Definitely the most authentic Chinese food in the area. Got s2 fish fillet, bl7 lamb hot pot, n hd6 soup dumplings. All were good but we were most blown away by the fish. Silky soft n almost melt in your mouth. The lady host was very nice and sweet. Food came very quick.
This place is a gem to find in Virginia! The owner is so sweet and attentive. And the food is great! Moved here from NYC so finding food at that level has been hard to find, but we definitely found it at Chef Lu!
I highly recommend the cumin lamb dish! Flavorful and not too spicy
![5]( "Recensione")
Freakin love this place - could not recommend enough! Hands down the most legit, high quality, best Chinese restaurant in Hampton Roads! Always consistently good, service is incredible, and it’s actually not possible to come here and have complaints! Crazy right?? I have come many times and the owner is very loving, giving my friends and I free drinks or food because our meal is taking a while to get out, and it is always a joy to see her. The sweet and sour fish is just insanely good - and who’s ever heard of sweet and sour FISH?? I mean, pardon my horrible ignorance if that’s a pretty common dish in China, but I have never seen it in my somewhat extensive Chinese restaurant (in America) experience. And it’s so so so good. Everything is cooked perfectly and everything is amazing. I could go on and on. The only sad thing about Chef Lu’s is that they are not open 24/7, and close at 8, but hey, they’re exclusive! And who would hate such a fantastic place for closing a bit earlier than is desirable by food-seeking-people with high standards in the evening? For me, I say all is well. Sometimes I ponder my relationship with Chef Lu’s and realize my stupidity in not supporting such a marvelous local business more. I’m really not sure what’s wrong with me. But I know there’s nothin wrong with Chef Lu’s!! Come check out the best Chinese food on the peninsula!
I finally tried Chef Lu a year ago as they did curbside pick up during the height of the pandemic and the reviews of the food were good. I love it. I like the variety of options and always order the pancit!!! The thing I like the most is the small town feel. She recognizes me, even when I’m wearing a mask. The owner is so friendly and goes the extra mile with customer service. Even after she stopped doing curbside pick up she accommodated my request to bring my order to my car because I had my young children with me. When you order direct from their site you get free app offers when you spend a certain amount. I ordered today and the weekend deal doesn’t start till tomorrow but she recognized my name on the online order and put the free app in anyway, she said since I’m a loyal customer. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Best BBQ pork buns I've ever had. The pork soup dumplings are also very good.
The building itself is always very clean and staff is always awesome
The owner runs around like a headless chicken trying to make sure everyone is happy and cared for properly while she is understaffed. She even made me a special drink not listed on the menu. They have decent portions for the price, food is good, and the restrooms are very clean. The place is small so one can feel the draft from outside.
This Chinese restaurant is my all time favorite. Not only is their food very authentic and delicious but also the service is top notch! The owner of the restaurant is always friendly and welcoming and greets us personally whenever we visit. When you are home away from home and you are craving for some good authentic Chinese/Taiwanese food, this place makes you feel at home.
Quick service when ordering online. Very good food. Mabo Tofu is excellent, ands so is the fried rice. The pork buns and bao are homemade and delicious. Highly recommend also the bokchoi entree. The hot and sour soup isn't very spicy or sour, but has good white pepper flavor that I always love in Chinese food.
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes