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    Chef Chen

    4.4 (370 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHEF CHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Anthony S.

    Fire! Best Chinese food I've ever had , no BS. Great quality! No CAP, Freshly cooked and flavorful!

    Salt & pepper pork chops! Over 50% batter. Many pieces with no meat
    Kim C.

    I was craving salt & pepper chicken wings but decided to get pork chops and I wanted to try a new place. I live in Monterey Park and why did I decide to try Montebello? Their prices were low... now I know why. The pork chop is sliced into small slivers and some are just the batter with no meat. I couldn't taste any of the salt & pepper! The orange chicken reminded me of sweet and sour chicken with a slight orange taste. The rice that comes with your order is so small. The best part of the meal were the two fortune cookies.

    Chicken broccoli in black bean sauce
    Michael E.

    I stopped by Chef Chen for lunch while I was in the neighborhood. It was a quiet afternoon, so I was seated right away and my order was taken quickly. I chose the chicken and broccoli from the lunch special menu and asked if they could make it with black bean sauce- they did! The lunch special was a great deal at $11.55 and included edamame, an eggroll, soup, rice, and the entrée. Everything arrived hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The chicken and broccoli in black bean sauce was especially tasty. Service was quick and friendly, and the whole experience was smooth and satisfying.

    Fried egg rolls 10/10
    Karina L.

    My family and I do frequent stops here to eat! Food is always delicious, fast, and reasonably priced because portions are big! We always have left overs for another meal at home. Service is always friendly and place is always clean. This is my to go spot for Chinese fast food -- always hits the spot! - beef chow fun 10/10 my favorite! - Mongolian Beef 10/10! Always so good!! - combination noodles/chow main 10/10 - sweet and sour pork 10/10! Crunchy on the outside and tender inside. - fried egg rolls 10/10 perfection! Crunchy and savory in every bite. - thai tea with boba is delicious! Not pictured is the orange chicken and walnut shrimp which are very delicious as well! Flavors and quality is always consistent which I like. You get complimentary steamed rice! Simple and delicious.

    Kung Pao Chicken Lunch Special
    Jeremy B.

    I had the Kung Pao Chicken Lunch Special it was delicious, from the miso soup, edamame and the egg roll. Everything was so good. I will repeat!

    Bbq pork

    First time at Chef Chen and definitely not the last! We came in for the first time and were blown away by how delicious everything was. We ordered the BBQ pork, Kung Pao chicken, and the house lo mein (which came with steak, chicken, and shrimp) every single dish was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The service was just as impressive as the food. Our waiter was fast, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without us having to ask. Chef Chen exceeded our expectations, and we're already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend!

    Veggie spring egg rolls
    Rose E.

    I have been coming here for the past five years or so. I gotta say that their food is amazing. I am never disappointed when it comes down to anything that they serve there. The service is quick. The food is served hot made to order. The location is small and sometimes it may be busy, but I feel like those are the best places to go to.

    Pan fried noodle
    Omar N.

    Not bad for Chinese Gave this place a go for Christmas dinner 2023 and it did not dissapoint. Cant say too much about Chinese food and being critical makes no sense. Whenni picked up this order, there was alot people eating in the dining room so thats a good sign. I even somehow dropped an order on the floor and the staff was quick to clean it up for me and replace my fallen order. Ordered the.... Fried rice Pan fried noodles Mongolian beef Black bean fish Honey walnut prawns Fried squid All was awesome EXCEPT the fried squid...it was tough and NOT crispy. ...the other dishes were perfect for hypertension and future heart issues. Lol Overall...4 STARS for this food and flavor

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    My family and I have been eating at this restaurant for YEARS...back when it was in East LA. We really like it.

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    Best Chinese food in Los Angeles, Yes I will put it that high i highly recommend this place is a hidden gem. Love it.

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    Round 2. Thank you!!! The quality is the best. I will keep coming. Thank you for the friendly service.

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    8 months ago

    The online menu is out dated and I drove to this place to learn the prices have doubled for most items. False advertising

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    Love Chef Chen, love their beef lo Mein w/ jalapeños, orange chicken n bean sprout dishes...oooh and their wonton soup Yummers!!

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    6 months ago

    I love this place it's so good and staff is quick and helpful all the entrees i have tried have been cooked well and flavor is amazing.

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    Everything you order is amazing and very economical; their customer service is theee best.

