Chen Mommy Kitchen

Chen Mommy Kitchen meals were such a lifesaver during the postpartum period. I love that I didn't have to worry about ensuring that I was eating stuff that was good for my body recovery and for breast-feeding; that was all taken care of with the pre-defined menu. The best part, and what set Chen Mommy Kitchen above the various competitors, was that Ms Jane, the owner, was willing to work with me on using my own glass containers. I was able to supply a combination of mason jars and glass food storage containers to their driver and they would bring them back filled with food. It was way better for the environment and much easier for reheating the food safely as well. I was also pleasantly surprised that they were willing to deliver fresh all the way to Norwalk, Connecticut. Finally, most importantly, Ms Jane was extremely accommodating and flexible. The quantity of food was much more than I could eat in my exhausted post-partum state and Ms Jane never minded me asking to reschedule a food delivery for a few days later. That was helpful to take away any stress of wasting food. The only thing that I would've done differently was that I selected the organic menu, and it was made clear from the beginning that not 100% of the food would be all organic due to unavailability of organic options in some ingredients. In the end, I had no idea what was or wasn't organic, but thankfully everything tasted extremely fresh and high quality regardless. Their soups are to die for - every single one has been absolutely delicious. Thank you, Ms Jane and the Chen Mommy Kitchen team for making my post-partum experience so much better!

When I became pregnant, my mom (who is not local) started researching postpartum delivery services. She was going to come help with my baby for a few weeks but not the full month, so thought it’d be good to try the service. We sampled a couple other spots and went with Chen Mommy. It’s walkable from Murray Hill LIRR station if you want to go and sample them and don’t have a car. They did seem to be the best option in the NYC area given that they are inspected by health bureau and had the best balance of taste and Taiwanese style home cooking. We chose 21 days because it was flexible enough to spread out over the full month. The portions are huge even at the tasting, so it was likely that my husband and I were not going to finish each delivery in one day. We pre booked in advance for my Oct 2024 due date. The prices did go up in May 2024 so we booked in advance of that. It was easy to contact them to start right after I came home from the hospital. After finishing the full 21 days, I can agree with other reviewers that the dishes can feel repetitive over time. There’s good variety if you look at just a 1 week window, but after awhile it is the same. The meat quality is generally not the best, but I think my husband and I concluded the vegetable variety is the best thing from this service. I also generally liked all the desserts. The one problem with this service is that it is banchan style and there are so many plastic containers used. We wish they just put everything into a bento box style so that there isn’t so much plastic container waste. They cook with very little oil and salt for a good reason, but I began feeling more recovered after about 1.5weeks and we started adding salt for additional flavor, especially to the soups. We requested a couple days skipped here and there, and also requested for one less soup dish (and double up on other dishes) since it was difficult to finish those. They would send two extras of vegetable or meat dishes which was nice. The 麻油雞 which is an everyday item in the 3rd week wasn’t very good, so I ended up asking to switch back to the kidney (which is an everyday item in the 2nd week). In terms of delivery timing, we were told our delivery window would typically be around 9-10am, but it was really inconsistent throughout the 21 days. Sometimes the food would not be delivered until noon. This generally was not a big deal since we would usually need to finish leftovers from prior days, but it can be a bit annoying if you expected to prepare the breakfast or lunch food at a certain time. Btw the delivery is usually free to most areas of NYC, I believe Jersey is an extra charge since they deliver all the way from flushing. In total we had 4 different drivers deliver, who would either call or text when the food is delivered (my doorman building only allows food delivery to be dropped off at the lobby). Overall I think the service is worthwhile especially since cooking or deciding what food to order (even if NYC has a ton of food options) is just an additional task to worry about in that first month postpartum, so it is reducing decision making. For my second child I would probably only do it for 7days though. FYI I only formula fed.

