Chef Lee's is a Lake Anna staple. When you want Chinese food, this place is the go-to. Nothing fancy, they won't blow your socks off but I've never gotten something other than what I expected. So if you're craving some good Chinese food, this is your spot no doubt about it read more

Chef Lee - Pork Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Mineral, Virginia

Food was excellent(Hawaiian Delight and Kew). Bahama Mama wonderful. Service was excellent. Will definitely be back.

The food was not great. Edible, but definitely on the lower end taste wise compared to other Chinese restuarants I have been to. Crap rangoon wrapper was thick and tough, the springrolls were dark and hard like they had been in a 7-11 window. read more

The food is basic, edible but lackluster. Nothing special but what we thought was the only close Chinese restaurant to our house so we've been there a few times. They always seem to take a long time to bring the food but my family would just talk and keep ourselves occupied until the food eventually came. Again, we thought this was the only close Chinese restaurant close by so we put up with it. Well tonight we walk in at 8:07 and were informed we'd have to order to go because the place closed at 9, 53 minutes wasn't enough time for us to dine in so we left. And she didn't look like she cared, just a lackadaisical look for the whole short conversation, like we were bothering her. That led us to search out any close places and we found Tasty Crab Chinese restaurant just 4 short minutes. Had a great experience and great food so we will not be back to Chef Lees read more

My personal favorite is the orange chicken. There is not too much orange flavor but just enough and a hint of spice. The staff is lovely. Our waitress was coming over to check on us constantly and was very polite. There is booths and chairs. There is usually some country music playing. It can get loud in there because it's sort of a small space. One little tip is that if you prefer eating with chopsticks you can get them on request. read more

Chef Lee - Window view - Chinese Near Me - Mineral, Virginia

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I went to Chef Lee's for dinner this evening and was mad when I left. I was the only person at 4:00. Ordered Orange Beef with the intentions to take most home for lunch tomorrow. The waitress was rude to me when she bought out a hamburger sized box for my to go. I asked for a larger box and said no. She would bring me another hamburger box. She wouldn't bring a box that wouldn't leak. Then she got really rude. I put it into the two small boxes, and the Orange Beef sauce leaked. I asked the owner for a bigger box, and she said no. WTF. I used to order from there for work and it was in a container that would go through an x-ray machine without spilling. For $28. I will not go back. They lost a customer over a Styrofoam box! read more

We placed a large order and were very disappointed. We didn't get the egg rolls we ordered, they gave us zero condiments and no fortune cookies. Also we got moo shu pork and no pancakes or plumb sauce. Had the food been good I would have forgiven all of this but it's pretty bland and tasteless. read more

I had gotten the orange chicken and it was sweet it tasted like candy I do not recommend getting the orange chicken but my family members got some really good food and shrimp read more

Food was very good - came to the table quickly, large portions and all fresh. Our server was very friendly and attentive. I had General Tao chicken and husband had pineapple rice combo. Our first time, but we'll be back. read more

Very good egg rolls...ate here several times and I have alway enjoyed the food. Thank very much for a good dinner at a reasonable price.

The food was nasty the egg drop soup taste like lake water the rice was under cooked and the staff was very rude we got beef and broccoli it was like a thick sauce not brown sauce and tasted horrible read more

The food was good. We had Shrimp LoMein and Sweet and Sour Chicken. What I didn't like was the service. I felt our server had an attitude. Also we asked for a togo cup for soda we already had and they wanted to charge us. I also had to ask for my change after I handed the server a cash payment and told her I was going to need the change back. She handed it off to the cashier, never brought the change back until my daughter went up there to get it. She wasn't getting that big of a tip. I won't be going back. read more

Ugh. You would be better off going to Food Lion next door and buying a frozen Chinese meal for the microwave. Spent almost $50 for Seafood Delight--which it was not. Other than a bleach smell on the scallops it tasted like mildew. And that would be the only flavor the whole dish had. The chicken dish was all fatty and no flavor. The rice was awful. And nothing was cooked correctly at all! Broccoli and snow peas were basically raw. Eggs rolls were like eating an old shoe. Thankfully they were generous with soy sauce and hot mustard which was the only way I could eat this after microwaving for 5 minutes to try and make it reasonable. read more

