This place needs to be talked about more!!!!!!…read more Service is extremely attentive, quick but not rushed. The pricing is affordable for the portions. I tried the pork soup dumplings and they were some of the best I've had in the area. Rich, great thickness of dough, warm and salty. The buns are also a must, with its robust filling, it's a meal in itself. I recommend getting the ramen noddles with the beef and pepper dish. It had nice heat, well salted, beef was cooked well, not chewy.

Solid Chinese food option in the New haven area. It's an NYC transplant, so no points for local…read moreflavor. Noodle and dumpling dishes were all good, and they have a huge TV where they screen the men's world cup! ===== We ordered - spicy peanut sauce beef noodle soup (knife cut noodle) - 4/5 - decent soup flavor and the bief pieces were tender; knife cut noodles weren't overcooked - stir friend beef and pepper noodles (knife cut) - 4.5/5 - probably the tastiest item we got; pretty big portion - jiu cai he zi - 3.5/5 - this was solid; you get 2 largeish pieces. - vegetable bao - 4/5 - enjoyed these more than the jiu cai he zi; really tasty, mushroomy filling - crab xiao long bao - 3.5/5 - mostly tasted like pork; upon arrival they looked a little over-steamed based on how the skins looked. Pretty good but pricy - nan gua bing - 2/5 - I've only ever had this without a filling (and they look flattier - these were basically balls), and the red bean filling here really threw me off and made the whole thing overly sweet. This was a good-to-generous amount of food for four people. Staff were friendly and efficient, and I'd probably come back if I were in the area and wanted Shanghainese food. Make sure you get a spot near the TV if you're trying to watch it!

Fancied a bit of dim sum and chinese after outlet shopping so we stopped here on the way home. It's…read moretiny when you walk in and I was afraid it was going to be a wait but we were shown to a much bigger area downstairs and were seated straight away. The menu is very limited but oh so very uniquely special, which is difficult to find in CT for a Chinese restaurant. The pork ribs clay pot was almost a spicy Chinese curry flavor which was absolutely delish. We ordered pork soup dumplings, beef dumplings and shrimp dumplings. Kids and the Mrs were not disappointed. Big kid ordered the wonton soup which was a larger bowl than expected with a lot of wontons, seaweed, egg and some veg, yumm, The braised beef brisket noodle soup with bok choy was also an absolute winner with a good spice kick. We devoured and shared everything in our typical tapas fashion and thoroughly enjoyed all the unique tastes which will keep this place firmly on my radar. Excellent job guys.

Boiled is more like it - you'd think with a name like this, their dumplings would be better - thick…read moreskinned and tough. Add it to the long list of subpar New Haven Chinese restaurants. Why aren't there a slew of good ones here?

The food and service were ok. Nothing I would seek out again…read more The one thing that was outstanding was the green beans. They had a ton of flavor and I would highly recommend those. Overall score 6.8/10

Huge restaurant with lots of tables, great ambiance with plants hanging from the ceiling at some…read morebooths and the 'Bao Lab' where they're being crafted live. My booth was kind of in the middle of the room and was open on both sides so felt a little exposed and weird, I would have preferred a cozy booth with flowers or in a corner/against a wall. I guess that's on me for not asking to be moved, but it was weird I was sat there when it wasn't that busy. Service could not have been more friendly - both the hostess and my server were so incredibly nice and personable, especially since I was on a road trip and eating by myself. My server went out of her way to make me feel comfortable and to get to know me and was very sweet and attentive, which I really appreciated. I loved that there was a vegan option in almost every category of the menu. I got the Vegan Dumplings and was a little underwhelmed - the dumpling skin was so thin they broke apart easily when I picked them up with chopsticks, which made them even harder to eat. The presentation wasn't great and they were unevenly spaced and kind of deflated and small looking. They were also 90% mushrooms which I don't really like but will tolerate in Asian food, but the flavor was still pretty meh, and I normally go crazy for dumplings. I also got the Vegan Spicy Wontons, which were better than the dumplings and came in a similarly colored green wrapping. They were thicker than the dumplings but were a little difficult to pick up with chopsticks due to the shape. They were yummy but again pretty heavy on the mushrooms. I normally don't like spicy food but have been liking spicy Chinese dishes lately, and these really weren't too hot at all, so even if you're a little sensitive to spice you'd probably be okay with these. My favorite part was the Fruity Yogurt Tea with Boba that I got in the Mango flavor. It was a little frustrating to have to pay extra for Boba when this was listed under the 'Bubble Tea' part of the menu, so you'd think that would be included. My server recommended I get this at 30% sweetness, which was the perfect amount - I can't believe it was only 30% because it was still pretty sweet! It was tasty and came in a cute to go cup that I requested so I could enjoy it on my way home. I was surprised and sad they didn't have any desserts with a Chinese flair, like a dessert soup dumpling or anything like that. I'm glad I stopped in and would want to try the Vegan Soup Dumplings and Cucumber Salad next time - it was really hard to choose this time. I wish I was a little more excited about the food I did get, but the flavors weren't too special or exciting sadly. The branding and name of this place are phenomenal though and made me want to stop in the second I saw it when I drove by, so A+ to the creative team on that! If I were local I'd stop by for some of their happy hour etc. specials they advertise.

