Chinese & Southeast Asian fare with a selection of wines in a small storefront space. Based on 172 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
898 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
Phone: (203) 389-6624
Website: http://www.houseofchao.com/
Hours
| Saturday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
ronnae williams
Imagine waiting until 430 to get your food and the food isn’t what you wanted.
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B W
Food and service is always incredible. Owner is hardworking and unwilling to cut any corners. Have been coming to this restaurant for nearly 2 decades and can’t stop praising the quality of everything on the menu. Family and friends from out of state always want food from House of Chao.
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Amy Gorsuch
Hot, fresh food! Veggies were fresh and cooked perfectly. General Tso chicken had a ton of flavor, I just prefer smaller chunks of chicken. But they used a high quality cut of chicken. Shrimp Lomein was amazing!! Great price!
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Canary Kin
Have been going to the House of Chao for over 20 years so I feel very qualified to give the real scoop on this establishment.
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Christian
House of Chao, a quaint spot located in the heart of New Haven. It was not the typical greasy, oily Chinese food us Americans have come used to, but instead was a refreshing change to the Americanized cuisine. The fried rice was not too flavorful, although I did not feel guilty eating it as it was still yummy. The eggrolls were top notch, with a perfectly crispy shell followed by a savory concoction of vegetables and pork. The pork lo mein was colorful and vibrant with its many additives of vegetables and spices. I engorged in a sweet and sour chicken which consisted of beautifully crispy and tender nuggets coated in a house made sauce. My girlfriend enjoyed the chicken and mixed vegetables that provided a light, yet delicious sauce. Overall House of Chao has a charmful meal that feels like it was cooked right in the kitchen of your house. The food was most certainly made with love.
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Elec Trade
Not your average Chinese takeout. Food is dry and expensive. Menu is limited. Dishes are not as expected. Atmosphere is as antique and dry as the food is. Do not recommend.
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Cecily McLaughlin
My partner & I used to come here to eat because the way they pan fry chicken is THE BEST we have ever had. I am not sure if the old man still works there, but as a chef of 25+yrs myself, I was so impressed that I walked straight back into the kitchen & handed the old man a cash tip & thanked him. We used to order the general tso chicken combination. The rice was good, a little Plain but good, & the egg rolls were also good…. But that CHICKEN, WOW.
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Sarah Connor
Our go-to take out option, not just for Chinese food, but in general. We love the Three Delight with shrimp, scallops, chicken, and a bunch of veggies… but everything else we have tried has been great, too. Not very convenient parking for quick pick-up, but that’s no fault of theirs. We’re big fans!
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Nick Nation
Back when my fiancée was doing her PhD in New Haven we ate here all the time. Now we live in Portland Oregon and I miss this place so much. Over the last three years I’d guess we’ve tried a couple dozen Chinese restaurants in Portland and every one is terrible. I could go on and on about what’s wrong with them, but I don’t want those negative words on a review of this fine establishment. All I’ll say is, enjoy this place while you can, residents of New Haven, because if you leave you might not be able to find something as good again.
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WANDA R. MORTON
Wow absolutely % delicious scrumptious delectable delightful meals from House of Chao restaurant
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