Been going here since I was 5 years old. Always consistent. Back for the holidays and I was craving. Still the best. Please go support this small business, they're such hard workers, so kind, huge portions for the price, hot and most importantly tasty. read more

Richie Chan's Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great takeaway place.Honestly I came here because I loved the sign, but the food is good and made to order. It's fresh, plentiful and cooked with the amount of spice I request. It seems to be a couple that run the place and they're both very nice. I've only been during off times so I wait in the pass through window so I can watch them cook and they don't seem to mind Nita fascinating to watch the efficiency of their movements. The first time I called ahead, but they waited until I got there to prepare my meal. Maybe they do it differently when there are multiple meals ordered at once. The portions are enough for lunch, dinner and a breakfast snack. I order an extra egg roll and they're very generous when I ask for extra mustard. They're equally grateful when I say I don't need packets of other sauces or paper products. Lunch comes with an orange. read more

Hidden on Cedar road located across from CVS is this family owned gem. I stopped in to grab some to go food. All items are made to order. They were not busy due to the local home opener game going on but I would have had zero problems waiting. The owners were so kind and friendly. I ordered Chinese broccoli in garlic sauce. I was so ecstatic that it was actually Gai Lan, as it's very hard to get in restaurants. The dish was above and beyond flavorful. It contained enough garlic to satisfy me and thats saying something because I love garlic. Richie Chans is going to be my new favorite restaurant. I cannot wait to try more dishes from them. If you find yourself in Cleveland Heights stop in and give them a try. Decently priced as well. I love supporting local good people. read more

Our family has gone here for 20+ years. It is consistently good and the portions are amazing with unbeatable prices. We love this place and the sweet couple always gives oranges and treats. read more

Food was pretty bland. We got green beans and beef and it was 90% beans 10% beef - and I got Mongolian beef, again 90/10 ratio vegggies to meat. Was cash only and the prices on menu inside weren't accurate to prices on digital (albeit I'm sure outdated) menu. Wouldn't go again, lots of other options that are better/more affordable and not cash only read more

Horrible General Tso's. neither of us finished our plates. Dirty looking too. Will not return.

A hidden gem! A family-run business (cash only!), but be prepared to wait for your food, as they only cook one meal at a time... But it's worth the wait. The hot and sour soup was absolutely delicious and the moo shu pork was very good! There are a few tables where you can eat in, but I'm guessing most folks get takeout. By the way, their menu is extremely extensive! And the family is very nice! Check it out after watching a show at Cedar Lee. read more

Family run business that always is consistent, kind, hard working. Everything is made to order and done quickly. I recommend the moo shu especially. House made plum sauce. Take out is your best option but there seating available inside. read more

Food is really good, make sure you call in advance! Remember, it's cash only (there's an ATM in the CVS across the street).

I ordered and and no mushrooms. they told me the food was be 20-20 minutes. my husband got there 35 min later and it still wasn't done and they gave us 3 apples?! bruised like they were sitting for a few weeks. the food was not good at all. I wouldn't go back 1/10 read more

Bland. Brusque and only cash. They do give you oranges. Mushu was particularly disappointing.

I visit this place when I'm hanging out in the HTS and want quality Asian food. Yes this place looks sketchy, but is not. The kitchen is clean. This is a 2 person operation. I assume they are husband and wife, as I have never seen other people working here. They have a small dinning room, it can seat maybe 10 or 12 people. Primarily this is takeout. The menu has your typical American Chinese fair such as lomein, the generals, wonton soup..... On the flip side they serve some fairly authentic stuff like baby bok dishes, hofun, black bean sauce, chinese broccoli fish etc.... I had baby bok choy with chicken and Chinese sausage. This was excellent, bok was fresh and perfectly cooked, chinese sausage gave the dish a slightly sweet but savory taste. Friend ordered chicken and broccoli, by the shear weight of the platter 2 people could have eaten this and been stuffed. This was much better quality than other carry out places in the area. Prices are reasonable. One thing, given them a few minutes to cook your food, I did not see them taking any short cuts. read more

