May Jen Restaurant

Chinese restaurant · University

May Jen Restaurant

Chinese restaurant · University

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47 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226

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Authentic Chinese, takeout, vegetarian, fresh ingredients, egg foo young  

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47 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226 Get directions

mayjenrestaurant.com
@may_jen_restaurant

$10–20 · Menu

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47 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226 Get directions

+1 716 986 9866
mayjenrestaurant.com
@may_jen_restaurant

$10–20 · Menu

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Family-run since 1981 across from UB South, May Jen blends Cantonese roots with Sichuan and Thai touches in a refreshed dining room and patio. Known for ginger garlic chicken and steadfast service, it remains a community standby praised by local food writers.

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Jonathan Higgins

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Charming little Chinese restaurant that’s been running since the 80s according to Tom, our server. Speaking of Tom, our friendly server was prompt and our food arrived quickly. I ordered the ginger garlic chicken with steamed rice and had the egg drop soup as part of their lunch menu. The food is saucy and very classic American Chinese food and we all enjoyed our dishes. I recommend this place for an easy lunch and I’d come back again. Did I mention we showed up a little before opening and they let us in and seated us anyway? Cool little place.

J H

Google
Very clean restaurant where you can dine inside or just have take out. Service was fast and owner was very friendly. If you order using the app Toast, you can accumulate points towards to obtain discount rewards. Egg foo young- Choice of protein.. Pattie’s were not greasy and decent amount of shrimp (my choice of protein). Would’ve like if the gravy was thinner and not so thick Singapore rice noodles- Throughly enjoyed the curry flavor, and appreciated the spiciness was at a level that was enjoyable to me. (You can choose spice level) Fried rice- typical fried rice

Sarah Malczewski

Google
YUM! My husband and I have been searching for a great Chinese place and we lucked out with May Jen. We dined in for restaurant week and were very impressed with the food and service. Our waiter was very charming, funny, and sounded like he had the perfect soothing late night radio host voice. He was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had about the menu, including offering some of his recommendations. My husband got the Hunan beef restaurant week special and it was so incredibly tender. Of course I stole a few bites! I had the General Tso dinner for one combo. The items I chose were Wonton soup, a pork egg roll, and vegetable fried rice. Everything was absolutely delicious. The chicken was lightly breaded, which made it so enjoyable. I've been disappointed with other Chinese places and the loads of breading they are putting on the chicken for General Tso. But this dinner was perfection. I would absolutely come back. It is a bit pricey, but the quality of the food makes the cost worth it.

frank

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I got takeout yesterday . For years i have thought May Jen was a great restaurant with great food . THe best Chinese in the area . Unfortunately yesterdays food was very bad . Either chef has changed or just had a bad day ???? Eggrolls were soo over cooked and had no taste ! Sesame noodles also tasteless. Chicken/ Broccoli had no flavor. Even the fortune cookies were old and stale ! one good dish was Crispy prawns . It was delicious . Dont know if i will return after years of enjoying all of MayYen dishes

Gladys Santiago

Google
The food was so good the customer service was awesome the food was kind of pricey very delicious 😋🤤

J B

Google
Most expensive Chinese food in the area, but it’s worth it. The food is always hot, fresh, and ready at exactly the pick up time you were told. The tangerine chicken is so flavorful and the crab rangoons never disappoint. The dine in area of the restaurant is very clean as well.

Gregory Kulka

Google
Hands down the best Chinese food in the Buffalo area. Fresh, quality ingredients, freshly and expertly prepared. We had the Ginger Garlic Chicken and pan fried Egg Foo Young. Both were awesome!

Laura Slaughter

Google
My husband and I ordered from this restaurant for the first time after looking at reviews on a Facebook post. We ordered shrimp, egg foo yong fried chicken wings, vegetable fried rice and two shrimp eggrolls .We picked up and my husband went into retrieve our order. He stated everything inside was nice and clean. When we got home we realized the food was so salty. Everything. We could barely eat it... I know we both have high blood pressure form the one bite we took. We couldn't even finish the food. We won't go back.