It's been over a year since my partner and I have had this place, but we always think of it every time we pass by the area. This unassuming, family owned restaurant is a must eat for lunch or dinner when you're craving some Chinese that will hit the spot. We came here after some black friday shopping for lunch and loved it! The lunch prices are great and the food is delicious! The service was also quite good. We definitely recommend the crab rangoons which they give huge portions of. read more

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This week, I decided to order food from Jia Mai. The restaurant was busy, and I thought that would be a good indication that the food would be great. Sadly, that wasn't the case. EGG ROLLS: They had a funny odor and taste--not to my liking. I decided to dip one in duck sauce and was shocked to find that the duck sauce itself had a strong vinegar taste. The egg rolls went untouched after that. SOUPS: I ordered both wonton soup and noodle soup. Both were acceptable, but neither had much flavor. The wontons were floating in a sea of cabbage, which was interesting. The noodle soup was very pale--the broth and the noodles. CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI: The broccoli was as hard as a rock, and the chicken was as tough as shoe leather. Cost of this disaster: Approximately $35. For me, this was a one-time-only visit. I won't be ordering from Jia Mai again. read more

We ordered takeout from Jia. It was ready on time and the establishment seemed clean and well lit. They were great with allergies and the food was quite good (not greasy or salty), but lacked a bit of punch. Will definitely order again. read more

Jia Mei Asian Kitchen - Top to bottom: cashew chicken, basil beef, white rice, lo mein, and fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Loved this meal, came for a Saturday lunch and ordered two lunch specials which were the perfect portion. Everything we ate was delicious; the food came out very quick and very hot. The staff is really friendly and inviting. Service was great, overall. Really nice ambiance inside, the restaurant for a sit down lunch. read more

Jia Mei Asian Kitchen - Lunch specials: general Tso with pork fried rice and egg roll, and chicken lo mein with pork fried rice and spring roll - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

Best Chinese food in Connecticut. Edamame is fresh and full of flavor. Shrimp are like what shrimp used to taste like in the 80's... gulf/fresh/tasty. Dumplings are crispy on outside with chew on inside filled with tasty goodness---not a drop of oil on the plate. We've had almost everything on the menu and each dish regardless of appetizer or main, is distinct, never salty or overseasoned and they only use the freshest ingredients. Went their on Tuesday night and it was packed--made us smile bc these are the types of restaurants that should be packed vs the many posers on the shoreline. read more

Have eaten here many times before and food was good. This was the first time ordering take out, food had no flavor.

Delicious food and a terrific staff. The restaurant was clean. I'm looking forward to coming back soon. read more

Disappointed to say the least! Bland, cold food and the Pad Thai a big mistake! After hearing good things for many years we decided to give it a try. Can't understand all the positive reviews and totally agree with the negative ones. We won't be back. read more

Still the best! Always flavorful fresh and clean tasting food. We've made it our weekly date night!

1st time here... read the reviews.. a lot if 5/4 stars... however my rating is a 3 re: taste & quality of Chinese dishes that we had. Waitress were stellar btw, prices decent. What we had: hot & sour soup was neither hot or sour- flavor 3. Pork steamed dumplings very gamey flavor, no sign of scallions, mushrooms or Napa cabbage & outside dough VERY THICK!! Singapore mei noodles rating of 2 because it had those tiny tiny shrimp that are flavorless and very cheap, pork and chicken were VERY SMALL strips, not many. Dish was mildly spicy. The other dish was basil chicken with specks of basil (thus no basil flavor). Sauce was tasty though. Overall average except for those tiny cheap shrimp with the black dorsal track which really should not be used . Get bigger shrimp, clean them up and just cut them in pieces. read more

They served my friend bad pork and he got food poisoning. Management was very unpleasant and rude. I noticed that the kitchen was dirty Stay away!! read more

Me and my grandma have been wanting to come here for so long so we did I got the edamame which was nicely salted and general. Sal was chicken with broccoli and rice. General that was chicken had the perfect amount of sauce big flavor. Rice was very good. It was a nice little area will be coming back again. read more

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Jia Mei is a local restaurant that has become a staple in Madison. Very clean pleasant dine-in space, thoughtful efficient waitstaff, and good food. This is not one of those Chinese places with 200 menu choices, this menu is thoughtfully comprised of selections they prepare well. Kung Pao Chicken, BBQ Pork, Sautéed String Beans, Garlic Chicken never disappoint. read more

The best Chinese food in CT! Easily the most delicious crab Rangoon I've ever had. And I consider myself something of a crab Rangoon snob, so this is high praise. Our waitress was kind, efficient, and informative. She let us know the sauce and crab Rangoon (along with just about everything else) is made in house, and she took the time to explain all the ingredients that made the sauce stand out. The food is fresh and all flavors were spectacular. The veg in the pork lo mein and kung pao chicken was crisp and not greasy. Everything we tried was flavorful but not heavy or overly salty. We also noted that the staff was quick to clean, and kept the restaurant immaculately clean. Overall- A must visit! read more

Had the chicken Pad Thai twice there. Both times good and good portion sizes. The spring rolls were also quite yummy. read more

Frequently order takeout and have never had a disappointing meal yet. Staff is very friendly and food is prepared as it should be and is hot and delicious. read more

Excellent service and good! I ordered takeout, closer to closing time than not, and was given mainly fresh and delicious food and fabulous service. The gentleman even delivered it to my car door! I would definitely recommend and look forward to trying again for takeout and dine-in! I ordered the wonton soup, the chicken fried rice and the chicken teriyaki skewers! read more

