All we can say is fire this is great Chinese food especially for the price you got a full plate that can be more than one person. They close down as I did have a fire and open back up looking better than ever with the same quality food and same staff. I do recommend if you call during busy times to consider the wait or call before and order it to go. read more

This food is just the best ive had!! Super big portions for a extremely low price. I highly recommend

The best Chinese food out there. My moms been going here since she was a kid with her parents and has kept up the tradition. Nothing compares to Lee's. So glad they're back up and running. read more

I'm not sure if it was the nostalgia or all the hype but we were so disappointed in our dinner. Food was really really really bland. 1.5 hr wait for take out and no phone orders. The chow mein was still decent. Bbq pork was tasteless. The honey walnut shrimp was cold and soggy. And the sweet and sour chicken was not sweet or sour and had very little chicken, mostly breading. We have found other Chinese restaurants to fill the void of Lee's while they were closed and we will just continue eating there. Goodbye Lee's. We wish you the best! read more

This is the worst place ever!!! I've never been to such an awful place! Service is HORRIBLE! I literally sat there for almost an hour waiting for my food. My food was served but with no silverwear what's so ever!! Food is Disgusting! Their chowmein literally has more onion than anything else! I felt like I was eating onion the entire time! The waitress was extremely rude! She's a big women with glasses! I'll stop here because I don't think their is an ending to this..... NEVER AGAIN WILL I ever even THINK about going there! read more

I grew up eating Lee's and Kenny Pagoda in a Modesto...was sad to see Pagoda and even more sad when Lee's burned down...glad they are back. Had an amazing experience this past week. The service great and of course the food was outstanding!!! Best Pork Chow Mein I have ever had read more

Didn't like this place at all. Atmosphere was OK, but kinda dismal. I only had a few bites out of what I ordered. Which was Egg Foo young, and some rice. I didnt even take it home! Maybe it was just me, because I was with my Niece and her young son, and they liked it well enough. I'll never be back! read more

This chinese restaurant left me absolutely revolted and disgusted... and it wasn't just their food. I have dined here on multiple occasions and left feeling bad for the employees that work here. Lee's Chinese Kitchen fails miserably at adapting to new, unforeseen circumstances at times where it is needed most AND treats their personnel like garbage in the process. Do not eat here!!! read more

Check them out. They've been around for a very long time. Family owned. Centrally located. Fast service & good food. read more

My go to when they closed was China Garden since they have the same menu. I have noticed since they reopened its not the same. There isn't much flavor. At least in the items I got. read more

I love this place....have since the 70's.... sadly we live out of the area, but whenever I find myself in Modesto, I always stop for takeout. Two years ago I took a friend there after a movie, and she said it was the best Chinese food she had in 30 years. read more

Not the same as it used to be. Food is bland and flavorless. Prices have gone up with lower quality food. The wonton soup only had wonton wrappers, no filling and the leftover ends of bok choy in a water broth. It's a sad day when you wished you had gone to Panda Express. read more

I went to Lee's Friday evening...I had number 17 Which is the garlic chicken combo and added on 2 egg rolls. The there was a lot of food and I got it to go. The flavor was good and the egg rolls were the biggest I have ever had. I took off two stars because, I got more chow mein than anything... It should have been more garlic chicken..if you are looking for a greater portion of the main entree go to bamboo garden in Ceres. I would go back to Lee's but I wish they would improve the portion of the main dish. read more

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Was so d. Tied to go back to Lee's after their reopening. Maybe nostalgia made me misremember the food quality or something. Food was bland, took forever to get to the table, and was served cold. In addition, prices seem to have gone up significantly. Neither food or service was good enough to justify the high cost. Sorry to say, but we won't need to return. read more

I love Lee's! I have been going here since I was a kid, and was devastated when the fire occurred. When they reopened, of course I was skeptical but was pleasantly surprised! The quality and taste is just as wonderful as I remember. Overall, always tasty food and friendly staff. Some reviews are a bit harsh, the world is crazy right now and we're all adapting. Keep it up Lee's Chinese, you're doing great. read more

Horrible never again will i eat there. 1st are plates came 1 by 1 30 minutes apart. Then i pay for the food my receipt says $45.53 i check my bank and they charged me 54.63 and then tell me i dont know what im talking aboit that my bank is wrong. Crooks............ read more

Not impressed with the garlic chicken #17 it was soggy, not crunchy at all and they only give a small portion of the chicken. They used to put the chicken on the large part of the tray, but now it's filled with chow mien or fried rice. I have been a long time customer and I'm sad they didn't stick to their old ways. I understand they just reopened, but I'm hoping they go back to the way they were. read more

Lee’s Chinese Kitchen - To the left is the fried chicken. - Chinese Near Me - Modesto, California

