The food is over priced and just ok. The man who works as the cashier is rude and obnoxious . Maybe being polite to customers would help . Try another place where people have manners and better food. read more

What could be improved is when a PERSON enters the establishment respect and courtesy should be paramount. I walked into this place and the front end employee/owner or whatever, instead of greeting a patron with, "Hello, may I help you" he simply states yes as if I asked him a question. Doing business in this country is a privilege not a right. read more

Astounding place with authentic Chinese cuisine and great Chinese paintings that make you want to write poetry. Lovely and kind Nancy ensures that each guest is treated exceptionally well no matter how many people you bring to the restaurant. Their veggie egg rolls are yummy, too. They have a variety of seafood and vegetarian items including their repertoire of Thai dishes and Mongolian style -Chinese hybrids. All the people are amicable and friendly, so if you're a quiet type, you can rest assured that they'll treat you with good manners and high energy with excellent standards. I almost didn't want to write a review so as to keep this secret to myself, but that would be unfair to them. Their restaurant choices in food and vegetables are for a variety of palettes: even if you don't generally order Chinese food, you'll take a delight in trying their freshly prepared items. You can even ask for low sodium if salt is not your thing, while spiciness level is up to the taster. It's the closest thing to those nice Texas and Lakehurst Asian bistros that we grew up with: where Dad would take us to new places as a family: Just Because any day was a day of food travel time. No loud music. No trash in corners. No wild people with party tones. Just polite and courteous people tend to go there most often. Yay for Nancy! Amazing person! read more

Take out order - If I could give zero stars I would. Food was definitely old and unsavory. Not sure what happened because it was always pretty reliable. Eggplant in garlic sauce had seen much better days. Sorry to say that's my last visit. read more

food is good but the man who works there is cranky and should not be working in retail. he is just not nice to customers. THEY charge the stupid credit card fees. charge for hot mustard nickle dime customers read more

Best Chinese restaurant we've found in the greater Princeton area. Food is more flavorful and just seems fresher than others we've tried. Very nice servers and i even like the sometimes "crusty" proprietor. Been there three times now and enjoyed each one. Mongolian beef, hunan chicken, and the special dinners I've tried were all excellent. Highly recommend. read more

First time visit Covid 19 protocols are being followed Trying 2 egg rolls and a Diet Coke Dining room is open No wait for a table at 1:30 pm on a Wednesday read more

China Chef - the menu of a chinese restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Lawrenceville, New Jersey

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Best in the area! Authentic and delicious. Great fried noodles and homemade hot mustard. Egg rolls are great, too.

After driving hurriedly to make the lunch special, we arrived at 2:55. My wife walking in the door to get the table was told by the greeter "lunch special over". My wife protested that it was 2:55 and he said by the time your husband gets in here it will be 3 o'clock. Needless to say we left. Now we have been customers of China Chef for about 25 years and have had stuff delivered and sat in the place for all that time but something happened recently within say a year when Laura the original owner suddenly vanished we asked for her and was told that she was staying home with her grandchildren. I asked did she sell the place to this very unpleasant, middle-aged gentleman if you can call him that to which he replied no "she still own place" besides this most recent and last experience I will ever have there. The food is changed. It is not as tasty and the prices have gone up like everything else I guess through the roof one thing that has not changed is the fact that a delivered order comes in almost less time that it takes to drive from the restaurant to our house so as I have asked them before and never have gotten a straight answer is this food waiting around, heat it up and sent out and the answer can only be yes. That said: China chef was always very good and is not any longer. That's not to say you can't get a good meal because you can but it's rather unpleasant with this man that proclaimed that Laura is still the owner. I don't think so if she cared about her business. If she cared about her business and I know that she does, she wouldn't allow this individual to be telling a great customer at 2:55 lunch special over when clearly it was not in 2:55 and even if it was five after three, why tree a good customer like that well here's the answer The The Man is shall we say not very smart. And this insult will be the last as there are many other Chinese restaurants around here. The food is definitely not as good three times as expensive and really too bad. read more

