Took the family to Chinatown for my partner's birthday and made it a full afternoon. First time…read morebringing the kids, first time introducing them to dim sum, and we came in hot on a busy day with multiple events happening in the area. MingHin was packed, loud, and a little chaotic. Worth it. Dim sum is an experience as much as a meal and MingHin delivers on both fronts. We ordered more than we could keep track of. Soup dumplings that immediately became the kids' personal obsession. Shu mai that hit every time. BBQ pork buns in every form they offered because obviously. Chinese broccoli to balance out the indulgence. Everything was solid, fresh, and exactly what you want from a dim sum spread. The room was packed and buzzing but the service kept up impressively. Servers were constantly circling, clearing empty plates and dishes without missing a beat. Clean and attentive even at full capacity, which is no small thing. Fair warning if you are bringing little ones: this environment is a lot. The noise, the crowd, the overwhelming parade of food arriving at the table. Our kids loved what they ate but the sensory experience was a bit much for them. This is a place better suited for a group of adventurous adults or older kids who thrive in high energy environments. Prices are great for the quality and quantity of food you get. A Chinatown institution for good reason. Just know what you are walking into and embrace it fully.

MingHin Cuisine is one of my favorite spots for dim sum and family-style dining. The service is…read morealways great, and I appreciate that they provide complimentary tea while you enjoy your meal. The portions are huge, so I highly recommend sharing dishes, especially if you're dining with a group. If you're not familiar with the menu, it can be a little challenging to know what to order, but the staff is usually helpful with recommendations. Some of my favorites are the dumplings, various rice dishes, chicken, lemongrass dishes, Mongolian beef, and other traditional offerings. This is a fantastic place for larger groups, and they're very accommodating when it comes to splitting checks. The food comes out quickly, the atmosphere is lively, and there's plenty of variety for everyone. If you're in the area near Joy Yee, MingHin is definitely worth a visit!

This was my 6th time trying to go to MCCB and I finally did it. If you want to come here, make sure…read moreyou have adequate time to wait for this place because it gets busy. The only downside is if you want to put your name down, it's a $10 fee. MCCB has bumped up my list of Chinese restaurants in Chicago. We ordered the Dan Dan noodles, green beans, special grilled fish with mala (amazing presentation), dry chili chicken, and mapo tofu. I loved everything we ordered and the mala had a good quick. My boyfriend even said that the special grilled fish looked like an "emperor's meal." The flavors are absolutely amazing and the price is not too bad. I can't wait for the next time I go to MCCB!

Disappointing experience--way too salty. I really wanted to…read morelike MCCB. Given how highly rated this restaurant is, my expectations were definitely up, but unfortunately, the food didn't deliver. I ordered the Dry Chili Chicken, and it was beyond salty--to the point where it was genuinely hard to eat. I was looking forward to the vibrant, spicy flavors MCCB is known for, but the overwhelming saltiness just took over the entire dish. I really expected better quality control from a spot with this much hype.

yeah this spot might be my favorite hot pot spot in chicago the meat and broth quality. would…read morehighly recommend the golden chicken broth, just amazing. we took the level 1 spicy broth and my god it was spicy, and that was supposedly the lowest spice level. so if you love a spicy broth, this might be for you. unpictured were the kobe beef, brisket, pork belly, flat iron, and some other meats i forget. only L was the lack of side dishes to choose from, but lowk i came here for the meats so i didnt rlly care that much.

The best hotpot in the city! I love the tom yum and golden chicken broth. My friends always enjoy…read morethe spicy broth - the waiter recommended that if you can't handle your spice, start with the mild. The mild still has quite a burn. I appreciate how you can do half orders of food, especially if it's a smaller dining party size. The staff is very attentive. This location is big but it's often busy so be prepared for a wait.

This may have been a mistake on the restaurants end or they changed the quantity received in order,…read morebut opened order of tufu cabbage & mushroom dumplings and I only received 12 out of the 18 available slots in the packaging (see picture). Called the customer service number and chatted with an AI agent that was not really helpful - would have preferred to be connected to a real person. This platform is the only way to reach Qing Dumplings without having to drive back to store. Hoping to have hear back on what may have went wrong. Thanks. 3 stars - the ones I ate were delicious! Minus 2 stars due to lack of clarity surrounding order. For context: order #00019, May 21st. Customer initials L.F

It's a good place to taste variety of dumplings. Good for those who never tried dumplings in their…read morelife.

I love this place! It's open late and is always full. I came here for a very late dinner after a…read moreconcert and had some phenomenal General Tso's chicken and crab rangoons. Very affordable with large portions and a polite staff. There is plenty of seating inside and has a very clean and welcoming ambiance.

Affordable and quick restaurant that is open late with a huge menu. The mango smoothie is…read morerefreshing. I usually order the sizzling beef tenderloin with sweet saki sauce. They are able to accommodate separate checks when dining in a big group.

Rotary Sushi! Yes! Was so excited to go and treat Hubby for a pre-birthday lunch date after a day…read moreat the Japanese Botanical Garden:) The restaurant is nice and clean. The service was awesome, friendly and welcoming. We did plates off the belt and it was a good experience for us! Looking forward to going back again!

