Chun Hing Restaurant

I have been coming here for years, most for take-out, but I have dined in-house for lunch and dinner a few times. The funny thing is that you would think it's not good because it is rarely crowded, but don't let that fool you - the food is good and fresh!! You can't go wrong with the classics: dumplings, general tso's chicken; BBQ ribs and egg rolls. They often add new items to the menu, so give them a try too.

The staff are friendly and it is always a clean environment.

What else can I say - just give them a try if you already haven't, but be adventurous too....I haven't been disappointed yet.

Helpful Tips: BYOB & Always open on Christmas!!

Had not been here in 10 years, gave it another try.
Tofu Clouds were fluffy with a tasty sauce. Shredded Chicken came with a smoky sweet sauce and broccoli. Steamed meat dumplings were plump. Singapore Mei Fun came with more onions than I'd prefer but did come without peppers per our request and had a fried egg, always a nice touch.
Service was friendly and my order was checked before I left.

Easily the best Chinese food in the area. I would avoid eating at the restaurant itself, but for take-out it is as good as it gets.

So many great items: steamed dumplings, eggplant w/ garlic sauce (w/ or w/out tofu/meat), shrimp in tomato sauce, singapore noodles, lo mein, crispy noodles w/ black bean sauce, 5-spice squid, general tsos and hunan chickens...ugh I give up. The list goes on.

Now, you guys know you are waaaaaay too expensive to be in the Pathmark shopping center in WEST PHILLY!!! Lol I don't know who told these people they had the right to charge $10 for chicken and broccoli!!! I don't give a D-MN about your Zagat rating!!

What makes it so bad is I had NO IDEA how much my Chicken and Broccoli was going to cost because I just CALLED the order in, and had never looked at a menu. I just assumed their prices were like your typical chinese spot! Imagine my surprise when I realized my $5 dollar bill wasn't enough!!! lol

I really felt suckered paying that much for chinese food in a spot that looked like every other chinese restaurant in Philly!!! When I inquired about their high prices, the woman at the counter informed that their Chicken and Broccoli was "different" than the others because they use "chunks" of chicken.

Upon tasting it, I realized she was right. It did taste better than average. I think their chicken may have been fried, and it had a nice spicy flavor to it, and yeah..... it was good.

Was it worth $10?? I think NOT!!!!!! And no amount of WPVI reporter pics on the wall will change that for ME! lol

Friendly staff and great food. We ordered lemon chicken, Gen Tso's chicken, crispy duck with mixed vegetables, cheese wontons, and fried meat dumplings. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We'll definitely go back.

Edit: after we visited, everything went to hell for this place. The shopping center was extremely run down and they were continually cited for health code violations. According to what I read, they were issued 71 citations in 6 days, some of the citations for repeat offenses. I'm left wondering if those offenses were repeated within those 6 days. Either way, 71 is excessive and leaves me suspicious.

The final straw was a late night fire in January 2017.

The shopping center is completely remodeled now and a Dollar Tree is going in where the restaurant used to be. Maybe I'm becoming cynical and suspicious as I age, but I can't help but feel this family were forced out. If that's true, it's a shame.

They told me they had another restaurant in Pilgrim Gardens (Drexel Hill). I'm going to check and see if they are still open there.

Lets start things off by getting the name right... its called Chun Hing... not Chung Hing!

If you are searching for an honest review, look no further... there a lot of busters out there reviewing this joint.

I must preface this review - it is based on DINING IN. I do not view Chun Hing as a take out chinese location and understand that many people enjoy take out chinese so please use this review to judge the dine in experience only. I am sure the food is still delicious take out...

This is the best bang for your buck in town. You can eat a five course meal (including delicious ice cream for desert) for $23-$24 a person including tip. I dine here with my cousin once a month (sometimes once a week). Here is our standard order that NEVER fails.

1) Hot and sour soup - $1.50 for a large, delicious, hot and sour bowl. I put a large amount of crumbled crackers in my soup. This is the best hot and sour soup I have ever eaten by far. The Tofu is thick and delicious, the veggies and pork are sliced thinly and crunchy, the mushrooms are delicious. 10/10 i would go here just for this.

2) Peking Duck Rolls - $2.25 - This is absolutely delicious, cover with hot oil if you like it spicy but be prepared because the oil coats your lips and mouth and is surprisingly spicy. Some batches are better than others due to the varying sauce inside, the more plum duck sauce inside the better.

3) 8 Fired Pork Dumplings - $6.00 - Large dumplings - they are difficult to cut (there are no knives) but these are very good as well. Some people i dine with enjoy them more than I do but I really like them. I enjoy the red ginger dipping sauce but half the people I have been here with do not.

4) Singapore Noodle or Lo Mein - $7 - $9 - Both delicious and done right.

5) General Tso's White Meat or Filet of Beef with Broccoli - $10-$13 - These are amazing. The filet of beef is amazing. This is the best general tsos I have ever had because it is made with pure white meat chunks of chicken.

They are weird about white rice portions but it is not an issue.

They have amazing service, water is constantly filled an they truly want you to enjoy the meal

Obviously things have shifted severely for this once great restaurant. Closed five+ times in 2016 for health violations. Now, a kitchen fire. In their day, they were reliable and fresh. I brought many Chinese guests here. Sorry to see them struggle so.

Pros: The food is awesome! They have a vegetarian menu as well which is great! I love the take out option when i just want to dine in the comfort of my home. The owners and the staff are so nice. They do take care of their customers. They offer student discount everyday if you show them your school ID. The Price is very affordable!

Cons: They do not deliver! :(

SO DISAPPOINTED!!! I wasted 50 on this crap!!! I ordered General Chicken and the sauce looked like an oil spill. It was greasy, had overcooked broccoli stuffed at the bottom and to top it off, it had absolutely no flavor!! Smh...
The portions were small , it was 12 a container and I had to buy two because I was also feeding a 15 year old boy. It was literally some expensive ass Shit. Even he wouldn't eat it. We will see if the dog will go for it.
I also ordered soup w/ rice noodles and chicken. The broth had NO FLAVOR.. Really??? For 50 bucks??? I am not a salt lover by any means but damn they could have at least tried to make it flavorful. Can you tell I am mad?? I don't know where the other people who gave this place rave reviews really ate. I can get better from the freezer section at Acme. I mean its General Chicken. It isn't that hard to make. They get one star because my dog will have something other than kibble to eat.

I don't understand the hype about this place. The egg rolls were AWFUL. First off, don't use a spring roll wrapper and call it an egg roll. And what in the hell were those mung bean things? No, that is not an egg roll... That is a disgrace to all egg rolls past and present.
Second off, Kung Pao chicken should be flavorful and highlight the skills of the chef. Yours did neither. Instead, I think I may have found the most Americanized chinese restaurant EVER.

Additional star for customer service. Definitely one of the most pleasant cashiers I've met in Philly. Kudos for at least making people feel welcome.