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Chen's Kitchen

3.8 (26 reviews)
InexpensiveSzechuan
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Anissa W.

I don't know how I missed this place. I was a lifelong Sun Wah customer, so when they closed I was a mess. I haven't had Chinese food in so long until the other day. I was weary about giving this place a chance due to the reviews, but I'm glad I did. The service was good and I loved my shrimp fried rice, shrimp egg fu yung, vegetable egg roll, & lemonade. I was happy with it and so was my family. I am happy I gave them a chance. No one beats Sun Wah (in my opinion), but they are definitely my next choice.

Nice lil corner restaurant with good food best chicken teriyaki ive had in a long time

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2 years ago

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5 years ago

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3 years ago

Perfect as always! I eat here at least once a week and have for years! I always look forward to it and am never disappointed.

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7 years ago

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2 years ago

Food and service are consistently amazing. I generally eat here at least once a week and have always enjoyed my experience.

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2 years ago

Always fresh, tasty a friendly staff. I've been coming here for years best general tso

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2 years ago

My favorite chinese takeout spot in norfolk! Generous portions and quality food. Staff is kind and helpful.

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3 years ago

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3 years ago

One of my favorite places to grab a quick tasty lunch when I'm in the area. Pancit, wings and crab rangoon's are great.

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7 years ago

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5 years ago

It's good Chinese food. Lil house I front of the food lion sits to right of it. Food is reasonably priced.

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7 years ago

Worst food ever chicken wings and rice was terrible and old I would recommend to not eat here !!!! Periodttt!

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7 years ago

My favorite Chinese place in Tidewater! Food quality is always decent, and you get a decent amount of food for the money!

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Chen's Kitchen - szechuan - Updated May 2026

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