Chen’s 22

When I tell you I don’t normally give 5 stars across the board and to give this place all 5, means it’s that good. My boyfriend is also picky and even he agrees. This is not even where we planned to go but we do enjoy trying new place and this place DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Appetisers were melting on my tongue and the lightness is undefeated. That shrimp dumplings was my absolute favourite. And the eel roll, don’t get me started. PLEASE VISIT THIS GEM. You won’t regret it

The service was very slow except when she wanted me to get a drink before dinner. I ordered the chicken egg foo young which I usually really love and when it came out very quickly, it had a very dark brown sauce which I'm not used to. It's usually the thicker beige sauce but whatever it tasted pretty good until I got a metal piece of what looked like a scrubby in my mouth, that was obviously in the food. I called the girl over but she's mentally inept and taking care of the front desk is all she seemed to be interested in. she never came over so I spoke to the guy that was actually American, he took the object in the back. I told him I just want my check and to get out of there so he charged me for the soda and I left. Never again it's a shame because the chance in Summit years ago used to be quite famous for its Sushi and I would have bought sushi here, had I not had such a bad experience.

I regret writing this review since the restaurant is geographically so close to me. I have tried it twice but review reflects both meals. Latest was a beef dish. The portion was good as was the taste and service. The beef was “unchewable”. I think the owners have tried to cut costs with the more expensive ingredients. I will not be returning.

GROSS!! Nothing had flavor. The rice was bland, chicken wings unseasoned...crispy but too much breading sot fell out!!!AND GUESS WHAT I FOUND in my RICE ya'll...????? A BONE!! WHY WAS THERE A BONE IN MY PORK FRIED RICE???????......LIKE AlMOST CHOKED!!!! BUYERS BEWARE!! EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

This place is really good. I recommend the general tsos shrimp and the salmon avocado sushi rolls. So good!

Ordered Singapore Mei Fun and Beef Chow fun, they are pretty good but more on the salty side. There were significant amount of beef but the overall portion of the food is getting smaller

How can you call this Mapo Tofu? Does the restaurant even know what they are cooking? There is no flavor, only plain paste with half cooked tofu. With a spice bag I can even cook better Mapo Tofu myself, what a disgrace for Chinese restaurants reputation.

The general tso chicken is way to sweet plus the side of rice is way to little. They could improve the portion size. The fried rice is good

Ordered takeout here for the first time. In a strip mall off Route 22. We got egg rolls which were good, not great. Scallion pancakes were very good. Egg drop soup was good and the spicy hit and sour soup was actual hot mostly from chilli oil. My Wife got moo shu chicken and said it was good. Boneless spare ribs were ranked good not great by my Daughter. My Kung Pao chicken was very good. So a mixed bag on the food. They seemed understaffed with one guy trying to get orders out. Willing to try again.

I ordered your sesame noodles tonight and they didn't taste good. Not spoiled, just made wrong. Why was there soy sauce in the noodles and the container, and not much sesame sauce ? I think it is time to find another Chinese restaurant.

Unfortunately,the food and service is not up to par to the original Chen's 22. The eggrolls were bland and the boneless spareribs sauce was watery and also lacked flavor. The oninons in the fried rice were raw. We have been loyal customers,but will not return.

Bit of a hole in the wall gem. Service was good. Food was excellent. Great variety, well executed.

My parents and I were already in New Jersey so we decided to visit my good friend and her daughter. At first, we were heading to one of her diner spots but last minute we changed our minds and we came here instead. My good friend and her family frequently dine-in for lunch and dinner here so 老板娘Ling already knows them. The restaurant was spacious with a sushi bar near the entrance as the Sushi Chef was behind the counter slicing up sashimi. My mom ordered for the table...Sesame Jumbo Shrimp (this was definitely my favorite...totally thumbs up...very tasty dish), Taiwan Mai Fun (it was bland so I asked for some hot sauce), and Beef with Broccoli + a bowl of white rice for my good friend's daughter. My good friend ordered her favorite dish Egg Foo Yung with Pork + a bowl of white rice (these two omelets were huge...don't forget to pour the hoisin sauce over them...very tasty dish as well). OMG, we were so stuffed man! I definitely will come back whenever I am back in my good friend's neck of the woods =) Note: They are located in the Echo Plaza Shopping Center!

disappointed with food since change if ownership. The spareribs were mostly bone. The steak and vegetables consisted of mostly vegetables and something that was not steak. General Tso's had too much fatty chicken. Part of the order was missing. we ordered take out but would not consider eating in due to the very dreary atmosphere. There are are 4 Chinese restaurants on Mountain Ave. this on had better step up it's game soon.

