Super delicious. The reviewer who said this was like a Chinese chipotle, but with authentic flavors, 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! read more

It's like a Chinese Chipotle except that the flavors and ingredients are authentic. Would definitely 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, read more

Junzi Kitchen - Build Your Own Bowls - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

My colleague said try it. I did. I wasn't sure what to expect but was so happy to find out you can create your own meal. Options for bowls or soups with plenty of choices. Proteins including tofu, great veggie choices and four or five sauces. I had the wide noodles and sausages with bok choy, corn and spinach. I got the spicy sauce on the side. This will be a regular stop while I work nearby for the next academic year. read more

Pretty mid, a generic chipotle style concept with Chinese noodles. The sour broth was decent and the beef portion was good, but the overall portion was a bit smaller than their menu photos show, and the quantity of veggies was a bit low. Not much flavor outside the broth, which might be deliberate due to the mix and match menu. The noodles themselves were just okay. A bit overpriced for the quality and quantity. read more

The food was good had no problems with the food. Depending on the time of day the service could be a little slow. I had my food delivered by Grubhub and that service was not great al all. If I did not come down from the 15th floor in time he would have left my food in front of the building. read more

This was literally my noodle bowl. Maybe give them a break because it was take out? Unbelievable. read more

Junzi Kitchen - Beef noodle? Who knows - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

My sugary love of a woman took me here to try their noodles. This place was really good and the food was fresh and satisfying. I had the fire crackers chicken with spring noodles, chili sauce, scallions, Cilantro, and bean sprouts. Quality ingredients! I forgot to ask for bok choy tho. This eatery is small with a few seats available but has big flavor! You get served quickly. I would definitely come back here to eat. read more

See all

Came on a Saturday around 5:30pm. No wait. The staff was very friendly! It was my first time here after a recommendation from my friend. The food was amazing! Definitely coming back! read more

Junzi Kitchen - tomato egg noodles with slow-braised pork - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

So happy my sister suggested we go to this healthy modern Chinese noodle spot. (They have rice and lettuce too) You can build your own bowl going along the counter adding in items for the base, protein, veggies, and garnishes. I chose the knife noodles, firecracker chicken, cabbage, bean spouts, bok choy, cilantro, scallions, and crispy fried shallots. This was so delicious and tasted so clean. My only issue was the seating available was uncomfortable. I'd definitely will be coming back. So yummy! read more

See all

I haven't been here in a while & it didn't disappoint. I used to order from here all the time when I worked on Whalley Ave. I thought my sis & me can eat here then go to cookie 39 (for the Yelp Elite event) for dessert.They're literally right next to each other. The food here is delish!!It's always fresh & tasty! Food makes your tummy feel good! Restaurant is basically building your own bowls. You choose from noodles,rice, or salad & then add-on what you want! I chose my usual firecracker chicken w/ thin noodles,cucumbers,soy egg($1.50 extra fyi),mandarin oranges,corn, & cabbage. I asked for the firecracker sauce to be separated. Chicken was moist & had the right amount of spice. Other ingredients tasted so fresh & the noodles were steaming hot(just the way I like it). Firecracker sauce was fire (so good if you're into spicy stuff)!! I grabbed some Chinese candy on my way out. It had a white rabbit on it. It tasted like vanilla but chalky. Workers were very friendly & nice. Inside is really small but you can dine in(which me & my sis did). read more

See all

In the mood for yummy chinese comfort food? Junzi is the place to be! Everything I've had from here tastes home cooked and authentic. Their ingredients are always fresh and flavorful. I love that they have premade options and a build your own noodle/rice bowl. All of the premade bowls are well-crafted, and they have a variety of noodles, veggies, and proteins you can select if you want to customize. I would recommend the lion's head dish here (it's a classic) and my favorite noodles have been the knife cut (the wide noodles just hit different!). The ambiance is divey, and comfy for a small party. However, it can be tight if you have a family or larger group so, in that case, definitely order it to go! Fantastic service. Their people are always friendly and kind. One time, we had a missing bowl from our grubhub order and they made us a new one for free. read more

