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“First time ordering from this place and I was surprised when I was in their menu Chinese BBQ ribs! They were tender and well seasoned. The rice with chicken was great you don’t need any additional side with it since the rice itself is delicious.“
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“Not crazy bot new system ordering food. They tell ya we will text you when your order is ready. We live 25 min. Away n don’t want food sitting there for that time while we get there…“
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“My mom and I were in Chinatown looking for a place to have some great fried rice. Yao Yao came up when we searched Google and then we stumbled on it as we were walking so we decided to give it a try. It was clean, spacious and the decor was so cute! Upon reading the reviews further, we found out that this place’s specialty is their pickled fish and that it’s a Michelin star restaurant but we didn’t end up getting it. We ordered their shrimp fried rice with extra veggies, their shrimp Lo mein and their chili chicken. We were disappointed about the fried rice as it barely had any flavor and the shrimp for both the fried rice and Lo mein was lacking in flavor. We kept adding soy sauce and chili oil to make the rice taste decent but the other dishes were good! The chili chicken was very delicious and full of flavor!! We would go back again for the Lo mein, the chili chicken & to try the pickled fish next time but not the fried rice.“
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“Best Chinese food EVER! So much flavor ❤️“
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“we've been 3 times in the past few months and every time was great. we went the day after my wife's birthday, the same day our pet passed, and the staff made it a very special experience and distraction from our loss. absolutely recommend 110%. great food, great people, great experience overall.“
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“We had a terrific experience here. Great service, atmosphere, and the Hong Kong style curry cuttlefish was to die for. Will definitely be back“
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“Love this place. Food is delicious 😋“
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“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!!!“
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“Excellent food! We really liked it.“
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“Omg all food was amazing … Worth every penny and more .. the staff super friendly and attentive..!! Kudos“
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“This restaurant truly brings the authentic taste of Sichuan! Every dish is full of flavor – spicy, aromatic, and cooked to perfection. I especially loved the Kung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu, and Pickled Fish – they taste just like in China. The staff is very welcoming, the place is clean, and the prices are very reasonable. A great spot for family or friends to enjoy a real Sichuan dining experience. Highly recommended!“
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“I ordered the BBQ Grilled Pork ribs since that's the only thing I find familiar to what I've eaten before. It was good, a nice taste to it and the water was refreshing.
If you're in San Diego go try Phil's BBQ in Sports Arena Blvd.“
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“I loved the hospitality and service here. My sister had the most incredible wonton/dumpling noodle soup. The portion sizes were amazing, especially compared with the prices.The staff were some of the most kindest people, they made sure we were taken care of the entire time. The restaurant had a family oriented energy, which contributed to the positive atmosphere. There was a kind elderly gentleman that brought me my bag when I forgot it at my table after dinner. 10/10 I would definitely recommend this place. Thank you so much!!“
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“Love this place everytime we in Chicago“
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“Superb service and great food. I had the lamb stir fry with cilantro and it was tender and delicious.“
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“The authenticity of this Asian restaurant was very good. They do all they can to please their customers. The dishes are carefully prepared to order. I’ve eaten there several times and it has become my favorite in Chinatown in Chicago so far. The food was very good.“
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“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. 😀“
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“Incredible spot! Loved all the jumbo seafood“
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“This place has great food and is a great value. A few years ago, it was about the same value as all the other Chinese restaurants. Then, those other restaurants chose to jack their prices up 50%. However, Northern Taste did not fall into that greedy trap. As a result, it now not only has really tasty food, but it is also a great deal. In addition, when things aren't right, they are very apologetic and do what they can to make things right. I definitely recommend you try this place, especially the lunch specials!“
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“Excellent food! Great friendliness great conversation! I Highly recommend! Fast Service!“
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“Great dumplings and bao. Try a little of everything especially if you get to share . Order at the kiosk and wait for your number to be called. Self service and clean up. Be kind and share your table seating especially during busy times when tables are hard to come by.“
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“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!“
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“Definitely recommend! First time ordering - ordered orange chicken and ken kee fried rice - will be ordering again!!“
