I came to update my review. I ordered delivery through an app and got the general tso tofu again. It was really good. They put a batter coating on it which not all restaurants do anymore. The sauce was sweet with a spicy cake. This would be my go to place for. I also ordered a combination of vegetable lo mein with the vegetable fried rice. The vegetable lo mein was delicious. It had a lot of sauce and vegetables and flavor. Highly recommend both of those. Do not recommend the fried rice. It had no flavor I actually liked the white rice way better I have to say that I don't eat meat so I have never tried the pork fried rice or chicken fried rice or any other fried rice. After trying the tofu again and the lo mein this will definitely be my go to place for Chinese food. read more

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Came here for Chinese and Japanese. Both were very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is very quiet and contemporary looking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was excellent thank you. read more

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I couldn't decide if I wanted Japanese or Chinese so why not try a place that serves both. Always wanted to try this place and decided today was the day. Ordering was easy and can be done online. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a lot of parking and inside looks clean and organized.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I picked up my order and everything was packed neatly. I ordered the general tso lunch special that comes with soup and egg roll. I also a shrimp tempura roll. Let's say I go enough food for two lunches. The shrimp tempura roll was good. Not a lot of rice on it, the way I like it. The hot and sour soup was thicker than I like but good. The egg roll was pretty standard, there was a lot of cabbage in it that I didn't mind. The general tso could have been more crispy but that is just my preference. The fried rice was good but could use a bit more seasoning. Overall it was good and that was lot of food for $20. I would definitely come back and maybe eat in. read more

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We went to Diner's Haven last Saturday because of all the great reviews. Walked in around 6:30 pm, and only one person was dining in. It was an older woman watching videos on her phone on full volume. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was warmer than I would have liked, the AC was not fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered drinks, I asked if they had the hot Chinese tea and they said yes. They brought me a cup of what tasted like hot dishwater. They didn't bring any sweeteners. I didn't drink it. The server never asked about it and did charge me for it. My husband ordered a mai tai which he said was fine. I had heard good things about the crab Rangoon, so we ordered those and I asked for the crispy noodles. The crab Rangoon were just ok, and noticeably absent was any sauce to dip them in. The crispy noodles were a bit off, maybe not fried long enough? They were just not as good as they are at other spots, and the duck sauce was sweeter than your average duck sauce. The hot and sour soup was better than average and honestly was the best part of the meal. My husband said his wonton soup was good as well. The meals came out, and I was not impressed. Very small portions of the main meal. For $14.50, I would expect more. The rice was very bland, and it was odd that it had red onions in it. Not a typical Chinese ingredient. I ate two bites and didn't bother with the rest. The chicken with garlic sauce was also fairly bland and the sauce was clumpy and congealed so there was a gelatinous pile on the plate but some of the chicken wasn't covered at all. Too much cornstarch, I'm guessing. The egg roll was fine and was what I ate, but it was not the best I've had. I boxed up pretty much my entire meal and again, the server did not seem to care to ask if anything was wrong and why I hadn't eaten it. I took it home and recooked it myself with additional seasonings, and it was much better! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, food was blah, service was blah, and you may have to listen to some lady's videos on blast the whole time if you dine in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was not impressed, and probably wouldn't have reviewed it, it's just that my experience was such a stark contrast to other reviews, that I wanted to share to ensure people know that not everyone loves it. read more

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Great food, big portion for leftovers. This place did not let us down. My daughter even ate her portion, quite the accomplishment!

Best Chinese-Japanese spot in Wallingford, no question.[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super clean inside, and even the parking lot looks good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything I've ordered has been fire -- not one miss. The staff is crazy friendly too. I can totally see this place turning into the go-to spot for everyone in town. read more

DINER'S HAVEN - Chinese Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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I have been to Diner's Haven 3 times now. While the name does not scream Asian food, [[HIGHLIGHT]]inside it is a bright, clean restaurant with ample seating and a sushi bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Twice we were there for sit down meals, something that had been sorely missed in the area. Wontons in the soup are small and delicate. Pu Pu platter does not come with a heat source, but there is a nice variety of tasty appetizers included. The one thing that makes this restaurant stand out is the quality of the vegetables contained in their dishes. Fresh and crisp. Their fried rice isn't anything special. It doesn't really have much in the way of add-ins. I think there was only peas & corn in it. Their shrimp with mixed vegetables is excellent. Good sized shrimp. The sit down menu includes combinations that come with soup and fried rice with your entree. Don't expect leftovers, if you order a combo. I just wish food was hotter. It was warm at best. We will return. read more