Just went for taste testing with wife, mom and sister to sample the quality of the food. Let me tell you, we were thoroughly impressed with the postpartum meals we tasted. It was exactly how my Taiwanese mom would cook it. The meals completely taste straight out of Taiwan. So yummy!!! They deliver fresh meals (3 meals daily w desserts and drinks) to your door 6 days a week. The service by Jane Chow was also top notch. We signed up for the service on the spot. They have English and Chinese menus on their website. Check it out if you’re looking for confinement period food services. This is the place to go. So pleased that my wife found this gem of a place!

As a first-time mom, I cannot recommend this postpartum meal service enough! It was truly a lifesaver during those early weeks of breastfeeding and recovery. The meals were not only nutritious and delicious, but the service was also flexible and completely fuss-free—exactly what every new mom needs. Jane is absolutely the best—so thoughtful and supportive, and her meals felt like a warm hug every time. The portions were so generous that I could even share them with my husband. Highly recommend! 🍚

I ordered two weeks postpartum meal plan from chen mommy kitchen. It reliably delivered to my door every morning, for the three meals for that day except Saturday for the entire weekend. Each day usually composed with four main courses, three congees(two sweet and one savory), two Chinese medicine infused soups, steamed scrambled eggs, sesame oils healing dish, Chinese medicine infused drink and two rice. I like the high quality cooking materials they use, clean and careful cooking, and timely delivery. I don’t know Chinese medicine but the meal service saved me headache of cooking or thinking about what takeout to order.

Chen Mommy kitchen is fantastic! Ms.Jane Chow is very helpful, attentive and professional. Their meals are delicious, thoughtful and nutritious, perfect for moms in postpartum recovery. This is the second time we have used their service. Postpartum is an extremely busy and stressful period, knowing that we can always count on a good meal that would nourish the mom in postpartum recovery, is a big relief. I am so happy that we have found Chen Mommy Kitchen, and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a great meal plan in postpartum care.

My wife ordered the postpartum meals for a few weeks after a really difficult birth. They personalized the meals according to my wife's needs. The quality was great and my wife really felt that it helped her get stronger. You could tell that the quality of the ingredients was great. Although they offered delivery in New Jersey (where we live), I did pickup the meals myself weekly since I was working in the area. My wife was really satisfied and the restaurant staff was really nice so I would highly recommend Chen Mommy Kitchen.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Chen Mommy. I ordered 30 days of their post-surgery meal. The portions were completely sufficient for two people. The dishes had a great variety, I loved the soups (broth) (two different types per day). I felt light & healthy eating the meals, the flavors were comforting Taiwanese dishes, and i definitely account my speedy recovery to their meals. I also highly recommend adding the chicken essence. They are fast & responsive on email, Jane was super helpful and provides excellent service. Highly recommend!

When I became pregnant, my mom (who is not local) started researching postpartum delivery services. She was going to come help with my baby for a few weeks but not the full month, so thought it'd be good to try the service. We sampled a couple other spots and went with Chen Mommy. It's walkable from Murray Hill LIRR station if you want to go and sample them and don't have a car. They did seem to be the best option in the NYC area given that they are inspected by health bureau and had the best balance of taste and Taiwanese style home cooking. We chose 21 days because it was flexible enough to spread out over the full month. The portions are huge even at the tasting, so it was likely that my husband and I were not going to finish each delivery in one day. We pre booked in advance for my Oct 2024 due date. The prices did go up in May 2024 so we booked in advance of that. It was easy to contact them to start right after I came home from the hospital. After finishing the full 21 days, I can agree with other reviewers that the dishes can feel repetitive over time. There's good variety if you look at just a 1 week window, but after awhile it is the same. The meat quality is generally not the best, but I think my husband and I concluded the vegetable variety is the best thing from this service. I also generally liked all the desserts. The one problem with this service is that it is banchan style and there are so many plastic containers used. We wish they just put everything into a bento box style so that there isn't so much plastic container waste. They cook with very little oil and salt for a good reason, but I began feeling more recovered after about 1.5weeks and we started adding salt for additional flavor, especially to the soups. We requested a couple days skipped here and there, and also requested for one less soup dish (and double up on other dishes) since it was difficult to finish those. They would send two extras of vegetable or meat dishes which was nice. The 麻油雞 which is an everyday item in the 3rd week wasn't very good, so I ended up asking to switch back to the kidney (which is an everyday item in the 2nd week). In terms of delivery timing, we were told our delivery window would typically be around 9-10am, but it was really inconsistent throughout the 21 days. Sometimes the food would not be delivered until noon. This generally was not a big deal since we would usually need to finish leftovers from prior days, but it can be a bit annoying if you expected to prepare the breakfast or lunch food at a certain time. In total we had 4 different drivers deliver, who would either call or text when the food is delivered (my doorman building only allows food delivery to be dropped off at the lobby). Overall I think the service is worthwhile especially since cooking or deciding what food to order (even if NYC has a ton of food options) is just an additional task to worry about in that first month postpartum, so it is reducing decision making. For my second child I would probably only do it for 7days though. FYI I only formula fed.

