Far East Chinese Restaurant

Reviews

• Holly V.

  star star star star star_border 21 July 2026

  Overall, a good experience - with the caveat that the restaurant smells as if it hasn't been cleaned since 1966.
  
  If you get past that little detail - and don't mind MSG - you'll be all set.
  
  Started with crab rangoon that was fresh and hot. Plum sauce served with it was great. Then on to the wonton soup, with wife opting for the egg drop soup. We each thought our choice was best!
  
  For the next course, I had a chicken - shrimp dish that was delicious. Served with a huge amount of fluffy white rice - enough for a Chinese Army regiment. I did my best, but hardly made a dent. Took 3/4ths home!
  
  Wife had an even better main course - a pork chop in a beautiful brown gravy over more white rice. It was amazing. Next time, I'm doing that dish.
  
  Even the fortune cookies were crisp and edible, and the predictions spot on, we hope. Apparently much good luck lies ahead.
  
  One tip - ask for limited or no MSG. I'd have given it five stars if I'd done that.

• Eve D.

  star star star star star_border 18 July 2026

  The food was not bad at all, cravings satisfied. The waitress was very nice but the service was so slow. There were only five people in the entire restaurant: us and the other three people across from us.
  
  The food took 35 mins. Oddly enough, I timed it because that's a norm thing I do after I've waited for food for ten mins at a restaurant and they don't check in with me.
  
  We only order one Vietnamese vermicelli dish( not PHO) and spring rolls.
  
  I'd definitely have to eat something before I stop by here again. Maybe bring a snack:P

• Lindsey D.

  star star star star star_border 17 July 2026

  You would easily pass this place if you weren't looking hard enough, but for the love of God, don't pass it! Hands down some of the best Chinese food I've had in the Grand Rapids area. Prompt and friendly service,  fresh, great quality meats and veggies, and overall amazing dishes. Doesn't disappoint whatsoever! I had the curry and was very impressed with the flavor and quality of the ingredients. Be sure to stop in and get some great Vietnamese coffee, too! Absolutely worth the trip.

• Madison C.

  star star star star star 11 July 2026

  just now
  
  Ordered orange chicken, curry chicken, appetizers for two, wonton soup, and Vietnamese coffee.
  I can say, without hesitation, that this is one of the best sit-down experiences I've had in a while.
  
  The Vietnamese coffee came out first, in original, individual carafes. I had never seen this before, and it was very neat to watch and experience. The coffee itself was fantastic, and I now have a new love for it.
  The wonton soup was fantastic, and the appetizers were crunchy and satisfying. All of the items are deep-fried and a bit heavy. If I had to pick a favorite, I'd suggest the crab Rangoon and fried wontons; they were the most flavorful. The eggrolls are peppery and fresh, but they just weren't my personal favorite.
  Both the orange chicken AND the curry chicken were fresh, savory, and mild in spice. They're so much better than I was expecting. They truly taste homemade, and not overwhelmingly salty or heavy.
  
  Overall, I KNOW I'll be back for more. They deserve a much higher rating than they have now. I highly recommend anyone interested in Chinese, Vietnamese, and/or Korean food to give it a chance.
  It's tucked away in a corner lot and the decor is outdated... But the food is beyond worth it.

• Melissa R.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 27 June 2026

  First and last time going there. As you enter there's a bad smell. The place definitely needs to be remodeled. The food was terrible. The shrimp fried rice tasted old, like they just reheated it before serving & was bland. Sesame chicken was so dry and needed more flavor. The Korean bbq was the only decent thing we ordered that was ok. Definitely never going there!