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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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“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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“Love this place everytime we in Chicago“
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“Wonderful lunch, Chinatown was busy but we had a nice quiet lunch here. Not overly busy, which was surprising with the delicious food and fair prices. They had clean bathrooms for guests and the dining room was also nice and clean. They had good AC which was nice because it was so hot outside. The food was wonderful, with great flavors and generous portions. The service was also fantastic, I drank 4 or 5 glasses of ice water during lunch and my glass was never empty it was refilled at an impressive rate. Looking forward to dining here again.“
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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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“Incredible spot! Loved all the jumbo seafood“
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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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“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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“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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“Superb service and great food. I had the lamb stir fry with cilantro and it was tender and delicious.“
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“Came here twice. First time we ordered dry hot pot, it was really good but very oily. Second time we ordered string beans and Kung pao chicken. The string beans tasted very good, but the Kung pao tasted more on the sweet & sour side, not to our taste. Both dishes very oily too. Generally, the food is good, but for the reason of every dish too oily, we probably won't come back too often.“
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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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“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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“Good taste, good service, very clean if in a place that I recommend 😋😋😋“
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“I think this was the owners of Daguan noodles that closed a few months ago, the menu is the exact same with the same workers. Love love love. I was heart broken looking for Daguan noodle and saw that it was closed. Luckily we agreed on this place and realized it was the same place just in a different location and new name ?“
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“Uncle Zhang’s is definitely my under the radar Chinese food spot in the city that is highly under rated. Hands down it is the best Chinese food in the city! The eggplant and the sweet and sour pork out of this world! The fact that no place I have been to makes the sweet and sour pork like they do makes them innovators since it’s hands down the best l dish! Most of the dishes are Cantonese style. So, if you like that style give Uncle Zhang’s a try!“
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“First time ordering take out from here. We ordered sweet and sour chicken, beef lo mein, beef and broccoli and crab rangoons. Everything was delicious! We also got mango and watermelon smoothies. So good! We will definitely be ordering from here again.“
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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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“excelente servicio y muy amables“
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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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“Excellent food! Great friendliness great conversation! I Highly recommend! Fast Service!“
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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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“I went here 4 times in one month, because it really is that good. This is one of the few Chinese restaurants left in Chicago where the "sifu" really knows what they are doing--as in, truly is a master in technique and flavor. Everything I tried, was delicious. Some of their specialties, wide chicken and potato noodles, smoked pork pancakes, lamb dill dumplings, buckwheat dumplings, and crispy duck, are incredible not-to-be-missed dishes. But common favorites like crispy eggplant, salt and pepper shrimp, and shredded potato salad are done superbly here too. It's never too packed, and they are very considerate to families with small children. Be kind to to serving staff, you can tell it really is a family business and language can be tricky. They accidentally took down a lamb dish we didn't order but promptly took it back when the mistake was explained. I am going to keep coming back as often as I can, and make fans out of as many friends as possible.“
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“I love the excellent Chinese dishes, the price was very affordable and the customer service was excellent. I must say one of the best Chinese/ Japanese restaurants, I’ve ever been too. The cocktails were amazing. I will definitely be back and recommend to friends and family.“
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“Good and service was great the milk tea yummy 😋 thank you 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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“I love traveling to try new food. And places like Sweet Cafe Chicago are what make traveling worth it. The cook at this restaurant in Chinatown knows how to make their dishes delicious and memorable. The prices are unexpectedly affordable for the location. I got the Mouth Fragrant Lamp Chops (17.95), Egg Yolk Chicken Wings (13.95), Teochew Style Dumplings (5.50) and Fish Roe Siu Mai (5.95). I recommend all those dishes. I've never seen dumplings and siu mai that big and only cost that little. The lamp chops and the wings taste really different and delicious and can't be found elsewhere. I hope this restaurant keeps getting great business. They deserve to last a long time and become a staple in Chicago Chinatown. My only small suggestions are having sauce cups available on tables and maybe add a special dipping sauce that complements the egg yolk wings.“
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“We had been going to the old Chinatown location for many years till the new places opened on Halsted. Really liked the self serving style. Staff is friendly and food is fresh with lots of choices. Price is great. The new restaurant is spacious and well ventilated. Very enjoyable dining experience.“
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“I dined in with a friend and it was our first time here. We both ordered from their Combination Special Lunch Plate Menu.
