Number One Chinese is a decent spot for Chinese. The pork fried rice didn't taste like anything but I enjoyed the boneless spare ribs. The general tso was decent as well. Nothing fancy but a place to stop by if you want quick Chinese takeout. read more

Number One Chinese - General Tso's Chicken Combo / - Chinese Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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Our first time ordering from Number One. I was thoroughly impressed and so very happy with the order. The food was outstanding! They followed a few instructions we added and with that, their service was on point. We were careful to order and rate basic selections. Perfecto. Next time we get a little menu creative. BTW... their white rice was honestly the best. Light and fluffy. Super goooooood! I mean who usually eats the rice! That's bc it's flat and bland. Not here. Number One really was named accordingly. Thanks for being awesome!! Pix next time. Too hungry lol! read more

I can't believe I have not completed a review for Number One! We have been faithful customers for the last three years. The food is always hot and fresh. We have not had a bad meal. Mei fun, Lo mein, dim sum, sesame chicken, sweet and sour chicken, curry shrimp and veggies are all amazing. The order is always correct and great value considering today's inflation costs. Love this place! Please share photos of your favorites so we can try too! read more

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Food was very good! We picked up a carryout and staff were friendly and helpful. They also gave us a promotional refrigerator magnet!

We stumbled upon this Chinese storefront while driving by and had a feeling it would be great when I saw the 80's style yellow sign stating No 1. chinese food and I was right! We ordered the lunch specials: Beef and broccoli with Pork fried rice, and Boneless ribs with pork fried rice. Both dishes came with either Soda, Soup or Eggroll, we opted for soda, (I tried a spiced coke which tastes like candy your Grandmother would have) Not bad, an interesting flavor of coke. As for the dishes, they were flavorful, fresh, and hit the spot. Those salt sensitive would be happy, the dishes were not heavily salted. The portions were fair, and the food came prepared quickly. We dined in (seating very limited) like two tables but service was quick and friendly. If you're looking for a satisfying and delicious meal, this is the place to go! Highly recommend! read more

Ordered the chicken with broccoli, a classic and delicious, hit the spot immediately. Usually I have to order the broccoli well done because it comes too hard, and I forgot to mention it in the delivery, but happy to report, there was no need because it was perfectly cooked, and a good balance between sift and a little crunchy. Service was okay, as delivery came within the hour, but not too shabby for a place approximately 10 minutes away. read more

Number One Chinese - Chicken with Broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Scallion pancakes were really greasy. Boneless spareribs were overcooked and chewy. The dumplings were really good, but I hated how sweet the dipping sauce was. Egg roll was excellent. Loved the homemade duck sauce. Lo Mein was ok, nothing special. Fried rice looked like yellow rice, but I'm not a fan to begin with I just got that for my wife. The general Tsao's was really good. Overall, if it was just mains I'd be happy, but the appetizers were just so-so. read more

Was new to the area and was on the hunt for some solid Chinese food. A friend of my kids' mom actually suggested I check it out. First of all let me just say, if you want an authentic Chinese takeout spot experience, go here! From the homemade ice tea, to the quick service of FRESH and DELICIOUS food this spot definitely delivers. Price point is solid and the service and food are spot on. read more

Unfortunately Number One is not number 1, more like number 8. I got fooled. The menu suggested plain lobster sauce had meat. So I ordered shrimp with lobster sauce. There was minuscule pork and watered down sauce. I was so looking forward to hitting the jackpot of good old fashioned thick garlicky, lobster sauce with pieces of ground pork. Another failure on my part. The fried pork dumplings were on the small side, but the too sweet sauce ruined it for me. Also too much Chinese 5 spice. Will not return, still looking for old school lobster sauce. read more

Truly the best Chinese food around, best general tsos chicken and sauce in the area!!

First time. Food was great. Dem Sem were fantastic. Wonton/eggdrop was by good. Overall good food. Fast delivery. Will be back.

Our favorite local place for take out Chinese food! The hot and sour soup is amongst the best I've ever had. Chow fun, mooshoo pork, low mein, and beef and broccoli are all excellent. Owner is wildly energetic, and super nice. Would recommend for take out Chinese food anytime. read more

So good on our way back for more right now general Taos tofu, rangoons, garlic chicken etc.,

I've been getting lunch specials from here as of late and it's a great deal. Typical NY style Chinese food in the heart of matawan. Get the vegetable fried rice and veggie egg roll for the same price. read more

I wanted to like this place but ordered wontons and pork was still raw and pink. Will not return.

This place is so good! Every dish I've gotten has been delicious... chicken and broccoli, yang chow fried rice, fried chicken wings, hot and sour soup, all of the udon noodle dishes... they add an extra flavor profile than most Chinese places, I can't place what it is but it really takes the dishes up a level. They also add a lot of meat to their hot and sour soup, which is awesome and not cheap! Food is ready quickly, whether pick up or delivery (I've done both). This is my new Chinese go-to spot, def better than J&P (which I used to love). I just wish they did more traditional dishes like wonton soup (Chinatown style). read more

Bang for your buck :-) everything has flavor and isn't overly salted, and they make sure to pack extra.