Amazing experience, post partum did the 2 week organic meal delivery. It arrives everyday in the morning and the staff were super responsive to my questions. It's a bit pricey but it gives you Chinese comfort food for post partum when your mom isn't around to do some cooking. It's just like how my mom used to cook. Lots of collagen rich soups and veggies with rice porridge. The meals are enough for more than one person. They also give you dessert and a drink for the day. I would definitely recommend for anyone who is focusing on their newborn and doesn't want to deal with cooking for the day or ordering food. Food was tasty and healthy not sweet nor salty you can add more if you prefer more yourself.

Excellent delivery services for postpartum meals for the aftercare pregnancy. My wife liked their meals and services! 5 stars all around! Great food!

We used Chen Mommy when my son was born and their food was delicious, thoughtfully curated, and made my postpartum recovery process much smoother, because I didn't need to worry about food. My Chinese Mother-in-law was impressed by the quality and flavoring! We will definitely use them again in the future.

My hubby and I are preparing for Baby #2 and we really didn't wanna be bothered with taking care of 2 kids under 2 years old and making meals for ourselves. Therefore we decided to just sign up for Chen Mommy's kitchen postpartum meal plans.I didn't wanna order from them originally cause it is very pricey, but it's definitely worth the convenience. Jane, the Owner, is very flexible and is not pushy at all when picking out a package plan. I signed up for the 3 weeks meal plan but she said if I wanted to sign up for the 4 weeks plan, I can let her know a week in advance and I'll only have to pay for the difference between the 2 packages. She also said if it's too much food, I can get the food delivered every other day instead of every day. I'm not a fan of internal organs so she said I can switch it out for something else. Jane caters to your needs whether you want organic options or need a special diabetic option. We went for a sample testing, and to my surprise, it was quite tasty yet still healthy. Several friends have used their services before and said they had good experience with them. Jane just ask you to call them 8 weeks in advance due to high demands. I was shy of 7 weeks but she was able to accommodate. Also a plus, our extremely picky daughter enjoyed the sample tasting too (the sample tasting did not have any herbs in it so she was able to taste it).

I found Chen mommy through Yelp and used them for my postpartum meals. I went for a tasting and really enjoyed their food. Usually have to book at least a month prior to estimated due date. Jane was able to accommodate me last minute which was awesome. It really helped postpartum as I did not have to worry about food. The meals were delivered daily except for Sunday. On Saturdays I received two orders, one for that day and another for Sunday. Since I lived fairly close to the kitchen, I usually received my meals early in the morning. They offered free delivery to queens, Manhattan, and Long Island. I believe there is a delivery fee for New Jersey and Brooklyn. The delivery men spoke mandarían and would usually ring the door bell or call upon arrival. Each day I received about 15 containers of food. The breakfast was some type of pork, lots of liver in the beginning, congee, and egg. The were always two large containers of soups. The first week I also had shenghua soup. The lunches and dinners included rice, vegetable, meat, and dessert. These varied from day to day while the breakfast stayed the same. The food itself tasted very homey and did not have sugar or salt. I enjoyed the variety and it was definitely enough for two. I ordered the 14 day meal plan but they do offer 21 and 28 days. For the first week I asked for delivery everyday then every other day. I would definitely recommend this as cooking was one less thing I needed to worry about and the food tasted good!

