Remember when this place served food that didn't require a dental insurance pre-approval? Pepperidge Farm remembers. I, however, will never forget this sesame chicken that could double as a hockey puck and beef that fought back with gristle. The burnt lo mein was just the universe winking at my poor life choices. It's like they're actively trying to sabotage their own legacy. Find literally anywhere else. read more

New Wok is the go to place for take out Chinese food in Newtown! My favorite dishes are the sweet and sour chicken (so crispy), fried rice, vegetable lo mein, and spicy beef with broccoli. The staff provides fast and easy service for take out with many tables if you choose to sit down. The food always tastes fresh and hot even after an entire drive home. read more

New Wok - a variety of food items on a table - Chinese Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

We won't ever be eating here again. We found a bug in the food. So gross! Hopefully they keep their restaurant more clean and pay attention to bugs in the future! read more

New Wok - Chinese Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

New Wok is one of the few options for Chinese food in the area. This was our go to Chinese spa for quite a while and was never really that spectacular, but I feel like it has been declining a little bit and taste and quality. You have to be very specific on what you order here if you want it to be decent. They are fried foods like General sales chicken or sesame. Chicken is OK, it's a bit flavorless, but at least it's crispy. Beef and broccoli is very basic, and their other fried appetizers are a bit on the greasy side. Their fried rice is probably the worst I have had, it almost looks like white rice with vegetables in it. A lot of times we go for the hot and sour soup and a wonton soup for a cheaper dinner but honestly, the hot and sour soup is also one of the worst ones I've had. Even the crunchy noodles they give you are always stale. It is always disappointing unfortunately. It's not a whole lot better but oriental gourmet in Southbury is a better choice if you want to take a little drive. read more

New Wok - Hot and sour soup - Chinese Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

Local restaurant with high quality authentic Chinese food. Always pleasantly greeted with quick service. read more

New Wok - a plate of rice, beef and vegetables - Chinese Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

We tried New Wok for the first time and the food was great! We ordered take out and it was very quick.

I was down bad for some Chinese food and my post-cycling-power-test famished self felt gravitated towards New Wok. Knew it would be from first inspection: tables were being used for takeout materials rather than customers, the menu was sticky but not too sticky, and the woman in the kitchen was flipping her wok with much flare. Ordered the Szechuan dumplings (no Szechuan peppercorn in sight but still delicious) and flat rice noodles with beef. The beef was phenomenally tender and noodles were ripping hot straight off the wok, aromatic with that nostalgic wok-hei. My friend with a more elementary palate went for the orange chicken, which surpas-ed all expectations. The low prices mixed with high quantity and quality of food have instantly made this my newest Chinese dig to eat a warm meal in my own company at. read more

I hate to write bad reviews. This has always been a top restaurant in the area but yesterday they were asleep at the wheel and maybe we picked up some one else's order. Either way it wasn't a good meal. Hopefully they can redeem themselves next time and I'll check the bag before leaving. read more

Very different and delightful flavors and takes on certain dishes. The service is good and the ambience is fine. The sesame chicken was 5 stars! read more

Favorite Chinese food spot to date! Newly moved to the area and have been trying to find a Chinese takeout spot we like. We have tried quite a few places and really not impressed. Along came New Wok and it's all over. This is it and it's the closest one to us- double bonus! We have tried quite a few dishes but our favorite is the Lo Mein, spare ribs (so good), and General Tso's chicken. Everything is always fresh and flavorful.... without being too salty or greasy. Prices are very reasonable and good customer service. We will be frequent visitors. Thanks New Wok!! read more

Sweet and sour chicken and steamed vegetable dumplings 5 stars. This is my favorite Chinese food place in Newtown ct. read more

New Wok - Sweet and sour chicken and steamed vegetable dumplings 5 stars - Chinese Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

Literally the ONLY Chinese restaurant my family and I will eat at in our area. Have lived in a neighboring town to this restaurant for 10+ years and it took us forever to find New Wok. So glad we found it. It's the only place we have found that uses fresh ingredients, is never greasy, uses no MSG at all in anything (not even the soups!!), and is always consistently delicious. Large menu with so many options, and will cater to any dietary requests. Like myself, my parents are extremely picky when it comes to liking a quality Chinese Restaurant. They rave about this place as well, and enjoy the meal whether it's dine-in or take-out. Highly recommend. read more

Been going to new wok forever. Sweet and sour chicken and egg roll is my go to. Always recommend!! Service is fast and easy. I always get take out. Looks like they are always busy. read more

