Been missing really good Szechuan fare since I stopped commuting into the City. Tonight we ordered from ChengDu 23 and that itch has been fully scratched. Even with a 20 min delivery trip the food was so good. I highly recommend going for the house special menu. We got the Tea Smoked Duck, Spicy Crispy Fish, Ma Po Tofu and Tasty Flounder Fillet - the spice was strong but so flavorful and not overpowering. The cold lightly pickled cucumbers are a great fresh counterbalance to the warming spice. Highly recommend - oh and the kids ordered regular standard Chinese dishes like General Tso and chicken and broccoli and loved them as well. read more

You know what the heavenly chicken reminds me of? Chicken and broccoli with no broccoli. It's just chicken in garlic sauce. I trusted you people who added reviews when you recommended ordering it! Just admit you don't like vegetables... As a sichuan food lover I would never recommend that. Thats for Chinese takeout/cozy food lovers. Anyway. The bowl of white rice was dry and not fluffy. Perfect for making fried rice, not for trying to scoop out of a bowl with chopsticks that we never received. It's because we're gwai lo! Maybe I'll be back...I want to see how the mapo tofu holds up. And the cumin lamb was very good. Cheers! read more

First time visiting Cheng Du and I really enjoyed my time there! Their menu has a combination of Americanized Chinese and traditional Sichuan Chinese entrees which was great! Before going to the restaurant, I've been craving a nice Braised Beef noodle soup and they didn't disappoint! Such great flavors and great portion for the price ($13/bowl). The beef was perfectly braised and ripped apart tenderly . The broth was delicious and on point . Definitely satisfied my craving and exceeded my expectations! Waitstaff was great and attentive, filling up our tea without even asking. Service was quick and efficient. Highly recommend this authentic restaurant! They charge a 3% surcharge for credit cards to be sure to bring cash if you want to avoid the fee. Plenty of parking in the Plaza. read more

Cheng Du 23 - Braised Beef noodle soup - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

I was told that "this place is where to go" for Szechuan. So after along drive home on Labor Day, this is where we decided to stop and eat. The restaurant is big...lots of seating and an extensive menu. My wife did some research on what to order, during the car ride over. We arrived around 7pm, and the place was busy. The woman who greeted and sat us, seemed in charge. Like a Drill Instructor, she bossed the staff around, and they were quick to move. We ordered Shrimp Toast App, Heavenly Chicken and Cumin Lamb. The Shrimp Toast arrived in under 3 minutes. It was good, but not great. Cumin Lamb was really tasty and the right amount of heat. Heavenly Chicken was more of this earth, rather than the after life. Their Hot Mustard is a little vinegar heavy, which was a bummer. Their mild chocolate fortune cookies were a surprise; and a first. My friend goes here a lot, and loves it. I should circle back with him, and get some hints on what to order next time. read more

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This place is one of my favorites in NJ. It is in the same area as Willowbrook mall and has an amazing lunch special, but we have come here for both lunch and dinner. We always get the same 2 dishes - 1) shredded pork with Peking sauce and 2) eggplant with garlic sauce. It is such an amazing combination to have both dishes and rice. I would highly recommend getting this combo when you go! read more

Cheng Du 23 - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Came here last week for a birthday. Always on the lookout for an outstanding Chinese place and this place met the mark. The ambiance was nice. The food was remarkable. Better than I've had at any other place. In the middle of dining the power went out so we happened to go without a/c for half of the meal during 100 degree weather which was a journey itself. The found was so enjoyable that I looked past that and carried on. read more

Cheng Du 23 - Soup dumplings - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

This place had always been on my list. Unfortunately, it was only open until 9 PM and we arrived around 8. By the time we got settled, we felt rushed while dining. They mentioned they had low foot traffic that day, so they were planning to close early, and after that, we couldn't really enjoy the food. That said, the ambience was really nice. The restaurant serves cuisine from the Sichuan region of China, and if you're planning to try their Sichuan dishes, just be prepared--they're spicy and mouth‑numbing, but in a good way! We ordered two of their popular dishes: Spicy Cumin Lamb Triple Pepper Chicken Both were amazing and very different from typical Chinese dishes. Their Sichuan flavors are really good and that set them apart from regular Chinese restaurants. Aside from the "we're closing soon" pressure, the food was amazing. I'll try their Lunch menu soon read more

