Located in the heart of Decatur, Indiana, at 109 N 13th St, A1 Kitchen stands as a welcoming destination for those who appreciate honest, well-prepared food. Our establishment is built on the belief that a great dining experience begins with a comfortable atmosphere and a commitment to quality ingredients. Whether you are a local resident looking for a reliable spot for your daily meals or a visitor passing through the area, we strive to provide a space where you can relax and enjoy a satisfying meal in good company.
Our approach to hospitality is rooted in simplicity and consistency. We understand that the modern diner values both the quality of their food and the efficiency of the service. At A1 Kitchen, we focus on creating a balanced menu that caters to a variety of tastes, ensuring that every guest finds something that resonates with their personal preferences. By maintaining a clean, inviting environment and focusing on the fundamentals of good cooking, we aim to be a staple in the Decatur community for years to come.
What Sets A1 Kitchen Apart
Commitment to Quality: We prioritize the selection of fresh ingredients to ensure that every dish served meets our standards for flavor and texture. We believe that the foundation of any memorable meal lies in the integrity of the components used in the kitchen.
Community-Focused Atmosphere: Our location on 13th Street is designed to be a gathering place. We value the relationships we build with our neighbors and strive to create a warm, inclusive environment where everyone feels like a regular from their very first visit.
Consistent Culinary Standards: Reliability is at the core of our operations. We work hard to ensure that every time you walk through our doors, you receive the same level of care and attention to detail, making us a dependable choice for any occasion.
Thoughtful Service: Our team is dedicated to providing friendly and attentive service. We believe that the human element of dining is just as important as the food itself, and we aim to make every interaction positive and welcoming.
A Culinary Experience Built on Integrity
At A1 Kitchen, we recognize that the landscape of dining is constantly evolving, yet the desire for a wholesome, well-cooked meal remains timeless. Our philosophy is to strip away unnecessary complexity and focus on what truly matters: the harmony of flavors and the satisfaction of our guests. By staying true to these principles, we have cultivated a space that honors the tradition of local dining while embracing the needs of our diverse clientele.
We invite you to visit us at 109 N 13th St to experience our offerings firsthand. Whether you are planning a casual lunch with colleagues, a relaxed dinner with family, or simply need a break from the bustle of the day, A1 Kitchen is here to serve you. We take pride in our role within the Decatur community and look forward to the opportunity to share our passion for food with you. Thank you for considering us as your choice for your next meal; we are dedicated to making your time with us enjoyable and memorable.
Looking Ahead
As we continue to grow and serve the residents of Decatur and beyond, our focus remains steadfast on improvement and guest satisfaction. We listen to the feedback of our patrons, as it is the most valuable tool we have for refining our craft. By fostering an environment of continuous learning and culinary exploration, we hope to keep our menu fresh and our service standards high. We are grateful for the support of our community and remain committed to providing a dining experience that reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team.
We encourage you to stop by whenever you are in the neighborhood. There is always a seat waiting for you at A1 Kitchen, and we are eager to continue serving the people of Indiana with the same enthusiasm and dedication that we brought to the table on our very first day. Your patronage is the reason we do what we do, and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Comfort food
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Table service
Amenities
Restroom
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Menus
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Reviews A1 Kitchen
Chad Silva
05-04-2026
A few months ago a new family took over operation of the restaurant and wait times for take out have ballooned from 15 minutes to an hour. Even when you are told 30 minutes, the order will undoubtedly take an hour. Today, I gave them an … More
Zach Price
05-04-2026
The best people! Our family loves this place so much. The owners are super nice and always friendly. The food is always good. More
Laurie Kemp
05-04-2026
Great food for a small town "hole-in-the-wall" style Chinese restaurant. The owners try hard to please their customers. They serve the spiciest Hot & Sour Soup that I have ever eaten! My husband loves this place!
Rodney Lye
05-04-2026
The Crab Rangoon are cooked perfectly, the accompanying sauce has a great flavor It is thick and robust. The General Tso's Chicken and Pork Fried Rice are the best I have ever had anywhere. The prices are reasonable and the food is amazing but don't just take my word for it. Go try it for yourself!
Dawn Beck
05-04-2026
Love this place. Food delicious, staff pleasant and very reasonably priced.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Daniel Thompson
05-04-2026
Awesome people running the business!
Family owned
Food great
Service great 👍
B nice to have more inviting dining g in area.
Overall, best Chinese in area.
Order type
Take out
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Fried Rice, Sesame Chicken
1 newtspoots
05-04-2026
Tasty food and great service.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Chesseran Nakato (Sinister Chess)
05-04-2026
Always great good. I've never been disappointed. Great prices and excellent quality. Their pork fried rice is a must have! More
Rick Sandler
05-04-2026
The people were friendly but the food was the worst Chinese food I've ever had. I think the people who rated this top-notch have never been out of Decatur! Try El Camino Real for great Mexican food instead.
1 newtspoots
05-04-2026
Tasty food and great service.
Price per person
$10–20…
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Julia Diers
05-04-2026
Best Chinese takeout in Decatur. Love their crab rangoons, general tso, and egg rolls. Good price for big portions too. More
Sharyl Harrington
05-04-2026
Very friendly, family owned and operated. Food is wonderful. This was my boyfriend's first visit. He loved it and said we can definitely go back.