Richie Chan's Chinese Restaurant - Fishy - Chinese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Love love love. Hidden gem. I love the orange slices at the end if you dine in. Great food, not known for ambiance, but a heck of a great time! read more

Plain and simple absolutely horrible. The vegetables in my Mongolian beef appeared to have died two days prior to making it on my plate and the fried rice was not edible. One star is one to many. read more

I ordered a ton of food for myself and my family because our favorite Chinese place (Tang Wok) is closed on Sundays and it was short notice. The food was pretty good, definitely a good backup when my fav is closed or if I don't feel like driving (it's in walking distance). Give it a try for yourself! read more

Excellent customer service, and large portions! We will be ordering from them again! Family run restaurant that's been open for 30 years!

Solid food in a cozy, no frills dining room. Huge menu! We went for the Mongolian beef and mu shu chicken, both were delicious. The owner and his wife are running the business and are very sweet. We're already planning our return! Bring cash. They don't accept debit or credit. But CVS has an ATM machine if you forget. Yum! read more

Richie Chan's Chinese Restaurant - Mongolian beef and fresh fruit for dessert! - Chinese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Sketchiness practically radiates from the storefront, which is not really a storefront but a bunch of floor to ceiling windows covered by long vertical blinds. Inside, it doesn't get much better, but those who have grown up in my father's generation in China will immediately recognize the communal-style layout. A part of me wonders whether the "Out of Service" sign on the bathroom has been there as long as the vintage soda vending machine. It's a mom-and-pop shop in the rawest sense (although I'm not actually sure if they have children or not); the duo performs everything from ordering (at the counter), cooking, and cleaning. They take only cash now, and you can pay as soon as you order or wait until you're done eating. Mr. "Richie Chan" doesn't talk much - I'm not sure if it's because he doesn't know English very well, but even after we started talking in Chinese he wasn't talkative. We had to shout a few times as well to draw his attention away from the TV to take our order. The Mrs. was much more outgoing and chatted with us later about the unusual characters that came in through the door. We were the only patrons in the restaurant at the time, although two piles of dirty dishes on the smaller two (out of three) tables revealed that others had potentially also dined in. Most people get take-out, and given the uncomfortable encounters we had with the people who came in, I probably would too in the future. The food was cheap, and our three dishes (which included rice) and soup ended up lasting us through two meals. The Hunan Beef wasn't spicy so much as sour and I would not recommend it, but their Mu Shu Pork is the real deal. We were served complementary orange slices after the meal. Okay, so this isn't exactly on my list of best restaurants, but as far as authenticity goes, most of it is legit. The "Chans" are honest folks and keep it simple. read more

Very generous portion and friendly owner! The service is fast, the food tastes good and they give free orange as dessert! What a nice experience!!:) read more

Richie Chan's Chinese Restaurant - Mongolian beef - Chinese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Best Chinese food around! Been going there since the 1980's! Favorite dish of mine is the Szechuan Beef...Extra-Hot! ...

