Bar/restaurant were clean and inviting. We had not been here before about 15 to 20 years. It…read morebrought back a lot of great memories. Four of the five meals that we ordered were good. I did not care for the chow mein. It didn't have much of a flavor and hardly any vegetables. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. Service was timely.

Decided to try this place after seeing both the good reviews, and lack of absolute any sign of life…read morehere while driving by leading me to want to support a small business. First and foremost, as we discovered, parking is in the back. Second, the formal diningroom had apparently been closed for years, meaning that that all business is conducted in the bar area, which also has slot machines and pool tables. There is also a very prominent sign saying 21 YEARS OR OLDER ONLY! We confirmed that if you have children, the only option is takeout. This is NOT a family-friendly restaurant! We ordered the egg rolls, orange chicken, and mongolian beef. The egg rolls were nothing to write home about; However, the entrees were both amazing and worth coming back for. The portions were large, and the price was reasonable. Both also came with a side of rice. The only reason I couldn't give this place a fifth star is because the menu lists the price of wine as $6.00/glass, yet we were charged $7.75 each. The remainder of our order was billed correctly. This won't stop me from recommending this place or coming back in the future. Hopefully they are able to reopen the dining room at some point so that we bring our kids.

I fucking love the food here. I think the food here is really great. The service is really good.read more

I have been going to this place for 8 years. Today I went to have dinner with my family. know one…read morewas in the dining room so we set ourselves down like, we always do. Waited about ten minutes finally, I had to go over to the bar to let the server know.We were there the server was a white guy with long curly hair. Gave me complete attitude.I heard him say, I don't know.They just sat down. Then, rudely slammed the weight to be seated.Sign down. he finally took our order gave us attitude the entire time we had to ask for water ask for extra silverware for the children. Meanwhile, we are watching other customers come in.He was right away greeting them serving them waters he was being very attentive to them. Checking on them etc. When he gave us our bill, he did it with attitude.The other customers when he gave them their bill, he said, is there anything else I can get for you. Even when we said thank you to him, he didn't even acknowledge us. I have been a loyal customer 4 8 years after this experience, I will not be returning until they train their staff on better customer service or this guy is no longer working there. Even with the experience that we have my wife still tipped him 20% like I said, I definitely would not be going back. & yes, I did speak to the owner with no luck

We are a frequent customer because we can always depend on their food tasting the same each time we…read moreorder. Food is piping hot and the portions are very generous. Hot Tea comes with your meal ; they also have a senior menu and a lunch and dinner menu with small differences in price restaurant is always clean and the service is always. Excellent. They never seem shorthanded for help. They are busy and sometimes it does get noisy. Some of their parking lot is shared with Safeway. I would highly recommend this place !

The service/staff were great, the food came very fast. Ordered Mandarin Dinner for 2 plus Shrimp Lo…read moreMein to go. The portions are quite large and will probably be 3 dinners for us. The good: Szechuan Beef, Kung Pao Shrimp, General Tso's Chicken, and Crab Puffs were very good. However (here's the bad) we received no soup, the Shrimp Rolls were soggy and one had no shrimp at all....just cabbage. The Shrimp Lo Mein, while tasty, contained very few vegetables or shrimp (for $19, I expected a bit more). The Pork Fried Rice was like none I'd ever had before: few vegetables, no flavor/sauce, and it contained the same sliced BBQ Pork that came as an appetizer...which was dry and not very flavorful. The atmosphere is very similar to other Chinese restaurants I've visited. Also this one seemed a bit more spacious, and looked very clean. It's clear they are very busy, and enjoyed by locals. I haven't had Chinese food in about 3 years, and used to eat it about every month or so. Perhaps I'm just very accustomed to the places I used to eat at, in another state, and just long for what I'm used to expecting/eating. Also, I don't know if this an "Oregon thing", but I've never had Chow Mein with crunchy noodles, so I'm glad the person that took my order made this distinction for me and suggested Lo Mein instead. I realize that when you visit a new restaurant, it's all about learning what you like or don't like, and over time you develop your favorite items to order. However, I get take-out or eat at restaurants far less often than I used to, so when I DO make the effort, I don't want to be disappointed. Overall, I'm happy with the food I received, but there are a few things I will avoid in the future.

