50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago

“I’d been wanting to try Yao Yao for a while, and it was worth the visit. The space is modern with a menu centered around its signature pickled fish soup. The portion was huge and the broth had a satisfying spicy kick. I also loved adding the vegetables to soak up all the flavors. The twice-cooked pork was another solid dish. While the menu is more compact than other Sichuan restaurants, this is the spot if you are craving pickled fish.“

“Foodie and gals it’s are addictive. Warning!! 💕💕💕💕“

“Great dining experience for hot pot.“

“I had an amazing dinner tonight!! The food was tasty, and the atmosphere was superb! Great service as well. Get the duck! 🙌“

“Wonderful experience at MCCB! The highlight of our food in Chicago for my whole family 💕“

“Love this place everytime we in Chicago“

“REALLY loved the vibes here. We got cocktails and different noodle dishes to try out and each was divine. I'm from the midwest, so I'm used to the americanized chinese takeout, so I love when I can find a place serving better food than that and this was perfect!“

“This is a laid-back fast food restaurant where the ordering process is simple and doesn’t require any social effort (that's what I value most).

In the US, fake socializing, feigned respect, and moral blackmail are everywhere, I need more authentic dining environments free from social obligations.“

“The best restaurant in uptown 👍👍“

“We were starving and looking for a good restaurant nearby, and this one caught our eye. Food came out super fast! Both the noodle soup and sizzling beef were way too salty for me though. Not sure if that’s normal or just our dishes, but hopefully it can be adjusted.“

“We had a terrific experience here. Great service, atmosphere, and the Hong Kong style curry cuttlefish was to die for. Will definitely be back“

“Love this place everytime we in Chicago“

“Omg all food was amazing … Worth every penny and more .. the staff super friendly and attentive..!! Kudos“

“We came from Wisconsin to ouck up food from this joint!!! the food is STRAIGHT!!! DELICIOUS!!! Henry was very hospitable and a great person!!! thank you Henry for the great food!!! It was worth the 2 hour drive!!! we will be back!!!“

“We met friends at Lao Peng You for our first visit. They are regulars and we were able to sit outside. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. I ordered the Lovebirds drink which is iced milk tea and Metric cold brew. I really enjoyed it. My husband had the orange wine, another had the Apex Predator and another had a drink brewed for the restaurant.
We started with the dumplings with pork and chive and the Dan Dan noodles. Two of us don't do spicy, so they brought the chili spice on the side. All the taste was amazing. As we love lamb, we ordered the Xi'an Bing which is lamb and cumin bread. The Cong You Bing bread is with green onion and sesame. When they brought these two breads, they also brought scissors to cut it. There was large lovely chunks of lamb.

We will definitely be back. So sorry I forgot to take photos.“

“First time in Chicago china town. I ordered beef noodle soup and I enjoyed that. The food preparation was fast and the food itself was tasty. Atmosphere can be cleaner than this but it was acceptable. Very nice spot if you want something tasty with reasonable prices.“

“Highly Recommended this place“

“updated review:

combo fried flat rice noodles were pure perfection! sichuan wonton and fried rice were also top notch. the dongo chicken special we had was flavorful but we didn’t know it was served cold. overall, the place is excellent and the server was friendly

opon our second visit we also ordered the dry chili chicken, flat rice noodles, sichuan wontons, and wonton soup. the egg drop soup was the only we didn't like but everything else was 10/10!“

“They have the best Chinese food down. I always get the string beans and the sesame chicken. It’s so delicious.“

“Love this place. Food is delicious 😋“

“love the dine in experience...Nuff said“

“It's amazing they have big portions, and they tastes amazing. I am very surprised thair the place isn't bigger than it is. I truly think that they have big potential. 😀“

“Lo recomiendo 💯, todo muy delicioso“

“Excellent food! We really liked it.“

“I love this place, you need to try the handmade biang biang noodles at the restaurant, its not the same if you get it take out. Even they will tell you that. The flatbread is interesting too, you want that crunchy. These are two types of items you can't get at other chinese restaurants.“

“Shanghai Terrace is ALWAYS excellent. The food is incredible... and the service is unquestionably some of the best in Chicago. We have been sitting in Max's section for years and he truly understands and provides exceptional customer service all the time...“

“Amazing food and fast!! My friends and I really enjoyed dinner at Sun Wah!!“

“This is definitely some of the better dim sum I’ve had. I’m not sure what it’s called but my favorite one is like shrimp amd egg and it’s a little toasted. And the custard tart is so good. The crust is so flaky“

“Chicken fried rice, extra dark, extra spicy. Flame. � � �.“

“My family and I traveled to Chicago twice this year and dined at the Asian Cuisine Express both times. The owner, cooks and wait staff were all extremely friendly and made each of our visits a wonderful experience. We ordered Chinese and Japanese food and we also sampled some of their new delicious tacos... everything we tried was absolutely fantastic. We live 300 miles away so we ordered a lot of takeout to bring home with us to share with our friends who didn't get to make the trips. Asian Cuisine express will be a regular stop now for us every time we go to Chicago... we highly recommend everyone tries this restaurant and we can't wait until we visit there again. Thanks to all the great people at Asian Cuisine Express!!!“

“Share details of your own experience at this place.
Fine google whatever i'll do that
First time trying hot pot, reminds me of one kbbq I went in that you have to cook your own food
On the bright side, there was also a wide selection of pre-cooked food available such as rice, fruit, veggies, delectable little square cake thingies, although I did not recognize about 80% of what was in that area which was scary because I am easily frightened

• • • (that right there is called a dinkus)