We were in the area and looked for a place to have an early dinner. Thus, we came across Chen's 22 and agreed to give them a try. As expected, since it was early for dinner so we were the only dine-in customers there. The restaurant is on the small side, kind of long and narrow. We were greeted and seated by a friendly woman who also turned out to be our server. Interestingly, each table had a small bowl of duck sauce and a plate of crispy wide noodles on it. We had never seen that before. We started with soup. My husband and I had a cup of hot and sour soup while our son-in-law had wonton soup. The hot and sour soup had a generous amount of stock but didn't have any kick to it. Our son-in-law liked his wonton soup which had a generous amount of wontons. We used the crispy noodles in our soup. The restaurant has an extensive menu of Chinese items, as well as some Thai entrees plus sushi. We all had Chinese items. I had chicken with bok choy which consisted of small strips of white meat chicken which was on a bed of sauteed bok choy. This dish had a mild sauce and I enjoyed it as I hadn't had bok choy in sometime. My husband had chicken with garlic. He said the garlic flavoring came through very clearly. Our son-in-law had sweet and sour chicken. The chicken was fried and the sweet and sour sauce was served on the side. He, too, enjoyed his dinner. We were offered a complimentary pot of tea which we accepted. Our son-in-law got a soda. As our meal progressed, we realized that this restaurant is a true mom and pop business. Two young children (pre-school to elementary school age) sat in the restaurant and kept themselves occupied. At one point, their dad came out of the kitchen. Kudos to Mom and Dad for two very well behaved kids! We found the food to be A-OK. The portion sizes were generous and reasonably priced. Should we ever be in the area again, we would consider coming here to eat. They have their share of regular customers. While we were there, one came in for a take-out order.

Just picked up supposed roast pork lo Mein. No veggies, almost no pork, really just a box of $11 sautéed noodles. Will not be going back

Much has changed since the pre-Covid version of Chen's 22. While several of the prior negative observations have been remedied (service was attentive, complimentary bowl of fried noodles wasn't soggy), on balance the changes were in the wrong direction. It is very obvious that new management is in charge, no more so than the caliber of cooks in their kitchen. The decor has been pared-down to largely unadorned gray walls. Tables are now far fewer in number, making for an airier and more relaxed setting. They seem to have removed most of the rarely-found dishes that made Chen's 22 a special experience. A full page of their menu is now dedicated to steamed seafood pots, a trend that is now appearing everywhere. To its credit, post-Covid pricing has yet to be implemented. We began our dinner for two with Shrimp Rolls. While generous with shrimp, flavorless and unseasoned steamed cabbage was the bulk of the roll. The wrapper, however, is where this app really went off the rails. Thick, tough and bland sheets of dough were four layers thick at some points. Hats off for providing authentic mustard when requested, it was needed to bring flavor to our entrees as well. Mustard aside, the Shrimp Rolls were an embarrassment to the kitchen. We were seeking basic and uncomplicated Chinese fare, a relative rarity for us. Ordered for sharing were Pork Lo Mein and Jumbo Shrimp In Lobster Sauce; both were flavorless, unspired and cooked with the passion and attention of a cheap takeout joint. The phrase "totally lacking unami" isn't often heard when discussing Asian food, but certainly applied to these dishes. To their credit, the shrimp were large, relatively plentiful and properly cooked. Offsetting this was a very watery, unseasoned lobster sauce. The lo mein was also lacking in ginger, garlic, scallion, adequate quantities of roast pork or adequate seasoning. Where large portion size was a hallmark of the "old" Chen's 22, the current standard is barely adequate. While I won't say that this dinner didn't 'hit-the-spot' on a night when we were seeking simplicity, at $20/person there was little value for the money. I hope that the new ownership, and in particular, the kitchen staff can find their footing. For the present time we would be reluctant to return to Chen's 22 anytime soon.

I've had it with these "lunch combo special" dorks selling me rotten, spoiled, disgusting and dangerous, slimy wonton soup. I didn't call them back upon discovering this returning home to do anything other than caution them from causing anyone else any sickness or distress for attempting to do business with them. That's fair enough, right? Their reply "no." "What? I'm telling you from a twenty-year restaurant employee with a sommelier certification that your soup is spoiled." I said. "The wonton? Or the soup?" They respond. This place is just lost. And again, as I'm gonna keep saying about these places that don't even speak about offering a refund at all, much less an apology or any admission of error or fault. These places are operating with the perspective that they CAN NOT AFFORD TO LOSE $10! And that is why they can't throw away a garbage rotten spoiled product in the first place. They would rather risk their customer's health than lose TEN FREAKIN DOLLARS. You should look up about why their New Providence restaurant closed when an employee committed a ghastly brutal suicide act in the main dining room during service. Adios! Keep the $10!

