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    88 China

    3.5 (93 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    There's inside dining but tables are crowded toward the entrance.
    Michael S.

    The lunch specials, of which there are dozens to choose from, are a very good value. For under $9, you get your choice of entree, side choice of rice, and a choice of crab Rangoon or eggroll. Gone is the soup that not long ago was also included.

    Mongolian Beef, pot stickers, egg roll, crab Rangoon
    Eleisha M.

    88 China was my "go to" for Chinese food, they were quick with delivery, have some of the best food, and great to work with. The St. Charles location has their own delivery system they mark as "preferred". I placed an order at 6:14 pm tonight. An hour later I called to check on my order and they stated they didn't know when it would be delivered. It arrived at 7:50. The food was good, as usual, but not hot. My take-away from tonight's experience? Order from one of the platforms that do delivery or just order pick-up. Still recommend them for some great food, just opt for pickup.

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    Cassandra S.

    I came in to pick up a to go order and was greeted within five minutes. The restaurant was not the cleanest. There was Papa John's Pizza on the tables in empty sauces that were scored on the tables. However, I believe they were busy with lunch rush as everyone was in the back cooking. The order was made fresh and ready within 15 minutes after I had arrived. I just wish they gave better timing as I was told my order would be ready within 5 minutes when I ordered but when I arrived I was told 15 more minutes so just a heads up would've been nice. Order was exactly how I ordered. I'm pretty plain Jane, and always get the beef and broccoli, but it is absolutely delicious!

    The "lunch special"
    Sean D.

    Where's the rest of the food? Out of an entire serving container one tomboy corner is the king Paola chicken I ordered. Ok, where's the rest? Definitely cutting the portions down in size but hot the cost. This place used to be great. Big portions, tasty food, fast service. But that was a long time ago. I don't know how they're still open when you give a patron a giant plate of rice and tiny little portion of main dish. There are no excuses for this.

    I received a text that mentioned if I called in and spent $20.00 I could get a free item. When I called in to do this they told me I could only get an egg roll if I spent 20.00 or if we spent $25.00 we would be eligible for 4 crab ragoons. If you receive this text don't use it as this is a lie.

    Supposed to have chicken and we upgraded to white meat for a charge.

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    Excellent food and even better ownership. Friendly and helpful. Affordable prices. Cannot recommend this place enough!

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    9 years ago

    Love the food. It's convenient to my location and is a common stop for us when we crave Chinese.

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    Found restaurant on Yelp. Good everything. Tina very nice and polite. You should all come here.

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    12 years ago

    Have not had a bad meal yet. Great for delivery and when you need a quick fix of Chinese food.

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    15 years ago

    The orange chicken was more like orange soup. The crab ragoon was aweful, the garlic chicken was skimpy on chicken. wouldn't recommend.

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    9 years ago

    The best KungBao Chicken and Mongolian Beef I ever had !!!! Iove it! We will definitely come back again next week! Yumm!!!

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    7 years ago

    The best lunch special in the area. Always fresh and hot with great customer service. I don't think you can beat it.

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