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    Chan's Palace

    3.5 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Beef egg foo young

    I've been coming to Southwest Michigan for 20 years and have always been on the hunt for a good Chinese restaurant - and haven't found one until Chan's. You can't even get egg foo young outside of Chicago. Well, this place not only has it - they nailed it! It's excellent. I'm already planning on going back next week. They are only open for take-out only now due to COVID. It's really cute inside, so I can't wait to eat there once things open up.

    The last sad unwanted ragoon.  Sitting forlornly on a bed of iceberg lettuce.
    Tristan H.

    Having, until recently, worked for 37 years in Paw Paw, a town of few options relative to good restaurants (such tears I still have for the demise of Cafe 237), I have eaten at Chan's off and on for at least that long. I was even around in the 80's to eat at the restaurant's predecessor in the building, Gnome's Inn, a delightful burger and fries diner. The majority of my experiences with Chan's was when my coworkers and I flipped a coin and decided to go to Chan's for lunch. Sometimes, my girl and I would be in town for dinner; other times, I might pick up take out on the way home. The physical setting is small, with maybe 40 seats distributed over booths and tables. The interior is outfitted with stereotypical "Chinese restaurant" decor. The menu is classic Chinese American - there is nothing particularly original in the menu and I'd bet the only things to change over the years are the prices. The prices are a bit high. You could easily spend the same amount of money at Chinn Chinn or Nonla in nearby Mattawan and find greater originality and satisfaction. Admittedly, at lunch my colleagues and I were more invested in blindly consuming our meals in a speedy manner so we could get back to work in 60 minutes. Chan's did a fine job meeting our goals. But for dinner, where no time limited existed, and where we could really pay attention to what we were eating, we were routinely disappointed. The food was underseasoned, bland, and boring. And because Chan's has the misfortune to be near two amazing restaurants in Mattawan means I can't say "Chinn Chinn, Nonla, and Chan's" in the same sentence without a choking sensation rising into my throat. But I think Chan's does a decent business catering to anyone in the area too unadventurous to eat at these other two restaurants. No matter how many fine bakeries exist in the land, there will always be customers who prefer to buy Wonder Bread.

    sweet-and-sour chicken combo
    Chris K.

    I'm in Paw Paw regularly for business and frequently stop here for dinner. The portion sizes are great, and fit well with the price point. As far as the quality of the food goes, I can't complain. While it certainly is not "authentic" Chinese food, it is still quite tasty and does not leave you with that empty feeling an hour after eating. My go to meal here is the Hong Kong chicken with a side order of Spring rolls. I usually get my food to go, but the few times that I have stopped in to sit down and eat the wait staff was very pleasant.

    My Instagram photo, while waiting for our order. Ice water and tea.
    Mariel G.

    Best Asian restaurant I've been too in a while! loved everything I've ordered. Don't let the small location fool you, you will be truly amazed with the food! I've lived in Paw Paw for most of my life, but I had never been to Chan's. My Freshmen year of college, I was driving this old 1990 Geo Prizm, and I cannot count the times I had to get a jump start from random people. Chan, the owner, helped me out once as well, so I decided that I would stop buy and order some dinner. OH GOLLY GOSH! I love this place! They make the only egg rolls I will eat and their fried rice is spectacular! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.

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    Chans eggrolls are the best. We love to get our takeout. The staff is always pleasant and the food has never disappointed.

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    Love love love Chan's lunch dinner there quick service for take out. All the combos are fantastic!! Grateful for the big menu

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    15 years ago

    Great cheap good food. Egg rolls rock. Rice is always perfect. Fast for take out. Some inside dining. Staff alway great.

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    This place used to be awesome but seems to be going downhill. Still the best (only) Chinese food in town.

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    They changed all their food and it's no good anymore. It's unfortunately no different from any other place now.

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    Casey and family are fantastic and food is too! Been coming in for 30 years and try to get it at least biweekly.

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    Food not so great, kind of soggy, had to stop eating for fear of getting sick.

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