Chef Jiang

In town for work trip, and saw reviews for this place. Very much more than your typical Chinese American takeout place. Very happy to see some more traditional cantonese dishes. Really enjoyed braised pork belly mao style and the blanched choy sum. Want to go back next time I'm in town for sure.

If you're craving real, authentic Chinese cuisine, look no further—this is the spot. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, and everything we tried was full of flavor and expertly prepared. Prices are very reasonable, making it a great value for the quality of food you get. The service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and efficient. Our meals arrived quickly, and the staff made sure we were well taken care of throughout. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying dining experience.

Very nice interior, pleasant staff, and unique delicious food. Try the century eggs, just don’t ask how they’re made. Everything was great.

My girlfriend and i had dinner here and we really enjoyed the experience. The staff were very polite and professional, the food was delicious and the Restaurant is beautiful.

I learned about Chef Jiang from an Asian person. They said it was one of the few restaurants nearby that had traditional Chinese. So I grabbed a friend and went. We really enjoyed the adventure of trying new and unfamiliar foods. We shared some hot sake and then had crispy cucumber salad, Twice cooked pork Sichuan style. We really enjoyed both of them - the flavors, the freshness. The pork seemed like really thick cut bacon with vegetables. And the flavors were unexpected. Took another friend there a couple weeks later. We had a different pork dish also tasty, but fattier. I liked the first one better. And pork soup dumplings which were a surprise. Little buns with soup and pork in them. They were an adventure to eat and I enjoyed them. We also had a chive 'pancake'. I had never seen those before. It was delicious - crispy and creamy at the same time, with a light chive flavor. It was a fun adventure and I would go back. They have something that's spicier which I haven't been brave enough to try yet. It looks like so much fun. Sort of a mix and match collection of ingredients that you can have in a hot pot with a special spicy sauce. And for you other brave souls out there they also had bullfrog legs on the menu and a variety of steamed or fried whole fish. Haven't gotten brave enough to try those yet either. If you are someone who rates an ethnic restaurant on whether the people of that ethnicity frequent it, the clientele was 80% Asian. The staff was attentive, the food came out efficiently, and we enjoyed the new flavors. It was a great adventure and I will be back.

Steam Shrimp with Garlic is a dish where shrimp are cut in half and steamed with finely chopped garlic and seasoning. It is a bit salty, but it is a delicacy when eaten with the noodles cooked together. Braised Beef Noodle seems to be served differently than it is in the picture on the menu. It is topped with a generous amount of beef attached to cartilage instead of finely chopped beef, and the noodles are thicker than in the picture. That is thick and rich because it is made by boiling beef bones. Garlic Sauce Dish with Pork was by far the best dish I ordered. If you are familiar with Korean Tangsuyuk, you can say that it is close to the same taste. The sweet and well-balanced fried pork, vegetables, and garlic seasoning were good. Wonton in Chill Oil is a dish where dumplings are served with a sour and tangy sauce. The soft texture of the meat and the lightness that you feel as you chew the dumplings were good. Mapo Topu may be a bit spicy and burdensome for those who are used to Western food. If you want to challenge the unique spices and flavors, try it. The seasoning is spicy and stimulating, but the soft texture of the tofu is good. The Roasted Duck is well-cooked without oil, minimizing the greasiness as much as possible. I put the roasted duck pieces on a round, thin bread and ate it with cucumber, green onion roots, and two sauces. You can eat the meat and vegetables as a wrap, but you can also eat the roasted meat with sauce according to your taste. The interior of the restaurant is a typical Chinese interior, clean, and a little dark so that other people's attention is not focused on it. It was a comfortable space to have a cozy meal. The price is also reasonable

My wife and I went here for a date night before a show at the Bushnell. It was a Friday night, but was not too busy when we arrived at 5:30 PM. All the food was good, but our favorite was the buns and the pad thai. Everything seemed fresh and the portions were a good size. We agreed that we'll try to come back the next time we're in the area!

