Experience An Authentic Taste Of Chinatown At Mr. Chen's In Mississippi
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published November 01, 2019
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
There are Chinatowns scattered throughout the country. And while we may not have a Chinatown here in Mississippi, we do have a restaurant that’ll make you feel as if you’re in Chinatown. Take a look:
One of Jackson’s best kept secrets, Mr. Chen’s is discreetly located in a shopping center between Cowboy Maloney’s and Big Lots.
After Chen retired in 2013, manager Jason Lin and head chef Fisher Yu, who are both natives of China, took over Mr. Chen’s. The two men have continued to serve traditional Taiwanese cuisine, while also adding Chinese-American dishes to the menu.
Though the menu features a variety of Asian cuisines, all the food is prepared with Taiwanese flavors, making it noticeably different than Chinese food typically found in the U.S.
Mr. Chen’s is open 7 days a week. Visit Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. For more information, call (601) 978-1865. You can also check out Mr. Chen’s website.
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