Chen's food is pretty standard Chineese fare. I went with a group of 5 and we each ordered a different for about $8/dinner; and none were great, but no meals were sub-par. However, what was appreciated was that portions were very large, and we'd regretted not ordering half of what we did. Perhaps most interesting about Chen's is the ambiance: It operates inside a restored bank on the sketchier north side of Lansing, and the interesting architecture and bullet scars on the drive through window (for the old bank, not for the restaurant) make it an experience worth your time.
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Brian T.
Been a fan for many years...The food at this family-operated business is always good, inexpensive, and excellent portions are the rule.
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Roberto T.
Great food at a good price! Lunch specials are generous and the staff is friendly. The only place to get the Best Chinese by far!
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Laura B.
Absolutely delicious! Sweet and sour chicken was so flavorful and so was the hot and spicy beef! Special soup for two was pretty good as well! Take out was fast and efficient! Good prices too!
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Bobby B.
Well, I thought I would give them another try. This time I ate in, I'm glad I ate before I looked too closely at the walls. They are just filthy and have what appear to be dried boogers on the walls. I think the health dept needs a phone call!!!
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David F.
For the price you pay this is by far the best chinese food in the Lansing area. Lunches that run between $4 and $5 and its tough to break $10 for dinner. If you like your food spicy make sure to ask for extra spicy! I eat here twice a month or more and recommend Chens to everyone!
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Edward W.
I stopped for lunch and was very pleasantly surprised. The building was round, and looks like it was built in the 50s, but the food was amazing. I had the garlic chicken lunch portion. I'd hate to see the dinner portion because it was huge! Cheap too. I'm sure I'll be back.
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Nick C.
Its good typical Chinese style food all sugar and grease but u know what to expect overtime the best sugar and grease
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Ryan B.
Chen's is by far my favorite Chinese restaurant in town! They are willing to make substitutions, so you can customize you meal to your exact liking.
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Zanita W.
I love Chen's. I feel it definitely is one of the best in Lansing but the only thing for me is that I live too far away for them to deliver to my house. But other than that, their food is always fresh and fast and cheap! You get so much for the price. I got what I usually order from Chinese restaurants which is sweet & sour chicken with some type of fried rice, this time pork fried rice. It was very hot. And I don't know if they changed the sauce but it was a lot sweeter than usual. Anywho, I barely got through half of my food without getting full and that is awesome in my book.
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Douglas S.
Great to stop in for fast and friendly service during lunch. I like the General Tso Chicken and egg rolls with that crazy hot mustard!
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Drew P.
Food here is cheap Chinese food. Heavy on the veggies and light on the meat. So-so and nothing more. Cool old building though.
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Dan M.
I don't eat Chinese, so this is for my wife. Before pregnancy she loved this place. Now, in the turbulent ocean of hormones Chen's is a life vest. Great service, decent price, wide selection of menu items, and it delivers. The only question is can I get it home fast enough.
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Mike A.
Poor run of the mill food. I got the almond chicken. Chicken was way over cooked. Bent my fork trying to cut it. The lady came over and was touching my food with her bare hands. Like I'm gonna eat that after she did that. More like jerky or dog food. Stay away from this dirt hole.
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Sammi D.
Very delicious food....I always get takeout it's cheaper, plus the atmosphere there isn't that good. Highly recommend! Best Chinese take-out in town!
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Rebecca G.
After trying Chen's 5-6 times, trying something different each time, I have given up. I feel I've given it a fair shot, unfortunately, I won't be back. Thankfully, this isn't the only Chinese restaurant in Lansing.
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Neil V.
My favorite Chinese food in the area. the only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because it doesn't compare to the chinese back in detroit. maybe that's not fair because that applies to pretty much every restaurant in Lansing. their bean curd is good as well is their lo mein. as far as im concerned their rangoons maybe some of the best i've ever eaten- that's with detroit included.
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Alex A.