4/15/23. Maybe the normal cook was on vacation? I ordered takeout from the restaurant website. Never before have I had to throw out so much food. Greasy. Overdone broccoli. Don't EVER order the fried dumplings. Huge, soggy, thick crust, tasteless, oily. Wasted money. Good luck! read more

I have been exploring all Chinese restaurants in the area comparing and contrasting for quality and customer service. China Chef is more expensive than most, but their food quality does not justify their premium pricing. However, this restaurant has the rudest, most unpleasant welcome of all and the older Chinese man at the counter should never be allowed to greet customers as he is rude and unpleasant. Most likely a family member, should rather be in the kitchen packing orders. Unfortunately, I will not return. It is truly sad that their nicely decorated dining room could be ruined by this exceedingly unpleasant man. , read more

I've eaten here multiple times, both dine-in and carry out and overall I've had good experiences hence it's my usual Chinese. Stuff that's always been good for me: SpringRolls, Ribs, Soups, Sesame Chicken, all the Fried Rices and Lo Meins, Hunan Beef and also the Kung Pan chicken. I also like their online ordering for carry-out, I don't have to get some "app" or delivery service. Sole reason for withholding a star. - the elderly man at the counter, needs to be friendlier. read more

Has become my new favorite place for Chinese food. Reminds me of Chinese restaurants from my childhood with a pot of hot tea brought to table to enjoy throughout meal. Best hot and sour soup ever (not cornstarch laden), plentiful portions of fresh tasting deliciouness. Excellent ambiance and genuinely friendly service. read more

Food is amazing. Best around . All food is so fresh and has never disappointed me at r my family.

I love China Chef. The employees are always so friendly and efficient and they are always cracking jokes with me! It is my go-to Chinese food place in the area. I have only ever ordered out but the restaurant looks so cozy and cute. their food is definitely worth the price read more

My go to Chinese American place in the area. It's just plain good Chinese food at a good price. The lunch specials are expressly reasonably priced and the dumplings are Amazing. I would love if they brought back the bone in rib lunch special but I understand for the price they just couldn't make money. Try this place you won't be disappointed! read more

Lunch Specials Review - China Chef in the Manor Center off Federal City Road, is surprisingly attractive. Large, clean, well furnished, it is not what I expected from most Chinese houses in the region. Although they do a big takeout trade, they are prepared for and desire customers who prefer to eat there. Time and attention to detail is evident. While the lunch specials menu is pretty much state of the art, the presentation is way beyond normal. Real plates and metal flatware are used for even the discounted midday meal. Very nice touch compared to most other places that serve styrofoam and plastic to all. They even offer hot tea without being asked. Way better than a tea bag or soda can. So, I was not bothered when the prices were a buck or two more those joints. My General's Chicken was plentiful with good chili content and the ubiquitous broccoli. The coating may have been thicker than I like in places, but did not cause much distraction. The fried rice was very good; fresh tasting and loaded with chunky BBQ pork, egg and veggies. The hot & sour soup was also superior to the competition, with lots of tofu and fresh mushrooms. The adage that you get what you pay for certainly applies to lunch at China Chef. read more

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Our family amd friends went there for dinner. The family friends are Asian and they recommend the food. We had a great time amd the owner is very nice and accommodating. We ordered a variety of family style dishes amd I ordered the duck do myself. They do not sell the duck as much but they prepared it for me nicely, and it was ok with 3.5 or 4 star rating for the duck alone. The price is also acceptable. We will go back occasionally. read more

I placed an order through QMenu, and within a few minutes they called me to say that their prices had all been raised, but weren't updated online... so basically, they are just adjusting all their prices on the fly... Under normal circumstances I wouldn't care, but it's just annoying to get a song-n-dance when all I want is a quick grab-n-go lunch.... Canceled my order and went somewhere else read more

Food is ok, delivery is fast. But customer service is really bad. They need to take "customer service for beginners" class and learn how to resolve trivial issues. read more

We ordered from here yesterday and will never do it again! The food was prepared according to my request, some woman called me from the restaurant and asked me how I was going to give a tip, and when the driver arrived he'd forgotten the sauce I requested. When I called to get the sauce delivered, that same woman argued with me that I'd never requested the sauce and gave me attitude the entire time! And you want a tip? For making a crappy meal?! read more

I get delivery from here about once every few weeks and it's always delicious! You can tell a lot about a Chinese restaurant by the way they make fried rice. This place is the real deal - actual bits of egg and onion. Not those frozen peas and carrots and that you get from some places that are looking to cut corners. We've also eaten inside a few times and it's always been a pleasure. Give them a try!!! read more

This place is the real deal. Best Chinese food in the area!! We do takeout once a week and the food is always great. Hubby loves the lo mein. We both love the steamed dumplings and the hot and sour soup. read more

Been coming here for years and therefore, obviously I've enjoyed the food. Soups, spring rolls, other appetizers, and the tried and true Chinese dishes are good and served hot. Lately. a RUDE MEAN OLD MAN is at the front - sometimes taking orders, sometimes greeting. We used to go once a week. Today we decided we don't want to see him so we're trying a different Chinese place. The 2 women were so nice all these years. The mean man is terrible. read more

We mostly go here for takeout, although there is a large enough sit-down area as well. I've been coming here for almost 20 years, and it's the best Chinese food in the area. My only criticism is that they're not always the most friendly. Maybe because they know me so well, but I don't appreciate being told, "how come you're not here that much anymore?" or, "this is all you're ordering today?" read more

This is probably the the most inauthentic Chinese food I've had. Every dish was too salty and for some reason had an addition of green peppers in it. If you're looking for eating Chinese takeout as a sit down place, then this place is for you but it was really not good otherwise. I think the food is tailored for Americans because the dishes are very far from what is Chinese or even tasty. I would say that even as a Chinese takeout place, it's very subpar. I really can't give this place more than a one star and idk how others have unless they haven't had any real Chinese food before or even decent takeout. The service was really good though. They were very courteous and came around to refill our water etc. But as a restaurant, I would highly recommend not going read more

I'm not too sure why this is on yelp as China Chef Lunchonette.I think it's just China Chef.Pretty good take out Chinese.I liked the Lo Mein and Wonton Soup.I believe we also had a Thai dish.Not the best I've ever had but better than a number of places. read more

China Chef - here it is - Chinese Near Me - Lawrenceville, New Jersey

The chicken in the dragon boneless chicken was 70% undercooked dough and 30% chicken. The five dishes I ordered were not tasty and overpriced for the quality. I would not write the review if I hadn't paid 16.00 for dragon boneless chicken which turned out to be dragon chickenless chicken. read more

When I first moved to Lawrence I was happy to find a Chinese restaurant within walking distance that was until I tried it for the first time. I had ordered the generals chicken it was over cooked to the point I couldn't even chew it. The egg roll was burnt beyond edibility. The fried rice was the only good part of the meal that was acceptable. Fast forward to today, listen everyone has a bad day, maybe the chef feel asleep while cooking for me the last time. I was feeling under the weather a little wanton soup would make me feel better. I placed my complicated order of a large wonton soup and sat to wait. A couple of customers came in and picked up orders while I was waiting. 15 minutes passed they must have been working hard on the soup. A new worker asked if I placed an order I excitedly told him I did. After a brief discussion in Chinese (this soup is going to be epic) my original server asked if I ordered. I said yes I did, she asked what it was. My order was never placed! I just left, this place is pure crap with a total lack of attention to detail and customer service. I tried this place twice only had food once and that was garbage. Avoid this restaurant, unless you like to be disappointed. W Ff read more

This is an old style Chinese-American restaurant. Although occasionally inconsistent, the food is surprisingly good.

