Very cute, small Chinese food spot on the corner of a plaza in Lodi. My family has been ordering from them since 2003 and they've always been great! Walked down there today to get some curry chicken, and it's very flavorful as to be expected - and I love that they add snap peas and water chestnuts to their curry! The woman at the front is extremely effective for how busy it can get between both the in-person orders and over the phone, and was even able to order in Chinese with her! 多謝您們，唐人中華料理！ read more

Lodi Chinatown Gourmet Kitchen - Curry chicken with onions, peppers, snap peas and mushrooms, over steamed white rice! - Chinese Near Me - Lodi, New Jersey

Believe or not, there are "levels" to Chinese fast food (aka bootleg Chinese food). And Lodi Chinatown Gourmet Kitchen is, in my humble opinion, on the lower end. We decided to go out of our way and give them a try, based on some old Yelp photos of their pan fried dumplings and how good it looked in the photos. I constantly subject myself to new, lower-end establishments in hopes of finding gems here and there, but I should have known better with this one. This restaurant is very typical of any Chinese fast food restaurant and they serve most of the usuals here - I'm hoping the "usuals" of Chinese fast food need no introduction what so ever. In addition, there are your lunch specials as well, which are served daily from 11AM - 3PM. We ended up ordering the Pan Fried Pork Dumplings and a Chicken with Garlic Sauce Lunch Special with Pork Fried Rice and Wonton Soup for takeout. First, before I dive into the flavors, it was very disappointing to find out that the Pan Fried Pork Dumplings only came with 6 pieces. 6 pieces for $8!?!? What has this world come to that a bootleg pan fried pork dumpling is $1.33 each!?!? As for the food, meh. The pork dumplings were rather very average. It wasn't great, but it wasn't the worst pork dumpling I've ever had. As for the Chicken with Garlic Sauce - another meh. I've definitely had better when it comes to this type of a lunch special. The taste of it all was just a bit off and not as good as other Americanized Chinese fast food we've had at other places. It was worth a try to see if they served better pan fried dumplings than our favorite Chinese fast food restaurant, but the answer was a clear NO. As for the other food, it wasn't much better either. read more

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I discovered this Chinese restaurant when I moved to Lodi back in the year 2000 and moved away 15 years ago to Totowa Nj and still go there to get my Chinese food there, great staff great food !!! read more

Absolutely the best Chinese takeout food in Jersey. I've been all over the world ordered the same dishes and still this is the best. The interiors run down the bathrooms are gross but the food is always fresh and amazing! read more

Order was made fresh in 10 minutes and was delicious. Crab rangoons were very tasty and they give you generous portions. Prices are reasonable but a little on the higher side. Definitely a good spot for quick Chinese takeout. read more

Disappointed. Today we tried 2 of their combo's & some steamed dumplings. Called in a pick up order. The food was hot & ready for a quick grab & go. The steamed pork dumplings were ok. The BBQ boneless pork was just ok & egg rolls tasted old and weren't crispy. The General Taos Chicken was oily, heavily breaded overly sweet stringy barely there chicken, got tossed out. So my son basically ordered the just okay items and he'd give them 3 stars. Since what I ordered wasn't worth the calories & had me reaching for some greek yogurt because I tossed my meal out, I am comprising on 2 stars. read more

Average American Chinese food. General tsos was crunchy and flavorful but seemed like more breading than chicken. The sauce is sweeter than most. Shrimp in garlic sauce was a little bland for me and mostly vegetables, shrimp were pretty small. Pork fried rice was not seasoned/fried enough but had big chunks of pork. Fried dumplings, egg rolls and hot and sour soup were pretty standard. Dumplings were soft instead of crisp, should poke a hole in the container to avoid steaming. Egg rolls were pretty good and crispy. Hot and sour was hearty and loaded with ingredients. Cash or credit, was ready in 15 minutes for pickup. Would give other menu items a shot, but it's not as good as my old Chinese takeout spot (Sunny Wok). read more

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Amazing. And I'm very picky w my Chinese takeout so this review is not a lie. Prices are also very good and great quality

Food is delicious. Good sized portions. Friendly staff. Quick service. Ample parking.