Best Chinese cuisine in the state! Love their use of cumin and all their Sichuan‐style dishes! I've eaten here 10 times, never a bad experience

My first time eating here definitely worth it. If you are looking for comfort food and spicy. Everything was delicious staff were nice, food displayed beautifully.

Great, quick service. The menu has a lot of dishes I hadn't heard of before and got to try several new flavors. I can't wait to go back and try more. We skipped over the Chinese American dishes (which I'm sure are great) to fry traditional dishes. Spice levels can be adjusted upon request.

This time we got the tea, General Tso's chicken, chicken wontons, chicken lo mein and a side of white rice. Everything always comes out hot and fresh

For a while I had heard Chef Jiang was a destination for high-end Chinese cuisine, so when a former colleague was passing through CT and reached out to ask if I could grab lunch on his way through, Jiang was my suggestion! Nice interior decor, good initial service, and I really liked the complementary Hot & Sour soup 'amuse-bouche'. We each chose from lunch special menu. Being from Bflo., the like spice & naturally got Kung Pao w/ chicken. My friendgot a beef dish...yeah I don't pay attention, sorry ;-) Anyway, all was delightful, except a bizarre situation: I asked if brown rice was an option, and it is! Thus, we both ordered brown rice and unfortunately this was a curveball, as our entrees came out at least 10 minutes before the rice. Suggestion: while healthier, don't order brown rice rice ;-)

We had wanted to try this place for a while and finally got the chance. Arrived around 6pm on a Saturday - had a good amount of people already. The restaurant is pretty spacious and you don't feel cramped in there. We ordered: - braised beef noodle soup - mapo tofu - dan dan noodles - mixed vegetables - spare rib lotus soup - stir fry beef noodles Overall the meal was very tasty. The mapo tofu is definitely more sichuan spicy. The braised beef noodle wasn't quite what I had expected but it wasn't bad. Could have more flavour. The spare rib soup was good. Dan dan noodles was tasty and definitely had that kick to it. The stir fry beef noodles was not quite what I had expected and it didn't match up to the Chinese menu name or picture. The noodle that came to the table had Choy and bean sprouts in it, which is not typically and it was on the sweeter side. It was long bad but definitely not what I thought I was getting. The soup was tasty and was bigger than we expected - definitely meant for a bigger group.

Best Chinese restaurant in the Farmington area. They have my favorite scallion pancakes, dumplings and pumpkin cookies. Trust me you just have to try them. The service is super nice and the ambience is one-of-a-kind. I just love the decor! Perfect for a lunch or a celebration!

From the food to the staff and atmosphere inside this beautiful restaurant. There is nothing that does not delight!! This may be one of my favorite spots in CT. So very glad they are located conveniently near weha and Farmington. I absolutely love this spot.

Best authentic Chinese food in Connecticut hands down. Everything was good down to the presentation. The most recent time we went, we tried their Camelia oil chicken and of course we had to get their fried rice. The flavor and texture is always so good.

Excellent Chinese food! You know that you've picked a great Chinese restaurant when 90% of its patrons are of Asian ethnicity! This place has an extensive menu of American and traditional Chinese Cuisine! Fast and pleasant service and a nice ambience for a restaurant in a discount strip center!

The restaurant is nice. We just missed the big rush. Seemed like they were short staffed. We needed extra nap and had to ask 3 different people. Food was very good. Very much had an authentic flavor. We got some of the dumplings and I think those were my favorite. We got the soup dumplings and the shrimp shoumai. We also got the beef bao buns, a lamb dish, a beef with cumin, spicy fried chicken, spicy shrimp.

One of the best Chinese food places in the area. There's lots of things they do well but I find myself coming back to the Peking Duck. Last time we went we ordered a whole one and every bite of it was moist and packed with flavor. And there's lots of it too. Comes with wrappers and some fillings. Don't miss out. The other surprise was an eggplant with pork dish. The eggplant was cut into slices and then minced pork on top. We will definitely order again. The soup dumplings are good though the spoons aren't big enough for the size of the dumpling. Service is friendly and the interior has lots of tables with a few with lazy susan for sharing. A must visit.

