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Uncle Chen Restaurant

4.5 324 reviews 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM 1025 Casitas Pass Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013, United States

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If you’re searching for authentic Chinese cuisine in Carpinteria, look no further than Uncle Chen Restaurant. Located at 1025 Casitas Pass Rd, this gem offers an impressive menu filled with house-made appetizers and a delightful variety of chicken, lamb, and seafood dishes. Customers rave about the paper wrapped chicken and the beef and broccoli, both praised for their perfect seasoning and fresh ingredients.

The ambiance is serene, highlighted by soothing Chinese music, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed meal. The service consistently garners positive remarks, and many patrons appreciate the complimentary fried wontons and rich flavors of dishes like Kung Pao chicken and seafood chow mein.

Despite some perceptions of the prices being a tad high for portion sizes, the overall experience is highly valued by diners. With an inviting atmosphere and a commitment to quality, Uncle Chen Restaurant is a standout in the area, and many believe it deserves greater recognition. So, whether you’re a local or just passing through, make sure to stop by and indulge in a feast that captivates the senses!

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Uncle Chen Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for Uncle Chen Restaurant

4.5
324 reviews
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28%
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6%
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Review highlights

Based on 324 reviews

Uncle Chen Restaurant is widely appreciated for its authentic Chinese cuisine, featuring flavorful dishes such as Kung Pao chicken, seafood chow mein, and paper wrapped chicken. Reviewers frequently highlight the tasty food, generous portion sizes, and the calm, inviting atmosphere enhanced by classic Chinese music. The restaurant is noted for its cleanliness and friendly, attentive service, contributing to a pleasant dining experience. While some customers find certain menu items slightly overpriced relative to portion size, the overall quality and variety of dishes offer good value. The complimentary appetizers and warm presentation further enhance its appeal, making Uncle Chen a favored choice for those seeking genuine Chinese flavors in the Carpinteria area.

Xbox User
Jul 20, 2025

Solid spot for grub. Had the combo fried rice and beef w/broccoli. Both were tasty but overpriced for the portion size. Place was spotless and mostly empty, prob because it was past lunch hour (3:20). Service was courteous and my order was taken quickly. Food was brought out hot.

Daniel Barsby
Jul 12, 2025

This place is so great. I go here when I want to eat a lot of really amazing food. The atmosphere is calm and tranquil with some classic Chinese music playing. The complementary fried won tons they serve are delicious. The egg rolls have crispy outsides and a juicy, moist interior. The beef stick kebabs are sweet and tender. The paper wrapped chicken is always the star of my order. The beef broccoli is always perfectly seasoned and cooked. The broccoli in it is still crisp and fresh. The chow mien has a perfect consistency and a very nice flavor. Even the steamed rice is pretty good. Tsing Tao beer which is served here is light and crisp. Similar to an American light beer but with a little more flavor and less carbonation. This restaurant is really under rated. I think they deserve more business. Keep up the good work!

Mhar A
Jul 04, 2025

Authentic taste! Grabbed the seafood chow mein and fried rice since we were still hungry from a prior earlier dinner. A must if you want your Chinese food fix in the area and this is the only one by the city/state beach. We came here twice during our 2 night stay. Staff is very friendly.

Steve Warden
Jul 01, 2025

Great value and large selection of dishes. Friendly staff. GREAT TASTING FOOD !!!!!

CHI
Jun 12, 2025

Uncle Chen is my favorite Chinese cuisine restaurant in SB county. The owners are so kind and friendly! All the food are so tasty. We had dinner special, I liked Kung Pao chicken a lot.

Rosanna Duran-Carlson
May 29, 2025

I LOVE this place! I've been coming here for years, and while every dish is excellent, I always get their egg drop soup. Simple and perfectly flavorful. Plus, I can't say enough nice things about everyone here. So nice & friendly - and they always remember me. That personal touch makes a difference.

Maureen Kobrin
May 28, 2025

Best Chinese restaurant I've been to in a long time. The food is delicious, flavorful and the portions are huge. Our family loves going here when we are in town. The service is friendly and attentitive. We even made sure to go one last time before leaving town. Thank you for a great experience.

Rhonda S
May 03, 2025

My family really enjoys Uncle Chen’s. They make vegan dishes! We dorks them we eat vegan and they let us know the batter isn’t and they can pan fry the tofu without. Delicious! Sweet & sour tofu yum!

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Quick info

Address
1025 Casitas Pass Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
Chinese restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 3:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday 3:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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