The food here was ok and they make their own hot mustard. I did not care for the egg roll. Friendly service. read more

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This place is ok in a pinch not the best but also not the worst. The wonton soup was very good egg rolls so so house fried rice was tasty and combination lo mein also good. Unfortunately in our area not the greatest selection for good Chinese. read more

Chan's Garden - Lo mein - Chinese Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

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This is basically a new restaurant since it switched owners a few years ago. The food is great & there's so much variety!! All the old reviews no longer apply - they've done such a turnaround and deserve way more props! Big fan here. read more

It's hard to review Chinese restaurants because there is no standard. They're all different, and people gravitate toward the cooking style they prefer, or a convenient location. Personally, I don't like any that I've tried in this area. They would all go out of business if anybody opened a Panda Express. I went here years ago and was very disappointed. The worst was that I almost choked on wads of fat in the pork-fried rice. I've never seen "greasy spoon" used to describe a Chinese spot, but yes. Anyhow, I mistakenly thought this place had changed hands, but the counter server joyously told me it was the same owners. At 6:00 PM, there was only one table of customers. That low traffic is usually an indicator of bad things to come, because they can't possibly be serving fresh ingredients. I ordered lo mein, sweet & sour chicken, and fried rice. I'm pretty sure the noodles were spaghetti. If not, they were not very tasty. The rest of the ingredients were just plopped on top of the noodles, instead of integrated. Just blah. The chicken was dry, obviously pre-prepared, and edible only because of the sauce. The rice was greasy, and it contained the same stringy chunks of fat that I experienced before. Live and learn. read more

Best Chinese in the area. Great young couple running the show. Get the dinner for 3, they allow substitutions! House fried rice is excellent. read more

Hands down, the best crab rangoon in the area. Recommend the roast pork fried rice, no matter what entree you get. Perfect side.

Food was amazing and service was quick and friendly - only down side was parking to pick up a to go order. Otherwise very tasty - we will definitely be back! read more

Great food never been but a big Asian food critic and I loved it. Got to try other dishes soon.

Stopped in for an early dinner and was not disappointed!! We had sweet and sour chicken and the Happy Family with fried rice and egg rolls. Everything was delicious!!! Service was great. No complaints!!! read more

I love this place! The adorable young couple who now run the restaurant are doing such a great job. Take-out is always a popular option, but these two make eating-in a delight! Service is attentive, food is fresh, and atmosphere is typically Chinese. Smack dab in the middle of the shops and boutiques of St. Street in St. Joe, I suggest taking a stroll after you eat. Lots to see. (Please don't confuse Chan's Garden with China Garden.) read more

Been going there for a while now. live near by . They forget food, where you need to go back. But this Time I found 2 (two ) screws in my lo mein and fried rice combo ! read more

I've been coming to Chan's since I was a teenager.  I love their chicken dishes and their white and fried rice.  Whether I dine in or carry out I always have a lovely experience. The food isn't exactly the best ever but it keeps me coming back and I've never had an issue with the food being cold or not tasty. I consistently have good food and service here. Being located downtown St. Joe was always a draw for me because it wasn't far from the high school I graduated from. It's the only chinese spot downtown, although there is an asian fusion restaurant (Tims Too). I will definitely be back for years to come. read more

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Very impressed with Chan's Garden today. Kenny handled my criticism very well when I told him the ordering app was ridiculous. He also explained any surcharges, and made a mistake on our order, but was persistent in making sure I was refunded for it. He had excellent customer service. I also think this is the best Chinese food I've had in this state! It was fresh, flavorful, and my whole family loved it. You'll go far, Kenny! read more

Chinese food is not typically my favorite, but Chan's Garden is not a typical Chinese restaurant. They are spectacular! The variety of the menu satisfies our whole family (vegetarians rejoice! Plenty of options beyond noodles!) and the kindness of the staff is unmatched. The owners truly care about their restaurant and customers. We don't know them well, but ended up shouting "we love you too!" on our way out this evening. We spend half our time here and half in Indy- how I wish we could bring this restaurant with us there. Try something new! You won't be disappointed with the General Tso's Tofu or Szechuan Chicken. read more

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The wait time here is over 20 min to just receive your food at the table. I ordered the fried dumplings and they were too thick and didn't have very much filling, which was undercooked. My friend ordered miso soup and it was so salty she couldn't even eat it. Very disappointed and the price was too much for crappy food. 10/10 do not recommend. Oh and there was a bug on my plate. read more

