This was a great visit! The service was super attentive and everything came out very fast. Beautiful restaurant! The strawberry cherry was a perfect amount of sweetness, and felt like it never finished. Typically if I'm in New York, I will just stop at Nan Xiang but Kung Fu may have influenced my next visit a bit. The chicken xiao long bao was SO good. The broth inside was perfect in my opinion (and my friend's haha) the vinegar was pretty much unnecessary. I honestly can't wait to get them again. The chocolate ones were different! A unique try but I don't think I'd get them again because of the consistency between dough and chocolate. We loved the pan fried Peking duck buns! The beef and peppers was a delicious plate! I'm usually bad with spicy but this was the perfect level of heat. Definitely visiting again soon. read more

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My daughter and I dropped in on Christmas after picking her up from the train station. After a long trip, she requested takeout over sit down. The restaurant itself is chic and modern. The staff was very attentive. They gave us our menus and escorted us to the cozy waiting area. We took our time, and felt very relaxed. When our order arrived, it was presented in a the cutest take out bag I ever saw. The whole experience was so enjoyable that we couldn't wait to get home and eat! We agreed that it was the best Chinese takeout we had ever had! FYI, our whole feast only $40.00. We had soup dumplings, pan fried dumplings, and an order of spice beef ramen soup, enough for two. We decided to make it a regular stop on our way home from the train station whenever she visits.i'm sure I'll return before then! read more

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The restaurant is really aesthetically pretty! I also enjoyed the knife cut noodle soup -- the broth was excellent. The stir fried bok choy was a little limp though tasty enough. The xiaolongbao and shengjian bao were not great though -- the wrapper on the xlb was a bit sad and the sjb wasn't very crisp. I guess those are the harder dishes to get 'right' though, so overall not bad! read more

The food is great! Everyone is always very friendly. However, the pacing and timing of ordering and getting cashed out is in need of improvement. We've dined here a couple of times now and while the staff is very nice it takes a little while before anyone comes to take a drink order. Twice now, we have sat and waited and waited for our check to pay for our amazing food. The waiter forgot our noodles last night but it was very very busy for the New year celebration. We did get our hand cut noodles in the end and they were great! Food is wonderful! We love the veggie dumplings, sticky rice shaomai, and the hand cut noodles. Do not miss the Taiwanese popcorn chicken. I believe it's seasoned with five spice and is crispy perfection. This place gets busy and can be a little loud but it is totally worth it. We will be back. read more

Kung Fu Kitchen - K3.Steamed Vegetable Dumplings - Noodles Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Great food always. Never disappointed here. Service can be a bit slow in the beginning but once they take your order, it is impeccable. They allow plenty of time in the beginning. Nice and clean surroundings read more

A new Chinese restaurant has opened up in town! I could not have been more excited to try this place! I have seen videos all of my socials and have been wanting a piece of home. The hand pulled beef noodle soups and beef scallion pancakes were yummy. I also enjoyed the house special stir fry noodle. The noodles were a bit overcooked, but still good nonetheless. Service was good and attentive. And the restaurant is pretty large with ample seating. Not the best Chinese food, but pretty good for what you can get in New Haven! read more

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Food was great for the price and portion size. Would recommend! Service was very responsive and courteous. read more

Kung Fu Kitchen - A1.Pork Xiao Long Bao J1.Pork & Shrimp Wonton Soup(6) - Noodles Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

We had heard a lot of hype around Kung Fu Kitchen, so we had to know if it was better than our current favorite for Chinese in CT - and it was!! It's easy to see why this spot has received Michelin recognition. The hand cut noodles were SO good, with a perfectly thick, chewy texture. The dim sum options were great, and they definitely have the best soup dumplings. I couldn't get over how good the white chocolate soup dumplings were for dessert! That was my first time ever having something like that, and the combination worked surprisingly well. Our server was attentive and friendly, and while it was a busy lunchtime on a Sunday, we found the dishes came out quickly. Exceptionally clean, even in the bathroom. We already can't wait to make another visit! read more

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Okay hot take here... i dont think the food is anything special. Scallion pancakes lacked scallions and were too crispy. I had better soup dumplings at ramen & bao in oxford. Everything was average. Noodle soup had no flavor and the noodles were very gummy. My husband on the other hand enjoyed everything. So to each their own! Worth a try. read more

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Pretty good restaurant! I recommend the Xiao Long Bao for sure. The mango slushie was also amazing. The beef noodle soup wasn't bad but I'd come more for the dumpling dishes. Service was fast and kind, would recommend! read more