Can't thank Jane enough for all the help and care she provided! She really takes the time to hear your questions and concerns and personalizes the best combinations to fit your individual needs. Everything was seamless, from the easy communication, to the carefully packaged and prompt delivery, and most importantly the healthy and super delicious meals! There is a great selection of breakfast, lunch, dinner, side beverage and even dessert! They are all labeled clearly so you can easily grab your meal of choice to heat up. Every dish tasted clean and flavorful, and they reminded me of a comforting home cooked meal. The portions are also very generous that I can even share with my husband. Chen Mommy's Kitchen really put us at ease to take care of other things instead of having to worry about meal prepping. Highly recommend giving them a try!

Just went for taste testing with wife, mom and sister to sample the quality of the food. Let me tell you, we were thoroughly impressed with the postpartum meals we tasted. It was exactly how my Taiwanese mom would cook it. The meals completely taste straight out of Taiwan. So yummy!!! They deliver fresh meals (3 meals daily w desserts and drinks) to your door 6 days a week. The service by Jane Chow was also top notch. We signed up for the service on the spot. They have English and Chinese menus on their website. Check it out if you're looking for confinement period food services. This is the place to go. So pleased that my wife found this gem of a place!!!

Everyone I know have ordered from Chen mama after they gave birth. So when my confinement nanny(月嫂) fell through due to COVID, I desperately called them on my way home from the hospital and see if they could accommodate me starting the next day. The lady on the phone was very nice and helpful. Everything was set to start the next day after 10mins chatting on the phone. Food wise- I didn't have high hopes since confinement meals are known to be bland and full of soups. But the meals from Chen mama was delicious. It's not bland, portions are generous. Desserts are yummy, just the right amount of sweetness. These meals definitely took the stress off of thinking on what to eat daily. Price- since inflation, their price seems to be reasonable. It's obviously cheaper the more weeks you order. They are pretty flexible, you can start with 2 wks and add on more weeks if needed(just have to pay the difference) Overall- great service, yummy food, flexible ordering. Definitely recommend!

Chen Mommy kitchen is fantastic! Ms.Jane Chow is very helpful, attentive and professional. Their meals are delicious, thoughtful and nutritious, perfect for moms in postpartum recovery. This is the second time we have used their service. Postpartum is an extremely busy and stressful period, knowing that we can always count on a good meal that would nourish the mom in postpartum recovery, is a big relief. I am so happy that we have found Chen Mommy Kitchen, and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a great meal plan in postpartum care.

Amazing service for postpartum women - you can do a sample tasting and tell her to exclude certain foods if you don't like them. I'm allergic to lactose milk and shellfish and never had a problem, all of her desserts are lactose free. The food is a lot for one person to eat so I got to share it with the family and I was also able to stretch delivery out to every other day. She delivers to New Jersey.

So glad that my friend referred Chen Mommy to me. They are very helpful and very patient to answer all the questions I had. And they were willing to work out the time schedule with for my convenience. I don't know how to thank for their helps. The food is great, healthy, organic and most importantly very tasty. I'm highly recommend Chen Mommy for postpartum meals/need to recover by surgery etc. They are very awesome. There will be one less thing need to worry for sure, cuz you will be in a good hand. They are very reliable. Just need to worry about one thing, don't blame them if you get fat!!! Hahaha...

