Surprise for a city of 100,000 people has a lack of good restaurants. Most of the decent ones are chain restaurants that are predictable but nothing great. Chen Wok is an exception to the rule. I have yet to be disappointed by a meal from them, whether it is dine-in or take-out. The owner and his wife are usually there and greet customers like family. Repeat customers will find that they are remembered. If one has ordered the same thing twice, they can usually repeat the order from memory.
They do not own a steam table; every dish is cooked to order. They are more than willing to make adjustments to fit your personal preferences. I am a vegan; they will even leave out the egg in their soups so I can eat them. I also love spicy food; I order the Ma-Po Bean Curd extra extra spicy (actually the way to word it is, "As Hot As Possible.") and have never been disappointed. My wife orders Teriyaki Chicken but has a sensitive stomach, so they accommodate her by going light on the sauce. Their menu is varied enough that my kids can order whatever strikes their fancy at the time.
Some of the pervious reviewers disparage Chen Wok for being small with "Costco Tables." If one wants atmosphere, then go to P. F. Chang's and pay triple for half the food. Chen Wok is fine example of the small independent American business. They deserve your support and patronage a hell of a lot more than the McDiarrhea's in the parking lot. I gave them 5 stars because of value and quality and taste. I can live without the pretentious of atmosphere.