The meat and broth was pretty alright, but it didn't stand out much. uhhh hang on lemme think of other stuff about this place hmmmmmmmm ok my group was large and we got our own room which was nice since interacting with strangers is scary because I am easily frightened
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm there are vegetarian broth options available which is good if you are a vegetarian because the food is vegetarian meaning there is no meat therefore making said food vegetarian“

“I’ve eaten at this place many times, so I’m glad to share my recommendation. All the dishes taste wonderful with great ingredients. The service is quick and attentive. It is a great spot for casual meals. I really enjoy dining here and suggest everyone give it a try.“

“Absolutely delicious! The hot and sour soup brought the heat, but didn't over power the flavor. We also had a variety of the dim sum, the best was the pot stickers. Fun atmosphere, great service“

“Some of the best dumplings I’ve ever had, and for a surprisingly decent price! We got soup dumplings, XLB, a couple different types of fried dumplings, and the cucumber salad — all incredible, truly no notes. Quick and friendly service, plus free water and sauces (which were also very good).“

“Such a great place! My two little boys ate it all up. The clear broth ground pork soup was excellent! The flavor was so yummy and their noodles tasted homemade. The staff was so friendly and welcoming! The only thing I can say is the soup dumplings could have had a little more soup inside. We would definitely come back!“

“We had a good experience. Good food and friendly staffing.“

“Very delicious Chinese fusion skewers restaurant open'til late at night. Pretty good service, cute, casual, & energetic vibe. $3.99 unlimited cold noodle (mon~thurs after 6:30p) is good deal and very delicious. We tried a variety of skewers and some veggies including corn skewers, greenbean skewers, chive, eggplant, and enoki mushrooms. Everything we got was very delicious. Highly recommend. Clam dish was also very delicious. Kimchi fried rice may seems mild at first bite but the gochujhang has some impact after a few minutes, so beautiful cautious if you are not used to Ethnic spicy food.“

“Superb service and great food. I had the lamb stir fry with cilantro and it was tender and delicious.“

“The best Chinese food I’ve ever had! You can tell it’s a family-owned restaurant. They can be a little serious at times, but I believe that’s simply part of their culture. Don’t miss the opportunity to try their food—it’s absolutely delicious! 10/10!“

“Best Chinese food in Chicago! The Kung Pao Chicken is one of my favorites along with their Pork Fried Rice, but I have enjoyed many of their dishes - BBQ Pork Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, Pot Stickers, Beef Chop Suey on crispy chow mein noodles - all delicious. The servings are large - plenty to share or take home for tomorrow's lunch. All the staff are friendly and efficient, and you can eat in, pickup or order delivery. Try House of Wah Sun; you won't be disappointed.“

“I've lived in Chicago for over 70 years. The last time we visited Chinatown was over 10 years ago. We decided to check out Emperor"s choice restaurant on Wentworth/Cermak. The best decision ever. Hank was a awesome waitperson! He even brought out 5 different noodles for me to pick out the one I wanted. From drinks, appetizers, and main entrees, everything was delicious and worth the price which was quite reasonable. We'll be back!“

“OK, listen here, Don’t let the outside fool you. From the street, this place looks rough, the storefront could definitely use a good power wash, and the sidewalk isn’t the most inviting. But once you step inside, you’ll realize appearances can be deceiving.

This is one of those true hole-in-the-wall gems serving some of the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. The orange chicken is absolutely incredible, and the spicy chicken fried rice is insanely good both are MUST orders.

If you’re willing to look past the exterior, you’ll be rewarded with an amazing meal that’s absolutely worth it. I genuinely hope they freshen up the outside because the food deserves an entrance that matches how great it is. Don’t judge this place by its curb appeal you’d be missing out on one of the best Chinese meals around.“

“Delicious food and fast delivery! I've had food from Wonder Chop many times, pick up and delivery. It's always been hot and delicious. The staff has been welcoming, friendly, and my order is correct. Love this place!“

“This place has that old school character that you just don’t get everywhere anymore. The food was honestly the highlight, with generous portions that felt well worth the money. I also appreciated how friendly and welcoming the ladies were, especially when communicating with people who don’t speak the language. Nothing felt awkward or rushed. Just good food, kind people, and a relaxed atmosphere that made the visit enjoyable.“

“This place is a legitimate place for ramen.. I’m picky when it comes to ramen and this place did not disappoint.“

“EDIT: Eight more years have passed and we’re still regulars about quarterly…the staff now recognizes us if it’s not too busy! They’ve steadily spiffed the place up decor-wise, and have moved the stage to their third floor to maximize dining space.
Fine place, come here several times a year for dim sum.“

“This place is saving my wallet with these leftovers and I honestly can't believe how big the portions are, especially in this part of Chicago.
Not only that, I enjoyed all of their dishes so far. Definitely recommend and very thankful!!“

“I’ve tried many Chinese food options in Chicago, but this one will leave you thoroughly satisfied!
The food is delicious—packed with flavor. It’s definitely THE BEST CHOICE. The prices are unbeatable and you have so many healthy options!
From now on, I won’t go anywhere else. If you order online your food is very well packed and if you want to visit the place it’s a lovely spot for a family meal or to take a guest, and the service is excellent!
5 stars aren't enough. I will give a 6th!“

“They have the best Chinese food down. I always get the string beans and the sesame chicken. It’s so delicious.“

“A very delicious and authentic restaurant. The service was pleasant and attentive. For the first time in five years, I finally had real 锅包肉 and 地三鲜, although the 家常莲菜 was a little too sour and a bit soggy. Still, I will definitely come back here again!“