When I found out I was pregnant, all I thought about was the postpartum meals / traditional food I would miss, since my parents were unable to come during the pandemic to support me during my pregnancy. I am incredibly thankful for Chen Mommy's Kitchen. They gave us a free taste test of meals at the beginning, was willing to work with our many requests - one of which was to use our own glass containers instead of plastic containers. They also accommodated a request to send meals to the hospital when my baby was admitted there. Fresh meals are delivered daily, with desserts and a beverage. Meals are enough for 2 people, sometimes more than enough. I love the broth soups that come daily - exactly how I imagined it to taste. My husband was also very impressed and thankful that we have such support during these times. So much so, that we have extended our food delivery by 2 additional months! Jane is very responsive via email/ texts, which made the whole process easy and smooth. Thank you so much! x

Soooooo bad! They said delivery will be arriving on 12:30 every day last, but delayed almost over 1.5 hours. The most annoying they changed $10 delivery fee. The soup like water, $10 cost they sale $100. Don't patronize. What a terrible store！！

I would recommend this vendor to anyone who subscribes to the philosophy dictated by traditional Chinese Medicine for postpartum meals for a new mother. The food that is delivered is certainly different, with wholesome ingredients that allegedly help a new mother recover with adequate nutrients. Daily deliveries are made Mondays through Saturdays, with enough food for one day, but the Saturday delivery was for two days' worth of food. Typical breakfasts include eggs and congee. Lunch usually includes some type of soup, fish, and rice. Dinner is usually the same as lunch, but with different dishes. I was pretty impressed with the level of service that we received, but i just wish that there was more variety! There's so much food usually that I had to finish some of it, and you can bet I was sick of it by week 2 (wife ordered about 6 weeks' worth of food!). It was incredibly expensive, but this isn't Whole Foods, you actually get what you pay for! My wife felt confident in Chen Mommy Kitchen, so happy wife, happy life!

陈妈妈的月子餐味道很好，特别是他们的甜品非常好味，没有外面那些店家做的那么甜，甜度适中，强烈推荐！除了周日，他们司机都是每天早上把三餐送到我家，这样方便一天的安排，家里人也不需要另外去煮我的那份餐，可以把时间放在宝宝身上。只要到了点帮我热一下饭菜就好。从生完宝宝到现在我都吃了一年她们的餐了，还是吃不腻，主要他们的餐干净不油腻比外卖健康很多，所以就订到现在啦。特别要提一下，他们负责人Jane特别有耐心，当有问题咨询的时候，她都会给你处理的很好，是个很负责任的人！

This service was such a life saver for us. We were a little worried about the price but once the food came we agreed it was totally worth it. We didn't have a lot of time to cook and the food was enough for my husband and I to share here and there. It comes with 3 meals, teas, and dessert. We originally got 21 days of meals but since it was so good we changed it to 30 days. Jane speaks English very well (I was worried because I don't speak any chinese) and was very accommodating. They

We ordered the meal set for 7 days. The food is not bad, but definitely not great. Definitely tastes more like home-cooking than typical restaurant quality food (less greasy, less salty), but we paid $100/day for probably $30 worth of food. Most of the meals were just soup made from chicken/pork bones, and a few herbs... not bad, but really just bones and water. Oh, and so much rice! Rice rice rice, every day! Bone water and rice for $100/day! Also, for this price, you'd hope for each meal to just be delivered fresh and warm throughout the day, but instead they just dump a big bag of food outside your doorsteps first thing in the morning and ring your bell a bunch of times before just running off. Packaging is also not sustainable... they package everything into little plastic containers. I hope they can come up with a better way to package their meals, without so much waste.

I am so happy to find out this special postpartum meals delivery services for my daughter in NY. i called from Texas and Jane was very nice and helpful to explain to me about their menu and services options. First i was not sure if my daughter liked it or not so I ordered 2 weeks meal program and they allowed me to extend to 30 days if she likes it. My daughter loves it and appreciates how much it saves her time not to cook and worry what she needs to eat so she can concentrate her time to feed the baby as a new mom. During the COVID situation, I feel much relieved that she is being taken care with the good meals plan even I couldn't go there to help her. After 2 days meals, she immediately asked me to extend to 30 days for her and I did it.

What a great concept. My wife ordered prepared meals, specially made for the after giving birth period, and they were very helpful. She noticed the improvement after the first week. The food is very good and made with good ingredients. Since the portions were quite big, I ate some too .

