I get that this place scores high, which is why we went there. First off if anyone thinks this matches Chinese Schezwan food in New York, must be eating it in Albany. We went mid afternoon there and pulled the "we are staying at a hotel," scene to avoid taking home any leftovers. The server seemed perturbed because there was a lot of food left. We did it due to it being yuck. Service was good and food came out fast - did I mention we were the only ones there? My dish was - Grilled Shrimp pot. A lot of shrimp but the taste was off, simply because there wasn't a lot of sauce covering the shrimp and you shouldn't taste a flavor of well the sea. I was told mushrooms were in there. Nope. It has lotus which was everywhere. Fresh veggies were lotus and one other. It was a fail. The spouse went with the spicy diced chicken. The sauce was very good, it had cubed carrots and she said the cubed chicken was very good. We did consider the Grilled Tofu Pot, which mentions fresh vegetables. Which ones? Only cabbage. I guess since there was more than one it makes it plural. I had some pics can't find them. No loss. read more

Chef Wang has been my go-to for Chinese takeout for years. It's convenient to order online, and although prices have gone up, I still think it's worth it for the freshness, variety, and flavors. My favorite dishes are the meat pie, steamed buns, eggplant tomato potato, and lo mein. We always have leftovers thanks to the generous portions. There's so much more to try, so there's always a good reason to go back and expand my palate. Definitely a contender for best Chinese food in Tucson! read more

I think I could take it or leave it, despite the reviews. I'll keep on mind for the best Chinese in town

Everything, I mean everything is delicious!!! They are also very sweet & efficient:) I highly recommend their Spicy Beef Noodle soup.

Casual restaurant with a variety of options. Fish, beef, chicken, shrimp, tofu, intestines, and more. Flavorful sauces and large, shareable portions. Rice noodles are perfect texture and taste. read more

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Went here Friday night. Psa, they have a large menu, which may be a bit overwhelming, but I'm definitely up for the challenge of exploring what they have. The food we got had some hits and misses. The pork and cabbage dumplings were delish! The sesame chicken and sweet and sour soup were good too. I had ordered the Sichuan pork stir fry, and although it did have a numbing effect, the flavor wasn't what I was expecting and not my favorite. My son ordered a beef noodle soup, and the broth was ok, but we honestly had a lot of food already, not realizing it's family style, so it was taken to go. Our server was great! He was very attentive, and I do plan on coming back and exploring the menu more! They had quite of people there Friday night, but it wasn't too packed. Just the right type of ambiance. read more

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After an absence of about three years, Chinese friends coming to the Gem Shows brought me back to CW three times in the last two weeks. As is customary, we ordered two dishes per person plus extras selected by the host. Service was good considering the gem show attendees packing the restaurant. Among the dishes ordered was steamed talapia, spicy house pot, frog legs, spicy diced chicken, sweet sour fish, honey walnut shrimp, beef with broccoli, house special sauteed vegetables and on and on. You definitely don't lack for menu choices. We had left overs for three days. The ambiance is typical of most Chinese restaurants in Tucson. I have debated giving a forth star. Maybe next time. read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This is it. Real deal chinese food, family style if you're into sharing. Giant tables & lazy Susans :) sharing is caring.

