The Most Delicious Connecticut Road Trip Takes You To 6 Hole-In-The-Wall Ethnic Restaurants

The Nutmeg State is well-known for being small. We may not have the massive landscape that larger states possess, but in some ways, that's a good thing. For instance, when planning a road trip in Connecticut, you're able to see much more of the state than you could in a larger place like Texas or California. Here at Only In Connecticut, we're fond of a good themed road trip. And what's more tasty than a trip centered around food? We'd love to circle the globe and travel internationally, but if you don't have the time or money to do that, you can do the next best thing right here at home. Check out this quick Connecticut road trip that will take you to several of our best hole in the wall ethnic restaurants. They may not look like much, but they'll make you feel like you're on a world tour without ever leaving the state!

This trip will take you through most of the southern portion of the state. You'll get to experience food from a variety of countries with a driving time of around three hours.

This is a great opportunity to take a tour around our beautiful state! You can check out the itinerary and customize it to your liking on Google Maps.

People's Choice: 77 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 06850

Your first stop will be People's Choice. They serve up Jamaican dishes in a simple, no frills atmosphere.

You can get all kinds of unique offerings here: goat's head soup, ackee and salt fish, and tasty porridge. They've even got breakfast dishes. They don't have a website, so stop in to check out their menu.

Pho Hong Thom: 48 Wood Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

Your next stop on this tasty road trip will be Pho Hong Thom. This little Vietnamese joint doesn't look like much, but their pho is incredible and you won't be disappointed with anything on the menu.

They aren't super-active online, but they do have a Facebook if you'd like to get a feel for the place. The prices are great.

El Gallo Dorado #2: 115 Main Street, Monroe, CT 06468

You can't do an ethnic restaurant road trip in Connecticut without Mexican! El Gallo Dorado #2 is an authentic spot that may be located in small town Connecticut, but it tastes like you just stepped across the border into Mexico.

They use only the freshest ingredients and have a wide selection. The tortas are huge. Check out their menu on their website.

Polonia Taste LLC: 99 Broad Street, New Britain, CT 06053

Next up, we're heading to Poland and trying Polonia Taste LLC in New Britain. They serve cafeteria-style food.

The food is served from a buffet, so you don't have as many options as you would from somewhere with a large menu, but it's all delicious and the prices are great. They don't have a website, but stop by and enjoy!

Pabs African Restaurant: 1166 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108

African restaurants in Connecticut are not as popular as some of the other regional foods on this list. After all, you see Italian and Mexican eateries quite often.

But African food is just as tasty! Pabs focuses on West African food, with dishes from a variety of nations. This is a good opportunity to try food you might not normally eat.

Paul's Pasta Shop: 223 Thames St, Groton, CT 06340

There's no shortage of great Italian restaurants in Connecticut. One that we feel is a little underappreciated is the tiny Paul's Pasta Shop in Groton.

It's located right on the shore, and you can find a menu and more information on their website.

Did we miss your favorite hole in the wall restaurant in Connecticut? Share it in the comments and maybe you'll see it featured in a future article!