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    Cheng Du 23

    3.8 (703 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Soup, Szechuan
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Sanjay G.

    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

    Soup dumplings
    Teena K.

    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.

    Wonton in Egg Drop Soup
    Laurel W.

    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.

    Spicy Cumin Lamb孜然羊
    Claudine R.

    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.

    H4 Shrimp with mixed vegetables
    Todd C.

    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.

    Sauteed Chinese Broccoli
    China D.

    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.

    Chicken with Broccoli 芥蓝鸡
    Erin H.

    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.

    Heavenly Blossom Chicken
    Dan D.

    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!

    Jeongmin H.

    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!

    Cheng Du 23
    Colleen P.

    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

    Shrimp Toast
    Mylene T.

    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.

    Casey S.

    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.

    Nehal A.

    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.

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

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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

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

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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.

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    Ask the Community - Cheng Du 23

    How are take out portions?

    About the same as dine in portions

    Do they do dimsum carts?

    No they don't

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