I liked this place, but there are better Chinese restaurants around Tucson. I ordered the Shrimp Lo Mein and it wasn't bad my any means, but was a little bit one note and not very exciting. I have heard the hot pot from here is the way to go so I will have to try that next time. Still a fun place to go to, but maybe try something different. Service was good but the environment wasn't anything exceptional either. read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - H12. Shrimp Lo Mein - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was looking for a Chinese Restaurant and bumped into this place. I absolutely loved their food. It is Family Style. We had Traditional Beef Noodle Soup. The noodles were so fresh and the beef so soft, great flavor. We also ordered the Green Onion Pancake, and Chicken Lao Fun. It was all delicious. The service was very good. And the ambiance was comfortable, it was very relaxing hearing soft piano music in the background. The reason I do not give 5 stars is that the place could use some updating with upholstery, and signs on the columns. It really was good. Hope you give it a try. read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My family is on the search for our new staple Chinese restaurant since moving from out of state. We have drove past this place many times and it was always packed so tonight we decided to try and unfortunately, we will not be returning. We started with hot and sour soup. It wasn't great... but little did we know, it would be the best thing we would try that night. We also ordered beef with mixed vegetables, shrimp with head, soup dumplings, and pork riblets served. Everything was bland and oily. Service was not the best either. Disappointing and the search for best Chinese in Tucson continues. read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - Shrimp - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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First time diner on 12/1/2021. Place is new, uber clean, friendly service. Located in a somewhat sketchy part of town - it is worth the stop and like finding a 'diamond in the rough'. In a city where street tacos and Mexican food reigns supreme - I truly appreciate having wonderfully fresh and clean tasting Chinese food just a stone throw away. I will definitely be back and I would also pat myself on the back for squeezing 3 cheesy clichés into this review. General Tsao chicken and Mongolian Beef = 5 stars each! Thank you. read more

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Best Chinese food in Tucson. We ordered the bamboo pork, fried green beans, grilled egg plant and vegetables fried rice. Everything was very tasty and freshly made read more

Nice ambiance inside. Service was excellent. Food was spicier than I expected as we got it regular..we did the grilled shrimp and beef pots- good stir fry but would have been better with less spicy heat.. chicken egg rolls we great . Portions were generous thus we could have split one entree between the 2 of us. The place was hopping on thanksgiving day . read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - Grilled beef pot - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Bull Frog Dish with Lotus root and other vegetables . Food was absolutely delicious. Our service was superb and A plus . Ambiance clean and the lighting was perfect and very relaxing after getting out work and having a date night with my darling husband. read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - Chef Wang - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Amazing food!!!! If you are looking for a great Chinese restaurant - check this place out. HUGE portions. Do yourself a favor and try the Cumin Lamb and Green Onion Pancakes. read more

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Since the pandemic, major surgery, and recuperation in a post-surgery rehab center, I've been pretty isolated from my favorite dining spots. But since one can eat only a limited number of institutional meals without rebelling, I decided to order in last night. My favorite Chinese eatery is on the Far East side, in my home area stomping grounds. But since I'm currently in central Tucson, I saw this as an opportunity to try a restaurant usually too far away from me for delivery. So I checked Yelp reviews and settled on Chef Wang. Online ordering was easy and I requested a two-hour delay. The food arrived hot and at the right time. The food container leaked sauce into the plastic bag, but I don't think I've ever had delivery or take-out Chinese that didn't! I started with vegetable egg rolls. They were perfectly crisp and stuffed with flavorful veg; and not greasy at all. I requested both hot mustard and sweet dipping sauce, regrettably the mustard was in a squeeze package rather than being house made; but only a minor tick. The Mongolian beef was steaming hot and deliciously spicy, though perhaps a touch salty. The container was filled with so much supremely-tender beef in good-sized pieces and lots of crisp-tender yellow onions and scallions - exactly how I most enjoy Mongolian beef. I ate more than I should have and was stuffed and happy. read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - A6. Vegetable Egg Roll - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I was in town for a few days and took a chance on this restaurant after hearing it was great and seeing the reviews online. I was extremely impressed by the food at this restaurant! Skip the American Chinese dishes like sweet and sour chicken cause where this place really shines is the more authentic dishes. I got the Honey Walnut Shrimp, the Eggplant, and the Twice Cooked Pork and each dish was amazing and exceeded my expectations. This is a gem of a restaurant and I'm planning on stopping by whenever I'm in town. read more

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The best Chinese food in tucson by far! Friendly staff even on busy days. Great classic American Chinese options and also authentic options. We recommend the preserved eggs and tofu, steamed buns, the lamb hot pot is sooo good, and the honey walnut shrimp. Idk why they only have 4 stars currently. Definitely deserve 5 stars! read more

Must have changed Chefs and owners, food quality has dropped. We went three time to be sure and each time food was not that good.

