wow.... if you haven't tried this place yet you're missing out!! Different than most Asian restaurants in Springfield. Pot stickers were AMAZING and honey spicy chicken was so good too!! Lightly breaded so it wasn't really heavy- perfect. Everything is cooked FRESH To top it off, the Chef went over all the food I ordered and made sure everything was right and perfect (I got it to go). He even added the tasty wings they have. He said "let me know if there's anything wrong". I have NEVER heard an owner of a restaurant tell me that!! Good hospitality definitely makes the food taste better(; Thanks Chef!!! I will be back and recommend. read more

Excellent homemade food! The restaurant is always very clean and we look forward to covid19 being over so we can dine inside again. In the meantime, I highly recommend their takeout. Honey spicy chicken and the bbq brisket are my personal favorites but everything we've tried has been seriously top notch! read more

Excellent local new restaurant you need to try! Food was amazing - cooked to order and well worth a short wait. Crab Rangoon and chicken wing with every meal. Fried chicken dinner was awesome and gluten free. Honey spicy chicken with rice was tasty and enough that I took some home. Very nice remodel - clean and fresh inside. Owner came to see how we liked things - very nice touch. We will definitely be back! read more

The food was so good! Want to go back with friends for them to try it! Great variety f thing to choose from which is really nice!

Wonderful food. And great workers they were so kind to me and my family my brother is a bit younger and they treated us like family. Amazing place read more

A very different restaurant experience in the best way!! The owners are very involved in every aspect. The food is fantastic and the service is beyond wonderful. read more

Food is amazing and so are the owners! Good experience all around, the only thing I can call out is it takes awhile for your food, just go with friends and ordering drinks and apps and enjoy your dinner!!! read more

I'm getting older and lazier, so my reviews are getting shorter. I've had this in draft forever and just wanted to give James Home Kitchen the stars it deserves. The food is excellent and the owners are warm and inviting. read more

The food was beyond excellent, it was incredible. The owner and wife are excellent hosts and very passionate about food. He suggested some dinners which we ordered and wasn't disappointed. When ever we come back or go by we are stopping here for dinner. read more

This place never disappoints! It's not fancy, just simple foods done perfectly. It's a unique combination of Texas smoked meats and Taiwanese classics. The owners are gracious and obviously love what they do. Try it- you'll love it!! read more

I have eaten at this great family restaurant twice now. It is a well kept secret. They are so welcoming that you want to come back the very next day. The food is so fresh and delicious. We were a party of five and we all enjoyed everything very much. The honey spice chicken is my favorite but you can't go wrong here. I will be back! read more

I've been dining at James Home Kitchen for over two years and it has been excellent every time. It's genuinely my favorite restaurant and I recommend it to everyone when discussing restaurants. James himself frequently checks on the tables to ensure everyone is satisfied. I've seen him sing happy birthday to customers and he's personally brought me a free sample dish of popular Taiwanese food. read more

Wife & I ate there tonight...everybody gets a chicken wing & a crab Rangoon...both of which were awesome! Food was really, really good, reasonably priced along with good service & everyone gets a fried egg with their meal! No alcohol yet, but we were told they would have a bar in the next week or do. Small menu, but give it a go...we'll be going back! read more

Fantastic food. Parents and kids all enjoyed their meals and had a nice conversation with owners and chef. Will return soon.

Food and service were stunning! Absolutely delicious and carefully crafted food. We will definitely be returning for more.

Wow! This place is amazing. The food is great. It is owned and operated by a lovely couple that is nice and very generous with their delicious food. I have two younger daughters that are somewhat picky eaters and not only did they eat the many types of food they gave us, but one of my daughters said "this was the best night ever" as we were leaving. I would recommend this place to anyone in or near Springfield. read more

Decided to check this place out with my partner, and was very pleasantly surprised! The food was absolutely delicious -- I never thought I would be so impressed with egg rolls, but they were incredible! The egg rolls and the crab rangoon are made in the restaurant, and are leagues apart from what you'd be served at a typical Chinese takeout place. Definitely give both a try! I got the "bulgogi," which really seems to be more of a Mongolian beef dish rather than Korean BBQ, and it was wonderfully delicious. Portion sizes are quite generous as well. The interior is a bit odd and kind of feels like a church; the lighting is a little excessive (at least in my restaurant ambience lighting preferences), but the food more than makes up for it. Also, the couple who own this place also serve the food, and the husband comes around to chat with people and make sure everything tastes good -- both of them were very friendly and pleasant. I can't wait to go back here! read more

James takes Chinese food to a whole new level from what we are typically used to...not to mention the interesting mix of menu offerings. Using fresh, quality ingredients and time honored cooking methods, James has created a one of a kind casual dining experience. Even the pork in his dumplings are a combination of tenderloin and shoulder cuts hand chopped by James...not ground meat he purchased. Who does this kind of stuff anymore? James does and he does it with such joy and passion for the food and his customers. And his delightful wife who hosts and serves is the perfect partner. Go and enjoy. read more

