I've given this place so many chances but I won't be going back anymore. Most times I've gone, the food has been somewhat disappointing but still fine. Tonight I spent a hefty $20 on crispy duck that was soggy and unseasoned, not at all what I was hoping for. This place is more expensive than other Chinese restaurants around but it really isn't worth the extra money :(
Really tasty food and excellent staff. We really cannot wait to try this restaurant again. They had a good variety of options and all the dishes that came out the tables around us also looked very tasty. Fantastic service as well!
Pork dumplings were very good, chicken and broccoli as well- actually a good amount of vegetables with this dish- green pepper some cabbage, broccoli and shoots. Eggplant was well prepared-if a little sweet. Very well spiced (medium) and the vegetables actually tasted like vegetables, some restaurants they don't. This will likely be out go to spot for Chinese. Photo of chicken and garlic eggplant. Take out- didn't eat in the restaurant.
All the food was great, except the House fried rice needs a little more flavor and moisture.
Menu with A very large selection and the food was very good
Good Hot & Sour SoupTo me, hot & sour soup is to Chinese food what Pad Thai is to Thai food. It is my proverbial canary in a coal mine. Hot Pot Chen does a really good one. The broth is the dark variety and it is super tasty with plenty of nice veggies. The heat level is the same no matter what instructions you give, which is a little hot, but it won't flame you out if that's what you're into.One of my go-to dishes is the mu shu vegetables. There's nothing super special about the veggies themselves -- lots of cabbage, but the hoisin sauce is excellent and the pancakes hold up well under the necessary folding process. I have also had several hot pot dishes and the broth is always comforting and tasty. Some of the chicken based ones can get a bit salty, but there's always plenty of veggies and meat or tofu in there.Middle Kingdom and Kai Garden used to be my #1 and #2 Chinese restaurants in Ann Arbor. They're gone now and Hot Pot Chen is my new #1.
Enjoyed our dinner. Great friendly service. Ordered off the traditional Chinese menu, our server helped us pick out several tasty items that were different. Beef was super tender and flavorful... And spicy. Noodles were also great. Awesome trying something new. Definitely stop in and eat in. Not just a other quickie take out place (although they had plenty of to go orders while we were there.)
Highly recommend! Excellent food and service. The hot and spicy soft shell crab is one of my favorites and Hot Pot Chen is the only place that offers this dish in Ann Arbor. I also love the salt and pepper pork appetizer.
Great restaurant! We went here the other day and I lost my retainer here. The waitress who served us found it and gave it back to me. Thank you so much!
This is my favorite chinese restaurant in Ann Arbor, and I've been to just about every chinese restaurant in the city. The quality, selection, service and pricing are all fantastic. It is also very conveniently located and there is ample parking.