Best they have ever been! We have gone to the Orient for decades. It is under the third owner in 25 years the first one set the bar high the second one it lost a little but this newest owner has brought it to new highs! My husband always gets General Tso's Chicken I usually get beef and Broccoli but this time we added shrimp fried rice for my granddaughter, and I changed it up and went with sautéed mixed vegetables! The combos come with wonton soup and egg rolls. It was all so good and we have enough left for a full lunch tomorrow! Our whole Oder was $46!!! We have to order from here every few weeks and we are not take out people! read more

Love coming here! The owners are so sweet, and the food is amazing! They have plenty of options on the menu, the dining area is cute and clean, and we always get a warm welcome when we come in. I'm a picky eater, and I've felt confident to try new dishes here! read more

​I really wanted to love this place because the menu is fantastic, but my recent visit left a literal bad taste in my mouth--and it had nothing to do with the kitchen. ​While waiting to be seated, I witnessed the owner (or manager) absolutely berating two young hosts at the front podium. From what I could gather, they hadn't done a single thing wrong; they were simply managing a busy Friday night rush with poise. He and she was red-faced and raising his voice over minor logistics that were clearly out of their control. read more

Have returned twice since my first review. Absolutely in love with this place! The owners and the servers are first rate in every regard. Every other Chinese takeout establishment in the area have permanently lost two customers - my wife and me. read more

A must stop visit when I'm in the area. Food is always fresh and delicious. They servers are very helpful and attentive. Always a good experience! read more

I'm not from around here but my mom has been here before and we were up this way so we decided to stop here and check it out. I was very skeptical about going because of how the outside of the building looked and knowing how it is back home. But they say never judge a book by its cover and wow was I wrong! The food was absolutely amazing, the waiter was absolutely amazing! I don't think I've ever had Chinese food this good! You could really taste the authentic Chinese culture in the food and it was honestly to die for! 10/10 recommend! I'll definitely drive out of my way to go to this place again! read more

The Orient Chinese Restaurant - Wonton chips - Chinese Near Me - Pennsville, New Jersey

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This place has changed hands several times over the past 10 years. The has mostly been good. At times I found myself enjoying it more while other times much less. They do need to clean the water filters, if they have any, as all I tasted was bleach. In the past, I found that the owner wanted to change more to substitute any vegetables for more likable vegetables. Other times the waiter actually chased us out into the parking lot demanding more tips. I usually leave a good tip, but less when service demands it. I mentioned this to new owners before the current ones about the waiter's attitude and they said they also heard about him and would talk with him. They most have because he got less rude. Now, I've found that the new owners have raised the prices and reduced the portions. Which makes it less of a value to go there anymore. While the food is still good, it definitely isn't the best in the area. Today, we went there and found that they charge $3.50 for wonton soup as a dine in which included only 2 wontons and to small to-go container, having 4 wontons is $3.05. When I said something, she stated that it must be my first time there. I said it wasn't, that I have gone there several times over the last 20 years and other restaurants in the area as well including other states, as I travel for work and Chinese food is my go-to meal. I don't mind paying higher prices here or there, but for them to outright charge higher prices because they feel they can is just wrong. Almost stealing. Suffice it to say, I won't be going back for a while knowing it won't be too long before the new owners will be coming in and these people will be gone. read more

Under new ownership their food is PHENOMENAL! We normally call in for takeout so I can't speak for the restaurant experience or the waitstaff but the front desk service is fast, friendly, and efficient. It's a very popular place and always very busy but they expedite the orders very quickly. We will continue to patronize this place in the future for sure! read more

I am a big fan of the restaurant. While I worked in south jersey I ate there constantly. I didn't even like Chinese food till then. My recent order of scallion pancakes was a great disappointment. This appetizer is normally "thick" and filling. Now they are very thin and hardly enough to " wet my beak". They have reduced the serving size of the dish to the point where I don't even want it anymore. Orient ... Do Better!!! read more

Since moving to Pennsville from Penns Grove I was hesitant to believe I would find as good of a Chinese food place as Lucky House, but The Orient does excellent. LOVE that their crab rangoons are savory instead of that sweet cream cheese, and the pineapple chicken is chefs kiss. read more

I've gotten the orient twice I lived a one minute walk away like neighboring queen of apostles church. It took around half an hour and both times it made me sick read more

The food is great here but the waiter is always expecting a huge tip and if you don't he will criticize before you leave. Makes me not want to eat there again. read more

