Chef Chen Chinese Resturant

I really wanted to like this place for one reason. My name is Chen. Alas it was not meant to be. My wife and I finally stopped in for take out after moving to Pittsburgh months ago. While waiting to order the woman was on the phone justifying a wrong order that was previously picked up. "I only heard one order of...not three." Long story shortened, we had a simple take out order of wonton soup and mixed vegetables. When we got home they forgot the rice for the mixed vegetables. Really?? It's a Chinese restaurant. How do you forget the rice?? Apparently Chef Chen has the tendency to make mistakes. I overheard one and experienced one. We're never going back.

Cashew chicken and General Tso's are our go to choices, especially when trying a new place. We were VERY pleased with the flavors, quality of chicken, portion sizes and price. We got the lunch specials. Would go again when in the area.

I have been here twice. Both times I took my son out for lunch. The first time, we missed the lunch buffet and ordered off the menu. The meal was decent, but I can't speak about it in detail. I just can't remember since it was a while back.The second time, recently, we made the lunch buffet. I was surprised at the price. It was very affordable, although like most buffets, you'll get overcharged for the drinks. We were late into the buffet, like 1:45 into a 11:00 start, and the buffet cuts off at 2:30. Still, the food was fresh. I went to a different buffet in the same area once, and got won ton mush, since they had been soaking in the broth for hours.Not the case here. I did not have anything that could be considered bad or overcooked. I will admit that the fried won tons were a little lacking, but everything else was very good. There were a few dishes that stood out, most notably the black pepper chicken. The seasoning is just outstanding and and it is a memorable dish.I am picky about my fried rice, since I make it at home from time to time. I cook the parts in small batches and combine them at the very end to give my dish a great profile. The fried rice here was very good and seemed well complemented to every main dish.This is not an easy task. White rice is the standard since you can spoon any main dish over it while a good fried rice is usually considered a stand alone dish. I judge my fried rice not by just the simple dish, but by how well it mixes with other sauces. In this case, the flavor didn't overpower the additions, and the various sauces didn't fight the fried rice. Everything I mixed with it gave me a new experience.I am curious enough about the place to go back at the start of the buffet to see if the food is different when it first comes out of the kitchen. I liked that they didn't make a huge amount of a certain dish when the tray was running low. They made a smaller amount, enough for 6 or 7 servings, and I think that helped maintain the freshness of the entire buffet.My main criticism would be labeling. The signs behind the dishes, identifying the dishes have seen better days. Also, in some cases there are 2 different signs over the same dish. I've seen this before, since there is often a change in the dishes from the lunch buffet to the dinner one.I'd recommend this place to anyone. Since it sits at the end of a strip mall, there is plenty of parking. I usually don't speak to decor, unless it is really good or very bad. You have tables? Great. You have chairs? Good. Clean silverware? Fabulous. Other than that, I'm not really caring about if you chose a carp or a peacock to hang on your wall.Is the food good? Yes. Is the service good? Not stellar, but good enough for a buffet. Is it affordable? Yes. That is all the review I can give you. That is all the review I think you need.

The black pepper chicken here is my favorite Chinese dish I've had ever, anywhere. It is simply AMAZING. Service can be a little slow, and the inside looks a little dive-y, but there is ample seating, and everything is made up for by the amazing food. When I've had the buffet, it is small but has a nice variety of items. 5 stars for the black pepper chicken, 4 stars overall. Love this place!

Everything I have tried there has been excellent . I'm retired now and on a fixed income and you can not beat their prices ! Especially the Lunch specials .

I order lunch from here at least 5 times a month. My food is always hot and good. One of my favorite fried rice places.

I have not ordered for awhile. Normally pretty good for the combination lo mein. Picked an order up after work and noodles mushy and very little meat and what was in it was rubbery and not good flavor. Feel as if it was leftover and not fresh. I will not go back for what I paid and the decline in food quality.

Whenever I order takeout they always seem to mess up my order. They either forget the rice, give me the wrong rice or give me the wrong food period. I called today to tell them they gave me the wrong thing and she said that Is what I ordered. I check with my family who also heard me order and said that she was not correct. Then she hung up on me. Also, whenever you order beef and broccoli or chicken and broccoli be prepared to get very little beef or chicken and get mostly broccoli. I try to support them being a local business but this will be my last time ordering from Chef Chen's.

First time trying this place and I ordered through door dash. The food came very quickly. And everything I ordered was spot on. The General Tso's chicken was amazing. Also the Chicken Lo Mein was excellent. It was hot and fresh. I would order from Chef Chen again in a heartbeat.

Their steamed dumplings are really good! So are their spring rolls.The interior is very clean and cozy. I have only dined in once service was good and buffet had no complaints.I usually just order steamed dumplings to go as their dumplings are really good.Some of their fried dishes have a tendency to be very greasy so be aware of that if you order.