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Welcome to New Haven, Kung Fu Kitchen! It's always great to see a new addition to the growing Asian food scene in the New Haven area. The interior is well-lit and inviting, with what appears at the moment to be a vacant drink bar immediately upon entering. While their drink menu featured slushies and bubble tea, only soda was available during our visit, and no alcoholic options in sight. The xiao long bao appeared visually different than expected, but the filling boasted bold flavors and wasn't too greasy. The cucumber salad was seasoned lightly and refreshing. The beef tendon with chili oil was decent, and I enjoyed the hand pulled noodle soup. I found the stir fry version however lacking and unspectacular, possibly being tailored for a more general American taste. The front-of-house staff appears to be mostly locally hired, though some employees might possibly be from other locations. As with any new opening, growing pains and learning curves are to be expected. I can see challenges in training new hires unfamiliar with the culture and desired service etiquette, while also fostering buy-in and excitement into the restaurant's vision and menu offerings. I'd recommend this restaurant for small to medium groups, but they have several seating options for larger parties as well. I'm hoping they can add more broth and seasoning choices for their hand cut noodles and ramen, but as long as consistency and standards can be sustained or even elevated, this will be one of my top spots for satisfying my dim sum and noodle cravings moving forward! read more

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The food was really good. We did have a mix up and get the wrong dumplings sent to us. They did not ever send us the correct ones when we asked what the ones we received were but we were already full and everything else was great so we didn't make a fuss. The onces we got were good anyways. We ordered a bunch of apatizers and they were delicious and filling. The place has cure decor and was inviting. I would go again. This will not let me upload my videos and photos. read more

The food was really delicious! But the service was ...odd. We had a large group which maybe was overwhelming, but I've never experienced anything like this before. Our table had ordered tea and water. Then server said he would bring tea and three waters, which seemed strange for a group of 8. Then we were only brought tea, and apparently the server had forgotten the water order, and then told us that he wished we had told him we wanted water earlier (which we did). Then he said we had to choose between tea and water because they didn't have enough pitchers and cups. They also don't have kid's cups anymore. After a couple more requests, they eventually brought us a small pitcher of water, but refused to bring more cups. The tea was really hot and took a while to drink, so we were very very thirsty by the time the tea was cool enough to finish so that we could repurpose the tea cups to drink water. So strange that they wouldn't give us even a few extra cups for water. The restaurant was relatively empty, maybe at about 1/3 capacity at the time, so it didn't really make any sense. They also brought out a different dessert than what we'd ordered, but it was so awkward after the multiple water refusals that we didn't say anything. Then there was a mix up with splitting the bill between two tables. They didn't seem to care that they had put several items from one table on the other table's bill, so we ended up asking to have it all put on one check so we could do an even split. Back to the food, everything was delicious! Our favorites were the pan fried dumplings (with soup inside, so be careful with the first bite!) and pork & crab soup dumplings. I also really liked the sticky rice shiu mai. Would definitely go back for the quality dim sum, but I'd be sure to bring my own water bottle, if you're trying to also drink anything other than water, to avoid unnecessary drama and excessive thirst. There's some metered street parking and a paid parking lot across the street. read more

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Love the simplicity of the menu! Food is good and filling, not overly seasoned or flavorful per se. Great place for a quick bite. Service is quick and everyone is super helpful. Restaurant and decor is very clean and simplistic, ambiance is also nice and quiet during the day! Overall experience was an 7/10. read more

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Amazing spot, definitely check this place out. Without question, order the pan fried Peking duck buns (they take 20 minutes to prepare, so get those in asap)...they hand cut noodles are so good. The only item we got that I wasn't impressed with was the scallion pancakes, they are very thin & crispy. I was wanting a thicker/chewier version, but still tasty. read more

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Modern and casual dining. Service was efficient. Servers were very friendly and helpful. Stir fry house fresh ramen noodles was delicious, portion is small. Pork soup dumplings were really good! Wrappers were thin and chewy! Filling was yummy! Steamed pork and shrimp dumplings were the best! Could tasted a chunk of shrimp inside the filling. Would definitely come back to try more dishes!!! read more