Great Chinese food at a reasonable price!!! From Sushi to the standard dishes (General Tso's chicken or shrimp, Sesame chicken or beef, Sweet & Sour items, etc) to Thai specials, I have never had a bad meal at Chen's 22. I have been a customer for many years and hope to be a customer for many more!!

Decor could improve ambiance other food very good Service excellent host very friendly and accommodating Will serve Thai not on menuI

General Tso's Chicken - I ordered very spicy - didn't seem spicy at all - a lot of breading - good flavor but overall just ok Wonton Soup - tasty broth - doughy thick wontons - not my fav - just ok

Lunch portion wonton is kind is disappointing. If you want to get a small wonton order it separately if you are getting a Togo order. If not your soup will be in a paper coffee cup. Other then that it is average.

Been going since I was 2 years old! I'm 30 now! I love the sushi, the sesame chicken, pork dumplings, happy family, and the scallion pancakes! yummy!!

(3.5 stars) Years ago, one of the first jobs I ever held was located a few doors down from this longstanding Springfield institution, and I would sometimes head over on lunch breaks. Since then, Chen's has added Japanese and Thai offerings to its repertoire, but its Chinese dishes remain satisfying if unspectacular. Chen's is not a big restaurant, but it is more spacious than its narrow storefront suggests. Go when it isn't busy, and service is generally on-point. Our group of five hadn't long to wait for hot tea or any of our food. Speaking of the food, they execute competently here (nothing over or undercooked, no missing components, no excesses of grease or salt), but the flavors tend to be a bit muted. Our group went with sweet and sour pork, General Tsao's chicken, a Szechuan beef dish, a Cantonese seafood dish, and New Year's coins (coin-shaped pasta). Everything was several notches better than the run-of-the-mill takeout that is so ubiquitous down south, and the coins were something I haven't encountered elsewhere. Just the same, several of the dishes that were supposed to be spicy definitely could have used more heat. Since Hunan Spring's unfortunate decline, Chen's 22 has emerged by default as a go-to Chinese destination for return visits to New Jersey. The prompt service, balanced menu, and tasty (if toned-down) offerings make that far from a bad thing.

Very fresh food and friendly staff! Food is amazing ESPECIALLY for the prices. Michael took my order and was very nice!! :))

Only order basic food do like chicken wings and fried rice do not order anything special I ordered a green chicken curry tasted like dishwater. Super watery. Sushi was very rubbery and the salad just came with pieces of lettuce.

This is our favorite local Chinese spot. We used to eat in person before the pandemic and plan to order Christmas dinner from then this year! Good serving sizes, fresh food, best fried rice in our area, z and the inside of the restaurant is actually really nice for a casual date night

The food is terrible. This isnt just geneic Chinese... this is 'we both know you don't care and only want nutrients" bad. Firstly, the food tastes terrible. I had a 'pepper steak' and the first bite I could clearly taste seafood on it. They dont change pans for seafood or beef or whatever. I nearly threw up in my mouth. Secondly, the service was just miserable. I walked in and waited for 3 or so minutes before someone came from the back. I decided to sit at the sushi bar. This is where the story gets funny. To my surprise there was a guy all along on that awkward cut that has a sushi bar. He was literally sitting on the ground or some stool? He never said a word to me despite being 4 feet from him. He was on his dumbass phone the entire time. I could hear the ganea or actions or whatever he was doing. This place is terrible. The food is bad and generic. The service is terrible. I made a gamble here and failed. I regret buying food from these people. Never go here. Ever.

Matter has been corrected and they are once again my favorite establishment for Asian cuisine. They are back!!! Apparently they went thru an ownership change but the original owner is still in a "Consultant" capacity to show them the way. My only minor issue with new ownership is that they changed the rice to a thicker grain which I don't really care for - I wish they go back to the original so this is whey I don't patronize them as much as I've done in the past but went there twice this week already and will be going there today for some sushi. Great to have them back at least giving grown up size portions but if they're reading this please go back to the original rice you've been using since I've been going there in 2014.

Ambiance: casual Food: decent. Typical take-out Chinese fare. I ordered fried pork dumplings and the chef's special: crispy shredded beef. The dumplings were good, but the beef was too sweet. I was expecting something more spicy and savory.

The staff was really nice! I was excited to try new Chinese food but I was disappointed to find bug parts in my take out. Unfortunately, I'm not going there again.

