One of my favorite Ramen/Asian restaurants around. I just found out that this place is a chain…read morewhich surprises me. They gave me more of a locally owned store. Great servers. Amazing food. This place is definitely great for 90's kids with their selection of music. Everything I eat here is always so good. So flavorful. The mushroom dumplings are HIGHLY recommended. Pro tip: get a side of their chili oil on the side with your food. Service 10/10 Food 9.7/10

I ordered the shoyu paitan from Mecha Noodle Bar to-go. What matters most to me in ramen is the…read moredepth of the broth, and Mecha definitely delivered. It was rich, creamy, and full of flavor, the kind of meal that just hits on a cold, rainy day. I wasn't entirely sure what type of noodles they used. I usually prefer noodles with a slightly buttery texture and a bit more slip. The chicken was well seasoned with subtle hints of anise that reminded me of pho. Overall, I really enjoyed it. It's a close contender to Menya Gumi's paitan, but I still prefer Menya Gumi just a little more.

Looking for some of the best ramen in CT? Look no further cause Menya Gumi has got you covered. So…read moremany different options and variety for those who want noodles and those who prefer finger foods. I loved the katsu sando it was perfect in flavor and texture the crispy pork and the toasted bread was perfect! Thank you so much I'm jealous of the Yalies who get to have it as often as they want!

Happy hour with $3 off on Ramen - not a bad idea for a weekend treat. Definitely a summer weekend…read morenight in a college town.

They're so consistently good, they're hard to pass up. Better yet, their soups (ramen, pho) are…read moredelicious even when you do take out, which if you know, not all spots can accomplish this. Some places, you have to dine in to get that taste and quality. Not here. Staff are friendly, straight to business. The dining areas are clean and pleasant.

Stopped by today, and it looks like they are now out of business. Unfortunately a long trip for no…read morereason!

Super delicious. The reviewer who said this was like a Chinese chipotle, but with authentic…read moreflavors, was right on the Mark. I got a griddled tofu bowl with fork noodles and scallion sauce. My free vegetables were stir fried cabbage, pickled red cabbage, and stirfry bean sprouts. For my free add-ons, I did fried soy beans, ginger scallion sauce and some cilantro. The line was not terribly long and the bowl is huge and delicious. I would say half of it for later but I don't have a refrigerator where I'm working! Fun flavors and I like the texture of the noodles too. Highly recommended in New Haven!

It's like a Chinese Chipotle except that the flavors and ingredients are authentic. Would…read moredefinitely come here again. Recommend the knife noodles, stir fried cabbage, tomato egg, braised beef shank (this was very authentic, thick sliced with tendon), bok choy, fried soy beans, soy egg. I would be interested in trying the furu sesame, slow-braised pork,

There is a bunch of talk in CT about their noodles, which have been available in NYC, but no so…read moremuch in CT. So, been meaning to try. The approach is quite easy from Boston Post Road. I wanted their Signature JBC rice noodles, but wanted it with seafood instead. When I asked, I was immediately accommodated. I asked about the things used in making this noodle and the waitress explained well. Wood-ear mushrooms seem ubiquitous and they were made just right. We had some scallion pancakes with curry sauce. (My thought, the regular soy sauce would be better. May be my preference. ) The stir fried chicken noodle was quite good. The hot sauce on the side was quite spicy! Great experience. Good staff.

It's sad to see restaurants wane as time goes on. This place was decent before, now it is not…read moreworth the spend. The food remained constant which I appreciate but the service and the ambiance is clearly suffering. We went and they had absolutely no heat and refused to acknowledge it. We had our coats on all that time while dining. It was an atrocious experience.

Came in on Tuesday right before noon for lunch. This was my first time to the restaurant and I was…read morepleased to find free two hour street parking right next to the restaurant. The place had a really nice and chill vibe, really nice decor and a great spot for a somewhat nice lunch. They were serving their lunch menu and I ended up getting the mussels pad Thai, and a chicken curry puff appetizer and a Thai tea. The Thai tea was solid, and the chicken curry puffs were very good. But the stand out was the pad Thai. I've never had a creamy pad Thai and this was amazing. So flavorful. I didn't know what to expect with the mussels but I loved the mussels in the shell and it added a great flavor to the dish! I will definitely be coming back again to order this, and try some of their other items!

