Chen's Chinese Bistro — Restaurant in Chandler

If you like salt this is your place. Not sure why they make the food with so much sodium that it drowns out the taste. It’s an insult to customers to do that. We have taste buds.

The Sichuan chicken looked good but it was not spicy but boy did they throw a salt shaker in the liquid brown sauce of unknown origin. What a waste of food. And they added a ton of onions. People don’t actually like to eat thick chunks of onions, it’s just a filler ingredient.

The dumplings tasted and felt microwaved. They were soft and chewy. They were also very salty. The pot stickers were supposed to be filled with vegetables and chicken but there were no vegetables and the “chicken” tasted like pork. The dumpling sauce was good.

I was expecting the fried rice to be amazing based on the reviews but it was lackluster. It had no flavor, had extremely large slices of chicken and I didn’t taste any egg. Lots of bean sprouts, peas and carrots. The rice was mushy. Another disappointing pick.

The hot and sour soup was the only good thing we had though it wasn’t very spicy the way hot and sour is supposed to be. It’s called hot for a reason. They did provide a large portion so kudos for that.

The mu shoo chicken itself was okay but not great. The pancakes were too thick and had an odd taste— they were not thin and light the way they should be. The worst part was the plum sauce. It should be sweet but nope, it was salty because everything here is salty apparently. How they can mess up plum sauce is beyond me.

They get two stars because they were nice, provided hot mustard on request and the soup was good.

To summarize: the food was not worth the drive and the cook uses way too much salt for the food to be edible. Thumbs...

A Peaceful Oasis of Culinary Bliss:

Stepping into Chen's Chinese Bistro is like finding a quiet, peaceful oasis in the middle of a busy day. The moment you walk through the door, the atmosphere is just so serene and calming. It's elegantly decorated, with soft lighting and beautiful accents that make you feel instantly at ease. It’s the perfect setting for a quiet dinner and truly a place where you can relax and savor your meal.

And oh, what a meal it is. My journey into culinary happiness began with the egg flour soup (or as they call it, Egg Flower Soup). I've had this dish at countless restaurants, but Chen's version... it's in a league of its own. With the first spoonful, my mouth quite literally exploded with happiness. The broth is a velvety, savory masterpiece, and the delicate ribbons of egg are perfectly cooked. It's a simple dish done with an extraordinary level of care and flavor.

The rest of our meal was just as incredible, proving that their commitment to authentic, high-quality food is no fluke. The Mongolian Beef and Twice-Cooked Pork were both flawlessly executed, bursting with deep, rich flavors that are simply unmatched.

The service is exceptional, and the entire experience feels personal and special. If you're looking for an authentic Chinese meal served in a wonderfully peaceful setting, Chen's is the only place to go. The amazing atmosphere and that life-changing egg flour soup make it a...

Clean large open dining room. Great helpful staff. Lots of affordable options. Chen's is a throwback family restaurant. Family style servings and great sides. You get crunchy strips and sweet and sour at your table. So everyone will find something they like. The hot and sour soup is the best I have had in years. The Egg rolls are cabbage based, with a thicker outside. The Crab puffs are addicting. They have the traditional options as well as some house options. The Honey chicken is to die for. The chicken is tender inside, crunchy outside, with honey drizzle. I suggest the brown rice with this dish. Pairs Great with teriyaki chicken or Genral Tao chicken. Great for couples dining or having a bigger gathering. They have large tables available if you need to host a large group. I suggest the lunch specials til 1pm. or family deal until close. The bathrooms are super clean. And it's easy to find on Riggs and McQueen. Same building as Dunkin Donuts and the Gym. Parking can be tricky during busy gym hours, but if you don't mind walking a bit, there is a lot of parking in the middle of business park. A side note, you will have leftovers and the food reheats very well, which makes this the perfect dinner out on a...