Chen's Kitchen – Chinese
The air at Chen's Kitchen hums with the rhythmic sizzle of seasoned woks and the fragrant, ginger-laced steam rising from stacks of bamboo dim sum baskets. This inviting neighborhood haunt transforms fresh ingredients into a vibrant tapestry of flavors, where golden-glazed roasts and hand-pulled noodles offer a soulful celebration of traditional Chinese culinary artistry.
126 A, Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY, 11596 +1-516 877 7928 https://www.chenkitchen.com/Rating: 4.2/5 (94 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, low-carb, low-fat, pescatarian, paleo, plant-based, low-cholesterol
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 AM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise this local takeout spot for its friendly, family-run service and generous portions. Standout dishes include the "best" boneless spare ribs, orange chicken, and General Tso’s, though the pork fried rice with its authentic "wok-hay" flavor is a surprising favorite. While some soups and sauces receive mixed feedback, guests appreciate the tender meats, fast order completion, and excellent value, making it a reliable weekly choice for many.
Menu
- Spring Roll - $2.32: Pastry filled with vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Roast Pork Egg Roll - $2.32: Crispy egg roll filled with tender roast pork. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Shrimp Roll - $2.32 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Pan Fried Wonton w. Garlic Sauce(10) - $6.97 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Toast(4pcs) - $5.78: Crispy toasted bread topped with shrimp and a hint of spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat
- Fried Wonton(10) - $6.97: Crispy fried wontons with a delicate filling. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat
- Roast Pork - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat
- Bar-B-Q Spareribs - $11.83 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat
- Fried Dumpling(8) - $9.13: Crispy fried pastry filled with flavors, perfect as a snack or appetizer. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Steamed Dumpling(8) - $9.13: Tender dumplings filled with a delicate balance of flavors, steamed to perfection. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Veg. Dumpling(8) - $9.13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steamed Veg. Dumpling(8) - $9.13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (8) - $9.45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Wings - $8.69: Crispy fried chicken wings, served hot and ready to enjoy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat
- Scallion Pancake - $6.43: Crispy fried pancake filled with scallions.
- Edamame - $6.75: Steamed soybeans in the pod, sprinkled with sea salt.
- Fried Shrimp(12) - $7.83: Crispy fried shrimp served.
- Teriyaki Beef(2) - $7.45: Tender beef strips glazed with a sweet teriyaki sauce.
- Chicken on Stick(2) - $6.43 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Cold Noodles w. Sesame Sauce - $6.43: Chilled noodles tossed in a rich and nutty sesame sauce, served refreshing and light. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Boneless Spareribs - $11.39 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pu Pu Platter( For 2) - $16.74: 2 Spareribs, 2 pcs shrimp toast, 2 Fried Shrimp, 4 Chicken Wings, 2 Beef Sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- French Fries (L) - $6.21: Crispy, golden fries cooked to a perfect crunch. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Nuggets(10) - $6.43: Tender and crispy chicken nuggets, breaded and fried to a golden brown perfection. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crabmeat Cream Cheese Wonton - $8.59 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Scallops(10) - $7.02: Crispy fried scallops. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Bar-B-Q Wings(8) - $9.18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Wings w. Garlic Sauce(8) - $9.18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Wings - $9.18: Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in spicy buffalo sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Wonton Soup - $3.56: Tender wontons, served in a light broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Egg Drop Soup - $3.56: Classic comfort food featuring delicate egg strands in a light, flavorful chicken broth.
- Wonton & Egg Drop Soup - $4.32: Delicate wontons and thin egg drops in a light, comforting broth.
- Vegetable Soup - $3.51: Blend of vegetables in a comforting broth, served hot.
- Hot & Sour Soup - $4.21: Classic comfort soup with a balance of spicy and tangy flavors in a rich broth.
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $3.56: Tender chicken and soft noodles in a comforting, slow-cooked broth.
- Chicken Rice Soup - $3.56: Tender chicken and flavorful rice in a comforting, slow-cooked broth.
- Chicken Corn Soup - $4.75: Tender chicken and sweet corn in a comforting, creamy broth.
- House Special Soup - $9.13
- Roast Pork or Chicken Yat Gaw Mein - $7.78
- Seafood Soup - $10.48: Rich and flavorful broth filled with a variety of seafood, perfect for a comforting meal.
- White Meat Chicken Chow Mein - $8.37
- Roast Pork Chow Mein - $8.37: Tender roast pork, stir-fried noodles, and mixed vegetables in a flavorful sauce.
- Vegetable Chow Mein - $7.18: Stir-fried noodles, mixed vegetables, served in a light sauce.