This is supposedly the best Thai restaurant in Connecticut. Delicious!…read more Crab Fried Rice: The rice grains were separate and refreshing, but lacked wok hei 鑊氣, resembling crab meat and scrambled eggs mixed with rice. The sauce was similar to Thai seafood sauce, but thicker, with a very strong garlic kick. Mixing it into the rice added a clever touch, cutting through the richness without making it soggy. Long Island Duck Pineapple Curry: Recommended by the owner. My first time trying a sweet and sour curry; the refreshing pineapple balanced well with the rich curry. The duck was just okay, mainly because it was too dry. Mango Sticky Rice: A pleasant surprise; my parents also loved it. The coconut milk had a strong sea salt and caramel flavor, likely due to the addition of coconut sugar or palm sugar. Steamed Vegetables: Just steamed vegetables, without any seasoning. A sprinkle of salt would have made it tastier.

Tibetan Kitchen in Chapel West is a cozy gem in New Haven. Great spot if you want to try something…read morea little different. I had the chicken curry and it was surprisingly spicy but balanced perfectly, rich with aromatic spices and tender chicken. My friend had the noodle soup, which was filling with hand-pulled noodles and a super flavorful broth. The space is snug but inviting, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely a spot I'd return to!

I can't speak to the ambience as I used DoorDash, but I will say I appreciate their custom…read morepackaging and for stapling the bag to secure the contents. I actually tried calling the restaurant to make this request, but they didn't answer after a few attempts. Fortunately, they did it proactively. I ordered the Beef Thukpa (cold spicy noodles) and the Sha Khodhak. The cold noodles were good, and I appreciated the cake, although not too spicy. What I do like, even though it may not be the traditional way to eat it as you can microwave it if you choose. If I were to order it again, I might try it warmed up. But for me, the star of the show Sha Khodhak. The tomato sauce was so richly flavored. Absolutely perfect and spiced to perfection. They did not skim with the chicken and they did not add an unnecessary amount of bell pepper and onion. It was perfectly balanced. The leftovers came together even more the next day. It's not too often that you come across a Tibetan restaurant so I've had this place on my list for a few months. I would like to try more of what they offer, but it's going to be hard not to order the Sha Khodhak again.

Boiled is more like it - you'd think with a name like this, their dumplings would be better - thick…read moreskinned and tough. Add it to the long list of subpar New Haven Chinese restaurants. Why aren't there a slew of good ones here?

It was not clean. The plate came out with bits of crusty food on it. Food was also quite tasteless.read more

BEST, most tempting, well-presented menu for ANY restaurant I've come across in a WHILE. The…read moreapp/entree pictures alone sold me, AND were a great choice for my veg. cousin as well!!! Cozy, upper-scale while still comfortable setting, GREAT service, and Very reasonable pricing. We shared a few awesome apps (Chinese celery with dried tofu and cold noodles with ginger... YUM!!!) along with eggplant in garlic sauce and tofu family style. Check out the WONDERFUL pictures on their online menu... You'll want one of EVERYTHING!!! 100% recommended for a special occasion or just a REALLY good, MUCH better than "standard" Chinese fare!!

I wasn't really impressed with this place. Aside from the waiter informing me that they don't sell…read moreegg rolls or spring rolls - in a definitely off-putting and condescending manner - the wonton soup was spicy and had no pork in it. I had a sizzling shrimp and scallop dish that was very tasty and my partners shared a dish they liked, so I see why people might like it But... There was no silverware on the table and I had to flag down a passing server for that and a refill of the non-coke coke I had. My overall impression was that I was supposed to be grateful for eating there and their reputation was enough to ensure that. It didn't for me.

Outstanding Thai food. Portions are large and could be shared…read more Service was prompt and friendly. The restaurant is tastefully decorated featuring a large bar.

The food here is really good and darn right delicious. The vibe and ambiance were modern, artistic,…read moreand cool. On this night, when we came in, it was busy! Thankfully, we had reservations, so it was not much of a wait. Unfortunately, due to a busy weekend, our seating options were limited and not ideal, even for only 2 of us. Also, because of how busy the restaurant was, service was a little slower than I would have liked for them to take our order and for the food to come out. The good is that we enjoyed some good drinks and settled in, focusing on the restaurant's good energy and vibe. We shared the Flank steak special, pork wraps, and pad see-ew with flank steak, all of which were so good and a little too much for the two of us. Pricing for everything was reasonable given the type of restaurant and the Yale clientele who come to this place. This restaurant is a RESY location, and it did not disappoint. We will definitely return.