Mama Chow is a small, cozy Vietnamese restaurant run by a wonderful mother-and-daughter team. These ladies are soooo nice and courteous! They make sure your glass is always full and check in regularly to make sure everything is just right. For appetizers, we had the KFC Bao and the Vietnamese crispy rolls both were delicious! We also tried the Udon Supreme with seafood. The noodles were nice and thick, with a satisfying chew, and the sauce had great flavor. My brother had the Kon Loh Mee, a.k.a. KLM noodles, which he really enjoyed. Great food, warm hospitality, and wonderful service. This place is definitely worth coming back to! read more

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Friend brought me here to try PARKING - while on the main drag they do have a small parking lot so some options but might be tough during peak times ENTRANCE - be careful as the actual door to get in is on the side of the building not in the front adjacent to the Main Street AMBIANCE - not a high mark at all. Pretty bland decor. There are at most 11 tables plus a small counter style area for another half dozen patrons The chairs are also not that great but that is a matter of preference. Personally I hate those half back designs with cheap metal and plastic MENU - it's not that large for lunch and frankly my friend did the ordering so I didn't really see it SERVICE - this was 5 star for me. Both the waitress and bus lady were attentive and congenital APPETIZERS - we experimented with the dumplings (fried in spicy oil) they were terrific We tried their chicken wings, they were good. They came with only 4 per serving and had a lollipop cut in an unusual more vinegar tasting sauce Tried their chicken wings spare ribs that were decent but over cooked. Even though the seasoning was different and tasty ENTREES - we tried their special fried rice which was excellent. I liked the whole fried egg on top as a unique garnish LIBATIONS - not a lot of variety but the Sapporo beer in the big cans were Muy bueno PRICE - hard to say because beer was probably more than food. The bill for two people with a 20% tip was $120 read more

Many of the dishes will resemble what you find at another wonderful Fairfield establishment called Meca Noodle for a reason, the main chef started his own Place and it doesn't disappoint. The spicy seafood dishes are amazing. The fresh vegetables like the eggplant are amazing, cucumber salad, perfectly marinated. sautéed string beans, perfectly crispy and the nightly special of a crispy roast. Chicken should be on the regular menu. read more

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I came back to try the hot oil dumplings and they were excellent, with a tender flavorful pork filling inside, and crispy shallots to add a textural element with hot chili oil and fresh cilantro. This is a generous portion which filled me up ( I was originally going to order 2!) The chili oil is hot, but not so hot and I wanted to drink what was left! Great app for sharing. The homemade limeade was so nice, no too sweet or tart, perfectfully balanced. It all hit the spot. The place was packed soon after I arrived at 4:30pm on a Sunday. read more

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Friendly, helpful service. Casual not fancy & excellent food! We ordered several appetizers- everything was fabulous. We'll be back! read more

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What a breath of fresh air dinning here. The hospitality is what won me over. The way they cared about making sure everyone loved their food. The tiny cozy feel to the restaurant feels welcoming. You leave feeling well taken care of and well feed. 10 out of 10. read more

Possibly one of the easiest 5 star ratings I've ever given out, Mama Chow's has delicious food. The inside is nice, and service is great. But the food, man, the food. We ordered the KFC bao buns - very tasty right off the bat. Then we got an order of the KLM, a spicy miso ramen and the pho king. All were excellent. The KLM noodles were sweet and the pork tender and delicious. The spicy miso ramen was excellent - perfectly spicy while still delivering flavor. And the short rib in the pho king was excellent. Can't believe I haven't been here before and now I can't wait to come back. read more