We arrived 10 minutes to closing time and were greeted warmly by staff and James, the ownerthe This is Taiwanese Korean food slow cooked and delicious. The ribs are amazing as is the flounder! On our second visit, we called to bring a party a of 8 in 10 minutes- no hassle. We were warmly greeted, amazing service by James and his wife, exceptional quality of ingredients, homemade dumplings, crisp crab Rangoon, wings in a sweet sesame sauce, huge butterfly Panko encrusted shrimp with a fusion horseradish sauce, brisket, slow cooked for 11 hours dry rubbed with mustard plus tons of spice, beef and ginger all served with Taiwanese beer, draft Sam Adams seasonal, whole leaf Taiwanese oolong tea in big cups, did I mention the ribs again? Man they were amazing! James adjusted portions to fit our party perfectly. And one of the surprises was the basmati fried rice with cabbage, egg, scallions and a bit of pork. James brought out Taiwanese greens (Choy Sum?) stir-fried with huge hunks of garlic and a bit of bell pepper. A bold a delicious treat. They are only open for dinner Mon- Sat- from 4to9 --what a wonderful addition to Springfield! This man knows his food! So unexpected read more

I love when Springfield gets new, locally owned restaurants and always like to try them out. I'll also give local-owned places a break when they first open. After all it takes awhile to get staff and cooks trained. That said I would highly suggest not going to James' Homestyle Restaurant on Chatham. If the 1 hr 50 mins wait to get our food wasnt bad enough with 3 kids, each plate came out 10 mins apart... The kids chicken fingers the last. They had run out of fries so gave them rice. And while I am patient for amazing food, this was sub par. It was very disappointing. And while the staff did apologize for the huge delay it can't make up for the entirely bad experience. read more

Limited menu. Portions aren't very big for $15+. Food was good, but I should've gone to little Saigon

This place is a Springfield gem. The food is amazing. Each entree comes with one crab Rangoon and a chicken wing. Juuust enough to tease you. The wings are delicious. The ratio of the wonton wrapper (I think) to the filling of the crab Rangoon is PERFECT. You must try the bulgogi beef and the honey spicy chicken - delicious. The chef also let us sample some pork belly. SO GOOD. Not only will the food bring me back but the outstanding customer service will too. Chef James is passionate about his food. I can't believe I just discovered this place. read more

James homestyle bbq is actually the best food I've ever tasted in my entire life. I found myself passing through Springfield on a fine Friday night, and I just happened to notice James home kitchen. What a dime piece! their complementary egg roll really suits my fancy. in my opinion, their chicken and rice could be cooked just a tad bit longer, but thats just my opinion. All in all, James is GOD TIER. In conclusion I strongly recommend that with great pleasure I can proudly say that this restaurant is a fine work in the culinary arts! farewell fellow food connoisseurs! read more

Delicious. Food is fresh and creative. If you are in the area, you must try!! We were six and had all of the appetizers and various entrees. Each was delicious! read more

I LOVE this place! We went there with friends a couple of weeks ago and were completely blown over by the atmosphere, the staff and the food! I had the chicken dish (wish I could remember its name, but it's No. 2 on the menu) - all white meat, virtually no coating, and a fantastically tasty sauce - not too spicy, not too sweet. Wonderful Basmati rice. My husband had the brisket - yes James Home Kitchen serves Korean, Taiwan, and TEXAS BBQ. James came out and explained the entire menu to us and then returned to make sure we liked it and had everything we needed. My friend had the dumplings - stuffed to bursting with his own filling, made in house. Her husband had the pork tenderloin. His plate, along with my husband's was practically licked clean. I was glad to have leftovers to have the next day! read more

Asian-Infused or BBQ, something for any taste. As it was our first visit, Chef James took pride in explaining the menu. We each ordered different items and shared. All meals were delicious. We plan to return to sample more from the menu. read more

Great people, great food, and great service. This is a fantastic little place where they treat you like friends and family as soon as you walk in. The chef heard it was our first time so he came to our table to explain the items on the menu and how he cooks them. Everything is hand made, never frozen, and not pre-made. My wife and I ordered three different items and all of them had us craving the next course. I highly recommend this place to any locals or people passing through. read more

James' is an absolutely wonderful place to eat. Amazingly good food that tastes like nothing else you can get in Springfield. The owners are friendly and go out of their way to make sure you enjoy their food. My family tries to eat there once a week. We were in the restaurant when the recent one star review was posted. They went out of their way to make sure the reviewer had a good meal. By the way, the shrimp dish is a full pound and that is not what he ordered. I have taken to giving their gift certificates as presents to people at my office. read more