I ordered the Kung Po Chicken, which included an egg roll and choice of steamed white rice, fried rice, or noodles. I chose the fried rice and my friend had the General Tso's Chicken with fried rice. I will leave it to him to review his own dish should he so choose.
The server brought the egg rolls in advance of serving our entrees and rice. They were piping hot, the hottest I've ever experienced. The outer crust was crispy, not soft and greasy as many of my prior experiences elsewhere have often been. The inside was chock full of tasty ingredients.
We also had their hot and sour soup, which was quite good. It was a nice sized portion for the price and had an abundance of stock.
When our main dishes arrived, they were piping hot and exceptionally generous servings, both in terms of the entree portions and the rice.
My Kung Po Chicken had plenty of chicken along with other ingredients. It was flavorfully seasoned, and spicy, just as their menu indicated. The fried rice was also good. Complimentary hot tea was also provided, which we enjoyed as well.
All this for $9.15 per plate. [Note their online menu showed $10.95, but it was actually $9.15. Even at $10.95 it would have been a good value, but at $9.15 it was a great value, the best I've experienced in quite awhile.]
This was our first time here and likely not our last. It is real close to Midway Airport, which makes it handy when traveling in/out of town.
The service was friendly and efficient, and things were served up in a timely fashion. I highly recommend you giving it a try. If you do, and you don't find it as good as another place you've been, please comment so I can give your reccomendation a try, as I'm always up for exceptional Chinese cuisine.
Well done, New China Tea! Looking forward to coming back!“
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“The food was fresh and cooked to order. The menu has a variety of items even for vegetarians and vegans. The different shish-kabobs were amazing and everyone should experience this place. The prices are extremely affordable. Overall 4.5 out of 5 stars!!!“
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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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“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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“Delicious!! The noodles and broth were amazing. Got the oxtail soup. Fantastic!! The fried dumplings were great. Reasonably priced too.“
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“They have traditional Chinese decoration inside the resturant. Food are fresh and delicious. Owner is good witers are super polite. They speak and understand english also they help you for order. They give you time with care. Not a clasical eat and run waiters push chinese resturant. They doing good job a secret chinese heaven in chinatown. Strongly recomended.“
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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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“The lamb skewer was delicious, and so was the hand-stretched noodles with beef in hot & sour sauce. The marinated pork roujiamo was also yummy but the meat was a little dry. On the bright side, the chili oil was a good compliment to the meal and the food got out relatively fast after ordering. Overall, it's an another hole-in-a-wall restaurant in Chinatown that serves food other than the usual Cantonese food like many other places in the area.“
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“Loved the experience. Staff were very helpful. Food was delicious. Easy to find but paid street parking. Sake is nice and good prices for good portions. Self serve bar is a plus. It was a lot of meat for two so be mindful of your order so you not to waste so much. I would come here often.“
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“This was my first time ordering from here after my last spot fell off and wow was the food AMAZING. It has been a while since I had some real good Chinese food. They were quick with the delivery, very nice on the phone and delivery driver was super patient. (I couldn’t find my shoes) lol I never write reviews but I had to with this one!“
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“Hate that missing ingredients on a topical dish remember few years back when they have vegetables and egg on dry rice, now not even the smell please honor our business don be cheap is paying for not a mercy or free food. That is an insult to my intelligence and my wallet... Please take care. I do not wanted stop coming in to your place. Pst veggies are not plus is add flavor to any meal....... Thanks.....“
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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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“I was told by a friend about this place and I decided to try it I was very happy with my food I got the moo sho pork which is my favorite Chinese dish it was very authentic and delicious the portions are fantastic I could have feed two people with the order .they have an extensive menu which I'm looking forward to trying this place blows away chi tung .“