This was my 6th time trying to go to MCCB and I finally did it. If you want to come here, make sure you 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! read more

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Disappointing experience--way too salty. I really wanted to like 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. read more

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - Signature Dry Chili Chicken (dark meat) - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If there's a China town around us we have to go for the food! Tik tok kept recommending this 4 year in a row Michelin recommended restaurant and had to try it. The place is a little spacious but the wait and line is always out the door no matter what time of the day you go. Plan ahead to walk around and explore while you wait. (There is no early waitlist and there is a $10 deposit that goes towards your food.) After an hour wait, we got sat and already had water at the table. Our server was really nice and gave us some good recommendations. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. The shrimp fried rice was nice soft and ... fried! The short ribs came paired with white rice with an amazing sauce. And the salt and pepper beef is to die for. The crab Rangoon's definitely had a little bit too much onion for my taste but overall, this was such a wonderful dining experience. Definitely must try. I would come back again. read more

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It's worth the wait!! I absolutely love Chinese food and the food at this business did not disappoint. Literally everything that we ate was absolutely delicious. The flank steak and the chow mein was tender. The honey black pepper shrimp were juicy and flavorful. The Mongolian chicken was also delicious. The green beans were cooked perfectly with a nice crunch! Unless you get there as soon as they're open, you're probably gonna have a bit of a weight so I put your name on the list and then go look around Chinatown come back and get absolutely full. The portions are family sized so if you got a big group, all you would need is about two entrées and you're good to go. I love that the food did not taste it greasy you did not feel "yucky" after you ate the service was excellent and the overall ambience is very low-key. This will absolutely be a staple for me. read more

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Ambiance - casual, intimate, great for small groups Service - our server was polite & food came out super quickly Food - all the dishes were super flavorful, recommend mild spice level, signature dry chili chicken was juicy, ribs were on the drier side read more

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Went for Sunday lunch, quite a lot people lined up way before it opened at 12pm. Even though it got Michelin awards several years in a row, but I think there's a gap. 4 adults ordered below dishes. Apple wood charcoal grill ribeye steak 大蒜蘋果木炭烤肉眼牛排 $40. It was delicious, it waked up my taste buds. Sour pickle & fish fillet soup 酸菜魚片湯 $13. Very good, the level sourness was just right. Plenty of fish in the soup. String bean 四季豆 $14, it's okay. Wood ear mushroom salad 凉拌黑木耳 $8. It was not close to the expectation, it's salty for some portion, and not much flavor on other portions. There should be vinegar added to improve the flavor. Cheng du spicy wonton 紅油抄手 $10.5. Not meeting our expectations, the sauce was not close, need to add vinegar. Signature dry chili fantail shrimp 香辣鳳尾蝦 $11. Not sure why it was a signature dish, not impressed. read more

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Food is served piping hot with generous portions. I've heard it can get pretty busy but we were able to get a table for 3 with just a 20min wait. The restaurant is tightly packed and efficiently run. Food came out shortly after ordering. The spicy fish was my favorite of what we ordered and the sesame noodles is a close second. Some of the other dishes were also a bit too salty for my taste so I didn't enjoy them as much. read more

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We had the String beans def get Orange chicken - ask for extra sauce Shrimp fried rice - def get Dry chili chicken decent enough Mongolian ribeye DEF GET Szechuan cucumbers def get, so refreshing Dan Dan noodles meh/can skip Crab Rangoon, veggie spring rolls, and chicken egg rolls are meh so I say save room for entrees. read more

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - Mei Zhou Special Baby Back Ribs - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My family ordered a variety of dishes for lunch/dinner today. Everything is as delicious as I remembered from dining years ago. My favorite today was the pork stomach and bloom Szechuan style. Although my family decided on mild spicy for all dishes, everything was spicy even to my taste. The eggplant was always my family's favorite, no matter where we ordered from. It was pretty good. We placed the order before heading to a bakery inside the "old Chinatown". By the time we came back, our order was ready for pickup. I was told there were quite a few customers who decided to venture out despite the cold Chicago winter day. I hope to visit again in person sooner than later! read more