I ordered this as takeout and ate it about 20 min later. The food was still warm and the chicken still crispy. The chicken was a little thick on the breading but the flavor was good. When I picked it up the food I was greated with a friendly welcome.

I ordered food to take out , 20 minutes before closing and the food was just okay . I ordered the chicken lo mein. The inside of the restaurant looked was very nice.

I frequently order from Chef Jiang when I want authentic Chinese food. It really is the best Chinese food in the area. What I like about it is that their spicy food is actually quite spicy. My favorites are the crispy cucumber and the mapo tofu. There's a dish called "minced pork with sour pickled bean" that's really flavorful and best eaten with white rice. Their xialongbao is good too, but I recommend you eat that in the restaurant. I order them for takeout and while still good, the soup tends to leak out during transport. Everything I ordered was packed in plastic containers (which is great for fridge storage but not great for reheating) with the exception of the white rice and lo mein, which was packed into classic Chinese takeout boxes.

Thank you for my food accommodations- I didn't want any oyster sauce or seafood in my dish. It was delicious and appreciated.

First time visiting and what a treat! Large portions and wonderful food. We especially enjoyed the hot and spicy cabbage and the orange chicken! Service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. Also had a nice surprise when they brought out fresh fruit with the check.

Really great Chinese food here. Everything was fresh and tasted great. Ordered the chicken dumplings , beef and broccoli and chicken lo mein. Also enjoyed some hot tea. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Excellent food worth a stop Decent size plates, Cook too order Lots of parking and fast service done right

This is my first time here. The restaurant his located at 1600 South East Rd Suite 6, Farmington, CT. This is AUTHENTIC Szechuan food with an "Americanized" section as well. Look at the beautiful decor! The menu is big (in size) and shows a picture of each item you may order complete with Mandarin and English verbiage. For our drinks (they serve only beer and wine), we are having the Tsingtao beer (me) and the CT East Misty Mountain IPA (Boomer). Tsingtao is brewed using a prolonged fermentation process to create a crisp, refreshing beer with malty aroma and a balanced taste. The domestically-grown hops used to brew Tsingtao are of such high quality, that they are also exported to European breweries! It is quite good! It is served quickly in an ice cold glass. For our appetizers, we are having "Crispy" Cucumbers, Hot and Sour Jellyfish and the ever-popular Century Eggs in Chili Oil. Century eggs, also known as alkalized or preserved eggs, are a Chinesedish made by preserving duck, chicken, or quail eggs in a mixture of clay, ash, salt, quicklime, and rice hulls for several weeks to several months, depending on the processing method. Through the process, the yolk becomes dark greenish-grey in color, with a creamy consistency and strong flavor due to the hydrogen sulfide and ammonia present, while the white becomes dark brown in color, with a translucent jelly-like appearance, a gelatinous texture, and salty and umami flavor. The transforming agent in the century egg is an alkaline salt, which gradually raises the pH of the egg to around 9-12 during the curing process. This chemical process breaks down some of the complex, flavorless proteins and fats, producing a variety of smaller flavorful compounds. These dishes came out really fast! We're talking like 5 minutes at most! The Crispy Cucumber is really good! The jellyfish has a tendon texture. It is real good too! Spicy! This cuisine is full of chili oil and hot red peppers. The century eggs are real good! They toss in garlic, eggplant sand julienned green peppers. It is very family friendly here. The played "Happy Birthday" to a young child over the loud speaker. The music is very authentic too. For his entree, Boomer is having the "Fatty Beef in Lemon Acid Soup" which is a sweet and sour ribeye with a side order of Bok Choy with Garlic. For my entree, I'm having the Boiled Chicken and a side order of "Xunan Xueli Hong." Why? Because I have no idea what it is. Every so often the music is interrupted by sounds of heavy rain. For my next beer, I'm trying Harbin for the first time. Harbin Beer is a 4.8% abv pale lager. It uses European and Chinese "Qindao Dahua" hops, two-row malt, and German yeast. This one is better (darker, stronger). The service here cannot be beat! The server wrapped up put appetizer leftovers. The Baby Bok Choy came out in 2 minutes! This is incredible! It tastes real good too! An entree served in 5 minutes!! How is that possible! This bowl is huge! I still have no idea exactly what the Xunan Xueli Hong is but it's easy to eat in a light sauce. The Fatty Beef comes with lots of mushrooms and noodles in a tangy, lemony sauce. My Boiled Chicken is great! Expect Szechuan peppers, dried hot red peppers, garlic, lots of chili oil, scallions, bean sprouts and more! I just noticed how high the ceiling is! 20' maybe. No dessert for me but I am ordering takeout - "Kelp with Spate Ribs Soup." That will be tomorrow's meal. What a great dinner!

