Chen's Palace: Planning a takeout meal on North Franklin

Chen's Palace is a Chinese restaurant at 216 North Franklin Street in Kirksville. If you remember it as a place to sit down, check the current arrangement before going: its Restaurantji listing, updated in June 2026, describes the business as takeout-only.

That distinction matters more to a visitor than an old dining-room photograph. Plan to confirm pickup arrangements rather than assume table service is available.

What to look for on the menu

The listing identifies fried rice, lo mein, lemon chicken and sesame chicken, along with tofu and vegetable dishes. These provide starting points for an order. Ask for the restaurant's current menu and confirm ingredients when a dietary restriction affects the choice; a dish name by itself is not enough to establish suitability.

Chen's Palace adds a takeout option to the North Franklin part of Kirksville's dining scene. For someone bringing a meal home or collecting food during a day downtown, that is its practical contribution: another local kitchen with a distinct menu to choose from.

Confirm an order directly

The restaurant's phone number is 660-627-8888. Its address and number are also recorded on the Adair County Health Department business page, which includes a March 2026 inspection record.

Use the Chen's Palace menu and contact listing as a reference, then call to confirm hours, food availability and pickup timing. Directory pages can retain older service descriptions, so check with the restaurant if you need delivery or are hoping to eat on-site.

For a Chinese buffet and takeout option, see King’s Buffet.

Information checked September 27, 2026.