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The selection of dim sum here was more limited than I expected and the menu looked like it was designed for children, but what I did order was quite good when compared to other Chinese restaurants in CT. The beef scallion pancake sandwich was satisfyingly filling and not too greasy. Their xiao long bao (soup dumplings) come out hot with plenty of soup inside. (This is the best item here.) The Shanghai Pan-fried pork buns were also really juicy and delicious. The black fungus salad was well-seasoned. As for the spicy beef noodle soup, the broth was rich with flavor. The only thing that was a bit odd was that the Chinese Cruller was served with sweet condensed milk, making it more a dessert. That's not normally how it's served at other Chinese restaurants. It was also a bit denser and thicker that the ones I normally get at other places. Still good, just different. The service was prompt and friendly. The decor is modern and clean. It was definitely worth the drive. read more

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I had heard this place had opened and was looking forward to some xlb soup dumplings. It's in the Ninth Ward perhaps where Hunan House was..? Nice space and no wait on a Saturday at 12noon. We decided ahead of time we were on a strictly dumpling mission this time around and ordered sticky rice shu Mai, I've never had sticky rice as shu mai and crab and pork soup dumplings. Waitstaff seems to be floating vs dedicated to specific tables which is fine. Dumplings came out in about 15 minutes. Delicious! Legit, brothy and tasty soup dumplings, shu mai was tasty and earthy mushroom, very yummy. We'll be back, noodles and soup looked good, maybe next time. Beer is on the menu but I did not see any other liquor. read more

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Overall, I had a positive experience! The service and ambience were both good. Food was pretty good. Lo Mein 6/10 - Seasoning was spot on and noodle texture was pretty good, although could have been chewier. The dish was missing wok hei and the tea egg and lemon didn't really fit well with the dish. I would have preferred a stir fried or fried egg instead. Soup dumplings 8/10 -Meat was super bouncy and juicy. Skin was delicate but firm. Would have liked a bit bolder flavors with it. Chili Oil 9/10 - The best part of the whole meal and overcame some of the shortcomings in flavors. Bold, nutty, and spicy. The small bowl wasn't really conducive to pouring the chili oil and it was too liquid to pick up with chopsticks. A small spoon would be good for tables that are sharing the chili oil. Dumpling Sauce - Pretty standard and good. The container was awful to use though. It would either pour too much or too little. It would be better if it was stored in the same dish as the chili oil. Although this restaurant is not perfect, it has the potential to be one of, if not, the best chinese restaurants in new haven. I am looking forward to coming back! read more

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I've ordered takeout twice, but it doesn't compare to the dine-in experience. We were the last customers dining in that evening, but the staff and the manager, Sam, made us feel very welcome. All the dishes we've tried so far have been excellent -- the chicken stir-fry, the house special hand-cut noodle soup and stir-fry, and the must-try taro puffs. The drinks were also great -- the green grape and mango rosemary beverages were both excellent. This place is definitely becoming one of our favorite restaurants in New Haven -- 10/10! read more

The chicken steamed dumplings are so good. My princess loved the fried pork dumplings. We cannot wait to go back.

A new Chinese restaurant in New Haven ! They have dim sum, ramens , and the soup dumplings! read more

Kung Fu Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I think this is the best dim sum place in newhaven , the stir- fried hand- pulled noodle is the must try! And Excellent service! Me and husband live in orange, we will definitely come back ! read more

Kung Fu Kitchen - Shang Hai pan-fried buns and pork Xiao Long Bao ( soup dumplings) , sticky rice sumai ! - Noodles Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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An Unforgettable Culinary Experience at Kung Fu Kitchen - A Must-Visit in New Haven! From the moment I stepped into Kung Fu Kitchen, I knew I was in for something special. This gem in New Haven masterfully blends the artistry of traditional Chinese cuisine with bold, vibrant flavors and expert technique -- especially when it comes to their handmade noodles and dim sum. I started with the Roast Duck Stir-Fry Hand Cut Noodles, and they were nothing short of spectacular. The noodles had that perfect chewy texture that only comes from being hand-cut fresh -- hearty, springy, and full of character. The roast duck was tender with a crisp, flavorful skin, layered with a deeply savory soy-based sauce that coated each noodle strand beautifully. Every bite was a rich, smoky embrace. Then came the Roast Duck Stir-Fry Hand Cut Noodles with Crab Meat -- and wow. If the first version was excellent, this elevated it to another level. The sweet, delicate crab meat added a luxurious contrast to the rich duck, creating a perfectly balanced dance of flavors from land and sea. It's the kind of dish that lingers in your memory long after the last bite. The Xiao Long Bao -- I went for the Crab Meat and Pork -- were little pockets of pure joy. Delicate, thin wrappers enveloped a rich, savory broth and tender filling. They arrived piping hot, each dumpling perfectly pleated and bursting with that umami-laden flavor that only true soup dumplings can deliver. A small dip in vinegar and ginger, and they were heavenly. The House Special Ramen with Soup was another star -- deeply comforting and thoughtfully layered. The broth was rich and soulful, not too heavy, but brimming with depth. The noodles (again, handmade!) were perfectly bouncy, and the toppings were generous -- slices of meat, fresh greens, and a soft-boiled egg with a molten yolk that added velvety richness. To end the meal, I indulged in the Red Bean Puffs -- and what a delightful finale. These delicate pastries were crisp on the outside, light and airy, with a warm, subtly sweet red bean filling inside. A beautiful balance of texture and taste, and not overly sweet -- the perfect treat to wrap up a deeply satisfying meal. The service was warm and attentive, and the entire atmosphere had a cozy, bustling energy that made it feel both exciting and welcoming. Kung Fu Kitchen is a true celebration of craftsmanship, flavor, and tradition. Every dish tells a story, and every bite makes you want to come back for more. I'm already planning my return visit -- and bringing friends. This place is a treasure. read more

