Convenient hang if your wife is hitting the shops at the plaza. As for the food: I've had better. I've had worse. Note that there's two rooms: the large bar/lounge to the right and the more sedate dining room in the back. For a place that's been around for decades, very little tiki charm. Lunch combo plates available every day but Sunday, with choice of appetizer. Egg Roll: Crisp, good vegetation and pork in the filling, but a bit dry. Duck sauce (dark brown) helped. Sweet and Sour Chicken: Golden brown sticky sauce with hints of sweet but no sour. Could have used more. No pineapples or cherries. Low meat-to-batter ratio. Decent enough. Pork Fried Rice: Pretty basic. Hints of the old days but with less warmth and less oomph. Decent food, decent value; just not a destination. read more

Haluwa - Sweet and Sour Chicken Lunch Combo with Egg Roll - Chinese Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

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Did take out. Food was ready at time requested. Food was cooked perfectly and tasted excellent. Amount of food given was enough for a second meal. read more

For a classic-looking New Hampshire Chinese restaurant, the food was very good. Liked their Hot & Sour soup & enjoyed our entrees as well. Service was prompt & engaging. Price was very reasonable. Would go back. read more

My girlfriend took me out to Haluwa for a special evening and some Chinese food. She'd been there before their flood (around 2019 or so) and the restaurant has just been recently "renovated" and reopened. We thought we'd give them a try. Upon arrival, we were escorted into a dining room that felt like being brought back to 1976. Painted plywood booths, apparently recently reupholstered, but old well-worn painted walls. The "silverware" was cheap metal, terribly flimsy and thin. The dishes were mismatched old heavy ceramic. We were given an old-style "plastic sleeve with paper inserts" menu. Trying to make the most of it, we decided to try several dishes, knowing we'd have plenty of leftovers to take home. We ordered: chicken wings, chicken fingers, chicken lo mien, chicken fried rice, chicken chow mien, and lemon chicken dinner. The waitress had to come back and ask about the lemon chicken because she said "the kitchen never makes that" (it's listed 4th on their dinner menu...) Chicken Fingers - probably the best food we were served - cooked as you'd expect from most Chinese restaurants - tasted good. We had to ask for duck sauce to dip it in. Chicken Wings - looked good but a bit undercooked - expected somewhat crispy but they were not. Overall, they tasted alright. Chicken Lo Mien - VERY dark in color - not much taste. Chicken Fried Rice - VERY dark in color - also not much taste. Chicken Lo Mien - NOT EVEN CLOSE To what we expected! If you Google pics of chicken lo mien, you'll see noodles with chicken and veggies. This was just some cabbage with a couple of bamboo shoots and some rubber chicken. Tasteless... Lemon Chicken - fried chicken with not much sauce - rubbery chicken, very little taste. Overall, we were very disappointed. Looks and feels like a cheap restaurant surviving on their lounge regulars to keep the doors open. The food is a second thought. If you're looking for Chinese food - this is strictly a last resort! Try another restaurant! read more

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Some jerk here at the bar was so interesting in trying to get in some womans pants that he kept leaning into me. Despite moving over a bit, and trying to get his attention unsuccessfully, I decided to be the better man and move to a table. After the dude left, I ended up back at the bar. I griped a bit to a friend, the bartender, and let it go. Fine. Someone must've said something to him because about a half hour later he stumbled back in with some half assed apology. To which I just said fine and wanted it to end. He persisted for whatever reason and then puts his hand on my shoulder in some attempt to amplify his position. After asking three times to get his hand off me, I told him that it would be either him or me who removes his hand, his choice. Sure, I could've been more cordial, but I don't want some strange asshole touching me. Not at all. And if that sentiment doesn't resonate after three attempts, then we're going to try a different route. Turns out that this guy was a friend of the bartenders. So apparently because of that, it's my unknown responsibility to treat him with kid gloves. Despite the fact that his initial consideration was nonexistent. So the bartender starts yelling at me. Not because of the interaction, but because it was her friend. And I'll tell you this. I don't owe anyone anything more than the respect they give me. This jerk had zero to begin with and wanted a second chance. Sorry bud. Sorry bartender. If that's where you want to start then it's where I want to finish. Sad thing is, for as long as I've gone there, getting the bartenders attention for anything at all is a battle. Consistently hanging out with her friends, smoking butts, or just disappearing. Yet when someone doesn't want to put up with her friends inconsideration, well suddenly it's a completely different story. Bye Haluwa. There's better places to throw money away. read more