Only place I get my Chinese food. Went to others but I keep on going back. Everything I order is the best. They remember me when I call and I do not even have to give my name read more

for this to be a four star restaurant I find it very deceiving that the food is cooked this way I thought just not acceptable my crab sticks were not breaded at all very overcooked. maybe the grease should changed more often. read more

Lodi Chinatown Gourmet Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Lodi, New Jersey

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I have yet to taste a better Chinese food spot than this one. I've been living in this area for 12 years now and it's become iconic to the point that when I have family visit from California and Dominican Republic, this is the first place they want to order from. read more

Hot and sour was bland. No pork. Just blah. Dumplings were good. Pork chow fun had three 3 yes three noodles shrimp roll was an egg roll. Nope. read more

Very mediocre americanized chinese food. While the pick up process is simple and the food is okay -- it doesn't quite hit the spot when you are looking to indulge in a few of your favorite classics. Order beef with garlic sauce, sesame chicken, and spare ribs and everything almost tasted like a healthier version of the classics. If you are looking for a non-greasy fix of fast food chinese, this may be your jam -- for me, I'll stick to some more flavorful, satisfying dishes. read more

Nice people, nice atmosphere, but I got two orders of black burned spare ribs. Disappointed with that, but the Hawaiian beef was just the way it should be, tasty. Oh well. read more

The food was ok. The menu on Yelp needs to be updated. When I asked about my order and told them prices on Yelp App they said it was outdated and the prices were raised. read more

Lodi Chinatown has great food! I've been ordering food from them for more than 10 years. Never been disappointed. Food is always fresh and the workers are fantastic. I live almost an hour away now but whenever I go to Lodi, I always order from Lodi Chinatown. read more

Best in Bergen county ..!! Food is fresh and the customer service is very good . You can tell they're family oriented restaurant.

Good food, fast service , seating for lunch and dinner . The best thing is the food, Have tried other places but they don't live up to LCG! read more

Great takeout Chinese food. Been going here for decades. I highly recommend roast pork appetizer.

I still go get Chinese food here and I live near Lyndhurst now. Lyndhurst has a dozen Chinese food places and all are trash. If you live in Lodi these guys are good. read more

Best Chinese in the hasbrouck heights-Lodi area. Good food, fast take out service. Chicken in garlic sauce and shrimp lo me in are must. Their wonton soup is so good!!! read more

Love the food and my favs are the General Tso chicken and the Sesame Chicken. The place seems very clean and the food is delicious! I would recommend this place! read more

Best chinese spot in the area. We order from here weekly. Yes prices went up because the economy but this is the best chinese food you'll find for miles. We love ordering here! Always order and it's ready quickly. Ever since I started coming here 5 years ago, I can't even go anywhere else. Their chinese food is so good and puts other chinese spots in the area to shame. Sometimes chinese food can be a hit or miss anywhere but they stay very consistent. I love their fried scallops, chicken wings, chicken and broccoli, the shrimp in lobster , the egg drop soup!!! Boneless spare ribs!! It's all good ! Just go in and try them out read more

Tried for the first time today based on the Yelp Reviews and so glad that I did! The food was fresh and taste great! I've been searching for years for a good Chinese Restaurant in Bergen County. I will definitely go back again. read more

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I must agree with the other yelper reviews about the General Tso and sesame chicken. Both definitely have a crispiness and crunchiness to it, that separates it from most other Chinese food takeout places. I've ordered four different dishes here as lunch specials and all four have been good. I've tried the General Tso chicken, sesame chicken, chicken with garlic sauce, and the hot and spicy chicken. All lunch specials come with your choice of white or fried rice and a wonton soup, or egg drop soup, or a soda. The price of the lunch special is $6. Out of all four, the General Tso and sesame chicken have been my favorite. As stated above, the crispiness of the chicken stands out. The sauce is similar to other Chinese takeouts, but I like the fact that every bite is crunchy and not soggy. I haven't tried the kung pao yet, but I'm looking forward to it. Lastly, this place is located in a mini mall, that has plenty of parking. Be careful though, the mini mall gets crowded at times. read more

