J Chen
29850 N Tatum Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331
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Address :
29850 N Tatum Blvd
Cave Creek, AZ, 85331 - Phone (480) 502-8887
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Jerry R.
Short and sweet, the food was AWESOME and the management was even better. You know it's good Chinese food, when the cook is Chinese, just say'n
(5)Kenzie B.
Me and my family have gone there before and loved it the food, service, and price was good. Then for my sisters birthday party(10/17/2014), we went there with our extended family. The service was absolutely awful. They brought out our food about an hour after we finally got our order in. My mom had to clean our mess. And then came the cake, we brought our own cake but we had to wait to get our lighter, clean platers, etc. When my mom spoke to the owner he would not listen to her and acted like everything was fine until my mom yelled at him, and then he said since we went there so often and had such a large party he gave us the awful service. It was my sister's first time there and they we not polite. Not only was the service awful but it also probably ruined my sister's birthday.
(1)Peggy H.
Excellent service, nice atmosphere, and great food. The House Special Chicken and Ginger Bass never disappoint. Wonderful restaurant.
(5)Vicky C.
I ordered twice cooked pork for take out and halfway through my meal I find a wire! I will never go back.
(1)D A.
Attended lunch with a gal pal and it was ik. Returned with husband for dinner and was disappointed. Kung Pao just didn't have flavor nor spice. Couldn't get hubby back of I tried.
(3)Thomas P.
Great food, great prices, great service! Always my favorite Chinese food in north Phoenix!
(5)George W.
Working in the area I happened by J Chen's. I ordered the Pad Penang with chicken because I wanted to try something new. It was fantastic. This place is way across town from where I live but will return when I can. The staff was very friendly and I enjoyed talking with them.
(5)Jim W.
Stopped in for a quick lunch. I ordered the Generals chicken. Very good! Egg-roll was relish - it was obvious it was cooked in fresh oil. Thanks!! Dining companion had a yellow curry and enjoyed. We'll be back! Great job!
(4)david m.
I've never had a bad meal here. They always accommodate my need for extra, extra spicy, and all my quirks. Of all the Chinese joints in town, this is one of the best.
(4)Lola M.
Food is just ok, nothing great, nothing terrible but $2.00 to add broccoli to a dish!!?? Come on! Did take out, it was fast and hot when I got home but $2.00 to add broccoli to dish!! Come on!
(3)Matt Z.
Flavorless is the only way to describe it. I'm guessing the entire dish was boiled in water. Not one spice could be seen or tasted. Panda Express is sadly a step up.
(1)Jimmy E.
Sizzling rice soup was ok food quality not very good owner took our order and was a rude Bitch
(1)Mike B.
Moved to a new area and am in search of good everyday (pick up on the way home from work), and special occasion Chinese food. Our first stop here was in eat and nothing to write home about. But we gave it another chance and did take out and were more impressed. We have done pick up several times now and one more dine in and have only been slightly disappointed once! I think like any other place, you will love some dishes and other only so-so. So once you find what you like there, stay with it!
(4)Guy H.
Been here many times - its a quick stop for chinese and close to home. All the basics and done to a decent level until today. Not sure if the cook was away but all the food was nuked - peppers still chilled and the Gen Tsao's was soggy. Should have realized something was up when quoted 10 mins for pick-up. Oh well, will give them another go soon as convenient but if this happens again will go the extra 2 miles (from home) to Jade Palace - a 5 star emporium
(2)Dutch J.
I don't know why anyone would give less than 5 stars. Food is excellent, fair prices and great service!
(5)Louis M.
I like the food here, and the service is always great. They Thai menu is great and the Lemon Chicken is really good as well. If you like Tom kha gai, try it here!
(5)Taylor F.
This place is actually pretty good. Pretty much your run of the mill Chinese food. The staff is nice and the service is quick!
(4)Ryanne O.
