Chen Wok Express

I was shopping at another place and I heard staff talking about getting this for lunch. Coincidentally, I just so happen to have been going to the grocery store in that same mall as my next stop so I thought, "Perfect."I did not realize it was a ,"To-Go" type of buffet style place where the food is left out in chaffing dishes and then scooped into to go styrofoam containers, not plates. I am not a fan of these types of places in general, and even less so since Covid. Since I was there anyway, and I cannot seem to find a good Chinese food place in town after 40 years of searching, I decided to try it and to get lunch. There are some tables to eat at inside. Plastic forks are really not for me when I go out. There was a language barrier between me and the server so I am not sure I got what I ordered. I ordered, and think I got, the 2 lunch pick special. This comes with I think a choice of two items and then in addition a choice between noodles or fried rice in addition to the two items. That was confusing because as far as I could tell is was not noted anywhere or I just missed it. Needless to say we were both confused when she kept pointing to the two items in frustration. I chose the rice and figured I would just pay extra if I had to. I do not think I did but the receipts are not itemized so I will never know. Ha! Boy, did she pile on the food though. There was a lot. I picked the mixed vegs and the spicy beef and I got three meals out of it. The bill was 13 dollars with the drink. Not a bad deal at all since i paid more for the bottled drink. The 2 pick specials I believe was advertised for $8.95. The food was not as hot as it should be which is partly why I do not like these types of set ups. I stopped eating at buffets years ago. The spice level on the beef was really good though. The food was okay, not bad and not write home about, or here, great. The leftovers were better because I could heat them up as hot as I wanted, The soda machine was broken. Grrrr! I got a bottle of soda out of the fridge. They do not give fortune cookies with the meal. I would go back if I was very hungry and needed leftovers. I probably would not go out of my way to eat here again as far as experience goes. Like I said it was not bad it just is not the experience I look for when I go out and there are better Chinese food places in town. I want to sit down when I go out with actual flatware not plastic and do not usually want premade food that has sit out for hours. If I want "To -Go" I usually use the Drive-Thru or get delivery. However, with that said, that does not mean you might not like it for an average lunch. Keep in mind, a lot of new Yelpers do not necessarily understand the star system.

I love trying new places and I'm glad I tried this one. Got the chicken Chow Fun and chicken skewers.Delicious!!!

Thank you so much for filling my craving! I have been looking for a new place since my all time favorite "Mings" closed. The egg drop soup is amazing it even has the tofu I so love. Great taste, portion size, and price!

Great owners & staff. You never know who you may see there. The food is great, love the beef,soup,noodles, egg roll, pork slices.

Food is ok, not great. Kinda greasy. Employees really should not pick up plastic bowls and lids by putting their hands inside the bowls (where the food is going) with the same hands just used to handle cash. Some basic hygiene standards, please!

I ordered delivery from here twice and both times it was super quick! Whenever I get chinese, I get lo-mein and here's the reason they get three stars: Their noodles were disappointing. Bland and odd. HOWEVER, the steamed dumplings and a lot of their entrees are actually decent. Good when you've toked a bit and don't wanna drive somewhere. Just avoid the lo-mein.

Honestly 4 stars because although it's not that great of Chinese food, it smacks as high food or drunk food, the Lo mein noodles are AMAZING especially if u add soy sauce, other than that the meat and stuff is really just ok not great not amazing but not bad either just ok, also very decent for its price

we received our order quickly, and it all tasted very good, but my children and I became violently ill. We ate it this afternoon and are still vomiting , at 2 am. do not order seafood from them

If you're looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant, go no further. This place is authentic affordable, and most importantly local. All the sauces and dishes are freshly made. Little hole in the wall restaurant vibes.

this place is mediocre. the lady was so rude and when we asked for sweet and sour sauce three times she still didn't give us not one. no forks in the bag when we asked. and no receipt. seriously if you're going to forget all the things we asked for multiple times at least be nice.