I ordered the chicken and broccoli lunch special for my first visit. The food was standard fare but…read moreI will note they use peas I. Their fried rice which I like. Food prepared within ten minutes. Ordering the food over the phone was quick and easy. This restaurant is tucked away in a very tight parking lot as you enter with a gas station next to it. So there can be busy traffic at times. Plenty of parking behind the gas station. No ambiance because it is take out only. I will return for lunch.

The food is delicious, we've tried multiple places in the Plantsville area, and lo mein, beef…read morebroccoli, and all of the appetizers were great as well.

Consistent, flavorful, and good portion sizes. Went for lunch and the service was pretty quick,…read morethough we went right at opening so they were still in the process of starting their day. Lunch specials are smaller portion, but good for the price (raised to $12.95 now since my last menu photo) We split a lot of dishes because we couldn't decide: Wonton soup appetizer {4.5/5}: Loved how delicate the wontons were and the clear broth was great for a cold day. Tad too salty though. Lunch special --Braised pork belly {3/5}: Very tender, but kind of monotone in flavor. Very filling! Lunch special --Hot and sour gizzards {4.5/5}: This might freak people out in terms of texture, but I LOVE this texture. Good chew and pops of heat from the peppers and acid from the pickled green beans Lunch special --Cumin dish lamb {3/5}: kind of chewy and not as much flavor as I wished, but not bad! Chicken wings {3/5}: Crunchyyyy. Battered wings, not as much flavor as their chongqing chicken which I prefer, but not bad

Really good sichuan food, giant portions, authentic…read more Been meaning to swing by this place. Often cited as one of the best sichuan places around, had to make the trek to see. Outside is very much a busy shopping plaza in not the best part of town. Inside is a completely different story. Very clean and spacious, lots of booths and tables. Decorated well and a lot to see. The staff were friendly but there was a slight language barrier. We fumbled through the menu and found some bites to try. Food came out relatively quick, and that was a bit to manage because there were a lot of plates brought rather quickly. We got pics and dug in. The bites were flavored well. Nothing felt too greasy or under seasoned. The white pepper chicken was very crispy. But not a lot of chicken on each bite. The sweet and sour soup was both sweet and sour, but balanced enough that you could keep on eating it. The dumplings were fresh noodles and the filling was spiced well. The only flop was the spare ribs. Really tasty sauce, but very little meat on the bone. Had to suck on the bones to scrape enough meat off to make it a proper appetizer. It tasted good, just was not easy to eat. Price for the area was high for the neighborhood. It's got the quality and the flavor to command that price easily, but it doesn't match the stores. It's really good, but know that you're getting the real deal sichuan experience. Expect some heat, some saucy fingers, and some bones, and you'll get some really good bites

One of the best Chinese food around town. I never had an issue with them or my order. When I ask…read morefor delivery it is usually here 30-40 mins from when I order. Picking up can be a bit difficult if you can't find parking. I usually have to drive in to parking lot near the Lions Den to pick up my food. Tonight I ordered the Singapore mei fun, boneless spare ribs, chicken wings, fried dumplings, chicken with mix vegetables and fried rice. Everything was delicious. The mei fun was packed in the container. The ribs were tender and savory. The vegetables were fresh and there was a good amount of chicken in it. The dumplings, chicken wings and fried rice were standard but good. Great place to get food when you're too lazy to cook.

I don't know what happened to this place. The food used to be top tier. When it was cash only. The…read morechicken wings were horrible. No flavor. The pork fried rice bland, Pork lo mein was ehh and the egg foo young if the gravy wasn't included it would just be an egg with pork. Very little onions. So disappointing. I haven't ordered here in a while. Oh and the bones ribs were over cooked and dry!! Like why???

Love the WOK! The General Tso's and Ribs combo is my favorite Chinese meal in Hartford County…read more High quality food, and high-quality service. Order with confidence!

Best Chinese food, customer service is good, fried dumplings, fried rice, filling crab rangoo, beef…read morespring roll ! must try

Came to this restaurant for the first time with friends as we were seeing a show near by. It's a…read morelarge restaurant with its own parking lot. Everyone that worked there was super nice and each greeted us and said good bye to us. Our waitress was very nice and helpful. We all enjoyed our meals. It was nice to be able to go to a sit down Chinese restaurant. I would come again when I am in the area .

