Chinese restaurants

Garden Chen

4.2 220 reviews 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM 529 Centre St, Freeland, PA 18224, United States

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Located in Freeland, PA, Garden Chen is earning rave reviews as a go-to Chinese restaurant in the greater Hazleton area. Diners are impressed by the generous portions and affordability of the lunch menu, with many emphasizing that you can enjoy a satisfying meal for under $10. Customer reviews highlight standout dishes like the plate of General Tso's Chicken, praised for its perfect spice level, and the flavorful garlic sauce that pairs brilliantly with pan-fried wontons.

While Garden Chen’s employees are noted for their friendliness and prompt service, some guests have expressed a desire for more generous servings of sauces, particularly those who enjoy their food with a kick. Despite minor quibbles, patrons like Mike Eckert and Brian Rozanski continue to return, often traveling out of their way for takeout. The consensus is clear: Garden Chen offers a delightful blend of taste, value, and memorable dining experiences. This restaurant deserves a spot on your culinary map if you're in the area!

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Takeout
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Lunch
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Dining options

Lunch
Dinner

Atmosphere

Casual
Quiet

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Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Garden Chen before visiting.

Reviews for Garden Chen

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Review highlights

Based on 220 reviews

Garden Chen is widely recognized for offering generous portions and some of the best Chinese cuisine in the Freeland and greater Hazleton area. Customers consistently highlight the freshness and quality of the food, with particular praise for traditional dishes like General Tso’s chicken and unique accompaniments such as garlic sauce with pan-fried wontons. The restaurant is appreciated for its inviting and friendly staff, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While the pricing, especially on the lunch menu, is noted as reasonable, some patrons mention minor inconveniences like the lack of card payment options and limited sauce packet availability. Overall, Garden Chen stands out for delivering satisfying meals with attentive service, making it a favored choice among local diners seeking authentic Chinese flavors and generous servings in a casual setting.

andrew brill

Jun 14, 2025

Great stuff. Huge portions.

Brian Rozanski

Jun 10, 2025

The best chinese option I've found so far in the greater Hazleton area and their lunch menu is probably the most reasonably priced thing left on the planet. They don't take cards, though.

Mike Eckert

May 31, 2025

Best Chinese in the area. I go out of my way just to grab takeout from here. Also, it's the only place in the region that does general Tsos right (I ask for x x spicy). Try the garlic sauce with the pan-fried wonton as well. It goes with everything

Krystal Spalding

May 17, 2025

Employees were kind and inviting, food was timely made and wasn't bad, I put mustard on it without thinking before I took the picture it was light on the chicken n broccoli sauce but the broccoli was beautifully "extra cooked" upon request. next time I will be asking for extra sauce on the chicken n broccoli but they did give me plenty of packets of sauce after i asked for them. I read allot of bad reviews but still gave this a chance, I do not regret it. Lunch under 10 without a drink or egg roll though no biggie. Pork fried rice has plenty of meat pieces as well #satisfied

Rlvb

May 08, 2025

Good, little stingy with the sauce packets not gonna lie, gotta tell them 3 times " EXTRA HOT MUSTARD" then when the girl only puts two in you gotta say "I ordered 80 worth of food, I'm gonna need a few more" that might just be a me problem tho. But yeah nice people & good super fresh food

Nancy “Scorpion Squeeze” Karlick

Apr 26, 2025

The food was excellent. I had shrimp and broccoli, my friend had combination plater pork lo mein which comes with pork fried rice and a egg roll, my nephew had general so's chicken combination plater no spice, both said it was very good. Also had chicken noodle soup and friend had wonton soup.. It was all very good.

Faith Saccketti

Apr 04, 2025

We order from here often. I have a very large family and feed anywhere from 10 to 15 people daily. Our orders are always perfect and the food is always delicious

Gary P.

Mar 12, 2025

Their Won Ton was AMAZING!!! Never realized we had a good Chinese restaurant so close to White Haven...and the service was great too. Kudos to the staff!