Some of the best Chinese food ANYWHERE! I particularly love their curry shrimp. It's spicy and very tasty. The customer service is great as well. read more

This place has good food. The price is on par with area restaurants. Service is fast. The restaurant is clean and the people are friendly. The only drawback is there is no parking behind the restaurant only on the street parking. Municipal parking is available across the street. The chicken wings with pork fried rice is worth the trip. read more

Number One Chinese - the front of the restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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Probably one of the best Chinese food places I've had in a long time. Speedy delivery and the food is always hot. read more

As Transplant New Yorker to NJ it's not easy finding decent take out Chinese food. No 1 Chinese is certainly not fancy but they do a good straight up job of fast American style Chinese take out. read more

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Tonight was my first time ordering from Number One Chinese in Matawan. I live in Hazlet and the food arrived quickly and the driver was polite and asked if he could leave it on my porch, which I prefer due to Covid-19 health concerns, I have to say, I am highly impressed by the service and quality of the food. Everything was very tasty and fresh!!! I ordered shrimp toast, chicken wings, chicken egg foo young, and Kung Pao chicken. The chicken egg foo young is my all-time favorite, I've had it from many restaurants, but honestly tonight was the best I've ever had!! It was very fresh, not greasy, not over cooked, it was sooo good! I'm making Number One Chinese my favorite Chinese take-out place now. Thanks Number One! read more

This the best Chinese food around if you want amazing food great chicken wings go to Number 1 Chinese in Matawan Nj you won't be disappointed read more

After reading so many positive reviews, I expected the food to be somewhat good at this restaurant. We placed a very large order and none of the food was outstanding. A total waste of money. It is extremely difficult to find a decent Chinese restaurant in our area. We were truly disappointed. The won ton soup was bland and the dumplings hard as rocks, boneless roast pork was all dried up and disgusting. So very disappointed. We will not being ordering from here again! read more

Been getting take out food here for years...never had any complaints and the food is always consistent... Great deal on lunch specials...order 4..and the 5th one is free. Caring owners and workers... read more

I moved to the area not too long ago and this is walking distance from my apartment; needless to say, this is a weekly staple for me! My usual order is general Tso's tofu and veggie fried rice, and both are consistently excellent! My friends have also said great things about the general Tso's chicken, the vegetable dumplings, roast pork lo mein, and the house special lo mein. The owners are always working and are very friendly, service is quick as well. read more

I like the mei fun. Every other Chinese food place I've tried it at has thicker noodles then what I prefer. This place has them perfect lol

This has been my go to Chinese for over 10 years, unfortunately the last time my general tso's was sub-par, the spare ribs blah, and the egg foo young was burnt. Will give them one more try. I would give a 4 if not for this last go 'round read more

Definitely more of a cheap takeout joint. Absolutely zero atmosphere 3 tables kinda dirty, but $5.25 for lunch special including soup, tea or soda is a super value. Unfortunately the hot & sour soup lacked flavor and was more sour then hot but had lots of the usual ingredients. The shrimp with lobster sauce had plenty of semi medium shrimp, overly watery lobster sauce. The pork fried rice with tons of pork & carrots had decent flavor but missed the mark due to the dryness. I mean come on, a Chinese place should be able to get rice right? The tea is bag Boo. No reason to dine in and as I said super cheap for take out, but if you want quality you better look else where. read more

I've tried many different dishes from here. Everything tastes made to order and is delicious! Fast and convenient service. It can sometimes be hard to park if picking up but worth the wait. read more

Good food! Found them on a whim after being fed up with my usual place giving me bad food and bad attitudes and I found the opposite with these guys. Incredibly friendly staff. The woman who works here specifically remembered us after one visit and always asks how we are even when we're just ordering over the phone. The lo mein is incredible with the perfect amount of sauce, flavor, and veggies (they even put mushrooms in it!). They have the best fried rice around too, hands down, and the whole thing becomes very affordable with some great discounts and coupons they have available. read more

Stopped in here for the 1st time. Food was good but not exceptional however; since most of the Chinese food places around here are pretty mediocre, I'll be returning to this place. read more

Very friendly and good with timely orders, food is fresh not greasy at all, one of the best takeout places I've had. Special mention, during this pandemic they have the best contactless measures in place to ensure customer safety, very impressed read more

Number One is very clean and always serves good quality food. I have been a customer for years and never have been disappointed. Some of my favorite dishes are the chicken with garlic sauce, beef with pepper and tomato, and broccoli with garlic sauce. read more

Terrible service, rude on the phone and in person. The food is disgusting and old, not one but twice I found hair in my food which is a health violation. Never go here they are money hungry and do not care about there customers!!!! read more

Great hole in the wall takeout Chinese place. Best egg rolls I've ever had. We always order extra. General Tso's chicken, orange chicken, chicken with garlic sauce are all winners. The shrimp in the General Tso's shrimp are impressively large and tasty. read more

The best Boneless ribs I've ever had. Been getting take out from this place for years. Never disappointed.

JUST REMEMBER IF YOU DON'T ASK FOR THE DISCOUNTS ON THEIR MENU THEY WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY GIVE IT TO YOU. Otherwise the foods pretty good (better than any of the other chinese take outs the deliver in the area). The prices are comparable to the others in the area also. read more

Fresh and delicious take out Chinese Food. The fried wings here are the best! Egg rolls are delicious. Will definitely be back.

Great take-out for Chinese. Really good Lo-mein and General Tso's. definitely will be coming back for more! Just wish they had an online menu I could find! read more