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After more frequent visits to Chinatown Gourmet I think this is one of the better Americanized Chinese restaurants I've been too. Young Chow fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, chili grilled shrimp; these are items I routinely order. They do dumplings well; not much different than what you normally see but sauced a little differently adding extra flavor. Not particular sure why chow mein is chicken onions and peppers over rice when it should be stir fried noodles, but every place is like that. Really have come to like this place, and it's usually busy every time. read more

This has to be one best Chinese cuisine restaurants in the area, after relocating from NYC I was having a hard time finding some good Chinese food in the area until I came across this place. It has become my go to. read more

Decent Chinese food large portions especially for lunch. What keeps this rating down is the grumpy guy taking orders in the front. So rude. Made me not want to come back. Even regulars in there were asking him why he never smiles. I don't need you to be my best friend but if I ask a question I don't expect you to just point to the menu like I'm stupid and can't read and give me attitude the whole time. read more

I've been getting food here since I was a little girl. They have lunch specials where you can get a free soda or miso soup. Additionally, their portions are big and taste great! If you stick to the classics you won't be disappointed! read more

Best Chinese food in Lodi! Service is quick and prices are good. Would recommend this restaurant.

This tastes like how Chinese Takeout used to taste in Flushing Queens in the 90s. Real Flavor. read more

I like the food here. Excellent Hot and Sour soup, fried rice and the dishes I get there has always been good. The people there work hard and there open into the late evening. Try them read more

Great people Good Food. I have never had a real conversation with any of the 10's of Asain food "carryouts" I have ever visited. Here, it was almost every visit. Very nice people and tasteful food, and I am hard to please. Huge shout-outs to them. read more

Fast, great price, food is amazing, one of the few Chinese food places that has fried green plantains (tostones) in the area, they are very quick, and the food is always good. read more

Decided to try based on a recommendation. Had cheese wonton and szechuan beef. The wontons were very doughy and heavy. The beef actually tasted more like Orange Beef than Szechuan. The decor, well there was none and the environment in the sitting area had me wondering how clean the kitchen was. Will definitely not be going back. read more

Easily the best Chinese restaurant in Lodi. Maybe the whole area too. The lady who works the front desk sounds mean but she's helpful and remembers your orders. The guy who works the desk is pretty hilarious. All the workers seem great. The food is amazing, like I said easily the best Chinese place in town. Their food isn't super sweet like the other places. It's also really really crunchy compared to to other places. The general tso is my standard dish to judge every place and this one is perfect. The chicken is crunchy and juicy. It's not at all chewy or stringy like many places. Prices are just about average compared to every place. read more

The vegetable spring roll alone is worth the price of admission as far as the combination platters go. It's reminiscent of a Filipino lumpia. Yes, it's that good. They take pride in their preparation of items and it shows in the presentation and flavor profile. While this may be a traditional takeout location, their dining room is large enough to accommodate large groups. However the restroom is not typical of a sit down restaurant (dirty). But you're not visiting this place to use the restroom. You're patronizing this place for their delicious food and maybe, just maybe, their vegetable spring roll. That thing is good... read more

The food is always great and delicious! The owners are very nice! Best Chinese food in town!

GREAT BEEF AND BROCCOLI!!! Me and my ambulance corps squad used to head to Chinatown Gourmet EVERY TUESDAY for our duty night meal. I used to get beef and broccoli and fried won tons and to this day it is still my favorite beef and brocolli of any Chinese I've ever had. The guy in front is friendly and good at his job, recognized us and knew our orders and really made us want to keep coming back. Overall great Chinese food! read more