This place used to be really good, but now its just bad. We went there and got the won ton soup (no actual won tons just "won ton noodles") . I have never seen anyone ever make won ton noodle soup like that and it just wasn't good. The other plate my husband got was with burnt fried rice and incredibly salty in some spots. Plus they forgot our appetizers, until we pulled a different waitress - even then it was just sad food. Very much a shame that this place used to be so good before and now I wouldn't go back. read more

The atmosphere is great with all the new renovations but the place lacks food quality and service. Ordered the friend rice and it's was drenched in soy sauce. It was very salty and lacks in flavor. The pineapple chicken was mostly breading/coating and yet again no flavor but was drench in sauce to over compensate the chicken. Other dishes that we ordered lack in flavor and or very salty. The time waiting for the food took more than 30 minute wait time. Needs improvement. read more

It's grand opening, it's going to be busy. I get it. I put my name on the list & sat patiently waiting. A group walked in & asked for a table. They were about to be seated when another man waiting spoke up about all of us on the list who've been waiting. Later, a woman who came in after me asked how much longer. They read down the list & got to my name. That lady said she was me! I was a party of one and she was 2, so that should've been a clue she was lying. Anyway, they sat her so I finally had to speak up. I was seated next. There were only 2 other tables seated at that time, one that had been there a while & Liar Lady. I patiently waited at least another 15 minutes, both servers saying they'd be right with me, but instead starting to clean other tables. While waiting to at least have my beverage order taken, an entitled extra plus sized couple walked past those waiting for tables (some of which were hungry children!) & sat at the only clean table. The servers cleaned more tables & started seating others. I'm still waiting. Then a server, who had said she'd be "right with" me brought Entitled Couple menus & took their order! My patience at it's end, & getting "hangry", I finally had to raise my voice to be heard by the server who still was not looking my way, begging, "Can I PLEASE have my order taken?". I have never in my life been so vocal in a restaurant, but at this point my blood sugar was so low that going elsewhere was not an option. Despite Lee's cult following, their's, nor any other restaurant's food, is worth being treated like crap by the staff. read more

I was very disappointed that I had to wait an additional hour after I was given an estimated 30 mins for my order to be prepared. I called to place my order ahead because I was expecting to wait for my order so I figure 30 minutes is not to bad. Once I got there at the 30 min wait time I was told my order was not ready no big deal but after an additional 30 mins then another 30 mins. Im done with this place. I will wait until this pandemic is over in hopes of having better service and customer service at that! read more

The lady who was calling names had a real attitude and was talking back to me shaking her head at me because I didn't write how many people in my party. First of all I shouldn't have even be having to write my name down, they should. And second, nobody told me I had to write the number in my party. I walked out because she was rude and I heard her saying something as I was walking out. I'll probably never come here again and neither should anyone else. read more

Lee's Chinese is currently closed but scheduled to reopen. My parents and family are friends with the owners and have eaten at the restaurant since high school (My dads 50 something btw). Other than that the food quality is amazing and they are nice there. I hope people go to try it when it opens again. The brother of the owner of Lee's Chinese has a restaurant called Chinese Garden also in Modesto. We recently saw the owners and they said that the worker is a bit behind on rebuilding it but everything coming together now. read more

Best Chinese food in Modesto! Lovely staff and great prices! I have never had a bad experience here and we have been coming for the past 10 years. read more

So I am new to Modesto and several people recommended Lee's Chinese kitchen I can honestly say I wasn't impressed the woman at the counter who took our to go order was rude - the menu was very different how does a Chinese restaurant not have vegetables on the menu???!! They have chop suey veggies which were so over cooked they were mushy.... I ordered chicken with green beans they were mushy. Orange chicken which some of the pieces were so over cooked that they were petrified and half of the chicken had no sauce.. $77.00 later and I was so disappointed I will never go back. read more

The first time u went there I ordered a shrimp dish that was so salty that it was not edible. They did not offer me a different dish or a no charge. They told me "next time don't order the dish" no very professional. My wife's food was fine. read more

Food was good. Waitress nice. Quick service.what turned me off is we were charged $2 extra for ordering no onion or vegetables in our rice.

Lee's is literally THE BEST Chinese food in all of Modesto! I've never been disappointed with anything I've ever ordered! I've been coming here since I was a child and my dad has been coming for over 15 years! Henry is the best and always has a smile on his face and the entire staff is always friendly and happy that you are there! The number 17 is my favorite dish and the potstickers and egg rolls are to die for! If I could give this restaurant more that 5 stars I would! read more

Stopped by once before for a light snack, this time for dinner. Everything was very well done with excellent portions for the price. Stop by when you're hungry for Chinese. The staff is very friendly and accommodating! read more

This place was so disappointing. We ordered wonton soup and the brought us soup with pasta. No meat. The food we ordered was disgusting and not cooked well. The owner yelled at us for not eating the food and continued to harass us outside. I would definitely not recommend this place. read more

