50 Best Chinese Restaurants near East Haven

“This is my third time ordering from China Star and I have no complaints at all. Their food is always fresh delicious & hot. The staff is very welcoming and very friendly the delivery drivers always smiling and very polite. I am not too sure about the atmosphere inside because I have not been there personally I've only gotten delivery. Their food is amazing I've tried almost everything and it's always good 👍🏾🫶🏾“

“I ordered a large chicken lo mein, but requested it be made in the steamed pork dumpling sauce, instead of the lo-mein sauce—The very kind woman who helped me said, she never had a customer ask her for that, I love it, and it was delicious here also!! Thnk you for doing that! It was delicious!! Its a sweeter sauce..thats why I love it!! Thnks!!!!!!!!“

“great food. eggrolls are the best“

“(Sorry for the first messy photo of the tofu and rice, I was so hungry I dug in😂)

I ordered General tso tofu as well as a large chicken and rice soup.

For years, Foliage had been my go to spot for delicious Chinese takeout. Their food is always fresh and well prepared as well as easy and understanding communication provided by staff.

It’s shocking why Foliage has bad reviews because everytime I order, the food is clearly fresh and never over or undercooked compared to other Chinese restaurants in New Haven or east haven.

If you want great Chinese food at great cost and timely delivery for either yourself or the whole family, Foliage is your best choice!“

“Amazing place!!

Went to this place for the first time with my friends, and were originally drawn to the interior decorating. If you look closely, the lights are in the shapes of dumpling steam boxes!! Dumplings are their specialty, and the restaurant even features a look-and-see glass box called the “Bao Lab”, where you can watch, interact with the cooks, and even record the process!!

I ordered the crab rangoons and the brisket ramen, SO DELICIOUS. We also ordered the pork and crab dumplings to share, and you get a box of 6 for $13, which is pretty reasonable! Great staff, very attentive and personable. Our servers were Patrick and Jodie, and they took very good care of us!!

The only complaint I can muster is that the soup was a little cold, but that’s only because they wanted to ensure our food all came out at once!

Great place for a first-try or if you want to try something new, with delicious food, great servers, and a fantastic atmosphere.

8/10!!“

“Pork fried rice and orange 🍊 chicken ,beef teryaki and its price right, excellent fresh hot The people that waited on me where so courteous with me and my Walker they bring it out to the car they held the door this place is really nice and atmosphere too So if you are disabled with a Walker or wheelchair it is a must go to Asian cuisine check it out“

“One of my favorite places to eat healthy food while in New Haven!!!“

“Great food and excellent service“

“Been a regular for over 20 years and now that I live over a hour away me and my husband still travel here definitely worth it the absolute best and freshest food and nobody will ever come close to that egg fo young gravy lord Jesus its seriously the best and Pete and his entire family greets you with a loving smile with fun family energy must try if you haven't already ❤love you guys❤“

“We’ve been ordering from here for the past few months, and it’s become our go-to place for Chinese takeout. We almost always get the General Tso’s Chicken and the Chicken Lo Mein, and ask them to make both dishes spicy. They always get it just right. The food is flavorful, fresh, and consistently delicious every time. The General Tso’s Chicken has a great balance of crispy, sweet, and spicy, and the Chicken Lo Mein is always cooked perfectly. It’s hard to find a takeout place that’s this consistent, and we’ve had a great experience every time we’ve ordered. Definitely recommend it if you’re looking for really good Chinese food!“

“I was so happy I decided to try this spot! I really enjoyed my chicken with broccoli Combination platter. It came with pork fried rice and an egg roll. The rice was delicious. The chicken was tender and moist. The broccoli was cooked to the perfect texture. I usually have to add soy sauce to my rice. I didn’t have to add anything. This food was bursting with flavor. I also had the wonton soup. It was good the crispy noodles that come with it we’re good This made me want to try different things Next time I go oh yes, there will be a next time.
Staff was friendly, courteous and funny! They make you feel like old friends. See you soon.“

“So this amazing place was recommended by a friend from Madison and it did not disappoint! Authentic Szechuan in a beautiful room with high ceilings and soothing decor and music. One dish was better than the last and you cannot get this quality anywhere locally as far as I've been to. Go for yourselves and enjoy. Somehow we received cheesecake and chocolate ganache cake for dessert complements of the place! Even better!😂“

“I was very pleased with the food 🥘 it was tasty, fresh, and the delivery service was fast .. I loved everything about it.. the only thing is that the prices were raised more .. I used to pay 18 dollars for a plain fried rice and chicken wing plate and a small beef broccoli and now I’m paying almost 22 bucks for the same order … I was very bummed out about this .. if they keep raising the prices I will definitely switch back to Golden Wok becouse they also have delicious food and prices are a bit more cheap..!“

