1st Chop Suey

Good food but very bad for anyone with a peanut allergy. Almost all dishes either contained peanut…read moresauce/oil or had cross contamination with peanuts. They did not advertise anywhere (not even the menu) what had peanuts or cross contamination and what did not.

Everything we ordered here was delicious. We got a good spread, including a tofu dish, beef dish,…read moreand my personal favorite - the pork XO noodles. These noodles were HUGE and spiced to perfection. Service was a bit slow and unfriendly, and it was a bit confusing ordering some items from a tablet, and others from paper menus. Aside from that, MingHin Cuisine offered quality food and really neat ambiance!

Bar area

Beef on stick

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Stir-Fried Chow Mein

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱

4.5(1.2k reviews)

7.7 mi•Chinatown

This is the place to eat in Chicago in my opinion, and has made every other restaurant look bad…read more it's the absolute best meal in the city, at a great price, with a super awesome staff. I bring everyone i know here at some point. Only negative thing to say is that i no longer feel anything about anywhere else that I eat. Im okay with that though, because in my opinion this is how you run a restaurant. They are always full, but it is always worth the wait!

OMG the Cheng Du Spicy Dumplings were the best I have ever had in my life. They were delicate…read morewithout a thick wrapper with just enough kick that wasn't overbearing. Definitely will be ordered next time we go. The honey black pepper flank steak with very tender with a slight hint of the honey and pepper that really blended well together. The portion size was huge for the price which was similar to the shrimp dish. I couldn't believe the food quality for the price. The restaurant is VERY small so expect a wait but you can walk around Chinatown while you wait for your table. People were complaining about a 60 to 90 minute wait so people did pull out of line. They do charge you a $10 deposit that will be deducted from your bill. Definitely coming back when I am back in Chicago to try different dishes.

Szechuan Twice Cooked Pork Fried Rice

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Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

4.4(2.2k reviews)

7.8 mi•Chinatown

So good, everything that they have is really good! Would recommend the pork and cabbageread more

Absolutely worth the wait! Fantastic dumplings and love the cucumber salad! Fun, approachable and…read moregreat service.

Dining room

Pork & Pickled Cabbage Dumplings, Lamb & Coriander Dumplings

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Cucumber, Egg and Shrimp Dumplings

Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen

4.4(224 reviews)

11.7 mi•North Center

I wanted to try a new place and found this based on reviews…read moreI had not realized it is in a central kitchen, just take out The owner was there and she was so nice I went with the curried chicken lunch special and added an extra veggie egg roll The food was hot, fresh and of high quality I enjoyed every bite This was a great find

Have great gluten-free options. I really liked the food always comes like you expected itread more

Chicken Lo Mein, Yu Shin Beef (Hot), General Tsos Chicken (Hot)

Mocha Lava Bao Bun

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Orange Chicken Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice

Shang Noodle - Chicago

4.3(508 reviews)

9.8 mi•Near North Side

Shang, I love you. I am still reminiscing about the glorious food I devoured at this establishment…read more Thank you for everything.

Unbelievable food! Will be trying more items. For now I can recommend the honey sesame chicken.read more

Interior

King Mushroom Chicken

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Purple Paradise

MingHin Cuisine

4.0(1.2k reviews)

9.6 mi•The Loop

I haven't been to a MingHin location in over 6 years, and after having dinner here last weekend, I…read morewish I could come back again tomorrow already haha. We ordered like the PERFECT amount of food and best variety. Roast duck: I honestly don't know if I've ever had duck before, but I'm a duck believer now. The skin on theirs was the perfect crispy shatter texture and the duck was sooooo juicy! I don't know why I was always so worried about it being gamey. They give you fluffy steamed bao buns, a sauce, and scallions on the side as well as duck fried rice! Turnip cake: Obviously a must any time I come to dim sum. I've never seen turnip in any other form than this. Japanese salt & pepper tofu: My FAVORITE dish ever. Any fried salt & pepper tofu always makes me happy. They use a creamy egg-like tofu and the outside is lightly crispy with amazing aromatics stir fried in. Steamed white rice on the side is perfect with this. Loved everything else my dinner buds picked and we were super full by the end! Service was good and food came out fast and scorching hot! ***Parking in the area is treacherous (not the restaurants fault, but reconsider driving if possible bc cell signal can be zero to none around the garages if you get lucky) ***Their website allows you to request a reservation as long as it's 3 hours before your desired time. We came on a Saturday evening around dinner time and there was plenty of room for us to get a table immediately as walk-ins!

Please be advised, they do not take Apple Pay!…read more Both the egg yolk buns and shrimp friend rice were delicious! I went on Sunday afternoon and there were few parties dining in, so we were able to sit and get our food quickly.

Restaurant interior

Fish and tofu in clay pot

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Tea & Tea

Sun Wah Bar-B-Que

3.9(2.1k reviews)

13.4 mi•Uptown

I loved my BBQ duck meal at Sun Wah BBQ! It was such a unique experience to have tableside duck…read morecarving (note you can order this at lunch too!) With the duck meal, you get a duck carved right in front of you, coupled with duck fried rice, bao, pickled radish, and scallions/carrots. The duck was well-cooked, perfectly tender without being too salty. We also enjoyed some tasty soup which was a great palette cleanser with clear broth. Finally, the noodles we ordered were a tasty, fun, and affordable addition to a fantastic meal. This is a truly unique experience and a must try for anyone visiting Chicago! The table service + awesome food make this a meal to remember.