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Finally had a chance to TRY MCCB. We were in town at Christmas and it was packed wall to wall. Tip: weekday lunch is prime! Went with staples: Orange Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Garlic Green Beans with steamed rice, family style. Huge portions. Real quality food. Not terribly priced ($66 for two + a beer). Casual spot. read more

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Insanely large portions for the price but the quality of the food was disappointing: - Dan Dan noodles (6/10), used flat noodles instead of the round skinny noodles that are traditional, sauce wasn't very flavorful - mapo tofu (6/10), too soupy and also had no depth of flavor - dry chili chicken (8/10), very tender chicken but overly breaded and not crispy enough - garlic eggplant (8/10) loved the sauce so much but eggplant pieces were too big - sour pickled fish fillet (9/10), super tender fillet and the flavor was good, not as sour as others I've had - Choi sum (9/10), simple garlic vegetable, very tender Overall good, but not worth an hour long wait -- plenty of great restaurants nearby read more

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The service is really great here. We got the traditional fried rice, egg drop soup and salt pepper bbq ribs. They were all great. The bbq ribs was a bit too fatty 4 me. I Def love the traditional fried rice. It felt so homey. *$10 deposit required if ur dining in if there is a wait. Momey goes towards ur bill. The surcharge will be taken off if ur paying w cash. Wait is about 20 to 30mins. read more

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We shared: 1. Mei Zhou Special Baby Back Ribs 2. Sand Ginger Fly Chicken 3. Salt Pepper Fish Fillet Nailed the traditional flavors in all of these dishes. I was most impressed with the spices and aromatics in the Mei Zhou ribs - wow. I appreciate not too much batter used on the fish fillet. Chicken was dry. Service was good and helpful. Plenty of seating for small to large groups. read more

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To start, husband and I ordered Chef's Special Chicken Tendon (peanuts, green onion, dry bean curd, cilantro) and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad (chili peppers, dark vinegar, ginger juice, green onion). Both are cold apps. The chicken tendon is medium spicy and mushroom salad is mild spicy For entree, we ordered the Chongqing style whole fish whole tilapia, jalapeno, red pepper, marinated grounded pork, garlic, ginger, green onion). This was labeled as medium spicy. Told the waiter we wanted it spicy. He kept asking if we were sure and we kept having to reassure him that we can handle very spicy (husband is South Asian and I'm Southeast Asian). We didn't find any of these dishes spicy at all when they came out. The apps were not good. I felt it lacked that unami and desperately needed salt or something. Also I don't think they work well as cold dishes and would be better served warm/hot. The fish however was delicious. Steamed to perfection and the sauce worked really well with it and a fresh bowl of rice. We were in a trance and absolutely obliterated the sucker. While the apps were mediocre, I would want to come back and try other dishes solely because of the fish. read more

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This place cured my Chinese food depression after moving down south. Hot take: all the videos told us to order the dry chili chicken and spicy wontons. They were good, but the honey black pepper short ribs and beef shumai were better by a MILE. The crab rangoon were also excellent - fresh, made with real crab, and packed with chunks of onion. Delicious. Service was decent. The space is small, but we had no problem walking in on a weekday. Highly recommend! read more

My friend really likes Szechuan food and enjoyed MCCB when she went in the past, so I've been meaning to go. Last time I went, we got the cumin short ribs and the fried chili squid (I forgot the exact name, but it's the one where they cook different food items the same way). The squid was delicious and really hit the spot, but the cumin short ribs were underwhelming for me. So 4 because I believe MCCB has a bunch of five star dishes, but I haven't had enough of them. read more

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - Cumin short ribs - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Let me just start off by saying this this place has some delicious family style food. My son recommended this place to me and a friend. It was a 30-minute wait time to get a table. I put down a $10.00 reservation charge, which goes towards your meal. There is a menu selection of unique traditional Chinese cuisine. The portions are huge. You can order several things off the menu and share with your party. OMG is all I can say about this place. I will be coming back to try out more things on the menu. The service could have been better. One of the young ladies acted like she didn't want to work that day. Full of attitude towards the customer. The service was kind of slow, and they kept bringing food out to the wrong table. read more