After trying multiple chinese places in the area, Chen's is definitely our got-to. The food is very flavorful without being overly fried and the servings are more than enough. I highly recommend the Mongolion Beef as it's some of the best I have tried. If you're looking for cheap chinese food, look no further!
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Ashley P.
I usually don't like Chinese food, but my boyfriend loves it and he made me try this place. We got the General Tso chicken, crab rangoons, a small serving of beef llo mein and the spicy shredded beef. I loved the General Tso chicken and the rangoons, but the egg roll that came with it wasn't great and the shredded beef was a waste of an entree really. I'm sure I will be back for more chicken and rangoons and maybe next time hit up the sweet and sour chicken!
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Ian G.
Representing the security blanket in my restaurant repertoire, Chen's delivers decent food sans fancy ambiance. Whether your apartment just flooded or you've caught a mutant strain of the flu from a coworker, Chen's has the sweet and sour sauced remedy that is priced oh-so-deliciously. I recommend the general tso's with an order of crab rangoons with white rice, naturally. A meal at Chen's reminds me everything will be okay .
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Jack L.
Lunch was pretty inexpensive - but not great. I ordered kung pao chicken and it was a thick brown sauce with a few pieces of chicken. Mostly it was water chestnuts, huge green peppers and some baby corn. The price was right but the food wasn't great.
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Andy L.
Fantastic portions when you eat in (as well as when you order take out), great flavors and very, very reasonable lunch specials (4-5 bucks for most of them). I eat here almost every week, and I have yet to be let down. I recommend the bean curd from the lunch menu, although its a bit spicy, so be careful! Did I mention the staff here super-friendly and helpful?
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Etienne T.
I love Chen's. Fast, friendly, and best for take out. I hate eating there, during lunch it is packed, at night most people order take out. in fact, they know my family They have big portions, lots of meat and veg, and happen to be very affordable. My one big yank with Chen's is that their fried food (egg rolls, rangoons, etc) can be overly greasy, it is pretty hit and miss when you will get one that is fine.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
C C.
Chen's food is pretty standard Chineese fare. I went with a group of 5 and we each ordered a different for about $8/dinner; and none were great, but no meals were sub-par. However, what was appreciated was that portions were very large, and we'd regretted not ordering half of what we did. Perhaps most interesting about Chen's is the ambiance: It operates inside a restored bank on the sketchier north side of Lansing, and the interesting architecture and bullet scars on the drive through window (for the old bank, not for the restaurant) make it an experience worth your time.
(3)Brian T.
Been a fan for many years...The food at this family-operated business is always good, inexpensive, and excellent portions are the rule.
(4)Roberto T.
Great food at a good price! Lunch specials are generous and the staff is friendly. The only place to get the Best Chinese by far!
(5)Laura B.
Absolutely delicious! Sweet and sour chicken was so flavorful and so was the hot and spicy beef! Special soup for two was pretty good as well! Take out was fast and efficient! Good prices too!
(5)Bobby B.
Well, I thought I would give them another try. This time I ate in, I'm glad I ate before I looked too closely at the walls. They are just filthy and have what appear to be dried boogers on the walls. I think the health dept needs a phone call!!!
(1)David F.
For the price you pay this is by far the best chinese food in the Lansing area. Lunches that run between $4 and $5 and its tough to break $10 for dinner. If you like your food spicy make sure to ask for extra spicy! I eat here twice a month or more and recommend Chens to everyone!
(5)Edward W.
I stopped for lunch and was very pleasantly surprised. The building was round, and looks like it was built in the 50s, but the food was amazing. I had the garlic chicken lunch portion. I'd hate to see the dinner portion because it was huge! Cheap too. I'm sure I'll be back.
(5)Nick C.
Its good typical Chinese style food all sugar and grease but u know what to expect overtime the best sugar and grease
(4)Ryan B.
Chen's is by far my favorite Chinese restaurant in town! They are willing to make substitutions, so you can customize you meal to your exact liking.
(5)Zanita W.