I've lived in 5 or 6 states and this is still the best Chinese I've had anywhere. I'm partial to the Orient because I worked there for a longtime but I think that alone says a lot. Best General Tso's, best chicken or pork with garlic sauce. All the soup is great. Cold noodle with hot sauce are delicious. Crispy prawns with walnuts for a little spicy, shrimp with fruit sauce for a little sweet. Pineapple chicken and lemon chicken are both great, as is the tangerine chicken. You really can't go wrong with the orient. All of their appetizers are good as well. read more

The Orient Chinese Restaurant - Pork with garlic sauce, General Tso's Chicken and Crispy Prawns with Walnuts. - Chinese Near Me - Pennsville, New Jersey

Yum! The chicken didn't have any icky pieces, and portions are huge. Good place for family get together.

Fantastic food. BYOB and the service is great. Lovely eating in, or taking out. Overall fantastic experience.

I have been coming here for years, and will continue. They know me and my family and what we order. Best food around.

I'm not a huge fan of Chinese food; however, the Orient is so good I consider it the best food in town and at times I crave it! My favorites are the shrimp with Chinese vegetables, shrimp lo mein, General Tso's chicken, crab wontons (ooo you so need those in your life!), and the pork fried rice. I love that they are never stingy with the veggies and the meat seems to be a better quality with minimal fattiness. I've ordered easily over 100xs and the food is always consistent. They have never gotten my order wrong or left something out of a to go order (to me that is huge!). Also unlike several other Chinese places I don't end up a) with a stomach ache due to MSG or b) feeling hungry. The food here is really exceptional, the price points are more than reasonable and for me the service has been impeccable! read more

The Orient Chinese Restaurant - Shrimp Lo Mein, Pork Fried Rice, Beef in Garlic Sauce & Shrimp Egg Roll - Chinese Near Me - Pennsville, New Jersey

Good food fast service an very old looking ambience the mango chicken is my go to I would deff recommend this place compared to other Chinese restaurants in town read more

Used to be a great Chinese restaurant but since it changed hands this place is horrible! Changed all recipes and I will never eat there again!!!!! read more

This is the best Chinese food not only around town, but alot of places! I have tried Chinese all over and I always think the Orient is the top! My staple is the Chicken and Broccoli in brown sauce. The fried rice is amazing, the crab and cheese wontons are to die for, and the Kung Pao chicken is yummy! I honestly would try anything here. They are super friendly, great prices, and it is BYOB! read more

I always loved The Orient but lately there's been a difference in the quality and preparation of the food. Hopefully it was just a bad couple of visits there read more

The best Chinese food around. My kids have lived in many places around the United States and every time they visit they want food from the Orient read more

The General Tso's and the Sesame Chicken were both way too much breading and not enough distinct flavor in the sauce with virtually no spiciness to the Gen. Tso's. My husband didn't know if he'd been served Pineapple Chicken or some other kind of sweet sauce since it had no distinct pineapple flavor. The Beef Chow Fun was good, but nothing tremendously special. HOWEVER, the pork ribs in the appetizer sampler were fantastic. They have a great system for keeping customers safe, which was nice during pandemic. read more

Excellent food and great prices. Always test Chinese cuisine with their General Tso's chicken and this was among the best I've had. All the standard dishes are great. I look forward to trying some of their specialties. The new decor is clean and modern. The staff is friendly and efficient. A hidden gem worth the visit. read more

Best Chinese food around. You can taste the actual quality and effort they put into it. Its not the typical fast-food Chinese like all the other places in the area. When you get take out the quality decreases slightly. However when you sit down and dine in, its great. Love going on special occasions. read more

The Orient is hands down the best Chinese food in the area. Everything we have ever had has been wonderful and we've been customers for over twenty years. The chicken and broccoli in brown sauce is my absolute favorite. We eat in occasionally and get take out a couple of times a month and it has never disappointed. Service is always good and fairly friendly. Portions are large. You'd be amazed at how much they stuff into a takeout container! I do wish they'd do some remodeling inside. It has gotten pretty dingy and off putting after decades of them not really fixing anything up. It's actually the main reason we don't eat in more often. read more

