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keptalpaca22 t1_j4exc1i wrote

Kotobuki - sushi

Mi Ranchito 2 - Peruvian

Kalos Cafe - deli

Aside from some of the more well known spots, these are my go to places

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joeyfranz t1_j4fsgqx wrote

Little Buddha - Thai Dhabewala - Indian

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halfwayhipster2 t1_j4fvv22 wrote

Eh these are probably more popular than hidden gems but when I lived downtown, had friends who didn’t venture up to Springdale so I’m gonna just go with these:

Village table - favorite breakfast sandwiches in Stamford

Vinny’s backyard - favorite wings in Stamford.

Olio - probably favorite restaurant for a date night in Stamford. Just consistently good.

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wbemus t1_j4g687f wrote

Seasons on Bank Street

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No_Award6714 t1_j4gl5h8 wrote

Chutni is the best authentic indian food in Stamford and in the 30mins radius.

Casa Villa for Mexican cuisine

Sushi soba for good sushi

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Pinkumb t1_j4h57bd wrote

Replying to StandardLocation5870 (#1,368,390)

Let it be known your viewpoint is completely disconnected from reality.

For starters, that bridge is irrelevant to Soul Tasty's access to customers. They're literally off of two major roads — Tresser and Washington. The only people that bridge would convenience are people who live on Stillwater Avenue. Anyone further than that can simply drive to Tresser. It's worth noting everyone on Stillwater... is walking distance from the bridge. That bridge has nothing to do with Soul Tasty's ability to get business.

Second you're actively disseminating misinformation about a project that can't make any progress because of the exact misinformation you're putting out there. There are two cohorts who prevent anything from happening to that bridge. 1) People who want it restored because it has historic value and 2) people who want to drive on it. Restoring the bridge is possible but it is financially irresponsible to repair it to a point of allowing cars. The cost is way too high for a bridge no one would even use. There are traffic studies that prove this. Any traffic going over that bridge can just as easily use Tresser.

So you can make it a historic bridge you can walk on, or you can knock it down and let people drive on it. Those are your options. No one likes those options, which is why the city has taken so long to do anything we lost almost a million dollars from a grant expiring. I've never even heard of that happening. We got a grant a decade ago and didn't do anything with it. Enough.

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Pinkumb t1_j4h5nlj wrote

Everyone goes to Mecha but there's another Raemen place 6 doors down called Kyushu which is arguably better.

Judy's BBQ is really good and it is the definition of "hidden" because they closed the physical location. You can still order pick-up but you have to go to the other restaurant Tabouli in Bulls Head.

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RonRonner t1_j4h8zdw wrote

FreshCo is an excellent deli/breakfast place. The woman who runs it is a jewel of a human being. I’m telling you it’s a sight to be seen the way she knows everyone who walks through the door. She’s watched children grow up in her shop, she knows their birthdays, she helps me with my little ones when I have to juggle them to the bathroom. She’s never met a stranger and it’s a gorgeous little slice of humanity.

Plus she keeps an absolutely spotless kitchen, makes a delicious bagel/breakfast sandwich/whatever you want, has Taylor Ham/pork roll, and she carries bagels from that guy with the cult following who usually distributes them for pick up from one of the local churches. Eric’s Bagels. They’re solid.

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Khaze7 t1_j4hbnua wrote

Brasitas on East Main. Best Latin cuisine in Stamford imo.

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Pinkumb t1_j4hgt5w wrote

Replying to bringmeyourgold (#1,369,931)

You seem eager to pick a fight after misunderstanding the intent of my post. This is what petty people do. Whenever you want to acknowledge the fruitlessness of your approach and just move on let me know.

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pantyinthe203 t1_j4hhb97 wrote

cafe silvium (well known but kind of hidden)
johns pizza on grove has the best chili cheese dogs (VERY greasy)

vinnys backyard has best or 2nd best wings in stamford

chichos

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Joemama1107 t1_j4hikqf wrote

Zahra's Corner Grill is my favorite place in Stamford/Glenbrook

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KeifHaring t1_j4id3vd wrote

Replying to halfwayhipster2 (#1,367,081)

I’ve been slowly trying out different things on the menu at Village Table over the past 2 years and I have yet to have something I don’t like - a really solid sandwich shop and I’m happy to have it close by!

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Asizel23 OP t1_j4iwp0c wrote

Replying to realaquaticmammal (#1,369,425)

Yeah, been going there for awhile, then took a break. Food is good, but annoying how they pack everything the same even the nachos. A lil bit expensive as well. I still go, but not as much. They send me the worst coupons too... Like $1 off is going to entice me.

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heutral t1_j4j60wt wrote

taste of Poland on Newfield ave also have sum sandwiches for the low that will fuck u up real good

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lmc1893 t1_j4ksofx wrote

Table 104 on long ridge road

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The_Dutchess-D t1_j4l9nwy wrote

Replying to heutral (#1,372,934)

Omg the Polish Delight or Taste of Poland sandwich (whatever the name is for their signature sandwich the first one listed on the board)…. This is THE sandwich. If one person in our family goes and gets the sandwich and other people find out that they went and got the sandwich for didn’t take them or ask if they wanted one brought home for them, it is a betrayal.

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The_Dutchess-D t1_j4lbkvo wrote

The new(ish) Farmhouse at The Crossroads on Long Ridge is actually excellent. I have been twice and am so happy that something so good replaced the former Long Ridge Tavern. Interesting menu items mixed in with crowdpleasing staples, well-labeled menu for those w food allergies, and the seafood items I have had have there been of impressive quality.

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The_Dutchess-D t1_j4lod9o wrote

Replying to heutral (#1,377,007)

Things I also recommend from there: Work The rope-form bacon in the packing located in the refrigerated bin where the yogurts are; all of the pickles they sell; the hard dry sausages in the case that you point and they get it for you; mustards; sauerkraut varieties; chocolate (all the real ones from Europe. Like the verboden original Kinder eggs with the toy egg inside of them. And…. ALL of the layered tart/cakes in the tall refrigerated case behind the counter. But, if you get lucky, and they have the one with all of the currants on it that day, get an extra bug slice. That one is so good. I actually ordered a whole one for holiday for company.

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RonRonner t1_j4rbrr7 wrote

Replying to The_Dutchess-D (#1,376,418)

We know someone who knows the chef and he sounds like such a nice guy, and I hear he keeps a very clean kitchen/runs a tight ship. We haven't made it out yet but I'm glad you posted this! It's reminded me to get out there.

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joeyfranz t1_j4rxgul wrote

Sunshine Cuisine (Jamaican) is pretty good too. Located at 789 East Main St

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Satomage t1_j4rxkc3 wrote

Chez Vous Bistro on Bedford St. has all the French Classics and they're so well constructed. Chef Erik is amazing!

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patsfan946 t1_j5psi6g wrote

Peter Changs! Some of the best chinese food I've ever had, both for authentic Szechuan and americanized dishes.

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victorialucyt t1_j5wxqna wrote

Not so much hidden gems, but here are some of t favorites -Village table -table 104 -pellicci's -amore’ -fiesta Can’t think of anything else right now I know you asked for Stamford, but match in Norwalk is top tier to me

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biceporquadricep t1_j6ecqu2 wrote

Replying to BearMethod (#1,564,164)

I like village because there's a much shorter wait time and i think they're pretty on par in terms of quality. but depends on what im in the mood for. when my (long distance) boyfriend visited for the first time i took him to liz sue because its a quintessential Stamford experience

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