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Great food and service. Plenty of vegetarian options. Veg dumplings- fried and crisp- hard to mess these up Veg Fried Rice- great flavor right ratio of rice to veg- dont want it overpowered with too many veggies haha General Tso Tofu- these were fresh and crisp too- def not a dish for takeaway or delivery else you miss the texture Spicy Cumin Tofu- unique dish great savory contrast to the other tofu dish Chinese Broccoli- I think these are seasonal Worth the visit if you are vegetarian! read more

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Ordered food from here today. Was absolutely amazing. Everything tasted incredible. Moo shu chicken with the pancake and sauce sublime. Egg drop and wonton soup very tasty. Will definitely be ordering food from here again, can't wait to try more things on the menu. read more

Cheng Du 23 - Wonton in Egg Drop Soup - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Was on a hunt for authentic Chinese food, particularly the fried flounder, and Chengdu didn't disappoint. The egg drop soup with minced beef (Westlake soup) was light and comforting. Enjoyed the pan-fried flounder with ginger and scallion soy sauce, Yang Chow fried rice, and Chinese broccoli. BF loved the spicy cumin lamb; it's not my favorite, but he finished it. Service was prompt and friendly despite being busy on a Saturday night. read more

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When I came to the restaurant in the middle of the afternoon on a Friday, there were about 15 patrons and plenty of seating available. I was greeted with a kettle filled with hot tea. The wonton soup was not the best I've had. It was very hot but did not come with noodles. The interior meat for one of the three wontons was very chewy - almost fatty. I ordered the healthy special shrimp with vegetables H4. It came out very quickly. The dish came with white rice. The brown sauce was thick - just like I love it! The meal was good and a decent size. I had to take the tails off of the shrimp, which isn't one of my more enjoyable tasks! It would be something I would order again. The meal with a soda was about $26. Not bad. Overall, it was a positive experience. I would come here again. read more

Cheng Du 23 - H4 Shrimp with mixed vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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What an extraordinary restaurant. The service, the ambience, and the food. All of these elements fused to form the perfect dining experience. And if ordering takeout, the the delicious cuisine is contained in a wonderful, durable, multipurpose swag bag. What an iconic establishment. New Jersey should be proud... read more

easily the best chinese food in the area and cheng du is so popular in my house that even my toddler gets excited when we are going. so far everything we've tried has been delicious. all of the typical american chinese dishes are heavenly (general tsos's, beef and broccoli, etc.) but their pork fried rice is definitely our #1 must get dish. i also love the chinese broccoli or pea shoots (both prepared sauteed with garlic). Bright, fresh, garlicky greens make me feel less guilty about eating a fried egg roll. The interior is warm and cozy; great for large groups and sharing plates if that is your style. Most recently we got to try the soup dumpings or juicy buns and they might be my new favorite item. read more

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Hands down the best Chinese food in the area. It's been highly rated for many years. The location is tucked away in the corner of a strip mall near the Willowbrook Mall. It has a good amount of seating if you are dining in. The service is quick if they are really busy. Top dishes for me are the General Tso chicken, sesame chicken, and fried rice. Portions are a good size and prices are pretty standard. Definitely stop in for lunch or dinner if you are at the Willowbrook Mall. read more

Cheng Du 23 - Chicken with Broccoli 芥蓝鸡 - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Cheng Du is so good that it's patronized by the Chinese people in the area, many of whom I see have posted strong opinions about whether it's Szechuan enough for them, I guess. I've never had a bad meal here, take out or dine-in. It's deeply layered flavor, whether you're ordering something spicy or not. My heavenly chicken had a garlicky brown sauce that's great with rice, and even a plain dish like tofu soup is gorgeously tinged with alliums for a delicate flavor on the palate. We were in there at 2:30p on a Saturday and at least ten other groups were inside. I'd bring anyone I knew here. I just wish it were closer to my house! read more

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Great spot to come with family. There may be a line because it seems to be a quite popular spot but once we got seated, service was fairly quick. Everything we ordered was delicious! read more

Cheng Du 23 - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

I have been a Cheng Du 23 patron for well over 20 years. I had a stellar review posted on Yelp from over 10 years ago which must have expired. Cheng Du 23 is a top tier Chinese restaurant featuring both Authentic and Americanized dishes. They specialize in spicy fare. Volcano chicken, triple pepper chicken, firehouse fish, ox tongue and tripe are just a few of my faves. They also make excellent shrimp, pork and soup dumplings. I find the dining room to be peaceful and tastefully appointed. The service is always on point and professional. Cheng Du 23 remains as my go to Chinese restaurant and is part of my weekly rotation. read more