This is THE best Chinese food in the WORLD! I have been dining at the Orient for over 20 years. It is the ONLY place that I will eat shrimp fried rice and wonton soup. No one makes it like the Chan family. Besides the great service, they have many dishes that I consider a stand out: The aforementioned plus, Shrimp and fruit sauce Crab Rangoon Scallion pancakes The reality, you can not go wrong with any selection on the menu! Price: reasonable Atmosphere: casual and fun- it's a BYOB! Environment: could use some updating- but many have just grown accustom to what it is... More of a locals spot. My friends and I make sure to visit each year around Christmas- nothing special happening there- just a good time for us to connect and enjoy great food-great company! read more

Great food and super affordable. Love the service and people. Very family friendly environment but also comfortable for solo diners as well. Plus their take out time is always speedy. Be sure to try the scallion pancakes as a starter and the Szechuan beef for a main. The beef is always tender and well seasoned (spicy!) and makes enough for two meals. read more

The Orient Chinese Restaurant - the entrance to the restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Pennsville, New Jersey

Crossed the bridge from Delaware to take in an old childhood favorite. The Orient still delivers a solid Chinese experience. We loved the wontons in red hot oil and crab and cheese wontons. For mains we shared the crispy prawns with walnuts, beef with cashews and General Tso's chicken. With tip we came in under $60 for the three of us. Hot tea is included as are crunchy wontons with duck sauce and hot mustard. Great local favorite! read more

The Orient Chinese Restaurant - Free crispy wontons. - Chinese Near Me - Pennsville, New Jersey

We have been eating here for years. Best Chinese food with friendly waiters. Family owned. You ask them for what you want and they will make it. What more do you want. First class food all the way read more

This place is a good "stand by". The food is decent and it is fairly priced... but it is not the BEST Chinese you will ever have. You can eat in or take out... and I love to fried noodles they give you either way!! You have to eat in to get the multi-layered jello squares and pineapple slices though!! All in all- it is a good standard Chinese place to eat! read more

I'm a native New Yorker so as far as pizza and American style Chinese food I'm critical. So after a recommendation and pretty good reviews I tried this place. Appetizers.. boneless honey spare ribs- old wet and then sun dried imitation shoe leather. Fired shrimp- must have been amazing because my girlfriend ate all " 5 " of them for $6 way before I unpacked our take out order. Fried chicken wings- very unique taste & texture. Not typical Chinese take out wings. ( cut in half ) Ginger flavor , not over cooked very enjoyable. Entrees- lo mien was a disappointment. Overly sauced , way to much soy, tastes old. Roast pork with broccoli- sauces was also overly flavored with soy. No spice No ginger, No sugar Just a old soy taste. Broccoli was also overly cooked. Roast pork was tasty no complaints About that version of roast pork. Homemade duck sauce was very unique and enjoyable. I asked for hot Chilli oil which they charge for was very upsetting. No oil and the chilli flakes looked and tasted as if they were old and stale. As far as the price, I'd say not great. The customer service was good. Zero compliant but they weren't very busy during my visit. As I said I'm from N.Y. And our American style Chinese food stands alone. read more

Some of the best food around. The scallion pancakes, cold sesame noodles, shrimp with walnuts, and more. Always consistently delicious and staff attentive. Oh, and the price, just right! read more

When I am visiting south Jersey I always stop in and grab a bite. Food is excellent. I strongly recommend the wonton in hot oil. To die for! Their rice is wonderful. The portions tend to be large. I love the food. The Resturant could use some updating but the food is great read more

This is the best Chinese restaurant in town. They used to have a server in the restaurant portion that was absolutely hilarious. We'd go sit down for dinner in hopes to get him as our server. But even besides that- they've got a great selection and delicious food if you're looking for Chinese. Definitely check this place out! read more

Always clean, the food is always good and the staff is amazing. We love to support small businesses here in our town.

For the best of Chinese food, I recommend this if you live by the Pennsville, NJ area. The deserts are very tasty and their actual food leaves me speechless. Try it out yourself! read more

Let me start by saying the food (just the food) is "ok". Not any better or worse than any other Chinese place around. However, the girls at the counter are rude and the place is always filthy. The dust on surfaces and the disgusting carpet are repulsive. I hope that they used the time during covid to do a deep clean and make this place as good as it could be; because right now they think they're the only game in town and it's obvious they don't care to impress customers. read more

This place has some pretty good rice. I've never been disappointed with trying something new from here every time.

If you want basic mediocre Chinese, order here. It was all very greasy and subpar, and lukewarm. We ordered several things to try a variety, and it was all bland and greasy. I will not order from again. read more