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    CHEF TAN

    3.6 (103 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    House Fried rice and cilantro beef
    Holly B.

    My husband and I recently drove into Newark for a weekday lunch with another eatery in mind but it was closed for the holidays, so we ended up at Chef Tan because my husband has been wanting to try it for a while! We were the only table in the restaurant and I saw two take orders go out throughout the time we sat. So, the service was good! I don't remember much about the inside but it was clean and pretty wide open in the dining room. And we were sat in the center. We both enjoyed that there was a photo on the menu of every dish. That makes it very easy to order. We did a scallion pancake and order of wontons with chili oil for appetizers and we really enjoyed both of those. And for our main course, we shared house fried rice and cilantro beef. Again, we really enjoyed both of these. I LOVE fried rice without soy sauce. I worked at a Chinese restaurant for years and the family I worked for always made their fried rice this way for themselves. I learned to prefer it this way as well, and my husband now does also so it made us both really happy to see that on the menu here! The cilantro beef was spicy but SO GOOD. Of course, you have to like cilantro to enjoy this dish - I know many people don't. I would imagine the beef with scallion is a similar, oniony, alternative. We shared a pot of hot tea as well, which was good, as expected. The only down side was that they add a service charge onto the check. And I never know if that's meant to be a gratuity or not. But it does alter how I tip, I will be honest. I hate that places do this. Please just charge more for the menu items!

    H8. Minced Pork with Sour Pickled Bean 19. Stir-Fried Lamb with Hot Peppers
    Phoebe A.

    I went while I was visiting some family in the area for Lunar New Year. And all-in-all, the food is pretty good. I especially enjoyed their "Preserved Long Beans" (酸豆角) dish, which is definitely the best I had in a US restaurant. Service was also quick as well. I would recommend to any Chinese/Asian families in the area.

    Lamb Spine Hot Pot
    Matt L.

    If you are looking for authentic Chinese/Asian food this is the place to go. Since my wife and son to not like "food experiences" and taking risks from traditional meals, I always hit this place on my own. This time I ordered the hotpot, all you can eat, meal. It is not on the menu and is actually written on a board in Chinese characters. However it is $29.99 so you can just point to it if you need to. The staff will bring out a pot of boiling broth (I chose spicy lamb spine) for the table. They give you a check list of about 40 selections to place in the pot from brains, to tripe, to heart, to ham, to dumplings, to veggies, to noodles, etc. You name it they have it. Ask for rice and all of their sauces too. I sat around for over an hour and enjoyed the feast. One of the best meals I have had at a place that serves international cuisine. The staff is friendly despite my language barrier and was extremely helpful explaining how to eat the food and how to prep it yourself.

    Great sauce, peanuts, chicken cooked all the way through, crunchy celery and onions just right with pea-sized chunks of ginger. Yeah, Baby!
    Stephen W.

    Best place for Chinese food since Bamboo House closed. Really interesting dishes, many prepared for two to share. The lunch specials cover a wide range, from veggie to noodles to chicken / pork / beef. We had kung pao chicken and the shrimp with veggies. The kung pao had generous ginger bites which really pumped-up the flavor. The shrimp were medium to large and plentiful. No corners are cut, here. You won't go there for the decor, but the taste will bring me back next week. The menu is large, with many dishes that are new to me. I am going to enjoy learning this new restaurant. There were MANY servers on duty today. Everyone is bilingual, you won't have any problem ordering. There was no 15% gratuity, so clearly Management is listening. My experience was totally enjoyable. Our server, Sonny, was very helpful, answering a dozen questions about the full menu. Knowledgeable guy. Try this place if you haven't. It's a bit of an adventure, perhaps, but I think you'll enjoy the trip.

    Dan dan noodle, bok choy and scallion pancakes
    Erha A.

    Not my favorite chinese restaurant. They're alright. The bok choy and scallion pancakes were fine. The dan dan noodle was too salty and the duck dish (not pictured, don't remember the actual name) was too dry.

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    9 years ago

    Good food, good service, not crowded at all. Better than most Chinese restaurants in Manhattan!!

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    9 years ago

    Best sichuan restaurant in this area. Hands down. Excellent presentation of dishes and fresh ingredients.

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    8 years ago

    One of the best Chinese places in Newark, DE. I love their ambience, their food, service everything! Their food is good spicy and delicious.

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    10 years ago

    Food is really authentic. Kinda pricey which takes out one ( maybe just half of one) star

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    10 years ago

    Very good taste especially for Chinese stomach!! And nice decoration and service. Definitely the best Chinese restaurant around UD!!

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