23 Best Chinese Restaurants near Burlington

“What an amazing meal. I can see why this restaurant has pretty much five stars. I got the chicken with mixed vegetables dinner combo for lunch and it did not disappoint. Everything tasted fresh and I asked them to make it a little spicy and it was spot on.“

“Decided I wanted to get takeout, so have been hearing great things about Shu Express in Avon. Definitely the right decision. Everything we ordered was fantastic. This gonna be the new go to for really great Chinese takeout.“

“the best chinese in CT not just torrington, taste just like ny chinese food brought me back to the good ole city days everytime i go. They only take cash but prices is cheap the mom that runs the place is so nice and so helpful all the cooks show love when you come in as well. Honestly the only place i get chinese from now.“

“November 2024 - Looking for a new Chinese place, we chose the Chinatown Restaurant in Canton. Checking out the online menu, some details were left out about some of the items, so I called before a family member picked up our takeout.

Very helpful, it sounded like the Chef himself as he was busy cooking, he told me they only had one dumpling, not a choice of vegetable or pork. They put both together. He also said the House Lo Mein consisted of shrimp, chicken and pork.

Our takeaways were as follows:
The egg roll and shrimp roll had the same crispy wrapping and were both good. The spring rolls were not to our family member's liking as they had what all of the Chinese places around us currently have which is a paste of some kind in the center. I will have to try these myself to see what they mean.

The wonton soup was very good. The right temperature, wonton dough not too dense, filling was pure and the broth was flavorful.
Their dumplings were also cooked expertly, but one family member found the combination unsatisfying as there wasn't either enough meat or vegetables to their liking. The rest of us enjoyed them, though I realize if you're a vegetarian you cannot get dumplings here as in other restaurants where they make both.

Mains: The winner was General Tso's chicken. I never order it, but so many people do and it always seems like a winner overall. The serving was plentiful, the chicken was tender with a soft coating and a little broccoli on the side, which is common with this dish.

The beef and broccoli also had tender meat, a good sauce and was a good portion size. The only negative was the broccoli stalks were too long and undercooked. A large container of well cooked white rice came to share with this meal and the Tso's chicken.

The House Lo Mein did not look anything to me like what I would get in California, but even after so many years back home in CT, I'm still adjusting to these differences. What looked like a container of brown noodles with a little bit of addons, I asked, is this mine? Yes, was the response as everyone was happy to run off with theirs. Fortunately, it tasted better than it looked presentation wise. Still, I could only have two servings before giving the other half away for someone else's lunch the next day.

Our favorite thing we all agreed they did the best with this order, was their House Fried Rice with an added egg. Perfectly made with shrimp, chicken, pork, the egg and some fresh peas.

Plenty of fortune cookies were included in the bag, along with chopsticks and a variety of sauces. They do have indoor seating. Maybe six tables? The owners are very polite and accommodating. Open six days a week basically 11Am - 10Pm. Closed Mondays and most holidays. Plenty of parking as they are within a small shopping plaza.“

“Ask anyone in Bristol whether in person or on various social media pages, they’ll say Sun Fat Chinese is one of the best in the area. By the looks of it, at any given day..it’s always busy, so it’s by far the most popular Chinese restaurant in the area…I won’t say the best.
Quick Note - Pretty much all the Chinese restaurants in this area all charge the same and the meals are the same..look at the menu, select food, pay and wait for it. The ones up here also give you a choice of egg roll or soup to go with your lunch order..that’s not just here, but ALL of the restaurants here in the Bristol/Plainville area.
Food - I’ve been here on a couple of times and have tried various items from the pepper steak to the chicken and broccoli to the sesame chicken. It’s all your standard Chinese food restaurant..I don’t see where it is that far ahead of all the rest. Sesame Chicken was good…but not fantastic. You get a heaping portion of it but a ton of rice as well. The egg roll is sometimes soft, other times hard enough to go through a brick wall.
Parking - It’s in the strip mall next to Subway in the MarketEdge/Price Chopper on Farmington Ave/Route 6/72.
I’m giving it 4* total for a couple reasons…first being, no..I didn’t do a phone order..I never do on anything, it’s always as a walk-in. Got there at 2:55, went to order the lunch and was told “it ends at 3.”…I know, it’s not 3pm yet..I’m not one to argue so I said it is whatever and just give me the regular portion then…so because of that and the egg roll being rock hard, I’d give it on a 1-5…3.8-4.1“

“This is my go-to Chinese in Bristol. It's 5 minutes from my work and is a nice clean place that shows pride in ownership. The food is solid, not the best I've had, but no complaints. The woman working the counter, the owner, I assume, is a very, very nice lady. There are tables inside, but it's tight and mostly a takeaway spot.“

“Best food on Main Street. Best egg rolls anywhere!

