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“

“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!“

“The best restaurant in uptown 👍👍“

“I do not take the word “perfection” lightly. Yet, I mean it when I say that Shang Noodle is the embodiment of perfection in Chicago. Not just Chicago, this may very well be one of the finest meals I have ever eaten in the entire world. The staff were warm and inviting, service was incredible.

I am from out of town. I will miss Shang Noodle the second I step out the door to leave. I would make plans in the future to Chicago just to stop by for a dish at Shang Noodle.

If you are ever curious of a good place to eat, for an incredible meal, for great service, for a quiet relaxed environment, then Shang Noodle is for you. I will be back 100%. Very impressed“

“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 😋“

“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!“

“Excellent food! We really liked it.“

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

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

“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.“

“I have loved Shanghai Terrace for more than 20 years. For the first time I was disappointed by the food. I suspect they have a new Chef who is using new recipes instead of the tried and true. For example, the Golden Shrimps were not golden. The Hot and Sour soup was not up to par. The best part of dinner was dessert! As always, service and the setting were as good as ever.“

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

“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“

“This place is a gem. Visiting from out of town, was dropped off at the Chinatown Square Plaza across the street. We were about to go into the MCCM, but they had over an hour wait. Decided to come across the street and I'm glad we did. It wasn't crowded, the service was kind and quick. The food UH-mazing. Some of the best Chinese food I've had in a while.“

“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“

“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!“

“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).“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“This is actually one of our favorite restaurants in Chinatown, it’s really underrated.

They have a great selection of breakfast and Chinese dishes: the Chong Fun (rice rolls) and Sauerkraut Fish are some of our favorites.

There’s also a good selection of drinks.

It’s a huge plus that they aren't as crowded or hectic as other restaurants in Chinatown Square.“