China Bistro offers a dependable take on classic Chinese-American cuisine in a comfortable, no-frills setting. The menu leans into familiar favorites, delivering dishes that are satisfying and approachable without trying to reinvent the genre. While the food is solid and consistently prepared, it doesn't quite push beyond the expected. A little bland and lacking a little heat. Still, for those looking for reliable flavors and a straightforward dining experience, China Bistro holds its place as a steady three-star option in the local lineup. read more

The food here is just a little better than okay. China Bistro has the standard eggrolls/spring-rolls filled with cabbage, beansprouts (and in some cases ground chicken or pork) just like every other slightly cheaper eggroll in McHenry County, but I still love them, with their crisp, flaky, oily eggroll skin dipped hot into their packaged prefab fake-orange sweet sauce and that spicy yellow Chinese mustard that my mom so loved. As far as the service goes, there is a counter to order take-out and that's it. That said, the menu is huge: filled with many of the typical American favorites like 'General Tsao's Chicken', 'Orange Chicken', and 'Hot & Sour Soup'. My favorites were the Shrimp in Lobster Sauce, the Ma Po Tofu, and the Moo Shu Pork. I also enjoyed the shrimp Egg Foo Young, and the Singapore Noodles (very curry-like). This is a standard Americanized pseudo-Cantonese restaurant that will give you every type of mid-quality delivery dish that you could want. As far as the Ambiance goes - it's a 'take-out' place. NO SEATING. read more

To go only since Covid. Order on phone or at the restaurant. We come back because it's excellent food. It's our go to for Chinese cuisine. Friendly service. Restaurant is closed except for pickup and delivery. read more

When we have a NEED for Chinese food, China Bistro is where we go to. The only problem is it's takeout only.

HOT GIRLS DINE AT CHINA BISTRO Loveee this place. Classic, comforting, Chinese takeout! Their orange chicken, crab rangoon, and Singapore noodles truly heal my soul. Shout out Bennet who was SO amazing when I came in to pickup my food! I added 2 boba smoothies on last minute and she was so accommodating. So personable, and honestly brightened my day in a way I didn't expect for a quick takeout pickup!! What more can I say?! Classic, quick, affordable, and hot. Loves it. read more

China Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Everyone that works there at least on our visit We're very polite and attentive. Large portions of food too.

This is a great Chinese restaurant. They have the best hot and sour soup around. Another favorite is the chicken noodle soup, it's really good if you're getting over a cold. The salt and pepper shrimp are so good, for such a simple dish it has great flavor. They also have really good crab Rangoon, the stuffing is very delicious. Lastly, We got the sesame seed chicken, and that was so delicious. The sauce was very flavorful, and the chicken still remained crunchy. considering we got takeout everything came fresh and hot. read more

Great Chinese food, ingredients are fresh and the portions are great for the price. I highly recommend

Great food. Great service amazing staff. Absolutely love it here before Covid you could eat in the restaurant. But the service is top notch. read more

Very good food. Just open for takeout. Never had a bad meal. Egg Rolls are exceptional.

don't bother going back to this place if you liked it in the past.... no credit cards smaller portions, bad Beef ,chewy & stringy, terrible attitude from server, no sauces provided with egg rolls , cash only, one stinkin' napkin in bag....prices still high! ! Better one in Pingree Grove at 47 & 20....always good. read more

China Bistro is probably one of the best places I've ever gotten food from. The moment I walked in, the staff was super welcoming and friendly. The restaurant looked clean and well taken care of, which made the whole experience even better. read more

Guy who answers the phone is very nice, sounds happy to take your order. We have been ordering takeout there for years and it's the same quality every time.... Everything is so hot and fresh and delicious.... One thing to point out... dude thought my name was Ricky.... I don't look like a Ricky, I don't want to named Ricky, my name is Sean. lol 9/10 will always order from there if I'm lookin for some good take out. read more

Never had a bad experience here! Food is great. Take out only now. Been ordering from China Bistro for years! Highly recommend read more

One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area. Very nice people food is always outstanding cooked well and delivered as ordered.

Great food, one of my local go-tos in the area. Their food is amazing and comparable to some of the best Chinese restaurants I've been to in the Chicago area. I've never had a bad food experience at China Bistro. The lunch specials provide great value and are a tasty pick me up on a busy day. Also a good option for a good dinner meal. They are a 5 out of 5 for me. read more

China Bistro is our go-to place when we're looking for authentic and tasty Chinese food. The prices are a bit high, but we almost always have enough to feed the family and have leftovers for the next day. Sometimes, they have shorted us on the sweet and sour sauce for the chicken order, but besides that, we always enjoy our meal. If you order from them, be sure to ask if you've hit the price point to add a free item to your order. We always call ahead, especially now that their dining area is still closed. Orders that have been decently large have gotten to us in a timely manner and parking is easy, as it's in a strip mall. China Bistro is one of the best Chinese places in the area. I recommend checking it out when you're in the area! read more

China Bistro - Sweet and sour chicken! - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

