My. Goodness.
When I was a kid my family used to go to the one in Brick all the time. Didnât know it was the same owners.
Now that Little Szechuan seems to be no more, Iâve really grown on House of Chong. The place reminds me of the old school Chinese restaurant in A Christmas Story, all thatâs missing is the duck! Lol
Great as always!
Delicious eggplant stuffed with shrimp in a black bean sauce. Fantastic!
Chicken in garlic sauce. Great!
Iâm new to the site, but not the scene. This thread prompted me to comment. Just based on @gcaggiano review alone, I am looking forward to taking my family to House of Chong.
I am old enough to remember the Islander Polynesian Restaurant in Matawan, that was a special treat for my family when I was a kid. Weâd always get the PuPu platter, which was amazing, and was usually accompanied with the typical chuckles from my brothers and I (âDad said poo poo!â).
I tell my daughters - who are now college-age adults - the stories, which are steeped in lore for them. It was a different era, something I am nostalgic for and something I want them to experience.
I will be taking them to House Of Chong very soon. Thank you so much for rekindling memories and congratulate to the Chong family for keeping it going so long!!
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Good move listening to @gcaggiano the kid wonât steer you wrong. Just never invite him out, heâs nothing but a tease.
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Thanks everyone!
Glad to have you and your taste buds here with us! Welcome!
Welcome! Please share your food pics when you do visit!
HOC is stuck in time, and that is why I love the place. Some places manage to be old and dirty. Others manage to be old and put you in a time machine. HOC is the latter.
So my family went to House of Chong for Fatherâs Day and it was a very enjoyable experience. We went a little early, around 6:00pm, and the business inside was brisk - not crowded, not empty. They seemed to be doing a good volume of takeout business.
The place reminded me of my childhood. Not far off from a place like Richard Yesâs in Brooklyn, red vinyl seats, mirrors, etc.
The plates had ornate symbols in a dark red color, just like when weâd go to literally any Chinese restaurant back in the 70âs.
Our waiter was a delightful, friendly person. Iâm very talkative and friendly, so we had a pleasant interaction with each other.
We ordered the Pu Pu platter for 4 (the waiter was surprised, but we didnât realize how much food would come with it), and each of us ordered a combination dinner that had entree, soup, egg roll, and fried rice.
The food was excellent. Not the same as (say) Peking Pavilion (which is outstanding), but far better than any generic local place to me. Iâd say excellent by todayâs standards and I would absolutely go here again. If it were a little closer, this would be my âgo toâ place for takeout.
Itâs worth dining in if you value the experience. I wouldnât change the decor one bit, it was charming and familiar. We loved it here - definitely recommend it!
Sounds about right to me!! Glad you enjoyed!
Some sad news:
My condolences to the family. Iâm assuming he hasnât been active in Middletown for some time, unless in the kitchen. Iâve never seen him on location, only who I assume is his son, whom I think you know personally?
Iâve seen Mr. Chong at the restaurant once or twice, but that was pre-Covid. And yes, I know Danny Chong personally. In my chats with him both personally and professionally for my blog, he had nothing but pure reverence for his dad. One of the first âbigâ Chinese restaurateurs in Monmouth County.
Not much to add, just that this has become our go to spot given that LS is no longer what it was. Food has always been very good. Have only down takeout of our usual boring order,
But food has been good and service the same. Glad to support what appears to be a wonderful familyâs business to boot.
Ours as well for the same reasons. I really like this place as my previous posts indicate, also just a great place to go to eat. We enjoy it and supporting a âlocally ownedâ family business.