This was my first time trying a Chinese barbecue spot in Chicago, and it definitely won't be my…read morelast! I went with someone who knows the city well, and they recommended the duck fried rice. I had never tried it before, and it was absolutely delicious so flavorful and satisfying. We also ordered the wonton soup and egg rolls, and both were really tasty. Everything came out quickly, and the service was warm and efficient, which made the whole experience even better. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food, and I'm already looking forward to bringing my friends and family here next time. Great food, great service, and a place I'm excited to come back to!

8.2 mi•Ukrainian Village, West Town

Fried rice

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Fried rice with duck

Lao Peng You

4.2(456 reviews)

Got dan dan noodles for takeout and it did not disappoint…read more Feel like with noodle dishes takeout always feels a bit iffy if the quality of the noodles will still hit and if it's as good as having it on the spot. The noodles were still incredible and they did not skimp on the meat or anything. Incredible meal, and the only thing I wish was different was a little more of that peppercorn kick.

We waited for 1.5 hour for a table. Have I known it was going to be mediocre I wouldn't have spent…read morethat time waiting. I think it's a great option to have in that neighborhood since there's nothing like it. However I've definitely had better for cheaper somewhere else. The dumplings were good cause you can tell that they're house made. The sauce was a bit on the saltier side. The noodle was good but the broth was bland lacking umami. The restaurant itself is superrrr loud with chatter and I got a little uncomfortable after a little bit.

8.5 mi•Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

Dining room

Beef and green onion dumpling soup

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Dining area

Duck Duck Goat

4.1(2.2k reviews)

•$$$

This was the best meal I've had in a while. We had Xi'an Goat Slab Noodles, Jiaozi (potstickers),…read moreduck fried rice, and blueberry sorbet. Everything was a 10/10. The potstickers were so good, we almost placed a second order. The noodles were cooked to perfection, and the goat was tender and seasoned well. Last was the sorbet, which was a nice treat at the end of our dinner. This is the perfect date night spot for a foodie couple. If you're looking for Chinese food in Fulton Market, come here. You won't be disappointed.

Duck Duck Goat lived up to all the hype and everything I have ever heard about it. One of the best,…read moreflavorful meals I have had in a long time. I was able to get a last minute reservation for me and my friends, and we were even able to sit inside. The teapot "group" drink was hard to pour, but that was truly my only complaint of the night. The potstickers melted in your mouth and the scallion pancakes were so unique. We could not get enough! The dan dan noodles were our other favorite. The inside is so cute, intimate, and dark, yet lively and fun at the same time. The perfect restaurant for any occasion!

8.2 mi•Greektown, West Loop, Near West Side

Join us for Dim Sum every Saturday from 12pm to 3pm.

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Duck Duck Goat To Go - Order via Caviar or Tock.

Xi’an Cuisine

4.4(185 reviews)

My go-to spot for pickup!! They are so fast with their service time. Don't skip some appetizers, I…read morelove the shrimp dumplings. The beef lo mien noodles were good but not as flavorful as I was hoping today for takeout

Pretty decent hand pulled noodles in a no frills setting. Service was a little spotty but…read moreunderstandably so given one waitress for almost a full restaurant. Potstickers: Nice thin skins, good crunchy pan fry on the bottom, slightly underseasoned filling. Sautéed bok choy: Crispy and light with a hint of garlic, easy and healthy. Biang Biang noodles: Interesting mix of strong flavors, which weren't quite my favorite. I found it to be a touch too salty, and I was surprised by the tomato. Trialing the thin noodles was probably the wrong move; the thick hand pulled ones would've stood up to the savorineas much better. Large portion. Beef noodle soup: The thick hand pulled noodles were homey and delicious, just the right texture with some alternating thin and thick chewiness that reminded me of home. The beef noodle soup was quite light without any real beef flavor, though comforting nonetheless. Some pieces of beef were chewier and not completely cooked through while others were tender and melt in your mouth. I'd return when in the mood for a bowl of thick hand pulled noodles and maybe some healthy sauteed vegetables.

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Marinated Tofu Skin with Hot Oil

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Biang Biang Noodle 裤带面 ($15) - with egg and tomato, pork, bok choy. Requested without beef.

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Larissa W.

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1 year ago

Absolutely fantastic! 1st Chop Suey serves up a delightful mix of flavors that truly captured my taste buds. The portions are generous, and you can really taste the freshness in each dish. The sweet and sour chicken was a perfect balance of tangy and crispy. Service was prompt and friendly, making the dining experience even better. If you're craving authentic Chinese cuisine, this place should be at the top of your list! Highly recommended! read more

Meghan B.

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14 years ago

Excellent, large portions, good variety. I know they have a fairly minimalist (read: cheapest possible) interior, so take-out is a must. If you want to eat-in, I suggest Harmony, but I think First certainly has better food. read more

Christina S.

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14 years ago

I have never been but have recently moved to the area..and found this website with this horrifying information!! http://chicago.everyblock.com/food-inspections/may30-1st-chop-suey-failed-inspection-5023652/ read more

Sandra C.

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11 years ago

Portions are huge! Prices are affordable! The food is delicious! Highly recommend ordering from here!

Chris M.

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2 years ago

Great portion sizes and great food. Affordable and you can eat the food a couple days.

Tom G.

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14 years ago

Good food, and always FAST delivery... The best around.

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