We went for an early dinner. Because we had not had lunch, we were starving. This place is located in a shopping mall so there is plenty of parking. In fact, we've always gotten to park really close. Because we were so early, we were the only patrons and the waitress brought us to the front. It was cold, so I ordered wonton soup. My husband said he didn't want an appetizer or soup. They quickly served us nice hot jasmine tea, pickled vegetables and ice water. The soup was served quickly and smelled wonderful. I offered my husband a taste, but he said "no" and decided to order the scallion pancake, lol. Now I make wonton soup at home, so I have to say this was Wonderful wonton soup. You could taste they used roasted garlic and that the wontons were fresh. Yes, I thought they were a little light on the filling, but then this is an appetizer. My husband's scallion pancakes came out quickly too, and he finished them in a heartbeat. The entrees arrived shortly after and we dug in. I asked for mild spicy, and they delivered! Not too spicy, yet I could detect some spicy aftertaste. The chicken was nicely fried and the shrimp was sweet. It tasted almost like sweet & sour shrimp. There was so much, I could barely finish half the plate. My husband was able to eat more of his plate, but he did have to take about a quarter of his home. Normally that doesn't happen (he finished the Whole thing). And yes, he did like his very much. Unfortunately, I couldn't take a bite because his entree was Really spicy (the way he likes it). I thought the white rice was a bit undercooked, but that's my opinion. Overall, a good meal. As for service, I thought it was ok. I did have to call the young girl over a couple of times. But there was a waiter who took over after and refreshed our waters, albeit after we were done. We've been here a few times, and it seems like they are more of a take-out trade than sit down service. People were calling left and right and people were coming to pick up their order. When we left, another group had just been seated. So maybe service is a bit slow, but this is definitely worth the visit. The food is good and not more expensive than other places we've been (and we've been to A Lot of chinese food places). I don't think they use MSG (haven't been extra thirsty) and can't wait to try something new on our next visit! ;) read more

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Americanized Chinese food often deserves its reputation. Thankfully like other reviewers, this little local gem doesn't fit the stereotype. It's not greasy. It's good. Tastes quite fresh even the fried rice. Is it the best I've had? Absolutely not. NYC has them beat ten ways to the other side of the planet. But for a local Chinese comfort food joint, it's an example of it done right. read more

Quick service, Americanized Chinese for pickup ...splurge on a sparkling wine (cava,champagne) to wash it down. Don't skip on the egg roll wish they did a duck dish cause it's on the menu but the Newtown folks are scared to order it lol. read more

First time ordering was really excited to try considering the positive reviews. The fried rice I ordered had a charred or grilled flavor. Almost as though it was cooked in a wok that had burned residue or they actually burnt some of the ingredients. Very disappointed! Will not be ordering again. read more

The food is good, better than most of the Chinese take out. We ordered our lunch here most weekends. We sit down dinning here sometimes. The food and price are all good. read more

Not edible...I thought it might be good based on the reviews but definitely a NO GO . I'm sorry but it was undercooked, greasy and the taste was awful. read more

New Wok - The undercooked Szechuan dumplings that I had to throw out because it was NOT EDIBLE. - Chinese Near Me - Newtown, Connecticut

This was the freshest tasting Chinese food I've ever had. The sweet and sour chicken was fabulous! It wasn't greasy and the chicken tasted like real chicken. The sauce was very good and they were not stingy with it. The chicken lo-mein was just okay. The white rice was cooked perfectly and the Hot and Sour soup was yummy and flavorful. The gentleman working was sweet and joked with us as we were rang up. The inside seemed nice and the lights were dim. It had a nice ambiance. I will return! read more

My review has very limited experience, but I plan to update after my next visit. They have boba tea!! I'm so happy to find somewhere with boba tea that isn't a 30+ minute drive. Staff was super friendly and place looked clean. I haven't tried the food yet, so that will be my next review. Prices look way better than competitors in town. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because they don't deliver. :( But next time I crave Chinese - I'll be trying this place, now that I know I can get a boba tea, too!! read more

Great service and above average Chinese food. This area doesn't have many options, so it was nice to find a place we would go to again. We had veggie spring rolls, General Tso's Chicken and Garlic Broccoli. All very tasty. read more

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Haven't visited in a while. We came in early on a Thursday evening and were the only people in the dining area...no green tea served this time. Two more customers entered to dine-in and the waiter sat them right next to us...so we got to hear a loud talker for our entire dining experience. Never understood why waiters decide to sit people on top of each other in a virtually empty dining area...pretty annoying. I ordered the Ginger Scallion Duck which was very good...tender pieces of duck and a flavorful sauce. Our son ordered Chicken & Broccoli in brown sauce which which was basically flavorless. The white rice was on the dry side (not sticky or moist). Our sodas were flavorless also, too much water added I suppose. The ambiance is very nice and clean, the food presentation is also very appealing. read more

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New Wok has been consistently excellent since it opened. Veggies are fresh and bright and crisp, sauces aren't over- loaded with cornstarch, and the service is spot-on. We love their sesame chicken and pork lo mein, but we have never had anything bad there. They closed for a couple of weeks during the pandemic, but we are so happy to see them open again, especially after trying some other Chinese food places in the area. read more

