"I don't do any of the old school mailing out of menus. Instead, he's installed a new point of sale ordering system, where customers use an iPad kiosk to place and pay for orders, in addition to a big screen displaying a digital menu, hoping this shift takes some of the load off their front-end employees. Chen, they've ditched traditional paper menus. In an effort to stay up to date and increase efficiency at Mr. Missing Link opens: Here's what's on the menu at the Dartmouth food trailer The family decided to take their numerous Lego creations from home and share it with others. Inside the restaurant, Chen adds a bit of flair and personal touch with his decor.Ĭhen's wife, Emily, who helps run the show behind the scenes at the restaurant, is also somewhat of a master Lego builder in her off time. While most come for the food, Chen hopes people stay for the fun, quirky atmosphere. There are booths set up to eventually accommodate roughly 12 people for dine-in, which he aims to open up as soon as he gets the OK from the city. Chen's is currently takeout and delivery only, and offers a waiting area with seating. Also try their Chef's Specials, such as the popular Coconut Shrimp or Coconut Chicken, Black Pepper Beef, Marco Polo's - shrimp and beef in lobster sauce over a bed of roast pork lo mein - Mussels with Black Bean Sauce and Seafood Fantasia with Garlic Sauce. Chen items include apps like crab rangoons, boneless spare ribs, beef teriyaki skewers and dumplings.
"If there's a trend in the food industry I'm always trying to bring in some new stuff," said Chen, who's looking at adding shaved ice to the menu in the future. He "took a gamble," started leasing the empty South End space adjacent to Alpha Dental in February of 2021 and spent the next year building it from the ground up.
Real estate report: Lizzie Borden's Maplecroft sells, after nearly two years on the marketĬhen was the former manager of China Sails in Fall River, which is run by his family members, before deciding to venture out on his own about a year and a half ago. "I'm a father of two, it's like having a third child," he added. "I'm a daily problem solver" said Chen, who has spent long days at the restaurant getting its wheels turning. "I wouldn't be where I am right now if it weren't for them," said Chen.Īnd each week gets smoother than the last, he noted. While he admits it was a challenging first week due to being short staffed and still working out the kinks of his new business - which included contending with no air conditioning amid sizzling temperatures, a problem that has since been remedied - Chen said the positive feedback and support he's received from the community has been encouraging. "Everyone's just eating Chinese food the past two weeks." "It's like New Year's Eve every day," said 36-year-old Chen, a New Jersey native who now resides with his family in Berkley. Since recently opening to a crowd of hungry locals, who at times formed a line that extended out the door during its debut, Dominic Chen said he's been pumping out orders non-stop. Looking for more outdoor dining options?: Fall River's new guidelines, grants should help Chen's progress on its Facebook page - have come out in droves to get a taste. restaurant, which opened its doors July 19.Ī roughly 5-foot Lego Mario - the star of an impressive Chen family Lego collection on display inside the store - welcomes patrons who are greeted with a plentiful selection of tried and true Chinese favorites, as well as traditional dishes with some Portuguese flair.Īnd foodies from Fall River and beyond - many who've been eagerly anticipating his opening for months, following Mr. Its uniqueness is apparent the moment you walk into the 210 Rhode Island Ave. But with creative Asian fusion options, unique decor and a personal connection with customers. Not just in name, though owner Dominic Chen proudly puts his own stamp on his restaurant. View Gallery: New Chinese eatery in Fall River serving up creative menu and decorįALL RIVER - Amid a sea of Chinese eateries scattered throughout the city, Mr.
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