A-1 Oriental Kitchen, located at 428 Whalley Ave in New Haven, is a cherished gem among local Chinese restaurants. Diners are raving about their standout dish, the General Tso tofu which has earned high praise for its exceptional flavor—something 'Evan McKinney' claims is unparalleled in his extensive experience with takeout. The menu boasts a variety of crowd-pleasers, with ‘Jeff Michaels’ highlighting favorites like chicken wings, egg rolls, and boneless ribs. Customers appreciate the friendly service and the establishment's late hours, along with the unique perk of receiving free soda with qualifying orders. This family-run spot has cultivated a loyal clientele, with ‘Idelier Pettigrew’ noting the freshness and quality of the food, reinforcing the establishment's commitment to community and tradition. Although the staff may come off as abrupt at times, ‘Terence McTague’ emphasizes that it’s all part of the charm. It’s a place that feels welcoming and genuine, inviting diners to return time and again, just like 'Shabrena Hammonds' who has been a loyal patron for years. In summation, A-1 Oriental Kitchen isn’t just a restaurant; it's a beloved part of the New Haven tapestry, offering delicious, authentic Chinese-American dishes and a heartfelt community spirit.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves comfort food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Amenities
No toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Photos
Reviews For A-1 Oriental Kitchen
Evan McKinney
Jun 24,2025
I order General Tso tofu all the time at different Chinese restaurants. I've never had one so good before
Jeff Michaels
Jun 9,2025
Food is very good here! Chicken wings, eggrolls, rice, boneless ribs are awesome! friendly, open late every day, and free soda(s) if you spend certain amounts...no one else does that around here.
Idelier Pettigrew
Jun 2,2025
One of the best Chinese restaurants ever. The food is very tasteful and always seem to be fresh. Is definitely a family business in the City of New Haven that serve the community well. Very nice family.
Shabrena Hammonds
May 10,2025
Been going here for years. My go to Chinese takeout!!!
Terence McTague
May 2,2025
It’s a pretty traditional Chinese-American food spot in the city. Nice hard working people, they can be unintentionally abrupt on the phone, don’t take it personal lol show up in 15 minutes.
Peter Britto
Apr 22,2025
Place was super good, me and my friends went here, like 5 of us, we all agreed the food was amazing and we only paid like 60 for 5 people to eat realllyyy well. We were full for sure.
shazzy michealson
Apr 22,2025
The food there is very delicious . Oh my, I ordered 2 general tossed chicken . It was so delicious and the service was great. The lady was super, super nice . And the young gentleman was very kind.
Moran Bodek
Mar 26,2025
Great place for to go great food I really recommend
Reviews For A-1 Oriental Kitchen