There seems to be a little Chinese takeout place on every corner of Cleveland. They range from Ok to pretty good. Most have a very similar approach and food; many even seem to use the same menu and menu board with just the restaurant name changed. At first glance Richie Chan's at Cedar Lee (13181 Cedar Rd) in Cleveland Heights, may fit in with all the rest, but a closer look will reveal something completely different. This is not your average Chinese takeout place. Walking in to Richie Chan's there are 3 tables out front, using the Goldilocks approach, 1 small, 1 medium and 1 large. The difference from most takeout places is that you will frequently find these tables filled. That's right, this is not just takeout. An especially good sign is the frequently the customers are Asian. The decor is not much, some old Chinese prints right out of most older Chinese Restaurants, hang high on the walls. The floor is covered with industrial runner carpets, but they try to make the place feel homey and while a bit run down it is clean. When you look at the menu you will notice that Richie Chan's has its own menu. All of the standards are there Chow Mein, Egg Foo Young, Lo Mein, Fried Rice and Combination Plates; these are all done very well. You will notice other options, including some very good noodle dishes, fish dishes and others you won't see at most takeouts. Then in addition to the menu there are additional items that are posted in Chinese, you can ask for an explanation, but the best option is to watch the other tables and ask what they have. The food that comes out is generally very good to excellent. Among my favorites is the Shrimp Lo Mein, the Singapore Chow Mei Funn and the Shrimp Chow Mein Cantonese style. Let me talk about the last Cantonese Chow Mein. At Richie Chan's you get a large serving of fresh fried noodles (think similar to pan fried noodles, but with bigger noodles) with good sized shrimp and baby bok choy in a delicious white sauce. Overall food quality and taste is excellent. In addition there are a number of items that are definitely not take out style. There are several fish dishes and I have tried the Salty Peppery Shrimp special which is excellent. The shrimp are fried in a very light batter which has a real peppery kick. The large portion of delicious shrimp are served over a bed of lettuce and topped with slices of very small, very hot green and red peppers. A spicy, slightly sweet red dipping sauce is served on the side. Wonderful, especially if you want something that will wake up your tongue with a lot of heat. Service is an interesting point, depending on what you order, you may be served in Styrofoam or on traditional plates. That's right a "takeout place" that serves on regular plates. Also you will usually get a choice of hot or cold tea and a little plate of fruit. At lunch you can choose from the very tasty combinations that are reasonably priced and they are one of the best values in town. To summarize the experience, the decor and setting is takeout, but the food and the friendly family approach is a winner. This is not the place to take someone to impress them, but if you want very good Chinese food at a reasonable price, this is the place to go. A definite winner and worth trying, even if just getting an order to go on your way home from downtown. read more

This had to be the absolute worst Chinese food I have ever been served. The eggrolls were flat and had no taste. The vegetable lomein looked gray and had no flavor whatsoever. The General Tso chicken was horrible with no taste. My Kung Pao chicken appeared to have been boiled and again inedible. It was not spicy and was missing peanuts or anything g that would have identified it as Kung Palo chicken. I cannot believe anyone would give this restaurant a good rating. It makes Panda Express look like it should have a Michelin star. read more

The Verdict: Reminds me of home :') The Food: Offers authentic Chinese (Cantonese) food along with fast Chinese food staples. I had Cantonese chow fun w/ chicken and the noodles were crispy and the wet sauce is meant to be poured over the crispy noodles. It totally hits the spot! My friend got the egg foo young and it's a clear-like sauce with egg and meat and veggies over rice. That dish was very well made too! The Extras: Great affordable prices. There's a parking lot on the side, tables, and you have a view of the clean and large kitchen. The 2 workers are super nice and speak English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Their cooking is not superior restaurant quality, it reminds me more of dishes your Chinese parents would cook. read more

Highly recommend! I believe the owners are a couple, they make me miss my parents every time I go there. They are so sweet, offering us oranges no matter we dine in or take out. (Also those oranges are always super sweet and juicy) And the most important thing is the dishes are so delicious with big portions, $13 for two dishes always make us so full. read more

Richie Chan's Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Super yummy mom and pop Chinese restaurant. I got green beans with pork, pork Ho Fun, and Szechuan beef to split with a friend and it was super good! read more

So bad :( I really wanted to give this place a try but the entire order was so disappointing.

Excellent food in Cleveland. Highly recommended. You have no regretted to order food there.