Been eating here since I was a kid. I recommend just getting take out as opposed to sitting down. My favorite dishes are the wonton soup, egg/spring rolls, pork dumplings, lo mein, and chicken with string beans. Their pickled vegetables are amazing as well! read more

If your looking for clean tasting Chinese food that is consistently wonderful, this is the place to go. Have been going here for over 20 years and my family and I are never disappointed. Service is friendly and fast. read more

I like! When I ask for veggie lo mein ya wanna see some vegs... I expect as much. And they delivered! Delicious noodles with LOT'S of veggies! read more

Don't get the chow mein. They don't cook it with noodles, it's just a bed of cabbage. When I called back I was told lo mein is with noodles, chow mein is cabbage. Disappointing and flavorless. read more

A hidden gem in a non descript storefront tucked away in the Sand Hill Plaza. This was our first visit and will not be our last. My wife and I arrived on a cold Friday night and were promptly seated at a table for four. Tables are glass covered over green tablecloths. Pink napkins, decoratively folded, adorn the tables. Wine and beer are not served. The waiter encouraged us to bring in a bottle of wine from the liquor store located a few hundred feet down the strip mall. Upon my return, a few minutes later, glasses were promptly placed on the table. Awaiting was a complimentary small plate of marinated vegetables along with a pot of hot tea. Delicious! We both ordered egg rolls and the shrimp and chicken wok dish. The egg rolls were cooked perfectly, very tasty and non greasy, rare for a Chinese restaurant! The wok dish arrived, nice and hot, attractively served and cooked to perfection in a special sauce. More then enough for one meal and the extra was taken home for next day lunch. Complimentary pineapple slices completed our dinner. Many times I have eaten at an Asian restaurant and gone home with a raging thirst for water. Not so at New Wok. By the time we left, not only were take-out orders flying out the door but several patrons were dining in. New Wok must be doing something right! read more

Food is great. Nice and hot. Really recommend the sesame chicken and the chicken and broccoli. The broccoli was very soft, which i do not like but, i'm sure they can cook it with a crunch if requested. Sesame chicken was white meat not just breading. I Was not a fan of the chicken fingers. read more

Food isnt bad but service sucks. One waiter. 2 tables. Ran out of tea and noodles.Dishes piled up and still here as we pay the check. Waiter didnt payattention to us or the other table. Time to go to waiter school. read more

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Best Chinese in Connecticut. Eat here once a week, twice if I'm lucky. I'm moving and feel so sad leaving them behind.

This place is just OK. During lunch they give you a soup with your meal, which was delicious, but literally only about a half a cup of soup. Such a tease. I ordered the eggplant sauce with pork. Not too much flavor and for some reason they brought over a scoop of white and brown rice. I don't eat brown rice so it was lame how they bring it over without asking and specifying on the menu. If your in Newtown and want something a bit different then your average Chinese Mafia Menu, then give it a try. Don't expect much, because this place is just OK, not great. read more

Rather disappointed! My entree sea food bowl was so salty it had no decernable flavors other than salt. My daughter ordered orange beef and it hurt your jaw just trying to chew it. My husbands chicken and vegetables also had no decernable flavors the chicken was bland and pasty. Total waste of money. Their one redeeming item.... the egg roll. Great egg roll hot crispy not greasy! Not going back! read more

Very slow and attitude. Told me 30 mins for take out and ends up took an hour because the chef forgot to cook one dish.

For decent price Chinese and quality taste, this is our favorite spot around.. instead of takeout we opted in to dine and had a really nice experience with two young kids! read more

This place is awesome. I love their chicken sesame ! The waiter was very patient with us and kind. I recommend that place for all the Chinese food loves read more

I'm not sure what has happened to new wok. Once a solid staple with dependable quality and fresh vegetables, for the past year, each time we get takeout it's consistently worse and worse. PURE OIL. The chicken and beef are heavily battered and batter is not fully cooked, slimy coated protein. Sauce is pure oil, no flavor. I'm concerned about the other reviewers commenting it's not greasy. Three of us had food there and our stomachs were immediately upset, most likely from the oil. They need to go back to their old ways. In the meantime, I'll drive to Monroe. read more

My previous review found a lot missing in this restaurant. I am glad to say that this restaurant seems to have done a major turn around. What great food. Very good service. Prompt and courteous take out service. Congratulation. Great job. read more

You have got to go to here if you are looking for the best Chinese food in Newtown. The service is very fast and the staff is very friendly. For the menu selection they have everything you want from a Chinese restaurant (from general tso to seafood and egg drop soup). The food you have to try is the Szechuan dumplings. They are made with fresh shrimp and pork in a delicious sauce. The prices are not that expensive either which is nice. Overall this is one of my favorite places to go in the area. read more