I've never been impressed by this place. I've tried a bunch I different foods, and they're all about on the same level. I usually do the lemon chicken (breaded fried chicken breast (?) with a syrupy lemon-ish sauce), or sweet and sour chicken (breaded fried chunks of white meat chicken along with a few chunks of pineapple and veg with a sweet red sauce). I was trying to cut calories a bit yesterday while still ordering out, and generally chicken teriyaki has fewer calories than the other two options (couldn't actually find nutrition info on their food. Had to guess going from other chains info). So I went with that. Omg. Gross. I'm not sure what they did to the chicken, but it was a weird texture. I usually get a fried option with the other meals, so no idea if it's usually like that before it's fried. But ew. I couldn't make it through maybe 1/3 of the meal, and had to force that much. Bottom line here...too much money for what you get. Absolutely no frills here. Slab of chicken, cup of sauce. Fast service for pick-up, but sub-par food. Complete waste of money. I've had too many disappointments from this place to order any more. I'm done.
(2)Ryan C.
Order takeout and it'll be ready in less than 10 minutes. This place is extremely consistent and the staff is very friendly. What more do you want from your local Chinese Take Out?
(4)Matt H.
I thought it would be nice to get Asian food and bring it home to me and my girlfriend to have for a nice night. I got the shrimp with lobster sauce and my girlfriend got the chow mein soft noodle with veggies. The food was average but it hit the spot. After about an hour of eating I started to feel very bloated. Two hours after that would start a terrible night of diarrhea and throwing up. I have never been this sick from eating out and food poisoning. I was getting the chills and horrible stomach pains along with repeated trips to the bathroom all night. I felt so miserable I had to stay home from work so it not only made me sick, it took away a days pay for me. You may not have the same experience as me but for this only being the second time eating here and to have this happen I will never be eating here again!
(1)Lindsay L.
Love love love this place! J Chen has the best Chinese food around. Me and my family have been going there for about 4 years now. We love the staff, they are like part of the family. While I was pregnant with my son all I wanted for a while was Chinese food. Lucky me! The staff couldn't wait to meet the baby and they are so friendly with the families that come to the restaurant. They are always so sweet to my mother and if she's not feeling well they always send her their best. My favorite meals are the lemon chicken and pork fried rice.
(5)Pat C.
The food was actually very good. Unfortunately for my wife and I, the management is not on par with the food. The lady was rude and condescending. She screwed my order up due to a language barrier problem, then wanted to be combative about it. You screwed up lady. There is only one way to order panang chicken and that is by saying "Panang Chicken" please, which is exactly what I did. Guess it is back to driving to Reign of Thai again. You don't deserve my patronage.
(1)Joshua B.
The waitress was a total bitch and dummer than a box of rocks the sesame chicken tasted like a dirty butthole, the rice tasted like they dumped 3 cups of sugar into it, the "wonton" was basically a chip that sat in the oil for to long I would not recommend this place to anyone ever my brother had the craps all day yesterday after eating there it's not good thanks
(1)Paul G.
Good food and reasonable pricing. The won ton soup is always good. My wife loves their Thai selections while I gravitate to the pork dishes. The double cooked pork is good but beware it can be spicy hot. I agree with the other reviewer the decor is a little dated but I go there for the food not an interior decorating experience.
(5)Francis E.
Went tonight with friends and stood in the lobby for over 7 minutes while the cashier/hostess was chatting on the phone and 2 others were waiting to pay. Not a great start to my night... The food was good, but served luke warm/cool which was not too good... The waitress was in some sort of mood, not good... Took her another 15 to take our bill and not refill our water, Not good... Will i go back, probably not...
(2)Jane v.
Fabulous food, great for quick service or hanging out and enjoying the atmosphere, lovely food at reasonable prices and outstanding, friendly staff. The place is so clean you could eat off the floors...
(5)Adam E.
Great food, a little slow service. Pot stickers were great. I didn't try the Thai food. We will eat there again.