This place had AWESOME authentic cantonese food. The pea pods were as good as something I would get in chicago and their tomato beef tasted like what my grandma would make. I highly recommend this place. Very reasonable, we ordered peapds with pork, tomato egg, general tsos chicken, and cantonese shrimp omelette for $39.50. They threw in a bag of shrimp chips and two oranges. Great service! read more

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If you're like me, you're on an endless, fruitless search for a good Chinese restaurant. This is not it. I read all the reviews and thought it was worth a try. I was wrong. There is nothing fresh or special about this place. The sauces are not palatable. We had Orange Chicken, General Tso Chicken, Mu Shu Pork, and Garlic Green Beans, along with egg rolls and fried rice. The rice was okay. Everything else, not so much. The food is bland. The green beans were sitting in a soggy, flavorless goo. The search continues. I don't think a good restaurant exists. read more

I'm not one to leave negative reviews but this place left a bad taste in my mouth, both literally and figuratively. We ordered honey chicken, which apparently meant sweet and sour chicken with honey instead of sweet and sour sauce. Chicken nuggets with honey dipping sauce would've been better... The egg rolls were Not egg rolls, the rice was not very good and the lo mein was not good either. The portions were appropriate for the price, but nothing tasted good to us. The do not take cards, which, in this century is unacceptable in terms of customer service... It's so easy to get a square card reader... So I had to run across the street in the rain to get some cash out of a nearby ATM. The staff is friendly, and though the establishment itself is dimly lit and fairly small, it wasn't dirty, so that's good. Overall we will not be eating here again as we were sorely disappointed, and I would consider what we ordered to be pretty "safe" choices. read more

Best Chinese takeout I've ever had. It's a tiny hole-in-the-wall place. We call it 'Richie Chinese' because one time for about 2 months, the half of the sign that says 'Chan's Restaurant' was burned out. Nobody cared. There is nothing fancy about this place at all. But that's the best part. No bathroom, cash only, mish-mash handwritten menu tacked to the wall, half of it in Chinese - all of this adds to the aura. When you get your food, you'll understand. They just don't give a crap about the decor, your credit card, or the fact that the 'special of the day' was the special 4 years ago and every day since then because they are too busy kicking ass at making Chinese food. All your favorites are here - Kung Pao is awesome! But also some less common items as well (salty hot pepper shrimp, salty fish fried rice, and a whole section of black bean sauce dishes.) We love this place and get their takeout every couple of weeks when we're feeling lazy. Huge portions, fresh ingredients and an orange with every order! They do have some seating and I've seen real live Asian people eating in there almost every time we go - usually a good sign for me.The owners are a super cute husband-wife team and they do a fantastic job. My favorite part is when you order, the lady turns around and barks out the order in Chinese to her husband who never says a word or looks over, just keeps busting it out at the stove. Great service, awesome food. Check it out! read more

No energy poured into ambiance means all energy poured into food. My kind of place, hole in the wall game strong. Tasty food, very nice owners. Fire. read more

This has a very...how shall I say... modest look. It is a Mom and Pop shop. The owners are very nice. The portions are humongous, and for the amount that you get, it is very well priced. My party of 3 got 2 entrees, one combo dish, and one extra carton of rice to eat in the restaurant. We left with more than half of the food. All for just 22 dollars. On to the food. I tried the Kungpao chicken, mooshoo pork, and the sweet and sour pork (I know, it is the one thing I shouldn't have ordered just because I'm asian) Kungpao chicken is basically chicken and veggies with a lot of brown sauce. It's not bad. I wouldn't really call it true Kungpao, but it goes well with rice. Mooshoo pork - Actually pretty good. It is a bit on the sweet side for me, but the mixture of eggs, cabbage, and pork went very well with the rice as well. Sweet and Sour pork - now... This is just fried battered pieces of pork (a bit dry) with a very runny sweet and sour sauce. There was a good crisp to the pork, but I am not a fan of that sauce. The one thing that was surprising was how the dishes weren't as oily as you would expect from a regular chinese take out, though I can only speak for my dishes. Ambience wise, there is none. There are just 3 long folding tables set up in the front. Order up front from the extensive menu on the wall, find yourself a seat, and the nice owner will bring out your food. I'll definitely come back, but maybe next time I'll take it to go. read more

This is my favorite chinese restaurant Reasonable price good tested and friendly Will eat everyday read more