Food was some of the worst Chinese I have ever had. Very disappointed after all the hype. Both Kung Pow and Mongolian beef had virtually no personality. The watery sauce on each only had some heat but no real taste. Cannot think of anything else to say. read more

I can't even believe this place is still in business, if I could give NEGATIVE stars I would. I had the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant or even a place of business in my life. They actually called the police and made a huge scene over $8 that I'm still pissed I paid!!!! We walked out of the restaurant and they chased after us, surrounded our car and we both called the police!! First off, the food was completely flavorless. Chowmein was basically spaghetti noodles with uncooked meat and chunks of some sort of green pepper. The orange chicken was fried but so dry on the inside, that it wasn't even edible. Took 1 bite of both and knew I couldn't eat it. Seriously that gross. I called my waitress over to explain to her that I didn't like my food and was expecting like any DECENT restaurant would, to give me a refund or even offer to cook me different food, and she went to the owner. He came over to our table and I explained that I didn't like my food so he offered 50% off, WHAT?! I explained to him that I didn't not think I should have to pay for the food because I was NOT going to eat that disgusting, non cooked dry, unseasoned food. He said he's been in business 50 years and no ones ever complained, but LOOK AT THE REVIEWS!! I was very calm and just but he very quickly he got mad and loud and started saying if we leave he's going to call the police, so I called the police first and explained to them the situation. My friend and I did not want to wait even longer and be in such an uncomfortable environment so we walked out with his father on the phone and he heard them screaming at us calling us cheap and surrounding our car. They called the police and wrote down our license plate number, so I called the police AGAIN and explained to them that we did not want to be in somewhere that was so insanely rude. We left the parking lot and came back to talk to the police, and was told we HAD to pay the $8 or could possibly be charged. Lee you're a cheap, rude, explosive man. The food was the worst I've ever had at any restaurant. This is my first review, long but totally worth it if it has people think twice about even spending a dollar here. Absolutely horrible owner and food. read more

I use to love this place before the fire. My family would come here all the time. But after going here recently, we probably won't be coming back. The food portions were extremely small, we didn't get a refill on our drinks, didn't get any napkins. I don't even think the waitress even came and checked on us once! Hopefully things will improve in time, I know they've been out of operation for about a year prior. read more

Was excited to get some Chinese food in my new neighborhood....but what a disappointment! First off the menu price that are in pics is not the same it was way more expensive. OK, fine, I don't mind that if the food is good....but, it was not it was all bland and boring.. I paid 80.00 for disappointment lol....I was sad because I used to eat here when I was a kid and remember it being good, but it was not at all.... I will stick to North China Gate on Stanford they are by far the best Chinese food in town. read more

I wax poetic when talking about Lee's. Tucked away on McHenry you would think it was the Chinese restaurant from "Christmas Story." Both appealing and repulsive , this place begs you to step and really see for yourself. Is this just an old, health inspection flunker or is it legit. Don't let the decrepit surrounding fool you, Lee's is Oriental goodness with no frills menu. Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp? Check. Won Tons. Check. $3 wine. Check. Cheap and good some of the best pot stickers I have EVER had! They are super nice too. Good location across from Target. I hope it never closes! read more

Cheap, quick, and tasty (This is coming from a Chinese person too)! I come here regularly.. My favorites are the fried chicken (one of the best I've ever had), beef on a stick, and stuffed cheese wontons. Getting basics such as the chow mein and fried rice are always great too. Large proportions (: read more

Wow!! Whomever the chef was last night..our compliments! The food tasted as great as it did when the older gentlemen cooked back in the 80's. Chow mein noodles had nice color to them and the flavor balance was perfect this visit. Fried rice was better too, this time. Chicken in foil is always moist and juicy. Yummmmmm. Please give the chef a raise!! My faith in this place has been restored! Thank you to all Lee's employees read more

Lee's is my all-time favorite Chinese restaurant. I admit that it's not 5-star cuisine but it's still great. For $5 you'll get a takeout box stuffed to the brim with your order and fast. My favorite is the garlic chicken. If you're hungry and on a budget go ahead and give it a try. read more

Lee's has always been a staple in my family for Chinese food. They have been around for years, and never disappoint. If you are looking for affordable and delicious Chinese food, definitely go here. I guarantee you won't regret it. I recommend the beef on a stick, it is amazing. read more

I've been going to Lee's since 1987, when I discovered the restaurant and their Egg Foo Yung. I am a foo Yung fanatic and they make the BEST in Modesto. Mind you, I grew up in the city of Cleveland, Ohio where there are several exquisite Oriental restaurants and became addicted to foo Yung. I searched high and low for the flavor and consistency I was used to, and only Lee's has it. I now live in Spokane, Washington and whenever I visit family in Modesto I make a point to hit the restaurant. Like tonight!! Thanks, Henry!! read more