Chen Mommy is awesome! We went for a free meal trial and decided to order. Jane is very knowledgeable when it comes to taking care of moms who just gave birth. We must have asked her a million questions. My wife had hard time producing milk until she came home starting eating meals from Chen Mommy. The portion is usually more than enough so my mom and I were able to eat together. Taking care of a new born is always overwhelming and the meals from Chen Mommy surely saved a half of our headaches.

I just finished my 30 day postpartum meals and am so glad I decided to go with this service. The meals and soups were all tasty and nutritious. Not to mention the portions were generous - enough for both my husband and I. We even ended up freezing some meals that we had leftover. The 6 day/week delivery was great (they deliver Sunday's meals on Sat), knowing we were getting the freshest cooked meals. So good to not stress about what to eat and cook while caring for my newborn!

Glad I used this service after the birth of our baby. The meals were convenient and the customer service is great. This is the kind of Chinese food that reminds me of my grandma's home cooking - light and not overly salty (as restaurant food tends to be). Was also impressed with the amount of proteins included in each order.

Order the package for my wife this summer...5 star quality! Great variety; Large amount; helped the breastfeeding. Thank you again.

Great service. Good amount of food. Reasonable price. $2300 for 30days of meal. Great choices for those who don't have helper during the sit in month.

We ordered one week meal from both Chen mommy and cute mama cooking. Well, if we didn't order from cute mama cooking first. Compared with them, Chen mommy is pricey(735 vs 600) but tastes much worse. The vegetables are all kind of sour, but sure if they have gone bad or just the way they cooked.

Wonderful idea and execution. Food is fresh, tasty, and healthy. You know they prepared it the day of because you can easily taste the difference. It's not cheap but for a new mom who is completing her confinement during the first month post pregnancy, this service is a godsend. No complaints other than occasionally late deliveries.

This is a great service! Good for new moms, for those that lost their pregnancy, or those who just want to be healthier. A little expensive but it's worth it. The food is pretty good in taste and the portions are huge. It's delivered on time too. It includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and snacks. For those that are into being green, note that they use lots of plastic containers just like any takeout place. The lady (Jane) I spoke to on the phone was nice, courteous, and helpful. Highly recommend this service!

Chen Mommy's Kitchen makes the most delicious, high quality and fresh confinement foods for postpartum mothers. In Chinese custom, postpartum mothers follow a 30 day diet of nourishing foods to restore the mother's health. I am of Chinese origin and didn't have my mom with us when my baby was born. I thought I could make my own confinement food, but it was tough with a newborn. A friend found Chen Mommy's Kitchen and having my daily meals delivered to my doorstep was the best thing ever. Daily meals consist of breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks. Portions are generous and can certainly feed more than just one person. A typical menu goes like this: Breakfast: eggs, congee Lunch: Rice, vegetables, soup with meat/fish, organs (liver the first week, kidney the second week) Dinner: Same as lunch, but different dishes Snacks: Chinese desserts like red bean soup There is a nice variety of chicken, pork, tofu, fish and shrimp. Veggies are really delicious. The food is consistently tasty and light (not greasy). The quality is evident, herbal soups boiled for a long time for maximum flavor and benefits; I just can't speak highly enough of their food. Meals are all cooked and heating up in the microwave is all that is required. I particularly commend them for great communication and trying hard to get our food delivered. We had to deal with bad weather and even a bout of gas rationing (and awful traffic), yet they got the meals delivered, sometimes three days' worth at once. They deliver to Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Jersey. Of note is that they are a Chinese business and it would be helpful if you speak Chinese. My Chinese language skills are quite poor -- manager Jane speaks great English, but the deliverymen don't always speak good English. I would definitely use them again in the future.

Without having family around, Chen Mommy's Kitchen was the place I went to get the month after birth meal to regain my energy. The food is exactly what my mother would have made for me. What I like the most is it's not oily nor salty. I got the nutrition I needed and also lost all my " baby fat " the same time !