's Portuguese BBQ, Long Branch, NJ (joerogo)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:50:11 GMT

Or any Portuguese BBQ. Definitely an under reported ethnic cuisine. I have had great meals at several places on Long Island, but Nessa's is more roadfoodish as opposed to fine dining.

Nessa's BBQ is just a small storefront in a small strip mall. When you enter, the complete kitchen, including the BBQ pit are on display. Stainless steel and spotless.

The menu is small, but several locals were eating there, and the owner was preparing specials meals at their request. Two gentlemen seated behind me brought their own bottle of wine for lunch(my kind of guys). They were served a chunk of catfish the probably weighed about 5 pounds. Once plated, the fish received a sprinkle of sea salt, a hand full of chopped garlic and a drenching of extra virgin olive oil. I wanted to join them so bad.(I wondered if the catfish was caught by them in the bay behind the restaurant)

But my meal was no slouch. I went with half BBQ chicken served over a platter of beans, french fries and rice. The chicken was seasoned to perfection and juicy throughout. Best Portuguese BBQ chicken I ever had. Even better.....8 bucks! I have a project right across the street from Nessa's and hope to be eating there often.

In the early 1980's, I worked construction with a Portuguese crew for two years, and the only thing I learned was how to curse in Portuguese.

Not much info on the internets about Nessa's...

Nessas Portuguese BBQ - (732) 222-4227

425 Liberty St, Long Branch, NJ 07740