Mr. Tso — Restaurant in Windsor

FULL REVIEW: Mr. Tso’s

Great food, great service! This will be my new spot!

GREETING & FIRST IMPRESSION: I’ve been waiting for this place to open since they first put up the sign with the catchy cute logo. Love the signage!

I happened to catch them Today on “Opening Day!” I saw people going in and out of this place. We haven’t had great local Asian food in a while in this area. I ordered food for a game night event!

A friendly guy/host greeted me and other customers and invited us inside. Super chill upbeat and friendly. Not shy! Let’s just be honest and acknowledge -that part alone- is not the typical experience in Chinese/Asian food spots. In my experience they are typically not friendly and are often very flat in terms of greetings and interactions. This place is 10/10. It’s giving they’ve been here for years, so happy to see you come in, and they already know me by name (they used my name yall - when handing me my food and thanking me for my business). So personable!

The atmosphere is cool trendy clean and spacious. I envision a welcoming Asian cafe type vibe in the Village (NYC) iykyk the vibe! I forgot to check out the bathrooms but I’m sure they kept the theme. Would love to bring my laptop in and work while enjoying a meal if they allow it. I can see them attracting local town professionals and patrons during the day, family style dining may be possible. We’re a Boba family so it would be cool if they add Boba options to their menu later! Wink Wink!

They are still putting finishing touches on the place as far as for ambiance but I hope they go with that route! We’ll see what they come up with.

He explained the menu which had a great variety, combo options, vegan options, and desserts. He made great recommendations based on my tastes. The food was cooked well and tasted so good!! I ordered a combo chicken fried rice and General Tso chicken and a Banana Pudding dessert (he states he made personally fresh that morning)!

*The food packaging aligns with the service & atmosphere here - very trendy thoughtful and kind. For those who care - The containers are plant based compostable and safe for food. It felt like a warm hug!

FOOD: 10/10. Can I just tell you…the rice/veggies were perfectly fried not oily and the chicken in the rice is so flavorful not soggy. The Tso chicken was delicious as expected and the banana pudding barely made it out of the car! Instant regret- I shoulda bought 16 of those Banana Puddings lol!

I would say the entire menu gave a good variety, combo options, included some fusions from other cultures foods/desserts, as well as standard drinks. Prices are affordable and the portions are great! So load up!

PERSONAL TOUCHES: The logo was consistent- paper bags are stamped. They offered me hats (merch) for my daughters! Would love to see more merch from them like - TShirts, wrist bands, insulation cup covers, water bottles, ceramic noodle bowls, iron on patches, maybe even some Asian candies to try etc.! The logo is just so cool I can see it doing well on the merch end!

FINAL VERDICT: 10/10 Overall! I hope they make roots and stick around! Service is top tier, food -amazing, atmosphere welcoming. I would say play some cool mix of music to add to the vibe. They have delivery options too yall!

I will be a regular patron of this business! I do hope everyone has the same experience I had. It’s a cool spot with great food! Windsor can use more of this! Now I don’t have to travel out of town for good Asian food! Yay me!

Game night was EPIC! Ladies won- duh!! Someone swiped the rest of my banana pudding (I get it - they were taken over by the smoothness, mix of flavors, actual banana in the dessert - it changes people - it’s really my fault for bringing great dessert!! Haha) So the ones who tried the Mr. Tso’s food enjoyed it! I included photos of some left over food I hid away for myself just to show! Haha. I appreciate customer reviews so I’m diligent when...

We grabbed takeout from Mr. Tso in Windsor, CT and tried a little bit of everything: vegetable fried rice, vegan ribs, whole fried chicken, chicken & waffles, and the five-spiced churros.

The vegan ribs? Straight FIRE. Texture, flavor, caramelization — they nailed it. I’d go back just for those.

The fried rice (veggie and beef) was pretty mid — not bad, but missing that smoky wok flavor that makes fried rice shine.

The fried chicken had decent seasoning, but the whole chicken came out on the dry side. The chicken with the waffles was okay, but I wouldn’t order that combo again. A thigh or wings would’ve been a better match.

The cornbread waffle though — that was a pleasant surprise! I expected gritty, but it was soft, flavorful, and honestly a win.

And the five-spiced churros? Delightful. The spices hit just right and the sweet filling inside was such a fun surprise.

Overall: Some highs (vegan ribs, churros, waffle!) and a few dishes that need fine-tuning, but definitely a spot...

There’s a new spot in Windsor, CT called Mr. Tso, and it has quickly become one of my go-to places since their grand opening. From day one, the food has been consistently fresh, flavorful, and unique. They’ve brought an original twist to the usual takeout style, and it really shows in the quality and taste of their dishes.

Every time I’ve gone, I’ve been impressed not only by how good the food is, but also by the way they take pride in what they serve. You can tell a lot of thought goes into their menu and how they prepare each meal. It’s the kind of place that keeps you coming back because you know you’re going to leave satisfied every single time.

If you’re in Windsor or even just passing through, I highly recommend checking out Mr. Tso. They’re still new, but already making a big impression. For me, it’s definitely one of the best new food spots...