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    Chef Chen Chinese Restaurant

    3.6 (305 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Szechuan
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Gases and chicken & egg fried rice
    Jaz L.

    This is my second time ordering from this place and it's pretty good!! I like their broccoli beef & also their sesame chicken. Very tasty and nice flavor. I think I found my new Chinese restaurant. Thank you chef Chen!

    Mango Chicken lunch,  Szechuan chicken lunch
    Averee P.

    Went to check out Chen's as we hadn't been there since it went under new ownership. They used to have a lunch buffet so my son and I decided to go see if it was still being offered. Not available, but we decided to still give it a shot. Mango chicken is delicious and the spicy chicken was very flavorful as well. Only complaint on this was that they put so much vegetables and only a few pieces of chicken. Still not bad for lunch specials.

    Mongolian beef
    Matthew C.

    Fresh food, large servings and friendly staff. They even have $1.99 beer in a bottle. If you like a casual place with good food, give it a try.

    Lemon Chicken and Sweet and Sour Pork
    Veronica M.

    First time trying this place since the new ownership. Tried it years ago when it was a different owner and didn't like the food too much. My husband and I decided to give this place another shot and we are so happy we did! We ordered takeout. We ordered Lemon Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork (perfectly breaded) (perfect ratio of breading and sauce) and Wor Wonton Soup. We loved everything! We are so happy and satisfied. We no longer have to drive all the way to Fairfield to get good Chinese food. Glad there's finally great Chinese food in Vacaville! The pictures I took of food, there was more food then what's shown, I took pictures of food after we ate. They give a good amount, and prices are fair. The restaurant looks clean and the person working was very friendly. This definitely will be our new Go-To when craving Chinese food!

    Wonton Soup
    Erin C.

    Okay- this was my favorite Chinese place when I lived here 20 years ago. Driving through today we decided to stop and it's as yummy as ever!! Fast and friendly service. Quiet ambiance. Amazing food!!

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    Very Best Hot & Sour Soup in all of California! Delicious Beef with Brocolli too! Five Stars for Chef Chen in Vacaville!

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    The foods bomb got rice pork chow main an orange chicken the employees are awesome very kind an helpful definitely coming back again !!!!

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    Great service! Delicious food, and lots of it for the price! Highly recommended! Quiet and comfortable atmosphere. Thank you!

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    Food is great. Love the chow fun noodles. Order is prepared very quickly, large portions and very fresh.

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    A hidden gem in Vacaville. Food is great and service is good. Our go to spot for Chinese food.

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