So yummy! I'm happy with my order every single time. Super friendly service & quality food. Highly recommended their smoothies too with tapioca. They're SO refreshing. Best Chinese food in the area for sure. read more

China Bistro - Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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The food is great. The ambience is not so much, but we usually take it to go. Love their beef and broccoli and they have the best shrimp fried rice. read more

We ordered shrimp fried rice, beef chop suey, chicken egg foo Yung and egg rolls. Shrimp fried rice had maybe 12 little shrimp, and the rest was just brown rice. No veggies, scallion etc..TERRIBLE. FOO was FOOEY...no discernible chicken, actually had BEEF GRAVY. YUCK Egg rolls, I've had better from a box from Sam's. BEEF chop chewy, I meant CHEWY...NOT sure. Nothing had much flavor. Not cheap, but VERY cheaply made DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. read more

Food was amazing ! The service was great too! I dropped my order when I went to pick up the girl was so sweet she repacked the order for meeven though she was busy with other people !very nice! Great food read more

la comida very good. not had a bad thing to say about this restaurant clean fast straight to the point!

I've been coming here for years and this is by far the best Chinese food around. I have never had anything bad off the menu, portion sizes are outstanding. My favorites include but not limited to egg roll, beef chow fun, house egg foo young and Mongolian beef. If you're looking for a good takeout spot this is the best one read more

It was very good, fried rice and Magolian Beef was great. egg rolls need a flavor boost but I'd rate it a 9

Always buying and always was happy with the purchase. But today my daughter got hair in her meat ( see picture) :( and ask me do not buy that food anymore :( read more

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We order food from here often. While I can't say it is the best Chinese food, it is good for the price and location. I have not had any negative experiences. They deliver very quickly, and my order is always correct. read more

We've been ordering from China Bistro almost as long as we've lived in the area (19 years now) and initially the food was great. But in the last few years, especially since COVID, the food quality has gone downhill while the prices keep increasing. We hadn't ordered from them in about a year but decided to try it one more time tonight to see if the food had improved. It hadn't. The fried rice tasted old, the shrimp wasn't fresh, there weren't any vegetables in it at all (just rice and shrimp), The egg rolls (which they initially forgot to deliver and had to bring separately) were inedible. All in all, everything tasted at least a week old. I'm not sure if the restaurant is under new management or they've just gotten sloppy in their food preparation, but for $40, I expect my food to be at least fresh. My husband and I agree that it's time to find a new Chinese restaurant. read more

Not Chinatown food! But still good! I have only ordered delivery and Kevin on the phone is easy to communicate with....just wish they had authentic Chinese vegetables! Very American read more

Our only Chinese place of choice! We really enjoy the food and they're willing to customize any dish to make it vegetarian friendly.

This is a good place for carry out as they no longer have a restaurant. Food is tasty and some of our favorites include honey and general tsao chicken, egg rolls and egg foo young. The wait is fairly consistent and it is easy to park for pick up. read more

We have been going here for 10 years. Most of the dishes are awesome! Sweet and sour not as crispy as we would like and the sauce only has one piece of pineapple & green pepper. Other than that, no complaints. It's very tasty! read more

The food is always good and the egg rolls are great. We are loyal customers and visit often

What an amazing place! I've been having bad luck with Chinese restaurants lately and this one just gave me all my hope back! We ordered the shrimp friend rice, beef lo mein and hunan chicken. Everything was so fresh and tasted sooo good! My husband and I moved to LITH from the city of Chicago and I am so glad this place is just down the street! Will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Ordered from here alot I thought the food was usually pretty good till I found out they don't clean the crap sack on the shrimp nasty please clean them when your charging full price for shrimp entries not sure if will be ordering again nasty read more

China Bistro - Crap sack - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

We ordered tonight, not our first time. It's fine, nothing outstanding, nothing bad. It's a good, solid 6. My only complaint is this is the 4th time ordering where I asked the guy on the phone to please tell the driver not to ring the bell. I have dogs. 4th time the delivery person was never told. read more

So good, fresh and authentic! You cannot go wrong with any of the dishes. The egg fu yung is great, honestly all the varieties are great but the beef is my favorite. Combine that with beef fried rice and an egg roll and that's a great meal. Owners are great folks and always take good care of their customers. Support out local small businesses! read more

China Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Super relaxing and friendly staff. I enjoy myself every time I come here. The owner is super nice and offer me her exquisite teas that are not served to public. I love the food and this place. It's such a great experience. This is y place for me and my family. read more

Finally found an alternative to another Chinese restaurant that went downhill after a change of ownership. Very happy with the egg rolls and fried rice. After more than 20 years of good Chinese at the old place, I'm happy to say that we have found a replacement and will be back here again. read more

The BEST egg rolls!! Everything else I have tried has been very good to excellent; generous portion sizes (although occasionally received a small rice instead of a large). Wish the dining room would re-open.... read more

I have been ordering smoothies from here ever since I was a little kid. They continue to be my favorite & are always so kind to me.