Great flavor. Have had mapo tofu and braised pork. Braised pork is awesome. Mapo tofu is great too, but fair warning very spicy, the mala is no joke (but, once you're acclimated, very delicious). Nice ambiance in restaurant, no wait both times, nice seating, clean. read more

Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park - Braised Pork Belly 东坡红烧肉Egg Drop Sp 蛋花汤Hot Wok Pork Intestine 干锅肥肠 - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The crispy eggplant was a huge fan favorite, but we ordered so many other things that were good. The Sichuan wontons were delicious. We also got the dry chili chicken, dan dan noodles, Szechuan string beans, and a couple other things. Their Sichuan ice jelly was also yum. The service was great. read more

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Got Chengdu Impression for some quick dinner time takeout. The portions were good but dishes felt slightly pricey for what we got The pork was on the salty side but did like how thinly they were sliced Green beans were cooked to a soft/borderline mushy and wrinkly texture (not my preference) and lacked the Sichuan spice that i was expecting The salt and pepper shrimp was mediocre as well. Shrimp itself tasted old and not clean. Breading wasn't as crispy as I would've liked (granted yes i acknowledge it was in a takeout box soo) Overall wasnt too satisfied but I feel like i could have a different experience with dining in and trying other dishes read more

Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park - Double cooked pork, Sichuan green beans, salt n pepper shrimp - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The server was super nice. His Chinese name is 哲山and he spoke fluent mandarin . He said he did his undergrad at Wu da which the full name would be Wu Han university . The food came out sooo slow and to be honest over cooked... salty and oily... they ran out of Celtice "my fave "and never heard that they ran out of this before...I ordered my lychee martini($10) since they didn't have hh and just waited and waited. He didn't bring me hot water and also lemon when I asked for it .( I usually just drink room temperature water these days but it felt good to have some warm lemon detox after massage and cuppin) I haven't n been to this location in a couple of years and have always just ordered Chengdu on ubereats whenever I craved for it. I thought dining in would be more fresh( and hot usually is). However I was quite disappointed! read more

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Ordered take out here. Easy to call ahead and food was ready in 30 minutes. We ordered 3 types of steamed dumplings - lamb and dill, chicken and cabbage, and beef and scallion. We also got 2 noodle soups, scallion pancakes, sichuan string beans, and vegetable fried rice. The dumplings and noodle soups were the stand out items and had a great chew and flavor. The tomato broth with fried egg noodle soup was surprisingly good. The prices were reasonable for the quantity. read more

Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park - Inside - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've ordered from the Milwaukee location and they knocked it out of the park. Tonight, from the Halsted location, it wasn't great. The fried rice lacked more flavor than I previously experienced. One of my biggest peeves is when restaurants put fried food in airtight containers for delivery. The sweet & sour shrimp was soggy when it got here. They also don't put the fruit and veggies in the sauce, they put it in the container with the shrimp. I'm glad I was able to specify sauce on the side otherwise I think they would have dumped it on the fried shrimp. I'll be moving on. read more

I was so looking forward eating here after the fabulous reviews. After returning to Chicago after 35 years eating great Chinese food in the SF Bay Area, I was eager to find some place other than Sun Wah. After having a pre theater meal here, I'm still looking. The onion pancake other wise know as tsung yo bing was really good. It needs more flavor but it was crispy and thin. But we ordered the spicy won ton soup which was cold when we got it and not in a soup. It was decent but no better than the frozen ones at Marianos. the shrimp she mai were okay. Tiny not like the larger ones with large pieces of shrimp I'm used to. The pot stickers were large and deep fried. That was weird. I've never had then deep fried. The mat was a bit mushy liked they used a filler. I also had the braised pork belly with tofu. The sauce was good and the tofu was good, but th pork belly was not tender. They should have used a pressure cooker. It would have been much better. I doubt I'll return. This was a huge miss. I should have guessed from the lack of guests. the service was good so no complaints there. They need a real Chinese cook in the back. Not someone who is following a recipe. read more

the shrimp shumai was tasty! Lots of seating and very authentic. The service was fine. The prices are great though. The beef noodle soup I got was about $13 and a massive portion. However, the broth itself was not SUPER flavorful. It tasted watered down but would go again bc the prices were good read more

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The ambiance is Asian and comfortable. The food was very good! (Perhaps this is temporary--but they used to serve alcohol, but currently do not.) read more

Loved it. Can't wait to reorder! I have struggled to find good delivery Chinese. Feel late to the game.