I love Chen's. I feel it definitely is one of the best in Lansing but the only thing for me is that I live too far away for them to deliver to my house. But other than that, their food is always fresh and fast and cheap! You get so much for the price. I got what I usually order from Chinese restaurants which is sweet & sour chicken with some type of fried rice, this time pork fried rice. It was very hot. And I don't know if they changed the sauce but it was a lot sweeter than usual. Anywho, I barely got through half of my food without getting full and that is awesome in my book.
(4)Douglas S.
Great to stop in for fast and friendly service during lunch. I like the General Tso Chicken and egg rolls with that crazy hot mustard!
(3)Drew P.
Food here is cheap Chinese food. Heavy on the veggies and light on the meat. So-so and nothing more. Cool old building though.
(2)Dan M.
I don't eat Chinese, so this is for my wife. Before pregnancy she loved this place. Now, in the turbulent ocean of hormones Chen's is a life vest. Great service, decent price, wide selection of menu items, and it delivers. The only question is can I get it home fast enough.
(4)Mike A.
Poor run of the mill food. I got the almond chicken. Chicken was way over cooked. Bent my fork trying to cut it. The lady came over and was touching my food with her bare hands. Like I'm gonna eat that after she did that. More like jerky or dog food. Stay away from this dirt hole.
(1)Sammi D.
Very delicious food....I always get takeout it's cheaper, plus the atmosphere there isn't that good. Highly recommend! Best Chinese take-out in town!
(5)Rebecca G.
After trying Chen's 5-6 times, trying something different each time, I have given up. I feel I've given it a fair shot, unfortunately, I won't be back. Thankfully, this isn't the only Chinese restaurant in Lansing.
(1)Neil V.
My favorite Chinese food in the area. the only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because it doesn't compare to the chinese back in detroit. maybe that's not fair because that applies to pretty much every restaurant in Lansing. their bean curd is good as well is their lo mein. as far as im concerned their rangoons maybe some of the best i've ever eaten- that's with detroit included.
(4)Alex A.
After trying multiple chinese places in the area, Chen's is definitely our got-to. The food is very flavorful without being overly fried and the servings are more than enough. I highly recommend the Mongolion Beef as it's some of the best I have tried. If you're looking for cheap chinese food, look no further!
(4)Ashley P.
I usually don't like Chinese food, but my boyfriend loves it and he made me try this place. We got the General Tso chicken, crab rangoons, a small serving of beef llo mein and the spicy shredded beef. I loved the General Tso chicken and the rangoons, but the egg roll that came with it wasn't great and the shredded beef was a waste of an entree really. I'm sure I will be back for more chicken and rangoons and maybe next time hit up the sweet and sour chicken!
(3)Ian G.
Representing the security blanket in my restaurant repertoire, Chen's delivers decent food sans fancy ambiance. Whether your apartment just flooded or you've caught a mutant strain of the flu from a coworker, Chen's has the sweet and sour sauced remedy that is priced oh-so-deliciously. I recommend the general tso's with an order of crab rangoons with white rice, naturally. A meal at Chen's reminds me everything will be okay .
(4)Jack L.
Lunch was pretty inexpensive - but not great. I ordered kung pao chicken and it was a thick brown sauce with a few pieces of chicken. Mostly it was water chestnuts, huge green peppers and some baby corn. The price was right but the food wasn't great.
(2)Andy L.
Fantastic portions when you eat in (as well as when you order take out), great flavors and very, very reasonable lunch specials (4-5 bucks for most of them). I eat here almost every week, and I have yet to be let down. I recommend the bean curd from the lunch menu, although its a bit spicy, so be careful! Did I mention the staff here super-friendly and helpful?
(5)Etienne T.
I love Chen's. Fast, friendly, and best for take out. I hate eating there, during lunch it is packed, at night most people order take out. in fact, they know my family They have big portions, lots of meat and veg, and happen to be very affordable. My one big yank with Chen's is that their fried food (egg rolls, rangoons, etc) can be overly greasy, it is pretty hit and miss when you will get one that is fine.
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