Delwin Alvarez
This is the best Asian food I’ve ever had! They have such a diverse menu and the food is amazing. This is the only place in the area I know has duck and it’s amazing. This is now out go-to spot for Asian food.
… moreJj Arteche
If you want some authentic food, then you need to go here. Holy smokes their dumplings were awesome; my kiddos absolutely loved them.
It’s a small mom-pop shop, so don’t expect fast service, but certainly appreciate the care and quality when they took care of us as customers. And the dessert presentation was a great way to finish the meal. Will definitely stop by again!
… moreRuben T.
Excellent authentic Chinese food. They specialize in delicious Chinese food you’d only find in NYC. Although they do have the common dishes that you see at regular Chinese take out joints, the star of the show are their szechuan dishes. Hard to find kang-kong (water spinach) upstate, which was great that they have it here. Will definitely come back to try everything else in the menu.
… moreJeffrey Blanco
So, after many years of driving past this place, this weekend, I decided to stop in. Man, am I glad I did! The look of the restaurant isn’t really all that appealing, but wow, the food is really good! We ordered egg rolls, chinese buns, pork and chives dumplings, spicy shrimp, and veggies (fried), and the star of the show, the duck!
The egg rolls were crispy yet moist with a nice flavor. I cut it in two pieces, and you can feel the crispy shell and see the steam coming off the cabbage filling!
The chinese buns were nicely made. They were basically churros without the sugar, I enjoyed them very much!
The pork and chives dumplings were delicious! It was quite a delicate flavor on their own, but coupled with their soy sauce, the flavor picked up a couple of notches. The soy sauce seemed different from what I’m used to. It seemed to have a little more of a vinegar finish; it was different but pleasant.
The spicy shrimp and veggies, all fried, was quite enjoyable. It is spicy, so your enjoyment of this dish will depend on your tolerance. I thought the flavor profile was quite nice. One thing of note, for me anyway, I would prefer a bit less dough on the shrimp itself, but overall, a good dish.
Lastly, the star of the show for me at least was the duck. This dish was spectacular for me! It was incredibly crispy and fatty seasoned to perfection! I had it with white rice, and I touched it with a bit of duck sauce for that sweetness, and it was just incredible! Needless to say, I’ll be ordering it again.
Overall, this is a family restaurant offering authentic Chinese food with a quiet atmosphere. It’s kid friendly and should be on your list for a visit.
… moreMaricris C
This is a true hidden gem in middletown, the place advertises as authentic Chinese cuisine, from my experience, the food is great, it’s definitely not your typical take out Chinese place. One thing I can say to improve on is the lack of staff – we entered the place and we had to look for the staff to assist us, they’re all in the back kitchen and front was left unattended. From first picture : Fish in clay pot , double cooked pork, and fish griddle.
… moreKy Ng
Everyone have to try this restaurant out. They are the best Chinese restaurant I ever try so far. I just in love with every single dishes that I have order. This isn’t a regular American Chinese food. This is the real authentic Chinese food. The owner is a sweet couple, only two of them working so it will take a little long for the food to come, but trust me it will be worth it the time of waiting. They give the love and care on every dish they bring to the table .
… moreJasmine Shen
After our family trip, we passed by this small Chinese restaurant for dinner, which we didn’t think was the best choice we had made before. This is a fantastic place that you can’t find anywhere else. I highly recommend the sweet and sour crispy pork, an authentic northern Chinese dish. We were two adults and two kids, but we ordered seven dishes, which we finished all, and there was no left. Can’t you imagine how good it is! Usually, after having Sichuan-style spicy food, we need to drink a lot of water, but this one we don’t, which is the perfect seasoning highly recommended; you will never regret it!
… moreCuong Lieu
Tao’s is a hidden gem Chinese restaurant specializing in Szechuan style. Really good for being in a small rural area.
The couple running the place are very friendly and provide helpful suggestions. Seems to be just the two of them running the place but service was fairly efficient.
The food was good, I especially liked the Szechuan dishes like ma Po tofu and spicy lamb dishes, they have a nice balance of spice with the peppercorns and cumin.
… moreSamuel Lee
I am really happy to have found this place. It was very authentic and definitely didn’t have the Chinese takeout feel that most Middletown Chinese restaurants have. Everyone eating here tonight was Chinese, always a good sign, and the menu had a lot of great and authentic options. The prices are reasonably set and the service was fast and very friendly. We got the pork chive dumplings (fantastic!), the ground beef tofu dish (I can’t remember what it was called on the menu- it was good), the sesame chicken (good but I’ll get something else next time!) and the water spinach (a great side!). Looking forward to coming back and trying the hot pot which you have to reserve two hours in advance.
… moreish gonzalez
This is truly a hidden gem. Great service, food was unbelievably good and the price is right.
If your looking for a great spot for yourself, a date or even family night out you will not be disappointed here.
I had the Griddle fish and veggies, tofu soup and hot green tea. The tea is open leaf, was very floral almost like a Jasmin tea. The soup broth taste so fresh, it was a huge portion and served with a tradition style bowl and spoon. The Griddle was straight up slamming, cooked fresh, had a good spice to it but was so flavorful at the same time.
I ordered some food Togo as well; sweet and sour fish, veggie lo mein and some egg rolls. I wanted to have a taste of some lesser items and it was all sooo good. The sweet and sour sauce is so fresh, not that stuff you get at the fast food joints.
If you like Chinese food but you want authentic high quality this is the place to be.
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