Chen's Noodle House (陳記麵館) might not have elaborated decorations inside or out, but provides that familiar dining experience that I had in either China or Taiwan. We ordered the Beef noodle soup, spicy dumpling soup and cold pork (appetizers). All dishes had unique but familiar tastes of back home cooking; the portion size generous and the price was very reasonable. I am more than happy to have "discovered" this place and will definitely be revisiting to try other dishes.
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The dishes I ordered were nut allergy friendly.
A small mom & pop shop type of restaurant, Chen's sits in the corner of a plaza filled with the most stereotypical Asian restaurant names in the city. However, Chen's manages to stand out and deliver above and beyond.
We arrived around 7pm and it took about 45 minutes to order and get food. There is very limited seating, only about 6-8 tables. I saw a good number of people doing take-out.
Dumplings: Great portions. They may look like frozen dumplings, but they were pretty flavorful with a nice thick shell and was served with very flavorful chili oil.
Mala Beef Noodle Soup N9: Crazy spicy and a little oil-y. I wouldn't drink the soup here but it made the noodles, baby bok choy, and beef packed with flavor. The noodles were fantastic, and they are made from scratch in house.
Lamb Skewers: I could eat these all day long. Flavorful, tender, and very sharable.
We initially sat outside but our food kept being swarmed with flies. We moved indoors and enjoyed our meal a lot better.
Overall, I would give Chen's a 4.5/5 if I could, only because of the annoyance in flies.
I've been coming here for 5 years and I have nothing but positive things to say about. The staff is friendly and the food is incredible. The dumplings are solid, same with the dumpling soup, but my go to is the beef noodle soup. If you are looking for some homemade noodles in north austin, this is the spot!
This was some delicious chinese cuisine. Idk how authentic this was since I've never been to China but this is the closest I have gotten.
Our favorite dishes were the pork sesame pockets (fatty, juicy pork within a sweet bread with soy sauce. And the dumplings which were pretty big and filled with meat. The noodles and the soup were also good, but I feel like it was a bit bland (maybe I was supposed to add soy sauce :P). The cold meat was also good but I would get that only as an appetizer next time. The lamb skewers were our least favorite since they had way too much seasoning.
The only downside to this place, like others have mentioned, is the drink options. Which is just canned sodas, bottled water, or water from a dispenser in the tiniest Styrofoam cup possible.
Overall..., I'd definitely come back but with my own drink 😂
Chens is a good experience. Hot soup, delicious dumplings, and plentiful portions are Chens' strong suit. The menu is large and clearly visible, with bright colors and easy to pick items. The dining room is a little small, and most all of the tables were dirty. My only complaint was lack of beverages to choose from, they offer very small cups it's too hot outside for 2oz of water 💧 lol I bought the bottle water but they only had 2 left. All in all will be back to try again.
Great hole in the wall, no frills place!! The food was amazing!! Everything came out quickly.
We got lamb noodles and chicken stir fried noodles. The handmade noodles were so chewy, had a great texture and both the dishes tasted excellent. We also got green onion pancake. It was super crispy and flaky, tasted great
One of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Austin. Tasted like street food I’ve had in China. They make their noodles from scratch, have very reasonable portions, quick takeout service, and are fairly priced. My favorite was the lamb sandwich with a sweet sesame bun and pickle-like vegetables. So refreshing to find this place!
One of the few authentic Chinese spots in town! I’m so glad this place serves actual Chinese noodles other than the American Chinese Lao mein nonsense… Very delicious noodles and highly recommend the appetizers! 😋
Amazing food. The mala beef noodle was not over complicated. Just simply how it is, taste like homemade!
Chen’s is a super solid noodle and dumpling house. Nestled in this small shopping plaza, it’s one of the few things that hasn’t changed in recent years.
I’ve always been a huge fan of the sesame pockets here. They outside is light and airy and slightly sweet. It’s filled with braised sliced pork and not dry at all. It’s probably my favorite thing on the menu, but there is plenty of great options to try.
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