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    Miki Chan's Okazu Ya - Special plate with 2 items  white rice, chow mein noodles, teriyaki chicken, stir fry zucchini + green beans

    Miki Chan's Okazu Ya

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    My very first time to Miki Chan's Okazu Ya for a quick take-out dinner based on a recommendation by…read moreRoger from Pin Point Bowling Concepts. Thanks Roger! This restaurant is located within the Montebello Plaza. Tons of free parking so no worries there. Got here within an hour of closing time. Upon entry, my first impression was, it's a hole in the wall. Upon my last bite of the food, my last impression was, it's a hidden gem with a hole in the wall aura. It turns out this place is a fusion between Chinese and Hawaiian flavors. Cool! However, the name of the biz tells me otherwise. I was thinking Chinese and Japanese. I was greeted right away by Jenny. I believe she is the owner. She's a very friendly and nice lady. Thanks Jenny for your warm welcome and wonderful hospitality. Atmosphere was okay. A few tables and chairs for dine-in. Menu was quite massive. I wanted something simple so I got the special plate with 2 items that comes with white rice and/or chow mein noodles. First, I checked out the items under the heat lamps. There weren't too many options left since it was already late. The two items that still looked appetizing were the teriyaki chicken and stir fried zucchini + green beans so that's what I got. There was a fresh pan of broccoli and beef, but I don't eat beef. However, broccoli looked mighty fresh and green. I asked Jenny if she would throw in some broccoli in my plate alongside the chosen veggies. She said she couldn't do a full scoop because it would be considered a 3rd item, but a couple stalks of broccoli is fine. Thanks Jenny for the 2 tasty broccoli! As I was paying for my special plate, I looked up and saw the famous Miki Bowl to the right of the menu. Bowl is basically teriyaki chicken with white rice. I got it for my eldest daughter. She liked it! Here's my take on the food, everything and I mean everything was delicious. Chicken was perfectly marinated and so very tender. Good amount of it, too. YUM! Must get every time. All veggies were fresh, crunchy, and well seasoned. I was super surprised how tasty the chow mein noodles turned out. I couldn't stop eating them. It was that good. Rice is rice... nothing special. I highly recommend Miki Chan's for great service, amazing taste and flavors, exceptional value, and very generous portions (I think my plate was about 3 lbs of food). Come and get some tasty goodness! I know I'll be back for sure.

    Weekday lunch, pretty standard American Chinese type of restaurant with some old school options…read more This place is not about the ambiance or decor. Similar to other takeout places you get rice or noodles and protein. The orange chicken was crispy and hot with a light orange flavor. Cha siu was dry and pretty flavor less. Rice was standard and acceptable. Overall this is an old school place that is part of community, decent value and probably some decent options that are worth a try if you are in the area

    Golden Delight #1

    Golden Delight #1

    (702 reviews)

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    Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. There is parking on the street as well as an underground…read moreparking behind the restaurant. The restaurant is very nice, bright, and clean. The decors were cool. We signed in to the waiting list. Waited outside and before long, we were called in and got our table. The staffs were courteous and friendly. This is a Vietnamese restaurant that also serve Chinese Foods. They have two sets of menus. One for Vietnamese dishes and the other one for Chinese dishes. Both menus offer a variety of selections. They even have Set Dinner Menu that comes with pre-set items. Have to give that a try one day. We ended up ordering the Bún Bò Huế and the Vietnamese Braised Fish. The Braised Fish did not come with steam rice, so we had to order the steam rice. For the drinks, we had the Peach Oolong Iced Tea and the 3-Colored Dessert. The Bún Bò Huế was very good. The Braised Fish was a little salty but still tasted good. The Peach Oolong Iced Tea was refreshing. The 3-Colored Dessert was very yummy. I enjoyed the sweet taste of it. They gave us orange slices for dessert on the house. The orange slices were so sweet and delicious. Will be back to try their other dishes I saw on their menus.

    Chinese and Vietnamese restaurant with 2 different respective menus. Got a mix of both. Pretty…read moreempty on a weekday afternoon. Haven't been here in a while and seems like quality has gone down. Started with the fried shrimp with salted egg. Shrimp wasn't crispy and the Salty egg flavor wasn't the best. Wasn't crispy and seemed like it didn't get to rest properly with the oil still on. Braised pork belly with egg tasted just like something you can make at home but still tasty. Came with 3 eggs and thick cuts of pork belly. Could be more tender as some pieces were tough. The pho was ok. Broth more on salty side. Hot stone kept it hot but the beef ribs were not tender. The hot and sour soup was decent. Not too sour and good amount of catfish inside. The ice mojito mocktail was refreshing. Felt more upscale before eating in here.

    Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Juicy Pork Dumpings

    Mama Lu's Dumpling House

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    If you look up "great places to eat in Monterey Park," this spot comes up again and again. I've…read moreseen social media influencers rave about it, and several people in my personal life have recommended it too. All I can say is the hype is real. My crew and I went on a Friday night, and even though it was very busy, we were seated fairly quickly. There were four of us, and here's what we ordered: chicken fried rice, Shanghai-style chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, and juicy pork dumplings. Chicken Fried Rice: It was soft and pillowy with great flavor, though I felt it could have used a bit more color. It looked a little pale, but it was still delicious. Shanghai-Style Chow Mein: This was perfect. The flavor was spot on, the sauce was well-balanced, and the noodles had the ideal texture. The ratio of noodles, vegetables, and meat was just right. Sweet and Sour Chicken: This was the highlight for me. My only regret is not ordering more to take home. The chicken was crispy without being overdone, and it was coated in that delicious sweet and sour sauce. Juicy Pork Dumplings: We were at a dumpling house, so we had to order dumplings. These did not disappoint. They were very flavorful, and the broth inside was rich and satisfying. We originally planned to order more dishes, but the portions were generous, and we ended up with just the right amount to leave satisfied. Overall, this place lives up to the hype. I can't wait to come back and try more.