I miss eating tomato and scrambled egg dishes, so I wanted to get the: -Tomato Egg Noodles with Slow-Braised Pork: 4/5 I loved the texture of the knife-cut noodles, as well as the tomato-enriched broth and bok choy. However, the meat had some kind of aftertaste to it, so it took me a while to finish. I think it's worth a try since everything else tasted really good. The staff were really friendly inside the store. You also get a cute teal-accented paper bag with your takeout. read more

Junzi Kitchen - Tomato Egg Noodles with Slow-Braised Pork - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Happily stumbled upon Junzi today for a quick take-out lunch. Pretty much the Asian Chipotle. Clean atmosphere, with some seating in front. Staff was friendly and quick offer assistance. I ordered the Shanghai scallion chicken salad with a few modifications (no corn, added cucumbers and egg). The chicken was well flavored and the egg was a great addition. Everything in the salad paired so well, I barely used the dressing. It was perfect for a lighter healthier lunch for me. I do wish there was a little more protein given, especially for the almost $16 bowl. Regardless, will be back to try more off their menu. read more

Junzi Kitchen - Modified Shanghai scallion chicken salad (subbed the corn with cucumber, and added egg) - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I ordered through UberEats and they royally f*cked up my order. I ordered a custom noodle bowl (see the 1st photo) and the 2nd was what arrived with my name on the receipt. Chicken vs. tofu is a HUGE mistake, but at the very least it does taste pretty good and I'm luckily not vegetarian or vegan. Do better please. read more

Junzi Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

Junzi kitchen is a diamond in the rough. Delicious. My friend and I decided to go here after we went to a Yelp Elite event. I chose the lettuce as my base and had the spicy chicken as well as the corn cucumber and bamboo shoots delicious a little chilly oil on top and the salad dressing was yummy I loved everything about this place and can't wait to go back. Five stars read more

1/1 Ambience; 1.5/2 Food; 1/1 Service; 0.5/1 Value I frequented Junzi Kitchen a lot during my undergraduate years at Columbia when they first opened, so the brand is near and dear to my heart. I loved the fast-casual concept of tailored Chinese cuisine on late nights. The staff is very quick but helpful and patient if it is your first time or if you just need a moment to figure out amongst the many options, and the store was maintained beautifully. My friend got the braised beef bowl while I got a custom bowl with furu sesame knife noodles and firecracker chicken. The furu sesame has been my long time favorite for ages, and it didn't disappoint this time either. We both thought the food tasted fresh and delicious. However, the nearly $14 pre-tax cost is rather steep for the smaller portion sizes, especially since the veggie add-ins and garnishes are now capped since their initial opening. read more

Junzi Kitchen - two bowls of asian food with chopsticks - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Junzi is my go-to for a fresh, healthy, and delicious meal in New Haven. The noodles have the perfect texture, and the braised beef is always tender and flavorful. It's basically a modern, high-quality take on Northern Chinese food that never misses. Fast service and a great vibe--highly recommend! read more

Surprisingly good. Not your place for traditional Chinese food, but incredibly creative without a compromise on flavor! It's like a chipotle for Chinese noodles (you can also make rice and salad bowls, but their noodle texture is pretty good, so I recommend trying it at least once. They don't just have the basic noodles either. Sauce was the best part, super savory and warm. The noodles soak it up well. Can add toppings and meat is good too. The service is friendly and quick, they can get pretty busy around lunch time! There is one table and some countertop style seating. Overall place looks clean and comfortable, but it can get cramped quickly. My usual go to is the knife cut noodles (fun shape and texture), with the tomato egg sauce or normal sauce. I also add the braised pork, which is so savory and soft! I like to get their corn, cabbage, and bean sprout toppings. read more

Junzi Kitchen - tomato egg noodles with slow-braised pork - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

Stopped by Junzi Kitchen in New Haven yesterday for the first time and let me tell you - it's so delicious! It's so good I already can't wait to go back. They have so many options and clearly state what's vegan. I also love that they have a build your own which is what I did. Yum. Yum. Their tofu!? The tea!? I need! Everything was so fresh too. The portions for their bowls are generous and the price is right! My partner and I shared a bowl and were satisfied. Definitely check them out. They're worth the drive from anywhere in CT read more

Junzi Kitchen - a bowl of noodles and a drink on a picnic blanket - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