(4)Jennifer A.
If there were 0 stars they wouldn't be deserving. It is expensive for what they pass off as food. It was totally INEDIBLE. It was so bad that we packed it up and threw it in the garbage can outside the restaurant.
(1)Michael M.
This is the most inconsistent place to eat in Phoenix. Some dishes are alright one night, then terrible the next time, although much of the food here is premade food from a commissary kitchen, much like p.f. Chang and pei Wei. The beer is never very cold, and no frosty mug or glass. The service is friendly for the most part and the atmosphere is nice. The bar is nice, but the beer too warm and the drinks too expensive. Also, many items on the menu are very salty, so keep that in mind. This is mostly the kind of place you pick up fast food Chinese for the kids, like a panda express, not a destination fine dining place. After about ten trips over the last many years, we gave up and will not be going back again.
(1)Andrea S.
My kids love getting takeout from J Chen. Service is VERY fast (like 10 minutes to pickup), and the food and service is consistent like mentioned by Ryan C. It's pretty dead as a restaurant goes, but I do see a lot of people coming in for take out.... I'm assuming that is where most of their business comes from. I think the prices are a bit high for Chinese takeout - usually we get one dish for the kids to split and it runs about $11. A welcome option for Tatum Ranch, which has very slim restaurant pickings!
(3)Pawel B.
First visit, ordered orange beef . Meet was fatty, indicating low quality and lacked crispiness. Don't think I'm coming back.
(2)Richard R.
I'm really surprised to have found a quality chinese restaurant this far north. J. Chen is right down the street from my girlfriend's parents and we all had dinner here last night. The place is set up pretty nice for a little chinese restaurant in the middle of a random little shopping center. A nice water structure at the entrance. All the tables had some nice little decorations. There is a bar off to the side with a huge TV which could be a little distracting, but it had the Bulls game on, so I wouldn't complain. The only thing that is odd is the view of the front of restaurant. It's a little too open for a chinese restaurant, and I could see as the takeout people took orders, and every person who came in and out to get their food. Pretty distracting to me, but this probably isn't a problem for most people. J. Chen also has a pretty good looking menu, with pretty much all the standards you'd expect from a Chinese restaurant. We had the Orange Beef. It was excellent. The beef was crispy, and the sauce was very flavorful. Chicken and Broccoli. Light and delicious. Not over sauced. Sesame Chicken. Well fried and not too over sauced like most chinese places will do with this dish. Only a hint of syrup which had me craving more instead of being overindulged in sweetness. Kung Pow Beef. While the beef and the vegetables were cooked perfectly, I was disappointed at the lack of heat in this dish. Kung Pow is typically spicy. The menu says it's spicy. We only found two chilies in the entire plate. No heat. Another thing to point out is the tea. The hot tea at J. Chen has a wonderful light citrus flavor making it so much more tasteful than most places. Loved it.
(4)Jill S.
Horrible. I have been coming here on and off for years. Usually off. When desperate, I'll order take-out maybe once a year, because my memory is short on how awful the food is. Ordered shrimp in lobster sauce. It was NOT shrimp in lobster sauce. They have ONE sauce they use for everything - brown, with red and green peppers, and onions. If you order kung pao, General Tso's, etc...it will ALL come with the same sauce. I also ordered the Thai beef skewers. Unpalatable. They were beyond tough. There is not a tooth in my head that could chew through it. Nor could the dog, actually. That says something in itself. Tasteless, as well. Waste of $20.
(1)Marcie B.
thought I would treat myself for lunch. I have eaten here before but it's been awhile. I ordered the pad thai. Not only was it expensive, but it was the worst pad thai I have ever eaten! There were only 2 shrimp ($12?)..and they were not totally cooked. Some of the chicken was rubbery. i will never order this again! what a disappointment!
(1)Desert R.