    Food is pretty good but customer service is horrible! And…read morethey have a B grade. So unfortunate! Great potential but don't think I am coming back unless I see that they get A grade. I could deal with the horrible customer service, but not cleanliness of the restaurant.

    Boston Lobster - fried noodle with seafood

    Boston Lobster

    (1.9k reviews)

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    Came to the Rosemead location to celebrate a family member's birthday on a Friday evening. We were…read moreable to call ahead earlier in the morning and ask if we could be on the wait list or reserve a table. They told us they could reserve a table for us at 6pm. We originally were hoping for 7 or 7:30, but based on how busy and popular this place is I can see why they said no. Come early and get seated right away and there's still ample parking in their parking lot. By the time we left at 7:30p, the lot was packed and people circling around hoping to snag a spot from folks leaving. The restaurant is pretty large and has about 3 rooms with different size tables and booths. No matter the size of your party, there's a table that will accommodate. The staff were very nice and attentive and FAST! We had our food out probably 15 min after we put in our order! Now...on to the food. We ordered one of the set menus for our party of 7 and it was spot on! As you can see in the pictures we had all the "classics". Our set meal could easily be enjoyed by at least 10 people. We had so many leftovers! The food was all well prepared and sufficiently seasoned. Portions of each dish was plentiful and everyone will be able to get enough to satisfy. My favorite items: lobster (duh!), kung pao chicken, pork chops, and shaking beef. The seafood soup is a great starter, and don't forget to add a little vinegar and pepper! Great restaurant in the SGV. This location is much bigger than their Rowland Heights restaurant, but the food is exactly the same. This is a great alternative to the popular Newport Seafood, so don't sleep on this place!

    Just okay. we got a map tofu dish and the quality of the beef in it warranted and f, though the…read moredish other than the meet was okay, we got a couple other dishes, and I don't remember what they were I did not find the restaurant extraordinary. maybe a b-/c+, but I am not giving them the benefit of the doubt because the Meath they used in the mapo tofu was literally shamefull. if your going to use the cheapest meat to maximize profit, I am not going to be your return customer. for the sake of objectivity, there were a lot of customers in this restaurant but they are not good enough to come back tol. If they didn't use such utterly trashy meat in their mapo tofu I probabl Would have given them 4 stars. I don't remember ever having such trash meat ina restaurantL I am NOT SAYING ALL THEIR MEAT IS TRASHY BY ANY MEANS. I am saying the meat in their mapo tofu was trashy, and the trashiest I have had anywhere. Was thus a bad cooking day for them As far as their mapo tofu goes, well, in order to conclude that I would most likely have to conclude their chaperone doesn't know Sh.. From shinola, which I do not at all believe. In my opinion, most likely some one mad an absurd decision to save money of the meat used in this dishl. Look! If you are going to use crappy meat in mapo tofu to save money, then don't use use meat at all, just leave it out, it would have been perfectly acceptable and tasty without using meat. The problem was not in the tastiness of the dish. The problem was with the outragiously unacceptable choice of one ingredient that wrecked the dish.

    P P Pop - Xiao Long Bao

    P P Pop

    (1.1k reviews)

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    Long line but well worth the wait…read more I ordered the Dandan noodles and requested they were made without meat. They were deliciously creamy and the boodles were very stretchy. The fried squid was my favorite dish though, it was so crispy and flavorful I'd go back for that alone. The iced teas come in large pitcher glasses big enough to share. They're not overly either. Service is fast and the food come out quickly as well. Be ready with your whole party to be seated. The parking lot is tight and tends to fill up quickly.

    P P Pop has been on my list for years, and I'm so glad it's checked off - and with little wait,…read moretoo. (Expect 15 - 20 mins) Parking is abundant, since there are few businesses in this plaza. For starters, my friend and I shared the xiao long bao, popcorn chicken, and beef rolls. Our first item, the popcorn chicken, was divine - medium and fried to perfection, couldn't ask for better! The xiao long bao was next on the list, and these featured a more thick but still chewy skin. Unfortunately, two of ours were served "stuck together" which led to them breaking - sad! The last item, the beef rolls, were amazing as well. Not only is it a timeless classic, but the beef wasn't too dry. Between these tasty bites, we also shared a honey lemon green tea. My friend warned me about these mug sizes, and yes... one is probably enough for a table of four to share! This drink was super sweet, and it was definitely in need of dilution to be drinkable. Once your belly is full, though, good luck getting out! The space inside is fairly tight but nonetheless well worth a visit! Easily one of the best popcorn chicken in town!

    Chef Chen - chinese - Updated May 2026

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