Bangggggin the real deal chinese place with american style but traditional is the top notch.

The best Chinese food in CT! Everything I've had here has been a hit from the Chongqing fried chicken to the pickled fish casserole (my personal fave) to the cumin lamb, green beans, eggplant with garlic sauce, mei cai pork belly. It's all sensational. The dan dan noodles, while not my personal favorite style, are still a big hit with my Chinese parents, and even the soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) are pretty good, especially for a restaurant that doesn't specialize in them. All the food is super authentic, which is why it's usually packed with Chinese people. Prices are pretty reasonable too considering the giant portions. This has quickly become THE special occasion restaurant for my family. We are so thrilled that we don't have to trek all the way to Chinatown now to get good Chinese food.

Was not expecting authentic Chinese food during our work visit. This was right by our hotel and I saw the highly rated reviews and decided to suggest it for our party of 8. Everyone was thoroughly filled and happy at the end of the meal. We shared everything but I didn't try the lamb or beef dishes. I did try some of the veggies in the curry dish and it was delicious- had a kick to it! The garlic chicken was a bit meh compared to some other ones I've had in the past but looking at the grand scheme of the meal, I was fully satiated. We ordered a ton of dumplings as appetizers and half a duck to share. The duck was tender and all the meals tasted fresh. Service was good. We ordered a couple bottles of red wine and beers, which were served promptly. Nothing to complain of.

What a hidden gem. Chef Jiang is tucked away in strip mall plaza in Farmington,Connecticut. Ample amounts of parking nearby and quite easy to locate in the corner. Interior of the restaurant is quite spacious and it has modern Chinese decor. Super clean too which is much appreciated. We were immediately greeted by an older Chinese lady and she was super sweet and seemed very happy to see a group of Asians walk in. While you scan the large menu, they start you off with a complementary Hot and Sour soup which was spot on and had a surprising kick to it. One of the few hot and sours I've had that was actually hot. They have a variety of dishes that would please both picky and adventurous eaters. Prices across the board was dirt cheap. There were some dishes that oddly looked way out of price though so maybe avoid those... The staff overall aren't native English speakers so you have to be patient and be as descriptive as possible to get what you want. We had a few odd moments during our visit but it wasn't too bad. For example, we requested sliced ginger but they came back with 3 soup spoons instead LOL Since you are at a Chinese restaurant, there was only one acceptable way to order food for our group so we family styled the entire meal which I suggest you doing to try new dishes. I also thought it was pretty funny how they serve everything with tongs due to the local demographic. ** Sweet and Sour Ribs - The weakest item in my opinion. Compared to the sweet and sour ribs I've had in Cali or even Din Tai Fung, these cannot compare. There wasn't much meat on the bones and the flavor was almost nonexistent. The sweetener they use for this was the only thing I tasted. I barely tasted the pork so this is a hard pass. ** Wontons in Chili Oil - The sauce for this was banger. It had everything I wanted in a Chili Oil wonton. The only thing I could fault it for is that it could use some more filling. A must order dish! ** Vegetarian String Beans - Another great surprise. The string beans were nicely blistered which is a good sign since that means they're getting that nice wok hei in the back. It's stir fried with a large amount of garlic and fermented black beans which adds so much umami to the dish. I'd suggest getting an order of rice to pair with this. ** Chicken Lo Mien - I'm not one who usually orders Lo Mien but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Not too oily, just enough sauce, and great texture. If it was a little charred it would be perfect. ** Pork Xiao Long Bao - If you're craving XLB, this won't be the type of XLB you're used to but it will get the job done. Treat it as it's own thing and you won't be disappointed. The XLB itself was thicker than your average XLB and while it was juicy, there wasn't any soup in the dumpling. The sauce it's paired with isn't black vinegar but it seemed like a sweet red vinegar mixture of some sort but it's not bad! They don't serve it with sliced ginger either FYI you could try asking but we didn't have much luck.. Wonderful meal to end our work trip with very minor setbacks. Will definitely make it back out here if the opportunity arises!

