Everything was excellent. If you are looking for an inexpensive go elsewhere. Perfect for someone looking for Chinese food that beats anything else in town. read more

Chef Gong - 糖醋排骨 / Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs - Chinese Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Ordered the Dry Chili Chicken, the portion size was definitely bigger than expected. The serving was enough for 3 - 4 people. Chicken was tender and some pieces had actual bones. Dish was very spicy as expected, highly recommend. Thank you read more

Chef Gong - Ge Le Shan Crispy Spicy Chicken 歌乐山辣子鸡, Dry Chili Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

This is the real deal, authentic great portions, quiet and cost, love it! Portion sizes are huge...sharing nest time

As soon as we walked in, we were asked if we had reservations. Uh-oh, that's when we knew it would be $$. We didn't realize we were walking into a fancy restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. Without saying too much, this is a place you can dine in to celebrate special occasions. Very nice! read more

Food was really good Service good Ambiance average All in all 4.5/5 Will highly recommended read more

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Some of the best and most unique Chinese food we've ever had. The staff took the time to describe the unique menu (especially the basics of the regional menus). read more

It's hard to accurately review a place when you have been turned away. We came on a Saturday around 1pm. The restaurant was nearly empty. Only two tables had patrons. The host rushed towards us and asked if we had reservations. He told us to come back in an hour and we could be fit in. The experience was quite perplexing and seemed more as if we in particular weren't wanted customers. I don't know if we weren't the right demographic or were dressed too casually, but, for whatever reason, they chose not to seat and serve us. read more

Everything! Delicious and unique Chinese food, tastes and is presented with obvious pride, a certain personal touch, as though it's made especially for you and no one else. Menu selections are far from the everyday ordinary. Gives you an education on Chinese cuisine that you would likely have to trek all the way to China to obtain. LOL read more

This is a very underrated, yet legit Chinese restaurant. I've been hosted and I've hosted out-of-town guests from China here. And they love it. That's a true testament. Even though they specialize in northern Chinese cuisine, all of the food is outstanding. The chili garlic cucumbers, cumin lamb skewers, garlic cumin bread, pork scoop, and chili chicken... Small , yet nice atmosphere - the ambience is prefect. Service can be hit or miss but even on the miss it's not bad. Just different. read more

Walked in for dinner on an evening with my mother and after standing at the front for 5 minutes and receiving no help we sat at the closest open table and started to browse the menu. 5 minutes later an employee came out from the back and said the restaurant was closed for a special guest and that we had to leave. Mind you, the front doors were completely unlocked and many other employees had spotted us walk in and sit down and didn't say a word to us. Very unprofessional and absolutely will not be coming back. Do better. read more

The food was delicious and plentiful. The service was wonderful. Be prepared to order and pay a day before you arrive. They cook the meal just for you. Excellent cuisine. Some items were best for people who like spicy. Great ambience. read more

It's always a pleasant surprise to discover things in unlikely places, like an excellent 东北菜餐厅 (Northeastern Chinese cuisine restaurant) in Lansing, Michigan. My wife and I ate here for the first time tonight and tried their 大丰收 (called 一锅出 or "everything in one pot"), a dish with ribs, potatoes, carrots, green beans, pumpkin, corn, and buns. It was very authentic Northeastern Chinese cuisine. Indeed, after chatting with the staff it turns out their family is from the same province that my wife is (and where we lived in the summers during non COVID times). The chef knows what he is doing -- very professional, not just some dude who showed up to help out in the kitchen. The menu prices look steep at first until you see the size of the dishes. It's a huge amount of food. So the final bill for us (with tip) was $44, and we had leftovers to take home. By the way, I saw a couple reviews complaining about inattentive service, but that might be a misunderstanding. Another way this restaurant is authentic is the waiter never bothers you or even asks how the food is (just like in China). But if you need something, make some noise or wave and you'll have good service at that time. We did. read more

Chef Gong - Chinese Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Wow! This place has the most authentic Northern Chinese food I've ever had! The owner talked to us for a half hour making us feel very welcome. And the interior is beautiful and relaxing. read more

Authentic Chinese food. This isn't the americanized Chinese food that you find in many other restaurants. Delicious and oily. I wouldn't have it any other way. read more

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excellent food, very high quality ingredients, family run and really wonderful cozy atmosphere

Great service, amazing food! The most authentic Northern Chinese food there is in the state of Michigan.