The food is ok, it's not mind blowing but not bad. The atmosphere is cute with neat decorations;…read morefrankly I like that aspect of the restaurant. Here's what bothered me: the tip pressure. Most of the food comes through a conveyor belt next to the table, it is basically self serve. For some items I ordered it through an ipad on the table. No person was taking my order, nobody was actively 'serving' me in the traditional sense. Yet in the end I was presented with a terminal, in the hand of a person directly looking at my tip choice, with no quick button for 'no tip'. Perhaps the option was there, but it was so obscure I couldn't find it quickly. If it's a paper signature slip, it's still considered uncouth today to hover over the customer while they write the tip in. What are we doing here? It is literally a conveyor belt sushi, yet tips starting at 18% is clearly still expected. This practice tarnished the experience for me.

This place is really good and a must try if in China town. The kiddos got Ramen and dumplings and…read moreenjoyed both. There is a line when they open so try to get there early. It's a bit smaller inside so always busy. The ambiance is fun and trendy and clean. Would recommend

I was in chinatown for lunch and was looking for a spot to dine solo. I came across Daifuku Ramen's…read morepage on Yelp and decided to give it a try. There was a line outside the door and I want to say I waited around 30 minutes to get seated around 1:30pm. The dining area is small, but the service is quick as soon as you get seated. The vibe in here was chill, it seemed pretty busy today. I ordered the daifuku spicy garlic ramen. The ramen itself looked delicious and colorful. The broth lacked salt to me, I was expecting it to have a little more depth but it was kind of bland. Ramen broth to me is generally on the heavier side but this ramen broth was light if that makes any sense. The chashu was nice, but the egg was a little more boiled than a traditional soft boiled egg. It personally was not my preference for ramen but you will like this place if you prefer a lighter ramen.

We tried a few other options. The fried upside down pork bun is still the best. The meicai one is a…read morebit too sweet and too spiced up and the flavor is a bit too strong imo. The spicy beef roll is bigger than we thought, and doesn't hold together so it falls apart really easily. The spicy beef flavor is really good tho, a bit too salty but that is pretty on point for Dongbei food. The panfried dumpling was good, but probably generally bought since the filling didn't seem homemade. The soymilk was good, the original unsweetened was made fresh but it's room temperature whereas the sweetened version is heated up but it's a bit too sweet for our palate so we mixed the two together and it was perfect.

We decided to try Dong Bei Ren Jia despite seeing the mixed reviews, hoping it might surprise us…read more Unfortunately, it didn't. The overall flavor of most dishes was very bland. The fried buns were dripping with oil, and the steamed buns lacked seasoning. The noodles had an odd taste that was hard to enjoy. The only item we liked was the potstickers, which were actually pretty good. The service was not as bad as I read in other reviews but the person calling out people's orders could learn to speak up so people can hear her. Overall, not a spot we'd return to.

Decided to spontaneously eat here on a friday night while walking past and did not regret it…read more The restaurant wasnt overly crowded or loud and, the service was great while the food was even better. The taiwanese style popcorn chicken and pork cutlet were super juicy and tender with nicely crisp breading. The sausage had a pleasant sweetness to it and was served with garlic chips, which added a nice touch. Finally, the broth of the Sichuan noodles was packing with flavor: sweet, tangy, spicy, umami - truly hit all the spots without being too numbing to your mouth, if thats one of your concerns Would definitely return to try the other menu items, especially their hot sizzling plates and their dessert/drink offerings

We came to Mabu Generation on a Sunday evening when the restaurant was not busy and was actually…read moreunusually quiet. One thing I personally did not like was that they require customers to pay first before the food comes out. For a sit-down restaurant, I prefer to eat first and pay after, especially when service is expected. The service was not very proactive during our visit. The food was okay, but nothing really stood out to me. For the price, I felt it was a little pricey compared to Taipei Cafe, and the overall experience did not feel worth it. Overall, the food was just alright, the service could be improved, and the pay-first system was not something I liked. I don't think I would come back.

Sometimes the best meals are the ones you don't have to share, and today was exactly that…read more I stopped into Strungs for a well-deserved solo lunch, and it delivered. On a cold, rainy day, there's nothing better than a hot, comforting bowl of ramen, and this one hit the mark. The ramen was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The egg (non-negotiable for me), paired with edamame, and finished it off with just a touch of extra salt to bring everything together. Every slurp was satisfying. What stood out just as much as the food was the experience, quick seating, attentive service, and an atmosphere that made it easy to slow down and enjoy the moment

Wonderful server who greeted us immediately when we walked in. She sat us in a stroller friendly…read morearea, I didn't even have to ask. It is dim lit but still open inside. It's bigger than meets the eye. I ordered the Tonkotsu Premium Ramen. A little disappointed that I got a lot more fat than I did the lean meat but it was still delicious. I'm a spice girl so the chili oil on the table was put to good use. For my drink, I selected the Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea. To my surprise, it wasn't as sweet as I expected but I liked it. Subtle sweets are my favorite. The only downside was that our table was sticky and so were the menus. I understand it can get hard to upkeep certain things when you're busy, but it seemed like a chill day. Nonetheless, I'd return for the ramen. Overall 8.5/10