Welcome to Spicy Chef

“ Our fourth or fifth time being here and it’s been consistently good. Parking and the main entrance is around back. We were seated immediately around 7.30pm on a Saturday night. Restaurant was about 1/3 full. You don’t come here for the ambiance, you come for the consistently good Chinese food. Really the only decent Chinese food within a 20 minute drive of South Orange. This time went with the hot and sour soup (always delicious), scallion pancakes, spicy smashed cucumbers, wontons in chili oil, Mongolian beef, and string beans in garlic sauce. About $94 (not including tip) for all of it. We ate about half and will be able to have a full second dinner with the leftovers. Can’t recommend this spot enough. ”

“ The food was fresh, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice without being overwhelming. The menu has a lot of variety, and everything we tried tasted like it was made with care. The staff was friendly and attentive, which made the visit even more enjoyable. There are so many other dishes on the menu that I’m looking forward to trying, and I will definitely be coming back again soon. ”

“ O M G ! This has to be the BEST Chinese restaurant I have ever been to. The menu is extensive, the choices are all delicious. Expertly prepared and served. All our selections were perfectly spiced, not too much but front present throughout the dish. PERFECT! There is a section on the menu for the American style Chinese food which is probably prepared better than what your used to. But with the wide selection of actual Chinese food, why would one order from the American version. We shared the Hunan Style Braised Whole Fish. Appetizer Dandan noodles and the Wood Mushroom app was unbelievably tasty. I live an hour fifteen from here but will be back! It is well, well worth the drive for food selections that I cannot get anywhere else. Enjoy! ”

“ Amazing food. So flavorful and spicy. No wait on a Wed evening. Great atmosphere and attentive service. We got lamb and friend fish- both amazing. Crab soup dumplings were OK. Pork buns were really good as well. Highly recommend. ”

“ Spicy Chef is a fantastic spot for bold, flavorful Szechuan cuisine. I stopped by for lunch and loved the beef noodles(perfectly chewy and packed with spice) and the spicy stir-fry (fiery and full of depth—just how it should be!). The dishes were authentic, well-balanced, and left me craving more. A true hidden gem for anyone who loves real Chinese heat and robust flavors. The service was quick and friendly, making it a great casual lunch spot. I’ll definitely be back to try more of the menu! ”

“ Happened to be passing through and glad to have found this place. Large portions. Food was tasty, but wasn’t very spicy surprisingly. The 水煮鱼chili oil fish was sweet and mild. The 口水鸡saliva chicken had no heat but a ton of crushed peanuts. We did mention to the staff and they were very understanding and offered to make it spicier, but we declined since the food was already all made. Will definitely support this spot again and will ask for more spice beforehand. ”

“ We rolled in with a group of close to 20. Everything was wonderful. Luckily we had a regular to guide us through the expansive menu. The Chongqing Style Fried Chicken, cumin lamb and spicy and sour ribeye in pumpkin sauce were big hits. ”

“ I like this new restaurant in East Hanover: the potato with salty egg yolk is surprisingly delicious. The pork with bamboo shoot and the minced meat noodles soup are yummy. Portion is big, and dishes comes with rice. We are very happy to have free ice cream that come with the meal! Friendly reminder to park at the back, as the entrance is at the back. ”