The Best: China Star
Most Fairfield students have a love-hate relationship with China Star. Prices are reasonable, and most of the time, the food is too. China Star is convenient, located on Post Road, and the delivery is usually quick. Perhaps it’s because the place has managed to wallpaper the entire campus with menus. China Star is usually the first pick for hungry students.
Staff Pick: Twin Lions
Twin Lions doubles as a restaurant and takeout venue. The chicken is ACTUALLY chicken. The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, and the service is fantastic. If you’re 21, you can complement your meal with sake bombs, adding Asian flair and a welcomed alternative to happy hour. Twin Lions also uses numbered menus, eliminating confusion during ordering and assuring your requests are met. It’ll cost you a little more, but the quality of the food is more than worth the cash.
The Worst: China Star
China Star is usually not a desirable option for upperclassmen, or more precisely, those who have had the opportunity to experience the countless other Chinese takeouts in Fairfield. China Star is simply too unpredictable; it has taken my food anywhere from 15 minutes to over two hours to arrive. Likewise, at least one out of three times, China Star will completely botch your order (it seems no matter how many times I say “VEGGIE” dumplings, I end up with mystery meat). Therefore, irregular service and quality makes China Star a less than appealing choice for those in the know.
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