I have lived in the area for about five years and have been gong to J Chen since we moved here. Although there are other options (Blowfish and Arti's) J Chen is the best. Although they won't invest in a nice TV to replace the older plasma that has "snow" making it hard to watch, the food is decent. I would expect more with the economy the way it is but being this North the closest alternative is about ten miles away. My biggest gripe is they claim to have pork wantons in the War Wanton Soup but if you open them up there is absolutely nothing in there. If they weren't so cheap the place would be amazing!
(2)Hannah C.
Love love love this place! A really really good Chinese place to eat at! Not really popular and kind of hidden from the road to see but it is truly amazing! The portions are huge but worth all the eating and the chicken teryaki is amazing and the sauce it comes with is beyond good. i really would love to eat inside to see what it looks like and definitely to try more things here!
(5)Sarah M.
We usually go for lunch and it's pretty good! But this time we went for dinner and we were horrified. The hot and sour soup was gross and had rubbery shrimp in it. Then I had rubbery BBQ pork and vegetables, which was supposed to be chicken. As I exited the bathrooms, our server was going in to clean it! That was it for me. The owner was more into watching tv than taking care of the guests. They were cleaning the hoods in the kitchen, so all you could smell was ammonia while it was 127 degrees in there. Very disappointed :(
(1)Linda S.
Chicago snowbird turned us on to this restaurant in our own town. We did takeout and it was great. Excellent variety on the menu. I had sweet and sour shrimp with pork fried rice. My husband had Szechwan Beef (he likes spicy food, so he even ordered more hot stuff on the side.) All was fresh and tasty. We will put this on our list of regular dining favorites.
(4)Rebecca F.
We choose this place off of Yelp reviews and they were accurate. We found the place to be friendly, clean, inviting, reasonable at lunch, and the food was delicious. I would definitely return here again and would like to try it for dinner.
(5)Jonathan T.
Really good food, very nice interior, great lunch specials, Service is ok. The best egg roll Ive ever had! (And I hate egg rolls)
(4)Joe M.
I placed an order for takeout-- Thai duck was VERY tough and grisly, shrimp with vegetables bland, and sweet and sour chicken unremarkable in all respects. The order was ready on time, but in my opinion, I will go elsewhere and wait an extra 15 min's for food that is of a better quality.
(1)Kerstin H.
The staff is friendly and the take out service is very quick.
(3)Mark P.
I was in the area working on a project and based on the Yelp reviews I called and ordered chicken phad thai for a lunch to go. I was shocked when I arrived and the price was $12.00, just for lunch! Then, when I got back to my job to eat I was absolutely disgusted. Phad Thai is my favorite meal, I used to live in Seattle where there is an abundance of Thai restaurants. This was THE WORST flavor I have ever had. Uneatable with rubbery chicken, dry flavorless noodles and way overpriced!
(1)L. M.
I, too, lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years, as a previous reviewer. To compare ANY Chinese restaurant outside of SF's Chinatown or any longtime ethnic neighborhood is unfair. Those restaurants are run by the descendants of the Chinese who built the railroads for rich San Francisco industrialists. They were much like the African slaves in the South - cheap labor who were treated as chattel. Many SF restaurants are run by people who still don't speak English, often presenting menus in Chinese. Why? Because their clientele is mainly Chinese wanting authentic dishes. That point made, I've lived all over this country, from DC to SF, from LA to the ATL. I was very disappointed when I moved to this backwards state 4 years ago. I couldn't find decent soul food or Chinese food ANYWHERE in this tumbleweed city. I had lived within walking distance of J Chen for 2 years without even considering it an option. However, out of sheer desperation one day, I went to J Chen with several friends just to get some simple fried rice for myself. Well, my companions ordered different items as often done in Chinese restaurants. I sampled several foods and was very impressed by the freshness. Authentic Schezwan, Hunan or Manderin, as in San Francisco? No, because our tastes aren't ready for the spicy and super hot food. Most Americans are used to Cantonese or a mixture of north and south Chinese dishes, more suited to unsophisticated palates. J Chen serves these flavors up excellently. I have not eaten at another Phoenix Chinese restaurant since. My friends and family drive miles from all over the area to eat at J Chen. The owners remember their frequent customers and the dishes we prefer. In today's world with its total lack of good customer service, that treatment alone is worth the price of a ticket!!!
