Lazy Sister is a new modern Pan-Chinese restaurant in the warm and energetic community of South Norwalk. We offer a variety of Chinese dishes ranging from Shanghainese, Cantonese, Szechuan, and American Chinese paired with an extensive craft cocktail, beer, and wine list. We look forward to serving you!
Yaret
Food is so amazing had to make a view on it! My significant other and I came by wanting to try something new. We really enjoyed the soup and calamari, don’t get me started on the entrees! The spice is just perfect, my dry pepper style plate was the perfect bite size! We’ll be coming back soon!
… moreTheresa Fesinstine
Overall, it was a good experience at lazy sister, we were seated within about 10 minutes and had a nice two top seat. Ordered drinks right away and they were really good both the old-fashioned and the piña colada type drink that was in a adorable kitten mug. The appetizers were fantastic. We got the duck steam buns and the soup, dumplings, and pork. Those were both fantastic. My husband got the dry fry Szechuan vegetables and I got the chicken and broccoli. To be honest, he loved his mine was just OK. The chicken and broccoli was what you would expect from any other Chinese restaurant. It didn’t do anything special, but it was good. So overall, I thought it was a good experience. I wish they could’ve done something. Maybe a little bit more exciting with the chicken and broccoli but overall, I had a good experience. We liked it.
… moreRebecca Blekht
Lazy Sister is the best Chinese food I’ve had!!! No joke, the food is so good and doesn’t leave you with a stomach ache like a lot of other places. I think my family and I tried almost everything on the menu. The beef scallion pancakes were the most unexpected but delicious. The soup dumplings. The noodles. The Mongolian beef. The soft serve at the end. I can go on and on!!! And the chili oil was a perfect addition when I wanted an extra kick. Can’t wait to come back and try everything else I couldn’t during my first visit!!! 12/10 recommend for your next dinner out (or even take out!!!).
… moreCarla Arza
I’ve been to Lazy Sister in Norwalk twice now, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite spots. The first time, I didn’t have a reservation but they were kind enough to seat us at the bar, which was actually super comfortable. If you’re planning to go with a group, I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance.
A nice touch is that the restaurant will call you a few hours before your reservation to confirm. Just a heads-up, if you don’t confirm, you risk losing your table, and they won’t seat you until your entire party has arrived.
Parking can be a bit tricky, but there are several nearby garages, so plan ahead. The service is always amazing, the servers are genuinely sweet and super attentive. The food is delicious! I absolutely love the crispy beef and the fried rice, and the drinks are also fantastic.
It does get a little dark inside and can get noisy since the place is usually packed (which to me is a great sign!). I wouldn’t complain about the wait at all because the staff is on top of everything and very attentive.
I definitely will be returning and plan to do takeout too. I love this place — 10/10 recommend!
… moreMark LoGiurato
A pseudo Chinese restaurant offering Chinese style food. Can get very loud at times making it difficult to have a conversation. The soup dumplings were very bland. The Calamari was nicely prepared. The cold noodles were sparce but tasty. The mopo tofu was a watery dish with raw tofu and mostly inedible. The dry chicken bowl was very bland. The dry chicken pepper style was more like a Mexican fajita.
… moreWesley Keller
I travel often for work in this area and this spot is on my list of regular stops. Always great service and tasty food. Some of my favorites are the wontons in chili oil, fried dumps, spicy cucumbers, beef wrapped scallion pancakes, chow fun noodles, any of the dry pots. They make a pretty good manhattan as well. I put $30-50 per because that usually what I spend but I always over order as I want to taste everything.
… moreLES45
I would give zero if that was a choice because of false advertisement. This is definitely not a Chinese restaurant and it’s an insult to the Chinese for calling it that. The chef is not Chinese. Nothing about this restaurant is Chinese down to their sauce! I read the reviews here but to be honest, you cannot review a restaurant as good Chinese restaurant unless you actually been to good Chinese restaurants in New York City, Canada or Asia. I should have went with my instinct and turn around and leave the second I sat down. The $8 egg rolls were definitely not Asian at all. Bland, greasy and made for Americans. The $14 soup dumpling was a joke. No different than the soup dumplings I get from Trader Joe’s. Tap water literally taste like tap water. Least you can do is put it through a purifier. I asked few times to make sure the pork chops are made as pork chops. I was told that it was sliced pork chops with rice. So as you can see with the pictures I have provided, what I see is $21 of shredded pork. The ribs $16 was a joke. Flavor was salty and very off. You can’t make these dishes without proper Chinese sauce. Thank God I went with better judgement and not ordered the General Tso cause I would have been livid if it was store bought General Tso sauce. Definitely won’t recommend this place for Chinese food because The only thing authentic and I agree on about this restaurant were the words on the window: EFFORTLESS MADE CHINESE FOOD.
… moreJeff S.
Hidden secret is that they have the best run Asian kitchen in Fairfield County . Nothing comes out thats not flat out fantastic. Chicken soup dumplings vegetable dumplings Dan Dan Noodles and cumin lamb are stand out dishes. Favorite was the String Beans Szechuan style. Service by the incredible owner beyond awesome such a pleasant experience. Amazing conversion from the good Enchanted Szechuan to the awesome Lazy Sister….
… moreRomero Espada
Review: Lazy Sister – Tasty, Trendy, but Bring a Backup Snack
If you’re looking for a Chinese food spot that feels hip but still hits most of the flavor marks, Lazy Sister might just be your next foodie adventure. Just don’t show up starving or expecting leftovers.
Let’s start with the vibes — laid-back, kind of cool without trying too hard. A solid date-night or “let’s pretend we’re cultured and try something new” kind of place.
✅ The Good Stuff
The martini? Not so good.
The New England Sea Hag IPA? A bold, bitter beauty. Great pick for IPA lovers.
The Mongolian beef and General Tso’s chicken both delivered that sticky-sweet-salty satisfaction. Classic hits, done right.
Pork fried rice was fluffy, savory, and not greasy — no complaints.
The pan-fried pork dumplings? Golden outside, juicy inside. Little flavor bombs.
Duck buns — delicious flavor, but… more like duck bites. I needed at least 3 more to feel emotionally fulfilled.
The “Hmm” Stuff
Portion sizes lean toward minimalist. The duck buns in particular are tasty but leave you wondering if you just had an appetizer or a duck-themed prank.
It’s a bit overpriced for what you get — especially if you’re coming in hungry or planning to share.
Bottom Line:
Everything we tried was genuinely good to great — there’s clear care in the cooking, and the flavors are there. But bring a friend with low expectations on portion size or prepare to hit up a second dinner spot after.
Would I go back? Yeah. Would I recommend it? Also yeah — with a disclaimer.
If you’re out exploring new spots and want me to check one out for the squad, drop it in the comments. I’m always down for the next bite. ️
… moreGabriela Neblock
We had an amazing experience at Lazy Sister! The mei fun noodles and dry pot style beef were absolutely delicious—bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked. The ambiance was super chill, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy your meal. On top of that, the service was friendly and attentive. I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a tasty and enjoyable dining experience. Can’t wait to come back!
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