First time ordering from here since we moved to Owen Sound. Over the years have heard great praise but was a little disappointed with the flavour of our meal. The rice was bland as was the chow mein. The red sauce for the chicken balls was runnier than most chinese restaurants. The dry noodles were the same as you an buy at the local grocery store rather than the home made deepfried kind.
I feel that the main three items should be three that are mastered, as that is what the majority of people order.
On a positive note, it was hot and fast.
Run of the mill chinese food. Decent price.
I ate it all... but was not left impressed.
I will be looking for another place to call my favourite.
I can't believe the previous praise for the won ton soup in this place. It's bland, nothing special, a small serving. If you think it's great, you should get out and eat at a real Chinese restaurant in the big city. (And by that I don't mean Barrie!)
Channing is a typical small town Ontario Chinese/Canadian restaurant. If you don''t get your expectations up, the food is alright.
Decor is OK. Service is slow, since the place is oriented to servicing take-out orders before the eat-in diners.
There is no way we can pass through Owen Sound and not stop at the Channing Chinese restaurant. Their won ton soup is the best we've ever tasted. The touch of sesame oil makes it incredible!
I'm a Chinese food addict. I've sampled Chinese food from a zillion restaurants in my 60+ years from China Town in Toronto to Peterborough and the Channing has the best won ton soup ever!
The other food was very tasty, served hot and was attractively presented. The fried rice was just so-so but we didn't have a problem with it. The next time we will just order individual dishes so we don't have to have the rice.
Parking is just up the street so it's only a quick walk to the restaurant. It is a very clean restaurant with bench seats and if I can remember correctly there are also some free standing tables as well. Service is friendly and quick.
Regarding the incredible won ton soup ... we order six or more to take home with us after we're eating so we can freeze it. Oh yum!
The best chinese food I have ever experenced. the...
The best chinese food I have ever experenced. the wonton soup is the best I have ever had. The service is always great. Love the place!
If I could give it more than ten I would.
I live in waterloo and can honestly say I have never had better chinese food than at Channings. Food is always fresh, flavourful, yet not greasy. Cannot wait to return for more.
Love this place. The only sit-down Chinese restaurant I will ever go to in Owen Sound. You can tell it is clean, friendly staff, great food, great coconut cream pie for dessert! You've gotta try this place!