(5)Simone R.
This restaurant is a nice surprise. We have been looking for good Chinese in North Scottsdale for some time. We happened upon J Chen yesterday and decided to give it a try. The decor is a bit tiki hut meets Chinese restaurant meets collectibles but in a good way. The restaurant is casual, warm and inviting. The food was great. We had Happy Family and Beef Chow Fun. The sauces were not too heavy, the vegetables were cooked but not mushy and they had a good amount of meat in both dishes. I wish they had not put the celery in the Happy Family but what can you say. The food was good enough that I went back the next day and got an order of Mu Shu Pork to go. The portions are large. The service is helpful and efficient. Without a doubt this will become a weekly stop on our restaurant rounds.
(4)Paul K.
I have visited J Chen more than a dozen times, mostly take-out. I've always enjoyed the food. The Szechuan Beef is particularly good. Big portions, too.
(4)Kathy B.
I saw Joe Z. review and had to write. Our family loves J chens, it is dead inside the restaurant most week nights. They do most of their business as take out, which is always very busy every night of the week. But he was wrong about the food! It is seriously some of the best Chinese I've had, and I've eaten in many states (including California and new york, Washington dc) and this is some of the best. Its fresh and the sauces are great. My advice is stick with the Chinese dishes. Joe is right the pad thai is not great. It just simply isn't their thing. Do the Chinese and you will not be disappointed!
(5)David S.
Great for a quick bite. Food is fresh, bar is stocked. Device feels family owned.
(3)Bob R.
Our restaurant rotation has gotten to big, I think. Since we eat at 4 -5 different Chinese places we have not visited J Chen for several months. I had an odd day off and we stopped for lunch while shopping nearby. We arrived early and had our pick of tables, services was quick and we soon were each enjoying a lunch combination. My shrimp in lobster sauce was very good and her pan fried noodles was excellent. Comes with 2 fried won tons, egg roll and soup. As the lunch hour came nearer, the place got full, and the takeout business was busy. Went back a week later for dinner, Kung Pao Shrimp and and Walnut Chicken, also very good. Dinner take out was busy. If you are out this way shopping or live nearby this is a great place for a quick tasty meal.
(4)Just E.
Yikes I have visited this place 3-4 times in hope of finding a dish that I will like, but I am very disappointed. Its neither authentic nor fusion nor tasty chinese/thai food. The chicken in most dishes tastes like it has been inserted in after the main ingredients were cooked, sort of bland. The ambiance seemed all right, but the food is challenging.
(1)Joe Z.
I had heard some good things about this place for sometime and wanted to try it out. My girlfriend and I went here on a Wednesday night. The ambience is nice when you walk in. Has a nice water feature in the middle of the restaurant. We noticed the place was absolutely dead. There was one other couple there at 8pm. We wondered why it was so empty. We would find out once we started eating. We started with the sugar cane shrimp which was pretty good. It was unique. For entrees we ordered Pad Thai and Pad Panang Neau Gai. The entrees were just horrible! I love Pad Thai and eat it any chance I get. Their version of Pad Thai had some horrific flavoring, honestly tasted like Chef Boy R De sauce was used. The Pad Panang dish was just a trainwreck! It had chicken, peppers, coconut milk sauce and some kind of spice..It seriously tasted like the smell of dish detergent. My girlfriend and I love Thai food, but this had to be one of the worst meals we both have ever had. The server didn't seem to care although she did take the trainwreck dish off our bill. We left as soon as we could. No wonder why this place was empty.
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