Best family style in the area by far. Super friendly environment and the staff are great. The food and experience reminded me of going out for dinner as a child with my family. Totally going back here. Ordered way too much food and had leftovers for days and it was good reheated too lmao read more

Cheng Du 23 - Cheng Du 23 - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

It's been a minute since I've been at Cheng Du 23 and I was happy we came here for dinner. I was able to call and make reservations and the wait to get us seated was about 5 min. It was pretty busy when we got there so it was great to be seated in a timely manner. Here's some pros to Cheng Du: - Plenty of parking - Takes reservations - Hot green tea is complimentary and really good - Fuji Mountain Beef dish was my favorite! It came with Bok Choy which was delicious! and of course white rice on the side. - Shrimp toast as an app was tasty. - Pork Dumplings (aka Juicy Steam Buns) flavor was good Cons - I thought the salt and pepper pork chops was heavily coated with breading. It was too much for me. - The boba for bubble tea wasn't your typical tapioca balls. I wasn't a big fan. So overall service was quick and food is good. I'll definitely come back. read more

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Consistently great food. spicy and flavorful. One of my favorite meals in NJ. Portion is good and there are always leftovers. Worth the trip

Have eaten here 3 times Very good food and ambience but not so good service. At best only adequate.

Came here two weeks ago to get dinner with some friends. One of the best Szechuan places in the area. Food: I ordered the Dan Dan noodles and triple pepper chicken. They were the perfect blend of spicy and flavorful. I like how even though the dishes are cooked in chili oil, they seem "leaner" with the oil compared to other places. Aesthetic: huge Chinese restaurant with standard Chinese design. Place was busy! Service: our service was very good, staying on top of everything and always asking if we needed anything. read more

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We have been told by a few people to come here many times. We finally did and are so glad we did. This spot had the most flavorful food I've had in a long time. Everything was great. Most Sichuan Chinese in the area has little to no spice or flavor. Here the spice was plentiful. They even have option to did more spice and most places it does nothing, however here definitely spicy. This will be our go to place for Sichuan in the area. Portions were a little small but the flavors made up for that read more

We picked this for lunch as part of our Willowbrook mall day trip. It's only couple minutes from the mall, can even walk, about 10 minutes on foot. The restaurant looks very nice with a huge fish tank right at the entrance, and a well decorated ceiling. They have a large menu with all sorts of Szechuan dishes. We got the ox tripe and tongue, nicely made cold appetizer. Shrimp dumplings were average, didn't seem like it was freshly made. But pecking duck was such a good dish. Really tender duck with crispy skin outside. Came with some baos, and delicious pecking sauce. We consumed the whole duck just making our own baos. The beef noodles dish was also excellent, with tender beef and good noodles. The service was top notch. Food came put real fast, didn't have to wait too long. Better to pay via cash cause credit cards have a 3% processing fee. Overall it's a really good Szechuan style Asian restaurant. read more

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Ordered here for take out through Uber Eats. We ordered the cheng du beef and shrimp pan fried noodle. The noodle came separated from the sauce which is a huge plus since we were worried it might be placed together and will be soggy. The sauce with shrimp was plentiful and was very good. The cheng du beef was very saucy and thin, but the flavor was good. Overall, I will definitely order from here more often. read more

First time at Cheng Du, walked in on a Friday evening to be seated right away. Wanted a mala dry pot in vegetarian, so they recommended I swap the chicken mala with tofu. The Szechuan sauce was bomb, but I was disappointed my plate did not have a lot of vegetables inspite of asking for it. Overall I'd say both the dishes were good , maybe a 3/5. The flavor could have been better ! Lots of options on the menu to choose from and good portions. read more

Cheng Du 23 - Tofu mala - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Stopped here for a quick meal & everything was delicious! Service was good. Nice place. Enjoyed the giant fish tank. I had the wonton soup, vegetable dumplings, and Jiang Shao fish filet & it was all very good! Would definitely come back read more

