State Street Kitchen — Restaurant in Newtown

I have been stopping by this great neighborhood grill/deli/hidden Korean food location in Newtown for the last several weeks 2-3 times per week. I tend to work out at CrossFit Newtown in the mornings and like to eat some good protein after a hard workout. One of the coaches recommended this place for breakfast wraps.

What can I say, sometimes simple done well is way better than complicated done half way.

Misha (the owner), and her staff, make amazing breakfast wraps. The one I always get is called the Carrie wrap (after the coach who pointed several of us to this place) it consists of eggs, turkey bacon, cheese, avocado. Whats great about this wrap is the proportions of the ingredients are just perfect, at times I ask to have sriracha or gochujang (Korean pepper sauce) on it for a little extra kick. What makes me love the place is the attention to detail. Normally a place like this will make a wrap and the tortilla is still raw. I always have to ask to either grill or press the wrap itself. Here they just know its better to press the wrap.

Misha also offers various Korean dishes (she is Korean herself) and today I got a mid size can of her homemade kimchi. Lets me tell you its great!! You can ask for it on anything they serve, like the wrap, cheese-steaks, etc.

I am looking forward to working through the menu, especially the Korean dishes, once I get a little more used to the Carrie wrap...so good!

This place is a real gem. ...

Being new to the town we are on our search for great places to grab a bite. Fancy or not we just like reliable spots to go grab quick bites.

State Street Kitchen nailed it. State Street looks to have two older Korean ladies that own and run the place. Everybody knows everybody. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The owner comes to the tables to chat about all the local and personal happenings. We found a funny message on the menu. " No tipping necessary". How often have you seen this? The food was simple and fresh. There are a combination of Korean and American choices. The menu is larger than you would expect.

In the end it was a fun lunch. This will become a regular spot for us. We tipped anyway. We enjoyed a simple well executed and...

While I was visiting friends from just outside Newtown, we decided last minute to run in here for lunch. The environment was welcoming and cozy, and the lady at the cash register was extremely sweet. Even though I am from states away, I felt somewhat at home. I ordered the bibimbap, which was what can only be described at "soul food." I felt complete and nourished, both literally and figuratively, when I finished it. While we were eating, I looked around and noticed that everyone else in the restaurant was as happy and upbeat as I was. Definitely going to urge my friends to take me here again. Keep on doing what you...