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La Bori China

3.4 (60 reviews)
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6 Piece Fried Dumplings
Allison C.

I've been curious about La Borichina for years, so my husband and I finally stopped in for a quick dinner on a Friday night. We ordered ahead online and then ate in. The food was piping hot, and while I've had better Chinese and Puerto Rican food, the combo together was unique and tasty. The beef in the chow mein was surprisingly tender, there were big pieces of chicken in the lo mein, and overall the portions were huge. Loved the fried chicken with fried rice and fries, and the Mofongo was also pretty solid. Definitely not bad and we would come back! Decent seating area and the workers were pleasant.

Mofongo con Camarones
Raiza R.

Been here a few times and realized I had not done a review yet. Food is fine. I'm Puerto Rican born and raised on the island so it's hard to impress me with the Rican food here in the US. I know they recently opened a location in Hartford and it's not going so well so that's unfortunate. Luckily I am close to this location so I've only tried the food from their Waterbury restaurant and I like it. Obviously have been back a few times and do recommend it if you're passing by. I wouldn't do it all the time tho. Prices are CRAZY. Went with my boyfriend and we paid $71 for the two of us. I will share a picture of our receipt. Two passion fruit juices were TWENTY DOLLARS. Charging for mayo ketchup is also crazy. If you're offering Puerto Rican dishes and that's basically part of the dish it's crazy to be charging the customer. Place is clean. Don't love the actual location as it's next to some dumpsters and the parking lot is always dirty. If you're in the area try it otherwise this is once in a blue for me. Sorry Bori China. As a Rican born and raised in the island myself I get you gotta make your money but this is a bit much.

Kathleen S.

Food was good here if you like Asian and Latin fusion. I ordered crab Rangoon and I loved how they didn't put too much cream cheese inside and the texture was thin and crispy/crunchy. I also got boneless spareribs with rice . I would give it 3 stars because the porks flavor was alittle off. Tasted overally smoked . Lastly , I enjoyed the tostones they tasted good, but I'm not used to having garlic on them. They had a different unique flavor. Service was fast and staff was friendly. Restaurant was clean.

Yummy! Boneless Spare Ribs with mofongo, Sweet & Sour Chicken combo, and Boneless Spare Ribs combo
Jessenia M.

The food was so good, seasoned very well but not overly salty or oily. It was packed so I knew I was gonna wait but they did the fastest they could and we got our food faster than we thought. Service was good no attitudes or nothing despite how busy they were.

Beef and Beef Broccoli fried rice and fries.
Kim T.

La Borichina in Waterbury is so worth the drive! It's a perfect fusion of Spanish and Chinese flavors, and every bite was seasoned to perfection. The portions are huge--one order can easily feed two people. I'm obsessed with the tostones and fried pork chunks--add the garlic sauce and thank me later! The pork had a hint of soy sauce that gave it an incredible umami flavor. I also tried the beef and broccoli with fried rice... the beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender. Hubby loved the spare ribs combo. 10/10 There's something for everyone--rice combos, noodles, seafood, you name it. Don't skip the Frescas, either! Plus, the decor gives total Puerto Rico vibes--super clean, spacious, and beautifully done. Highly recommend!

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Maribel G.