Order fried dumplings, Order out within 2 minutes 2 where hot others where cold , so there sand bagged , there's no way fried dumplings are out in 2 minutes from time Order to time served to go no way possible!! read more

Have ordered many times from jia mei. Very disappointed in their garlic chicken tonight. Very little chicken and all veggies. If I wanted a veggie only meal, i would have ordered that and saved $ read more

A weekly staple ! Always welcoming. Good Food options on the CT Shoreline are limited and we consider ourselves very fortunate to have Jia Mei in town. Always a good meal be it chicken beef pork or fish they have you covered. The ambiance albeit limited is spotless and that is always a priority. Always good food! read more

My daughter and I were out this way, so decided to stop in and, we're so glad that we did. The place is very clean and nice. All of the food we got was excellent. We got the crab ragoon, chicken lo mein, pork fried rice, and beef and broccoli. Pictures are posted as well. Our waitress was amazing and very helpful. Can't wait to go back read more

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I really enjoyed Jia Mei. I was looking forward to eating noodles and they didn't disappoint. Serving sizes were large and tasty. The Singapore noodles were my favorite, flavored with aromatic curry, neither dry nor wet. The beef was tender and juicy in the pad Thai. The General Tso's chicken was sweet and crispy. The dumplings were homemade and the sauce they were served with complemented the beef perfectly. Service was prompt and efficient, starting with a glass of rose wine I ordered, which was mellow, not overly sweet at all. The place is newly renovated and comfortable for sit in meals. The price is great, inflation friendly! I would recommend Jia Mei to anyone who appreciates quality Chinese food. read more

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Best Chinese food around. Gen tso chicken is great. Try this place. Friendly staff too.

This place is soooo good! Fresh, and tasty! Was afraid we weren't going to be able to get a table and we lucked out!

Never disappoints - always on point and fresh. All the employees are polite and the place is spotless/clean.

Consistently great food. Small menu compared to run of the mill Chinese places, but good selection and fair prices. Nice atmosphere for dining in as well. read more

Brought my friend here after bragging how great this food is! He was not disappointed! He absolutely loved the sesame chicken and I had the chicken with garlic sauce. Everything is cooked fresh and perfectly! Healthy food here! read more

On the positive side, the service is good and pretty fast too. Pricing is fair. Access is easy. Negatives: twice they have made my mistakes in my order ( shrimp not beef). Food is a variable I like the sesame chicken. read more

Clean. Nice. Delicious food Willing to go there again! Kids friendly. Clean bathroom too read more

I live in San Diego, CA now but grew up in New England. This is the place I love coming to when I visit my sister's. The staff and food are awesome. Chicken fingers Fried rice Beef chow fun Duck sauce Those are my goto's and always leave me happy. read more

We love it here! Never disappoints. The food is always fresh and staff are very friendly.

Great food. I especially love the fried rice and the Fish Filet in Black Bean sauce. I almost always order to go, but they have upgraded the dining room as well. read more

It's the third time I came here. I don't live close by, but somehow when I went to east CT, I ended up eating dinner here. The food is decent Chinese takeout style food. I feel it's less greasy and heavy than most Chinese takeout. read more

Jia Mei Asian Kitchen - Spicy garlic chicken - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Connecticut

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Absolutely the best Asian cuisine on the shoreline in CT. The food is soooo clean and so is the restaurant. I've been here 10 times. It lacks ambiance, but who cares, with fantastic and consistently terrific meals such as theirs!!!! read more

Had a delicious lunch there today for the first time! The restaurant is spotless and waitress was great. I had gluten free Cashew Chicken and my husband had Sesame Chicken. Fresh and Delicious! Our appetizer was loved by both of us and gluten free...Avocado Shrimp. Jia Mei means "good food" in Mandarin and this restaurant delivers in full measure. Highly recommended! read more

I'll start this review saying that normally I am NOT a fan of Chinese food. I probably have Chinese food once a year but after going to Jia Mei we actually ordered it two weekends in a row! This place is great. WAY less greasy than other places and it tastes much fresher than anything else I've had in the area. We ordered the fried rice, general tso chicken and crab rangoons. Everything was delicious! If you are searching for a take out place, I would highly recommend Jia Mei! read more

I can't believe I haven't tried this place earlier. I have a business across the street. I stayed late at work and didn't feel like cooking so I opted for some take out. Well I definitely made a great choice by picking Jia Mei. The person that answered the phone was very helpful. I had a ton of questions because I have gluten allergy. The food was outstanding. Probably the best I've had since moving away from the New Haven area. The chicken and rice soup hit the spot. Spare ribs were very tasty. My husband had the lo mein and said it was awesome. Yes, it is a little pricey, but I don't mind spending a little more for quality. Also the restaurant is extremely clean. My new fav. read more

Best asian food between guilford and old saybrook. friendly staff. reasonable prices.

Service was fast and the pick up was convenient on a Sunday evening, but the food was pretty bland and disappointing. My fault for ordering Pad Thai from a Chinese restaurant, but the sweet coconut milk sauce was no substitute for a fresh Tamarind sauce w/ lime. The chicken fried rice was just that - some thinly sliced tender chicken slices and greasy rice. There was some egg, but no green onion, broccoli, peas, carrots - nothing to give it some texture or freshness. Wok fired vegetables consistently primarily of canned product, such as water chestnuts and baby corn. read more

Really authentic Cantonese food. Best Cantonese restaurant in Connecticut. We ordered steamed fish and some traditional Cantonese cuisine. Every dish was so delicious. Will certainly come back when I travel on I-95 by car. read more