Ken Ching delivers an authentic exploration of Chinese and Szechuan culinary traditions through a menu defined by bold aromatics and precise heat levels. The kitchen emphasizes classic stir-fry techniques, utilizing fresh vegetables and high-quality proteins to create balanced textures in every dish. Patrons encounter a wide array of flavors ranging from mild, savory preparations to the signature numbing spice of regional specialty sauces. The preparation style focuses on speed and intensity, capturing the traditional spirit of Asian cooking methods while maintaining consistency across the entire menu selection. Dedicated workstations allow for the simultaneous creation of complex soups, crispy appetizers, and hearty noodle entrees. This establishment functions as a reliable hub for those seeking robust, flavor-forward meals prepared according to time-honored recipes that define the depth of Szechuan and wider Chinese gastronomic heritage.
Ken Ching is widely regarded as a top destination for authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse menu filled with flavorful classics that many diners find fresh and delicious. Guests frequently praise standout dishes such as the peanut butter dumplings, hot and sour soup, and various meat preparations, often noting the generous portions and the restaurant's nostalgic, traditional atmosphere. While experiences regarding service speed and operational hours can fluctuate, the overall consensus highlights a welcoming environment and quality meals that keep patrons returning for the reliable taste of classic Chinese cooking.
One of the better Chinese restaurants I would almost give it a 5 stars. I had a 2 person combo we shared me & my friend we had a large gathering. The peanut butter dumplings were very fresh very delicious. The food itself was as fresher than most Chinese restaurants. I just had to minus 1 star just simply for their sesame beef. I was expecting tender strips of beef with sesame & nice & chewy instead they fry it & it taste exactly like a general tao chicken. So overall it was very good I would come back. Service was great just low staff they bring the table entrees before taking everyone's order. But overall it was as good & it didn't take long to receive the fresh food.
Recent visit. The upkeep on the place is non existent. Still the same way it has been since the opening. Food tasteless. Service/greeting non existent. General Tao chicken is full of fat & only dark meat. Fried rice was burnt & tasted awful. Price is insanely high for the low quality food & small portions. Salt & pepper shrimp tasteless with yet another burnt taste to it.
I recommended this place when it first opened & would talk highly about it being close or even similar to Kam Shing quality.
Ken Ching realy needs to step up several notches in order to meet the original standards that they had back when they opened.
Jan 1, 2026
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Dec 28,2023
Best hot & sour soup.
Peanut butter dumplings were melt in your mouth.
General Tso chicken was overly breaded but delicious.
Szechuan shrimp was perfect. Spicy & saucy.
Service was pffft.
Still give them 4.8 out of 5
Excellent
we, 6 people, have been several times for New Year Eve 4:00 dinner, can't do late nights anymore. The food was very fresh, crisp vegetables, Salt & Pepper Shrimp were perfect, the Chowmein was amazing, General Tao Chicken delish, Crispy chicken was a little dry, Beef with broccoli very good, fried rice, very good, the peanut butter dumplings were scrumptious! It worked out to be $40. tip included, per person. Well worth it!
I have been here only 4 times, but each time was extremely satisfying. We were 10 people celebrating birthdays so were always order the special combo for the table. It includes soup, spring rolls & so many different dishes. My favourites are the beef n broccoli, the crispy chicken & the dumplings in peanut sauce. 👌🏻 The only reason I removed 1 star from the atmosphere is because it is noisy at times. But that's only because it's so very busy. In my opinion it's a really good sign if the restaurant is always packed. We did make reservations because we were so many people. We did add a couple of items to our order on top of the special combo just to be certain that we had enough. However the waiter was spot on with what we ordered & we left with full bellies all around! 😁 As you can see from all the empty plates.
Usually the food here is hot & fresh whether dining in or taking out. Tonight was not a good Night. Won ton soup was ok but not hot. Egg rolls were hard like a rock & were not fresh. The Wong wing egg rolls I buy at IGA are better. The main dishes came, also not very hot, didn't seem fresh, tasted ok, the general Tao chicken had no zing to it. It was more like pineapple chicken. It will be a long time before we return. In general, restaurants in laval are losing their appeal with poor quality & lack Lustre service.
Have been enjoying Ken's cooking here since January 2013. The restaurant is clean, with fabric beige coloured tablecloths. Ken always comes out of the kitchen to greet his customers & then returns to your table to make sure everything is just how you like it.
There are many "a la carte" dishes to choose from. The wonton soup is always hot with shrimp filled won tons. The hot & sour soup is good also. The egg rolls are full of pork & less cabbage with a pungent plum sauce. Last time we dined, we had sweet & & sour shrimp, comes with a very light batter coating, not to heavy., braised chicken in a pot, delicious. Also had the sesame chicken, & chicken fried rice. The dishes are generous, we are always four, & always have leftovers that they pack up for you. Prices are very reasonable. One dish I really like is the Cantonese noodles, I don't know how they make it, but it is better than others I've had most recently. Reservations not required & is also a BYOB. No uncorking fee, but I don't drink wine with Asian food. They have there own parking which makes things easier than going down to china town. Al al in all, strongly recommend to others.
