50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago

“This place is SO GOOD. As a big soup lover, I crave this place all the time. The pickled fish soup, which is their signature is the best thing. Everything is so flavorful and nicely portioned. The ambience is also very nice and service is great.“

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

“Great dining experience for hot pot.“

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

“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.“

“Had a great experience at Koi Noodles! The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. There were plenty of options to choose from, and everything tasted well-prepared and satisfying. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was clean and welcoming. Overall, a solid spot for a casual meal, and I’d definitely come back again. Highly recommend if you’re looking for tasty noodles and great service in Chicago!“

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

“There were 3 items I believe that I was told would be vegan if I ordered it with tofu. I can’t remember the other 2, but I ordered the mapo tofu. It tasted great!

Happy they accommodate vegans! It’d be amazing if the menus could be labeled in the future to see more clearly what is vegan without having to ask someone.“

“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“

“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!!!“

“Love this place. Food is delicious 😋“

“Had a great meal at Lao Peng You in Chicago! Two of us shared the Dan Dan noodles and the pork & chive dumplings, and it was the perfect amount of food for both of us. The Dan Dan noodles were packed with flavor, had a nice kick of spice, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The pork & chive dumplings were delicious.

The food was authentic and flavorful. Looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes.“

“Highly Recommended this place“

“YUM! the dry chili chicken was top-tier & the twice-cooked pork w/ leek was similarly unbelievable. this joint is a hidden gem!!! believe the hype! was unassuming & required no wait, got seated right away & enjoyed every bite!! FANTASTIC!“

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

“Lo recomiendo 💯, todo muy delicioso“

“Excellent food! We really liked it.“

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

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

“The food here is fantastic and authentic. I ordered hand-pulled noodles in hot and sour sauce, which was a very generously-sized bowl of fresh noodles that had a great texture—delicate and chewy at the same time, in a savory sauce. It was so flavorful and filling, but didn’t feel heavy. I also got several vegetable dishes that I loved: eggplant in spicy garlic sauce, and stir-fried cabbage. Both were delicious, but the cabbage had a really nice smoky char from the wok heat. I’m so excited to come back and try more of their dishes.“

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

“Love this place everytime we in Chicago“

“Did the karaoke party - - family style food first then karaoke. The crab rangoon is very good as well as the garlic green beans. The orange chicken head very orange-y. Also came with vegetable egg rolls, vegetable fried rice, sushi, dumplings. I thought the rest of the food was just ok but I'd be willing to go back to try food specifically that I prefer and could order. It's byob but he supplies ice and there is liquor on site. Jimmy creates such a lively, fun vibe!!! Definitely an experience!“

“Woah!! So good, my friend and I were looking for a bite after checking out The Chicago Temple and thought we'd go for something a new and different. We totally lucked out when we found Jian. Tasty, new cuisine to us, we got the slow roasted pork, butterfly shrimp, and pork floss as well as a avocado banana smoothie and everything was knock out! Total hidden gem dead center in the loop. Will be back. Service was super friendly. So glad we stopped by!“

“I was looking for some tasty fried rice. I read the reviews and I ordered chicken fried rice for myself and jumbo shrimp fried rice for my husband. Our rice dishes were delicious!! I'm so glad that I decided to order! We also got egg rolls that were more like spring rolls. They were yummy too! The customer service was friendly and welcoming. I will most definitely be ordering again to try other menu items 😋“

“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“

“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“

“Shanghai Terrace offers some of the best Chinese food in Chicago. The restaurant is pretty and we were lucky enough to get a seat on the terrace. We ordered a lot (love to taste and take home leftovers) and every dish was perfectly prepared and delicious. The staff is incredibly attentive and the meal well paced. Truly a wonderful evening.“

“The best restaurant in uptown 👍👍“

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

“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!!!“

“Incredible spot! Loved all the jumbo seafood“

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

“I really love this place. I've gone a couple of times and I always leave happy with a full belly. Portion sizes are very good and you can tell they care about the ingredients. It feels like the kitchen really knows how to incorporate Szechuan spice into all their dishes. The atmosphere is a very relaxed style, and the servers are kind and helpful, always making sure everything is clean and organized and our waters are full (the food is spicy so you'll be drinking lots of water). My favorite dish is the toothpick lamb, but there's such a big menu so I have much more to try. Check them out!!!“

“Wowowow the spicy noodle soup with beef was so tasty and delicious. The meat was so tender and melted in your mouth. I enjoyed this meal very much. Highly recommend. Plus, I didn’t finish my entire bowl of soup so I asked to take it to go, and they packaged it up for me in a to go container!! I love it when restaurants pack my leftovers for me! That’s service quality!“

“Hi Hing Wang team,

I know this place since 2005, right after they moved from “under the Red Line train” to their actual address. Since then, I remember their chicken noodle soup was great. I say “was” because it’s not on the menu anymore. Their fried rice is amazing — I love it.

But today’s review is really because of the new lady there. She was cleaning every table, and it seemed like she was making sure everything was clean, or at least disinfected. When I arrived to pick up my order, I left my change as a tip. She called out to the kitchen staff and said, “Tips!” and everyone replied, “THANK YOU!”

I got excited, lol, and left even more tips. :)

Then, when she handed me my order, she said, “Thank you, have a nice day, and come visit again.” It blew my mind. I have never heard that from anyone at that place, haha. I got outside and checked again if I was at the same place.

Anyway, thank you for keeping the same taste all these years, and please keep that young lady there. She is perfect as a host.

Thank you!“

“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!“

“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. 😀“

“This is a nice little place tucked on a side street in Chinatown. The kabobs came out really fast and the cold soup was exactly as stated...cold, lol! The cabbage and lamb kabobs were the best. All of the ones we tried were good but those two stood out. Their onion rings came in a cute little basket. Also, a BYOB. Will certainly be back.“

“Staff friendly. Food was very good. Will go again.“

“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.“

“Number 1 rule is undefeated!

The food is pretty good but there’s no place like home: The dim sum just doesn’t compare to what you can get in NYC - Chinatown, 8th, or Flushing. The naw mai gai kind of skimps on meat and is mostly rice. They don’t have daikon (turnip) cake, my favorite. Rice rolls are pretty damn good. Ribs are pretty damn good.

Prices are okay.

The service sucks here.“

“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!“

“My first time there, and the food was great. Service was okay. But large portions- they’re very busy but try their best to accommodate everyone. Clean restrooms and restaurant. I would go back.“

“Grand Palace is a reliable spot for delicious Chinese food in the area. The ingredients tasted fresh, and every dish we ordered came out hot and well prepared. The service was efficient and friendly, which made the whole experience smooth and relaxing.“

“I had always walked .past this place, but finally decided to drop in. The food was really delicious! It’s also perfect to share with a group of people. Personally prefer the dumplings fried, but either way is good. For sure I will be coming back“

“I have ordered food here twice and it is SO good! I have gotten beef & broccoli, kung pao chicken, egg rolls, fried rice, and beef chow fun. The staff is kind and the food is made quickly. This is my go-to spot now! Thank you Chop Suey Huang 😊“

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

“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!“