Stamford’s fast-changing skyline is mirrored by its evolving dining scene, including a vibrant Chinese restaurant culture that manages to honor tradition while frequently surprising with creativity, quality, and warmth.
From executive lunch spots to bustling family kitchens, here’s where Stamford’s global community gathers to feast.
1. Hunan Café
Hunan Café is Stamford’s answer to elevated, yet approachable Chinese dining.
The modern interior and attentive service cater to professionals at lunch and families by night.
Favorites include spicy cumin lamb, double-cooked pork belly, and perfectly crunchy fried calamari.
Dim sum is served weekends, which fills the room with locals chatting over steamer baskets instead of business deals.
2. Asiana Café
Mixing Chinese with Japanese and Thai cuisine, Asiana Café offers everything from sushi to sizzling pepper steak.
Their cocktails and relaxed bar keep happy hour lively, while the kitchen’s peanut noodles, scallion pancakes, and house dumplings steal the show.
It’s a favorite for birthday groups and work outings, with big round tables perfect for sharing.
3. Elm Street Diner Chinese Kitchen
This unique spot inside Stamford’s famous diner adds classic Chinese-American for those who want more than pancakes or burgers.
Crispy orange beef, pork fried rice, and addictive sesame chicken are just a few highlights.
The fusion of diner comfort and wok-fired flavor is uniquely Stamford—a cross-cultural feast that feels like home.
4. China King
China King is the city’s takeout and delivery hero. Lunch specials feed an army for under $10, and every dish arrives piping hot, rich in flavor, and packed for leftovers.
Counter staff are famously friendly, orders always ready on time, and picky eaters easily satisfied by the menu’s huge variety.
5. Stamford Wok
Stamford Wok’s clean, classic décor and extensive takeout menu set the tone for business lunches and family gatherings.
The lo mein is perfectly sauced, the General Tso’s has the right balance of crunch and sweet heat, and the kitchen is always willing to modify for spice or allergies, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
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