I just moved to the area and we found this restaurant on Yelp! I'm so glad we did, we ordered over the phone and only for checking on yelp we found out they only take cash which is not a problem. You have to pay attention cause is easy to miss, we parked close but I'm not sure if they have parking. We ordered chicken general tso and it was amazing!!! It was so good and big I even had left overs which is rare for me. The chicken portion was generous and it had enough sauce. Rice portion was big as well, I really enjoyed my meal. The people who work there appear to be owners, they really do a great job and take a lot of pride in their food! When I got home I found out that I was given a watermelon with my meal! Honestly this place is slept on! I will continue to dine in this small establishment and support small business read more

Theres a not-so-secret rule in the restaurant biz: some of the biggest holes in the wall have the best food. That rule applies here. Its cool and old school, a tad run down. Overlook that and you'll find the best Chinese in town. Szechuan is to die for. You get rice, an eggroll, a piece of fruit plus a fortune cookie. Add a lottle soy and you're good to go. Enjoy! read more

Richie Chan's Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Wonderful, got Cantonese style noodles and they were crunchy and interesting, and general tso's shrimp was tasty and big, but could have used more broccoli. Egg roll was tasty. I'll be back to try other things ! read more

First time trying this place. It took a super long time just ordering over the phone what we wanted. Not only did we get home and not have all of what we ordered but they gave us an extra bag with butter cookies and apples! We called them back and of course they don't deliver but told us they still had our egg foo young order. We had to drive back to pick it up. On top of that the food wasn't good at all. They put the egg foo young cakes in the gravy. No separate container for it. Plus the gravy was terrible. The vegetable fried rice had no flavor. The city vegetables was really bad and no flavor. Neither did th vegetables and tofu. I was very disappointed and would highly recommend NOONE eat there. read more

Easily the tastiest and most authentic Chinese food in the University Heights area, and at a reasonable price. I took off a star mainly because they only accept cash, which is pretty inconvenient. Admittedly, I have only had two of their dishes (Kung Pao chicken and cashew chicken), but the flavors slay the other Chinese-carryout restaurants in the area. Perhaps the biggest compliment to their quality, however, is that a lot of Chinese students from Case eat here. When you hear the Chinese language being spoken in front of the counter and not just behind it, that says something about the food's authenticity, I think. (They specialize in Cantonese-style dishes, by the way.) The signage outside is so meager you might wonder if they did this intentionally, just to prove to the world, "Only weak businesses need signs." Seriously, I have to think that Google maps and Yelp are the only reasons anyone new to the area knows about this place. The inside is quite humble, between the folding tables (which they keep clean, I should note), out-of-service vending machine, and home-printed wall menus. On a positive note, Richie's usually empty, which means you can expect your food rather quickly. Contrary to what some reviewers have written, the bathroom isn't actually out-of-order like the sign on its door says. You just need to ask for the key. Weird, I know. But this is Richie Chan's, and you're here for one thing: good Chinese food. read more

Thoroughly confused and hungry... that's what came to mind after reading the reviews of Richie Chan's then actually trying their food. Yes, Richie Chan's is a hole in the wall and yes, it's definitely cheap. My experience was awful leaving only my garbage can full. In hindsight, I would have gotten a better meal across the street at CVS chowing down on potato chips and slim jim's. When I try a new chinese place I stick with the basics before venturing off into your more advanced fair. General Tso is about as basic as it gets. Similar to another reviewer, I found that the chicken was pre-cooked slices, breaded, deep fried and drown in sauce. You don't need to be an expert in cooking to realize that cooked chicken, cooked again in smaller pieces creates a dry, fibrous and tasteless experience. Combine that with the over-fried batter and it was like a rawhide treat for your dog. The chicken wasn't the only overcooked disappointment for the afternoon. An order of crab rangoon was just as disappointing. Instead of crunchy but light wonton shell with a creamy filling, it too was overcooked rock hard and tasteless. At some point this place may have been a great place to eat but they have now gone down the path of pre-prepared and overcooked food with loads of sauces to cover up the taste. Perhaps the "authentic" fare is better but when they're cutting corners and messing up on the basics, I'd rather try my luck elsewhere. read more