Me and my friend stopped by here yesterday since they just recently open. It was super busy so there was a small wait which was expected. I loved the ambiance and also found it cool that they provide bibs! Our waitress was nice but was not really attentive. I will give her the benefit of doubt since it was busy. We had the chicken steamed dumplings, chicken stir fry ramen, and shrimp stir fry ramen. The dumplings were a harder than expected but the stir fry ramen was great! Definitely would give them another try when it's less busy read more

Kung Fu Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

They have amazing, fresh food with friendly service. I have ordered the Vegetable Stir-Fry Hand-Cut Noodles and it is delicious. There's always a juicy lemon slice with it to add to the meal for pizzazz. read more

Kung Fu Kitchen - E5: Vegetable Stir-Fry Hand-Cut Noodle - Noodles Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Arrived for early lunch about 11:30. Parking was perfect with a coin/credit card meter spot in front of the restaurant. There's 3 public parking lots at each corner. So no issues parking at anytime. Walking into the restaurant was a cool wall of callagraphy writing and artsy prints. Greeted by our friendly server. She was very attentive and very professional. Servers use ipads as you order. They know each dish well as I hear them describing the different dishes to customers. I started with the beef and beef tendons with soup dumpling. The beef and beef tendons brought me back to the Real Shanghainese cold dish appetizer that I ate decades ago. Except it had enough heat at the end to say "Okay, it's starting to get warm in here." So to mellow out the heat I started with soup dumpling. The dumpling was tempered just right. At first I thought the skin of the dumpling was a little too thick BUT it was not. Each dumpling had a tasty spoon filled of liquid gold. Then we went on with something fried like our fried pork dumpling. Each fried pork dumpling was packed with flavor and as you can see from the pic below - perfectly pan fried. The only dish odd was the stir fried hand cut noodle. I found the noodles were a bit too saucy vs that dry finish stir fry which I'm looking for and the flavor was a bit too sweet for me. But definitley, good enough to take home as left over. They gave us paper box and beautiful Kung Fu Kitchen advertising thermal bag to carry home our food. The lunch was very good and everything else fell into place. For a cool, chill out and real deal Shanghainese dishes check out Kung Fu kitchen. They serve beer and working on their wine license. Nice place for date night. I'm coming back! read more

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The food was not fresh, and not what was advertised I ordered the chicken and rice, famous dish. It was just chopped up chicken. The rice was supposed to be cooked in the chicken broth. It was just plain white rice. They had a assortment of dumplings. Taste it like they came out of a bag and will microwaved the best tasting thing was my drink a mango concoction as people become more familiar with different kinds of ethnic foods. It's hard to fool them this place feels like a money grab if you had to order something I would probably advise you to do that. Ramen kinda hard to mess up instant noodles will not be going back read more

Food was fantastic . Great noodles . Black fungus salad was perfect texture. A must visit restaurant! read more

Kung Fu Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Our second visit - still during their soft opening - went very well. They slim down the menu (which is too bad because they are sautéed string beans were really good). Food arrives quickly and is exceptionally good. Service was attentive most of the time. The ambience is very nice. It's a fun place to eat. read more

