MS CHEN 56
5601 S 56th St, Lincoln
(402) 904-8000
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Let me start out with this is the best peanut butter chicken I have ever had.
We made an online order at 5:58pm saying it would be ready for pickup in 20 minutes. At 7:15 the order was done and I was finally leaving the restaurant. Our crab Rangoon's were forgotten, even know they where on the ticket that we paid for. Also there was a black hair in both the peanut butter chicken and the chicken fried rice. The chicken in the chicken fried rice was not good and didn’t resemble chicken at all. It’s unfortunate Because I LOVE their peanut butter chicken but I don’t think I will bringing my business back here.
UPDATE: Just found a second hair in the same dish of peanut butter chicken. Will never return
Update #2: The owner called me directly and was very nice. They returned our money and offered a gift card also. Apologized to me multiple times and was very kind. This is the best Chinese food in Lincoln in my opinion. I will give them a few months to correct there mistakes and possibly return to give them another chance at some point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Love this place, the service is fast and friendly. The food is amazing with huge portions. The steam buns are my absolute favorite.
Update as of 12/26/2025
Still in love with this place. Went there to do my grandmas birthday tonight around 5pm and they were so busy but you could tell they were doing the best they could with the amount of business that was coming in.
Ended up placing a Togo order after we ate because wanted to take some home and they said it would be a wait which I completely understood they even had signs up saying things will take a little longer with the holidays being one of the busiest times. The sweet lady working behind the counter was doing amazing and doing the best she could with all the orders they had coming in. You could tell some people were getting upset about the wait but they had 3 different signs up letting people know it would be so i don’t get why people were being so rude to them cause they were getting Togo orders, dine in and a ton of DoorDash and I think they did amazing no matter what the wait was.
I would recommend this place all the time and it is definitely worth the wait. Remember holidays are a busy time during and after they are over. If they forget something with your order and you comeback they will make it up to you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I honestly had high hopes for this place. First we waited 40 minutes for our order, sure that's not long, but we were told 20-25 mins to begin. Next they got my order wrong, along with some forgotten food and they wouldn't rectify it when I called to let them know what happened. What an all around disappointing experience. Won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Messed up order.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Got the combination lo mein dinner special. So delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve tried a lot of Chinese in Lincoln and Omaha and this is by far the best! Deliscious, fresh, best fried dumplings ever, quick and friendly staff!! Definitely making this my new favorite place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great servings, delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been looking for a good Chinese restaurant in Lincoln. Still looking for a place that serves really spicy food. This was spicier than the others, but still could use more. I know I am just built differently. The food is good; I will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Calm & quiet atmosphere. Spotlessly clean dining area. Our food was delicious, hot, and fresh. Our server was sweet and efficient. We ate in but grabbed to-go orders for the kids at home and they loved it too. Big portions and great prices. Plenty of leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Huge and delicious portions served astonishingly swift. Staff were friendly and lowkey but attentive. The savory “mixed vegetables” dinner was soooooo good. Clean and calm decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We ordered for delivery and the uber driver had to cancel our order. After talking to the restaurant they remade our food fresh for us and delivered themselves to make sure we got our food. We haven’t liked any Chinese food here in Lincoln but this was truthfully some of the best Chinese we have ever had.
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in all of Lincoln! I've only ever gotten something that was so-so maybe two times, otherwise it's always perfect. The soup comes in a HUGE bowl to share and the rangoons are the best in town. They're nice and creamy in the center, instead of the dry cottage cheese texture like at other restaurants. I definately suggest eating in though, rather than ordering to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, very big portions often get 3 + meals out of an entree. Very nice place for takeout or dine in. Super quick for pickup often 10 or 15 mins and it’s ready. Favorites include kung pow chicken and general tso’s. This is our go to Chinese place in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've dined here several times and the food is always fresh and delicious, and the servers are so sweet and friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ms Chen 56 is great food at a good price! The lunch special is amazing and I always make multiple meals from it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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