Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Chen's Kitchen

    3.4 (171 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Desserts, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

    Order Chen's Kitchen Takeout or Delivery

    Chen's Kitchen Chinese Restaurant Photos

    Business Info

    CHEN'S KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Chen's Kitchen

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Brown Rice
    Liz R.

    I was out and about and in the mood for Chinese takeout and Chen's Kitchen was just a 1/2 mile away so I said let me swing by and give them a try. I was greeted as soon as J entered and they have their menu on a large flatscreen that's right at the counter which made deciding on what to order easier than it typically is with traditional paper menus or with the picture menus on the walls. I ordered Moo Goo Gai Pan and Steamed Chicken & Broccoli both with Brown Rice. I was told it would take 10 minutes and it was ready right on time. I took the food home to eat and I must say that Chen's Kitchen gives my usual Chinese takeout restaurant a run for its money so I will definitely be ordering from them again!

    Outside
    Christina Y.

    I know this one of those local, typical Chinese restaurants, but I've ordered many times from Chen's since moving to Herndon 4 years ago and wanted to give them a review. Whenever I am craving American Chinese food, I order here and always get the right stuff consistenly. I also always get my order delivered, but I made the drive to pick up my food for once and was pleasantly surprised by how nice the customer service is too. My pickup order had General Tso's chicken, egg drop soup, and beef with broccoli. All necessary utensils were included and I also got a free eggroll thrown in. The price was also decent for everything I got! The location is in a small shopping center and is not difficult to spot. Upon entering, the front desk is pretty much in front of you and they have a large monitor with the menu on it.

    Burnt to a crisp dumplings.  Went into the trash.
    Molly G.

    Ordered UE: chicken and asparagus and dumplings. The entree was delicious and tasted vibrant and fresh but those dumplings..... took a whole star off for the burnt food. Come on.........

    Not hot and sour

    First time i have gotten the wrong soup. I ordered hot and sour and i got egg drop. I was in shock...first time i got the wrong order. Oh well.

    Side wall

    See all

    Photo of Tim C.
    21
    17
    0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amy C.
    0
    9
    17

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dan W.
    2
    11
    0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Len W.
    4
    88
    16

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    One of the best Chinese places here, but they're customer services sucks. Just wish they treated their customers better.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of T B.
    141
    54
    52

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Robin P.
    137
    133
    22

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Karl B.
    0
    104
    0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Our "go-to" place in Herndon for Chinese carry- out. Food is good and reasonably priced.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lynn N.
    21
    42
    66

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Luan D.
    0
    236
    22

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ant B.
    7
    156
    9

    15 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Amazing! Best Chinese food in Reston/Herndon.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 5

    Chen's Kitchen Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Chen's Kitchen

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Chinese 24,934 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston

    JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston

    4.3(758 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Went to JINYA Ramen Bar in Ballston with my coworkers for lunch and tried the lunch special the…read morekaraage chicken ramen. It was $19 and came with an appetizer (I can't remember exactly what it was, possibly rice cake sushi), which made it feel like a really solid deal. The ramen was delicious, the hot green tea was a nice touch, and the service was excellent. I really enjoyed everything and would definitely recommend the lunch special. Highly recommend this spot!

    My wife had a function in the area, and we took the opportunity to meet up and grab a bite to eat…read more I was in the mood for something light, and since she had visited before and enjoyed the food, we decided to give it a try. Jinya Ramen Bar offers a trendy, modern, metropolitan atmosphere. The space has a lively energy, with techno/disco-style music playing in the background, a full bar, and televisions featuring sports programming. The crowd appeared to include a number of younger couples, which added to the overall vibrant feel. I ordered the Chicken Yuzu Shio Delight and customized it with spicy bean sprouts, fresh garlic, and chicken wontons (each an additional charge). The dish arrived hot--which I always appreciate--and was exactly what I was looking for: flavorful, well-balanced, and satisfying without being too heavy. My kids ordered from the children's menu and clearly enjoyed their meals--they liked it so much that they asked for more noodles. I ended up sharing some of mine and ultimately ordered an additional bowl. The staff was very accommodating throughout, which made the experience even better. The restaurant is family-friendly, even with a bar as a central feature (which we did not utilize). The host was welcoming, and the staff presented a cohesive, modern look with all-black attire. While the style is clearly part of the restaurant's trendy aesthetic, some aspects of the dress may be a matter of personal preference (too short in my opinion, I would not like my daughters wearing such short attire). Overall, this was a great experience. The food was satisfying without being overly heavy, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was engaging. I would certainly recommend Jinya Ramen Bar to anyone in the mood for quality ramen in a lively setting.

    Photos
    JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Inside of Jinya

    Inside of Jinya

    JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston
    JINYA Ramen Bar - Reston - Menu (Dec 2025) - zoom in for details and prices - I posted all the pages of the menu, fyi - extensive offerings!

    See all

    Menu (Dec 2025) - zoom in for details and prices - I posted all the pages of the menu, fyi - extensive offerings!