“this food is the bomb.com. its well seasoned nothing i got was nasty. this is some of the best rice ive had from a chinese joint. the only thing is the egg roll might have a little extra oil because 1 of mines had a lot of oil but it was the only one like that. but yeah even the soup is good and they are very nice which i never thought i would care about but the are actually have a pleasant energy. no delivery, and cash only. but worth it imo.“

“Best Chinese Food you will ever get in the area!!“

“Just grabbed some General Tso’s for lunch. (….my go to after a long What workday)

Anyway, the food is always great. The lady is ALWAYS nice! And the kitchen is always immaculate! Nothing fixes a bad Monday like this United!! 😋

In West Haven, there are a handful of takeout places that are just ALWAYS a pleasure to go to. This is one of them!! Thank you! 🙏“

“I haven't been there in 20 years, this month I have ordered food for pickup and I was so delighted that the taste, quality of tge products in each dish. Home made dumpling WOW Ming the next generation is carrying your lion city resturant into the future“

“China Garden is my go-to spot for Chinese takeout in Branford! The food is delicious and the portions are huge! As a vegetarian, I love the availability of tofu as a protein option. General Tso’s tofu is my absolute favorite. The staff are very kind and warm too.“

“Beyond good and super FRESH. We looked for a good Chinese place for 3 years now that isn't extra greasy and questionable ingredients. This is it! Broccoli was very fresh, as was the chicken. Brown rice was chewy and delicious. Bonus points for online ordering.“

“This place seems like it is very good but I have had very mixed experiences. It boils down to me feeling as though there is a learning curb every time I've been there. I don't understand the menu and it seems like there are deals but the workers don't tell you what they are. Sometimes I'll go there and the food will be delicious and other times I'm left shocked by what I've ordered“

“I have eaten here about 6 times in the last month.For a take out restaurant, the food is fresh and good. The quality was consistent in my experience. Definitely one of the better Chinese take outs I have bought from.

Parking: plenty of parking“

“Today was my first time having takeout from this place. I had the orange chicken , Shrimp fried rice and eggrolls. Everything was so so good so far they have the best eggrolls I’ve ever had. My son was the one who told me about this place It’s the only place they order from.“

“Best Chinese restaurant there is!! never disappointed and been coming here 20+ years! Always clean too!“

“Great prices, generous portions, and amazing flavor!
I highly recommend the spare ribs here. My child always says that the ribs from this restaurant are the best they’ve ever had, and I completely agree. The fried rice and noodles are also excellent—everything we’ve tried has been consistently delicious.
What really made me happy was the service. The woman who takes orders remembered me, and when I made a mistake with my online order, she called to confirm the details. That personal touch truly meant a lot to me and made the experience even better.
We’ll be returning to Korea soon, and I will truly miss this place. I always recommend it to my friends whenever I can.“

“The cleanest Chinese restaurant I've ever been in, the husband and wife who run it are super friendly and the food is so much better than most. They don't overload everything with that syrup most places do and the vegetables actually feel and taste fresh. Love this place!“

“I love the food, my favorite is the lo mein! The restaurant is clean, good service, I had a wonderful experience, and a welcoming atmosphere. Everything was delusion and the staff were very friendly! I highly recommend this restaurant their service was quick. Everything exceeded my expectation! Looking forward to revisit!“

“I moved from ny and this is the best Chinese food in Hamden. The owners are so accommodating when I make special requests for my picky toddler. I’m so glad my family found them because I love my weekend Chinese food. I highly recommend them“

“So far, I’ve only had the chicken and broccoli which is very good, but I have to say the real star out of the two items I ordered was the hot and sour soup! They’re hot and Sour soup is the best I’ve had in the area hands-down however it is very spicy so if you don’t want it spicy, ask them to alter it. Update I tried the curry shrimp and it was the best curry shrimp dish of any Chinese food establishment I’ve ever been to.“

“My fave Chinese takeout spot in West Haven! I've ordered from Lucky Kitchen several times, and the food is delicious every time. The prices are unbeatable- tons of lunch specials for under $10. The man at the counter is always super friendly, too. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great takeout place.

Parking: There's a free lot right by the sports bar, so you only have to walk less than a block to reach the restaurant.“

“Our waiter Phillipe was fantastic!!! Food was great we will be back.“

“I can't believe after moving away and coming back 15 year later this icon of a restaurant is still open. From middle school til highschool this place was my staple. OMG they added new ideas but the vibe is still the same. I love coming home and seeing thing are not so different. So proud of this restaurant and it long years of service. 💜“

“The food was excellent. My wife and I ordered soup dumplings, skewers, fried rice and the claypot tofu.

The skewers were excellent. The lamb had a good level of spice and cuts had a generous mix of rendered fat.

Soup dumplings have been trending lately but this place does a great job— skin is springy, broth inside very rich, and does not taste super doughy like a lot of dumplings in the area.

The clay pot, man, it brought me back to my childhood. It heavily reminded me of what my grandmother used to make me as a kid.

