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    Original Timmy Chan Restaurant

    3.3 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    New Menu... I wish they would stop the cash only and take card or tap payments and also get the full menu like  other locations
    Porsha H.

    New menu... Wish they would start accepting card payments for customer convenience... Also, they should sell all items like the other locations

    Shrimp crab puff with cream cheese
    Shermika H.

    Yes Sir!!! I had to go the hood and get my fix. And for it to be a Friday night I was surely surprise to not see a line! Any who I ordered fried chicken wangz, shrimp fried rice, and some Shrimp Crab puffs. All under $10!!!!! Please don't forget to bring cash money!!! Maybe even a little extra if you plan on purchasing some CD,s or movies...

    Mongolian Beef
    Ti R.

    I love Timmy Chan's y'all. Everybody is always saying how Timmy Chan's is ghetto. And yes I agree, but the food is just as good if not better than any other low end Chinese restaurant I've been to. A few months back they had a fire and was closed for a little while. They're back open and ready for business again. Today I went through the drive thru and ordered the Mongolian beef. I wanted some wonton soup, but this location don't sell soup anymore. Everything that I have tried here has been good, the chicken, the lo mein, egg rolls, etc. The restaurant isn't in the best of neighborhoods, but I haven't had any bad experiences here. The place isn't modern at all, but I'm not expecting anything spectacular at Timmy Chan's. Just good fattening fast food.

    4 piece chicken wing and shrimp fried rice

    Best chicken i've had in a WHILE 10/10 so juicy and flavorful had a TINY bit of spicy that i love. also got the shrimp fried rice. could use more flavor and more shrimp but it was ok.

    Veggie lo mein
    Joyce S.

    The food here isn't bad. For the price, you basically get what you pay for: a big portion of mediocre food. If you're on a budget, this place is good otherwise I'd splurge the extra $5 on actual Chinese food, this is just a poor imitation. But if disgusting cheap Chinese food is your thing (and those located in shady locations), then this is the place for you. Tip: they only take cash Also as the food sits longer in your stomach, you hate yourself more.

    Classic!
    Kendrick D.

    A hometown favorite! I grew up eating Timmy Chan, it's a love-hate relationship. Although it's much more love than hate. Actually no hate at all. I love the wing dinners, the general Tso's, egg rolls, and especially the fried rice!!! I could eat the rice by itself, no sides, no gravy, no add ins. Lol plain fried rice. This cash only, local gem of ours in Houston is sure to impress when you're showing one of your "out of town" friends some Houston cuisine. The wing dinners, when fresh are always juicy and seasoned to perfection, the general Tso's chicken is out of this world and deserves an award. Timmy has fast food on lock. The portions are always large enough to share, and if you're eating by yourself, for a few bucks you could eat one meal throughout an entire day. If you're not from Houston, I'd recommend you visit Timmy Chan with a Houstonian for security, but if you're bold enough to go into the hood and try this underground king of foods, your tastebuds will surely thank you.

    Mat #2: A Friend's mat
    Kim H.

    Now, my first time going here was good! It was a five, for sure. The the wings were fried well with a nice cooked batter. The potato wedges were fries with a nicely coated texture on how they were cooked. I truly enjoyed how the wedges came apart with the crusted wedge flavor, almost reminding me of a creole or southern flavor fry. (1 month ago) I gave it a four because today I ordered the same thing, but instead of the awaited hopeful potato wedges, I receives fries this time. They were cooked well. I could have added more salt and pepper, but is good for those who have the option to add if needed. The ketchup added remaining flavor need without extra salt. My step brother years ago let me try some of his food from there and thought it was good. I never a stopped by due to the word fried. Watching calories over the years, here and there. Knowing I had eaten at many other places that are fast food, I drove up about a month ago and ordered. I was glad I did. "Still watching fried" sometimes. Foodie Kim

    Chicken tenders and combo fried rice

    They only take cash so you know. Not a problem for me but that fish sandwich was nasty. I have a nasty taste left in my mouth and i only pinched a little. The first sandwich was breaded like chicken. I thought they gave me a chicken sandwich. I sent it back to get my fish looking like fish and it taste like they just fished it out the water five minutes before I ordered it. The cashier lady seemed inpatient and kinda rude but she had no problem giving me my money back which was nice. The chicken tenders are great but the shrimp in the combo rice looks nasty. I've never seen shrimp this pink

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    Very yummy! Service is ehhhh. Not much to say there. Ambiance is not good either, but it's worth the trip.

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    1 year ago

    The rice wasn't cooked well on my wing dinner, also the portion of the rice doesn't equate to the portion I get at the other locations

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    Bad service, food was plain and it's cash only still in 2024 smh! Restroom dirty and restaurant smells I will never be back

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    Best curry chicken I have had in a long time while definitely be back. Even though I'll have to drive across town. It will be worth it.

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    Got that wings with shrimp fried rice. Delicious. Almost burned my mouth the food was so hot and fresh.

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    Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans
    Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans
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    Twice Cooked Pork Belly
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    The counter/bar area
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    The bar
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    Hot Diving Fish
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    Original Timmy Chan Restaurant - chinese - Updated June 2026

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