La BoriChina - Waterbury, Connecticut I saw someone mention La BoriChina and knew I had to check it out. Located at 105 Meriden Rd in Waterbury, Connecticut, this place serves Puerto Rican-Chinese fusion--a combination I've only ever had back on the island. I got up, dressed quickly, grabbed a coffee, and headed out, hoping for some fried chicken and Puerto Rican pork fried rice. The first thing that caught my eye was the drive-through. Around here, drive-throughs are usually just for fast food, so seeing one at a Puerto Rican-Chinese spot felt unexpected in the best way--like watching our food and culture evolve and progress. The building sits on a small incline, so watch your step when getting out of the car--the sidewalk has yellow-marked elevated sections. Outside, everything was spotless: no moss, no winter mess, and the parking lot was free of garbage. Walking in, the cleanliness continues: the front counter is large and brightly lit, bathrooms are to the left, and tables line both sides. It's mostly takeout-focused, but plenty of seating is available if you want to stay. Salsa music played, giving the space a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger. I even checked the restroom before ordering, and I was impressed--not just recently cleaned, but clearly maintained consistently. Ordering was easy. The employee was friendly, professional, repeated our order back, and handed over a buzzer. From our seats, I could see customers being helped quickly. The only wait was for the food itself--about 23 minutes. What we ordered (with prices): * Pork fried rice with pepper steak - $14.99 * Pork fried rice with pork chops - $14.99 * Garlic fried plantains - $5.95 * Three pieces of fried chicken with fries - $9.99 * Large passionfruit drink - $10.00 * Small piña colada with cherry - $8.00 * Coca-Cola - $2.79 * G100 to-go fee - $1.00 Desserts (ordered before leaving): * Coconut flan - $3.25 * Tres leches - $3.25 Subtotal: $6.50 Food impressions: * Pork fried rice with pepper steak: Rice was grainy (just how I like it) and pepper steak was soft and well-seasoned, though a couple pieces had cartilage. Fries came with it, but sweet plantains would've been a better fit. Rice needed a touch more salt, and fries were soft rather than crispy, though they tasted fine. * Pork fried rice with pork chops: Pork was soft, juicy, and pleasantly large. Well-cooked overall, though a little adobo, salt, or pepper would've elevated it. * Garlic tostones: Slightly soft but flavorful. * Fried chicken: Crispy without being overdone--the crunch was perfect, though could've used a pinch of salt. Portion sizes are generous. Two people could easily share one pork fried rice with pork chops. Drinks: The specialty drinks came from fountain dispensers, like a classic cuchifrito spot, and were cold and flavorful. I was especially pleased to see a fountain Acerola drink--a rare find I haven't even seen at the Cuchifrito back home. Prices were a bit high ($8 small, $10 large), but I'd still get them again, especially the passionfruit. I LOVE PARCHA! Service was consistently friendly. The employee who took my dessert order even complimented my handbag, and everyone behind the counter was sweet--eye contact always met with an immediate smile. Everything looked well organized and well-stocked, and all employees were well-groomed and clean. When we walked out, by the time we got to our car right in front, we could see them already cleaning the tables--talk about staying on top of things! And let me be clear--when I say clean, I mean abuela-and-all-the-Titi's-scrubbing-with-the-hose clean. The kind of clean we do back home. Would I go back? Definitely! The pepper steak was flavorful, and I'd love more. Next time, I want to try the Mongolian beef and grab another round of fried chicken. Maybe not too often--the drive is an hour and 15 minutes--but it's absolutely worth it for a taste of authentic Puerto Rican-Chinese flavors.

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Yvonne H.

This is a fusion Puerto Rican food and Chinese food restaurant. The walls are adorned with Puerto Rico culture decor. There is only sitting indoor. They do have a drive thru and ample parking in a lot. This is my 2nd time going to this location. The first time I went it was a weekend and it was super busy we waited over an hour for our food. Everything was delicious. This time it was a Monday around 2pm and it was pretty much empty. The food took about 15 minutes to arrive. We had a mofongo, fried rice combo with rice and garlic chicken. The food was good but not great like last time. I was asked if I wanted mayo ketchup with the mofongo and I said yes two please thinking it was included. They charged me $1 per small side of mayo ketchup which I thought was ridiculous. The plates of food are already costly. Why not include at least one with the mofongo or charge a nominal fee. I'm starting to agree with some of the other reviews. The food is overrated. I'd stop again if I happen to be in the area, but I wouldn't go out my way like I did in the past to come dine here.

Mongolian Beef combo
Tony H.

Mongolian beef combo was delicious. I really liked the tenderness of the steak and the sweetness of the sauce with a touch of heat. Very tasty. The fried rice is great! The fact that it has ham in it is very familiar to me growing up eating my families boricua cuisine. I thought the fries on top were interesting and I can take 'em or leave 'em. The portion is what makes this such a steal at $15 you get food for days. Leftovers are the best! Service is fast and it's easier to get in and out on a weekday before noon than any other time. This place has a tendency to be packed! There is plenty of room inside and everything here is packaged to go, so then you just find a seat.

