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    Chef Ming's Kitchen

    4.0 (586 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Ron L.

    Xièxiè to Chef Ming and all the Ming providers of excellent Chinese food to go as well as using Corn starch instead of flour so this gluten intolerant veteran can enjoy dishes prepared the normal way without adjustments like your Lemon Chicken and the always GF Hot Braised Shrimp. What seems a bit pricey is really not with the two full entrees and a carton of white rice containing an ample amount of the lemon chicken and shrimp, I get 5 meals out of eating this delicious meal. Somewhat surprisingly near this area there are some very good French, Italian, Persian, Israeli and Middle Eastern restaurants, Chef Ming's is the best of the other Chinese Restaurants that have seen better days long in the past.

    Orange chicken, steamed rice

    It's okay, I suppose I was expecting a bit more. Ive ordered the orange chicken from Grubhub ($29), which fine, gets a little soggy with delivery. So I thought I'd dine in (weekday ~6pm) to see if it'd be different, but nope still the same, the breading isn't crispy. I like that it is white meat though. So it's okay enough to eat if you're hungry or didn't cook. Dining in orange chicken is $24. Service is okay, although I dined in, my food was placed in take out containers just with a tray. They gave 1 napkin and 1 fork, I had my own personal water bottle. The ambiance is loud, bright lights with heavy metal clanking from cooking, so definitely more of a take out place than dining in, although they offer two sit down tables. It's BH so yes $24 Chinese food that is super-mid is on the cheaper end. I wouldn't come back to dine-in, but may do take out in the future and wouldn't order their soggy orange chicken again. If you'd like to get more bang for your buck, go to Fu's Palace a few blocks down.

    Orange chicken lunch special
    Ashley T.

    Ordered the Orange chicken lunch special and it was so mid - the noodles were super dry and plain - they also go our order wrong over the phone - chicken was okay - also no soy sauce or Siracha in the bag - also two lunch specials 45 dollars

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    Mr. Orange ..

    My Chinese wife and I thought this was the worst Chinese restaurant in LA. 0 for 4. No sauce, no flavor I complained to the manager and they did nothing. Obviously I won't be returning.

    Menu - April 2023
    Van G.

    I spotted this place while having brunch at La Province next door.Hole in the wall but after giving it a try I must admit that the world of dining, size really doesn't matter! Welcome to Chef Ming's Kitchen, the little restaurant that could... and absolutely does, especially when it comes to tickling your taste buds with authentic Asian flavors. Let's set the scene: I had lunch at Panda Express before my dinner at Chef Ming's. Now, there's no bad blood between me and Panda, but after eating at Chef Ming's, it was clear who wore the flavor crown. Ming's dishes are less oily, have no MSG, and aren't as salty - it's like they attended an etiquette school for well-behaved dishes! This restaurant may be tiny, with only a bar counter for on-site dining, but don't underestimate its size. The takeout service is like a relentless conveyor belt of deliciousness, churning out order after order of fantastic food. The prices may aim for the Beverly Hills stars, but believe me, your wallet won't mind once your mouth gets a taste of the magic. In a nutshell, Chef Ming's Kitchen might be small, but it's got enough personality to outshine any of its larger asian food counterparts. It's like the little engine that could, puffing full steam ahead on the rails of culinary delight, leaving fast food joints like Panda Express in its delicious dust.

    34. Orange Flavored Beef w side of rice SO GOOD & CRUNCHYi
    Aransazu C.

    We got the Orange flavored beef and it was SUPER CRISPYYYY!! Even after they sauced it, It was still crispy! We did eat it in the moment so it was fresh, if you get take out it might get a little soggy. Highly recommend it, whenever I come back to LA I'll definitely be back for this dish (: They only had two tables outside and bar seating against the wall inside so a little limited

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    Food prepared quickly, always fresh. Huge menu. My #1 spot for Chinese take -out Dependable great quality Have never been disappointed

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    A sad decline from Chef Ming of some twenty years ago. Now the worst Chinese food I have ever tasted.

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    I am willing to drive 15 min ( in LA double that...HA) to pick up this awesome Chinese food. Very friendly staff!!!

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    Good takeout option. Everything you'd expect from a neighborhood Chinese delivery restaurant. Food is good.

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    I been coming hear for years great food and service recommend the kung Pao shrimp but all of its good

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    I love Chef Ming's, delicious quality food. I always get the orange chicken and chicken fried rice.

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