You should eat here.“

“I saw this Asian restaurant for a few years never ate there, I live in area now gave them a try, baby listen the chicken wing excellent ( I don't like big wings small wings are cooked for me I appreciate their willingness to make me Happy
this is hit the food taste clean, no after taste no old grease, service & attitude wonderful.cooked my food like I asked, nice plants, clean space. Not eating at any other Asian restaurant on whalley. This my spot now

Sign Rose your new friend“

“Came here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. This is your classic American Chinese spot. No frills but the food was on point and the service was quick. I had the orange chicken and it was delicious. Prices are great. Don’t be scared off by the bad reviews.“

“The most incredible dumplings with homemade wrappers thick and chewy! They delivered that and more like huge well fried pork egg rolls, and Beef Chow Fun with lots of drippings, at 10 o’clock clock at night. Do not listen to the bad reviews. This place was delicious, the service was fast and they deliver late at night. One of the best Chinese restaurants I’ve eaten at.“

“I have been to many different Chinese food restaurants and I have to say this by far is the best (in my area). Everything that I have ever gotten was absolutely amazing. Fresh food, no dyes in the food. You can definitely taste and see a quality in the food compared to other restaurants.“

“I heard mixed reviews for this place so I wanted to try it out for myself. We had a great experience. All three of us enjoyed our meals. It’s a cool concept that we can order all different types of cuisines in one order with no added fees. You can order on your phone or a kiosk inside. We definitely all plan to go back there some time soon!“

“I've gotten food here a few times, it is my go to for chienses food. I literally tell everybody about it. I'm obsessed with the egg fried rice and I am consistently craving it. Add an egg roll and its perfect. Literally such a nice sweet place with great food.“

“This place is amazing our weekly dinner spot. Awesome staff the girls are the best and always friendly“

“Delicious and excellent quality“

“Food was fantastic. Got the orange chicken vegetable lo mein, and crab ragoons. Everything tasted authentic and not sugared up.The service was good, cashier offered insight to what we ordered.The place itself was very hot and I dined in. I'm not sure if the AC was broken, but i was sweating.“

“This was the first time I ordered food from Main Garden. If you are looking for delicious Chinese food at very affordable prices, I highly recommend this place. My favorite dish was the House Special Fried Rice—it even included crab meat, something I haven't found anywhere else—so I give it five stars.“

“Really great! The food was fresh and flavorful without the greasiness you get from some other local Chinese spots. The service was also good when I went to pick up my order. Nice people! I will be making this my new usual place for Chinese.“

“I have been ordering from this restaurant for probably about 15 to 20 years and right now I’m not driving. Usually I will go pick my food up in order to ensure it’s freshness and all of that stuff because I’m a real stickler however I’m glad I didn’t allow for the negative reviews to discourage me because I placed my order for something that I’ve been craving so badly and everything arrived fresh everything was hot. I literally have no complaints and I’m so satisfied with everything I got thank you thank you thank you“

“I've been eating their food for about 12 years now & no other fast food Chinese restaurant compares. Hands down my favorite which actually makes me scared to go away to college & no longer be able to order from there.😢 Everyone should definitely try their food!“

“Newer to area so gave this place a try. Food was excellent, probably some of the best Chinese I’ve ever had. Highly recommend the beef broccoli, Kung pao chicken and pork lo mein. All fresh and delicious. Friendly staff, clean restaurant.“

“Usually this is my go-to place for Chinese takeout. I’ve always found their food flavorful and reasonably priced. Last night I ordered vegetable chow mein, expecting noodles (as pictured in my Google search). Mein literally means noodles. So I was surprised and disappointed when I received this bowl of bland, limp vegetables, and no noodles at all. When I called the restaurant they told me that chow mein doesn’t have noodles; if I wanted noodles I should have ordered lo mein. I did some research and apparently this is a regional thing, though not - after surveying my other east coast friends - all that widespread. Anyway, I was disappointed and I’m thinking of taking my business somewhere else. I did give four stars because of past experiences, but I wanted to give a heads up to anyone looking for noodles in their noodles dish.“

“I have been getting takeout from Golden Island for many years now
I've ordered many items and the food has always been delicious and fresh
The chef is skilled and she is very nice
The only criticism I have is the interior of the restaurant needs to be freshened up
Otherwise the food and service is excellent“

“The wait staff was very accommodating to last minute changes to our unexpected party size that increased gradually throughout the night. The waiter was a very kind man and I wish I had more than 5 dollars cash in my wallet to tip him for the outstanding customer service he provided and accomodations. If he is reading this, when I plan to go again you will receive a larger tip. Apologies again for any inconveniences we had caused.“

“I came in and looked at the menu. The lady behind the counter was waiting on me, and then I ordered chicken wings with French fries. When I got my order, she was very polite and easygoing. The food was great because the food wasn't greasy. The service was excellent. They also serve seafood...seems like competitive priced with other seafood restaurants. Give this restaurant a try. Wasn't so bad with my experience, and it was my first time.“