Take out garlic ribs have been our go-to for years. Last night the recipe has been changed for the worse. Too soft and less garlic was not at all what we'd come to expect. Hopefully it was just a bad night and not a permanent change. read more

This is one of my favorite Asian restaurants in town! They are also very friendly, and the portions are very generous. The Spicy Fish Stew/Soup is so flavorful! You can also ask them to make the Spicy to your level of liking. read more

My SO and I have wanted to dine here ever since they opened but haven't until now. The interior is pretty big in terms of seating. The menu contains a lot of items to choose from and I'm pleased that there are There is a cold appetizers bar where you can choose from various items, including a seaweed dish, spicy pig ears, spicy beef, cucumber salad, etc. for $8.98 (includes 3 items). We only wanted the pig ears and spicy beef so we received a larger portion of those items instead of picking a third dish. Generous portions! The pig ears and beef were spicy and tasty. We ordered their Steamed Chicken with Chili sauce (a cold appetizer). This gelatinous cold chicken dish is flavorful and spicy with the Szechuan peppers. Your mouth will experience some numbness as that is normal with Szechuan dishes. We also ordered their Water Boiled Fish and Grilled Intestine Pot. The Water Boiled Fish dish contains tilapia cooked with some spicy seasoning and cabbage--it was a solid dish but not as tasty as the other dishes we ordered. Now, the Grilled Intestine Pot was DA BOMB! It contained intestines, cauliflower, celery, onion, and lotus root all soaked in tasty, mildly spicy sauce bursting with various flavors. MUST TRY if you like intestines. read more

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Guess what, Tucson loves!? After several months of skipping this Chinese restaurant for lunch, I decided to give it another try (I know back-kitchen turnover rate is high depending on several factors). I am happy to report that the food is back to its original recipes! The servers (who know us as regulars) were happy to see us back! They even recommended two new entrees that are not even on the menu yet. I am so delighted to add them back to my repertoire of Chinese restaurants go-to! My pictures will make your mouth water. Chef Wang, please keep doing you. Thank you for a wonderful meal. Until next time! read more

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I think this restaurant is pretty authentic, but it's not my favorite. Every-time I've gone I've felt mixed feelings about the food. The Crab Rangoons are honestly my favorite out of anything though. This time I got the tofu and general tso's chicken and it was honestly pretty good. The rice here is a little bit hard though. The service was the best part of my experience, but maybe I'll try again and see if there's something I like more! read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - C3. General Tsao's Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Was there with friends last night and ordered our usual items. None of our regular items tasted the same as before. General Tsao was close, but the Mongolian Beef was not as tender or as flavorful as before, the pigs feet were a totally different item than we previously received. This was our go to Chinese place, but now has us rethinking it. read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Tucson. The food is delicious and the portions are huge. I usually get delivery but I stopped in recently and the restaurant is very clean and tidy and the staff were very friendly. If you want Szechuan food this is a great spot. read more

Got food poisoning from the chicken pot Here's the kicker... on Christmas!!! Something bad must be going on in the back of the kitchen because wtf... my friend and his family were also eating with us and they are saying the same thing... eat here if you like throwing up for hours. Never have had a Yelp account but this place was so bad I had to sign up just to write this. read more

If you love spicy like Sichuan spicy? Come here!! You won't regret it!!! We ordered Chinese Broccoli with garlic, Clams with Chili sauce, Green Onion Pancakes, read more

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I loved Chef Wang. They had a very extensive menu which was great. We had their Mongolian Beef with different appetizers. The waitress was very helpful. I can't wait to go back again. read more