Since moving from NY, I've been trying to hunt down a good Szechuan restaurant for my favorite mala fish fillet. I've had this restaurant saved for awhile and finally had the chance to go with with my family. Its a fairly small, no frill place but the smells are extremely tantalizing. We ended up ordered a few different dishes to split. Some more adventurous than others. Our food came out fairly quickly and everyone seemed pretty happy with their dishes. I definitely enjoyed my mala fish fillet. Will definitely need to come back when I'm near the area to try again! read more

I've always been a Lao Sze Chuan girl but lately Chengdu has stolen my heart. My go to dishes: - yushiang eggplant!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I crave on the weekly, it's so soft and flavorful!) - twice cooked pork (both crispy and tender and a little spicy - look for their BOGO deals on the twice cooked pork on Uber Eats) - boiled fish sichuan style (a childhood fave of mine. Spicy and yummy!) - sichuan green beans (a staple - I like mine really soft and charred and usually that's the case here) read more

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We lived in Chengdu and so this is a little like coming home. My friend from China said it was the best restaurant for authentic food. But you have to like spice to enjoy the Szechuan dishes. read more

A staple for my family! Probably the best Chinese you can get in Lincoln Park area. We always get the string beans, dry chili chicken, green peppercorn fatty beef w/ tofu read more

My go-to place for Chinese/Sichuan cuisine! Everything is delicious (many things are spicy) but they do have something for everyone. Even things like the shrimp fried rice and walnut shrimp are on point. But I love this place for the spicy dishes like the boiling fish! Service is always good and parking on Halsted isn't too bad, ambience is casual, feels like your neighborhood restaurant. They also have a small parking lot though I wouldn't bank on finding a spot in it. read more

Love the authentic sichuan flavours here - you must get the sour fish (with live fish option) read more

Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The moment you step inside, you're greeted with the rich aroma of bold spices and a warm, inviting atmosphere that sets the tone for an exceptional dining experience. Every dish bursts with flavor -- from the perfectly balanced Dan Dan noodles to the fiery yet addictive Mapo tofu -- showcasing the restaurant's commitment to genuine, high-quality Chinese cooking. The presentation is beautiful, the portions are generous, and the ingredients are always fresh and vibrant. What makes Chengdu Impression truly special is not just the food, but the attention to detail and friendly service. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to offer recommendations based on your spice tolerance, making each visit personalized and enjoyable. Whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, the consistency and quality never disappoint. It's a go-to spot for anyone craving authentic Sichuan flavors right in the heart of Chicago -- flavorful, satisfying, and consistently outstanding every time. read more

The tantalizing smell of Sichuan spice made me stop at this Wicker Park restaurant. Our first dish was Yushiang Shrimp Tasty large shrimp with veggies in a savory. Just spicy enough sauce. Then we had the Yushiang egg plant. Pan seared oriental. Eggplant in a sweet savory sauce. Homestyle bean curd found its way to our table. Green beans and vegetables and a spicier tangy sauce. Very tasty very delicious and then we ended with beef with wild chilies. We ordered this medium, which was still a little hotter than we hoped for The waitress said at next time we order it you can tone it down by getting green peppers mixed in with the jalapeño peppers. Which would make it less spicy. A very satisfying meal. With unique flavors that tantalize your taste buds. Plenty of food here we took home leftovers, which made our lunch for the next day read more

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Owners unpleasant to the neighbors and constantly blocking alley despite parking being open. Cleanliness and sanitation in question based on back alley observation.... read more

Best Chinese/Sichuan in Lincoln Park! Great portion sizes and very friendly staff. The spicy cabbage starter, bonbon chicken, and braised pork belly (with tofu) were the standouts...will definitely be back soon. read more