Chan's seems to be under new management, and I definitely see an improvement in the quality of their food. Just tried a carry-out order of chicken with garlic sauce off the lunch menu, and it was outstanding! I've always ordered to go from here, and the dreary interior hasn't improved, but the food and cheerful service are exceptional. The prices are quite reasonable. I highly recommend this place for delicious Chinese food. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Chan's Garden!! This was our first time eating here (dined in) and the young staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, explaining about dishes and accommodated specific needs (no garlic). Portions were just right, but still had to take some home. The ambience is not high-end, but for us we thought it was quaint and nostalgic...lots of plants and feng shui objects and upbeat Chinese language pop music at just the right volume. Sure the tables and booths are somewhat dated, but isn't that part of the charm of a classic hole-in-the-wall Chinese eatery?? Like a secret gem of a place only your friends know about. Our food arrived at our table within 15 minutes of ordering and was hot. We will definitely be back to dine in and also carry out. Huge Crab Rangoons were the best I've had EVER...actually tasted like yummy crab and not just cream cheese in a won-ton wrapper. We ordered the Chicken Moo Goo Gai Pan (no garlic) and it was chockful of tender crisp veggies and white meat chicken in a delicate savory sauce that paired well with the provided sticky rice. Also Egg Foo Young - HUGE portions for a healthy appetite and tasted fantastic. Checked out the online ordering process too and it is easy to navigate with plenty of options to customize your orders. Highly recommended and we will be back regularly for sure! read more

This place is exactly what it's supposed to be- a great place to sit down and eat Chinese food. Get the dumplings. Let your kid read through the Chinese zodiac, sip on tea from a metal pot, and share a few plates for a quaint, quirky meal. Places like this are a step through time and frankly I love to see it. Oh and the attention to their guests is 10/10. read more

This a great little place right by all the shops on state street. They are open for in person dining, but when we went they were extremely understaffed. There was only one person running the dining room. However, the food was amazing! We got the mapo tofu and the eggplant in garlic sauce. The eggplant was definitely my favorite. I've had eggplant at several locations in the area and this is by far my favorite so far. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Ordered take-out on a Thursday. Shrimp lo mein had large shrimp and was made with skinny noodles and vegetables. Very good. Chicken with mixed veggies and garlic sause was also good. The hot and sour soup was different. It had a lemony taste to it and wasn't real spicy. I enjoyed it. read more

It looks intriguing from the outside but when you get inside it really needs a refresh. The food portions are a nice quantity but lacks in flavor. My crab Rangoon was a little overdone. People are friendly and service was good. It's also very small. read more

Chan's Garden - Chinese food - Chinese Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

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Crabrangoo was empty and hard. Egg rolls were undercooked and soggy. The beef noodles tasted older than my grandad. I'm not sure who owns this place now, but we're definitely not coming back. Shame, used to be the best in town. read more

Good service good food love the chicken fried rice. The gung pao chicken was great as well.. service was good and fast. The ambiance is a bit dark but it's a Chinese restaurant. Highly recommend read more

Haven't been here for years because it wasn't good, but today we tried it again and were pleasantly surprised! New owners since we were last there and the food is much, much better. Ambiance isn't great but the location (downtown) can't be beat (except for the parking situation downtown during tourist season). Glad we gave it another try. We'll be back. read more

I was so excited when this spot changed hands recently and the food started to taste like it did when Judy and her family owned it. But every time we try to order food or eat in they are closed. Last Saturday, the st joe area state street was hopping and this little hole in the wall was closed on a Saturday. And they were scheduled to be closed on Sunday so says there sign. Restaurants usually can not succeed or keep regular customers if they have banks hours. read more

This is our first time here and the vegetable soup was very good and had a wonderful taste. We also ordered vegetable fried rice, vegetable chop suey and honey chicken. The vegetable fried rich was amazing with a very unique taste. To bad I didn't come to this place sooner as I was happy with all my dishes. The portion sizes on all the dishes were large and acceptable. My friend had the honey chicken since I don't eat meat I didn't do a taste test. My friend said he liked the food. The vegetable fried rice was the best part of the meal for me. The next time I'll order without the egg but that is my preference. The fried rice was loaded with vegetables and had a great taste to it. I also got the vegetable chop suey which had a great taste to it. I loved the peapods and other vegetables. When you are visiting the St Joe area this is a place to come and eat at. The waitress was very nice and pleasant to talk to. She has a wonderful voice and she sang some Chinese music for us too listen to. The service was great and the food came out within 10-15 minutes or sooner. At the end of our meal we were given fortune cookies and almond cookies in a little bag. The next time I'm in the St Joe area I'll be back. read more

Con: The worst Chinese food. Everything tasted like it's been sitting out for hours. It was a very frustrating experience and was not worth the money we spent there. Pro: both my husband and I have raging diarrhea and have lost some weight. read more

