Dont let the terminally sad interior of this dive fool you - the kitchen's consistency and quality control is top notch. Chen & Wok's dozen or so ricebowl lunch specials (served before 5PM daily) brimming with meat and vegetables - each priced under $5 - are truly one of this town's culinary bargains. Less of a bargain at dinner.
I'm partial to the chicken curry bowl - succulent stir fried chicken with huge chunks of al dente carrots, onion and green pepper topped with an addictive thin sauce packing medium heat (not that tasteless thick, floury gravy goop passing as "curry" in so many fast food places). They get their chicken (or at least they used to) from Firpo Poultry Farm, and I think it's a step up from meat used at some other rice bowl joints. Delicious and remarkably consistent.
Soups are served very hot (temperature) and are therapeutic on a cold or rainy day. Take out orders are always packed up securely with plenty of condiments and utensils.
My teenaged son and I eat here semi-regularly and have a good time, slurping our food and people watching, but you'll wanna stay clear of the "dining room" if you're on a date or trying to impress anyone. I think they're trying to finally spruce it up a little, but it's got a ways to go before I would dine in with a genuine guest (ie stranger).
EDIT: Nov 29 2010
They've painted the place, put in new tables and chairs and even hung a couple pictures. You can officially eat here with a woman now!!