A classic staple in my childhood as someone who grew up in Lackawanna. My family has been ordering food from here for over 20 years, and while prices have raised (which everywhere has), the food has stayed pretty consistent. I do find their general Tsos has less chicken and more breading than it used too, which is my only issue I've had in recent years. Their crab Rangoon's are delicious - and they always make sure to include a lot of packet sauces and pack your takeout order nicely. Do not plan to eat inside - there is little to no dining room space as most of it is taken up by boxes - but they do use those same boxes to pack up your order nicely if you place a big order. A Lackawanna staple, and honestly the better option for quick Chinese food in the area in comparison to other options. read more

Was craving chinese food on a Monday and my usual place was closed. Figured I would give number 1 a try. When I go to anyplace for a first time I get the things I consider staples, white rice, egg rolls and fried rice. If you cant get those right you're main meals probably are not good. Number 1 has really good food, the white rice was nice and fluffy, the fried rice was really good, they made it spicy for me. Wish there was a bit more meat in it but it was tasty. Egg rolls were good, fresh and crispy and had a good amount of shrimp in it. This place was packed, which is a goood sign. Im looking forward to trying more stuff from them. Note it does look sketchy but the inside isnt bad and everyone was nice. read more

Their crab Rangoon is delicious, filling size can be hit or miss dependent on the day. Their Lo Mein is delicious but the orange chicken is a little dry. Very fast and decent prices read more

Number 1 Kitchen - Orange chicken and shrimp lo mein - Chinese Near Me - Lackawanna, New York

Wanted to try to get some Chinese takeout from a different cheaper place for a change. Tried No.1 Kitchen. Ordered the Roast Pork with Mixed Vegetables, Beef Chow Fun, and Honey Dipped Spare Ribs. The price was decent, the food absolutely was not. It was like if I tried ordering gourmet food from Wish. Pork with vegetables? Absolutely no flavor. Was so bland I almost cried. I missed the dish and was quite disappointed. Beef Chow Fun? Wasn't made with the right noodles, also had no flavor. The garlic noodle taste wasn't bad but it wasn't the dish we'd wanted or asked for. The only good dish was the honey dipped spare ribs, but even those tasted a little off. I know times are tough, so I don't want to include how the inside of the restaurant looked because they are probably overworked and understaffed. And you know, tasks build up. But I wouldn't recommend this restaurant or its food to anyone. I'll try again in a few months and see if anything has changed. read more

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I honestly love this place. I love Chinese food soooo much, and No. 1 kitchen is right next door to my house (not literally). Me and my grandma usually order food from here, when it's just me and her at my house. It's really good, but we often make fun of how messy the interior of the "restaurant" is. There are loads of drinks piled up in the corners. If you look at it for the first time, you'll think "What the hell is all that?!" Bc that's what I thought. Idk if it's actually supposed to be a restaurant or what bc there's only ONE table inside the place, and only 2 seats. So even if a family WANTED to eat there, they prolly couldn't. It smells great in there though, like the delicious Chinese food, and when you get home and start to eat the food, you'll realize it tastes even better than it smelled. The food is great, I'm going to order in 20 mins, but I'd definitely recommend for a movie night or smth like that. read more

The restaurant is located an old plaza that has been slowly remodeling over the past few years. There is ample parking available and they don't really have much room for dining in only a few tables but they are mostly set up for take out. I have been ordering here for over a decade and a few years back I am not sure if they changed owners or what but the food did change. I think for a smaller Chinese restaurant they are amazing, cheap and most people in the area i know agree but everyone is entailed to there own opinion. I have yet to have anything I found to not be delicious. Normally if I order a combo I will get chicken fried rice because i think they make the pork fried rice in large quantities so it seems a little dried out but it is still very good. Usually when I order I will get soup and I love the hot sour soup the egg rolls are amazing along with the dumplings and the seafood combos. The prices are very reasonable and this is usually were I go for Chinese food without having think twice about it. I hope you try and enjoy the food read more

This place is a mess but the food is really good. You have to look past all the junk piled up on the side of the counter but the vegetable delight and gen tso chicken is great. One of the few that still give you the heat on the gen tso Worth the try read more

We ordered six different entrees for a group get together. I asked that it all be hot when we picked it up. Everything was piping hot upon pickup. Everyone enjoyed their order & had plenty of leftovers. No. 1 Kitchen is the only place that we will go to for our Chinese dinners!!! read more

Has been my go to Chinese takeout spot for years. Affordable, and consistently delicious. Friendly staff. I have tried other Chinese takeout, but none compare. read more

Always consistent and decent food, been going for years. Love the sweet and sour chicken. The portions are big and the service is good too.