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I ordered for takeout and whenI I got there, my food was ready and still piping hot! The service was friendly and when I arrived, the order not only complete+ There were those Extra accoutrements that were overflowing!. read more

Wow First time here tonight in March 2025. Service 8.5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cleanliness 8.5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere 8.5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food 9.5 110% Recommend going to sit and eat in the restaurant. read more

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I've only done takeout here, so this review is for that. I'm amazed at the prices here, all very reasonable for decently large portions. My last order included egg drop soup, moo shu pork, shrimp fried rice, and beef chow mein. The family running the place does a great job, taking care of customers and orders quickly, and the food came out within about 15-20 minutes. The soup here is excellent, plenty of flavor without being too salty, and the large size comes in a huge container that they fill up all the way. The moo shu pork is quite nice here, as they provide much more filling than you could ever stuff into the wrappers. I'd like the option to order 6 wrappers instead of four. The shrimp fried rice is just okay--a bit too salty for my tastes, and it could have used more egg. The only thing to watch out for is if you're not from the east coast, you're going to get interesting stuff if you order "chow mein." At my last gig in Southern California, "chow mein" comes with noodles. Here on the east coast, all you get if you order "chow mein" is the meat and veggies...and no noodles. It was still very tasty, especially after I cooked up a batch of noodles at home and mixed it in. If you want that soft noodle dish, you're going to have to order "lo mein" out here! Anyhow, this has been one of the better take-out Chinese food experiences here in Wallingford, and I'll be coming back. read more

I started my meal with a Japanese menu appetizer, shumui, ordered the chicken and shrimp grilled with white rice and a salad. Everything was presented so lovely and tasted delicious!! The service was perfect and all four of us appreciated the meticulous attention to every detail. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was friendly, warm and felt like home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A++ read more

I came here simply because I Googled Chinese food in Wallingford and looked for the best reviews. Well Diner's Haven did not disappoint!! The best friend dumplings I have ever had and their Pad Thai was amazing. I'm coming back with my family next time!! read more

I had tuna, salmon, and yellowtail sushi. It was very, very good. The seaweed salad was awesome. Service was great very friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the decor of the restaurant was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've only done takeout from here but the women (I have seen two different ladies there) at the cash register are super nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's always quiet when I go in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Egg rolls are phenomenal and I could eat my weight in their pork fried rice. Their general tso's is only ok, it's spicier than it used to be but not by much. The best Chinese spot in CT, by far and away. read more

Tried the yaki udon bento box lunch special today and it was delicious! Also comes with miso soup! read more

DINER'S HAVEN - Chicken Pan Fried Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food is tasty and the place is nice and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Portions are VERY small. I usually need a snack after I leave here. Had the combo dinner the other evening and there was less than a cup of fried rice with it plus the beef and broccoli was also a small portion. Hopefully it will improve as it's hard to find a nice sit down Chinese Restaurant. read more

We ordered take out from here. We enjoyed all of our food. I got the pork with garlic sauce and the portions are massive. It came with fried veggies as well and a big serving of fried rice. I ate it all, the pork was so tender and the veggies were great. The hot and sour soup I got as well was genuinely I think my favorite hot and sour from any spot. We also decided to try the yellowtail roll and it was super fresh and delicious! I'd like to come by to sit and eat some time. When we came to pick up our food everyone was attentive to us and brought it out swiftly. Riding it over the phone was easy and whoever helped us answered our questions politely and was very helpful with giving us suggestions to try. read more

Great lunch special spot! Fresh sushi and not overloaded with rice. Fast pickup time & friendly staff. read more

DINER'S HAVEN - Kani Salad - Chinese Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Wonderful meal, wonderful service. I started with sweet and sour chicken. Good sized portions. I took half my meal home because I wanted to try their sushi. I got a spicy salmon roll. Great all-around! read more

The food tastes authentic and fresh. I had Spring Rolls, Won Ton Soup, Crab Rangoon, several sushi rolls and more.. all excellent! The service was excellent as well. The food came out in perfect timing. The staff were attentive and pleasant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was comfortable and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Diners Haven has great food. The sushi is fresh, and the Chinese is always amazing. The staff is friendly and very helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I Love the sushi bar and sushi chef.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is BYOB which is super great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] LOVE DINERS HAVEN!!! read more