Mr Chen's Authentic Chinese Cooking

Food was amazing!!!! The people working there were very nice! The bathrooms and interior are a bit dated, but it’s definitely a place worth visiting!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Honey Chicken, Fried Rice, Sesame Chicken

First time at this restaurant anf it was so very delightful. Everything was so fresh and hot. And it wasn’t even busy. The staff took very good care of me. The flavor of everything was so good and on point. No wonder this place gets such a good rating. Be warned this is not a one person portion place other than lunch. There was so much food. Average price about $15 per person and that included a drink. Wonderful place to take your date. Thanks again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful place for Chinese food. The staff was very responsive and helpful. The food was fresh and delicious! Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Felt like I was a kid again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Honey Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Fried Rice

Taste is always consistent. The atmosphere is simple strip mall family restaurant. The food is excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kung Pao Combination

This is our first time to try the authentic Chinese food in Birmingham, AL. We are glad that we find this restaurant. We had the meal around 3:30 pm there. So we only see one active table ordering American Chinese food. We know that authentic Chinese food are provided here!! We ordered durian pie, braised pork rice and steamed bass.

1. Durian pie榴莲酥: very surprised to see this dessert. The pie is crispy with the durian flavor, although I would suggest that durian can be added more!!

2. Braised pork with rice红烧肉: this is Taiwanese style braised pork belly. I initially thought it was 卤肉饭，but it was 红烧肉. It is yummy, but I generally don’t prefer 红烧肉that much since it may make me feel greasy and full easily.

3. Steamed Bass: the price is reasonable with the fish being fresh. It is very tasty, although the sauce may be a bit heavy and salty for me.

Pros: Overall, I am glad to explore this restaurant at a non-peak time. Many specialty dishes are not easily found on Asian restaurants in Tennessee, such as spicy crawfish 麻辣小龙虾 and Dapan Chicken大盘鸡。

Cons: But I would suggest some renovation and more Chinese music to attract diverse customers if they want to promote their business. The price of the bubble tea is reasonable, but we didn’t try it this time. They provide a wide range of dishes, though it is hard to see what the specialties are. We also don’t get enough recommendation from the waiter, although he really cares about our demands during our meal.

I would try this again next time I pass by Birmingham!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken in Dry Pot, House Style Braised Tofu

We live an hour away and have been in desperate need of good Chinese food. This was amazing and the service was so fast. I will definitely be back for more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very rich ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best and most authentic Chinese cuisine in town! My favorite is the Seafood Hot Sour Soup, fresh, tasty, which is their chefs recommendation! Also ordered Sichuan Spicy noodle soup and Chongqing Spicy Noodle. Both are really good and freshly cooked. The steam buns took 20 min, not microwaved. Waitress is friendly and welcome. We came late around 8:15, but still see customers coming. Good sign, well known local restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A local favorite. Mr. Chen's is just good food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our favorite Chinese food...very good ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I come here often and love the food and a decent price. Great atmosphere as well.

Food very bland

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

This place was highly recommended to me when I moved to here. I finally tried it tonight. It was the most bland asian food that I have ever had. Do not recommend.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Mr. Chen's Hoover location is packed with very good food, impeccable service and a family atmosphere. The steamed bass or maybe the shrimp dry-pot dishes are delicious and filling. Highly recommended establishment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5