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“Mrs. Crespo: My husband asked me to give this place a try off reviews... We're a Spicy full household so trying new places is hard... Family of 7 so we order XL... In the past yrs started eating better... So clean and fresh tastes are important... At first was a bit iffy per the size of the wings... But then took into account the freshness of their food, taste and quality... We loved the flavor of everything... Crispy, not greasy... Extra soy blended perfectly into the rice... The egg foo young was fluffy and full, best looking sauce I've ever seen... It was smooth thick with a slight cream soup feel... Not jelly like... Not many places offer No Shell S&P Shrimp, love that they have the option with or without... No food coma zombies after, full but didn't feel gross... Delivery was on point... She said 45 minutes... In fact it was 45 minutes, including the 3 minutes it took me to give my order... A sweet older man delivered my order... The taste of the food reminded us of a China Buffet off Pulaski and Wellington.. Family owned, it was our wkly spot for over 20yrs... They watched me age into adulthood and watched my oldest 3 grow.. They've been closed for time now... But you're food reminds us of there... We'll be ordering again... Planning to stop for dine in as well...“
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“Good and service was great the milk tea yummy 😋 thank you again“
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“Delicious!! The noodles and broth were amazing. Got the oxtail soup. Fantastic!! The fried dumplings were great. Reasonably priced too.“
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“Mapo tofu and scallion pancakes have long been on my bucket list and I was happy to see both of them on the same menu. Both were absolutely delicious, the mapo tofu wasn't very spicy but definitely mouth numbing as you'd expect from Sichuan cuisine and the portion was MASSIVE. The scallion pancakes were very nice as well, although a bit tough. Came here starving and left full and with like a kilogram of food left, got it to go and the lady at the register was super nice and fun to talk to. Overall great place, would love to try the other dishes when I get to visit again next week. Until then I will be enjoying the leftovers for the next 2 days 🫃🫃“
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“Horrible food. Over priced and gross. Do not recommend. No flavor and what I ordered was definitely not what it was supposed to be. 🤮“
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“A literal hole in the wall, but a hidden gem. I’ve been ordering from here since 2010 and the food has always been delicious. The portions sizes are big enough for two people even if you order a small size. The lady at the window is always kind and happy to help. I definitely recommend ordering from here!“
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“This is an authentic Chinese restaurant that truly feels like home when you walk in. The food is both affordable and delicious, making it a great value. The black pepper beef was especially tender and flavorful a definite highlight of the meal. I’ll definitely be coming back again! Lady boss was also so friendly“
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“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!!!“
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“Chicken fried rice, extra dark, extra spicy. Flame. � � �.“
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“okay I am looking at the other reviews and the only thing that is a lie is large portions! there is no large portion! this is probably the smallest lunch special that cost close to $15 that I've ever had at any Chinese restaurant ever. you can go to a buffet and get all you can eat for $15. definitely a sample plate or portion for a child. I ordered to go and looked inside the container and was like WOW! NO I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. THE REVIEWS ARE LIES SMH however the food was good and the Cashier was a very pleasant young lady very pleasant💐“
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“Good taste, good service, very clean if in a place that I recommend 😋😋😋“
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“When I discovered this place let me tell you something... there is not a Chinese food around me that my Kids you know what I mean Kids love. Yes, we always get Chinese food from this place because It's fresh made and they give big portions and like I said my kids love it.“
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“This place reminds me of the old Chinatown before COVID and the reason I used to go to Chinatown. It's, affordable with good portions, it has that older Chinese restaurant feel to it, yet clean, and the service is good with a fast waitress who has a good memory and doesn't need a notepad. Service is fast and the food is fresh and hot served with tea. Free parking close by. Highly recommend you check it out and if you like your food a bit spicy, ask for it and it will make a huge difference.“
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“Open late, this BBQ spot brings flavors of Asian night markets to Chicago. BBQ meats (beef, lamb, pork) were layered, cooked well, complimented delectably by the seafood. We had Crawfish in medium spicy sauce. Staff were attentive and took great care of us.“
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“Small no dining great food! Also you don't wait long unless you order a lot but clean I hate they are cash only a Lil dangerous but who am I! Decent prices and food always hot n fresh from what I experience just ate there tonight orange chicken and spicy fried rice can't go wrong!“
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“This is the second time we've ordered from here, and the food tastes great.
We ordered KUNG BAO DELIGHT, and it was very tasty, and the portion was very large.
We also ordered COMBINATION FRIED RICE, and it tasted great, but I asked to make spicy, and they didn't prepare it properly.
We also ordered EGG ROLLS, and they were delicious and a good size, but the CRAB RAGOONS were good, but a little over-fried.