The Haluwa is back!! Our favorite Chinese restaurant for years, waited a while before returning. Just like it always was, everything was great. Ravioli ( fried dumplings) were presented piping hot with a delicious filling. Next we had pineapple chicken, again served on hot dishes with vegetable fried rice. Everything was as good as we remembered. Staffing shortages made service a little bit slower than expected, but not bad. Former patrons should give the Haluwa another try. read more

Best chicken fingers, fried rice and chicken wings. Nothing fancy in there. but honestly I've eaten Chinese food all over the country and these are standouts there. read more

Amazing chicken fried rice! Super fresh! Very quick service, even when you just walk in and order take out. Bar area was poppin' on a weekend night and lots of people appeared to be having a great time. read more

I'm really happy this place is open again. Just got a PuPu platter and some drinks but everything was very fresh. read more

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Recently had take out from the Haluwa. First time back in a very long time but after reading the reviews and at the recommendation of a friend decided to give it a try. Food was good but not great however reheated next day for whatever reason was much tastier. Prepared in a timely manner, portion size abundant and price was reasonable. Would consider it again. read more

I honestly love the food here. They are open late so in a pinch after work it can be actually really satisfying. They are always so packed late with barflys and live music. The food is ready so fast too, there's no waiting around for your order. Very kind folks as well. read more

We were so happy to have it reopen. The Chinese food here is old school New England Chinese. If you want authentic this is not for you. Back in the day, I literally brought dinners down to my daughter in Baltimore when I flew down to visit. This is comfort food for those who grew up here. Yes, it's fried and not so healthy but so good. We always used to order takeout for New Years and we are very happy to say, already called in my order! read more

We went for Saturday night dinner around 5:30 a couple of weeks ago. We hadn't been to Haluwa for a couple of years at least before that. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, no heavy dark sauces or mystery ingredients. Haluwa is old-fashioned, Cantonese-"Polynesian"- New England-style Chinese. So if you're looking for Northern Chinese gourmet, this isn't for you! We had Pineapple Gai Pan, egg rolls, and pork friend rice. The server was friendly, attentive, and expert. I asked for extra bean sprouts in the friend rice--no problem. The rice was a bit oily, but all else was perfection. Many more patrons arrived while we were there, too. Now, the decor... hasn't changed since the 1980s. The bar... is crowded and noisy. But the food makes up for this. I hope to go back soon, maybe for lunch, and see how they do at a non-peak time. read more

I know they've just re-opened maybe they are still getting their footing but my experience at Haluwa was very disappointing.. upon arriving it took a while to be seated, once we got seated we were given menus which were covered in sauce that stuck the pages together..the tables looked a bit dirty, there was sauce spatter on the walls at the booth we were sitting at.. the food tasted extremely un-fresh and very reheated with an old flavor. I ordered the curry chicken and it tasted very un-fresh and very rubbery, I also got egg rolls and crab Rangoons which tasted very old and reheated.. I hope they get better, but for the price I paid it was not worth it.. read more

The Haluwa seems to be a popular nighttime haven for the 30 something and way up crowd. Located next to Shorty's in the Nashua Mall, this place is similar to the Jade Dragon in Merrimack, where they serve up a Chinese menu and offer live entertainment, DJ and karaoke in the lounge. The dimly lit lounge has a full cocktail bar, comfy seating, and performing area. I stopped here for a late Thursday night dinner on the way back home. The place was fairly busy because it was karaoke night! On Fridays, there are live bands and there is never a cover charge at the Haluwa! This review is for the food. I asked to be seated in the dining room, which was empty and has plenty of booth and table seating. The menu offers a good selection of Chinese dishes including Polynesian and Szechuan dishes. 21 Luncheon Combinations ($4.75-$6.75) are offered 11:30AM-3:30PM (Mon-Sat) and as well as 9 Dinner Combinations ($9.50-$10.50). The Pu Pu Platter for 2 which offers a sampling of appetizers comes out to the table flaming. If you don't care for Chinese food, an American menu is offered including sandwiches, chicken, fried scallops, and more, all served with French fries and a tossed salad. An older waitress did a good job taking care of my table, who brought out ice water, hot tea, bread with duck sauce and hot mustard. I started with a bowl of Hot & Sour Soup ($3.75), which was very spicy, but good. For dinner I had the Dinner Combo 6 ($9.50): Roast Pork Lo Mein with pork fried rice and 6 chicken fingers. The pork fried rice was covered in lots of soy sauce, no good.The chicken fingers were greasy and fried golden brown and very crispy. The lo mein (medium wide noodles) was pretty good and tasty. While I was eating my dinner, I could hear the DJ and karaoke going on in the lounge. I heard an older guy croon the 1970s One Hit Wonder "Magic" by Pilot. It was sooooo bloody awwwful! I wish I could SOUND THE GONG! "Oh ho ho it's Magic....." Just imagine the character Bill Dauterive (the bald guy in the white tank) from "King of the Hill" singing drunk karaoke and that's exactly how this guy in the lounge sounded. "Oh ho ho it's Magic..." I wanted to pull off a Magic trick and disappear! Stop the torture! I had the food packed up, quickly settled the check, and did my magic trick-poof! Some good rock & roll in the ride got me back on track. read more