Hate to give low ratings but after 3 visits I can safely say this place is underwhelming. I feel bad as the owners are very friendly but the food needs some serious work. Lo mein: decent but I think they used chow mein noodles. Crab rangoon: had some weird filling additions I didn't recognize, but a generous portion. Beef with broccoli: generous amount of meat but sauce and flavoring wasn't great (had a pot roast smell to it) Orange Chicken: really awful. Undetectable orange flavor, carnival level sweetness and dripping in it. I think the orange chicken really lost it here for me. I'm sure there are better items on the menu here but I don't want to keep searching. read more

So this place has been around for a long time in St. Joe. I've been there a handful of times over the last 40 years. Every time it's always been....meh. Last time I was there (a few weeks ago) I ordered two different items - Beef and broccoli and Hunan Beef. Along with some crab rangoon. Well, opened up both containers and it looked exactly the same. Tasted almost identical. I have no idea what they did but it was disappointing. Neither was that good, I might add. To further exacerbate the problem, the rangoon was just awful. Whatever little bit of cheese they have in there melted into the wonton so it was just a greasy wonton with no filling. There's a million American Chinese joints around so I'm not going back there again. Hong Kong Kitchen in Stevensville and China Garden in St. Joe are much better places for American Chinese. read more

Soooo I was at graduation party today and much to delight there was food from Chan's Garden. It was so good. The lo mein ( which is my favorite) tasted great. Lots of meat and veggies mixed in with the noodles. Excellent fried rice, egg rolls, and crab rangoons. I wish we had such good Chinese food where I live. Definitely recommend Chan's Garden if you are in the area. read more

I went to chan's garden on New Years Day 1-1-2020. Carry out. $109.00 WHAT!!?? They read back my order over the phone. Pint yes, quart, yes. Gee when I got home there were more Quarts than I ordered! What happened to the pints? Food was INEDIBLE! Couldn't even cut some pieces of chicken for my two year old grandson. Tasted like it was under the heat lamp for days. The broccoli was so limp it was mushy. Called back to ask hey what happened. Just got a bunch of, you a good family. What does this have to do with the food tasting horrible! Will NOT EVER go back. Happy New Years. My family and I will be in the bathroom for days. Thanks! read more

I love this place! By far my favorite Chinese restaurant. Their food is super tasty and the service is great! Me and my husband were going here almost weekly while we lived in the area! I recommend their lo mein! It won't disappoint. Very fair prices and great portion sizes. read more

Best Chinese food ever! The staff are friendly and efficient and make all their customers feel special. Great safe protocol indoor dining and good takeout. Always a treat to visit Chan's Garden read more

Service was fine, older lady and younger gentleman were both very polite. Restaurant was clean, though quiet. No canned music or audible sound on the TV. Food was ok. Not great, but ok. My wife and I have eaten there several times in years past and it's obvious they have a new chef. Food did used to be great-- Portions are ample in size, eggrolls were fine but very greasy (wife said they tasted like peanut oil). And they seem to use a lot of SUGAR now in their dishes. I ordered the beef chop suey and it was sweet, not beefy tasting as it should be. I actually had the sweats before I left, which I don't get unless I eat something with a LOT of calories. We also ordered the cream cheese wontons, $5.65 for 8, if I read the menu correctly. A plate of 6 showed up, larger in size, and also filled with sugar-laden cream cheese (and other stuff). Not sure why we were shorted two wontons. Prices were average for Chinese food in this area, unlike the food at the SB Chocolate coffee house located directly across the street, $7 for a slice of cheesecake. Definitely some tourist price gouging going on in that area. read more

Super friendly staff. We asked them if they could make us some specialty items not on the menu. We had stir-fried green beans & tofu, coconut shrimp ", general tsao's chicken & sweet & sour shrimp. All four were very tasty! read more

The food was not good at all. I had sweet and sour shrimp. So much breading on the shrimp. Two pieces of pineapple and the sauce was so bland! Table was sticky and the woman waiting on people couldn't seem to focus on one thing. Waste of money! Will not be going back. Don't know what happened, used to be so good. read more

This storefront eatery on Main Street tries hard, is ultra pleasant to deal with but they do need a new cook. Atmosphere 75 Its a store front Service 90 Very polite and accommodating Food 60 Sorry to say this was the worst Chinese meal I have had Value 75 Fair in dollars, but little in return. Don't eat Chinese on Main Street. read more

Easily my wife and my favorite restaurant in the area. Been coming here since we first started dating just out of high school and have been coming back ever since. We really enjoy the owners and the food is amazing. Some of the best lo mein and egg drop soup I have ever had. Thanks for all the memories! read more

Judy the owner is awesome. She teaches me a word in Mandarin each time I visit. They have lots of good veggie option here: egg rolls, fried rice, tofu, also try the pan fried noodles they are crispy and delicious. read more

Quiet storefront, kind service, and food that's okay, but not exceptional. Priced well. read more

Chan's Garden - Chinese Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

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