- Beef Chow Mein - $9.13: Stir-fried beef, vegetables, and noodles in a flavorful sauce, served hot.
- Shrimp Chow Mein - $9.13: Stir-fried shrimp, vegetables, and noodles in a light sauce.
- House Special Chow Mein - $9.13: Shrimp Chicken & Roast Pork
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $7.07: Stir-fried rice with a variety of vegetables, served hot and perfect as a side or meal.
- Roast Pork Fried Rice - $7.61: Tender roast pork, wok-fried with rice and mixed vegetables.
- Chicken Fried Rice - $7.61: Crispy chicken and vegetables in stir-fried rice.
- Beef Fried Rice - $8.69: Tender beef and vegetables stir-fried with rice.
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $8.69: Stir-fried shrimp, vegetables, and rice
- Plain Fried Rice - $6.05: Crispy fried rice cooked to a golden brown.
- Young Chow Fried Rice - $9.02: Stir-fried rice with vegetables, meat, and eggs, served hot and fresh.
- House Special Fried Rice - $9.02: Stir-fried rice and vegetables, served hot and fresh.
- Vegetable Lo Mein - $7.51: Stir-fried noodles, mixed vegetables, served in a light sauce.
- Roast Pork Lo Mein - $8.15: Tender roast pork, stir-fried noodles, and mixed vegetables in a rich sauce.
- Shrimp Lo Mein - $9.23: Stir-fried shrimp, vegetables, and noodles in a light sauce.
- Beef Lo Mein - $9.23: Tender beef, stir-fried with vegetables and served over lo mein noodles.
- Chicken Lo Mein - $8.15: Tender chicken, stir-fried noodles, and mixed vegetables in a light sauce.
- House Special Lo Mein - $9.23: Stir-fried noodles and vegetables, served in a light sauce.
- Plain Lo Mein - $7.29: Stir-fried noodles served with a light sauce and mixed vegetables.
- Vegetable Chow Fun - $11.5: Stir-fried flat noodles with a variety of vegetables, served in a light sauce.
- Vegetable Chow Mei Fun - $11.5: Stir-fried rice noodles with a variety of vegetables, served in a light sauce.
- Singapore Chow Mei Fun - $13.66: Stir-fried thin rice noodles with vegetables and your choice of protein, served in a light sauce.
- Chicken w. Broccoli - $9.67: Tender chicken and steamed broccoli in a flavorful sauce.
- Moo Goo Gai Pan - $9.67: Tender chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables in a rich, velvety sauce.
- Chicken w. Garlic Sauce - $9.67: Tender chicken in a rich garlic sauce.
- Hunan Chicken - $9.67: Stir-fried chicken in a spicy Hunan sauce.
- C22. Sesame Chicken - $12.69: Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy sesame sauce
- C23. General Tso's Chicken - $12.69: Crispy-fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy General Tso's sauce.
- C18. Beef w. Broccoli - $12.69: Tender beef and steamed broccoli in a flavorful sauce.
- S5. General Tso's Chicken - $15.61: Chunks of chicken breaded & deep fried in amazing sweet & spicy sauce bedded with broccoli
- S1. Happy Family - $18.63: Jumbo Shrimp, scallop, beef, chicken & roast pork sauteed w. garden vegetables in tasty brown sauce
- S3. Seafood Delight - $19.6: Lobster meat, scallops, jumbo shrimp, crabmeat sauteed w. assorted vegetable in white sauce
- Water - $1.89
- Snapple - $2.97
- 2L Soda - $5.35
- Can Soda - $2.11: Choice of Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Pepsi, Iced Tea
Frequently Asked Questions about Chen's Kitchen
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the boneless spare ribs, orange chicken, General Tso’s, and pork fried rice with its authentic wok-hay flavor.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Seafood Delight, Chicken w. Broccoli, and Moo Goo Gai Pan accommodate multiple diets including high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, and low-fat.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly ($) Chinese restaurant earns a 4.2/5 rating for its authentic "wok-hay" flavor, generous portions, and excellent value.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Budget-conscious diners seeking fast Chinese takeout with generous portions, family-run service, and diverse dietary options like high-protein or gluten-free.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Rated 4.2/5, customers praise the friendly service, generous portions, and standout dishes like boneless spare ribs, orange chicken, and General Tso’s.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Chen's Kitchen is a casual, budget-friendly local takeout spot featuring friendly, family-run service and fast order completion.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The specific address is not provided, but this local neighborhood takeout spot can be reached through their website at https://www.chenkitchen.com/.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Chen's Kitchen has an overall average rating of 4.2/5, reflecting positive customer feedback regarding its food quality and service.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Chen's Kitchen is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant that diners consistently praise for providing excellent value for their money.