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Stopped at the place for lunch, and it was soo good! We came right at opening, so we got a table right away. It did fill up rather quickly. The food was very good! String beans were probably my favorite and a must get! Short ribs had a good sauce but were a little tough. Portion sizes are huge so being friends to share! Menu has soo many options, so there should be something that you will like! read more

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Wow, what a difference a year makes! A year ago MCCB was the place to go and get very good traditional Szechuan fusion dishes. And when I say very good, I mean very good. Last night four of us went to MCCB and got a whole lot of greasy overcooked slop that stunned me? I thought to myself: "What the hell"? This place still brings in hordes of people diving into this cuisine like it was good. I mean the wait list to get in was 45 minutes. I'm sad (now) that my favorite Szechuan restaurant is no longer in my rota! read more

This is our first time at MCCB and they were busy on a Saturday afternoon. We had a party of 7 and the front desk told me there is a $20 deposit for the table. If we go somewhere else, we would lose the deposit. Which was fine since we planned on eating there anyway. We were seated once the entire party arrived. They will not seat you until then. Service was nice. Water refilled quickly. Food arrived hot and it was delicious. We ordered the whole fish, pork belly, string beans and everything was yummy. The prices for the steamed fish was a bit high for $30 but I guess that's the standard price nowadays. Fun atmosphere with funny fake graffiti because the spelling in both Chinese AND English was way off which was funny. Will try again since the food was pretty good. read more

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Had Lunch today here, I had the dumplings and noodles, I loved the dumplings and both was a good portion. Noodle was very salty, way too salty for me, I kindly asked them if they could make it less salty, a lady came back with the food with a very rude attitude and kinda toss the food on my table and walked away. After just 1 more bite I still think its just as salty, so i asked to send it back. I do understand the frustration because I also work in a restaurant too. But the manager came out and made a big scene and kinda yell at our table about that's how their food is. If you like strong sauce and salty food this is the perfect place for you but I really did not appreciate the unprofessional service they provided, they made me feel embarrassed in front of other customers. I still tipped 20% but would never come back. Just not what I expected from a Michelin star restaurant.... read more

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cannot go to Chicago and not go to Chinatown and stop by MCCB! Delicious fried rice and plenty of authentic options to choose from with enough food to share if you want to. The place is relatively small with tight entrance door but once you get seated and comfortable it's nothing to really worry about. I would come back to try other dishes as well ! read more

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - Traditional Yang Zhou Fried Rice - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The true Chinese food options here took me by surprise it's soo damn good for Chicago! Like the Sichuan chili fish and bull frog stir fry. I haven't had a bad meal yet. Service is good and fast. It's simple decor and there's usually a wait so get in early or at least eat something small before going. Also there's tea shops around to enjoy before dining in. read more

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Quick service and nice ambiance. Food was delicious with very fair pricing. I absolutely loved the dry pot. The Mala and flavor was amazing and not just spicy and numbing. It had flavor. Star of the meal was honestly the salt and pepper tofu. Right amount of saltiness and pepper. The softness of tofu was nice and the batter was thin with good amount of crunch. Spinach with garlic was a good way to balance the meal. Highly recommend and will be back when I visit again read more

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Tucked away in Chicago's Chinatown is a restaurant you must try. Recommended by friends, MCCB is a Michelin-star Chinese restaurant that we decided was our BEST meal in Chicago (and that is saying something). We seriously debated going two nights in a row - it was that good. They have maybe ten tables total in this little restaurant within a Chinatown strip mall. You have to put your name in, and hold your spot with $10 (that is then applied to your meal). Is it all worth it, you ask? Yes and more. The dishes came out hot, flavorful, and well worth the hoopla. Additionally, we were stunned at the affordable cost. We ordered the garlic green beans, the cheng du style dumplings with sweet sauce, the dry chili chicken, chow mein. read more