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A lot of times, take out cannot compare to the quality of the food when it is served hot and straight from the kitchen. This must have been the case with Mama Chow. We ordered several dishes but most of them were dry by the time they got back to the house. Based on other people's happy reviews, this must not be representative of what the restaurant normally produces. The place was crowded when we arrived to pick up our order so I guess it is not surprising that it was still not ready even after waiting. Our favorites were the bao buns (we ordered the KFC chicken and the pork belly). The portions were generous and, even though, as stated, they were dry, we especially liked the pickled veggies that came with the pork belly version. The crispy roll was crispy but again, not that hot, understandably, and needed a lot of sauce. The hot oil dumplings , KLM and grilled pork with sticky rice were fine. The mala beef seemed to be floating in oil. All in all, we were disappointed but we may try Mama Chow again, this time dining in and hoping for better results. read more

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This has to be one of my favorite casual dining spots! The food is so authentic, flavors are rich and tasty. The laksa options are great but the vegetable laksa is the best. The Malay tofu has complex flavors that are the perfect hint of spicy. The mushroom dumplings are worth every bite. The service is as fast and pleasant as can be. read more

Friendly service. Short wait for a table and great food. The mushroom dumplings were the best I ever had. The spicy dumplings were excellent and the noodles with chicken and brisket was delicious. read more

Hidden gem here in Bridgeport. Very authentic fried noodles and curry. Cheap and friendly staff!

I love this place. Fresh, amazing food and you can get some real heat with the chili wontons which I usually get 2 orders of. Stuffed to the brim, great chili oil, and covered with fresh greens and onion crisps. They do great takeout too so if you prefer to eat in front of the tv like a gremlin (i see you, it's ok), don't be afraid to order online! :) read more

I lived (and ate!) in Singapore/Malaysia for four years. Mama Chow's is as authentic as it gets. Incredible good food, very reasonable prices, and excellent service. read more

Absolutely incredible food, service, and the ambience is nice as well. The food and service were the star of the show. The KFC buns and mushroom dumplings were delicious and perfect. My Pho King was delicious and memorable. Portions are super generous and prices are reasonable. Look greatly forward to my next visit! Light years better than Mecha! Love to support small family run businesses read more

Mama Chow - Duck weekend special - Noodles Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

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I never leave reviews but I had to for this place. I got the KLM and it was delicious. My mom loved her meal as well, along with my 8 year old sister. The service was amazing, the place was cute, the music was good. Absolutely loved it. If I lived here I would eat here all the time. read more

This place is the go-to place for hot pho and spicy noodles. The service is great- they sit you down with a nice warm smile. The Yaki Udon Supreme is spicy and nice; and the Pho Grill is hot and yummy. read more

AMAZING!! The hot chili oil dumplings were so juicy and delicious. The grilled beef pho was sensational, and the KLM was just as good. The service was great--everyone was super nice and really cared about what you needed. The ambiance was perfect with the twinkly lights and chill music. The bathrooms were very clean and the soap smelled great. read more

Mama Chow - Hot Chili Oil Dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

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Absolutely unbelievably amazing that it is pretty ridiculous that I can rate a place this goooood. Zillion stars. Food was just one reason. The simple menu is way off the charts in quality and taste- tried almost everything since we had a large group Family-run business with a sophisticated and brilliant knack for good food and the dishes come out blazing hot. That is fresh - no wait time. That is superb timing and execution. This is almost the calibre of a Michellin restaurant. This review will not do it justice. They take no reservations and the workers were nonstop working. The kitchen did not have a break all night - tables were just turning over. Goodness!! This is the major reason why the location is receiving a bajillion stars from me. Everyone raved about the good food. For me the showstopper was the pandan panna cotta - oh my louise! The tip for us was 30% - so so so well deserved, and we decided at the end to add additional, end of night. Service is undeniably above and beyond - they poured water nonstop and was able to keep asking the customers to check up on them. These steps in caring wholeheartedly for customers may not be even taught at the finest hospitality training school. The authentic touch with their customer service comes with genuine character and that was really felt throughout- partially as a family-run operation but the staff/owners also carried the night with cordial ambiance. They took their time with the tables to offer recommendations and showed no signs of frustration. (very hard at times when a restaurant is sooo busy!) Kudos to small businesses. Good luck! Please support the local gems like this one!! read more

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Great portions, great flavor! Perfect spice and friendly staff. We had an amazing lunch and do not expect the portions to be so big compared to other places and it was greatly appreciated. I've already told coworkers about this place because we had such a wonderful experience! Thank you to the friendly and hospitable staff as well. read more

5 stars - this place is SO GOOD! A hidden gem with a variety of hawker stand style dishes. As an Asian person I find it an ominous sign when an Asian restaurant doesn't have many Asian customers -- not the case at Mama Chow! I was pleased to see customers were plentiful (both dine-in and takeout) and the majority were Asian. We tried: KFC Bao, crispy Vietnamese rolls, shrimp butter yolk, laska and the bubble waffle for dessert. KFC Bao - two big baos with a generous portion of crispy fried chicken. Really delicious! Crispy Vietnamese Rolls - Must try. Super crispy (interesting batter) and hot with a wonderful nuoc mam dipping sauce. Shrimp butter yolk - not my favorite but my wife loved it. I admittedly am not the biggest shrimp butter. Laska - Wow, incredibly hot, sour and flavorful. Giant portion loaded with chicken and roasted pork. Jammy egg was perfect. Bubble waffle with black sesame ice cream - I thought the waffle was a tad overbaked but the ice cream was perfect. Service was friendly and fast; we spoke to the owner who is from Malaysia so you know the food is authentic. The food is very affordable and portions are HUGE. We had to take home most of the laska, a KFC bao and a roll! We will definitely be back! read more

I visited Mama Chow (No. 8) as part of my tour of CT Yelp's Top 25 Places to Eat. Mama Chow is a cozy, modern and casual Asian Fusion spot serving ramen, other soups, small plates, noodle dishes, etc. Service was very friendly. I was impressed with the two dishes I tried. The mushroom dumplings in creamy miso sauce were savory and delicious. They were topped with greens for contrasting color, texture and flavor. I recommend this dish. I also ordered the CKT (aka Char Kway Teow). It was more or less a stir fry of things such as sweet Chinese sausage, fish cakes, bean sprouts, egg, choy sum (a leafy vegetable that reminded a bit of mustard greens) and short and wide noodles, served in a savory glaze. The dish, which came out steaming hot, was delicious and such fantastic comfort food. If I lived in the area, I would order it regularly after sampling the rest of the menu. Definitely check out Mama Chow. Five Stars read more

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mama Chow. The most unique Asian restaurant I've found in the CT area. This is a restaurant you can always count on for a delicious meal. They are kind, welcoming, and consistently dishing out wonderful food. This spot will quickly become a favorite. Their delicious broths are especially comforting on a cold winter day. Next time you're in the area and in the mood to try something different, try them out. You won't be disappointed! read more

Mama Chow - Laksa - Noodles Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

I really like this place! The owner is Singaporean. They have excellent laksa here. It was so cheap and delicious. We couldn't believe how much meat was in our noodles! The place is cozy and clean. The staff here were super nice. I can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Mama Chow is one of our most favorite places to go eat in the area. I absolutely love the kind people that work there, the service is top notch. The place itself is small, and right off the main road, so easy to get to. But the star is of course the food! We have tried spicy garlic cucumbers, KFC Bao, Crispy Vietnamese Rolls (!!!), Hot oil dumplings, and my favorite dish there - Laksa - chicken, roasted pork, bean sprout, shoyu egg, tofu puff, crispy bean curd in a coconut curry based broth! Mouth watering just writing about it. I can't wait to go back! read more

Mama Chow - Laksa - Noodles Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

Mama Chow is great! Led by Chow and her husband, this small eatery right off of i95 has great Asian food. Their mushroom dumplings and edamame are not to be missed. The ramen options are great, and the laksa is something different and always tasty. The limeade is homemade and very refreshing. There is also a large parking lot. I would highly recommend Mama Chow! read more

Great food overall Delicious drinks Every single thing in the menu is good You can't go wrong read more

I highly recommend this place. It's a gem of a restaurant with very good food. Their food is pan Asian but focuses on Singaporean street food. They echo this in their decor with string lights and a mural of a street food scene (taken in Taiwan). I had the Kon Lo Mee which I highly recommend. Also the hot oil dumplings are not to be missed. So tasty!!!! Also they have usb outlets near the window for people to charge their phones which is a really nice touch. read more

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This place is awesome the staff is awesome the food is awesome everything's awesome. I come here with my son every week and we are so happy Every time. The food is amazing and fresh. The service is fast and the waiters are so kind. I have never went there and was mad with my service or food. The vibe is nice and they have so many nice decorations it is also clean and there is never anything on the floor five stars read more

Good Lawt!! Small and cozy palace with BIG flavors made with love. The owners were there and were So incredibly welcoming and sweet. Best Vietnamese coffee. The Laksa was out of this world. I'd drink a tub of the broth if I could. Pho was on point and last but not least the spicy garlic cucumbers.. so simple.. so perfect. Great pallet cleanser. New go to ! read more

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Mama Chow offers Malaysian style hawker fare and a smattering of pan-Asian dishes such as dumplings, ramen and pho. We love Mama Chow's weekly specials (details are on their Instagram and Facebook pages). These specials run the gamut from perennial favorites such as Beef Rendang, Chicken Rice, Nasi Lemak to exotic dishes such as Assam Laksa and Oxtail Soup. This myriad assortment is welcomed by its patrons, especially the Malaysian diaspora. It also showcases the versatility of Kim (owner and head chef). Here's what we have sampled: Beef Rendang - Delicious fork tender beef chunks stewed in aromatic rendang gravy, served alongside cucumber pickles and coconut rice that had been fragranced with pandan leaves. Chicken Rice - Tasty poached chicken with rice cooked in the chicken stock. Rice was very flavourful, the crisp shallot toppings provided a nice crunch. This dish came with servings of sliced cucumbers, a handful of cilantro, a rich chicken broth and the traditional ginger and chilli dips. Scrumptiously good, everything from the poached chicken to the dips were prepared from scratch. Prawn Mee - This prawn noodle soup is reminiscent of those served in Kuala Lumpur. A combo of egg noodles and thin rice vermicelli is served in a flavoursome, slightly spicy pork and prawn broth. Toppings include fish balls, shrimps, blanched bok choy, pork slices and half a poached egg. Assam Laksa, a rice noodle soup in a spicy piquant fish broth popular in Penang. Kudos to Mama Chow for featuring it as part of their specials as this dish is rarely offered outside of Malaysia. It is as authentic as you can get back home and the portions are generous. Mama Chow's Pandan Cotta, a delectable milky jelly dessert flavoured with pandan leaves and served drizzled with brown sugar syrup, is a must try. One could also savour Malaysian durian, the highly sought-after Musang King variety, here as well. Interesting menu options make Mama Chow a destination for Malaysian/ Asian food. read more

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Meh. I really wanted to like this place. But to me it's no different than Mecha in Fairfield, net: suburban version of ethnic food for upper middle class.... The Pho had the most flavorless broth I've ever had....and I thought Mecha was watered down. Bao was ok, same as Mecha. A shame as Fairfield needs a good Pho joint. Pho Na Tra USED to be better than either..but it's under new ownership it seems. And it was downright terrible the last time we were there. If you're venturing to Milford, I recommend Noodle House, it's an order of magnitude better than anything in town.... read more

I love this place and the food prices are very fair. Only place around that serves laksa and chicken rice, both Singapore specialties. read more

