I came here expecting a typical Chinese takeout experience, but the menu was a bit different than what I'm used to. A few of the classic items like orange chicken, "man" chicken, coconut chicken, and crab rangoon weren't available, and overall the menu selection felt more limited than most Chinese restaurants. Another noticeable difference was the fried rice, which came pre-mixed with sauce rather than the usual drier style. It was actually really good. Entrées are reasonably priced (around $11-$13), and the portions are generous. I ordered a half portion of honey sesame chicken, and it was filling. I also tried what they described as a pork and cream cheese version of crab rangoon. It turned out to be quite different than what I was told by the cashier. There was no cream cheese, and the pork filling had a spicy kick. It wasn't bad, just not what I expected. I would still consider ordering it again, knowing what it actually is. The employee at the register was friendly and helpful with my order. The location is convenient, especially with a bus stop right outside. It is easy for a quick grab-and-go meal. The restaurant has been here for decades and is becoming a staple. If you want some Chinese with a little different twist. Try some dishes. read more

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Solid service, food quality is consistent, and you can eat inside or take advantage of the drive-thru. read more

Eggroll Chen - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Black Girl on the front very rude . I got 5 order plates for to go . 3 wing and fried rice for $14.95 plus tax right and they're not big she was rude when I was asking and Taxin I got my food all greasy the top of the plates . I asked her for 5 chilli and she just handed me 2 little containers when I'm getting 5 plates it's that fair ? If I wanted more it was $0.50 a piece . Definitely not coming back this place sucks y'all need to do better we paying and keeping y'all on business! read more

Eggroll Chen - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I have been a customer for decades. This is the best Chinese restaurant in Columbia. The food is always freshly prepared and consistent. The portions are large. I saw quite a few negative comments about the General Tso Chicken. This is my favorite and I have ordered it a lot over the years and it has been really good every single time. I have also never had an order done wrong. Any bad reviews you see are the usual bunch of idiots with nothing better to do. I have tried almost everything on the menu over the years and have never been disappointed. Needless to say the egg rolls are great! Like someone said, not the mushy yellow cabbage you get everywhere else. I order two egg rolls with my meal and I get two meals in one order! read more

Best egg rolls in town The stir fry is a wonderful meal for two It's called the dragons triplet read more

Have been picking up take-out for decades and have never been disappointed with the food at Egg Roll Chen!! With the exception of a great Chinese restaurant in San Diego, the Egg Roll Chen's egg rolls are the best ones I have ever had anywhere. (The ones in San Diego were equally as good.) I am 73, love Chinese food, and have dined in Chinese restaurants in about 30 states. Even though I enjoy the various ( and spicy ) Chinese cuisines, these egg rolls are at the top of the heap! Their shrimp fried rice ( esp. with added scallions ) is also delicious. Their staff have always been pleasant with me. Very clean restaurant also. read more

Wonderful food. Staff was friendly and the food was well priced for the quality and quantity. We always make a special trip for their wings! Fabulous! read more

This place is great, inexpensive and huge portions. I ordered the general tso chicken with pork fried rice and an egg roll. I would order it al again exactly the same. read more

Looks can be deceiving it's very unassuming from the outside and the inside. The counter is very old school interior inside & out. The owner and staff are serving up authentic Taiwanese food, which is a huge plus for me. We ordered the special Beef Noodle Soup & Mapo Tofu. The soup may not have been the most flavorful broth we've ever tried, but I appreciate that we have this option here in Columbia, and the portion was generous. I really enjoyed my Mapo Tofu, I wasn't sure what to expect, not spicy at all for me, and they were very generous with the pork, I was expecting to see ground pork, so I was surprised to see the pieces of pork in my dish, it comes with a mound of rice, which is really overkill for me, but you won't leave hungry. I will definitely be back to try their namesake Eggroll, it sounds like people really enjoy that their. The gentleman who rang us up was friendly and the service was quick, I appreciate that the make their own spice and condiment bar with "Chili oil" yum... read more

Always a favorite spot when I'm back home seeing family. We've been going to Eggroll Chen for about 20 years.

Best shrimp fried rice, period. Never had a bad experience with the food here. Always top quality. The same cooks have been there for years, and no matter who makes it, the food is consistently good. read more

We ordered food and picked it up from the restaurant. Got home and saw the food was not correct. We called and we put on hold for 15 minutes. We hung up and decided to drive back to the restaurant to get the food we paid for. We were greeted by a man who we think was the manager. He was rude in his tone and unprofessional, saying, "Can't you see we are busy? "We have been regular customers at this restaurant for many years, and to be greeted and treated this way is unacceptable. Not sure what has happened to this restaurant as of late, but this is extremely disappointing. We will be giving second and third thoughts to if we will return.Not sure what has happened to this restaurant as of late, but this is extremely disappointing. read more

I could survive on the egg rolls from this place. The egg rolls are the best in Columbia!! The rest of the food is pretty solid and you get a lot for the price. Make sure to try the homemade sauces- the mustard will have your eyes watering but it is killer. They offer both eat in and carry out !! read more

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My best friend always raves about their beef noodle soup! She was right it was so good one of my favorite and only dishes I have tried here. The broth was made out of beef and it had beef inside with noodles and some veggies. The broth was not salty at all! Which is a good thing for me. I can't wait to go back when I'm needing the beef middle soup or even try something new. The employees were all so kind and made the food really quick! It's hard to find good Asian cuisine. Can't wait to go back and try a new dish. read more

always so amazing and the owners get you in and out in no time and I love the lunch and dinner meal with a tea

I was recommended to try this resturant off of a FB group. I ordered shrimp and broccoli and fried rice. The broccoli was made just the way I like it and the shrimp was not mushy. I throughly enjoyed the shrimp and broccoli. I gave only 4 stars because the rice was plain. No onion, salt, sprouts , pepper... NOTHING! read more

Eggroll Chen - Shrimp and broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

General Tao's Chicken. I've never been disappointed as much with a Chinese meal as this. I'm from the Northeast and I'm sure not all Chinese restaurants in the south are similar (hope not). Generals chicken is supposed to be crispy in a glazed type sauce. This was soggy like it was taken out of the freezer and jiggled around in a wok for a minute. Way too many onions mixed in as well. Egg roll was subpar but that could just be what I'm accustomed to. read more

Went here on a quick lunch the lo mein didn't taste like anything even though I got the house lo mein and the wontons had some kind of minced meat. I asked if they were like crab Rangoon and was told yes but when I bit into it was disappointed. The workers here were very nice though on the upside but the food being that I had been there before and enjoyed it was very substandard this go around read more

Eggroll Chen - Fried wonton - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Always gotten good service but not today. Phone is too busy to answer but we can't order at the window and come back. I limped into the inside to talk to manager. He said, don't get mad at me". Answer the phone or as you've BEEN doing, let us drop our order at the window and come back. I said this will be my last time and the manager or owner said, "I don't care". The phone is ringing off the hook so why should he care about ONE customer. Never ever in the four years I've been spending my money there, have I ever experienced bad "service". read more

The perfect Chinese restaurant doesn't even exist as far as Im concerned and if it did there would be a easy drinking lager available by the glass to with dinner. That being said here my small take on tonight's meal I got to after a night out with friends. Ordered Taiwanese donuts please just skip, wings were pretty good with hint of something sweet in the batter as I tried on the way home. Shrimp curry dish will do in a pinch after beers, house rice is nothing without the sauce. Would still come here for more dishes to try besides the ones I got tonight in a few months. But unfortunately nothing as of yet would make me trade my local spot for this Chinese restaurant today. read more

I called in a carry out order 32 minutes ahead of time, when I got there, my Food wasn't ready, they waited until I arrived, and then they started making food, of course I was very disappointed that I had to another 20 minutes before I received my food. When I arrived to my office, expecting to enjoy some good food. But when I tasted it, it was very, VERY Salty. I give them a 8 stars for presentation, but an 2 stars for taste. And for service, I give them an "F" I don't know if I will try them again? I mean REALLY, I WAS LIKE A SALT LICK!! read more

Have to give this place 5 stars. Been visiting this restaurant since opening in 1985. Always fast friendly service and GREAT food. Billy T read more

I am Taiwanese, and I love rice noodle soup. So I come here all the tibecause this is the only place around that serves it. However, I think it comes with too much noodle. So I usually ask them to make it spicy with less noodle, which is perfect. The broth is very tasty and doesn't make me super thirsty like many soups I get elsewhere. And I appreciate how accommodating they are to customize my order. One time, I asked for them to make it vegetarian. I'm not actually vegetarian, but I am trying to diet and have also been trying to cut down on meat. Anyway, the owner told the cooks "vegetables only" but when I got it, there was no noodle. At first I was disappointed. But then I thought, hey, no carbs! So I tried it, and it was really delicious. The vegetables were so fresh, and there was so much in there: Napa cabbage, broccoli, bean sprouts, carrots. It filled me up, and I felt great and didn't get the afternoon sleepy like I usually do with eating carbs. I found my healthy alternative! As for the other dishes, if you're on a diet, you should avoid the popular Tawainese Yen Su Ji (fried chicken pieces), which is pretty greasy and comes in a really large portion with fried rice. I've tried the beef noodle soup, steamed dumplings, egg rolls, and chicken wings as well. I can't say that they were particularly memorable. I come here all the time just for one thing. Haha I do, however, must say that I also appreciate not having to pay a tip as this is kind of like a fast food order at the counter kind of place. read more

Eggroll Chen - Rice noodle soup, spicy and vegetables only. Yes, technically it is not a rice noodle soup but a vegetable soup. No carb! Yummy - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

i love egg roll chen more than i love my family. something about an order of sweet and sour chicken, honey sesame chicken, and an egg roll just makes being alive such a privilege. i love you egg roll chen, please never go away. read more

Best Asian food around! Love everything they fix. Been eating here since first day they opened!

I've only been here once but it's enough to impress. It's really good food for a pretty cheap price and a large portion! Their main entrees come with an option of fried rice or white rice for free. The restaurant was actually pretty busy when me and my friend walked in and ordered to go but somehow they got our food out to us super quick, like 10 minutes!! I seriously recommend trying this place for some to go Chinese food! read more

Eggroll Chen - Honey Sesame Chicken! - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Great food at a great price. Call ahead for pickup at their drive through window. Very fast. Don't forget to order an egg roll.

Great food. Great service. I have been one of their customers for the past 10 years and have never had any problems with their food or service. read more

Huge portion. Great food. Been around forever. Was my Chinese takeout go-to in college. Still a good choice.

One word TERRIBLE. By far the nastiest chinease food I've ever had!! My fog wouldnt even eat it. Their egg rolls were good. That's the only positive. read more

Really delicious Chinese food. Egg rolls were yummy. It's not gourmet, but this will be our go-to Chinese place from now on.

Beef noodle soup is great! I love fried chicken wings!! I come to Eggroll Chen more than five times a month.

I'll cut to the chase. I come here for Mamasan's Taiwanese beef noodle soup and the Taiwanese Yen Su Jee. The soup comes with delicious noodles in a savory broth topped with plenty of stewed beef. It's a cure-all when I'm feeling under the weather. The Yen Su Jee is fried popcorn chicken seasoned to perfection. The prices are low and the portions are big. Come hungry and you'll still leave with leftovers and full pockets. read more

Eggroll Chen - Mamasan's Taiwanese beef noodle soup. - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Didn't know there was a Taiwanese place here in Columbia but overall their food was decent. The owner was really friendly and hooked us up with sodas. I ordered the beef noodle while my friend ordered fried rice. Beef was flavorful but a little dry. I didn't get a chance to try her fried rice but the the yen Su jee which is basically Taiwanese popcorn chicken was delicious. I came back a second time to order it. Overall a fast place to eat for Taiwanese cuisine. read more

I have been coming here for YEARS! Not sure why I have never written a review. This place serves really good Chinese comfort food. I have been up and down the menu and ususally go with Hot and Nuty Chicken or Mamasan Beef. Hot & Nutty Chicken - Sliced chicken sautéed with broccoli, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, celery and nuts in brown sauce over rice. $6.55 Mamasan's Beef - Sliced beef sautéed with Chinese cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms, baby corn, and carrots in brown sauce over rice. $ 6.65 I like it spicy so I always ask for a cup of chili's to add a little heat. The egg rolls are great and the egg drop soup is wonderful. For us, Eggroll Chen is our mid week takeout joint when my Bride doesn't feel like cooking! If you have not been here, you really need to give them a try. read more

Listen, it's a take out Chinese place, but for what it is it's pretty cheap and good. The fried rice is the best out of the take out places in town, and the fried wantons also beat out their competition, especially at about $2.65 for 5 of them. I go here every time I'm in town. read more

The best Chinese food in the area, easily. Super quick, super good! have never eaten inside, but takeout is easy and we always call ahead.

I have been eating here for over 20 years, since I was a little girl , and I have never once had a bad experience. Food is fast, fresh, and always on time. Always consistent. My favorite Chinese in all of Columbia . read more

it is ok to take some food. The egg roll is not a traditional Chinese eggroll. It looks like an omelet. the beef noodle too sweet for me. But it has a lot of beef. At least，you should try it once. read more

Eggroll Chen - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This was my main go to spot before all of the Pandemic stuff started. Great food, prices, and customer service. I went there today and was very disappointed. I understand the times we live in are topsy turvey but it shouldn't change your approach to business. THE PRICES have SKYROCKETED and the portions remain the same. What I paid $7.25 for back in March is now close to $10.00. In addition to that, if you have to go through the Drive-Through at least give the Customer some napkins and condiments, (Duck Sauce, Hot sauce etc) of which I received none nor was even asked if I desired any. The food was still tasty, but if I can't come in at LEAST take care of me like you did in the PAST. read more