Haluwa - Chinese Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

Haluwa left a note on its doors months ago that they're closed for water damage. No indication on whether or not they'll reopen. this is a good opportunity for them to douche the place for its first time ever. Maybe the board of health finally decided to make a visit ‍ read more

Haluwa - Haluwa is closed. this article was published on WMUR on Jan 22, 19. Highly doubt they closed for this reason alone unfortunately - Chinese Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

Not anywhere closed to what it use to be its been what 3 year now they opened in 2022 and the food had gone done so much ill never order any to eat from there again they should have stayed closed read more

Service & food is great! The bartender Courtney is the best. Everyone is friendly. Always have a great time when I go.

The food is good. The servers are friendly. The owner, David, however is rude and unprofessional. He was screaming at a server in the kitchen so loudly that the dining room heard everything - including him swearing at her. The situation, which I was involved in, was NOT her fault. It was DAVID'S fault but he continued to shift the blame on the server. Denise was very professional. She came back into the dining area and waited on her tables as though nothing had happened. But he continued to be rude to everyone. Not a good way to build your business! read more

this place is no better than it was b4. the food is the worst. i would advise anyone that thinks there going to get a great setting or feel comfortable (forget it). read more

Our first time being back to Huluwa since reopening. So disappointed 43 dishes sweet-and-sour chicken all breading not much chicken. Chicken fried rice, some chicken, very hard and dry as if it had been re-cooked and used from previous days chicken lo mein was decent, but it should be just called lo mein not chicken lo mein read more

Good old school Chinese food. Also won't break the bank. The egg rolls are right from China Town.

Went there after reopening to eat and the food tasted like cleaning fluid, don't recommend this place to anyone

I usually visit this place when I'm in town but when I arrived, it was closed with a note on the door saying something about some water damage blah! blah! blah! No indication of construction going on or when they plan on reopening. Don't waste your time driving here... call first. read more

Have been waiting for this place to reopen and got in tonight! Worst experience ever, waitress was rude, 1 hour to take our food order, food came out cold, 2 hours to get a second drink.. Wont be back again! read more

Just tried this restaurant after the reopening. Absolutely the worst food I've ever had! The egg-foo-young wasn't cooked all the way and was mushy, the egg rolls were horrible and the chicken had a fishy taste. They shouldn't be selling food! read more

As of May 18th they are still closed. Now fit her details found anywhere. Sort of sad .. I really like this place. read more

Best mai tais hands down. There so good and get the job done. Food is okay but nothing great the bar area is large and it's a comedy show here on weekends. Great place to people watch. Oh and best spring rolls They have live music every weekend! read more

One of my favorite things about this restaurant is that when I sit down, they never ask me if I want anything to drink. Then they proceed to not ask for the duration of my meal. I also appreciate how the chef makes his crab Rangoon with no crab at all, and instead doubles the amount of cream cheese. Definitely a bold move. I'm also convinced that this restaurant has thought of a way to save money by buying one bottle of soy sauce and then watering it down to fill every bottle in the building. And the best part is how expensive it is. It's just overpriced enough that you'll feel robbed after eating your meal. read more

Went today with a friend for lunch. They are still short-staffed. The poor woman was alone to serve everyone, and she was a new staff member, and learning on her own. They seemed to have plenty of cooks in the kitchen, but it took about a half-hour to get our food. The taste was the same as years ago, and was enjoyable, but was not hot - room temperature. Also, there needs to be some background music to drown out some of the conversations and noise from the kitchen. I would go again, but may wait another month to give them time to organize. It's nice to see them open again. I hope they do well. read more

When you leave New England you appreciate the style of Chinese food we have. Go eat at a Chinese place in Florida then you'll get it. Haluwa is old school american Chinese food. It is good but when your done eating you regret it. However I do have to say the waitress that has been there since before I was born has the personality of a run over snake she has a way of making you feel unwelcome and like you coming to eat has interupted her break.She gives off a vibe that she is better than you even though she will die or retire working at the "haluwa" my advice sit in the lounge. I guess when you spend your life in the haluwa you get bitter. The best thing there are the rolls from chinatown, however dont ask for extra they treat them like gold and i am being serious. The food starts coming out before you finish ordering next time I hope they will heat up my rice. read more

