China Chef - City of New York

The manager, who was also present, took the time to explain the restaurant's philosophy of positive community outreach. He mentioned, “We view our community members not just as customers, but as family. If the cost of the free meals exceeds our budget, we’re willing to dip into our own pockets to help those in need.” With such a compassionate attitude, I wholeheartedly recommend China Chef to anyone looking for a great dining experience.

I ordered vegetable lo mein, and the vegetables were not fresh; they tasted sour and spoiled. When I called to complain, I ended up arguing with a lady who insisted I didn’t know what fresh vegetables were. After being closed for months during the pandemic, I expected a significant improvement in customer service and food quality, but it seems they used outdated ingredients. I do not recommend eating here.

The house special fried rice was excellent, and the fries were good too. However, I found the fried chicken wings to be overly fatty and undercooked. They really needed to be fried better to address the excess grease. I wasn't pleased with them at all. I suggest reworking the chicken wings, as they also had a strange flavor.

The food is outstanding, and the service is excellent. I highly recommend it!

The owners seem to treat this place like it’s a family business with their young children working for them. When I called to place an order, a little girl answered the phone. I asked if I could speak to her mom or dad, but she said no and hung up on me. I was just concerned that the kids might make a mistake with my order, which is why I wanted to talk to their parents.