If you're looking for mediocre Chinese food, served fast, this is not the place to go. The food was amazing, absolutely perfect. The setting is beautiful and tranquil. The server brought the food out as soon as it was prepared so everything was piping hot. Very special place, we will come back often. read more

This cozy restaurant is the best place to enjoy authentic Dongbei cuisine in Michigan. The menu offers a variety of dishes that are flavorful, hearty, and satisfying. The portions are generous enough to share or take home. Some of the most popular dishes among the customers are Gong's guo bao pork 锅包肉, Gong's spicy cumin rolls 孜然炒花卷, Chinese glass noodle salad 东北大拉皮, and fish tofu and glass noodles stewed in iron pot 铁锅炖活鱼. Be aware that the restaurant has a small staff, so it is advisable to book a table in advance to avoid disappointment. This is a hidden gem that you don't want to miss. read more

Good food - not fast but everything is made to order. Try a pot of tea. Portions were big. But pricey but with leftovers it was at least two meals for us. We'll be back. read more

Phenomenal food. Never had such great Chinese food. Worth the drive to Lansing. Family style dishes that have such great flavor.

It is SHOCKING that this place doesn't have 5 stars. I know I don't have extensive experience with a lot of restaurants here, but given the life changing feast I enjoyed last night, it seems unfathomable that this place could be overlooked due to the current rankings. So to the extent that my review can help guide you to one of the best Chinese meals you've ever had, let's go! The first thing to realize is that this is not your typical fast Chinese joint, and therefore should not be judged based on those metrics. It's like trying to compare an upscale rib joint with the McRib from McDonald's. "The ribs were so good, but widely overpriced! I only pay $5 for something like this at McDonald's!" Like cmon. We all understand analogies to know that this comparison doesn't make sense. So while you me and everyone else knows what to expect when you go to a local fast Chinese joint, we need to adjust our expectations for Chef Gongs. And not in a bad way! In a "I'm willing to pay good money for good food" kind of way. And wow what good food you're in for! I ordered basically enough for 8 people because I wanted to sample enough from both types of Chinese cuisine- the Northeastern AND Sichuan regions. I got: Cumin onion rolls, cumin lamb, cold spicy pork belly, sweet and sour pork, yushuan egg plant, mapo tofu, garlic bok choy, old mother pork belly, Ge lê Shan crispy chicken, and wushan grilled fish. THEY WERE ALL SO GOOD! This is what you would call a Winner Dinner - great mix of spicy, salty, sour, and sweet. My favorite was the cumin lamb, but honestly all of them were on par with (and sometimes exceeded) the dishes I had in Chicago and other major cities. And the true stand out was the crispy chicken: usually when I order this, restaurants call it "popcorn chicken" and it's like these lil itty bitty bits of chicken. Not here! You get this giant tin of huge chunks of fried, juicy chicken. I didn't get any of the stews since I think it's a bit hard to transport, but honestly, given the amount of dried peppers and spices that were piled on all the Sichuan dishes, that spicy water boiled beef will probably cause me to fall into a delicious delirium. Can't wait! Note: for those who want the zhajiang noodles, you need to order a day in advance. Also the fuqifeipian is permanently off menu. So yeah. This isn't the place to get fried rice and Mongolian beef. Treat yourself to a more gourmet experience that will transport you to two of the most delicious parts of China. You won't regret it! read more

Chef Gong - Giant trays were for the fish and spicy chicken. - Chinese Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Awesome service and food is outstanding. Such unique dishes and flavor Pepper chicken is to die for.... Must love heat But we do read more