Authentic Szechuan regional Chinese. Everything we ordered was very good. Definitely ticked off all the boxes for us. Service is pleasant The bok choy side was so delicious we ordered a second dish to go. Gingery & garlicky with slight crunch. The scallion pancake was good but just a bit too oily. Their chongqing style chicken had just the right level of spice and was perfectly fried yet tender. The cumin lamb was another stand out dish. And the steamed dumplings in chili oil are a must. Pleasant interior, although there could be some updating on some of the more worn dining furniture. Really didn't love eating on plastic. This delicious food and beautiful presentation is certainly worthy of better dining ware.

After a bunch of IG food influencers raved about this place we finally got a chance to eat here for dinner. We stayed with our normal "American" order of General Tso's, beef & broccoli, pork lo mein and pork fried rice. We started off with fried pork dumplings. My belief is that sauces are probably made here. Nothing is really flavorful. The dumplings were ok, the sauce mild for dipping. General Tso chicken is my big barometer for this cuisine and it's unfortunately not in my top 10. A lot of bread, lots of chew and the sauce almost "ketchup-y". Beef with broccoli was again mildly flavored and ok. I have had much better. The pork lo mein was probably the best dish we ordered with the most flavor. I believe from looking at the other diners, the authentic Chinese dishes are where Chef Jiang probably shines. Service was good. Very open restaurant. Unfortunately, this is most likely the first and last time I dine here.

Time: October 2023 Place: Interior design of the place was very pleasant, and had accents from ancient Chinese interior design. The place was clean and looked very spacious. It would be good for hosting dinner parties, but there weren't a lot of big tables (mostly 4 to 6 person seating). Staff were really friendly and service was great! We were well attended to as they were very attentive and even helped us pack the to go leftovers. Food: This is a family style ordering restaurant, as dishes came in sizable portions to share - We ordered the string beans, Dan, Dan noodles and cumin, lamb dish We also got the lotus root pork soup. - String beans: very yummy but more on the salty side. It was stir fried with generous chunks of minced garlic. - Dan Dan noodles: the highlight of our order! It tasted very delicious with a heat that was slow but also flavorful. There were generous portions of seasoned minced pork as well as some vegetables (bok choy). - Cumin lamb: yummy! This dish was seasoned perfectly and had a nice aromatic spice to it. It was slightly spicy, but the oil from the chili added an extra depth of flavor. I would say that the quality of the meat was not the best that I've had though (lamb was sliced thinly and had a lot of tendon). - Lotus pork root soup: the soup was really hearty and reminded me of home! It was flavorful and soothing, and there good portions of lotus root and pork. The pork was also stewed to be very soft and filled with the flavorful broth Overall, I recommend checking out this place if you're in the area. Their flavor is very good and none of the dishes were too overpowering. Prices were also decent for the type of food!

Food was fresh and delicious . First time here. We did try the Sweet And Sour Short Ribs as an app, however they were so tiny and not worth it. The flavor was good though. We also had the Shaomai 长沙烧卖 StickyRice, it was tasty. The roasted duck was great, we all enjoyed it as well as the beef fried rice. I think it was the only time I ever had beef fried rice. The service was wonderful. The restaurant was decorated nicely and the lighting was perfect. We will definitely go back and try something different.

Was in the area and decided on this spot for lunch. We arrived to a nicely decorated dining area that could accommodate a large number of people with a variety of seating options. The staff were pleasant and seated us immediately. We were given water right away along with some hot and sour soup, which was on the house. I ordered general tsos chicken and she ordered the beef broccoli. Both can out in good time and were very well executed. Great taste, good sized portions, nicely plated. All in all this was a great treat and the best we've had in New England for Chinese inspired food.

