Chen Garden

We went there today for a late lunch. Impressive selection of GF options. Service wasn't great. But so delicious.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Felt very safe. Waitress was on top of everything

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

So many GF options and they are careful and knowledgeable! Food is so good.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

GREAT selection of GF items (marked on menu)! Tasty and safe for celiacs. Knowledge staff. AMAZING!!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

So many GF options! You can’t get the things you’d expect - udon noodles or potstickers - but they have GF sesame chicken and many others. I asked them to label everything and they did. My child is somewhat asymptomatic but she seems like there was no cross contamination.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We ordered sweet & sour chicken at first. When the food came to the table I got suspicious, because the chicken was coated with something. So I asked and I was glad, I did, because our first dish was not glutenfree. The waiter asked the other lady that worked there and she told him something. He took our dishes and asked, if vegetable chicken would be fine. We were ok with that and this time it was glutenfree. It looks like it depends on which server you’re getting. Not everyone in this restaurant seems to be knowledgeable.

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Everything I’ve ordered from Chen Garden has been good so far. Their pad Thai and fresh shrimp rolls are my favorite.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I had lunch here to check the restaurant out. At lunch only the egg drop soup is GF, although the menu says other soups can be GF (probably the full dinner order). I had Singapore noodles, which were very tasty. The lunch fried rice was also not GF, so it came with steamed rice. Many dishes say they can be made GF, so I will probably go back for dinner to check out other dishes.

We did go back for dinner and I had chicken fried rice and also shredded vegetables with chicken, both GF. Food was very good and did not get sick. Hubby had General Tso’s chicken (not GF) which he also liked. Will be going back to try more dishes! It’s a very busy place so go early or make a reservation.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Menu had different colors for what was GF and what wasn’t. Pretty sure they used separate grills and what not for cooking but would have to check. Even had GF soy sauce. Good was so good with tons of options even for vegetarians!

Celiac friendly! Separate pans, new oil, GF sauces, and they stir fry (not deep fry) to avoid cross contamination. Menu clearly indicates what can and cannot be made GF. Some employees are not strong English speakers but they quickly get backup if they need help understanding your specific requests. Takeout is also super easy! Once you give them your phone number the first time, they make notes and remember your preferences (i.e. gluten free) for next time!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

absolutely love the salt and pepper squid!! as per previous remark restaurant was closed for a few days and opened back up quickly!!! very careful lot of gf options

So... this place was closed down for rodent infestation. 😩I wanted to leave 4 stars but then that happened.

Delicious. Can't wait to go back, first time having General Tso's chicken in 7 years and it was amazing!

I asked the server if they were careful with gluten free orders. He said yes without hesitation. I got the gluten free general tsao's chicken. It was delicious and I did not get glutened. Will definitely be returning here.

They can make nearly anything on the menu GF. Menu is clearly marked.

City Newspaper said:

"CITY Best of Rochester winner multiple times. But not many people know the restaurant can make most of its menu items gluten-free if asked? Gluten-free Sesame Chicken is a rarity, and Chen Garden makes a tasty one. Other items to try are the Crispy Shrimp with Bacon and Chow Fun noodles."

Celiac friendly?

Yes

You are at the mercy of your server. My daughter got very sick the last time we ate there.

I had not had general tsos chicken in YEARS!!! I read good and bad reviews for this place but was willing to chance it. They had most everything marked clearly on the menu. Gluten free is color coded. There online menus are too. Despite the bad reviews my meal was tasty. Ill be sad to end out trip and no longer be able to go to chens.

Celiac friendly?

Yes