Our first time stopping in for takeout and boy were we disappointed. $35 for garbage. First off the ribs were day old and black, second the egg for young was absolutely tasteless and the brown sauce was flower and water. The lo mein was also absolutely tasteless. We pass it often and decided to give it a try. NEVER AGAIN I feel like they sold us day old food. Do youself a favor and DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. The food was literally garbage. read more

This was only my second experience with Chef Lee in the 8 years I've lived here and it has only gotten worse. My first experience was with orange chicken; the chicken was ok with the exception of a piece of butchers twine in the meal. This trip was for chicken lettuce wraps; there was too much sauce with little to no flavor and the chicken was over cooked, hard and dry. If you plan to visit this restaurant for more than a restroom break, do so at your own risk. read more

Worst Chinese food I have ever eaten. The staff were efficient, courteous and professional. Perhaps they will work on getting better kitchen staff in order to improve the food. read more

Chef Lee is a convenient, beautiful restaurant, with good food and even better service. It's on the corner lot of the same strip mall as the Food Lion (if you're facing it, all the way to the right.) I do like the food, and would give it a 4/5 for food...but I had to bump it up because of the great service. This place has amazing servers who care to make sure you feel at home. There is a bar to sit at if you're by yourself and want to chat with owner or manager, and they really do a good job to make sure that you have an enjoyable time. Their restaurant is very pretty, clean, and well lit. My favorite foods here are the egg rolls, egg drop soup, and general Tso's chicken. They have great takeout, and they pack it well for you to take home. This place is enjoyed by tourists, weekenders, and locals alike! read more

Stopped in to grab lunch. Very clean and food was good. Lunch specials were a hot. I loved the lettuce wraps. Waitress was sweet and she was the only one taking care of everyone. Fast and great good. Worth a stop. read more

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This was the only Chinese place within like a 50 mile radius from the lake house I was staying at. And I am SO thankful. Got the fried rice and hot and sour soup - Portion was humongous for both, and both were excellent. - fried rice: needed a little soy sauce but ONLY because I like fried rice a little more salty/flavorful. SO much shrimp and meat and rice. lasted me through dinner and breakfast the next day. 10/10 - hot and sour soup: hit the spot. filled up a small cylinder container which I didn't expect them to give so much. exactly what I expected in terms of taste - would recommend Will come again whenever I visit the area. Thank you for the great food! read more

This place has good Chinese food. I've tried several times and I've never had anything that's too salty or overcooked. My only "complaint" is that sometimes the pepper steak entree has far more onions and peppers than steak. I've tried the egg rolls, fried dumplings (potstickers), chicken lo mein, sweet and sour chicken (really good), pepper steak, sesame chicken, cashew chicken, moo goo gai chicken, General Tso chicken and then something that was a mix of chicken beef and shrimp. All were good and portions are good for the price. It's great for leftovers the next day but the fried rice dries out (not the restaurant's fault and it's always good rice when fresh). The lo mein noodles are thick and have a dense consistency which clearly tells me they are Asian and not Italian noodles. I give three stars only because it's the typical Chinese restaurant offerings without much that's unique. They also don't have fried wantons, crab Rangoon or coconut shrimp which are faves. For COVID purposes, the staff was wearing masks and hand sanitizer was available. I was asked to sign the check with the same pen everyone else uses when picking up dinner to-go. I had a glove on so not a big deal to me but not the best choice. I didn't observe anyone in the dining room so can't comment on social distancing measures. A sign on the door indicated masks are required which I applaud. The staff and woman who took my order over the phone were pleasant and prompt. read more

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Yeah... pretty not great. The dumplings had some promise & the shrimp fried rice was definitely close to there. But the duck sauce lacked flavor & definitely could've used a homemade blend. I cannot vouch for the lo mein or sweet & sour chicken, but the sauce for the chicken was thick & yummy - definitely different than I expected! They also have a bar? My friend grabbed a vodka soda while he was waiting. Pretty good service, not the best food. read more

Good chinese in the lake anna area. We have done both take out and eat in. Wait staff is attentive and friendly.

