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    Chen's Chinese Restaurant

    4.3 (228 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
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    Nia L.

    My husband and I tried Chen's for the first time and were not disappointed. We started with egg drop soup. I haven't had an egg drop soup this flavorful in so long! I was delicious and the crunch from the complementary wonton strips really set things off. Next, I ordered the shrimp in hot garlic sauce with fried rice. My husband ordered the sesame chicken with fried rice. Both were absolutely delicious. My only critique is that I wish the sauce for the garlic shrimp was spicier, but other than that, no complaints! The staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back to try some other items on the menu!

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    Pat H.

    Service is excellent. Friendly and smiling people. Even when we were finished they packed up the food for us. Which is a great help. The scallops were cooked perfectly. And the dish spouse got was very tasty. He had the General Tao's chicken. The hot and sour soup was excellent. We do recommend this restaurant.

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    1 month ago

    The food was very very very very good. I lowkey would recommend this place even though I did not go I just need the achievement.

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    6 months ago

    Horrible experience. This RAW meat was my 7 year old son's beef & broccoli. NEVER will I feed my family from this garbage.

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    3 months ago

    Excellent service and delicious food as always! Ma Po Tofu with vegetables and spicy Szechuan beef is the best!

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    7 months ago

    I love their food and service. Takeout or dine in are both good. Sometimes there phone rings and never picks up because they are swamped

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    1 year ago

    We had dinner there last night. Service was wonderful and we felt quite welcome there. The food was delicious. We will definately return.

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    9 months ago

    Service was great, really enjoyed the food as well. Was served quickly and all staff were friendly, I definitely recommend!

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    This is my favorite Chinese food place in Mechanicsville, very good food, I recommend the crab Rangoon!

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    I came here for a lunch takeout during the weeekday. I got the general tso chicken ($12) with fried…read morerice and egg drop soup. This lunch special provided a lot of food and some good food. The egg drop soup was very good! Fried rice was solid and the general tso chicken had a good fried coating and the sauce was just right! Fantastic value and great food during lunch! I would definitely come back! Food(50%):8.0 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%):9.5 Overall: 8.4/10

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