Chef Jiang is a new restaurant in town and it was very good! They very much satisfied my nonstop Chinese food craving. It's deceptively nice inside, so feel free to get a little dressed up. My husband and I shared 1- the scallion pancake, which was extremely fried and oily, 2- the soup dumplings, which were smaller than I'm used to, but very tasty, 3- spring rolls, the best appetizer, 4- kung pao chicken, which I loved! 5- and the eggplant dish, which was 3/5, just okay. Be warned, #4 and #5 are a tad spicy in case you want to give them to your toddler! Service is not very friendly, but they are fast and attentive. Their menu is like 38 pages, and it can get overwhelming. They don't have some standard items, like sweet and sour chicken or wonton soup.

Absolutely blown away by the beautiful interior and delicious food! This was hands down the best chicken lo mein I have ever had. Their portions are generous and I happily went home with leftovers for later. I also loved the fact that they have pictures for every item on their menu - it makes ordering so much easier. I highly suggest the wontons in chili oil for a starter or the steamed buns and ground beef if you're looking for some spice. The service was great and all of the food came out hot! Cannot wait to return.

I had been seeing a lot of Chef Jiang on my Instagram feed- it was finally time to see what all the hype is about... They did NOT disappoint! It's hidden in the corner of a shopping center- squished between a TJ Maxx and a Massage Envy- you wouldn't know what to expect until you walk into a gorgeous dining room with elaborate decor. To start, we ordered the crab yellow with pork xiao longbao (soup dumplings), beef & tripe with chili oil and the ground beef bao (5 pieces). The soup dumplings were my favorite! So much flavor packed into those plump dumplings! A perfect combination of meat and broth! The "build your own bao" style buns were fun! Ground beef was a different style, a little "sloppy Joe" messy but nothing wrong with that! The beef & tripe in chili oil had a kick that crept up on you! Very flavorful. For entrees, we had the spicy shredded squid, the Chongquin style fried chicken and the braised pork in mao. The braised pork was so delicious and succulent- I would definitely order this again! The fried chicken was a whole new level of crunchy- I really enjoyed it. Even the leftovers were crispy! The shredded squid was good, but not as exciting as the other two. Definitely cannot wait to come back and check out the rest of the menu- which was huge and full of beautiful photos taken at the restaurant. The food was fresh and flavorful. I was very happy to know that Chef Jiang deserves all the social media hype they've been getting!

A Big YES! This girl left very happy! A friend of mine invited me to an early dinner, and we chose six menu items to munch on. Now, of course, we had our favorites, but everything we ordered, was delicious! We ordered the steamed wontons in the spicy chili oil, DEVINE! I'm actually salivating still! I might have to order my own next time because I don't think I will be able to share these. The cabbage and pork belly was so flavorful and had a beautiful spice to it! It's served with your own individual bowl of white rice. Yum! The steam shrimp shumai was probably my least favorite, but still tasty! I added some dumpling sauce, along with some chili oil and that did it for me! If you enjoy cucumbers and sesame oil, the sweet and spicy cucumber salad is a must get! Honestly complimented everything in my plate. Loaded with garlic, cilantro and thai peppers. It was a perfect balance of sweet and heat! We also ordered the crispy fried chicken bites. It was a little different for me because they use thigh meat but I will say the chicken was very tender and juicy! Lastly, the service was pretty standard. Nothing to write home about but everything we asked for it we received :) The restaurant space is very beautiful and spacious! Nicely decorated with Chinese art and bamboo wood throughout. Our bill was about $65 which you cannot beat for all that we got! I cannot wait to bring my hubby back!!

