Lee's Hunan is amazing! It's fresh and delicious! I had the golden crispy rice, and BBQd chicken Pad Thai..both of which I would definitely recommend. Make sure you try the egg rolls and dumplings -! Also the owner was very friendly! Give it a try - you won't be sorry. read more

My best friend and I have been loyal customers of Lee's for many, many years! It is truly the most amazing, flavorful Chinese food you'll ever have. We particularly love the egg rolls and pot stickers for appetizers. All the soups are phenomenal & you cannot go wrong with any choice of the meals. As others have mentioned, the building is dated but as you've heard before "you should never judge a book by its cover.." There's something so beautifully nostalgic about walking into a place that has looked the same since the first time ever stepping foot there and being greeted by the same smile on the same owner's face who's putting the same love & energy into what he does day in and day out. It seems as though they don't get as much business as years past, so make an effort to try Lee's hunan before your opportunity has passed. You will not be disappointed! read more

Excellent food. take out only. vegetables fresh. Building outside looked closed but it is still open.

Absolute worst food! The white rice was the only thing worth eating. I didn't think you could mess up Orange Chicken and Steamed Dumplings but I was VERY wrong. Picked up the order to go. Owner was rude and the restaurant seating area was filled with old refrigerators and deep chest freezers. I think we counted 16 positioned around the booths. Slightly scary. Go to McDonald's or eat gas station food! read more

I'm staying nearby hotel for work. Decide to stop in and try their Chinese cuisine. I enjoyed the food. The old man who was working there was quite nice. All in all good vibes read more

We very much enjoy this place. You must know before hand that this restaurant is one person. The building is old and no longer setup to accept dining in. It's okay. The food is good and the owner is very nice. Looking at reviews, it appears that the negative ones are from out of towners. No problem. But those of us who live here know that this is a great place to get food. If you set your expectations for carry out, you'll be happy with your purchase. read more

They have delicious food. The best eggrolls I have ever eaten. I've tried three or four different things off their menu that I really liked and most of all they are more reasonable in price than the other restaurants that are oriental. read more

Cashew nut chicken the large meal $8.20 after tax great food my favorite potstickers are delicious fried. I told two friends about this place and they come here often now get their food to go. read more

Don't let the outside fool you - this place is great! [Atmosphere] Plenty seating. Mix of tables and booths. Probably can seat 30-50 people all at once. Very very dated furniture and overall interior. It looks like the same stuff has been used for like decades. So, definitely could benefit from a interior design refresh. Makes it seem like the food won't be that great until... [Food] ...you eat it! Man was the food fantastic. I got the shrimp and scallops dinner plate and it was phenomenal. Cost about $14 and filled me up totally. Would def recommend this place to others. It's run [Overall] If you like Chinese food then this is the place to go. Just be mindful of their really short hours. And there's only 1 employee (the owner is also the chef). So if you come with a large party be prepared to wait a bit as he preps your food...by himself. But does that man have skill or what. read more

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Ordered dinner Friday. Hot & sour soup, egg rolls, and General Tso (Governor?) Chicken. The hot and sour soup was unlike any other I'd ever had. I think that 80% of ingredients in soup was cabbage. My wife was not happy with me after Flavor was ok, however I do like mushrooms, tofu, and a little meat in my H&S. The egg rolls were standard fare. Being from Detroit area, seems the local egg rolls are bean sprout based. Lee's are cabbage-based. See prior paragraph. The General Tso's was average. Not very much sauce. Overall ok. Not good. Not bad. Ok. read more

By far my fav Chinese restaurant. Looks are far from what's to be expected on the inside. The menu has stayed the same since I was a kid. The prices can not be beat by any means specially at lunch. You get your choice of main, fried rice, egg roll and soup. For about the same as a meal at a fast food restaurant. I have had many of the items in the menu and none have let me down. It's family owned and operated. They are a very sweet couple and very hard working. I have sampled Chinese all over and still prefer lees. The veggie egg rolls are the best. read more

Lee's Hunan Chinese Restaurant - Yum - Chinese Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

Would not recommend. Food was mediocre and bland. It took them 50 minutes to make take out Chinese. Our usual place makes it in 15 minutes regardless of order size. It was not the worst I have ever had but I don't plan to return. read more