The store was severely understaffed and my pick-up order was either given to the wrong person or lost. In either case, the employees thought it had been completed while I was still empty handed after 30 or 40 minutes. I talked with the employee manning the register and he seemed confused but said it would be "done in a few minutes". It was absolutely swamped when I was in there; mistakes happen; I understand. What I don't understand is why over the course of the next 45 minutes, I got to watch countless other customers walk in and out with their food despite being told again and again my order would be "done in a few minutes". At my fourth or fifth visit to the register I was told they were out of every meat except tofu; they hadn't started making my order yet. Again, I understand running out of things on a busy day, but had the order been: A) completed in a reasonable time frame, or B) corrected after the initial confusion, I have no doubt I would have received what I ordered. Instead I walked out of Junzi after almost an hour and a half with a bag full of tofu and disappointment. I'm sure it's good on a slow day, but my experience on a busy one was no less than awful. read more

The Cantonese barbecue rice bowl is my FAVORITE bowl to get after sleeping through lunch. Junzi has a very chill vibe and the worker are always very nice! Definitely 10/10 recommend:) read more

Junzi Kitchen - cantonese bbq chicken (1 pint) This is after I mixed it all up - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Good food but not worth the price, if it were more food I would enjoy it more but good quality and clean place, nice people working as well read more

Junzi Kitchen - firecracker chicken (1 pint) - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I was excited to try Junzi but I was very disappointed with the furu sesame noodles for lunch. The parsley topping was already darkened (brown and black) so I had to pick it all out and the bean sprouts were incredibly salty. So unfortunate! read more

The food is fantastic and flavorful! One of my favorite food spots in New Haven since it's so close to Yale. The staff is also amazing! Highly recommend! read more

TL;DR Solid Chinese fast-casual restaurant! Portions are very large and I enjoyed the BYO noodle bowls. What to order: - Build your own bowl ($9.99) - tons of optionality! What to watch out for: - main item choices for the BYO bowls seem to change fairly often - I guess this is both a positive and negative, heh - when you choose the chili oil as one of the toppings it is actually spicy! (wow, another positive and negative, huh) ===== Came here twice and ordered a BYO noodle bowl both times. I am a firm believer in always choosing the BYO option; I mean, why order one of the set menu items when you can just plagiarize that order AND add more stuff? What's that, you say? Less is more? ... Nah. Both the knife-cut noodles and the spring noodles were well-textured and very good, even the next day (the portion they gave was big enough for two hearty meals). The firecracker chicken was satisfyingly spicy and flavorful, and the green pepper beef that I also tried was not bad, but alas, the pepper was a bit mushy for my tastes. I loved all the different, palatable vegetable toppings they had (no surprise, I selected basically all of them), and the jaja and spicy sesame sauces were both good. Honestly, you probably can't go too wrong with your order. It is very easy to order from their website for pickup and the food was always ready before their estimated times (another pro-con mashup!). Overall I would love to come back and try their other items, and I wish they would open up a shop in Chicago! read more

Junzi Kitchen - custom noodle bowl! - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

knife noodles!!! good portions, can be a bit dry but not bad seasoning. got the furu sesame sauce, spicy chicken, bok choy, sprouts, cabbage, fried shallots, scallions, scallion sauce. quick pickup ready in less than 12 minutes read more

Junzi Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

junzi is such a cute little spot for comfort food in the shops at yale! the location is super cute and has great interior and general graphic design. very clean and modern, and the staff is very accomodating and kind when taking my order. though not very authentic and a little bit too salty for my palette, the popular best seller tomato egg noodles were very good! the pork was tender and flavorful, and the tomato egg had great texture. the parsley added a wonderful depth to the dish, and I was overall very satisfied. i definetly recommend this place for a casual lunch day! read more

Junzi Kitchen - drink selection and house made chili oil - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

There's something about Junzi that keeps calling us back. I wouldn't say the bowls are 100% authentic to my childhood, but the combination of saucy flavors on top of some tender chicken and a bed of those fresh, thick noodles feels familiar and comforting. It's quick and convenient, but has enough vegetables included that it feels more balanced than a typical fast food meal. My current favorite bowl: Knife Cut Noodles + Cantonese BBQ Chicken, mixed with Furu Sesame Sauce and lots of veggies, then topped off with the Chili Garlic and Scallion Ginger sauces. I've loved it every time, but would encourage anyone to experiment and see what they like. read more

