Opening hours
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Thorndale: 10:38 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (610) 384-8820 to confirm.
Location & directions
3237 Lincoln HighwayThorndale, PA 19372
About China Chef
China Chef is a Chinese restaurant you'll find at 3237 Lincoln Highway in Thorndale, Pennsylvania. It is one of 15 places to eat and drink we list in Thorndale.
China Chef is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Monday).
Service options include dine-in.
Phone: (610) 384-8820.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 3237 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, PA 19372
- Phone
- (610) 384-8820
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Monday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared China Chef’s weekday schedule with 221 other Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:30 PM.
In total it is open about 63 hours a week, 6 hours fewer than the local median of 69. 92% of Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania open on Sundays, and China Chef is one of them.
Compared with 221 other Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania
Based on 49 menus with 5,871 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $11.50, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $15.35.
We don’t have China Chef’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame Chicken | 53% | $11.35 |
| Wonton Soup | 51% | $4.00 |
| Shrimp | 51% | $14.25 |
| General Tso's Chicken | 47% | $11.00 |
| Beef | 47% | $14.50 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 45% | $3.92 |
| Chicken | 45% | $13.50 |
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 41% | $9.50 |
Calculated from 49 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of China Chef there are 12 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 22 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Pizza (6), Burgers & Fast Food (4), Cafes & Coffee (2), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (2).
China Chef is the only Chinese restaurant within a mile (3 within three miles). The next closest is Ocean Palace, 1.4 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMidway Grill< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeCup of Joy< 0.1 mi
- PizzaJoey's Pizza< 0.1 mi
- AmericanApplebee's0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexChipotle0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are China Chef's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Is China Chef open on Sunday?
Yes, China Chef is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Where is China Chef located?
China Chef is located at 3237 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, PA 19372.
What is the phone number of China Chef?
You can call China Chef at (610) 384-8820.
Does China Chef offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for China Chef. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is China Chef open late?
Yes – China Chef is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near China Chef?
There are 22 other places to eat and drink within a mile of China Chef. Nearby options include Midway Grill (< 0.1 mi), Cup of Joy (< 0.1 mi), and Joey's Pizza (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near China Chef?
None within a mile. The closest is Ocean Palace, 1.4 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania cost?
Based on 49 menus with 5,871 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $11.50, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $15.35.
Nearby places
All in Thorndale
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