I'm going to guess that there's new ownership at Chens. Hadn't stopped by there since before the pandemic, but wanted to get some Thai food and they had always been my "go to" for years. Quality and flavor of all the dishes was below par, and hate to say it, but we threw out about half of the food. Doubt I'll go back unless they go back to what used to work so well for years.

I hate to give this review, I have never had an issue with them until now and I have been going to them for over 15 yrs. tonight I ordered what I always order shrimp w/ ginger and scallions (so I know exactly what I should be getting) when I picked it up and returned home it was shrimp and broccoli. So I called and they had a driver drop off my correct order, however it was shrimp ginger and tons of onions no scallions in sight. I don't usually complain but if they did not have it I would have been happy to order something else, don't substitute something else. They must be under new management, bc this is the worst it has been.

This review is only about the all you can eat sushi. Which was horrible! Literally a joke to call it all you can eat sushi. It is made to order and the amount of fish that is in each roll is miniscule. There is loads of rice in each piece with a tiny tiny tiny bit of fish. The fish was see through it was so thin! The variety offered is decent, but it doesn't matter when you're just eating mountains of rice. We still laugh at how ridiculous this place is after eating there months ago. Also, they charge you extra if you leave any sushi on your plate! So beware.

I enjoy sushi, & went here for the sushi ONLY.....I was completely unimpressed. Their specialty rolls offered nothing unique or memorable, & their sashimi is priced the same as other places but they legitimately only give you ONCE piece for that price. Never tried any of their other food. I wouldn't go here of my own choice.

3.5 Stars Chicken with spinach is my favorite dish, so is the beef & broccoli with pork fried rice & egg roll. Food is always fresh & the service is on point. If you wanna save a couple of bucks, go with the lunch specials. Beef Lo Mein & Spare Rib are two of my favorites for lunch.

We ordered delivery last night.... steamed dumplings were ok, the Beef Lo Mein tasted "fishy", I had asked for Spare ribs but received boneless ribs, and the worst thing of all was the Red Snapper, IMG_7853.jpeg,.... it came as a "whole breaded fish wrapped in tin foil"....If it had been in newspaper I would've went looking for the guy from THE GODFATHER!!!!!! (Oh yes,...for $21...wtf) which explains why my bill was $53. Wow,... I would've been mad at them when I called up to complain that they got my order wrong but the fish was just absurd!!!

Omg! This place is amazing. My husband had been wanting to try here and I am so glad we did. We go there so often as the food is out of this world and the staff is friendly and the place is clean.

Nightmare in Springfield Felt like a funeral. No one here on a Wednesday. Funny smell Must be a front for something because I can't see how it stays open Hot and sour soup really was a hot syrup, too much corn starch, no ingredients Soup crackers on table were stale Chicken dish was very salty and again gooey from too much corn starch Finally vegetables were over cooked and mushy Rice was fine. Waitress nice

I don't know what these Yelp mofos be yappin about, you CAN'T go wrong with $19 all-you-can-muthafuggin-eat sushi. You just CAN'T. I don't give an ish if this place looks like a dump and the waitress is mad slow. After 15 giant spicy/crunchy tuna/salmon/spider(soft-shelled crab)/white fish hand rolls, 10 pieces of unagi and 7 pieces of octopus sashimi....I started to sweat and I got the shakes. I'm all about experiencing the highs and lows of dining, and I think I just experienced the gamut of feelings while eating here. I actually got emotional. ...hold up...gimme a second...

Would give no stars if possible!!!! I HAVE NEVER NOT TIPPED AT A RESTAURANT AND I REFUSED TO LEAVE A DIME TO THIS WOMAN. Terrible service, ambience is tacky-chic, Food was mediocre but never in a million years would I return. Waitress was rude. We had to ASK for our own drinks. Slammed plates on our table. For 3 people who ordered 3 entrees and an app.. They brought out a small bowl (like a soul bowl) of white rice to share.. When we asked for more (after 15 min of our waitress being gone from the dining room of 2 tables) she charged us $4. unbelievable ... Had to SHARE a knife for most of the meal because our waitress (who we had to basically beg for refills) never came out. No tablecloth for a 4 pm lunch? But tables after us did.. We ate off a table top with paper napkins that we had to ask for as well.. Bill was over $50 so it's not like it was a quick meal. So many other great Chinese options Nearby.. Cathays on 22 or Hunan spring in Springfield! Service THERE is so great, friendly and the food is wonderful. My family was upset we spent our money and afternoon at this catastrophe.. Don't ruin your quality time with yours as we did

They were open at 9:00 with no line which is probably not a good thing. Two issues with my meal. First the "jumbo shrimp" with lobster sauce is not jumbo shrimp. And I ordered broccoli with garlic but they delivered beef with broccoli. I'm sure it was on purpose. Hadn't had Chinese in a long time. Was exactly what I expected. Prob won't come back.

