Yen Ching Restaurant — Restaurant in Lodi

I've always loved Yen Ching, have been going for over a decade if not more to both the Stockton and Lodi locations. Yesterday I ate at the Lodi location. I have to say, food is always good but the service and personnel is not always kind or warm. Yesterday I got a lunch special. I was not allowed to substitute, they've let me do it in the past but ok, I understand the reasons and I still loved my food. The server was cold and very "NO!" To everything I asked her. When she brought me the food I asked her for some sweet and sour and she was already leaving and giving me her back. Didn't even say "ok, I'll bring it in a bit" nothing just cold. She brought me water and never came back to ask if I was ok or needed more...I half way choked with my food and still couldn't get a hold of her to bring me anything. She appeared really quickly to drop off my bill and again disappeared quickly with no chance to ask her for ANYTHING. She was rude and unkind. I try and not go as often for that reason...because of the service. Food is great...

Really picky with chinese food but decided to give this place a try because of the reviews. Wonton soup for appetizer was A++, really good. Fresh vegetables, fish, shrimp, and a hefty amount of wontons. Best I've ever had. On to the main courses, we had pork chowmein, shrimp fried rice, orange chicken, and fried chicken. I have to say everything was top notch, the chow mein had a freshness to it, the noodles had a chew to them that is hard to find, and a really good garlic flavor, a good amount of fresh vegetables also. This will be our new go to for chinese dining. Everything had a freshness to it that was surprising...

This is my favorite Chinese food in Lodi. They have both dine in (non virus times) and take out. The staff is all chinese however the hostess / cashier are young and speak very good English. This is nice if you need clarification on a menu item. There is a lot of parking, it's easy to find, an easy drive and it is in a very safe area. It's back behind the IHOP, just look for the big red doors. My personal dine in favorite the Moo Shu Pork. The chow main is a take out staple. I highly recomend this place. I don't think you...