Best Chinese food in the area hands down. Owners are great and service is fast. Recommend take out.

Kings Garden used to be my go to when I wanted to order out. Unfortunately, over the last few years I haven't been able to go as often as I'd like. In my most recent orders, chicken chow Mein was tasteless and had no sauce. The Szechuan chicken used to have a nice brown sauce with complex flavor, but this time there was no sauce, it was red and I think the only spice they used was crushed red pepper. And the egg rolls were greasy. To top it off I've spent more time than I like to in the bathroom after eating this. I'll be searching for a new Chinese restaurant because this one has disappointed me too many times. read more

Place is amazing. It's definitely small family owned business. The main guy has worked there for 10 plus years. One of two places in town that actually serves black pepper chicken which is delicious. Food is always fresh; very well priced. read more

Love their fried shrimp! Yummy! Best around here! I would give them 10 stars if it was possible. I suggest this place highly. read more

Fast service and super tasty sweet and sour chicken. Ordered on the phone and by the time I arrived, food was ready.

I was craving Chinese food and ordered this on a whim one day during my lunch break at work. I got the Pork Fried Rice and Chicken Lo Mein. I ordered on GrubHub and when I arrived the food was hot and fresh, bagged to go. The man at the register was very kind and greeted me with a smile. The Pork Fried Rice was just okay - I wish it had some more seasoning as it had a pretty bland flavor overall. However, the Chicken Lo Mein was very tasty and filling. It was packed with vegetables and the serving size was pretty generous. I had enough for leftovers later. read more

Food is ok but be careful what you order they seperate things that should come with the order like sweet and sour for ragoons

On my recent trip to CT, I had to have my KG. Was same as ever. I ordered the same thing I always do: szechuan wonton, szechuan chicken lunch special. Still great and a great deal. read more

I really love this place. Ive been coming here since I worked in Meriden 30 years ago and its been consistently good. My favorite is the spicey dumplings (#7 - and picture attached). They are just amazing. I go in and get just an order of that and steamed rice and Im good to go. It really warms you up on a cold day. Fairly friendly staff, but I will say the inside can be intimidating, its really outdated and worn out but believe me, the food is about as good as it gets, you wont be disappointed. read more

King's Garden - Spicy Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Been ordering here for years! Great food, and great service! Food quality is always is the same and what I expect.

Always enjoy the food and friendly service. Never have any problems with timing when we order takeout. Always enjoy the food especially on New Years Eve. read more

Kings Garden is my go-to Chinese food restaurant. I travel out of town to get take out. The Egg Foo Young is the absolute best! I've never had a bad meal there. The family that runs it is an honest and hard-working group of people. I just wish they'd open another restaurant closer to my home. They do not disappoint!!! read more

"Fast & Consistent" I work on Research Parkway which is around the corner from King's Garden. I never feel the need to order ahead because the service is always fast and the food is consistently prepared. I can't say it's the best chinese food I've ever had, but it is consistently good. I go there pretty much once a week and I'm always happy with the food. This week I had the house wonton soup and a house special fried rice. I enjoyed both of them. read more

my husband and I ordered the general tso Chicken dinner. It was so spicy could not eat. They Never have any sugar free beverages other than water. I mentioned this the last time still none they don't care about their customers. Place has gone downhill. Left our meal on the table uneaten I hate wasting money and food but we could not eat. read more

This is probably my favorite Chinese food restaurant. Give it a try. Average service...

This is exactly what it needs to be. Reasonably priced, quick, and tasty. Wasn't too hot on the fried rice tho. Stopping by again

When we visit the wife's family, King's Garden is our go-to Chinese place. The food tastes much more fresh than most Chinese take-out places and we're never disappointed with our stand-bys: General Tso's, which is breaded and spiced just right and the Shrimp and Broccoli, which tastes very clean and light. Throw in lightly seasoned and fresh tasting fried rice, a couple solid egg rolls and crab rangoon with a good amount of filling--I hate when it's all dough!--and you've got yourself a solid meal. This is definitely one of the better Chinese take-out places I've ever had. read more

This food has the best Chineese food in the area. The lunch specials are great. The place is nothing fancy, so we do takeout. Give it a try!

Been going here off and on for years. Last week was last time I will ever go back. Chicken with broccoli. Ugh. Mystery meat. I am not super picky but it was inedible and I threw it out even though I ran out to get it for lunch came back to office to eat it..then had nothing to eat once I dumped it. read more

One of my favorite places. I've been going since I was a kid so I am a bit partial. But I also know how the system works. I order general tsaos tofu since I am a vegetarian (not on menu but an easy substitution). I always make sure to order white rice and a spring role if I am doing the combo, too. More of a place where you order and pick up since seating is limited and a bit plain. There is free tea for dining in though. Quick service. For non vegetarians- My family tends to get boiled dumplings. read more

I ordered a bokchoy vegetable what I got is napa cabbage instead. The people who work here think all their customer doesn't know the difference. Please stop the lies! I will not eat at this place again. The food is not good too. read more

King's Garden - This is not a bokchoy vegetable - Chinese Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Not bad, not great, just normal old Chinese food. For the area, it's actually pretty good, though. Our favorite spot in Wallingford actually delivers to us out in this area, but we were out and about and wanted something quicker than delivery. King's Garden turned out to be a fine choice, though it's still not our number one, all things considered. Word of caution: they have two signs telling you that there is a $10 limit for credit cards, otherwise they will tack on an unreasonable surcharge. I generally try to avoid going to places like this unless I know I'll be comfortably over the ten dollar limit. read more