I order from here at least once every two weeks! The sesame chicken, shrimp fried rice, crab Rangoon, and chicken wings are excellent. Even during Covid the food is hot, fresh, and delicious. Highly recommend read more

This place is in a very non descript strip mall, but their dining room and food is anything but. I have ordered take out from this place many times and each time the food is piping hot, well priced and most of all Delicious!!! I ordered a small order, with pints of lo mein and vegetable fried rice and General Tso's chicken extra spicy. And boy was it spicy in the best of ways. The szechuan peppers that were part of of the sweet sauce were mixed with a crushed pepper and hot oil mix. The chicked will well cooked, crunchy outside yet tender, moist and all around perfection on the inside. Suffice to say, I will be a repeat customer. read more

It's really a 3.5 star. Sometimes it's exceptional but it's never less than good. Same people have run/owned for years. My mom and I ate there alot when my brother was a baby. The waiter still asks me how is the baby? The baby is 27! read more

They were once good. Now they are bogus. If you know real Chinese food you would know that. Fried rice was refried. Poor seasoning on all their food and way too much greasy cooking oil. Perhaps it is because of the Corona effect to their bottom line but that's not the consumer's problem. You are ordering short cut and poor quality food. Really very tasteless and cheaply prepared food. read more

Decent Chinese food. Service at the restaurant is fast and friendly. Delivery can take longer. I would recommend China Chef for take out mostly. If you are looking to dine out, I'd recommend Palace of Asia or the Asian Fusion House in Lawrence. read more

Great Chinese take out! My family has been ordering from here for years. Always dependable and tasty. The classic lo mein, fried rice, beef & broccoli, shrimp & vegetables dishes are good. I would definitely recommend checking out their special menu. Some of my favorites from that are Black pepper udon with shrimp, Thai mango shrimp, Thai curry with choice of tofu/protein, and Chow Mai Fun with choice of protein (made with rice noodles - good for GF folks) read more

Since the last time I was here for takeout, which was a couple years ago, this local Chinese restaurant has gone from just OK to just awful. I brought home dinner for my family of four the other night, and it was simply inedible. The won ton soup tasted like dirty dishwasher must, with no flavor or seasoning whatsoever, and wontons that disintegrated and turned to mush as soon as they hit the spoon or your mouth. Mealy and disgusting. The sesame chicken was equally nasty, overcooked and dripping with a sweet sauce straight from a jar... or from three days ago. I should have known when I went to pick up my takeout and only one person was in the dining room. Avoid this restaurant at all costs. read more

Love it! Food is always wonderful. Their style is more traditional for some dishes. I like ordering out or just taking the food to the park! The chicken on a stick is great and fun!! read more

China Chef is consistently good Chinese food, with prompt delivery and courteous customer service. I agree with other reviews that some of the sauces tend to be a bit too sweet, such as the General Tso's and Orange flavored beef. However, you cannot go wrong with traditional favs like Lo Mein, Fried Ricd, and Egg Foo Young. Although the Thai cuisine is not authentic, certain dishes like Thai curry chicken are still quite yummy, and the Black Pepper Udon is a must try! Pad Thai is hit or miss, often far too sweet for my taste, but if you stick with reliable standards, you cannot go wrong. read more

We call this place "Gentleman Chinese". Service is always quick and the dining room is real pleasant nice light from big windows with nice relaxing piano music playing. The lunch specials are typically what I get when lunching with my team from work. The service has always been excellent but the the food has not has been on point as previous years. For example the egg roles less hot and crispy, the generals chicken a recent disappointment from previous years. Recently spot on items were pork dumplings and beef chow fun. Soup is still hot and very good. They have large tables and booths to accommodate larger parties. On the table they serve the wide crispy noodles with a good duck sauce. A little more expensive than most places but the service, food quality and ambiance are worth it for the dining experience. read more