Highly recommended.“
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“Excellent variety of high quality Chinese food well appreciated by many people of Chinese heritage that I know. I recommend the Bird's Nest and also the BBQ Chow Fun. Others seemed to really appreciate the lobster, fish, and steak dishes. Those shrimp chips are also very popular with those of Chinese heritage. When I peaked in the empty teapot I could actually see the large loose green tea leaves.“
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“It was a Friday evening and the parking situation was a challenge but we found a spot nearby.
At 6:30 pm the place was not that busy. We ordered from our phone by scanning the QR code. The servers only stopped by when there was some activity. Many dishes looked very attractive but we only tried a few. With taxes and tips, the bill was more than $97 for two, ouch!
We plan to come back and try more.“
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“excelente servicio y muy amables“
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“This is the ONLY Chinese takeout place I order from. Portions are massive and for an amazing price. The orange chicken is so good it's like crack. Crab ragoons are also comparable to crack. I order from here like once a month. My stomach hates me but the food is soo good 👍👍👍👍👍“
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“My favorite Chinese takeout 🥡 Food is always hot and delicious 😋 been coming here for 4 years and going strong. Food is always fresh and cooked to ordered. Smoothies are a must too. FYI; They only offer take-out and delivery, no dine in.“
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“I happened upon this place and was very glad I did! I ordered the intestines stir fry and the clams with black bean sauce and both entrees were delicious and generous with the proteins. Service was quick and no fuss. Will come back when in town!“
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“We came here as four people and ordered about seven dishes. Overall the flavors were good, portions very big, and some dishes stood out.
• Sliced beef tenders and pork w. spicy sauce (夫妻肺片): The best dish of the night — seasoning was excellent, portion generous for an appetizer. We even packed one to go.
• Shreded potato, the chilly one (尖椒土豆丝): Actually tasted more like sweet-and-sour potato, not really “chilly.” Flavor was fine, just different from the name.
• Small combination (小拼盘): Pork head, beef, and Harbin dried sausage. All cured meats, flavorful but quite salty.
• Ganbian string beans (干扁四季豆): Traditional and authentic, but a bit salty.
• Sweet and sour sliced pork, the vinegar flavor (老式锅包肉): Very crispy, big slices, vinegar taste made it refreshing. Definitely recommend this version over ketchup style.
• One pot dish (东北一锅出): With ribs, beans, corn. This one was disappointing and below expectations — I wouldn’t recommend.
Service wasn’t great: the waiter seemed rushed, kept pushing us to order, and one vegetable dish we ordered never arrived. Environment was okay, not too crowded.
👉Food overall is tasty and authentic Northeastern style. but skip the one pot dish.“
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“Food is fresh and excellent. I find it to be one of the best in the area. Non greasy, good flavor, service is ok, but when they attend to you, you have their undivided attention. I have been there a few times, and it does not vary. It is also very clean, with large tables and booths.“
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“Hidden inside a Chinese supermarket, this spot is a true gem for comforting and affordable claypot rice. For just around $30, we enjoyed a full meal without needing to worry about tips — amazing value!
We tried the Chinese sausage claypot rice, which came sizzling hot with that perfect crispy bottom layer of rice that makes claypot so special. The sausage was savory and slightly sweet, balancing beautifully with the soy sauce drizzled on top.
On the side, we had a plate of blanched Chinese greens with oyster sauce — fresh, vibrant, and a nice contrast to the rich rice. The meal also came with a simple but warm and satisfying soup, which felt very homey.
To top it off, we ordered crispy pork belly, which had that beautiful crunchy skin and tender meat underneath. It paired really well with the dipping sauce provided.
Overall, the food was delicious, filling, and reminded me of classic home-style Chinese comfort food. Definitely a place I’d come back to again and again for a casual and satisfying meal.“
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“The food came out incredibly fast, I've never received food this fast after ordering. We got the vegetable lo mein, vegetable chow mein, general tso's chicken, and 2 vegetable rolls. Everything was delicious, fresh, and piping hot. The food was also really cheap for Chicago prices. The staff were friendly and spoke English well. The location is right next to the red line, which was nice that day since it was raining. The only complaint I have is that we weren't served water but instead we had to pay for bottled water. Aside from that, I would recommend coming here.“
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“I’ve been coming here since 2005, and it’s truly top-tier. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and generous enough to last two or three days. What sets this place apart is the family behind it—they’ve made every visit feel personal. I’ve watched their daughter grow up, always helping out, and now she’s graduated college and is off pursuing her dreams. They always remember your order and do their best to accommodate. Just a heads up: call ahead to place your order—otherwise, you might be waiting a bit. But trust me, it’s always worth it.“