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!! 💕💕💕💕“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“Lao Peng Yu
Amazing food packed with tons of flavors! Appreciate they have multiple options that you can make vegetarian. We tried
- cucumber salad: super light and refreshing. similar to din tai ding’s cucumbers. i might actually like these more 🫢
- scallion noodles: very simple dish but the sauce packs a ton of flavors
- dan dan noodles: great vegetarian options topped with tons of veggies. wasn’t my favorite compared to the scallion noodles, but i never been a huge fan of peanuts
- mushroom dumplings - loved the filing and the sauce was great
overall, i get the hype. this is a place i would definitely come back to over and over. we got there as soon as they opened on a sunday and the place was packed within 30 mins!“

“Love this place. Food is delicious 😋“

“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!“

“Highly Recommended this place“

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

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

“Excellent food! We really liked it.“

“Lo recomiendo 💯, todo muy delicioso“

“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. 😀“

“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.“

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

“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...“

“Very authentic Hongkong restaurant! I felt like I was in Hong Kong. They had many options, but the owners were very kind and patient with us and helped us to get what we wanted! We got spicy noodle soup and dumplings and they were so good. Loved the meat, noodles, and the broth.

From start to finish, I felt so warm and welcomed there. I genuinely enjoyed the meal and the entire experience 😌 ☺“

“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“

“This is my new favorite Chinese restaurant. The food was spectacular, it wasnt super greasy, but was greasy enough to satisfy my body's needs.
The hospitality? There is literally no way to improve. Jimmy, the owner, was funny, kind, and made this dining experience, an experience ill never forget. I wish I could say more, but honestly you have to experience it for yourself.

(OH, and i ordered the orange chicken, crab rangoons, szechuan beef, and various dumplings, and man. They were to die for. (Extra on the orange chicken))

Thanks Lan's China!!!“

“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!!!“

“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“

“Incredible spot! Loved all the jumbo seafood“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“We had our post-wedding brunch here and served 80 people in New Furama’s private dining room. Every dish was extremely fresh, hot and delicious! From char sui buns to sesame balls, king mushroom and jade tofu, pan fried string beans and shrimp with eggplant, we had a true feast with 12 incredible dishes. Our guests were so impressed with the service and quality of the food - and the dining room was extremely clean and modern, it worked out perfectly for our needs.

Huge thanks to Michael and New Furama team for making the dim sum brunch of our dreams! We couldn’t have had a better experience and will absolutely be back soon for more 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!!“

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

“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!“