I was looking to try a new Chinese Food restaurant, and decided to give King Chef a chance. I am so glad I did!!! The food was the best Chinese food I've had in Poughkeepsie. Highly recommend! ???
The food is okay, but definitely doesn't match the high prices
My fiancé & I wanted to try a different restaurant since Main Moon was closed. We usually get Main Moon because I only eat their sliced, jerky-like boneless ribs. Not to mention, their food is on point.So from King Chef, I ordered Hunan shrimp special combo (which has the ? next to it indicating that it's a spicy dish. I even googled "Hunan style" to get a better idea and it's described as a bit more than spicy (which is what I wanted)).My fiancé ordered the CHK with garlic sauce, which also has a ? next to it.Although the prices were good... NEITHER dish was spicy in the slightest bit.I also added a large wonton soup but after I'd already paid with my card. Therefore, I had to use my card again but since the wonton soup was less than $5, I was charged a 75c fee (even though I just spent over $25 all together and just used my card). I will say large wonton soup was full of wontons but... The food lacked flavor all together and the "spicy" food really needs to be spicier BUT the fact that the small dining area of the restaurant seems to haven't have had ANY upgrades since opening (about 40 YEARS) and now is a storage area which blocks the large picture windows tells you how much care is put into the food.Again... The front of the restaurant is completely taken up with store products (even on a dining booth & table) and Main st. has such high foot traffic (potential indoor dining customers). Indoor dining isn't even an option... But should be.SMH
My favorite spot.
Good food nowhere to dine in at though
Truthfully , this is easily my favorite Chinnse joint around & definitely by far the best one in Poughkeepsie ! The meat is never uncooked , never chewy or rough , & it never has an odd taste , like some places when their food is inconsistent - this place is always consistent and you always get exactly what you ordered .The inside of the place is also well taken care of & never has an uneasy vibe or negative aura .*Overall ; Family friendly , Clean & Great Food ! *I highly recommend this spot , especially if you are looking for a good Chinnse place !!
So I am new to the area and I went in because of a sign in the window. Which was FALSE ADVERTISEMENT! When I placed my order not ONLY was she rude... The $4.95 special was now $8.95 I kindly referenced the sign in the window. Her explanation was. I don't see it. 8.95 WHAT YOU WANT. I advised her that if that's the price she should take that big sign out of the window. I took a picture of the sign. And that was 5 weeks ago. The sign is still up luring unknowing customers in and charging a higher price.
DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE I HAVE ORDERING FROM HERE FOR A LONG TIME AND ON A FRIDAY NIGHT THAT I KNOW THEY MIGHT BE BUSY THEY ARE ARGUING WITH ME AND HANGING UP THE PHONE ON A $300.00 ORDER THEY HAVE NO IDEA..... I CALLED THEIR OTHER STORE GREAT WALL THEY ACTED THE SAME HUNG UP WHEN I TRIED TO TALK TO THEM ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED AT KING CHIEF...... THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT A LOYAL CUSTOMER PLEASE DO NOT ORDER FROM THESE PEOPLE!#!!!!!
This spot is worth a try. They serve big portions for reasonable rates. Always clean and with good character. Will come visit again.
Excellent food. Very clean.