Magic Wok

Feeling hungry after starving now on campus at Middlebury College during Thanksgiving break with all our dining halls closed, my dear friend Joey and I ordered food over the phone with all the food information readily available online which is great. We both ordered the dinner combination for the General Tso’s Chicken which means it comes with an egg roll (worst egg roll I’ve ever had), two crab rangoons (cheese wontons that could have used more crab to be honest), and pork fried rice (I’m not a huge fried rice person to begin with to judge this fairly but it was okay as a fried rice) (the chicken itself made up for everything else, with the spice and perfect texture to it)! The food was delivered in a timely manner with the delivery guy very helpful and accommodating though he kind of got lost on or campus. My friend Joey ordered for us but she could not quite understand the people working there’s thick accents, and the woman over the phone was helpful but getting frustrated whereas the man delivering for us also had an accent but was accommodating.
The chicken I think was advertised as $ 7 per person but the total came out to be $ 20, but the portions were kind of fair in relation to the price and it probably also accounted for the cost of delivery. The chicken is seasoned well, it gave me the kick I so desperately missed ever since coming to this state that does not seem to enjoy having spice in the food. Maybe it’s just me. I missed having any sort of ethnic food, and this isn’t the most authentic spot but it at least fulfills some sort of craving for me.
Delivery was good. Will try other things out if I crave American Chinese takeout.

As an ex restaurant owner, I’m not sure how this place is still open. Doesn’t the health department stroll by this part of the world? Maybe i caught them on an off day. I’ve never ate in such a dirty dining room (in the us). The food was awful I barely ate half of mine. Couldn’t even bring myself to pack the leftovers for the dog. Ended up going to another restaurant the same night since we were left disappointed and hungry. Nothing against the owners, just warning others not to expect much.

So. where to begin. We decided to treat ourselves to lunch with our children one afternoon. When we got there, there was no one else in the restaurant, and we were seated right away. The lady who sat us asked us what we would like to drink (her English was not to good) my husband and I ordered sodas and asked for Shirley temples for the kids. She looked at us crooked and walked away. Someone else had to come ask us what we wanted. Then we were told they don’t make those. Ok, fine. The kids had sprite. No big. So then we ordered our Pupu for 6. She again looked at us sideways. and asked us if we were sure. Yup. That’s what we want. And a side of pork fried rice, and boneless ribs… since those were not included in the Pupu plater. So she leaves and comes back a few moments later saying they don’t have any chicken wings. Ok. so more chicken fingers it is. I would have rather they knocked the proce off of the order of spare ribs. Anyway. We get the bill, and I could have fallen over. The amount we paid was double what we paid anywhere in our old state. The service was sub par, and the food was mediocre. Probably will not go back.

The atmosphere inside and outside is depressing. However, since there is not so many places for asian food in Middlebury, Magic Wok surely is somewhere to go for your asian cravings. That being said, the food wasn’t superb or authentic. I only give 4 stars because of the delicious hot and sour soup.
The price was reasonable for Middkids.

I think Magic Wok is definitely better than China House, and for being in Vermont maybe this Chinese food is a 4, but since coming back again this fall (2014) I think the food gets worse and worse. Go to Sabai Sabai if you want any kind of asian food in Middlebury, it could very well end up being the same price with a much better atmosphere.

We stopped in here for lunch and found the food to still be of very high quality. I had the Chef’s Noodle #4 Hong Kong Pan Fried Noodle and it was fabulous; obviously made of fresh ingredients.
The other two had Crab Rangoon (appetizer #10), a perennial favorite of hers, but not one of mine, and Chef’s Noodle #2 Malaysia Chow Fun with beef. It was very good.
Service — 4 STARS (a bit slow)
Ambiance/​Décor — 3 STARS (cold & stark)
Food — 4 ½ STARS
Location — 4 STARS
Value — 5 STARS (very reasonable)

We had ‘take out’ last night. Spring roll, sesame chicken & sesame shrimp. Good value for the dollar. Very friendly counter help. Plan to go there for sit down dinner.

Fast delivery. Delicious. But a bit expensive for college kids.

Definately as good as it gets in Middlebury. For the area the food is really good. I have really enjoyed the General Tso’s chicken and lo mein. The restaurant looks a little dumpy from the outside, but inside it is nicely decorated.

We had late lunch. Food was excellent! Hot n spicy, and very flavorful. the coconut soup for two was delicous.