Have visited this place for years but it seems as of lately has taken a turn for the worse in terms of service and quality. The service is very unfriendly and are they are not accomodating when it comes to requests as other location restaurants are. Combination meals are just a gelatinous and in-edible mess. They take the "Combine" in combination too far. When requesting if they can separate the food instead of mixing it, as many would prefer to not have their food mixed when they receive it, they will either flat out refuse or want to charge a lot extra. No we are not asking for "extra" food we would not like our food mixed together in a container when we order it which should never be mixed. Food quality is not limited to the comination meals. Fried rice is more like a pudding. Over all the food at this restaurant is subpar and doesn't stand up to the quality of other Chinese restaurants in the area. They are not even confident in the quality of their own food as they make it well known, especially on their receipt "All sales are final". I will not be returning to this restaurant and I do not recommend visiting this restaurant and I would try a different one. You may have a better visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Margo Tracey
This is your typical "hole in the wall" strip mall style fast food restaurant with maybe six tables inside. It looked relatively clean and the staff seemed professional and courteous. Overall, the food was nice and hot and very tasty. The steamed dumplings were perfect but I have had much better dipping sauce elsewhere. The pork lo mein noodles were delicious. The General Tso Chicken was good, but I have certainly had much better elsewhere throughout my life. The fried rice included with the chicken was not very good - it wasn't bad, though. I would have almost preferred just plain steamed white rice.I think this is probably the best Chinese food available in Columbia TN. The restaurant could aim higher on their flavors (especially the General Tso Chicken and the fried rice). Clearly, they have what it takes to become excellent if they try. I will definitely be back to try their other dishes!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dumplings, Pork or Chicken Lo Mein
sandy goodgine
I absolutely love their wonton soup and egg drop soup. It’s absolutely amazing no long wait time and great customer service. Very authentic.!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha West
Hate to say this about a place we have thoroughly enjoyed for years. ..The food we got last night was absolutely horrible. The soup was a gelatinous booger. All together the worst meal I've had in my life. We will never be returning. My entire family got horribly sick. Whatever they changed has not been for the better.
Food: 1
Jamie Mcelfresh
I drove over 10 miles one way for take out due to good reviews. Was not worth the drive, food mediocre at best.Cashier was not what I would call friendly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Rm Kemr
Oh it is SO GOOD!!!!! Just go there. Super reasonable on pricing. If we could go every day (20 miles away)….we would! They are very friendly too.Vegetarian options: A lot of options.Kid-friendliness: Super family oriented.Parking: Very large Plaza parking.Dietary restrictions: I am allergic to a variety of foods. They were very, VERY accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hunan Pork
Mondrica Kerr
Got food to go. Very bland. It literally has no flavor at all. Chicken on the stick is so bland and hard, beef with broccoli no flavor and lo mein is so bland. Fried Rice, you can only taste the oil they used to cook it. We don’t have many Chinese restaurants to choose from but sadly I won’t be ordering again. I wish it was better.
Food: 1
Bill D
We love Chima Chef, staff always treats us like family, the food is always great and the portions are reasonable for the cost. Whether we have a small or large order they are always timely and accommodating to us. Highly recommend Chima Chef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken with Mixed Vegetables
Val P
The food here is consistently delicious. The people who run this place are friendly and have customer service. Restaurant is small but clean. We always call in to-go orders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oleg Maksymenko
Extremely slow, terrible, tasteless food. Never again.
Have visited this place for years but it seems as of lately has taken a turn for the worse in terms of service and quality. The service is very unfriendly and are they are not accomodating when it comes to requests as other location restaurants are. Combination meals are just a gelatinous and in-edible mess. They take the "Combine" in combination too far. When requesting if they can separate the food instead of mixing it, as many would prefer to not have their food mixed when they receive it, they will either flat out refuse or want to charge a lot extra. No we are not asking for "extra" food we would not like our food mixed together in a container when we order it which should never be mixed. Food quality is not limited to the comination meals. Fried rice is more like a pudding. Over all the food at this restaurant is subpar and doesn't stand up to the quality of other Chinese restaurants in the area. They are not even confident in the quality of their own food as they make it well known, especially on their receipt "All sales are final". I will not be returning to this restaurant and I do not recommend visiting this restaurant and I would try a different one. You may have a better visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
This is your typical "hole in the wall" strip mall style fast food restaurant with maybe six tables inside. It looked relatively clean and the staff seemed professional and courteous. Overall, the food was nice and hot and very tasty. The steamed dumplings were perfect but I have had much better dipping sauce elsewhere. The pork lo mein noodles were delicious. The General Tso Chicken was good, but I have certainly had much better elsewhere throughout my life. The fried rice included with the chicken was not very good - it wasn't bad, though. I would have almost preferred just plain steamed white rice.I think this is probably the best Chinese food available in Columbia TN. The restaurant could aim higher on their flavors (especially the General Tso Chicken and the fried rice). Clearly, they have what it takes to become excellent if they try. I will definitely be back to try their other dishes!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dumplings, Pork or Chicken Lo Mein
I absolutely love their wonton soup and egg drop soup. It’s absolutely amazing no long wait time and great customer service. Very authentic.!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hate to say this about a place we have thoroughly enjoyed for years. ..The food we got last night was absolutely horrible. The soup was a gelatinous booger. All together the worst meal I've had in my life. We will never be returning. My entire family got horribly sick. Whatever they changed has not been for the better.
Food: 1
I drove over 10 miles one way for take out due to good reviews. Was not worth the drive, food mediocre at best.Cashier was not what I would call friendly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Oh it is SO GOOD!!!!! Just go there. Super reasonable on pricing. If we could go every day (20 miles away)….we would! They are very friendly too.Vegetarian options: A lot of options.Kid-friendliness: Super family oriented.Parking: Very large Plaza parking.Dietary restrictions: I am allergic to a variety of foods. They were very, VERY accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hunan Pork
Got food to go. Very bland. It literally has no flavor at all. Chicken on the stick is so bland and hard, beef with broccoli no flavor and lo mein is so bland. Fried Rice, you can only taste the oil they used to cook it. We don’t have many Chinese restaurants to choose from but sadly I won’t be ordering again. I wish it was better.
Food: 1
We love Chima Chef, staff always treats us like family, the food is always great and the portions are reasonable for the cost. Whether we have a small or large order they are always timely and accommodating to us. Highly recommend Chima Chef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken with Mixed Vegetables
The food here is consistently delicious. The people who run this place are friendly and have customer service. Restaurant is small but clean. We always call in to-go orders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely slow, terrible, tasteless food. Never again.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is always good and warm. Pick up is easy and always fast.
It was okay I mean we only really have like 3 to choose from here so I mean it could be better it could be worse...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The people work hard and the food is good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worse Chinese food in town. If you eat at a table in this tiny restaurant, the traffic through the front door and the bathroom is in you face.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Always great good! Fast service! Friendly!