Submitted by BouncyMouse t3_10i0zot in Connecticut
Saw this in another city subreddit and stole the idea!
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YoungManInCoffeeShop t1_j5btrof wrote
u/Briguy1994 made this list last year and it seems pretty comprehensive
BouncyMouse OP t1_j5bzjlt wrote
Holy shit, that’s incredible. I definitely missed this! Thank you!
himewaridesu t1_j5c2zvv wrote
I’m sad cus Ivy Wok literally closed not long after that post :(((
thenisaidbitch t1_j5c66ou wrote
Cool!! I notice it is heavily skewed towards certain parts of CT. Any recs for eastern CT that are missing from the list?
condor_gyros t1_j5d14qf wrote
The only place in the entire state that serves food from my home country is my kitchen, but Mama Chow is a relatively ok approximation. Zul Cafe for a decent rendition of another country that I'd lived in for a while.
dasilva1227 t1_j5d1lhg wrote
Banana Brazil in Hartford!! Plus a couple other locations in the state!
CryBabyEater t1_j5d2trf wrote
Brazil Grill in a Hartford is authentic Brazilian food and absolutely excellent. Check it out if you like fresh meats of all sorts.
CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_j5d9xq2 wrote
Is that the one on New Park, just past the movie theater?
LloydChristmas666666 t1_j5dat98 wrote
Yep. So 🔥. Haven’t been there in a while tho.
Yourlifeskarma327 t1_j5dbism wrote
Keep this going!!!! Great idea, I want this list to grow so I can try all of the places.
Contende311 t1_j5dg8v5 wrote
God bless america
Shad0wF0x t1_j5dgjsj wrote
The only ones I can think of are
- Kayumangi in Wallingford
- Middletown Market in Middletown
- Tindahan City in Berlin
There's Zul Cafe and Grill in Norwalk but I haven't tried that one.
BouncyMouse OP t1_j5diixr wrote
Yup, I live in Eastern CT too. Not a ton out this way. Maharaja in Mansfield is really good though!
thenisaidbitch t1_j5djmih wrote
Oh awesome, thank you!!! We have a LOT of regional cuisine out here, not sure why we’re so underrepresented on that list.
eggheadslut t1_j5dq4dp wrote
Mina’s carne is better for Brazilian is better
condor_gyros t1_j5dytg7 wrote
Zul is better than Kayumangi and Tindahan. Haven't tried Middletown Market.
langelar t1_j5e09vh wrote
Paradise Biryani in Norwalk for biryani
savings2015 t1_j5e6x1s wrote
In Torrington:
Las Delicias Latina is about the most authentic no frills Mexican you're going to get in Connecticut.
Geppetto ~ Osteria e Bisteccheria is a fantastic new Italian place that is more modern Italian fare.
null_shift t1_j5e7892 wrote
ITT: people ignoring the thread title and just posting their favorite ethnic restaurants.
Professional-Tour621 t1_j5eac6c wrote
Zul Cafe is opening in New Haven as well
CompasslessPigeon t1_j5egpzi wrote
Oh man you’re missing out if you’re not going to Wing Express in Storrs. Indian and Buffalo wings. Both are excellent.
redditor1101 t1_j5enjqp wrote
Really good but so expensive
Unlucky_Mud8795 t1_j5eqbac wrote
I love going to Long Wharf Drive for Mexican Food. Edit : Wharf
DogeTriip t1_j5eu011 wrote
Chez Ben in Manchester. Better poutines than back home.
CryBabyEater t1_j5eu2my wrote
Agreed it is expensive. They weigh your plate and charge you based on the weight. It’s a little bizarre.
backsassing t1_j5evc39 wrote
Mambo’s in New London
BouncyMouse OP t1_j5f74oq wrote
I know it exists, but unfortunately I’m just not a big wing person :(
CompasslessPigeon t1_j5f78rm wrote
It’s not wings. Well it is, but they do traditional wings and separate traditional Indian food. Just don’t order wings. The Indian food is incredible
BouncyMouse OP t1_j5f79kp wrote
Okay this is like the third time I’ve had someone recommend Chez Ben’s poutine. I’ve never had it and I want some SO BADLY. Guess I know where I’m going!
BouncyMouse OP t1_j5f7cxf wrote
Oh okay, good to know! I’ll check it out!
CompasslessPigeon t1_j5f7j0a wrote
My Indian (and very particular) wife says this is her favorite Indian food in the state and we’ve eaten at pretty much every Indian restaurant outside of the panhandle
BouncyMouse OP t1_j5fil43 wrote
Definitely a ringing endorsement then! Awesome 🤩
namerx7 t1_j5bsn32 wrote
Such a good question. You never know if it’s American fusion or tastes like back home. Interested to read comments