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Excellent food - we ordered the crispy eggplant and got a mala xiang guo and both were excellent. Yes, the food is very oily - but Sichuan food uses a lot of oil so it's not out of the norm. Hey, if you want authentic food, you're getting authenticity there with the oil. The oil is what imparts a lot of the spice. The crispy eggplant was incredible: the crispy skin mixes perfectly with the soft interior, creating an excellent contrasting texture experience. I would happily have this again. You can customize your mala xiang guo with a variety of options - we added lamb, which was cooked to perfection. As with Sichuan food, it is extremely spicy - if you don't have a high spice tolerance, be prepared to eat your food slowly since the heat builds! read more

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Food was good! It was actually spicy. Some of the dishes were a little too salty unfortunately. Service was great. read more

Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing food! Service is very quick at the restaurant but can be slower when ordering takeout or delivery. read more

Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park - Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐 - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super busy staff was able to seat us, and take our order very quickly. The dumplings were amazing and came in the usual steam basket. Overall a very deep menu that had ample choices for our mixed tastes. A bit slow on getting the check afterwards, but clearly a winner and we will be back. TONS of take out orders... so this is one of the good spots for sure. Water glasses were kept full, and even though our server was new, he was able to get us everything we ordered properly. Kudos! read more

Pretty dead on a week day night for dinner so service was quick and also responsive. Beef noodle soup: not too spicy, beef was extremely soft and melts in your mouth. Mainly removed a star because the type of noodles they used felt like it didn't really match the noodle soup. Wontons: juicy and the soup base was refreshing and didn't taste like it was made from anything powder related. tasted clear. wontons had a right amount of filling! Mongolian beef: the beef they used was really good. don't know what they did to it but the sauce was also pretty good as well. I'd say they gave an adequate amount of beef though. There are certainly more onions and peppers if anything. read more

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The food was so fresh, flavorful, and big portions. Service was great and all the staff were super friendly and patient. Definitely recommended!! read more

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Authentic is definitely the word for this place. The Sichuan food is exactly as you would get it in China. I ordered delivery, and it arrived hot and freshly made. Six pieces of Shrimp Shu-Mai made a great appetizer. I like mine spiced up a bit so I dipped it in Sriracha. The other appetizer I tried was the Shanghai Spring Rolls. It was amazing how these had retained their crispness during the trip. Some of the best I've had. Salt and Pepper Ribs were good, but one of those authentic dishes where you spend a lot of time spitting out the bones, just as in China. The highlight was the Dry Chili Chicken. This s about half dry chilis! You don't want to eat these unless you really have a tolerance, because when they rate this dish with two chili icons, they mean it! The chicken was nicely crisp and suffused with the chili and garlic flavors. Even the fortune cookies (which are actually from San Francisco, not Asia) had authentically misspelled words! Best Sichuan food I've had in Chicago. read more

Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park - Delivery - spring rolls, shu-mai, dry chili chicken, salt and pepper ribs - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food overall was tasteless and very greasy. We got the wontons, Beef and Broccoli, and a lo mein noodle. The wontons were soggy, and the Beef had little flavor. The Lo Mein was sooooo greasy and lacked any flavor. We did not keep the leftovers. read more

This is the place to go if you want authentic and spicy food. Highly recommend getting the crispy eggplant and green peppercorn beef. If you don't know what to get, ask the team and they'll make suggestions. The place is casual and minimal, nothing too fancy. read more

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We have ordered chengdu twice now for delivery and had issues both times. The first time our order never arrived because the driver forgot to grab it. The restaurant gave us a refund but it's very difficult to get ahold of them on the phone. The second time, it took over 2 hours for our order to arrive and it was missing two items and given the wrong fried rice (veggie instead of combo). It took another 90 min for the rest of our order to get delivered. Think we are done trying to order from chengdu. read more

5 stars because the food here was so good! We stumbled across this spot while we were in the area and on a cold day a hot steaming bowl of noodles and spicy eggplant sounded pretty good. We were seated and service was efficient and quick. The food was really tasty! The spices they use give a nice kick and mouth sensation without being overbearing. I would 100% come back for their dishes! We also ended our meal with their tang yuan and jelly dessert and it was a perfect way to end a great meal! read more

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Comforting, crave worthy dishes like crispy scallion pancake, saucy Chinese eggplant, spicy kung pao chicken and plump pan fried dumplings. Really enjoyed the garlic pork which is served as a cold appetizer swimming in fragrant chile oil. The server was sweet but a few of our dishes came really slow at the end. Restaurant was only half full but there were a ton of Uber eats orders. Still, this is a solid spot to fix a Chinese craving! read more