This is a great Chinese food option at Lake Anna. The crab rangoons we've got are the only thing I wouldn't recommend but the rest including sesame chicken, house lomein and soups are all delicious! read more

Worst food in my life service was horrible almost like they never change the grease everything tasted nasty

Easily the best Chinese restaurant in the surrounding area. The staff are super accommodating and incredibly friendly. As for the food, the price is unmatched and the taste is simply magnificent. read more

I have no idea how this place has three stars. I grew up eating Chinese food every single Friday of my entire life and this is by far the best. We do takeout, mostly, and they never mess up the order. They are friendly when we call, and the food is always piping hot. Everything is delicious!!!! read more

Great place to grab lunch or dinner. Food and service are great. Nice selection of Asia food

Honey Twins, my favorite. The chicken & shrimp fresh & juicy & fried to a golden brown. The honey sauce is out of this world. Scrumptious! Great wait staff! read more

Top quality Chinese food cuisine. Always fast, fresh and friendly. We love Chef Lee!

The staff at Chef Lee are always very friendly. The food is always delicious, prompt, and correct. We order from here often. Some of our favorite items are the eggrolls, steamed dumplings, and pork lo mein! read more

At the time, we were new to the area, and not aware of the different restaurants/food options so we visited Chef Lee because it was close. Let's just say, we've never eaten there again. read more

A surprise delight i found!! Their fried rice is tasty, the hunan shrimp is yummy and the spicyness is just right. Service is great and friendly too read more

Two separate meals had at Chef Lee and both were great. Orders included Egg Rolls, Hunan Chicken - picture included, Beef & Broccoli, Shrimp Fried Rice. All were prepared well and tasted great. The egg roll tasted very fresh- crunchy cabbage inside instead of the mush I've had at other restaurants. Will definitely return. read more

Chef Lee - Chinese Near Me - Mineral, Virginia

Lives finding a small Local restaurant that can provide Chinese food. Love the selections and for a weekday afternoon I have to say kudos on staffing. Food came quickly and was piping hot! Loved the lettuce wrap and drinks were spot on. Definitely loving this spot read more

Waste if money for food I wouldn't give my dog. It was one disappointing and we'll never go here again. I don't know how people like this place. read more

Good customer service, but the food isn't great. The fried rice was good, but both the beef and chicken lo mein was flavorless.

Not our favorite. Crab ragoons were too crispy for our taste and a bit fishy tasting. General Tso chicken was good.

I checked my numbers before writing this review, because I do not like writing bad reviews. Over the years, I've done 388 reviews on Yelp..... and only 6 have been 1 star. Most of those reviews were because of a service issue, but this one is because of the food. Both my wife and I had the hot and sour soup, which was neither hot nor sour. It wasn't very tasty at all, and oddly thick. I had an egg roll and she had a spring roll. You could actually see burn marks on the bottom of both of them, like they had been heated in a pan after having been fried. I had the chicken egg foo young and my wife the hunan chicken. I'll admit I've never had egg foo young, so maybe this is what it's supposed to be. But it was like a couple of egg omelettes piled on a plate, completely covered (and I mean completely covered, as in literally falling off the side of the plate) with a light brown gravy....like you might see for breakfast at Cracker Barrel. I actually like all those things, but it just didn't work in this case. Nothing seemed to be seasoned. As for my wife's hunan chicken, it looked really good when it came out. But the chicken was so salty, she couldn't eat it. I tried it and she was right, it was pretty bad. As for positives, the sides of fried rice that we got with the entrees weren't bad. I have never gone to a Chinese restaurant and not left with a couple take out boxes of leftovers, because they always give you way too much food. But when the server came over and asked if we needed boxes, we both said "no thanks". read more

This is the second time I have tried their food. There won't be a third. The beef lo mein was flavorless and the beef itself tasted burnt and greasy. read more

Chef Lee - Flavorless Beef lo mein. - Chinese Near Me - Mineral, Virginia

What a great surprise to find a high quality Chinese Restaurant at Lake Anna. A newly arrived year rounders we were lamenting the thought of missing out on big city Chinese Cusine...well Chef Lee is our new "goto" for Chinese!!! read more