Chan's - Silverton

However, let's focus on Chan's for this review. Chan's is definitely a dive. I get it—many American Chinese restaurants are dives, but they often compensate for the lack of atmosphere with delicious food. Unfortunately, Chan's doesn't offer that. The customer presence is crucial for atmosphere, and whenever we've visited, there hasn't exactly been a crowd. There have been moments when we've driven by and wondered if they had finally closed their doors for good. In terms of service, Chan's is acceptable. It’s family-owned, and they generally have a friendly, laid-back vibe. However, we've witnessed some pretty intense family arguments during our visits, which turned out to be quite awkward, especially since we were the only non-Asian patrons there and had no idea how to comfort a tearful staff member. I know that Mandarin and Cantonese can sound intense to Western ears, but that night was particularly uncomfortable, and I felt bad for the staff involved. Now onto the food—why we're really here and why I'm taking the time to write this review. I want to remind myself not to give in to the temptation of going to Chan's out of desperation when I could get takeout from Bing’s (which is in Mt. Angel and far superior to Chan's, though it’s only available for carryout) or one of the Thai or Japanese places in town. Those options, while good, don’t always satisfy a Chinese food craving, which makes it all the more tempting to opt for Chan's. But I need to remember that it’s never worth it. Chan's food is bland and nearly indistinguishable from one dish to the next. The vegetables taste like the cheap frozen mixed bags from our childhood, and the sauces are a gelatinous mess—clear for veggie dishes and red for sweet and sour, yet lacking any real flavor. There are no variety in sauces; the likes of orange chicken, sesame chicken, or General Tso’s are on the menu, but if you order sesame chicken, you'll just get deep-fried batter covered in sesame seeds served with a side of ketchup and mustard. WHAT?! The pork raises additional concerns as it has made me sick every time I've eaten there. This time it was the sweet and sour pork, but previously it was the ribs that did me in. I strongly advise against choosing Chan's, especially if you’re a tourist. While it might seem cheaper than many other local restaurants, the quality at those places justifies the price. There are also other inexpensive options in town that are much more worth your time and money. I truly hope the family running Chan's finds their way, especially considering the stress I've seen them under, but I personally will not be returning ever again.

We had one of the worst Chinese dining experiences we've ever encountered. There were four of us, and we ordered around nine or ten dishes and soups. Unfortunately, everything fell short in every way. Not a single dish was even mediocre—there was zero flavor. Everything was overcooked and greasy. The fried rice was soggy and had virtually nothing in it, and the wonton soup was lifeless. Additionally, the lighting was harsh, with glaring 100-watt bright white LEDs that made it feel like we were eating in an operating room. While the prices were low, the quality was just awful. We'd recommend steering clear of this place.

This restaurant is our family's top choice. Some of our favorite dishes are beef kung pao, beef lo mein, chow mein, and pork fried rice. The prices are reasonable too.

Most delicious egg rolls ever! Best Chinese restaurant we've ever eaten at! We love Chans!

The food was delicious and the service was great. Will definitely return. I would recommend that you ask them to heat up the BBQ pork though. But that's just a me thing. Wheelchair accessibility: It's not easily wheelchair accessible. The double doors are pretty heavy.