Lucky Chef Chen

Purchased 3 trays of food @ $5.99 each thru TOO GOOD TO GO (APP let's you purchase end of day leftovers to avoid restaurant waste) and each container was filled to the brim. Each order had fried rice as the carb (the chow mein went quickly) plus some veggies (long green beans or mixed greens of cabbage, celery, etc) and a protein (I.e. batter fried fish, fried chicken wings or fried chicken nuggets)--see pics. Some earlier customers were lucky enough to get 3+ marinated boneless whole chicken thighs.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Arrived exactly at 7:45 pm for beginning of TOO GOOD TO GO pickups and at least 10+ orders were already completed before I could even find street parking. Area may be on the Ghetto side but it's very busy. In other words, get there early to find nearby street parking and wait at the restaurant's indoor tables for best selection. Be courteous and wear your mask! The ladies behind the counter speak Cantonese with some simple English but they're nice and have an efficient TOO GOOD TO GO fulfillment assembly line. One person dished out the food into containers while the other behind the cash register verified TOO GOOD TO GO order #s, confirmed that patrons have tapped the APP for pickup and bagged the order with soy sauce, chili oil, plastic fork & napkins. (NOTE: Check that chili oil is sealed tight--mine leaked and spilled all over the bag.) Spoke a little Cantonese to the ladies and they gave me some upscale options like the fried fish and chicken wings instead of just the fried chicken nuggets.

QUALITY & QUANTITY: Remember this is end of day leftovers so quality of food varies depending on when it was cooked. Don't expect fresh cooked to order takeout. Most of my containers were lukewarm so it's been sitting in the steam warmers for awhile but you can't deny the quantity. My 3 containers filled up a 6+ quart microwave container when I transferred them for reheating. Food was a bit salty but that's to be expected for restaurant takeout.

REHEATING & CUSTOMIZING: Take a little time and thought for best result. Microwave the carbs with a little water to steam heat. To crisp the fried items, put them in an air fryer, toaster oven or hot oven to heat and restore crispness. To avoid overcooking the veggies, add them to the carbs at the end and only reheat for 1 min. To enhance your takeout, add your own custom touches like a sprinkle of green onions, a drizzle of sesame seed oil or Sriracha sauce, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, chopped peanuts or fried shallots, add a side of Kim Chee or even top with a sunny side egg and ENJOY! And if you have left overs, you can always add to some scrambled eggs the next morning for a great breakfast omelette.

This place is in the hood. But the food is plentiful and good!

I will definitely come back for more but you gotta watch your back.

Good food good survive good price. And good portions. After 730 buy 2 get one free food trays. Good deal.

They hand out ridiculous amounts of food

You will not be disappointed with the portion sizes here. You definitely get your money's worth. It'd been a while since I'd had Chinese food and this place hit the spot. They have a ton of Chinese takeout staples and the food wasn't too greasy. Service was quick and the service ladies were nice. Would definitely stop by here again for take out

Absolutely worth it when getting through too good to go. I haven’t had it fresh. You get a ton of food for the price paid. The family is incredibly kind and sweet. I barely have extra money, but it always feels good to spend it local. I really hate it when local places charge rich people prices.
It’s especially better when it’s going to good people and when you feel like you’re getting your moneys worth. Highly recommend!

Great food, huge amounts in a too good to go setup

It is what it is…And for what this place is, it deserves 5 stars. Chinese food is not my favorite. I feel this is from the times I was let down by other places. Lucky chef Chen has restored some faith in the cuisine. Everything was really tasty. The portions were of good size. I rarely ever finish the lo mein from anywhere but I ate ever last noodle. The people serving were also very kind. It’s not the best but very far from the worst. If you’re looking for affordable Chinese food that seems to be cooked with a dash of love . It’s worth a try. Lunch deals and closing time deals available .

This is where I usually order delicious and affordable party trays for church meals and company meals. Can't beat the party tray prices.

There is always a lot of food, and it is hot it did have a couple of hard meat pieces, but it was still good

Delicious Chinese food in large portions for reasonable prices.

My favorite Chinesse fast food restaurant to go to.

Their portions are big! You definitely get your money's worth and I love their chow mein, the thick noodles are bomb and the fried chicken wings smacking! I recommend

We picked up 5 trays today for a work lunch, 5th tray was free, great deal and everyone loved the food. Kind service too.

For the most part everything was excellent didn't really care for the Teriyaki chicken thought it was too stringy and had a weird texture to it same with some of the orange chicken as well few pieces overcooked and stringy. But I would gladly go back for the chow mein and the beef and broccoli alone haven't tried everything yet but I was sold just off those 2 dishes alone

A last minute find to add to a Bday gathering. Thank you, totally fulfilled moment. Seasoned shrimp is worth traveling back again. Much luv

Food is absolutely amazing highly recommend. Good prices too.

Pretty good food here. And pretty good lunch deals here. My husband and I had lunch and a drink for under $20 which to me seems like a very good reasonable price for lunch.

Delicious! And a member of To Good To Go! Will definitely be coming back. Esp since the kids loved it too

Simply amazing sized portions. I left with enough food to feed a small army. Friendly service too.