House Of Chen
705 E Lincoln Wy, Ames
(515) 233-3144
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My wife and I ordered out from here last night. When I went in to pick it up, the place actually looked kinda nice, but the dining and room areas felt awkward.
We got the Lemon Chicken, Fried Rice, Wontons, and Sweet & Sour Chicken. The food was honestly just okay. The lemon chicken went down fine at first, but the rice tasted off, kinda chemical, like way too much oil or something, just no flavor. The wontons and sweet & sour sauce were super generic too, nothing special at all.
I was actually excited to try this place since it’s a local Chinese and Laotian spot, but this experience ruined it completely. I woke up this morning absolutely sick out of my mind. I threw up, couldn’t move around, and I know it was the lemon chicken because that’s the only thing I ate that my wife didn’t. She’s perfectly fine.
Completely wasted my money and now I feel awful. Will not be recommending this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
House of Chen — A Lifelong Favorite 🍜💚
I’ve been going to House of Chen for as long as I can remember! I loved it back when it was in the mall, and even though it’s moved, I still make a point to come back every year — the food is always fresh and delicious. 😋
The atmosphere isn’t quite what it used to be, and they seem a bit short-staffed lately, but the food still comes out hot and in a reasonable time. 🔥 Their hot and sour soup is my absolute favorite 🥣, and the chicken and vegetables were perfectly cooked — tender, not rubbery — and they even left out the mushrooms for me. 👍 The egg rolls are still amazing! 🥢
I look forward to eating here every time I’m in town, even if I’m a little sad about the new shorter hours. 🕒 I’d eat here every day if I could! 💕
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
I ate here and I ordered egg foo young. And two egg rolls and had fried rice. I got home I taste fried rice it was horrible I taste the egg too young it was horrible and it was not even shaped as a too young is normally shaped it was terrible. The egg rolls were terrible The little thin things they called egg rolls was horrible even the sweet and sour sauce. $17 wasted because I threw it all in the garbage I would never go to this place again. Take fried rice egg rolls and egg foo young off of your menu until you learn how to cook it. I've eaten egg foo young for 30 years. Never had a bad experience with it. This was the worst.
The eggrolls are a 2 out of 10. The fried rice was decent. I wouldn’t go out of my way for it. The server was a little overwhelmed and was muttering under his breath.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
It is what it is.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
First we were seated on Friday and ignored for 10 min as others recieved service, we left. Today we tried lunch and arrived at 12:55. We were informed that they were only doing togo orders till they closed at 1:30. I'm thinking that this is 2 strikes and I will need to find another restaurant.
Our family always enjoys this place for many years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken, Egg Drop Soup
We met with friends while in town and we were quickly seated. They have a vast menu and we tried some old favorites and new curiosities (the lemon shrimp was great). Our family was pleased with the experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Rolls
Every time we call to order between 11-12 they never answer and sometimes hang up on us. We understand being busy but at least acknowledge that you phone is ringing!!
Food: 5
Service: 1
Quick service, we had a mistake with our food order but it was corrected. Prices are worth the food quality and quantity.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Only one wait staff but she was pleasant and attentive. Food was delicious and plentiful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food but never open much. Severely understaffed. Call before going.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Our family has eaten at HOC for more than 30 years, outstanding in all respects!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have now extended their dining room!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Rol, Egg Drop Soup, House Special Sizzling Rice, Egg Rolls, House Noodle Soup
Fast, friendly, fantastic food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Chicken, Egg Rolls
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