I used to love this place. The twin lobster with garlic sauce used to be "to die for". Now it is below average. My wife thought her sushi which was excellent and filling. The Bosnia rice was good. I received a response on Yelp that the old owner knew how to make awesome meals and the new owner does not.

Been ordering from here for 7 years and yes it's a bit pricey, but it blows away all those cookie cutter take out Chinese shops that have pictures of the dishes on the wall/menu. The vegetables are fresh and you can really tell (Chicken wBroccoli, chow mein, etc). I especially like their Singapore Mai Fun dish (curry). I ate in the restaurant years ago, but we do more take out from here that eat in. The decor is average, but definitely clean. The only negative I think is their sushi, which I find is much better at some other spots (Go Sushi on 22).

I'd like to rate this place higher, because the people there were very nice, but unfortunately I can't do it. First off, the food was not very good. The fried rice had no flavor to it, and a few people at our table couldn't even eat their food. We had to wait when we got there because the receptionist was on the phone, and then several times we ran out of water and ran out of rice. Finally, the acoustics were terrible it was one of the noisiest restaurants I've ever been in and we couldn't even hear the waiter when he tried to talk to us.

Ordered takeout via Uber Eats and the food was terrible. Happy Family had a horrid odor and the meat was squishy - yes, the chicken and beef squished in our mouthes: producing the sound and feeling of dog's chew toy. This review is harsh but so was the quality of our overly-expensive dinner.

Terrible service ,,, one sushi maker and takes half hour to get your appetizer and sushi and everything in between maybe longer it was

First time here because the place next door was packed and it was a great choice. The food was great, although the sushi appetizer did take a while to arrive and they held our dinner. Again, not a big deal to me since the food was very good. Will definitely come back again.

Defiantly a good chinese food spot. They don't have these around as much anymore. Been going here for 10+ years and defiantly a pleaser. Good is fresh and the sushi is outstanding. Defiantly will return.

We were greeted warmly as soon as we walked in. The staff is very attentive and brings the food out quickly. They frequently come back to check on you and refill your drinks without you even asking. For lunch specials you get white or brown rice AND a choice of soup. The beef teriyaki was hot and savory. They offer vegan choices. They have fried noodles and duck sauce on the table while you wait. They give you hot black or green tea. The portions are huge and the prices are fair. They have fried ice cream. Come just to try that.

I went for the all you can eat sushi on the weekend. I have to say that that sushi itself was fresh and delicious. The menu have a good variety of different type of sushi to choose from. Service was good as well. The only down side I have to say is the preparation time. It did took a while before the food is ready to serve. But then I thought the food quality was good and fresh, I am not gonna make that such a big deal either. Overall, this is a nice neighborhood Japanese/Chinese restaurant to go to.

I've lived around the corner from this place for sooo many years and for some reason never come here. Me and my boyfriend decided to order take out on a whim and we couldn't be happier. We just had the most amazing dinner. Both Chinese food and sushi was absolutely out of this world! If you like avocado, you MUST get the avocado boat- it was to die for!!!!!!! this will be my new go to spot. The woman On the phone was so friendly too. Excellent and pleasant customer service!

What's great is that you can get a wide variety of Asian inspired food, from Thai to Chinese to Japanese. We had Pad Thai which was ok, enjoyed it but it was not as good as other Thai restaurant in the area. The sushi and shumai were good, and the sushi (rolls) were relatively good price and freshly made but nothing special about it. I would try other ones like their specialty rolls next time. The Chinese options are a hit with the kids, they really like the sesame chicken which comes with broccoli. The pork fried rice has a smoky flavor which is a matter of preference. Overall decent and good value. We will be back.

My wife & I had dinner here a few times. The food for the most part ok, and the service is good. The only gripe I have is the noodle crisps they give you at the table are not very fresh, they taste a little stale. All in all, not a bad place for Chinese/Japanese food

The shrimp fried rice is the best can't get enough. If I don't get that then I do the all you can eat sushi and either way I get the egg drop soup which is always on the money.

well I would've reported that my food was good, but last night me and my friend were just chatting for another hour. this couple came in and sat down. A few minutes later they freak out saying that they saw a roach!!!!! needless to say we left right away and I threw away my leftovers as soon as I got home! such a fucking waste! that's something you definitely don't want to see or hear about!

This is one of a small handful of local Chinese restaurants in the neighborhood. Has been mostly reliable until lately when the quality seems to have gone done. We've eaten there though we tended to do take-out most times.