This is my go to place for good, fresh, and friendly food. This family owned business has been in Meriden for 20+ years and never disappoints. If you blink you might pass it by because the restaurant is in the back. Plenty of parking, fast courteous service, coupled with hot, high quality food. Who could ask for more. read more

My suggestion is to do research before eating here. My fried dumplings were pretty decent, their golden fingers(chicken fingers) dripping in oil, and lastly the boneless spare ribs. If I wanted slimy, chopped up pork chops I would have cooked them myself. That's what these are. It's my own fault for ordering outside of our normal place. Oh & p.s. Grab the Imodium if you plan on eating here. read more

King's Garden - Here is their "Boneless Spare Ribs"... Slimy, red, dry pork chops! - Chinese Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Not your average take out! Blown away by the human beef. It had a light crisp breading ,tender,and spiced just right. Not covered in that uniform "brown sauce" you see in many other places. My only regret is that I waited so long. read more

Best Chinese in Meriden. It's a shame they don't deliver because if they did I would eat here waaay too often. The General Tso's chicken is sweet and not very spicy, which is wonderful for me but might disappoint others. I've tried the sweet snd sour chicken, beef and broccoli, beef and mushrooms, shrimp lo mein and the wonton soup. They have all been spot on. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean, though there is not much for decor. It speaks a lot for the quality of the food that the restaurant is hidden off the street in a plaza that has lost its anchor store and sees very little traffic and yet they are always busy. read more

Best Chinese food in Meriden and I have tried most of the Chinese restaurants in town. Excellent chicken fried rice. Close to the academy.

Zero taste. I had sesame chicken combo and it was soooo bland...

If I ever move back to the east coast, at least 10% of that decision will be based on proximity to Kings Garden. Whatever combination of ingredients makes up their Cold Noodles in Sesame Sauce I have never found anywhere else. Their Egg Foo Young and anything in their brown sauce (shrimp with broccoli, chicken with broccoli, etc) or hot garlic sauce is too good to be true. I am not exaggerating to say that if I had to eat from one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be here. read more

The very best General Tso chicken in the area and beyond. The chicken is pleasantly lean for thighs, and the edges of the delightful chunks are crispy with a sauce that has just the right amount of " heat". The combination platter comes with perfectly cooked pork fried rice featuring generous pieces of pork. I was going to eat half and save the rest for lunch the next day. Five hours later, I gave in and gobbled up that "lunch." If you love Tso chicken, this is the place for you. read more

I've been coming here for 12 years now, since moving into the neighborhood. I've never eaten in - I always get takeout, so my review is focused only on the food, not the ambience. This place has some of the best ribs I've had, and their subgum wonton is very tasty as well. Call ahead if you are in a hurry - it can get busy at lunch and dinner. read more

One of my Favorite Chinese Food place. Always eat the rice, and enjoy the food made here, and I always finish my plate. But there is rude workers, I honesty go there just for thr rice. Also a negative, there is no wide variety of drinks, consider bringing your own. read more

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Chicken with broccoli!! So good and nice lady in the front. However rice is hard. Well def come back and order other items when I'm near the town. Good price. read more

Decided to swing by Kings Garden for a change of pace and ordered some dinner. An order of steamed dumplings and the Mongolian Beef entree did it for me. The dumplings were excellent -- good consistency and flavor, decent sauce, and overall were much better than expected. The Mongolian Beef was alright, but nothing spectacular -- just beef and scallions with a few slices of bamboo shoots and some baby corn in a basic brown sauce. The taste was ok, and the portion on the small side. If King's Garden delivered I'd probably order from them semi-regularly, but unfortunately they do not. They really aren't good enough for me to go out of my way to pick up the food they offer. read more

The best Chinese in the area! I love a few dishes here, but am partial to the lo mien!

Reasonable prices. They do substitutions on pretty much anything. Hate onions? Get water chestnuts! They're very accommodating. Everything is ready in 10-15 minutes. My favorite local place! read more

Top shelf business to work with on large office catering orders. The food is fresh and delicious. The staff friendly and helpful.

Not impressed with this place at all.went there craving good chinese.few good reviews made the decision to try I got a few things.general tso.very soft mushy but ok flavor which is why 3 stars.got the pork fried rice asked fir extra onions and extra bean sprouts.little onions and literally ONE bean sprout.the beef on a stick . weird taste.to much deep fried teriyaki?not sure. Just weird..egg roll over cooked almost inedible.also got the chicken RICE soup.it's LOADED with bean sprouts and cabbage.not thrilled with here and not going back. read more

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Never had chewy chicken before. Ordered General Tao's chicken and it did not taste anything like it. Save you money and go somewhere else.

This is one of the best Chinese places in Meriden. So its a bit of a circus for take out. Yes...no delivery at all but you won't mind. My coworker called and asked for chicken and broccoli lunch specials and they told her they don't have lunch specials. But when I picked up the menu there are clearly marked lunch specials. So lying essentially to try to get $4 more out of us cost you the 5th star. And there is no language barrier they speak wonderful English for which I give them credit for. Pick up was fairly quick but there appears to be no rhyme or reason to how they know who's order is who's. The food is perfect! Not over done with MSG and no after taste. You get a ton and this is why the food is worth a ride there and why they're successful. They offer eat in but there is no AC so you'll sweat your butt off in the summer and its not exactly spotless there. Draw your own conclusion there. We also had trouble finding an online menu when placing a phone order but they have what you like out of any Chinese place. The food is good...place an order. read more