I went to Chef Jiang for the first time the other day, and here's the scoop: The restaurant is located in the corner of a shopping plaza. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it's very nice! The inside is large, clean, and well-decorated. They have a fairly extensive menu with more traditional Chinese cuisine, but then also a section for "American Chinese Food" favorites (General Tso's Chicken, Kung Pao Dish, etc.) I liked that the menu included photographs of every item. I ordered the Vegetable Spring Rolls to start, and they were excellent! Warm, crispy, and served with a sweet and sour chili sauce. For my main meal, I got the General Tso's Chicken, which came with steamed broccoli and white rice, and additionally I ordered a side of Vegetable Lo Mein. I don't like spicy foods, so I had them make the General Tso's as mild as possible. While it wasn't bad, I found that it didn't have much flavor at all, but maybe this was due to the lack of spices. The Vegetable Lo Mein was really good! I found the service was quick, and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely go back again, but would try something other than the General Tso's Chicken.

Looking for authentic Chinese cuisine? Looking no further and try Chef Jiang! Now with two locations in New Haven and Farmington. We went to the Farmington location which is tucked in the corner of the plaza with Burlington and Nordstrom Rack. A pro tip is to dine with a large group. Food is served family-style, so order multiple dishes to share. We ordered more than a few items and had leftovers! We got Shrimp Changsha Shaomai, Chicken Handmade Xiaolongbao, Chongquing Style Fried Chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice, Mapo Tofu, Eggplant & Stingbeans and Bok Choy with Garlic. The menu had a lot of dishes that you can't find at a Chinese takeout restaurant. Lots of vegetarian dishes and sides that I could eat too! The quality and flavors were outstanding. Nothing was too oily. The Mapo Tofu was like a comfort dish, warm, filling, spicy and it hit the spot. One of the dishes that our entire table raves about was the Eggplant & Stringbeans. I highly recommend ordering a pot of tea which is served in a gorgeous tea pot and decorative tea cups. The tea is Jasmin tea, steeped to perfection, with a love floral aroma. The tea is not sweetened. The staff were amazing! We did not have a reservation and had a large group (6 people) that they were able to accommodate. It was busy at the time and did not have to wait long for a table. Since it was near the Lunar New Year, they gifted us a hanging knot and tassel lantern pendent. It was so sweet. Chef Jiang is a must try and put them on your foodie bucket list!

We didn't have the best service experience, but liked the food for the most part. 4 of us went around 8pm on a Saturday and got seated right away. Most of the tables were filled when we arrived, but it emptied out during our meal. There were very long gaps of time where no one came to the table to refill waters or see if we needed anything. One of the people I was with is a vegetarian and ordered the Home Style Chiba Tofu. She started eating it and thought something tasted weird and it turned out there was pork in the dish. The menu didn't say it. They did eventually take it off the bill, but I would expect that to be listed. We also got the vegetarian steamed dumplings, chicken lo mein, kung pao chicken, and general tao chicken. The lo mein was good and I liked the sesame chicken more than the kung pao chicken. I probably wouldn't go back to the restaurant, but I would consider doing take out. I would ask though to make sure I know exactly what's in each dish.

This is next level Chinese food. I wish all of the "fast food" types of Chinese food places could match 1/10 the amazingness of here. Fun atmosphere. Diverse menu for people looking for common "American-level" Chinese food and more authentic dishes. Highly recommend!

Disappointing. Food was somewhat warm, food did not come out together-had to 8 minutes after my dining partner received their food for my order to come out. Food was bland, ordered duck & pork lo mein. Will not be going back.

Delicious food and beautiful setting. I just loved that the food just kept coming! I recommend coming as a group so there's lots of dishes to try. We had a party of 15 and ended up getting seating separately so pictures only show one table. The largest table in the house seats up to 12. The tea was very memorable to a point that I tried recreating it at home. I hope I can get some tea leaves to bring home next time I visit.

This place lives up to its reviews. It's local it's very roomy inside and the decors amazing. The food was pretty satisfying as well. We had the Mongolian beef, the chicken, curry, spring rolls, shumai, and fried rice. The fried rice was probably some of the best we've had since we've moved to Connecticut, the chicken didn't really capture the Thai essence that it claimed to have. Mongolian beef was pretty good as well! Also had some wonton soup. Wontons we're good, broth a little bland. Had some hot sake which was perfect on a chilly evening. Side note: I wanted to take one of the standing vases SO badly! Gorgeous. The service was great as well. Love that this is so close to us and look forward to returning.

