Food is fine, but something changed. The food wasn't as flavorful the last 2 times I ate there. Not sure if they were rushing because they were busy, but it's just not as good. I'm not giving up on them yet though!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jacky Delpe
My favorite Chinese restaurant in Buffalo. I went there about 10 years ago when I moved to Buffalo from Brooklyn. I was heartbroken when they closed down a few years ago. Imagine my surprise when they reopen, and they were as good as ever! The restaurant is small but homey with a friendly staff, I especially enjoy chatting with the older gentleman. The food portion is ample, with sides. I can't recommend this place enough. I drive over 30 minutes to get my food. They have recently implemented a reward system that you signed up for using your email/phone number.I love how they incorporate a special Lenten menu with fish/seafood option for those who prefer those fare this time of the year.
A bit pricier, but so worth it. Fresh real delicious food. Love the tofu dishes and handmade Crab Rangoon are the best! Will always go out of my way to order May Jen when I'm craving Chinese.
Mark Russell
Not the same old May Jen unfortunately. I haven't been in quite a while, was really hoping for the same high quality ingredients but it's the same or worse than your neighborhood Chinese place. There are better higher quality options out there.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Tom DAgostino
Every dish, every bite, drink and service was thoughtful, fresh, clean and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corey Frontera
Liked the food liked the service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
J. M.
Always delicious. Tom is a wonderful server! We always enjoy our time at May Jen’s. Their Dim Sum is fantastic as well as their homemade duck sauce. You cannot go wrong with their dinner for one.
Angela Jones
Food and service are always outstanding !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken with Vegetable Fired Rice
Christopher Keller
Food was great and Josh provided amazing service! Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Revzin
All they wanted was two extra sauces when I went in there because they gave me a small blue cheese like cup for sauce and then they charged me $6 for the two extra sauces they gave me and on top of that they wanted me I pretty much waited 15 minutes for two sauces that I paid $6
It has been years since we have eaten here, so we decided to give it a try on a Friday night. Called 45 minutes before closing & thought it would still be enough time for take out. The male employee we talked to had to keep checking with the kitchen to see if they could make any of the dinner items requested. We felt like we were bothering him. Simple items ordered, lo mein, fried rice, egg rolls. Egg rolls tasted like they were fried in old oil and were greasy. I'm guessing that the deep fryer had already been turned off, so the oil might not have been hot enough. The lo mein & shrimp fried rice were bland at best. The stir-fried ginger garlic chicken was more flavorful, but the broccoli in the dish was completely undercooked, making it tough to chew. For the price, it was not the quality that we expected from a restaurant of this caliber. On the plus side, the owner is very nice and friendly. We may dine in and try again to see if the food is any better than take out.
Rose Manzella
I was a frequent customer until today. I wanted to send an email but didnt see a way. Ordered Chicken and vegetables with fried rice and Wonton soup. there were a few scraps of chicken and the veggies were soaking in a very very salty gravy. Very hard to eat so ate the Rice and Soup.I always see the owner when i eat in and she is a sweet woman always friendly to her customers. But this meal has left me with a bad taste to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Wonton Soup
Barbara G.
I was really looking forward to having dinner at May Jen. Myself and two friends were greatly disappointed. Our waiter was very pleasant and the restaurant was very clean. Thats where the complaints end. Our food was cold and the egg roll was like it was deep fried 10 times. The wrap was so hard and crispy, it was inedible. The garlic chicken was also very hard. I can't believe they received any good reviews. Don't think we will go there ever again.
Marcia Tanner-Carr
Food was good as always; waiter was overwhelmed and we didn’t receive the great service we usually receive.
Paul Barczak
I loved the food. Large portions. Fast and efficient service.
Food is fine, but something changed. The food wasn't as flavorful the last 2 times I ate there. Not sure if they were rushing because they were busy, but it's just not as good. I'm not giving up on them yet though!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
My favorite Chinese restaurant in Buffalo. I went there about 10 years ago when I moved to Buffalo from Brooklyn. I was heartbroken when they closed down a few years ago. Imagine my surprise when they reopen, and they were as good as ever! The restaurant is small but homey with a friendly staff, I especially enjoy chatting with the older gentleman. The food portion is ample, with sides. I can't recommend this place enough. I drive over 30 minutes to get my food. They have recently implemented a reward system that you signed up for using your email/phone number.I love how they incorporate a special Lenten menu with fish/seafood option for those who prefer those fare this time of the year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hunan Chicken, Fried Rice, Jasmine Tea
A bit pricier, but so worth it. Fresh real delicious food. Love the tofu dishes and handmade Crab Rangoon are the best! Will always go out of my way to order May Jen when I'm craving Chinese.
Not the same old May Jen unfortunately. I haven't been in quite a while, was really hoping for the same high quality ingredients but it's the same or worse than your neighborhood Chinese place. There are better higher quality options out there.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Every dish, every bite, drink and service was thoughtful, fresh, clean and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liked the food liked the service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Always delicious. Tom is a wonderful server! We always enjoy our time at May Jen’s. Their Dim Sum is fantastic as well as their homemade duck sauce. You cannot go wrong with their dinner for one.
Food and service are always outstanding !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken with Vegetable Fired Rice
Food was great and Josh provided amazing service! Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All they wanted was two extra sauces when I went in there because they gave me a small blue cheese like cup for sauce and then they charged me $6 for the two extra sauces they gave me and on top of that they wanted me I pretty much waited 15 minutes for two sauces that I paid $6
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
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It has been years since we have eaten here, so we decided to give it a try on a Friday night. Called 45 minutes before closing & thought it would still be enough time for take out. The male employee we talked to had to keep checking with the kitchen to see if they could make any of the dinner items requested. We felt like we were bothering him. Simple items ordered, lo mein, fried rice, egg rolls. Egg rolls tasted like they were fried in old oil and were greasy. I'm guessing that the deep fryer had already been turned off, so the oil might not have been hot enough. The lo mein & shrimp fried rice were bland at best. The stir-fried ginger garlic chicken was more flavorful, but the broccoli in the dish was completely undercooked, making it tough to chew. For the price, it was not the quality that we expected from a restaurant of this caliber. On the plus side, the owner is very nice and friendly. We may dine in and try again to see if the food is any better than take out.
I was a frequent customer until today. I wanted to send an email but didnt see a way. Ordered Chicken and vegetables with fried rice and Wonton soup. there were a few scraps of chicken and the veggies were soaking in a very very salty gravy. Very hard to eat so ate the Rice and Soup.I always see the owner when i eat in and she is a sweet woman always friendly to her customers. But this meal has left me with a bad taste to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Wonton Soup
I was really looking forward to having dinner at May Jen. Myself and two friends were greatly disappointed. Our waiter was very pleasant and the restaurant was very clean. Thats where the complaints end. Our food was cold and the egg roll was like it was deep fried 10 times. The wrap was so hard and crispy, it was inedible. The garlic chicken was also very hard. I can't believe they received any good reviews. Don't think we will go there ever again.
Food was good as always; waiter was overwhelmed and we didn’t receive the great service we usually receive.
I loved the food. Large portions. Fast and efficient service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wonton Soup, Tangerine Chicken