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

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

Years Later, Authenticity and Pride are still the words I would use to describe this place!!!…read more Have things changed since they first opened and post-Covid, Yes in operations, but the food remained consistently great. Their current operations could definitely use some great improvement! We arrived to a sign on the door saying reservations wete needed to dine- in. So i stood there and called. They encouraged us to get take-out but i said we were outside and was persistent on dining in. She said 5 minutes. They were already inside, but now they keep the front door locked to prevent ppl from just walking in. I think they prefer for people to order online but to me the food just wouldn't be the same taking it home. So this is real Chinese food. Not like the American stuff most people are used to, but Authentic Chinese like if you actually traveled to China. This place used to have 2 menus, 1 Chinese and 1 American "Chinese" but the woman said that they no longer Serve the American Chinese menu. It's mostly the Authentic cuisine and there were only a handful of American Chinese dishes still served. I could sense the owner's annoyance when 1 person in the group kept asking for dishes not on the menu. It was hard for this girl to understand that the Chinese food that she randomly eats isn't real Chinese food lol. I'm sure that they get a lot of that from Americans... Also note that some of the prices have changed, but the owner was upfront about it. The most accurate pricing is with their online take-out menu. I learned that with their culture, everyone typically orders a dish and then the food is served family style. So two people ordering one dish and splitting it, while not illegal it can be offensive to the culture. This time I started with the smashed cucumber salad. It was a good start definitely enough to share with the table. I tried the West lake thick soup. I had to ask what it was since there was No description, but I went for it. Don't remember exactly what's in it is but I would definitely get it again. The owner was more than happy to answer any questions about the food, the history, and their culture. We ordered a number of dishes, beef with scallions and onion, dbl fried sliced pork belly, crispy pork with sweet and sour, beef w/broccoli and potato w/ chili peppers. All were delish! It's definitely not the American version we are accustomed to. There were veggies we couldn't identify, while others used in ways new to us. The food was all very flavorful And everything is still made fresh in their kitchen. Another tip is Pleeeease don't ask for soy sauce, duck sauce, or any other condiments you are used to. They put their heart and soul in these dishes so It is very offensive. Appreciate the food as prepared, and don't try to Americanize out of habit. Taste it first, I can almost guarantee that you won't need it. Remember these are Chinese people bringing a taste of their culture to America. They don't want to be Americanized, which is why i noticed that most of their patrons are Asian. Definitely go with an open mind! Call ahead and reserve a table if you want to dine-in. Just Enjoy!

Service was a little slow, and they were out of certain dishes, but the food was fabulous. We…read moreparticularly enjoyed the pork hock (expensive but worth trying at least once), and the eggplant in garlic sauce. Will be back for those dishes!

I love that I found this place!! Since moving in the area I been looking for a reliable Thai food…read morerestaurant. The first few times I ordered take out from a delivery app and they instantly became a favorite take out in a rainy or snowy days. I have also dine in and always have to get their crispy roll. Their portions are decent. I usually can share my pho or any soup with my sister. The service is always good either eating in or picking up or ordering delivery. The chili oil is made in house and is delicious and must add to your broth.

I ordered the Pho Zaap Noodle soup which included beef broth, sliced beef, meat balls, fried…read moregarlic, bean sprouts, onion, scallion, cilantro, and rice noodles. The broth was flavorful and not too salty or sweet. I didn't have to add any hoisin sauce or siracha; I only added in a squeeze of lime. The sliced beef could have been a bit more tender, but it was still enjoyable. The meatballs, however, were tender. I loved the addition of the fried garlic, and it definitely elevated the broth. The lady who seated me and took my order was very kind and attentive. I will definitely be returning if I'm craving pho again.

Ordered sesame beef. Met driver to pick up the food, of course he wanted more of a tip than what…read morewas already given. Proceeded to bring in food and let me tell ya, I think it was one chunk of breading out in a deep fryer. I could not break the beef pieces apart. Threw this stuff away. My first and last experience for this place.

Food tastes fresh and is delicious. Prices are reasonable.The service is very good. It's a take…read moreout..

My partner and I love this place. The food is always fresh and the owners are gracious…read more Sat and talked with Wanda and co. for a good 20 minutes today. Restaurant is cute for date night vibes

Toka Asian Kitchen is such a cute little spot in New Haven. The place is small but super cozy and…read morewelcoming. Our server was not only friendly but also incredibly informative, offering great suggestions and answered all of our questions. I got the Behoon Goreng with vegetables and it was so good (Vermicelli Noodles w/ Vegetables) The rice noodles were cooked just right, and there were tons of fresh veggies. It was very authentic, light and delicious. If you're in the area and love good, authentic sian food, you must stop by!