Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 12:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Middlesex: 10:31 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (732) 667-8111 to confirm.
Location & directions
732 Union AveMiddlesex, NJ 08846
About Chen Kitchen
Located at 732 Union Ave in Middlesex, New Jersey, Chen Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant. It is one of 9 places to eat and drink we list in Middlesex.
Chen Kitchen is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Tuesday).
The menu we have on file lists 318 items across 20 sections, including Moo Shu Specialties, Chow Mein or Chop Suey, Appetizers, Fried Specialties, and Beef. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $22.03, with a typical item around $11.25. Menu highlights include 145. Moo Shu Beef, 54. House Special Chow Mein 本楼炒面, and 15. Crab Rangoon (8) 蟹角.
You can visit for no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and quiet. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, late-night food, quick bite, small plates, and vegetarian options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot and free street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (732) 667-8111 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 732 Union Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
- Phone
- (732) 667-8111
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Menu
- 318 items · $1.50–$22.03
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Chen Kitchen’s weekday schedule with 129 other Chinese restaurants in New Jersey. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:30 PM.
In total it is open about 64 hours a week, 5 hours fewer than the local median of 69. 95% of Chinese restaurants in New Jersey open on Sundays, and Chen Kitchen is one of them.
Compared with 129 other Chinese restaurants in New Jersey that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in New Jersey
Based on 65 menus with 9,584 priced items from Chinese restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $12.88, and half of all items are priced between $9.40 and $16.75.
At Chen Kitchen the median listed price is $11.25, close to the typical $12.88 for Chinese restaurants in New Jersey.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Wonton Soup | 55% | $4.18 |
| Chicken | 54% | $12.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 51% | $3.84 |
| Beef | 49% | $13.95 |
| Sesame Chicken | 49% | $16.47 |
| General Tso's Chicken | 48% | $16.95 |
| Shrimp | 43% | $12.95 |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 42% | $15.79 |
Calculated from 65 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Quiet
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Chen Kitchen there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 7 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (2), Bakeries & Desserts (2), Chinese (1), and American (1).
Competition is light: 1 other Chinese restaurant is within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is New Szechuan Kitchen, 0.7 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.2 mi
- AmericanPerkins0.9 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks1.0 mi
- PizzaPizza Center1.0 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Chen Kitchen's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Is Chen Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Chen Kitchen is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Chen Kitchen located?
Chen Kitchen is located at 732 Union Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846.
What is the phone number of Chen Kitchen?
You can call Chen Kitchen at (732) 667-8111.
Does Chen Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Chen Kitchen offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Chen Kitchen?
The typical price range at Chen Kitchen is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $22.03.
Does Chen Kitchen take reservations?
Yes, Chen Kitchen accepts reservations.
Is Chen Kitchen wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Is Chen Kitchen open late?
Yes – Chen Kitchen is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Chen Kitchen?
There are 7 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Chen Kitchen. Nearby options include Dunkin' (0.1 mi), Wendy's (0.2 mi), and Perkins (0.9 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Chen Kitchen?
1 other Chinese restaurant within a mile. The closest is New Szechuan Kitchen, 0.7 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in New Jersey cost?
Based on 65 menus with 9,584 priced items from Chinese restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $12.88, and half of all items are priced between $9.40 and $16.75.