I have somehow driven past this restaurant many times without knowing it existed. After today, it will become a regular go-to spot. As mentioned by others, their menu options are unlike anything I have ever seen. I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken and it was fantastic - with a lot of POW! Most versions of this classic dish have a few chili peppers mixed in with the dish, but not here. I was advised it would be spicy. And, it was. Despite being jam packed busy at lunch, the service was prompt and the amount of food served was easily enough to feed two or three. read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - Kung Pao Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Yummy food! Everything is made from scratch. So be prepared to wait, but definitely worth it!! Service is nice during dine in and take out orders. A must try!! Great authentic ambiance. read more

This has been my go-to for Szechuan. I always order the eggplant and potato which work perfectly together, I either get the steamed buns or green onion pancake for a starter, and I was intrigued by the garlic pork ribs I'd seen so many photos of. It's a new favorite. Crispy, salty, garlicky, perfectly cooked pork that wasn't dry. Addicting, to say the least. I dipped mine in hoisin sauce for a little sweetness, but everything I've ordered here has been great. Order here for some real authentic Chinese cuisine. read more

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Bravo Chef Wang! I have been wanting to try this restaurant for many years, so glad we finally made it over there. We definitely will be back sooner rather than later! Started off with standard veggie egg rolls. Then the food got exciting - we had the hot and sour soup - it was excellent, very flavorful and rich. My husband ordered the chicken and vegetables which were cooked perfectly - tender but crisp. The sauce was also flavorful and not spicy at all. I ordered the shrimp hot pot, which was scrumptious and spicy - chili and jalapeños! It had plenty of nice large shrimp cooked perfectly with tender crisp cauliflower, succulent white yams and lotus root. All the food was so fresh and delicious. Portions were a good size as well. We will definitely be back soon. Also, a shout out to our waiter, he did an excellent job and was very friendly, quick and took time to answer questions and to take care of us. He said he was new, but took care of us like a pro. read more

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Authentic Chinese dishes from different regions. The Hunan Beef has the "Chinese numbing peppers" in perfect measure. Try a dish with them if you like spicy food: they are flavorful and taste like nothing else. The service is spectacular. The young man that helped me refused to accept a "takeout tip," and when we ordered steamed dumplings and asked if they were soup dumplings, our server honestly (and accurately) said 80 percent. The ambiance is upscale Chinese restaurants, and parking is in their spacious lot. A hidden gem. read more

Excellent place -- Chef Wang is where my wife and I always go for Chinese takeout. The food is delicious, the portions generous, staff friendly, clean and calming when we enter. Very highly recommended! read more

Went to this place for the first time with the wife we ordered the bulldog hot pot. It amazing haven't had frog in a little while so it was really excited to see was on the menu. They had all kinds of interesting things like duck, head and pigs feet along with their traditional Chinese food. This place is definitely gonna be on my list to go to more often. read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - Bullfrog hot B33. Grilled Pot Bullfrog Legs - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Tucson. The only problem is that most of the dishes I liked are being discontinued. For instance, they used to make this amazing eggplant dish that is no longer in the menu. The chef noodle is different and doesn't taste as good as the previous one. Cumin lamb is no longer available as an appetizer and the shrimp fried rice is a bit too salty for my daughters now. Overall I still enjoy their fried cabbage and a few other dishes still available. The steamed soup dumplings tasted different last time, a bit like from frozen or something. read more

Chef Wang 状元楼 - Garlic Ribs. - Szechuan Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Delicious food, friendly service, nice atmosphere. I come here often. It's great for dine in and takeout. Here are my favorites: M7 Cabbage & pork dumplings M6 Spicy pork wontons D16 Xinjiang cumin chicken C3 General Tso chicken Lo Mein and Chow Fun (veggie option isn't on the menu but just ask) read more

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Ordered the spicy shrimp. The shrimp was hard and dry. Not much seasoning. But the customer service was great, and they gave me a lot.