Mama Chow - Noodles Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

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the hot oil dumplings here are as good as advertised and more! the condiments and toppings are so savory and delicious - the chili oil, scallions, vinegar, coriander and cilantro came together so well! the dumplings themselves were really juicy and meaty. note that they're pan-fried and not steamed/boiled. the laksa broth was super tasty and fragrant and they do give you a good portion of meat. however, the chicken in the laksa was overlooked to the point of having the texture of dry cardboard, which was super disappointing. we couldn't eat any of it, just chewing it was like trying to eat old shoelaces. service was attentive, water was frequently refilled. the ambience of the place was cute and casual. will be coming back but for the seafood laksa next time around read more

Mama Chow - Hot Oil Dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

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I have been here twice. The place is small but the staff is warm and welcoming. Their noodles are delicious. I have tried their special Ha Mee and it's a rich egg noodle soup in shrimp broth. This was my favorite dish so far. The servings are hearty and the pho is also very good. read more

This review would be worth it for the Laksa alone. We had heard of this place a while and finally stopped by. Staff was very sweet to our small kids and food was as good as we had been told. Great place. read more

Was passing thru Fairfield and was so happy that Yelp led me to Mama Chow! Authentic south East Asian comfort food. We had: Hot oil dumplings (ah-mazing, not crazy spicy but it does have the most amazing sauce that we slathered onto the dumplings) Crispy spring rolls: super crispy, filling, wrap it in the lettuce Pork belly bao buns: full of flavor from the spicy(ish) hoisin sauce, pork belly was tender and flavorful. Pork with sticky rice: yum, authentic sticky rice in banana leaf Pork ribs: prob the least flavorful but still super tasty. Chicken ramen: rich broth, chewy noodles. I would have tried more of the spicy foods but my kids don't love spice. Regardless, everything was legit and delicious. read more

We ordered takeout for our first try. It didn't disappoint. We got the hot oil dumplings, the pork belly bao, and the green beans. They were all solid. I'm sad that we live so far away (we were at a friend's house), but I'll definitely make an effort to come back. Lots of menu items I'd like to try. read more

Very cosy restaurant it will be nice to dine in, however I was getting takeout this time. They have open kitchen where you can see a clean kitchen, super friendly young lady May was taking my order. It is so nice to know they are from Malaysia and they speak Cantonese like I do. My family all give 5 stars for the food because everything taste great after 20mins driving home. Vietnamese spring roll - they use rice paper, has pork, glass noodkes and wood ears in it, authentic enough and taste so good. It comes with 4 in an order. (It will be nice if they add Cilantro on the side with the lettuce) Seafood Laksa Soup - very rich coconut curry not Spicy (you can have the homemade special hot sauce on the side) it has Shrimp, squid, scallops and clam all fresh ingredients. Lucky We ordered two! Oh... There's tofu too which it was gone before i can taste it , until next time Pho King - few big chunk of beef ribs, chew noodles and excellent broth! You have to make sure adding lime and basil into the soup! I thinking it's best you can find in the area. Kon Loh Mee (roast pork wonton lo mein) that's homemade roast pork (cha siu) juicy and yummy, i didn't get to try the wonton because it was gone before i could , noodles taste great it's sweeter than C. k. l. C. k. l - the noodles is authentic, I'm so happy it's Chinese sausage (I always have beef one) so this is better choice for me. Stir fry noodles that's not oily at all! Better than those i get in Queens. Our asian stomachs are all satisfied in CT, just happy they open up business in CT where we don't have access to authentic Asian food. May told me to follow their Instagram story (not the post) for their weekly specials. My family has been waiting to try the Hainan Chicken. read more