Haluwa - SUFFERING BASTARD - Chinese Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

Went for Karaoke but they catered to the regulars instead of putting in new singers. The food was ok drinks were average. WONT BE BACK read more

This is strictly a review of Haluwa POST-reopening, and I'm willing to meet them halfway because they're probably still getting their footing after a time away. I can deal with absolutely nothing having been restored or renovated - that frozen-in-time motif was always part of the draw (hell, I'd like to see a payphone in the lobby, but I digress). But the food itself was just not what I remember from before. The egg rolls and wonton seemed almost reheated and left to cool for a time, and the wings, which used to be among the crispiest, most flavorful I'd ever had, were...well just Chinese chicken wings. No bread with hot mustard upon seating, nor pineapple and cherries with the check. Please, Haluwa, dig out those old recipe books and make a strong rebound!! read more

Grand reopening NOT - New rugs do nothing to enhance the esthetic of this worn restaurant. The dining room same old furniture and drab lighting iis disaster. Every dish was subpar and lacked warmth. Taste on pan noodles was non-existen. The service was slow and lacked professionalism. Will not visit again; save your hard earned mone. read more

I'm seeing A LOT of bad reviews here. I'm a girl that grew up working in a chinese restaurant as a kid. I started as a dishwasher at 12 years old and then ended up cleaning tables at 17 years old. So I know all the happenings that go on in the kitchen back there. So the negative comments about how this place is old school, blah blah. I actually thought it was awesome!! We came here on Saturday night after going to Fright Kingdom with about 13 of us and the food was actually very good. We had beef with scallions, fried rice, boneless spareribs and crab rangoon. I was pleasantly surprised of how good it actually was. Everything came out in the old style metal bowls with the metal tops. Just like they did when I was a kid washing a 100 of them! We ordered one frozen pina colada and it was very strong and very delicious! The place is totally old school. They still even give you pinapples at the end with toothpicks. They had an 80's band playing in the bar blasting out 80's music. It was totally awesome. Our waitress was smiling and absolutely amazing. What else could you ask for? I'd totally go back! read more

Old-school American Chinese - Beef and tomato, pork fried rice, boneless spareribs-The second combination pork egg foo yong, pork fried rice, chicken finger. Everything was very good and tasty.they packed the food well for take out. Other than overdone chicken finger everything was really good.. they don't make places like this anymore.... A couple episodes of the Sopranos after this dinner.. Argentine cowboys Boston ma read more

Haluwa - Chinese Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

The Haluwa is an INSTITUTION. Do you like booze? Get a mai tai. Do you like cheese? Go for a karaoke night. Do you like meat? Get the PuPu platter. Vegetarian? Get the Lo Mein. Oh my god. I live in SF, but I dream about the Lo Mein...so delicious...and without the weird flavor of the so-called "chow mein" I get out here. Whatever you get, enjoy it with the hot mustard and duck sauce. Mmmm. Duuuuuuuck sauce. Whenever I'm back in NH, I make a point to eat and/or drink here. Honestly, I have such great memories of this place and just straight-up love it. That's love with an L-U-V! I hope other Yelpers will enjoy it as well. read more

I love how three of the four "5-star" reviews are by people who live in California, but "have to stop by Haluwa whenever they're back in town!" What awesomely bad fake reviews. This is literally the WORST place I have ever stepped foot in. The staff is comically rude. The food is terrible. Just an awful vibe all around. read more

I fucking love the Halua. It probably doesn't deserve 5 stars..... but my family has been coming here for like 30 years. So I'm partial. And it's at the top of my "must eat at" list whenever I'm in town. Pu pu platter is awesome. Pork lo mein. And they have really good lunch specials. I think it's like $5. read more

This place has something but it's not what I'm looking for. My wife likes Chinese food while I don't. I should say I like a good genetal tso chicken for about 30 minutes until I feel a general malaise and the msg head ache kicks in. This is what I ordered tonight. It did not exceed my expectations. My wife liked her crab Rangoon. There is a scene here in the lounge, so there's something going on. The restaurant is a little dingy. I wouldn't go as far as to say dirty; just a little sticky like a thin coat of sweet and sour everywhere. read more

Haluwa - You will be hungry again in 10 minutes - Chinese Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire