In Howell Plaza, you will find this Chinese restaurant waiting for customers. Upon realizing that they did not open on Tuesdays, I decided to return at another time. Brand: 5/5 Howell Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant located in Howell Plaza in Howell Township, and specifically serves Szechuan and Cantonese cuisines, which I appreciate. I really like the logo of Howell Kitchen with the leaping fish. The outdoor sign itself gets to the point with its name and Chinese characters. Inside, the grand wall art invites you with its realistic detail, and the wooden tiles give the establishment an authentic feel. Website: 5/5 It has a pretty good design, with a first impression that easily captures any curious passersby, a gallery of the menu items, and an option to scroll down smoothly. I do like the section that shows quotes from famous cooks. Most of the items on the menu have their own images. Wait Time: 5/5 I experienced no delays or issues while waiting for my order. I finished half of a page of fiction writing when my order arrived. Ambiance: 5/5 The establishment had no music, and it really did not need it. The machines in the kitchen gave off a strange, soothing cadence, making me think they already had music. I especially liked my booth, since it felt as though I sat within an establishment within an establishment, with the decorative wall art, the comfortable seats, and the large table. Despite the small space, the interior uses as much space as it allows with that booth being an example. As for the menu selection, you have a large array of options of Chinese cuisine. Food: 5/5 I ordered the Shrimp Egg Foo Young with sides of white rice and sauce. Every part of the meal had a well-prepared steam. The Shrimp Egg Foo Young had good texture along with the vegetables, even if it became difficult to cut with a plastic fork. While I could barely taste the shrimp, I could definitely taste the eggs and the vegetables. On their own they have an overall, unassuming taste, but dipped in the sauce and it has a pizza-like taste. I tried to use the sauce on the white rice as well, along with the complementary soy sauce, which definitely made the rice more savory and softer. Service: 5/5 I had no issues with the staff, whether it came to my order or the overall service. Cost: 5/5 Howell Kitchen manages to maintain a steady brand when it pertains to their food. Americans typically don't know about the distinct cultural identities throughout China, so I appreciate Howell Kitchen for specifying that they serve Szechuan and Cantonese cuisines. They look especially exquisite on their website menu, almost enticing anyone to place an order immediately. The wait time it took to prepare the Shrimp Egg Foo Young definitely matched the quality of the dish, since clearly the staff care deeply about the food they make and the establishment. The ambiance immersed me into the dining experience, and it did not try my patience while waiting for the order. Based on my first experience, I will say that it matched the standard appearance of a Chinese restaurant, with a tiny space and a view of the cooking process. However, what stood out was getting to sit nearby the painting, as though I became immersed into the landscape. The ambiance finds its way into the website as well. In order to enhance the Chinese cuisine within the website, my personal suggestion is to add quotes about Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine from throughout Chinese history. When I take into account the Shrimp Egg Foo Young, the rice, the sauce, the experience, and the effort to travel to Howell Plaza, I will definitely say that the price was worth it, and I got to introduce myself to a new dish. Rating: 5/5 Stars I enjoyed my experience in Howell Kitchen and I have hope that it will continue to represent Howell Plaza. I would consider it my first choice the next time I arrive at the plaza. Recommend To... Anyone nearby the plaza looking for Chinese food. read more

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As a long time Howell, NJ residents our go to Chinese food take out has been 'Howell Kitchen' However lately the quality has been suffering so much so the food from there have absolutely no taste. In fact some of the fried food gives you heartburn probably because they don't replace the frying oils until it's totally burned. Their soup taste more like water than a soup. Even a Pork Fried Rice which was always very good, lost it taste. It is more like a white rice. It seems this place keep changing owners or cooks. Their prices are going up but it does not justify the bad quality. Time to find another place because I'm running out of heartburn medications! read more

We have been so disappointed with all the Chinese places in Jackson and Howell, but decided to try this place just recently. We've ordered three times this past month and it was great each time! We loved the General Tso's chicken, sesame Chicken, Kung Pao, Wonton soup and fried rice. Finally! A good Chinese place in the area! read more

Got some new items. The egg drop soup was really good, probably the only soup I really like there. Also got boneless spareribs and vegetable lo mein which was really good. Tried the steamed dumplings which i wasn't really fond of. Very doughy and the pork wasn't my favorite. I def wouldn't get that again. The works inside are really nice every time. read more

Food here is the best in the neighborhood. I have been coming here for years even if itis 15min from home.

My favorite Chinese takeout. Yang Chow Fried Rice and General Tso's Chicken is the best in the area. Owners are very nice to their customers. We have this twice a month. read more

the food is some of the best food that has ever touched my tastebuds. the people that work there especially the young man are the nicest people i've have ever met. 10/10 must try again read more

Picked up an order tonight and I must say that everything was delicious. Egg drop and beef noodle soup both tasty and hot. Roast pork, beef lo mein, chinese vegetables and seafood specialty dish were all fresh. Each dish had their own unique taste. Very happily surprised and will definitely order again. Nice start to New Year. Wont be traveling far for great food :) read more

Generally good food and prices are reasonable. Friendly staff. Good track record of getting the order right. Have been going here for years.

Love this place. Forgo delivery due to geography because the food is that good! We are picky so take our word and try it.

I think this is the best Chinese restaurant in the town, restaurant's environment is very clean and comfortable. And the cashier Kandy she is really nice, I really like her personality, every time when I walk in feel very welcome. My favorite food is sesame chicken and beef broccoli, they are so good! This is best Chinese restaurant in Howell, I definitely will recommend all my friend to come here! read more

Howell Kitchen - Beef broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Howell, New Jersey

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Not sure what people love about this place. Average at best. I am being very generous by giving it 3 stars. It's closer to a 1 Star. We ordered to eat in. Food appeared quickly, suspiciously so, in flimsy paper plates and cheap plastic forks, the kind that snap when you use force. The food was luke warm like it was pre-made and just warmed up in a wok. Definitely not freshly made. I ordered broccoli and beef with fried rice. Broccoli was fresh and crisp, meat barely warm and fried rice was absolutely tasteless. Daughter ordered beef lo mein. The noodles were floating in soy sauce. She couldn't eat it because it was just so salty. I won't be back. read more

Howell Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Howell, New Jersey

They always used to deliver to me. I was an unhealthy regular lol I just call and i was turned away..the girl didn't even bother looking up my address. I said my address says Farmingdale, but technically I'm Howell...didn't even try ..so much for that. They lost my business I'll find a new place read more

We have getting take out from Howell Kitchen for many years & always loved their food. About a year or so ago we noticed it changed & that the people who we used to see working there were no longer there. I assume the business was sold to someone else. Unfortunately the food has really gone downhill. We always ordered the house lo mein & did so again the other night. The noodles were fat & chewy, like they had been sitting around quite awhile. Our General Tso chicken dish had maybe 2 pieces of broccoli in it. The steamed dumplings our daughter liked, but she's in college & well, she'll eat anything. I am sad this place isn't what it once was & now have to look elsewhere for good Chinese food, which isn't always easy to find. We won't be back. read more

Food tastes reheated sometimes and I was completely turned off by their chicken. I requested white meat, but was still given dark pieces that were tough and chewy. read more

Best Chinese I've had in jersey since leaving New York. Without a doubt..it's become my go to, everything is always fresh. Best dumplings around..their Lo-mein is fantastic as well. If your craving some good comfort Chinese. This is your spot read more

The food was mediocre. Steamed dumplings were so so. Sesame chicken was chewy but bearable. Nothing to rave about. The waiter was friendly and attentive but overall I had an okay experience. read more

Howell Kitchen - Sesame chicken - Chinese Near Me - Howell, New Jersey

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Ordered from here twice, got sick both times within minutes of beginning to eat, so I know it wasn't a fluke.

Have been eating here for years! Love it! There are a bunch of Chinese places in Howell, this by far is the greatest of them all! Best beef with broccoli! They recently added online order which is a godsend! read more

This Chinese take out place is the best around in my opinion. The staff is nice (not friendly but nice). The food is always fresh and delicious and hot. My favorite dish is the Kung Po Chicken. The soups are excellent, the rice is great and the fish dishes are very good too. Prices are reasonable. The egg rolls have shrunk but they are tasty. The spare ribs on the bone are exceptional. read more

Probably the best Chinese takeout place in the area. I usually have to go all the way to Crown Palace in Marlboro for good Chinese food (mostly dim sum), but this is great in a pinch and way better than the other places nearby. read more

This is one of the best Chinese in Howell by far. Food is always fresh and delicious. its staffs are friendly. it may takes a little longer for delivery sometimes when it is busy. read more

This place is the only spot I go to for Chinese food. Doesn't make me feel like crap after I eat it because they don't load everything with salt. The wonton soup is do die for and I love their boneless spare ribs. Fried rice is killer and their chicken is always white meat. The staff and the owner is super friendly and they deliver quick, even on weekends when they are busy. Not expensive either. Definite 5 stars for Howell Kitch read more

I use to order from Howell Kitchen a lot. The Food is OK but they deliver. Tonight I placed my order when it arrived It was not what I ordered. I called them and nicely asked them to correct the order and they told me it was too far for them to come back. This is a shame I used to order from them around once a week and they know I am a regular customer. Well they have lost a regular customer for poor customer service. It is 4:00 PM on a Saturday so it not even peak time. read more

I guess these guys got a new store manager or they just let this restaurant go. Howell Kitchen used to be, in my opinion, the best Chinese food place in all of Monmouth county. You would go to different Chinese food places, or go to your friends house and have their greasy, fake Chinese takeout and you would be so grateful to know that at least you had an amazing Chinese takeout like Howell Kitchen. I would have company over from New York and I would get this takeout and they would be blown away. Now, the food is incredibly different and not in a good way at all. I would kill to have their original pork fried rice back! I recently had their chicken lo mein, something that I used to devour, and it tasted so strange like almost flour-y! I had to add loads of soy sauce to it just to shovel it down. and the rice used to be so good, but now it's like this strange texture and color with some raw onion and pork to authenticate it. I could cry knowing how good this food used to be and how it's suddenly gone. And how could I forget the egg rolls. They used to be golden, crispy, meat and veggie packed, salty but not too overbearing with a hint of sweetness from the pork. Now, if you bite into one, it's falls apart! God knows what is in them now, I had to spit it out after the first bite, I was disgusted. Who spits out an egg roll!?!? DONT WASTE YOUR TIME, ITS NOT THE SAME! read more

amazing food !!! my only problem is the slow delivery but i dont mind that much my friend candy gave me a gift card for hanukkah and so i went and ive loved it ever since i would recommend the chicken rice soup and spring rolls read more

First time ordering from here. Got french fries(unedible but i didnt care, fries anywhere from chinese joints are hit or miss) the best fried wontons on the planet, and steamed chicken with brown rice. Pretty good gotta admit read more

Very good Chinese food. We order from Howell kitchen all the time they always deliver on time. Pleasant to order from them. Food is always fresh read more

Normally very good but once in a while either they change owners or the chef! Either way give em a shot!

Excellent food that's not loaded with msg. Always fresh and delivery is always prompt.

I love this place. Best Chinese around. Always fresh and hot.....LOVE IT!!!!

I would have given 5. The were fast and not terrible prices. When ordering I asked if their spicy food could be extra hot. He said ok. Got home, I didnt have any spice or hot. It was still good but missed the kick. Ill return again, even without spice, food was good read more

Relatively new to the area-- have tried several take out places to try to find good Chinese food. This is the best around. Everything is always great. Staff is friendly and delivery is pretty quick. Will definitely order again. read more