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J.W. Chen's

1835 South Bend Avenue, South Bend, IN 46637
574 271-2777
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Ranked #1 of 94 restaurants in South Bend
Cuisines: Asian
Dining options: Reservations
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- 16 May 2013
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Kansas City
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Loved the owner. Just like others said, she sat down with us and helped us come up with our order. Charming! The food was great and reasonably priced. We will be going back again and again when we visit our son!

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Yelm, WA
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130 reviews 130 reviews
70 restaurant reviews
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Great menu, and freshly prepared dishes. The owner is absolutely sweet, and she sits with you and finds your likes and dislikes. Easily one of the best Asian places I've EVER eaten in, and I've been around.... Highly recommended.

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Gainesville, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This is some of the best Chinese food you'll have anywhere. Over the last two years, I have been here multiple times. You sit down and the owner, Jean, will soon sit down with you. She'll ask what you like to eat, spicy or not, food allergies, etc. Don't worry about the menu, she'll make you an outstanding meal based... More

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East Hampton, New York, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

I have been going to South Bend to visit my kids for the past 7 years and finally visited JW Chens last weekend. What a delightful experience! The owner "Jean" greeted us and then pulled up a chair to welcome us to the restaurant and talk us through the menu. When she was finished she asked if we knew what... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

Best Asian cuisine I have had in a very, very long time. Jean, the very charming and gracious owner, will sit at your table and ask what kind of food you typically order and she makes suggestions accordingly. I would HIGHLY recommend the potstickers and the mu shu rolls! Handmade and delicious.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

We were in town from Missouri visiting our son at Notre Dame and based on the trip advisor reviews headed to JW Chen's. We were not disappointed. It would be easy to pass by the location, but it is truly a gem. As like other reviewers, the owner introduced herself to us and based on our tastes, she suggested dishes... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013 via mobile

Very good restaurant! Food was great and the owner came to our table and had a very good conversation with us. She tailored our order very specifically and it was phenomenal. You're missing out if you don't make eating at J.W. Chen's a top priority.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013 via mobile

Great fresh food! The owner came and spoke with us, very friendly woman. We even received a complementary dish of crispy beef which was fantastic.

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Milwaukee
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62 reviews 62 reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We drove out of our way to go to JW Chen's in South Bend. Sure enough, Jean sat down at our table, told us the history of the restaurant, and asked us questions about our tastes. Our 17 year old son was so impressed with the experience, he couldn't stop talking about it. Loved every bit of the meal. The... More

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Elkhart, Indiana
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

JW Chen's is a gem in the Michiana area (near Notre Dame campus). Owner Jean Chen personally sits down with you and takes your order and will make specific to your dietery needs if you have any - at no additional cost. The price is great, but the food is amazing! I recommend that you allow Jean to make something... More

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