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Douglas S.

Watched a lot of videos about this place read several reviews centered just up the street from the Brass Mill shopping center so really looked forward to this meal as I have not been out in sometime. Parking was pretty busy with overflow going down to another lot at a local business that thankfully was closed. The smell emanating from the building as I parked drew my attention and my hunger to what I expected based off this aroma to be an eventful meal. Like most Chinese style restaurants you will find the food is mostly designed for take out. You can eat inside at several tables but even if you eat in your getting your food in Styrofoam Containers with a plastic fork. They don't have a selection of hot sauces but you get little packages of a generic sauce which I was a little disappointed by that. I was hoping to try something eclectic and different like this Chines / Puerto Rican food flair restaurant. They have a drive thru that was closed but mostly walk into an Asian flared room with simple one line ordering then step over to pay. Now most of the meals are combos with a chines flair. I had fried pork with onions over fried rice that they throw fries on. I wanted nothing to do with the fries that by all account looked undercooked. I substituted an extra for fried plantains. I was swayed to go with the garlic flavored expecting the recommendation from the owner to be a true score. What I found was not the plantains I was looking forward to but looked more like tostones. These chips had no taste / no flavor / no spice no hint of garlic and by all accounts set my mood for this meal and disappointing experience. Now My friend went with a chicken combo with mofongo so he got no fries and also was not impressed with the plantain option My meal the rice was very good with really nice taste and very flavorful with chunks of pork meat mixed in nicely throughout the rice. My fried pork was a little different and it wasn't your standard fried meat and had more of a texture and taste of a traditional Chinese spare rib. The meat was moist not dry and the taste was not what I expected, I am used to having fried pork and this is not fried pork but a decent spin on the style. My friend enjoyed his chicken and mofongo but also felt like he was looking more for a Puerto Rican flare than this Chinese version. I found my meal to be decent , it was cooked ok but is not my style. I was hoping for more of a combo rather than an overpowering Chinese flare to my meal. Was it worth the trip it was. But I would not rush back.

Tostones with garlic sauce
Ray E.

This is a hidden gem. I am from NYC and this food beats any Chinese food I have eaten. And I have eaten a lot of Chinese food and eaten Chinese food everyday at home, so I know what I'm saying. Don't sleep on this joint. 5 stars for the food, the service and the place. I can't wait to go back to Connecticut and eat here again and next time, I'm bring food home. Thank you for the delicious food. Keep it going. Don't change please.

Pepper Beef Combo
Sarah N.

Let me start by saying La Borichina is extremely overhyped. Their food tastes just like any other Chinese food I've ever had. That being said, it is good and the portion sizes are large enough to easily last me 3 meals. I especially enjoyed the boneless spare ribs. However, I don't think it's worth waiting in line for. I had to wait 40 minutes but luckily was able to run errands in the meantime and come back so I didn't mind too much. They also ran out of toilet paper in the women's restroom, but the staff was kind enough to let me use some flushable wipes they had on hand.

Garlic chicken with pork fried rice
Mary E.

Here Iam trying a new place again. Big space comfortable seating. I've heard so many things when the food truck was open that I wanted to try it my self. Unfortunately the truck was shut down because a new project was in place. I waited until today to check why people were so hyped up so Ive heard also the quality was not the same but still I wanted to give it a shot. And it is a NO from me. The chicken looked boiled with big pieces of onions and the flavor was so strong that I couldn't get rid of the onion flavor coming up my throat, it was supposed to be garlic chicken but it had no garlic . The rice was just ehh pork fried simple rice And I don't want to forget the pool of oil at the bottom of the tray. So thanks but not thanks

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Jo S.

Everything we bought was delicious. The service was excellent being that they were busy between the drive thru and the people inside ordering. It seemed like there were a good number of regulars that spoke with the owner.the inside of the location really hits home in Puerto Rico. Many tables available, and the bathrooms were clean. Very authentic Puerto rican Chinese Cuisine.

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Food is very good and ready to eat in minutes. I really like Spanish food and Chinese food but it's even better when you put them together.

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