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This place is a medium sized cool Chinese restaurant, tucked into a nondescript Wayne, NJ strip mall. The deco is circa Ming Dynasty and features a large fish tank with enormous mutant goldfish bobbing around. I had the Ma La Chicken $22. The waiter warned it was spicy, which was fine with me, and he was right. It was delicious. The Ma La had fried chicken bits with baby corn, hot seeds, and chili oil. Comes with rice. Have a fire quenching glass of water ready. If you like zippy food get this dish! Previously I had General Tso's Chicken. The flavor was there and the chicken was plentiful and fried up firm, but the broccoli was scarce. It is still on my Go To list though. My wife had Moo Shu Chicken $18, which was not spicy, and she enjoyed it too. It was a very generous portion, served with pancakes (tortillas kinda) for rolling up, brown plum sauce, and rice. Our waiter was a nice guy and was reasonably attentive throughout our meal. This was a weeknight so it wasn't crowded, but customers pile in here on Fridays/Weekends. read more

On Christmas Day, my husband and I went to Cheng Du 23 after going to the movies (Godzilla Minus One - GO WATCH IT!). It was our first time here and it will not be our last - a great experience! Food was great and staff were very friendly. It was easy for me to talk with our waiter and confirm what's really veggie-friendly and what's not, which allows me to relax so I can enjoy my sit-down meal without worrying. Below is what we ordered. We definitely ordered with our eyes from the menu and took home leftovers for the next day. -- scallion pancake (hot app) -- enoki mushrooms in chili sauce (cold spicy app) -- eggplant in garlic sauce - no pork -- fried tofu and black mushrooms with baby bok choy -- vegetable fried rice with egg -- crispy pan-friend noodles with vegetables Lastly, my husband got a kick out of Cheng Du giving out chocolate fortune cookies - a mind blown emoji moment for him lol. Two thumbs up for Cheng Du 23 :) read more

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I wanted to like this authentic Chinese restaurant but unfortunately I had to give it one star. The foods are very salty and I asked the waiter for no salt dishes and she said foods are all pre seasoned so she couldn't change it. The foods come with rice but still, I ate it with rice and feeling super thirsty even hours after the lunch. Another thing is, I found steel scrub in my food! It was so gross and I wanted to vomit. Also, they charge a mandatory 3% if you use credit card. It's unreasonable and unethical to charge extra if you use credit card read more

Cheng Du 23 - Crispy Pork Intestines - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Sure the staff can be downright rude, but hey, it's Jersey! You definitely can't beat lunch here, for less than the price of Chick-fil-A and half the price of Shake Shack you get an entire delicious meal: hot tea, soup, rice and entree! read more

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Good food but worst tea on the planet ! Service is prompt with no smile. That's ok.... Prices went up so I wish the quantity would go up a bit. Good crowds ! read more

Food always good. Always order from special menu. Never disappointed. Snow pea leaves a favorite and lamb disihes.

I'm passing by here because we wanted hot chicken. Then we saw this place and decided to give it a try. Too bad we couldn't get dan dan noodles because they have peanuts. Instead, we got spicy tofu beef and a little hot pepper beef. Both were my favorite. They were very spicy. read more

Cheng Du 23 - Spicy Tofu Beef - Seafood Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Hands-down, the best Chinese food in the area, especially if you'd like spicy Szechuan food. Crispy spicy fish is my absolute favorite.

Very surprised with the food quality, flavor and presentation, coming hack next time im around Wayne read more

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We previously had a good experience dining here with family and had become returning customers. It was disappointing and surprising this time to find that the food tasted off, and the waiter was very rude to several members of our family. Unfortunately, I think this will be our last visit. read more

Good food and ambience BUT service was non existent. No one came by our table to refill water and drinks for our entire meal. Only once did our waiter come by and that was to leave the check. He left the check on the far side of the table in front of my spouse And not in front of me. I will go back but I will nicely insist on adequate service Against my better judgement I only left a 15% tip instead of my usual 25%. read more

Just went for the first time in a while on a Saturday, nine people, birthday. Energetic family restaurant ambiance, wonderful menu spanning the classics of American Chinese restaurants and more authentic fare. Was impressed by the freshness of a mixed seafood dish, the exotic flavors of a very tender spicy cumin lamb (described as "western" on the menu - I guess middle eastern/Mediterranean is west of China). Great service, solid portions, reasonable prices. BYOB a plus. read more

Still serving great food! Service is fast When coming on Friday or Saturday nights come early or be prepared to wait as they are always full. Tried some new items and they were delicious! read more

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