Tried this place for the first time and was very disappointed... the spring noodles were tasteless... the bbq chicken tasted like it was sitting there all day. Besides all of that, I give them two stars because their customer service was good. read more

Junzi Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

These noods have gotten me through four years of heartbreaks and finals periods! I've definitely spent more money on Junzi than on textbooks. Over the years, it's been through some changes. I dearly miss the mushrooms, the jaja sauce, the sweet potato matchsticks, and the late-night scallion pancake bings. Please bring back the jaja sauce. But even their stripped back menu is iconic. I usually go for the tomato egg knife noodles with tofu, scallions, crispy shallots, cucumber, cabbage, and chili oil. Do not neglect the chili oil! read more

Junzi Kitchen - Tomato Egg Knife Noodles with Tofu - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

If you're hungry and need a quick vegetarian-friendly bite, Junzi is the perfect choice. It's assembly-style so you can be in and out in around five minutes. My personal favorite is the hand-cut noodles with tomato and egg sauce. I add tofu, all the veggies, cucumbers, some crunchy shallots, cilantro, and chili oil. The thick noodles are amazing, and the tomato/egg sauce is tangy and flavorful. Sure, the concept of this is extremely simple and you could probably put something similar together at home, but the entire reason you're eating out is probably because you don't have time to cook (or you're like me and you stupidly ran out of ingredients). I've come three times in one week when I was in a pinch, and it's never let me down! Always quick, easy, and reliable. read more

Junzi Kitchen - Hand-cut noodles with tomato/egg sauce! - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The pork was chefs kiss and the tomato and egg broth was well balanced and seasoned. The knife cut noods were also delicious

The service here was awesome, the staff is very patient and helpful. The food was amazing, packed with flavor, very fresh, and very filling. This family of 5 can't wait to come back, all of loved it. read more

Junzi Kitchen - Awesome custom rice and noodle bowls. - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

Delish! Similar to a chipotle concept. The noodles have a great chewy texture and the depending on your additions the bowls are very flavorful! Plenty of different protein options. Will definitely go back! read more

A really great little place to get a bowl of rice or noodles with a bunch of seemingly healthy options to top it with. I got the chicken with a bunch of veggies over a bed of rice and it was exactly what I needed to cure my hangover. I also added an extra side of chili oil which I immediately poured entirely into the bowl which added an incredibly vibrant and fiery spice, so beware and handle with care if you dare! There's also a little common place to eat outside right across the street. Perfect for a nice day out. read more

Junzi Kitchen - firecracker chicken rice - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Such tiny portions, unfortunately. Fast service was nice. Bowls were pretty tasty -- nothing would return for. The rice bowl was better than the noodle. The noodle dish with tomato sauce tasted like some sort of Asian bolognese...which was...interesting. read more

Stopped by New Haven to tour Yale and found this place on Yelp. Overall experience was outstanding. Anthony Keys, the general manager, was warm and welcome and walked us through the menu. The staff were patient and great. He provided an extra rice dish after the order was somehow misplaced/misunderstood. The food was also really good. A must eat if you're in New Haven. read more

Junzi Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Food is sooo good!! My friend and i visit this gem every other week. I always get the same: spring noodles with scallion sauce. Yum!!

I made my own bowl with rice, spicy sesame sauce, braised tofu, bean sprouts, cucumbers, and pickled cabbage. This was super super yummy!! I loved all the flavors. The sauces all worked really well togther. I am usually super picky with my tofu but the braised tofu was very well sauced, I didn't feel like it was bland at all. The vegetables were all cooked very well so they tasted good individually and worked well with the braised tofu and spicy sesame sauce. Highly recommend! Cannot wait to go back. The only fault might be that for 13 dollars, this meal was not very filling. I wish they filled up the bowl a bit more or made it cheaper read more

Junzi Kitchen - custom rice bowl - Chinese Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

It's ok overall. The rice noodles were over cooked/mushy. The service was average. It wasn't amazing or horrible. I'd give it another shot and not order the rice noodles. The flavors of the dish were good. read more