Legit Chinese food in jersey city area, wide selections on the menu, would definitely recommend it.

food is fine. Service is appalling. Don't waste ur money for an unpleasant experience.

Had a nice casual dinner here with my dad thinking it was just your run of the mill Chinese restaurant, but boy was I wrong! This place is delicious and authentic! I had the chicken griddle dish and it was just spicy enough and came on a cool cooking wok. Food was not heavy, but still delightfully filling. If you're stopping through Newport, definitely pop in for a Szechuan experience read more

Me and my family (party of 5) came a few nights ago around 8-ish after walking all day in New York City. We haven't really eaten at all during the day, save for a hotdog truck, and we were really looking forward to some good food. I can assure anyone who wants enjoy a meal at Chef Tan will get their money's worth. The prices were decent and the food was good. We got the chicken, beef, and shrimp Lo'mein. Pork dumplings, Steamed Cabbage and glass noodles, and some kind of sweet chicken. The service was great and the food was actually really really good. I can't quite describe it but being hungry and felling hot really amplifies the taste of what you eat. I recommend eating here if you're in the mood for some good Lo'mein. read more

Chef Tan - Shrimp Lo Mein - Szechuan Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I love their vegetables (mustard leaf, sliced lotus, bamboo, mushrooms, etc) but the grease level can be beyond insane. This is especially noticeable in take-outs because there is half an inch of oil at the bottom. Maybe if they used real chili peppers and spices and herbs instead of a half cup of bland chili oil, the food would be tastier and healthier. read more

This is the real deal in Hunan and Sichuan homestyle cooking. Great, fast service and a nice atmosphere make it a favorite of ours! Nice place to have a leisurely afternoon lunch in a chilly day! You don't have to drive to Flushing for great Chinese food. read more

Very delicious! Every time we empty all the dishes. The West Lake beef soup is very good- warm up chill autumn days. Strongly recommend!

"Our drivers work very hard and we don't give them a living wage, but if you don't appreciate that I will return your tip and tip him myself" - actual quote from Chef Tan after my friend called to complain about multiple unpleasant incidences of their drivers nagging us about tipping more, and had the driver told us "don't order delivery next time, just do pick-up" Some facts: -We gave the driver a $5 tip -Our house is a 5-min walk and a 2-min drive from the restaurant, NO stairs. -If your drivers are underpaid despite making a $5 tip on a 2 minute trip, YOU NEED TO PAY THEM AN ACTUAL WAGE. -This is not the first time nor the only driver from Chef Tan that had incidences like this. It is clearly a managerial problem yet they fail to see it. -We have had NO problem with regards to tipping with drivers from other Chinese restaurants that are further away in Newport, Hoboken and Grove St. - We could've just stayed silent and never go to them again, but instead we called to do them a favor. To let them know that they have a systematic problem within the restaurant and give them a chance to improve, yet they don't seem to think there are any and responded with awful attitude. - We will never be going back again and will tell our friends to do the same. read more

The food was pretty good, I really like it, so did the rest of the family. And the food was delivered in a timely fashion.

Ambience is rocking and food is double rocking .. if you are big fan of Szechwan this is the place . I have never tasted Chinese food with so many spices flavor . parking was the biggest issue . We went there during thanksgiving weekend. Service was very good but had little difficulty explaining our order to the server. Bathroom didn't even had hot water , I am hoping it could be temporary issue. read more

This happened to me for the second time, so I decided to put this review in. I have been to this restaurant multiple times, with my family and friends. Food is good, service is okay as well. Each time I go there I have paid sumptuous tips too. Tonight (12/18/2019) I went to the restaurant to order a take out dinner with two dishes, paid them in full with 18% tip, right after the order. My order number was 328. I waited in front of front desk and after a while I was called that order is ready for pickup. I went to pick that up, handed over the receipt and the lady asked "you have already paid?" I repeat, I am facing this for the second time. What is the matter here? I will just take the food without paying them? Most importantly can't they check it themselves, especially when I have receipt and everything. What if I said "No"? There were other people as well, who received their order before, with only exception that I have been questioned. I am not sure at what context does this thing coming into picture. I wanted confront her but decided to put that in Yelp, so that I can have greater reach. Also I get to if people have experienced the same or I'm thr only odd one there. To Chef Tan management, Guys you gotta great restaurant with great food and ambiance. Please keep take care of these details as well to have your customers a pleasant experience. read more