This is the Chinese restaurant that sets the bar for all others…read more Warmly greeted upon entry, my neighbor and I were seated quickly for lunch Our waitress came over with glasses of water and promptly took our drink order Looking around I saw the tight ship this manager and owner run. This was a well prepared lunch crew. The order was put in for two egg rolls, as an appetizer My neighbor ordered the lemon chicken, which included hot and sour soup I ordered the garlic chicken, along with wonton soup The soups arrived almost immediately, and shortly thereafter came the two spring rolls. The wonton soup was perfect. Two delicate wontons, stuffed with pork, in a chicken broth that was not salty whatsoever. My neighbor said the hot and sour soup was some of the best she ever had The spring rolls were on point, slightly crispy, amazing flavor, and a perfect choice to start to the lunch experience The dinners arrived, and I saw that the beef and garlic sauce also included water chestnuts, broccoli, and a delicious brown sauce that was not too overpowering. The beef and garlic was a perfect combination with these vegetables and the gravy over rice. The rice was just perfectly sticky and delicious. Explosions of different flavors hit this dish perfectly. This was one of the best Chinese dishes I've had in a long time. Tasting the lemon chicken, the chicken was pounded extremely thin, deep-fried and served with lemon slices over the top. It was very nice. The restrooms were spotless. The enjoyment experience was off the charts as far as the ambience, food presentations, the various tastes of the food, along with the prices The vibe was perfect. For Connecticut, this has to be one of the best Chinese restaurants in the state. In simple terms, the experience was perfect. Thank you Great Taste. You show Connecticut how restaurants (and small businesses) should be run.

I was so pleasantly surprised from our first visit at Sakana that I had to make a return trip later…read morethe same week. It was a humble reminder that you don't need to go to a culinary destination to find good food. Cheshire Connecticut may not be known for its food scene, however, I found Sakana was a genuine diamond in the rough. My expectations were admittedly low going in. My level of skepticism is always high when I see the "Asian Bistro" moniker, as it is frequently used for restaurants to try to appeal to the masses at the expense of quality by having a "jack-of-all-trades" menu that lacks the technical intricacies and mastery required for specific dishes. Additionally, these establishments tend to follow a "cookie-cutter" menu and offer the same boring dishes you can find at every other Asian Bistro. Even when initially walking towards the restaurant, I had my doubts. The exterior of Sakana honestly looked more like a clinic than a restaurant. Once I saw the menu however, my skepticism shifted towards optimism. For a local bistro, they feature a surprisingly extensive wine and cocktail menu, including premium sake options. I was particularly impressed to find toro on the menu; although it's undoubtedly becoming more of a trend in Connecticut, I was nevertheless happy to see it offered at Sakana as well. Overall I liked their sushi selections and everything I ordered was well-prepared and tasted fresh. We ordered a chicken and broccoli for our daughter and found the chicken tender and broccoli perfectly cooked. That may not sound impressive to those reading, but you'll be surprised how many restaurants fail to execute this baseline dish correctly. The service, although pleasant, was probably the only "weak link" of our experiences here. The quality of service was noticeably inconsistent between our two visits, and they would benefit vastly from having a more reliable and experienced front-of-house team to match the execution coming from the kitchen and sushi bar. Despite this minor gripe, Sakana was a standout. As long as I'm in the area, they will definitely be among the top of my list of places to eat!

Dined in for the first time here tonight. Have had takeout a few times in the past. Ambiance is…read morelovely and the bar is nice as well. Service is exceptional. Our waitress was great. So friendly. Is the food exceptional? To me no, but my parents enjoy it. Tonight we started with crab rangoons. Pretty good. Sauce on the side not very exciting. A chili sauce would be better. I got a sushi roll with White tuna inside and cooked shrimp on top and wasabi mayo. I forget the name of the roll but it was better than the two times I've ordered takeout. Miso soup was also good. Their soup bowls are in the shape of a heart which is super cute. Dad got some sort of a mixed protein dish with brown sauce (had shrimp, chicken and beef). Mom got the chicken and garlic sauce. They both got fried rice on the side. I tried it and it was very bland. Dad also got a salad with his meal and the ginger dressing was not very good. Red coloring to it. Usually ginger dressing is more on the orange side. Dad also got the Malaysian chicken coconut soup to start and it could use a bit more flavor. Was a bit watery. Mom loved her sweet and sour soup. Nice that this place is 5 minutes away. Cheshire needs more restaurants. Def not my fav restaurant in town though. Food to me is just ok.

I am a very big fan of Ming Garden Restaurant. They are by far the best Chinese restaurant on or…read morenear Route 3 I have tried the others and have had bad experiences. Every one of my Ming Garden experiences has been very good to awesome. When you walk in, the restaurant is very clean and organized. The ladies who take your order are polite and accommodating. And the is always very good to excellent - no surprises. I highly recommend Ming Garden !!!!

Take out night. First time customer and We were very…read moreimpressed by the quality of food. Servings seemed kind of small for a large size but it tasted pretty good. Not so sweet like other places. My husband loved the spare ribs they were quite big and tender.the restaurant was quiet but the phones would not stop ringing. We liked it and would like to try other dishes.