Chef Mings Kitchen - Beverly Hills

I visited this restaurant today, Sunday, and I won't be returning. The staff never asked how my food was or if I needed water. The table was dirty, and the food lacked the authentic Chinese flavors you would expect; honestly, a TV dinner would taste better and cost much less. I couldn't help but notice that I was the only customer, which makes me think the locals know better. Save yourself the disappointment and choose a different place. I'm new to the area and learning this the hard way. Is it common for restaurants to serve food in plastic trays? Take-out is fine, but when I dine in, I expect to eat off a proper plate, especially considering the price. This situation feels really off! I used to live in LA in the '80s, and there was so much great Chinese food back then—things have really declined since then. I apologize for the venting, but please don’t waste your money or time here.

I've been going to this restaurant since it opened. It's fairly decent for takeout Chinese food. However, the prices are significantly higher than they should be for this type of cuisine. Inflation in wholesale food costs cannot justify their current pricing. Charging $19 for fried rice is absolutely outrageous. Overall, I'd rate the food a 3 out of 5.

To give you some context: I had lunch at Panda Express before dining at Chef Ming's. While I have nothing against Panda, it quickly became clear who reigns supreme in terms of flavor after my meal at Ming's. The dishes here are less greasy, contain no MSG, and aren't overly salty—it's as if they've graduated from an etiquette school for well-mannered meals! Despite being tiny, with just a bar counter for on-site dining, don’t underestimate its impact. The takeout service operates like a well-oiled machine, consistently churning out one delectable order after another. Though the prices might suggest a Beverly Hills experience, your wallet won't complain once you taste the magic that’s on offer. In summary, Chef Ming's Kitchen may be small, but it boasts enough character and flavor to surpass many larger Asian restaurants. It’s like the little engine that could, racing forward on the tracks of culinary delight and leaving fast food chains like Panda Express in its flavorful wake.

Rice was hard and old and DRY! A definite no! We ordered shrimp fried rice and vegetable fried rice.

Prompt service, great and delicious food! Nice people! We are very glad to have come here.