Dietary restrictions: I'm celiac and I've never had a problem with egg drop soup, mai fun, boneless ribs, Chinese vegetables. I only speak for myself and my years of experience eating there, no promises it's 100% gluten free.“

“Really liked it!! Thank you, very friendly and great food!!“

“Better than the place closest to my house! The food is good, I don't like that you have to do most of the ordering online, the delivery person was fast and she was very friendly! The food is general menu that most places serve, and the prices are good!“

“Excellent. Never disappoints ❤️“

“The staff are always friendly and friendly. The food is exquisite and always fresh. I am proud to eat here to support local businesses and make good memories with my friends. Even the most discerning diners can find food choices suitable for all tastes.“

“Love this restaurant, they always deliver fast and the food always is so good“

“I love it there. Been at this Chinese restaurant since I was a child. This family owned restaurant really gives their heart to the food served. I am disabled and therefor unable to pick up my food and they have always been delivering it every Friday and Saturday night after 8. Their service is great! Not all restaurants have this service! It’s wonderful!“

“Best Chinese food around!!

They happily modify our orders to accommodate our needs and preferences. Always deliver surprisingly fast and with a smile. And whenever there's an issue, they make it up ten fold.

Couldn't recommend higher!“

“Since attaining new ownership this establishment has definitely upped its game. The food is always consistently good although it has different tastes due to the new ownership I would not doubt just how much heart goes into making each plate. It takes a little bit of homegrown atmosphere and brings the flavors of traditional Chinese food to a new level. Don't just take my word for it give them a try and I promise you won't be disappointed.“

“Our favorite spot for Chinese takeout! Everything is always fresh, hot, and delicious ? This is the best General Tso's chicken around!“

“The best Chinese take-out in the area! We ordered a large variety of items for a group of friends to share family-style, and all the dishes were a perfect combination of generous amounts of fresh ingredients prepared with top-notch technique. Would highly recommend the crab Rangoon (definitely the best the group has had) and the tenderloin beef. They also provided a large amount of fortune cookies and fried eggroll chips simply because they noticed the amount of food being ordered. We’ll be back for sure!“

“Love this place! Have been coming here for almost 2 years now. The drunken noodle is my fav!“

“This place is very good , I am a very picky person. I could not find any Chinese restaurants in Bristol that was good due to my bad experiences. They are very friendly and welcoming when you pick up your food . I always ask for my chicken wings to be extra crunchy and they do it . Also you can see in the back which looks cleaner than most to me .“

“Ordered food near closing time last night and the food was great , fast and hot as always. I have been coming here for 7 years now and I love it. Everyone is so friendly and I've never had an bad experience . My order is always correct . I usually get shrimp fried rice , chicken wings and fries. I also get the shrimp egg foo young every now and then. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.“

“I resided a few houses up the street fro this restaurant. EVERY MEAL I WAS IN 7TH HEAVEN. 5-STAR ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS RESTAURANT! EVERY MEAL FROM THIS PLACE WAS DIVINE! Haven't been to in years but hopefully i cam move back in town and go back someday.....“

“Dinner plates were huge and really good! I think for the price it’s a good value. My one issue was some of the piece of chicken were tough but overall it was good. For the first time in a long time my general Tso’s chicken was actually spicy.“

“We ordered lunch specials sweet and sour chicken, boneless spare ribs and wonton soup. The sweet and sour chicken was juicy and the rice is delicious requesting no veggies in it which they did ( some forget) big pieces of pork in the rice. The boneless spare ribs were thin and tender and the rice with vegetables is excellent. Wonton great broth with alot of wontons. They threw in a vegetable roll excellent and not greasy. We were very happy they delivered earlier then they said The only thing I regret is not giving the driver a bigger tip!“