Came here for a friends birthday and it was delish. Super cute decor. We got a corner table that had a lazy Susan on the table which helped with sharing food so that was fun. We split a few things- the shrimp lo mein and shrimp fried rice (so good!). The mapo tofu was so silky and spicy and perfect for a cozy winter night. The cabbage with glass noodles was great- whatever kind of broth it was in I could just drink alone even it was so tasty. Lastly we got the soup dumplings which tasted great but there was literally no soup in them- they were basically steamed dumplings. We told our server who did get us a new order but same thing- you don't even need the spoon they give you bc there was no broth to drink- still good but we expected different. Oh and get the tea to start- love the kettle and it was a delish herbal tea. Would def return and can't wait to try more items!

Delicious and authentic Chinese food in the area. The service is fast, and there's usually no wait to be seated. That said, the cleanliness could be improved a bit. Overall, the quick service and tasty food made it a good visit, and I'd go back.

Huge menu, amazing food! Although situated in a strip mall, the inside is well designed and decorated, with ample seating. We had a tough time deciding what dishes to order due to how amazing everything looked and sounded. We began with the cucumber in chili oil, which was bright, fresh, and flavorful with a lot of sesame oil and a slight kick of chili peppers. Next was the pork soup dumplings, which was the most disappointing dish we had due to the soup leaking from each dumpling before we even picked it up. The wrapping was very thick, especially on the top, but the filling was good...just not great and without the broth to slurp. Our mains were the scallion fried rice, salt and pepper chicken, and eggplant and garlic sauce. The rice was very light and simple but very good, with bits of scallion and even scallion flowers. The chicken was crispy and powdered with flavor. The eggplant was large, cooked perfectly, and swimming in a deep, rich garlic sauce. We left very much satisfied and planning our next trip to work through the menu. This might be our new favorite local Chinese place!

Food is good but too salty for my taste. The portion is good size. Service is fine and they make sure you get what you asked for.

From the atmosphere to the tint details in the China to the large welcoming we'll decorated space, Chef Jiang's is a lovely place to share meals. My hands down favorite was the eggplant pot. The flavors here are amazing and you can tell the chef is making authentic recipes. The steamed buns as an appetizer was a hit for the table. The chengdu Maocai could be a pass, kind of underwhelming. I'd love to dine here again, it was a pleasant experience.

Authentic Chinese food! Great service and great food. I came here on a Tuesday afternoon for a late lunch and was not disappointed.

Came here based on reviews from my fellow yelpers. Such a unique atmosphere in a popular strip mall. When Kirstin and I walked in, we couldn't believe how beautiful the space is! We dined on the early side and during our stay, only one other table was people that were not asian-- this speaks to the authenticity of the food. We tried a variety of dishes-- dan dan noodles, xiaolongbao, vegetable dumplings, wonton in red chili oil and Sichuan twice cooked pork. Items came out as they were ready and were all delicious. My only issue is service. There is a language barrier for us and we had to ask for water refills. Kind of felt forgotten or ignored at times. Menu descriptions would also be helpful. Would try again!

It is a very good Chinese restaurant and it is authentic and not Americanized. My favorite country is China and my favorite food is authentic Chinese food. So this restaurant is amazing and it is internationally outside Chinese food too so see how it is.

This place reminded me of being back home on Prince st in Flushing, Queens! Truly a delicious comfort meal that hit the spot! The cucumbers were nice and crispy packed with seasoning and the noodles were nice and chewy and perfectly cooked! I went in for lunch and the place is very large with great service. I went during lunch but I'm sure this place gets quite packed for dinner. I will definitely be visiting again!

I was so excited to come here! When I walked in I was amazed at how beautiful everything was. The plants, the giant vases, and the feel of the culture was amazing! The menu was so beautiful too! It had large print and large pictures with every food choice. It was so helpful to see what each fold was. The food came out so fast. We did not have to wait long at all. It was some of the best Chinese food I have ever had! Everyone was so nice too!! I can't wait to go back!