Eng's Restaurant has been serving classic Chinese American cuisine in Kingston, NY, since 1927. The restaurant offers a dining room experience and takeout services. They are known for their smorgasbord available on select evenings.
Customer Perception
Customers describe the food as delicious and the service as prompt, warm, and efficient. The owner, Paul, and his staff are noted for being welcoming.
The dining room is open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday, 4 PM to 9 PM. Takeout is available Wednesday through Monday from 11 AM to 9:30 PM, and Sundays from 12 PM.
First time at Eng's Chinese Restaurant in Kingston… and wow, what a gem. ✨
That neon sign has been calling our name for years, and we finally answered. Owned by Tom and Faye Sit since 1978 (and originally founded in 1927!), Eng’s holds the title of Kingston’s first Chinese restaurant — and was just honored with the James Beard America's Classics Award for its incredible, multi-generational legacy. You can feel that history the moment you walk in.
Stepping through the door is like a cozy time warp back to the 1970s — wood paneling, low-pile red carpet, and a dining room buzzing with regulars. We had 12 people ahead of us and not a single complaint — that’s how you know it’s good. The hostess was such a delight and completely set the tone. Our waitress delivered everything with a smile (and even a song!). Pure charm.
Now the food:
🥢 Egg rolls – Crunchy, flavorful, slightly saltier than usual (in the best way), made with celery instead of cabbage. Addictive.
🍜 Pork Yat Gaw Mein (“hangover soup”) – A rich, sultry chicken broth with green onions, long noodles with just the right chew, and tender slices of red pork. It looks simple, but it’s deeply flavorful and comforting.
🔥 Double Wonder (General Tso’s Chicken + Orange Beef) – Both listed as “spicy” (mild for us, but packed with flavor). The beef was exceptionally tender and stole the show. The chicken had a light, slightly crunchy coating that we loved.
🥬 Twice Cooked Pork – Tender seasoned pork with loads of veggies. So good.
Insider tip: Ask for the homemade spicy chili oil. It’s smoky with a gentle heat that elevates everything without overpowering it. We’re guessing the spice levels are dialed back a bit for regional tastes — next time, I’m asking if they’ll turn up the “full Chinese flavor” option. 😉
Total for dinner and four beers: $75 (plus tip). Very reasonable for the quality and experience.
We loved every minute. Eng’s isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a living piece of Kingston history. If you haven’t been, go. And don’t skip the chili oil. 🌶️
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Honestly, this is the best Chinese food I've had since the '90s! It's so simple – no fuss, no gimmicks, just really good food that just warms your soul. And get this, they do takeout, which I wouldn't normally do for a place an hour away, but this place is the exception! Totally worth 2 hours of drive time
Fun old fashioned place and the food was good! The Egg Foo Yung and Cantonese Steak with broccoli were especially good! Prices were very reasonable and the portions were huge! Very friendly staff! (Just a little bit slow and server didn't know how several dishes were made and we ordered the chop suey but didn't get the dish). We'll definitely be back when we're next in town.
Just had takeout again from Eng's and it was amazing. Since they re-opened the food is so good. You can tell it is cooked with care, and fresh ingredients. You can taste fresh ginger and garlic. The dumplings were delicious as was the fried rice and Sesame Chicken. Bravo!