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We did takeout from here since they're only open for dinner. It's a damn shame they're not open for lunch. I'd probably come here once a week. I usually only do Chinese food in Chinatown, but decided to venture out a little bit. I called in the order and they quoted me about 40 minutes. Thought that was a lot, decided to show up in 30 minutes and the food was ready. I ordered their Dandan noodles, beef fried noodles, and their dry chili chicken. A little on the pricey side, but very worth it. Their Dandan noodles where delicious. A Sichuan noodle with ground pork sauce. A very simple noodle dish, yet so flavorful with some nice heat. This is a must try. My least favorite was their beef fried noodles. I wouldn't order this one again. I had a few bites of it and decided it wasn't for me. It lacked any real flavor. And then there is the dry chili chicken. I've had this dish plenty of times at other restaurants, and they all taste the same. All the other places do is just cook the chicken and put 3 times the amount of dry peppers on top of the dish. Not here. The chicken was spicy, but very flavorful. It was cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and a very tender delicious bite. Another dish I would definitely order again. Overall, Chengdu did not disappoint. If it tasted this great for takeout, I could only imagine how it would taste freshly made on a plate. I will definitely be returning. read more

Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park - Beef fried noodle - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Update review. Still like this place but everything's even more spicy this time. Tried cumin pork chop: I thought cumin flavor's not gonna be spicy. Wrong! Love the texture and flavor but we were burning inside out Garlic pork: doesn't have to be this spicy Crab Rangoon fried perfectly. Not spicy Twice cooked pork: the other dish's so spicy I can't really taste it Only other thing not spicy is the fried rice. Saved us from starving and drinking too much soda/milk Tip: need to remind them to make everything mild spicy next time read more

I arrived with a reservation that was made more than a day in advance and when I got there i was told it would be an hour from sitting down to when food would be served. If you cannot serve food in a timely manner, especially to a party you know is coming ahead of time, than do not allow for reservations. read more

Looking for more Chinese spots to explore and stumbled upon this clean and friendly spot on N Halsted. The service was quick, attentive, and friendly. The food was pretty dang good. Solid 4-stars. We tried: -Pot Stickers (yes, recommend) -Soup Dumplings (yes, recommend) -Dry Chili Chicken (yes, recommend) -Fried Green Beans (yes, recommend) -Chicken Fried Rice (yes, recommend, but maybe spice up as needed) They have Diet Coke by the can :) Overall the food delivered and the staff was friendly (even with my friends who needed forks and couldn't use chop sticks). Helpful to know: -They provide kimchi for each table as a welcome bite. -Service is friendly and attentive. We will be back. read more

Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park - Restaurant Area - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was very good but on the greasy side, huge menu. We had Peking duck, xiaolongbao, Yangzhou fried rice, rabbit and Bok choy. Overall clean environment! Surprisingly didn't leave with odor stain in my clothes. Took a bit to take our orders but nothing too crazy. read more

Con: Food was poorly prepared and tasteless. The beef with broccoli had chewy overdone bits of beef and sparse broccoli. The chicken with fried noodles had a seriously off-taste and was actually inedible. The hot and spicy soup was only okay; nothing special. Same for the steamed dumplings. And it cost a load of money Pro: it was delivered hot. Conclusion: I have no idea why this restaurant gets good reviews. I regret ordering from them. read more

We got delivery and got a few items as it was our first time ordering. Climbing Ants - the pork was awesome, really great, spicy, delicious ground pork. The noodles on the other hand were chewy and oily so in aggregate the dish was just ok but had some great elements. That pork was so damn good. Cashew Chicken - just totally flavorless, disappointing. Chili chicken - good spice, well cooked, just super oily. I'd probably get this again and try to drain out the oil. Overall thoroughly ok, but probably wouldn't reorder. read more

Chengdu has become a new delivery go-to for us for sichuan food. Hot and sour soup and cumin lamb - excellent and the soup is such a good deal Sichuan green beans and dry chili chicken - very good Mapo tofu - not bad but will skip next time as other dishes are better read more