We tried Kung fu kitchen because there are few Michelin recognized restaurants in CT. We were seeing a performance at the Shubert and I had read that the service was prompt and the restaurant was clean. Yes and yes, but the food was impeccable and generous. We shared the sticky rice shumai. The pastry was light and extremely fresh. We also shared house special (included beef, shrimp and tea infused egg) with ramen and the chilli peanut sauce. I have to say I was plenty surprised and impressed with the chilli sauce as I expected the typical spicy peanut butter type sauce but this was the real deal...chilli sauce with peanuts! I'm a hot and spicy person and this knocked my socks off. The noodles were also very flavorful and we had to pack them to go (remember 2 were sharing!) We did have to try dessert and DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT TRYING the Taro puffs. I can never capture the goodness in words. You just won't believe this is a root vegetable (ok google tells me it is technically an underground stem). Whatever it is...it is warm, sweet and wrapped in delicious fresh pastry. So get it...you're welcome. Will be back soon to introduce my children to this amazing place! read more

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They make the fresh noodles everyday ! I got a Stir Fried hand-cut noodles with beef! It was so good! And the dim sum was good too and authentic！ their servers are so friendly! Definitely will come back! read more

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I mean...it was fine? I've had worse, I've had better dumplings. The menu is a visual disaster, but the place itself is cute and the service was good. I ordered the steamed buns with bok choy/mushrooms and they were pretty flavorless. Husband ordered one of the Michelin starred entrees and the beef was all fat. Would I go back? Yeah, probably not. There are better Chinese places in New Haven and I'm not just saying this because I loved Hunan House, which was there previously. read more

So disappointed! Ordered twice and that's it. Right here at the house too. Ordered pork dumplings and Thai Iced tea...total bill $18.00!!!! read more

Wonderful flavor combinations. The hand-pulled noodles are an incredibly delicious base for whatever meat you'd like to add. Loved that they provide ample chili sauce, sliced ginger, and vinegar for the dumplings. I look forward to returning! read more

Kung Fu Kitchen - Crab & pork soup dumplings + duck hand-pulled noodles - Noodles Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Wait staff is all very friendly, but not very attentive and we needed to flag someone down to place an order. We didn't have any sauces available at the table & they were not offered until we flagged our waitress down again. The dumplings were pretty good. The baos were the best part of the meal. The noodles were very underwhelming. 3/5 of our party were sick immediately after dinner (stomach pain, diarrhea) which was very unexpected. I unfortunately don't recommend this restaurant. 1 star for the dumplings & bao & 1 star for the wait staff who all seem quite young & are very polite. read more

We wanted to love this place! We all ordered the noodles , some with shrimp, some with chicken. Unfortunately all 3 dishes were very bland- needing hot sauce or sweet chili sauce. Very surprising. The pumpkin mochi was also bland and very gummy. I would not go back, sadly. Service was attentive, venue is lovely, food was soooo disappointing! read more

We went today at noon,I had stir fried ramen with roasted duck,the ramen was ok,the four pieces of duck all had chewy fat/skin,two with a bite of meat and two looked like back bone no meat,nothing to write home about,the other dish we tried was house special ramen tail on shrimp beef and a brown egg,again ramen ok but definitely have had better Then we had two pan fried Peking duck buns that looked fantastic,perfectly presented no garnish and you guessed it no duck! Kind of on the sweet side mainly onion and some shredded specks of what I guess was duck. Wait staff (4)young women with very pleasant smiles. The room was bright clean very comfortable and music that was a loud mix up mash that needed attention! So the bill was $48 and change,we put a $100 dollar bill on the tray and she came right over and asked if we needed change. Once was enough,definitely wouldn't recommend this place. Michelin Star Restaurant??? You've got to be kidding me! Oh yes change please Stay away from the dumpling sauce,more like sour vinegar read more

Was hoping for an authentic Chinese spot in New Haven and Kung Fu delivered! Everything was delicious, we tried the cucumber salad- super crunchy and tasty, the beef ramen with peanuts - nice chewy hand-pulled noodles, and the pan fried dumplings- also superb. The service was wonderful and our waiter kept checking in and asking if we needed anything. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. We will be back many more times. read more

The wait to be seated was a little longer than expected. Aside from the food being worth the wait, we appreciated the attentive and friendly service, even though the place was packed. Kung Fu Kitchen is famous for soup dumplings for a reason. The black fungus salad was outstanding, as was the hand-cut noodle dish with roasted duck (sadly, the roasted pork was not available). read more