    Kindi Chicken Rice

    Kindi Chicken Rice

    4.5(94 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Food Ordered: * worth trying…read more - [Signature Khao Man Gai*]: This is the poached chicken rice set and comes with a fermented soybean ginger/garlic sauce. If you're between the poached chicken and the fried chicken, I would go with the fried chicken. The poached chicken was a little dry. - [Khao Man Gai Tod*]: This is the fried chicken rice set and comes with a sweet chili sauce. I've only ever ordered takeout from Kindi Chicken Rice but I liked that the fried chicken was still crispy and juicy when I brought it back home. Would I order again? : I would order again if I'm in the mood. When I was living in Philly, I used to love frequenting Cily Chicken Rice, which was also a Thai-style hainanese chicken rice spot. So, when I moved to NOVA, I was excited to find a similar restaurant nearby. Unfortunately, Kindi Chicken Rice isn't quite as good but it's still pretty decent. The ginger-garlic rice doesn't have enough garlic flavor and was a little dry. Also, I didn't like the ratio of chicken to rice; there was only six pieces of chicken for all the rice that was given. Lastly, the daikon soup had the classic peppery taste but lacked salt/umami flavor. But I did like that the daikon was sliced whereas the daikon in the Cily Chicken Rice soup is just one hunk of daikon.

    Came here with a friend to have chicken rice and like it. It's in the plaza with Sprouts and Lotte…read more It gets packed and it seems they may have rebranded as a ramen spot. I ordered the Signature Khao Man Gai. It comes with soup and sauce to dip. The rice was flavorful and the chicken was good. The seating inside is a bit small but they also offer outdoor seating.

    Photos
    Kindi Chicken Rice
    Kindi Chicken Rice - Signature Khao Man Gai

    Signature Khao Man Gai

    Kindi Chicken Rice - Signature Khao Man Gai

    See all

    Signature Khao Man Gai

    Not Your Average Joe's - Reston - Sweet & Spicy Cauliflower Bites - mediocre.

    Not Your Average Joe's - Reston

    3.8(868 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    It's a beautifully done restaurant - lots of dining space. Our favorite is the bar area. The…read morebanquette allows us to see all the sports on the tv screens, and it's a great place for people watching. The service was great & the food was delicious. The one blip was when we first entered, the young-ish man at the host desk looked at us with a "What are you doing here?" grimace. I was stunned since the hosts are usually very happy to see patrons come in. Beyond that, though, we had a lovely time. Our server was quite friendly and got hubs customized Cuban order just right. I had the killer tomato basil soup and tasty grilled cheese. I also got an order to go of the Buffalo Chicken wrap. It was yummy the next day for lunch. We hadn't been to NYAJ's in years. It had somehow fallen off our dining radar. We'll be back more often after our recent terrific dinner.

    I've visited Not Your Average Joe's several times over the years, and I am always satisfied with…read morethe food and service. I meet some old friends at this restaurant fairly often and we are always well taken care of. We often have Caesar as our waiter and he has been there a long time, and always does a great job. He is polite, friendly, professional and attentive. The food is good. I don't know if I would say there is anything fantastic about it, but I have never had a bad meal there. I've had the chicken parm, the Cuban sandwich, burgers, and salads and everything had been tasty and freshly prepared. I love a good Cuban sandwich and NYAJ's is a good one, and they are one of the few restaurants with a Waldorf salad on the menu, so I have ordered that several times. My only critique of that would be, I wish it had the candied pecans that are listed as an ingredient on the menu, but the last 3 times I have had that salad, they have been missing. I also love the French onion soup there, as well as many of the appetizers. You really do not have to worry about getting a bad meal at Not Your Average Joe's, it's very reliable.

    Photos
    Not Your Average Joe's - Reston - Bar area

    Bar area

    Not Your Average Joe's - Reston - Super crunch salad with mid-rare salmon

    Super crunch salad with mid-rare salmon

    Not Your Average Joe's - Reston - Tomato Basil Soup - was delicious.

    See all

    Tomato Basil Soup - was delicious.

    Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup - Sullung Tang (설렁탕) with rice and the sides of kimchi and spicy radish

    Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup

    4.1(167 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    This was my first time trying the beef bone soup (seolleongtang) and was pleasantly surprised how…read moremuch I liked it! The concept of seasoning your own broth was a new thing for me but I do like this so you can cater your sodium to your liking. Adding a hint of pepper with a generous amount of salt was the combo move! The kimichi here was fantastic!!! I love the sides just as much as the main course. The menu has other soup based to select from so a variety for whatever you're looking for. I will need to come back to tried their pancake as it smelled so good! Service was friendly & nice. Despite the weekend rush, I was seated right away on a Sunday night. There is limited parking out front but of courses there's plenty of parking just in the other lot. Indoor seating is limited as the place is rather small.

    I went to this location with my friend several weeks ago for the first time. It was a weekend lunch…read moreso it was a little packed but we were seated after a short wait. We ordered Brisket Seolleongtang and shared a Seafood Scallion Pancake - which is huge for two people by the way. The beef bone soup is so flavorful and only needed salt to taste. The broth was obviously cooked for hours and was really soothing. The service was fantastic. The lady serving us was in a rush but was really friendly. The prices were reasonable given the serving sizes of the food we had. The ambiance was casual and everything looks clean. I would love to come back soon!

    Photos
    Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup - Seating

    Seating

    Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup - Seolleongtang

    Seolleongtang

    Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup

    See all

    Chen's Kitchen - chinese - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...