Oh, My, Gosh. The crispy spicy chicken alone is with the visit! Add the bread, the sesame balls, the cold spicy noodles, etc etc etc. the best! read more

Chef Gong was a great experience and the food was wonderful. When I called to make the reservation, they texted me so that I could text back all the items that we wanted to eat. I texted the list and they texted back with a finalized bill that they asked me to pay. I really like this process since it meant the food would be ready when we arrived. Some of their meals can take quite a bit of time to prepare so this helps them plan. Rather than waiting a long time in the restaurant for our food, when we arrived our food was on our table within minutes. We really loved everything and can't wait to try other items in the future. We ordered the Cold Home Style Vegetables (which I had seen others recommend), Slate Grilled Pork Ribs, Spicy Sizzling Tofu and white rice (it must be ordered as a side since it does not come with the meals). One of the best restaurants we have ever been to and we will return soon. read more

We had a good experience with dine in service. Wide selection of teas and good menu choices. Food was served with large portions and is made to order. I only took off one star because it was $86 for 2 to dine in plus gratuity which I thought was somewhat overpriced for 2 entrees, garlic bok choy and a pot of tea. Food was delicious however. This place is not a "typical" Chinese-American cuisine and the chef is not afraid of bold flavors and spices which I really enjoyed. I would go back for a special occasion etc., but the menu items are too expensive to eat here regularly. read more

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The dirty brown sugar milk tea is great! It was my first time at this location, i would recommend this spot.

This is as authentic as it gets! Truly outstanding Szechuan and Northeastern Chinese dishes served in HUGE portions that will give you plenty of opportunity to make interesting new dishes with the leftovers. The Wushan Spicy grilled whole fish was a bubbling cauldron of deliciousness that delivered intense flavors that let you know "this is the real deal." At the owner's recommendation we added Bok Choy and Napa cabbage to bring more green to the party. We paired this beauty of a dish with a Northeastern one pot that was a luscious stew of comforting potatoes, carrots, wide beans and pork. Pay no attention to the negative reviews. This is NOT a typical Americanized Chinese restaurant. Open your mind to a new experience and you will be rewarded. And considering the portions and quality, I actually think the prices are low. Can't wait to work our way through the rest of the menu. read more

Chef Gong - Wushan Spicy whole fish and Northeastern One Pot. Both delicious! - Chinese Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

I want to preface that I really wanted to give this place a four star and I believe that it has the potential of being an amazing restaurant. The atmosphere was very elegant and modern. Service was a tad passive. The chicken had a charred, crispy outside yet moist on the inside. The texture of the chicken was definitely on point. My guest and I felt that the Szechuan peppercorn was a bit overpowering. The cabbage was definitely the highlight of the meal. The sauce was very savory which complemented the rice. The dishes remind me of the authentic Chinese dishes I've had while in Taiwan. Putting aside the intensity of the Szechuan peppercorn and the high menu prices, I would definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

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I ordered the pork fried rice and an appetizer of spring rolls. While the spring rolls were good, the fried rice was flavorless and had standing oil in the bottom of the bowl. Not great. Very little seasoning, except salt. The waiter was aloof and not great. I was only the second table occupied I. The restaurant. For the exorbitant price, $18 FOR FRIED RICE, I wouldn't recommend. read more

This spot is different from other Chinese themed restaurants. It's a good place for family style service. It's a from scratch kitchen with fresh ingredients. I got their pork belly dish and for how amazing and beautiful the dish was, I was only charged $28! read more

Chef Gong - Pork belly in a fresh sauce over amazing leeks! - Chinese Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Excellent menu selection; however, I wish they offered half sized portions. Best and most authentic Chinese I've had so far in the Lansing area. Please add shumai :-D read more

Incredible. Just fantastic, nothing short of it. I came with a large group and I'm not sure what all was what, but every bite was amazing, the service was warm and familiar, and the atmosphere was so comfortable. read more