This definitely is a good find and on my repeat restaurant list. I die for flavorful szechuan and hunan dishes. The last one I had tried, in the NY china town was one of the most highly rated on yelp but was a horrible disaster when it came to food. So, honestly, I didn't have much hope from Chef Tan. Specially, from outside, it seems like just another off-street restaurant near mall. But oh boy, we were pleasantly surprised. Decor was quite upscale and impressive. But the food was pin-drop silence goooooood! We ordered chicken fried in some special sauce and cumin lamb. Who knew fried chicken can be made in szechuan style!!!! Very happy to find this one in walking distance and strongly recommend to give it a try. It's worth it. read more

worse service ever! The host was so rude and unprofessional, as if they don't want to keep their business going. As a Chinese, I affirm that it is NOT authentic Sichuan cuisine. If you want great service with great food, go else. (Dishes wasn't priced fairly either) read more

My third time here because I live 3 mins away by walk. 2weeks "soft opening" In my dictionary: no such thing called soft. When u open, it means you are ready. I love fish head and where ever I go, this is my must order and I don't care how much I pay for this. But this place: the fish head, getting smaller and smaller once by once with $26. They gave me discount eventually. I don't care how much money I pay to eat. In other xiang restaurant, their fish head is always as big as every time I went. I just want this restaurant to keep same quality and quantity because I live close by and I Always need a place to enjoy my meal when I don't feel like cooking. read more

The food is good, but a little overpriced. I come here whenever I do not have the time to go further out (twice a month). Today I ordered a soup noodle and a lo mein for a total of $28. After a 25 minute wait, I was given my order - as soon as I left the door, the bag broke from the bottom from the leaking soup and dripped over my pants and shoes. I went back in and showed them the bag and was asked to wait another 20 minutes for my order. I spoke to the reception and asked if I could get a discount for the long wait and spillage on my clothes. To my surprise, the manager (who does not speak English) came and processed the discount for 10%... For a small order, that was a mere $3 discount for a 45-minute wait and stains on my clothes. I reasoned for a 50% (this was being generous considering my order was only $28 and in comparison to their business, it should not be unreasonable to give me a full refund). The manager put on a disgusted face, processed my refund, and shoved a handful of receipts in my hand and walked off. read more

This is my first time to come here to eat, the staff is not very friendly when they taking ours order they are wearing headphones, it is very unprofessional, we ordered some appetizers tastes good, and then ordered a few dishes taste very plain ,The service is very poor. It can be said that there is no service at all. Our server didn't come back after serving the food. This is a very bad dining experience and will not come here again. read more

This place cooks above average Chinese foods if comparing to Chinese take out places. However, the flavor is not up to par if you are looking for authentic Chinese foods, especially in highly competitive and quality Chinese foods industry of NYC and surrounding areas. If you are looking for good Chinese foods, you should take the path train to Manhattan. However, if you are looking for decent but not great Chinese foods, this place is okay and very convenient if you live close by. Although the price is higher comparing to quality. read more

I've been to the restaurant about once a month since they've opened their doors. Quality has dropped significantly since they've opened. They're trying to raise prices by shrinking the food portions and started charging $2 per bowl of rice. Their reasoning was they're using better rice... but that's a ridiculous amount. Overall, the restaurant looks to be going downhill. read more

Food is truly excellent. Service is truly terrible. One of those places where they bring out one of your main courses, followed by an appetizer, followed by your other main course, followed by your drinks. Followed by another appetizer. Apparently they simply cannot hire proper restaurants staff. Is kind of boggling, as the food is excellent. Every trip here is an adventure in a bad way. read more

I tried, it isn't no real Sichuan style. Hunan style so so. No parking! I spend half hours want to found parking!.

