I have been craving some really, really good authentic Chinese food for a while now, and while I was in the area, I immediately checked Yelp to see what people were saying about this spot. The reviews looked promising, so I called ahead and placed my order. They told me it would be ready in about 10 minutes, which was perfect. I ordered wonton soup, orange chicken, and house fried rice (my favorite because you get the mix of chicken, shrimp, and sometimes pork). I completely forgot to take photos when I first got my food, so the pictures I posted are actually from the leftovers I brought to work the next day for lunch -- which also shows they give solid portion sizes, pretty typical and generous for a Chinese restaurant. The staff was very kind, and one thing I really appreciated was that they had utensils and sauces set out for customers to grab themselves. I feel like a lot of restaurants can be a little stingy with sauces or charge for every extra, so it was refreshing to be able to take what I needed without having to ask. For that alone, I'd give them five stars for customer service. As for the food, it was good -- not bad at all -- but I personally wanted a little more flavor and seasoning. I would definitely eat here again, but I'm still on the search for my go-to Chinese spot. If anyone has recommendations for a place with bold flavor and great seasoning, let me know! read more

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My daughter ordered takeout and the food was ready when I arrived. Everything was freshly cooked and portions were generous. The General Tso's chicken was flavorful but a bit too sweet for my liking. The Triple Szechuan Delight was just okay. Definitely not my favorite, but the House Special Chow Fun was tasty. read more

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Great food! Had the hot and sour soup, was so good ate the whole thing in single sitting

they are my go to spot for Chinese! good pricing and the food is always on point its never a hit or miss kind of spot

I think we've been ordering from China Chen since me moved up to Cicero in 1998. We have ordered from other Chinese take-out places in the area but we always go back to CC. Consistently good! read more

Always hot quick and fresh. It's worth the extra drive to get dinner from China Chen! Love the chicken & broccoli with big pieces of fresh broccoli! read more

Best Chinese around. Quick. Call shed for take out. Lunch specials as well as larger dinner entrees. Is a little pricey but what isn't these days read more

Excellent Chinese food at a reasonable price. Easy to order and pick up. Family friendly take out.

Had an eggplant and chicken dish, which was not very good. The problem was that the eggplant was mushy. I wouldn't recommend that you get that. read more

I'm in town from South Carolina to see family for the weekend. Came by this spot because it was highly rated. I ordered the General Tso's Chicken and some Crab Rangoon. This was, by FAR, THE BEST Chinese food I've had in a VERY long time, possibly ever. Service was fast, I waited MAYBE ten minutes after ordering at the counter. Staff were nice and chill. All in all a great experience. I'll DEFINITELY be coming back here when I visit next. read more

China Chen - General Tso's Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Cicero, New York

I have been going to China Chen for years since I moved to Cicero, mainly because I live only a 3 minute drive to it. I always enjoyed the food. Last year I decided to start trying other Chinese take out places that are around the North Syracuse and Cicero area and realized that I didn't care as much for them. Even though all of these Chinese take out places have pretty much the same exact menus with only slight variations, China Chen cooks seem to be able to cook vegetables better and season better. Even in dishes with bean curd, the bean curd is fried and seasoned so as to be appetizing, not repulsive. Veggies are crisp, meat is tender. I used to only order my proven favorites but now I trust their quality enough to randomly pick something off the menu I may not have tried before. So in a land of a thousand Chinese take out storefronts, sometimes it's the small differences that make the biggest impact. read more

We've been coming here for years! I have good friends who are willing to drive 20 minutes just to get this Chinese food, they say it's the best in the area! I always order sesame chicken, which is so sweet and yummy. A quick call is all you need, and a combo box will last you a couple meals! Definitely worth a try!! read more

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My daughter wanted Chinese and this place was on our way home tonight. She had a hankering for steamed dumplings and wonton soup. I walked in and placed an order for those plus buffalo chicken wings. Lady said it'd be ready in 10 minutes. Perfect since we had to pick up some other takeout about 5 minutes away in 15 minutes. We ended up waiting for at this Chinese restaurant for 20 minutes. Double what they said. They ended up being pretty busy those 20 minutes with other takeout orders going out the door and such. If you know your chicken wings take more than 10 minutes don't tell me 10 minutes. Kids in the car were getting antsy and I was getting frustrated, checking back in every few minutes to see if it was ready. Didn't want to miss when it was. Food was nothing special. The only plus is that they are one out of a few Chinese restaurants to offer a Buffalo version of their Chinese wings. They weren't as big as some place's wings, but the sauce was tasty. We ended up being late for our other pickup order at the 2nd place and by the time we got home that wasn't as warm as it should have been had we picked it up on time. Not sure we'd bother with this place again. read more

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Hands down the best Chinese food I have ever had! The eggroll was amazing, the fried chicken was juicy and flavorful, the sweet n sour chicken was cooked perfectly. I am going to have to drive 20 minutes every time we want Chinese and believe me its worth the drive. read more

China Chen - Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Cicero, New York

The best take out chinese food i've ever had to be honest! I usually get a side of crab rangoon's as well but it wasn't anything special they were okay but dry, the Spicy General Tso meal with vegetable lo mein was theee best tho ! read more

Absolutely the best Chinese food in this area. Food is always fresh and made to order. Highly recommend.

We've been coming here for years now, and they are always nice, prompt, and reasonably priced. The food is always consistently good!

This is my go to place for Chinese! Love the place. Best Chinese food in the area. Great customer service.

Grandson's favorite place to eat. Good food and very reasonable prices. Thank You China Chen!!!

Pretty good for Syracuse. They do Singapore Noodles which aren't always easy to find. I saw them making the Crab Rangoon from scratch so you know things are fresh. Lo Mein a little different. Extremely thick noodles, more like Japanese Udon but very tasty nonetheless. read more

Average food service chines that is NEVER ready when you arrive. I purposely came 15 minutes late, and I just started cooking my food. I will never come back here again. read more

China Chen - a woman in a kitchen preparing food - Chinese Near Me - Cicero, New York

Very good, fresh food. The food is consistently good there. I love their sesame chicken as the chicken is always crispy and there isn't too much sauce on it. read more

China Chen - Chinese Near Me - Cicero, New York

This is by far The Best Chinese Restaurant in the Syracuse area! Every thing is fresh and flavorful every time!! Even the fried rice is Always Fresh!! This is always our 1st choice even from C.Square!! It is Sooooo worth the drive! Love You China Chen! read more

My favorite Chinese Food restaurant! They are taking a lot of covid precautions and I feel safe when I pick up my order. Staff is always friendly and the food is always warm and yummy! read more

We have been frequent customers of China Chen for over 10 years and the food is delicious and freshly made. I recommend the sesame chicken and also the beef with broccoli. Even though they do not deliver, It is worth the drive to their place to grab some amazing Chinese American grub. They know my order and what my family likes when we come in or call. Great food, great place and great people. Check them out! Prices are fair and the food is plentiful. Keep up the good work! read more

This is where I always get my Chinese food and it's always been great. I recommend the sesame chicken with the rice, it is literally the best meal I've ever had. Preparation time is relatively quick. read more

Been eating here for a few years now rather regularly, it's become a staple carry out for my family. The food is always delicious, and at very reasonable prices. Whether it's their sweet and sour chicken, crab rangoon's, or their lo mein noodles, they've always got me hooked and coming back for more. read more

Best takeout chinese in the area, fast, fresh, large portions snd the family works very hard there. They are always busy! I get chinese from China Chen almost every 2 weeks, try the general tso tofu it's delicious with veggie lo mein and spring rolls:) read more

Average Chinese food for the area. The price is good. General TSO Chicken isn't spicy like is it supposed to be but just ok.

Very decent Chinese takeout. Try the Mongolian Chicken and the Curry Chicken or Curry Shrimp. China Chen menu items have more flavor than most other Chinese takeout places. read more

Best Chinese restaurant in the Clay/Cicero area. Food always taste fresh and the staff is always friendly. Just an FYI.. everything you order is always said to be ready in 15 minutes. Take that with a grain of salt. No big deal to me because I'm always satisfied with my order. And I always check around Chinese restaurants when I go in and they keep this play clean. Good spot. read more

Typical Chinese fast food take-out, but food is well prepared and tasty. Very popular with the locals.

Great sweet and sour chicken and rice! Impressed, will be back soon! Not sure if they use msg in their food thats my only concern

Not bad, not great. Average place. Family owned and operated. If you want quick take out in this area, it's edible. I've had better, I've had worse. read more

Best area takeout. The only place we go for takeout. Good quality, always fresh, fast service, reasonable prices. Can be tough to communicate if they don't have English-speaking person answer phone. read more