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Hartford Area Hidden Lunch Gems?

Grinders:
Chicken cutlet:Wethersfield pizza house
Meatballs: franklin giant or corner grinder
Sausage: Dibacos
Beef Cutlets: Kensington market
Cold cut grinder: laRosas
 
Claudia's in Farmington on Rt 4 is absolutely fuego. Chicken parm GODS.
 
It’s been awhile but a trip to the Polish National Home was always an adventure. If the waitress thinks you are taking too long to order you’ll end up with the polish sampler. Take it easy on beer though. Small cups but they pack a punch.
Another option is pho Boston right on the line with West Hartford—bear A Dongs. That’s a good choice this time of year.
 
Coyote Flaco on new britain ave is my go to for mexican.
 
Deepster said:
I drove by there a couple weeks ago and couldn't believe that's still open. My parents got chicken from there all the time. If it's anything like it was back then, it's definitely worth checking out.
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It is! Ask for Sylvia. The owner! It takes 20 mins after your order to receive the goodies. Fresh :) I am as old school as you can get though at times.
 
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The Vietnam Restaurant in West Hartford, New Britain Ave.

Chef's Dog House in Newington.

Corner Pug, West Hartford.

Hot Basil, West Hartford.

El Pollo Guapo, Wethersfield.
 
TerryBoyz said:
It’s been awhile but a trip to the Polish National Home was always an adventure. If the waitress thinks you are taking too long to order you’ll end up with the polish sampler. Take it easy on beer though. Small cups but they pack a punch.
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Can't believe I missed this one. Totally a hidden gem in Hartford and has been featured in Gourmet magazine. I'm half polish and the pierogi are worth the trip alone.
 
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Deepster said:
Hot and Spicy Chicken at Saigon Kitchen. Don't order anything else.
Chicken cutlet grinder at Cornerstone on Main St.
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The chicken cutlet grinder was legendary there decades ago. Is it still as good?

I have a hidden gem on Main St. in Manchester. Bui. Real good Vietnamese food. A little pricy for lunch, but definitely yummy. I had dinner there tonight and am already looking forward to the next trip.
 
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dannyHAM said:
I agree. Carl's BBQ in East Hartford is real good. I usually go with the Jamaican Jerk Chicken sandwich.
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I will second this. Yummy food from an absolute hole in the wall. Sketchy area, next to a package store But damn that food is good.
 
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Huskybass said:
I will second this. Yummy food from an absolute hole in the wall. Sketchy area, next to a package store But damn that food is good.
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That’s what makes it a “hidden gem” gotta try it!
 
Just want to say that if I have been critical of basketball-related posts by anyone contributing to this thread, I apologize. We may differ in temperament or outlook, but somehow a thread like this is akin to sharing a meal together. Peace.
 
We already have a thread for best CT grinder and Wethersfield Pizza’s Chicken Parm is the winner. /thread

For lunch spots I’ll contribute by adding Dhaba Walla. Indian fast food.
 
bendm said:
MMs Gyros on temple street. Theres a couple gyro places in hartford but this one is on a different level.
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I haven’t been to the one on temple,but I think the gyro and kebab house on Pratt St is real good.

Goldburgers or rooster in newington
2nd the dawg house
 
TerryBoyz said:
It’s been awhile but a trip to the Polish National Home was always an adventure. If the waitress thinks you are taking too long to order you’ll end up with the polish sampler. Take it easy on beer though. Small cups but they pack a punch.
Another option is pho Boston right on the line with West Hartford—bear A Dongs. That’s a good choice this time of year.
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I recommend the Pho (Saigon?) in front of Pho Boston.
 
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I Bleed Blue said:
We already have a thread for best CT grinder and Wethersfield Pizza’s Chicken Parm is the winner. /thread

For lunch spots I’ll contribute by adding Dhaba Walla. Indian fast food.
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Love everything else but not the bread that comes with "Indian Street Food".
 
WhiteDressWes said:
I recommend the Pho (Saigon?) in front of Pho Boston.
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There’s like 4 Pho restaurants in that area, and another half dozen on Park Street. Pho Boston is consistent but it isn’t spectacular and is a bit overpriced for a bowl of broth.

King and I Thai before it changed ownership on Park Street was in my opinion the best Asian take out/dine in restaurant in the state. Since the new owners it’s okay but just doesn’t taste the same, not sure if anyone else has noticed this.
 
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