So this was the default Chinese place of my youth, and I hadn't really realized how high it set my standards? Tonight I went back for the first time in a decade. It's really more a takeout place than an eat-in one, these days, despite the availability of seating - you do get some very nice tea eating in, but the service is mostly from the owner, who while very nice is also busy cooking, and it's nothing speedy or elaborate. Set expectations accordingly, or get it as takeout, but the food is worth it anyway. The Governor's/General Tso's chicken (it's listed as both) is the best I've had anywhere, ever - I was sure my memory of it was just nostalgia-tinted, but it wasn't. Rather than the sticky-sweet gloop with some perfunctory broccoli I've gotten used to settling for, it's a thinner sauce (still sweet-hot) with a bit more garlic and vinegar to it, along with a broader range of veggies. The pot stickers are tender with a pan-crisped bottom and excellent sauce - the optimal midpoint between steamed and fried. Don't let the unglamorous setting fool you - this is the best American-Chinese place in southwest MI by a long shot, and better than I've found in bigger Midwest cities as well. read more

This was the worst food. I could have made a better fried rice in my sleep. food smelled old and simply tasted terriable. Don't go there.

Sure, the building needs some help but the food is the best around! We love the egg rolls, pot stickers, fried rice, kung pao chicken or shrimp, egg foo yung, and sesame chicken. The owner, Bruce, is always so sweet to my kids and I! They take credit cards and portions are generous! Highly recommend! read more

Came here for dinner tonight and it was awesome!!! We're here from Owosso Mi and we are attending the Compton Archery event. I got the the Empress chicken and my hubby got the sweet & sour shrimp Very good!!! Made fresh to order and it comes out steaming hot!!! We will be back nxt year!!! read more

If I can give this place a zero I would!!! Worst place ever!!!! Don't go!! Food was disgusting and service was horrible. And the owner was very rude!!! read more

Don't let the outside of the restaurant (and the inside for that matter) fool you. This is good Chinese food. We went after seeing positive reviews and we were not disappointed. Have been back several times since and it's been excellent. Definitely recommend! read more

Great take out. Building is kind of small and old but for chinese take out there is none better in st joe. Food is always fresh and taste great. Family run business and the owners take great care of their customers. read more

This is the best Chinese restaurant we have found in the Benton Harbor/St. Joe area. The food is fresh and the proprietor was attentive and friendly. read more

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Now living in Chicago, meeting EC's family halfway will find us in the St. Joe, MI area every so often. Having grown up here for a bit, EC has raved, RAVED, about the food at Lee's Hunan, particularly the Egg Foo Yung. After a lovely afternoon at the beach, we stopped in here for some reminiscing and dinner. Apparently the menu hasn't changed in over a decade, because the area code is the same as it was pre-universal code change. The entire decor could use an overhaul, but some things of note: It's all in the details: -Great vegetarian options, though in the standard-Chinese-fare way. -Sizeable menu (see point one). -No alcohol. -We fed six people for $55. -Three takeout orders occurred while we were there; only one other sit-down group, and this was on a Saturday night. -Plum sauce for the Moo Shu rocked my world. -Fun sizzling rice soup I haven't seen elsewhere. -Kind wait staff. Needless to say, we will likely go again! read more

Moo shoos on point. They have chili oil to add spice (it's really hard to get spicy Chinese food around here) I also enjoy their dumplings but am not as enamored as I once was. It's not the prettiest but I think it's the best tasting option in the area. read more

I tried out this place despite the less-than-spectacular appearance of its building, hoping it might be a hidden gem. Unfortunately the food was not good :/ it lacked flavor. the crab Rangoon was the one bright spot, it was really good. The potstickers were alright, but the main dishes were sadly disappointing. read more

The outside of the building isn't attractive but the food tastes good and affordable!

Nasty owner! Business was closed and I parked close to his parking lot while waiting for my husband to return our rental car next door. Owner came out and told me I had to move and wasn't nice about it. Definitely won't eat there with such unfriendly owners. read more

It's the best in the area! I love their food. Try the sizzling rice soup! We eat their food every week.

Very good food for takeout; Dinner for Six is a great deal and provides more than enough food for the price. The egg rolls and spicy garlic chicken were particularly strong. I would highly recommend Lee Hunan's for Chinese food in the Stevensville/St. Joe area. read more

Me and my buddy stopped here for lunch after we dropped off a rental car at the place next door. Needless to say this place is not worth visiting. I had wonton soup and the wonton dumplings were still cold on the inside. Our two lunches were so salty that they could barely be eaten. We will not go back. read more