Had bad experience with this dinning place yesterday. Cashier is rude and food is gross. Will not recommend this place to anyone who wants try authentic Chinese food. read more

Food is typical American Chinese dishes, not that authentic. Service is terrible, in particular those reception ladies, the lady hung up my call before I could finish placing my order, and she was very impolite when I went to pick up my food. It looks like she didn't want people to either dine in there or order take-out. Highly recommend the owner to find someone who can welcome a customer with smile. read more

No service at all. No one come over to ask whether food is okay. The waiter just left the cups, drinks and plates on the side of table. I had to move all of them to the centre so that other guests can reach the dishes. The food is absolutely overcharged. Eight pieces of cabbage with glass noodle charged me $13. Two stars for the clean restroom. read more

Really glad an authentic restaurant opens up in New Jersey. Chef Tan was the only good Chinese food near Merck in Rahway. I used to go to Chef Tan every week. Once the restaurant moved to Newport, I could not wait to try the new menu. There are many new dishes and the quality is excellent! Need to bring my friends more! read more

A metal staple in my fried rice. 5 super small shrimp total in the fried rice. Hostess gave me ONE soy sauce and when I asked for more she said she's out in the front and if I want more, she has to go to the back..... what??? No! I will never order from here again! read more

Saw the a new restaurant opened here and went for the first time, by myself. I was told there's a wait for approximately 5-10 minutes. After more than twenty minutes and FIVE parties of two came after me already been seated, I was still waiting. The food is over priced as well. Will never come back again. read more

I have eaten here a couple of times, and the food was okay the first time. However, on the latest visit, I got food poisoning from this place, and was vomiting 5 fives before my symptoms finally subsided. I would avoid this restaurant at all cost in the future. read more

Delicious authentic food and excellent service. I ordered based purely on guesswork and was not disappointed

Would never come again. Two of the three dishes I ordered were just microwaved and presented to me. It feels like they think I don't know anything about Chinese dish or cooking. Could not believe it and again will never come back. read more

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Really nice atmosphere. Food was decent. Staff are awful. No one said hello or thank you. The hostess pointed to our table and handed us the menus and walked away. Food runner dropped the food and shuffled off with an attitude. Waitress NEVER stopped at the table except to give us our check. No personality. Disgruntled employees. I'll never go back again. Hope they use my tip for a lesson at charm school read more

Lack of faith. I ordered in uber eats, only a little of meat in one dish. Bad impression. Never go there in my life.

The quantity is seriously lacking. Buying a 14$ entree gave me less than half of what I expected. I would rather go to Panda Express.

I searched for chinese food that day and got this recoommedation on yelp. I am a chinese food fanatic and it really tasted great！Spicy enough! read more

Chef Tan is my favorite restaurant in Jersey City. I've been here for many times and every time I feel very satisfied with the food. Also the dinning environment is so comfortable. Love it ! read more

My go-to for authentic Chinese in the area (source: is Chinese and grew up eating authentic Chinese in Flushing) Some of my favorites are chongqing chicken, pork w/ celery & bean curd, dandan noodle, beef tripe w/ chili oil. read more

Dumplings are TINY and expensive. Don't even give you a soy sauce dip, a packet instead lol. Rather go to a local chinese spot.

Finally there newly opens a Chinese restaurant (since when?) The food is authentic, very traditional Sichuan food, the service is also satisfactory. Our server Nicole is very nice to us, and introduces / recommends good dishes to us! read more

This is the second time I've order from there. First time was the twice cooked pork and now was chongqing noodles and wantons in chili oil. Now I know that it's in chili oil (I love spicy things) but the oil in these dishes are extreme. Wanton broke down noodles were soggy. And another thing I am upset about that you now have to buy the rice separate on top to the price that you are paying for. (unless you get the lunch menu). read more

Welcome addition to the Chinese dining options in Hudson County. Stopped in for lunch and the place was full but the service was prompt and attentive. The dan dan noodles were excellent. As was the braised pork belly. The cabbage and pork was tasty but not quite as good as I have had in Flushing. Would definitely come back to retry more menu items. The menu is quite extensive! read more

Walked pass it every day to work wanted to give them a try. Worst dinner we have had in a very long time. Ordered wonton in hot sauce, taste was decent. For the main dishes, ordered the fried fish in spicy sauce. Worst dish ever. The entire dish was fried flour. I didn't know that is was humanly possible to cut fish strips as thin as 1/8 of an inch. Second dish was the steamed pork with yam, while the taste was good, it was super salty. Will never eat here again. read more