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My husband and I have been to Mama Chow almost weekly for a year, so we tried almost the entire menu. Appetizers: Shrimp butter yolk - shrimp with a sauce made out of yolk and butter. Sounds strange, but it's the most delicious rich yet delicate sauce. I've never had anything like it. The shrimp are large and always perfectly cooked! Spicy garlic cucumbers - refreshing, slightly spicy, with a crunch from the cucumbers. This dish is truly better when dining in, because the cucumbers get slightly soggy and lose their crunch for takeout. Seasoned Edamame - this is my husband's favorite. The fried herbs, little onions, and garlic really make a simple food like edamame exciting. Tamarind wings - These wings are fried to order and coated in a sweet and sour tamarind glaze. When you order these to-go, the glaze is on the side, so I recommend dining in for these. Hot oil dumplings - soft dumplings with a generous amount of filling. They're coated in chili oil and garnished with fried shallots, which is an amazing textural contrast to the dumplings. If you can handle a little bit of heat get these! King do pork ribs - if the wings sound good, try this, too. Despite being fried, somehow they don't feel heavy, but the portion is big enough to be an entree. Pork belly bao - my favorite pork belly bao is at Ippudo in NYC, but these are the closest that I've tried. Rich pork belly in a pillowy soft steamed bun. You can't really go wrong here. Mushroom dumplings - if you can't handle spice then choose the mushroom dumplings over the hot oil dumplings. The sauce on these is very delicate and creamy. I prefer the hot oil dumplings, but my family prefers these. Crispy Vietnamese rolls - there are so many good dishes at Mama Chow, so I tend to skip this one. My husband loves these - he says they're really well made traditional Vietnamese rolls. It's mostly about the crispy texture and freshness from the leaves enveloped in the sweet and sour dipping sauce. KFC bao - the fried chicken is super crispy. The textural experience is on another level with this one. So if you're in the mood for something crispy this is for you! Steamed string beans / steamed eggplant specials: I prefer the string beans to the eggplant, but that's only because I prefer string beans to eggplant, in general. These two dishes are really simple and don't really stand out among all of the flavor bombs listed above. I'm really glad it's an option, though, because there are days when I just want some light healthy veggies. Kale salad - we ordered the kale salad only once. It was definitely unique to have fresh and fried kale mixed in one salad. Grilled pork w/ sticky rice - the reason this dish doesn't get much love from us is because we get the KLM most times and I rarely want grilled pork and then KLM Mala beef/tofu - my husband ordered the tofu version once. I don't remember what it tasted like, which is why it's at the bottom. Entrees: Klm - if it's your first time at Mama Chow, do yourself a favor and order this flavor bomb. You get the soft noodles with the flavor-packed and tender pork, wontons, some healthy bok choy, and some pickled serranos all in the most delicious sauce I've ever ever had. This is the dish that keeps us coming back. Pho - I prefer the Pho Grill. The grilled and seasoned meat is delicious on its own, but it also adds more flavor to the broth. Yaki udon supreme - mild, but impactful flavor. Mildly spicy with perfectly cooked seafood. If you're full this is a lighter option. Laksa - the three dishes above are our favorites, so that's what we get Ramen - you can get ramen anywhere. What you can't get anywhere is the KLM. You can get pho in a lot of places, too, but it's amazing here. There was a point in time when I would get pho everyday for lunch in Manhattan's Chinatown; I prefer this one. CKT and Nasi Goreng weren't our favorite. They have specials, but you may need to call and reserve before they sell out. Keep up with the specials on Facebook and Instagram. Dessert: Can't go wrong with bubble waffles or ice cream. Drinks: Freshly squeezed and tart limeade or unsweetened tea help cut through the richness of the food. They serve alcohol, but I don't drink. The menu is similar to Mecha. However, I prefer Mama Chow in every way, except for the ramen. I also prefer the service. Coming to Mama Chow is like being invited into the Chow home. Everyone is so friendly! Papa Chow even comes out of the kitchen to chat when it's not too busy. Everyone works so hard and their passion is crystal clear. They don't take reservations, but we've never had to wait. Parking is plentiful. They're kid friendly - we come with our baby. read more

Mama Chow - Seasoned Edamame, Pork Belly Bao, Spicy Garlic Cucumber, and Hot Oil Dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

This is some of the best food with the nicest people that you will ever find in a restaurant