Wow, that was a terrible experience. My wife and I tried this for a date night because we love authentic Chinese. Having friends from northeastern China, we have a good idea of what to expect from such cuisine. The food was disappointing, the service was awful, and for the overly expensive price we were forced to pay, we could have gotten a very nice dinner. First of all, the service was the worst I've ever experienced in a restaurant. When we initially walked in, no one was around and we waited several minutes to be acknowledged. After the waiter finally appeared, he was brusque and rude. Though the place was empty and many tables were beautifully set, he placed us in a corner at an empty and unprepared table. As time came to order, the waiter initially rejected offhand my wife's attempted order, telling her "you can order that at any Chinese restaurant, you need to get something else." He very forcibly up-sold us, demanding that we order more dishes because "Chinese people would eat more than that," despite our repeated protests that it seemed like far too much food. When the time came, it was wayyyy to much food. And it was generally poor quality. The dumplings tasted like they came out of a freezer bag. The bok choy was undercooked. The presentation of the dry pot bowl was very nice, but the meat was dry and mostly bones. The waiter seemed to have an implicitly racist attitude in the things he said to us and the manner he treated us. And when the bill came it was three times what I would normally pay at a Chinese restaurant with higher quality food. Probably the only nice thing I can say is that the table settings and pots are beautiful. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. read more

I really enjoy coming here for some authentic Chinese food. I love the old mother pork belly, I always request no Szechuan peppercorns though because I'm not a huge fan. The pork has a nice clean taste, it was prepared properly. The shrimp fried rice was very good. I really enjoyed the extra veg. The shrimp was not large. The sesame balls with the red bean paste were filled nicely. They were five mini balls. Very good though. Never had anything I haven't enjoyed. It's a nice change from your local Chinese takeout. They offer hot pot. Really great for larger groups. read more

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Wanted to order a meal for $10 and just as I was finishing my order the person helping me told me that the price in the menu was wrong and that it was $12 before paying. Since he wouldn't honor the $10 price in the menu, I canceled my order. Last thing, he did not wear a mask on his face during COVID 19. read more

Beautiful atmosphere, large, family sized meals. Prices are a bit higher than average but the portions reflect that and the quality is superb. Spicy chicken dish was one of the best tasting chicken dishes I've ever had. Last I heard they don't currently have a liquor license but you are encouraged to bring your own adult refreshments. I can't wait to go back read more

This place was amazing ! Jeff the owner was beyond fabulous. Very personable suggested the shrimp cucumber soup for us and hibiscus tea. It was amazing. The service was fast prompt and he was a lovely warm genuine handcrafted host-- we felt like family. I recommend this place to anyone. Family friendly date night friendly and an incredible experience for my birthday dinner. read more

Placed a $100+ order via Doordash, got update they were preparing the order, then the delivery driver got there and texted me they were closed and my order cancelled. Their listing on Doordash still says they're open for deliveries. Very unprofessional. read more

WORST service ever. The server we had was the son of the owner (friend of mine told me), and he was rude and he tapped my shoulder and fingered to distribute serving plates. I don't recommend this place if you expect at least some service. Also, the owner didn't seem to stop his son's rude behavior to customers. I regretted every penny that I spent there. The food was good, but having that service degraded every experience in this restaurant. read more

Really enjoyed my first visit to Chef Gong! My boyfriend and I had no idea what we were getting ourselves as into when we walked in, and were very pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere is soothing and menu was truly authentic Chinese cuisine. The prices are high, but this is not your typical 'Americanized' Chinese food, and the higher priced options are big enough to share. Our server helped us pick out a couple of dishes to try after educating us on Chinese food culture, and we enjoyed the options we landed on. We had the cumin spicy green onion appetizer and loved it! It tasted like a slightly sweet and very savory crescent. For our entrees, we tried the chicken spicy dry pot and the braised pork belly. We also split an order of spicy fried rice. Portion wise, we probably would have been fine with just the dry pot and rice, but it was nice to try a few other items as well. We will definitely be back to try other dishes in the future, and I recommend stopping in if you are adventurous and interested in acclimating your palate to authentic Chinese flavors! read more

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