There’s a time for loud, bustling banquet halls with lazy Susans spinning and families celebrating – like Lunar New Year or when you want to share a dozen dim sum plates with friends. Other times, you crave authentic flavors in a setting where you can actually hear your dining companion’s stories. For those moments, here are seven exceptional Chinese restaurants in Milford where the food sings, but the atmosphere doesn’t shout.
Dumpling House
$ | (203) 878-6666 | WEBSITE
Dumpling House is a Szechuan restaurant in Milford that feels more like a 1970s Chinatown storefront than a modern Connecticut dining destination. That said, the simple space is still warm and welcoming, and aside from the family-style bustle during dinner hours, the place is usually calm. They have a BYOB policy, and incredible dumplings (we love the pork soup dumplings) in case you get hungry.
Ming Feng Chinese Restaurant
$ | (203) 874-4662 | WEBSITE
Tucked away in Milford, Ming Feng Chinese Restaurant is the most reliable spot for authentic Chinese food in Connecticut. If you couldn’t tell, this place takes its flavors seriously, with a warm atmosphere and dishes named things like Moo Goo Gai Pan and General Tso’s Tofu. The service is genuinely friendly enough, and there’s plenty of care in every bite for you and your family to enjoy while also reminiscing about travels through China.
LAO SZE CHUAN MILFORD
$$ | (203) 783-0558 | WEBSITE
This no-frills Chinese spot in Milford is one of our go-to choices for authentic cuisine in the area. Stop by around noon on a weekday and you’ll likely find a steady stream of regulars, but even when the dining room gets busy, it never feels chaotic. The lunch specials are consistently available, but we’ve never tried one we didn’t enjoy. If you’re finishing up errands downtown and want a satisfying meal, make your way straight to Lao Sze Chuan.
Fuji Restaurant
$ | (203) 701-0798 | WEBSITE
A meal at Fuji Restaurant feels like being welcomed into a family home where the kitchen has been perfecting recipes for generations. The cozy dining room in Milford is a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday with your entire extended family during dinner service. This place is Chinese and sushi focused, which is a good thing because Grandma doesn’t need spicy Szechuan right now anyway and could probably use some comforting miso soup and a generous hibachi plate.
Old Street Dim Sum and Hot Pot
$$ | (203) 283-0542 | WEBSITE
You don’t come to this quiet Milford spot for lightning-fast service. You come because dining at Old Street feels like settling into a fancy banquet hall where you can always claim your own elegant table. Everything on the AYCE menu is pretty generous, so we suggest pacing yourself or sticking to the standout dishes instead. When you get hungry, the salt and pepper prawns and the chicken feet dim sum are there for you.
Dragon Garden III
$ | (203) 878-0033 | WEBSITE
Milford isn’t exactly the first place your mind goes when you think outstanding Chinese food, but Dragon Garden III might change that. Known for the best Chinese food in Connecticut with excellent gluten-free options, this takeout-only spot has amazing dishes that are never greasy. If you’re looking for a quick stop after work and want to eat food prepared with the same love the owners put into their customer service, remember Dragon Garden III.
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
$ | (203) 877-5901 | WEBSITE
We like Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant because it’s a Milford spot where you can always depend on friendly service, zero pretension, and good food that doesn’t cost $25 a plate. Plus, on those nights when you just need to grab takeout and savor some authentic Cantonese flavors, Hong Kong always seems to have ample parking waiting.
