May Jen Restaurant

Chinese Restaurants in Buffalo, New York

4.2 (218)

Category	Chinese Restaurants · Restaurant
Address	47 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
Area	Buffalo, New York
Phone	(716) 986-9866
Google rating	4.2 (218)

Hours

Wednesday	12–9 PM
Thursday	12–9 PM

About May Jen Restaurant

May Jen Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Buffalo, New York. It is listed at 47 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226, which places it among the local businesses of Buffalo that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In cities with a Chinatown, weekend mornings bring dim sum carts or order sheets, and lines form early at the most popular spots in Buffalo; walk-ins are standard and reservations are uncommon outside large banquet restaurants. Regional labels matter: Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Shanghainese and Taiwanese kitchens cook very differently, so a restaurant's stated region is a better guide to the food than the word "Chinese" alone. Some smaller restaurants in New York are BYOB with no corkage fee; call ahead to confirm. A tip of 15-20% is customary for table service but not expected at counter-order takeout. Spice level, MSG and allergen questions are normal to ask before ordering, and most kitchens are happy to leave an ingredient out or tone down the heat if you mention it when ordering rather than after the food arrives.

Hours are published for 2 days a week. Typical hours are 12–9 PM. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (716) 986-9866. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, mayjenrestaurant.com.

Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 218 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect.

Buffalo is in New York, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Buffalo is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across New York's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Leo C. Gibbons Jr. 9 months ago

Great authentic Chinese food here, not the typical "yellow rice" etc. Servings are generous and always delivered hot to the table!

Jonathan Higgins a year ago

Charming little Chinese restaurant that’s been running since the 80s according to Tom, our server. Speaking of Tom, our friendly server was prompt and our food arrived quickly. I ordered the ginger garlic chicken with steamed rice and had the egg drop soup as part of their lunch menu. The food is saucy and very classic American Chinese food and we all enjoyed our dishes. I recommend this place for an easy lunch and I’d come back again. Did I mention we showed up a little before opening and they let us in and seated us anyway? Cool little place.

J H a year ago

Very clean restaurant where you can dine inside or just have take out. Service was fast and owner was very friendly. If you order using the app Toast, you can accumulate points towards to obtain discount rewards. Egg foo young- Choice of protein.. Pattie’s were not greasy and decent amount of shrimp (my choice of protein). Would’ve like if the gravy was thinner and not so thick Singapore rice noodles- Throughly enjoyed the curry flavor, and appreciated the spiciness was at a level that was enjoyable to me. (You can choose spice level) Fried rice- typical fried rice

Sarah Malczewski a year ago

YUM! My husband and I have been searching for a great Chinese place and we lucked out with May Jen. We dined in for restaurant week and were very impressed with the food and service. Our waiter was very charming, funny, and sounded like he had the perfect soothing late night radio host voice. He was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had about the menu, including offering some of his recommendations. My husband got the Hunan beef restaurant week special and it was so incredibly tender. Of course I stole a few bites! I had the General Tso dinner for one combo. The items I chose were Wonton soup, a pork egg roll, and vegetable fried rice. Everything was absolutely delicious. The chicken was lightly breaded, which made it so enjoyable. I've been disappointed with other Chinese places and the loads of breading they are putting on the chicken for General Tso. But this dinner was perfection. I would absolutely come back. It is a bit pricey, but the quality of the food makes the cost worth it.

J B 4 years ago

Most expensive Chinese food in the area, but it’s worth it. The food is always hot, fresh, and ready at exactly the pick up time you were told. The tangerine chicken is so flavorful and the crab rangoons never disappoint. The dine in area of the restaurant is very clean as well.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is May Jen Restaurant located?

May Jen Restaurant is at 47 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226, in Buffalo, New York. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is May Jen Restaurant?

May Jen Restaurant is listed as a chinese restaurant and is also tagged on Google as restaurant.

What are the hours of May Jen Restaurant?

Published hours are Wednesday: 12–9 PM; Thursday: 12–9 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

What is the phone number of May Jen Restaurant?

You can call May Jen Restaurant at (716) 986-9866.

How is May Jen Restaurant rated on Google?

May Jen Restaurant has a Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 218 reviews.

Does May Jen Restaurant have a website?

Yes, the website of May Jen Restaurant is mayjenrestaurant.com (linked on this page).

Are there other chinese restaurants near May Jen Restaurant?

Yes. Buffalo also has Little Taste Of China, Home Taste, Golden Hill Asian Cuisine among others; see the full list of chinese restaurants in Buffalo at the bottom of this page.