I was anxious to try this restaurant as it had received good reviews. Unfortunately, my experience was not the same. We arrived around 7PM. They were not full; about seven tables already seated most already with their meals. My party and I we greet and seated fairly quickly but it took several minutes for someone to take our drink order and several more minutes for some to return to take our dinner order. The menu is very limited. I ordered the smoked beef brisket with mashed potatoes and broccoli for, I believe, $14.99. Another 15 minutes after taking our order we each received a small plate with a sesame chicken wing and a crab Rangoon. These items were actually hit a quite good. We were assured several times our meals should be out shortly but, it took more than an hour to receive our food. As the plates arrived we were in formed that they were out of mashed potatoes and instead of offering us options for substitutions we were given French fries. The beef brisket is just strips of beef that seemed to have been heated in oil and some smoked seasoning and the beef was very tough to cut and chewy. The best part of the meal was the steamed broccoli. Others in my party ordered chicken with vegetables and another brisket. No one was satisfied with their meals. The chicken and vegetables were described as very bland and the other brisket was the same as mine, oily and tough. It was a $50 lesson and I will not be back. read more

This place was highly recommended by several friends and my wife and I finally made it in tonight. We were greeted and seated by James who asked if it was our first time and then proceeded to tell us about himself and the restaurant. He took the time to walk us thru the menu. His passion for cooking was evident. The food was outstanding. The homemade egg rolls were great. Very interesting combination of authentic Texas BBQ and Asian fusion. In addition to our order, James brought out a sample of his brisket which was some of the best I've ever tasted. He even shared some of his brisket smoking tips. Great experience. We'll be back and bring our friends! read more

Wow did we have a great experience when we ate here. The waitress was VERY nice and the cook even came out and greeted us. It was slow when we were there so he even brought out some random stuff for us to try which all was Amazing! Such nice people! read more

Go to this restaurant! The chef/owner is passionate about Taiwanese cuisine and it comes through in every dish. The preparation that goes into each dish is extensive and the flavors and textures are complex, but also homey and accessible. Plus, forget what you know about egg rolls and try these. You will never want to eat the Americanized version again. The service is beyond friendly. They really make you feel like one of the family. A great addition to the Springfield restaurant scene. read more

What a pleasant surprise! Locally owned and operated and truly homemade food. I had the brisket and it was cooked perfectly. It came with mashed potatoes with a brown gravy and steamed broccoli. We tried the Crab Rangoon and the Chicken Wings for an appetizer. The food was great as was the service. Thank you for a great meal! read more

I could go own in detail about everything we tried... but, I'll just leave it at the food is absolutely delicious. I will say, if you're on the fence about what to get, try the Taiwanese pulled pork (Formosa Pow-Wow). I've never had anything like it. Exceptional. read more

Wow! The food here is amazing-- best egg roll of my life. The menu isn't huge and there's some things that could be improved on (menu format) but the service was so amazing and the food came out very quickly. An appetizer of a crab Rangoon, an egg roll and wing (which I don't normally like but was super delicious) for $2.50 blows my mind; great quality food and cheaper than Panda Express. If you have any questions the chef is always willing to talk and the people who run this restaurant are so nice. I got the Honey Spicy Chicken, amazing and a better quality rice than most Asian places in Springfield. The wine pour was also very generous and a good wine for the price. My family got the beef bulgogi and the chicken veggie dish, both very good. Wish they were open for lunch but definitely go out and support a new, different restaurant in Springfield; the food is great and reasonably priced. read more

Was okay. The service was very slow. There was just one woman trying to manage it all and it wasn't going well for her. The food was good, but wasn't outstanding. I suppose local restaurants, and am willing to try it again. read more

I can not begin to express how good the food is here. I ate here for the 1st time last week and I am back again tonight. I have tried quite a bit of the menu items and have not found anything lacking. P.S. Best egg roll I have ever had! Not even close! read more

Ate here tonight for the 1st time. Had the honey spicy chicken and it was delicious! Also had an egg roll and it was 1 of the best I've ever had. Tried the wife and kids plates as well and was disappointed with nothing. Next time we will try the bbq. The only thing is, don't go if you are in a hurry. We were not so I didn't care that it took a while. Even though service was a tad slow the food was so good (and tasted fresh) that I am still giving it 5 stars. As a bonus, I have never liked a crab rangoon from anywhere I have ever tried 1 yet I ate 2 here. read more

Wow!!! Previous Yelp reviewers definitely pointed us in the right direction! James. the Chef, and his lovely wife made us feel like family immediately. Our experience on the evening of Black Friday was extra special because for the first hour that we were there we were the only guests. Everyone was out shopping and started flocking in to enjoy the delicious food. My husband ordered the steamed fish which happened to be flounder. Truly "a melt in your mouth experience," he said. I had the honey spice chicken and was equally impressed by this flavorful delight. Before the entrees we devoured the chicken wing and crab Rangoon appetizer. We were also treated to freaky made pot stickers which were a first for me. They were so yummy. We also enjoyed two hand rolled egg rolls that were the best EVER!!! When James' wife heard we were traveling to Branson MO the next day she packed us up some fresh oranges and plums to take with us. What a blessing this couple is!!! We are definitely going out of our way on our return trip just to stop in for another meal and reconnect with our new brother & sister! read more

James is excellent. The staff is wonderful and the food is wonderful. The Bulgogi is my favorite. You can totally relax and enjoy yourself in this very comfortable and nice restaurant. read more