Brad -LaFamiglia CaneCorso
05-04-2026
A1 has a very friendly staff. They are a mom and pop type restaurant. They are very kind and courteous. They like to make sure that you leave satisfied. The service and speed of preparation are the best parts of this place. I'm a regular.
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05-04-2026
Small family owned Chinese take out, The family is newer to the area and friendly. Large amounts of food for the price. Been going there for years, if you want high end go to fort Wayne. This country is called the melting pot for a reason, I support local small business.
Gilbert Davis
05-04-2026
Great Chinese food, best in Decatur. You get a a lot for not a lot of money, too. Sometimes the counter people are hard to understand since they have a strong Chinese accent, but you won't be disappointed.
Christian Wagner
05-04-2026
Great food at a decent price. The place is really clean as well. Our go to for Chinese food since we moved to Decatur.
Paul Heimann
05-04-2026
Just awful. I've eaten at Chinese restaurants around the country and this is the worst I've ever had. It's also the first time I've encountered a Chinese restaurants completely unwilling to make a substitution. If you want terrible Chinese food and don't mind overpaying for the privilege, this is the place
Bruce Tatman
05-04-2026
My takeout spot when I'm near Decatur. Got their Kung Pao beef and an order of beef fried rice earlier today.
Service is always friendly and the food delicious.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Rice
Thor Jura
05-04-2026
I adore the family that runs this place and i'm absolutely enamoured with their food! It's not a buffet so you're getting more consistent and higher quality food. They're extremely speedy in getting your order out and they are so … More
Jonah Mack
05-04-2026
This is easily some of the best Chinese I've had. Better than most Chinese places in Fort Wayne. This isn't buffet-quality food, they prepare your meal when you order, not 6 hours beforehand. It's pretty good food and my friends and I enjoy eating here.
Micah Pederson
05-04-2026
10 out of 10 recommend!! This is one of those places that we have always passed and just never stopped in. During "Covid" with Coco China in Bluffton being shut down we ordered out from here. IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! I'd almost say its … More
Don Rimel
05-04-2026
A1 Kitchen's food is very good and flavorful. I had the General Tso Chicken and it come with white rice. It was an enjoyable experience. Bottled Pepsi product drinks are available. Most of the service is take out. We at at the … More
Daniel Thompson
05-04-2026
Awesome people running the business!
Family owned
Food great … More
Dawn Beck
05-04-2026
Love this place. Food delicious, staff pleasant and very reasonably priced.
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fernanda ramirez
05-04-2026
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!! been going here for almost 10 years now, the women that works there... she has the biggest smile when anyone walks it, especially love her smile when she sees my brother. I love how you can just tell they want to be there... they want to make the best food possible! BEST chinese food around here. 100% reccomend! More
Barbara Laufman-Secaur
05-04-2026
The smells are very good, we love pretty much every dish. No one has ever been disappointed .
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Bryan Boehmer
05-04-2026
Always a great meal from here. Cooked fresh and great size servings. Food is always delicious and full of flavor. Staff is super friendly and helpful.
Order type
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Sesame Chicken, General TSO's Chicken, Sweet Bun
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Chloe Johnson
05-04-2026
I’ve only ever gotten Lo mein and hot n sour soup but both are really good! Their online ordering is so easy and pick up is pretty fast (20 minutes from order time.) I would suggest this place for carry out Asian food!
Order type
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
William Brown
05-04-2026
Usually really really good.
Lately (over the past 2 weeks) the orders have not been accurate..
No clue what this could even possibly be??? Shrimp Cole Slaw?
*Edit they called me and told me I ordered the wrong thing and offered me credit for the next order (now I just feel bad)
A really great place to eat, was just flustered.
Order type
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Alex Riggers
05-04-2026
We tried carry out from here. We had General Tso chicken, and it stated that it was spicy. The chicken was not spicy, unfortunately. It also wasn't very good, it was hard and the flavor wasn't that good. We also got fried rice on the side. The rice was dry and didn't have the best flavor either. Maybe this just isn't our place, and they have better menu items available.
Order type
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Olivia Serna
05-04-2026
The food is delicious and hot!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Group size
3-4 people
Robert Long
05-04-2026
All of our food was excellent and very good. The staff were very helpful and friendly and a great place to go to. I highly recommend this as a stop to get top notch food.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
3-4 people
Kid-friendliness
Everyone there were very helpful and attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone.
David Trisel
05-04-2026
First time visit, and I ordered my barometer dish on how I judge a new-to-me Asian restaurant: General Tso. It was pleasantly sweet and thick sauce - and plenty enough to flavor the rice. I have yet to understand why some “fried rice” is daffodil yellow, but the extra sauce helped that as well. I could have used more spice in my General. I appreciated the two sizable pieces of broccoli that were in my order. General Tso is never known for its vegetable content so this garnish was a bonus. But the real star was the fried dumplings. That’s what I will be thinking about for a long time to come. Crisp and delicious. And the dipping sauce had really good ginger flavor.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Noise level
Very quiet
Group size
2 people
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Reviews A1 Kitchen