3 out of 5 stars Lucky Garden - Salem, OR…read moreRestaurant reviews always come down to personal taste -- this one just didn't quite match ours. Small dining room with about nine tables, a TV, video lottery room, and moderately comfortable bench seating. Food: * Egg Flower Soup: Mild flavor; decent. * Hot & Sour Soup: Standard flavor, solid base -- improved after adding a couple spoons of chili oil. * Lunch Special ($11 with fried rice): A good value, though not as fresh as what we're used to around Salem. * Crab Puffs: Could use more crunch. * Fried Rice: Plain, no veggies, and on the dry side. * Spring Rolls: Crispy exterior with fresh filling -- a bright spot. * Cashew Chicken: Veggies weren't as fresh as expected. * General Tso's Chicken: Soy-sauce-forward flavor; crunchy breading, large chunks. Just okay overall. Drinks & Atmosphere: Tea is served by the cup (not a pot) -- extremely hot with pink or regular sugar packets. Takes about 20 minutes to cool enough to drink, and comes without a "hot beverage" warning. There's also a faint, odd smell in the dining area that was noticeable during our visit. Overall: Portions are larger than expected for a lunch special, and some locals clearly enjoy this spot. For us, it was average Chinese food -- okay for the price, but below the freshness and flavor we typically find at our favorite Salem restaurants.

Fast, friendly, feast! This was more than enough for two people and I love leftovers. Pan fried…read morenoodles with chix xtra broccoli. Perfect ratio of fresh veggies, chix and noodles. Yum!

My new go‑to spot for Chinese food when I visit the Oregon coast!…read more Lin's Restaurant totally impressed me. The food is fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and served hot every time. Their menu is huge, so whether you're in the mood for something classic or want to try something new, you'll definitely find it here. Great portions. We took some to go! They even have a bar/lounge attached! The staff is genuinely friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. It's the kind of place where you feel taken care of from the moment you walk in. If you're craving great Chinese food with tons of options and warm, attentive service, Lin's is absolutely worth a visit. I'll be back soon

Good PNW style Chinese food. Nothing totally outstanding but everything better than average. Great…read morebartender too.

Just in town for the day and wanted to have some food. We…read moreselected this place because of the older reviews that were posted. The pot stickers ..... freshly made with in house wrappers. The won ton soup was also excellent. The garlic chicken very tasty. The curry flavors very authentic . Very nice people ..... nice clean establishment, would definitely return.

A little hole in the wall fast casual choose your own everything noodle shop. Order at the counter…read moreand choose between multiple broth, veggie, protein, tofu, noodle, rice, and condiments to make your own personalized bowl of noodles. The young guy at the counter wasn't super helpful, but we ultimately figured out what we wanted and the outcome was 5 stars. I got the veggie tahini paste broth with shrimp, enoki mushrooms, Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, bok choy, glass noodles, green onions, and cilantro and it was heavenly. So nice to be able to choose everything I wanted! Wish this place was closer so I could go more often. Maybe 4 tables inside, and one outside, but we still got a spot without a problem. Def check it out!

After moving east from 97302 to 97317, we needed to find a new favorite Chinese food restaurant…read more We had loved Hong Kong House, then they were taken over by Chen's. We loved the food, and decided to try the original. We had some trouble trying to figure out how to get to their parking lot, but we were sure glad we did! We were greeted warmly and seated in a cozy booth. The minimalist decor and soothing music was wonderful. We had a generous and delicious cup of soup first. Egg Flower for my husband, and Hot and Sour for me. They were both flavorful and hot. Next we had pot stickers, pan-fried, of course. The texture was perfect. Brown and crisp on the sides, and soft and chewy everywhere else. The filling was tasty, too. Our main dish was Sesame Beef, one of our favorites. They typically stir fry it here, but we asked for the traditional deep-fried version. We weren't disappointed. The dish was absolutely delicious! We had enough leftover for another meal for the two of us. We will definitely be back!

My family and I had a wonderful time at Chen's family dish! The staff was super friendly and our…read moreserver was knowledgeable about gluten-free allergies. They were able to make quite a few dishes, gluten-free for me, which was unexpected and exciting. The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place especially to anyone with a gluten allergy or intolerance.