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This is our first time at MCCB and they were busy on a Saturday afternoon. We had a party of 7 and the front desk told me there is a $20 deposit for the table. If we go somewhere else, we would lose the deposit. Which was fine since we planned on eating there anyway. We were seated once the entire party arrived. They will not seat you until then. Service was nice. Water refilled quickly. Food arrived hot and it was delicious. We ordered the whole fish, pork belly, string beans and everything was yummy. The prices for the steamed fish was a bit high for $30 but I guess that's the standard price nowadays. Fun atmosphere with funny fake graffiti because the spelling in both Chinese AND English was way off which was funny. Will try again since the food was pretty good. read more

I came here because this restaurant was featured multiple times in the Michelin guide and sadly I left just thinking it was alright. Don't get me wrong it is certainly better than most Sichuan/Cantonese restaurants but it was not out of this world/amazing enough for me to give it a 5. My wife and I arrived a few minutes before opening which allowed us to get seated as soon as they opened. We started with their Cheng du Spicy dumpling which was mild at best and definitely not as full as we'd expect considering how flat they looked. We also shared the Signature Dry Chili Chicken, Spicy garlic sauce eggplant, Honey Pepper flank steak, and Dan Dan noodles. The dan dan noodles weren't that spicy. I like how they give you lots of meat in the Honey Pepper flank steak, plus it tastes really yummy. Our favorite was the Dry Chili Chicken because each bite was a little spicy and numbing but nothing too intense. The eggplant was plentiful and tasted good too. I thought we ordered some popular items, but maybe we got the wrong things. The food tastes great but it didn't quite give me that wow factor that you'd expect from a Michelin place. You definitely pay more for this compared to your typical Chinese restaurant but for me it always comes down to taste. This may have earned it in Chicago, but I'm sure I've tasted similar (if not better) back in the Bay Area/LA. read more

Such a great spot. We got the rangoons, spicy wontons, sweet and spicy beef shumai, Traditional SS short ribs, black pepper flank steak, string beans, and hawaiian fried rice. Way too much food for two people but they packaged our food for us! Service was great, very attentive. Casual spot but the food was phenomenal, I'm glad we got to try it. Our favorites were the traditional ss short ribs, spicy wontons, and the string beans szechuan style!! read more

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They don't do reservations so make sure you get there like an hour before you want to actually eat! Once you're seated the service is quick and efficient and food comes out basically right after the order is sent to the kitchen! The food was very flavorful and they certainly weren't kidding about the szechuan flavor, my mouth was so numb! read more

It's true... the signature dry chili chicken is a solid 10/10. Just go get it. Everything else we tried was delicious too. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, the rangoons came loaded with extra crab, and the glass-bottle Diet Coke was a nice touch with the loud decor to set the vibe. Service was quick, and the whole experience was absolutely worth the stop. Highly recommend! read more

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Where to start? If you're going on the weekend, either be there before it opens to secure a spot or be ready to wait a 40 minute line. The food here was delicious. The popular items like the chili chicken and spicy dumplings were good but the honey pepper steak is what truly stood out to me. Simple but packed with a well balanced and unique flavor. That's what would make me want to go back. (It was also the servers recommendation. He might be the manager/owner. Safe to say, he knows what he's doing.) The service was amazing. The servers are constantly going around refilling waters and taking any plates you're done with. The food came out so fast too. They have it down to a tea. They played pop music which was unexpected but it set the vibes to be more energetic and social which I liked. If you're visiting Chinatown in Chicago, this place is a must try. read more

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Want some delicious Chinese food in the infamous Chinatown of Chicago? Well this place serves some great eats and great vibes! The portion sizes are great for family style meals and will leave you more than satisfied! I went here with some local friends and it was suggested by another local. Apprehensive at first but we were thoroughly surprised by how great each dish came out! Hot and fresh is one way to describe it but tasty and filling is another. My personal favorite is the peach shrimp, it was crunchy, sweet, and juicy! The rangoons were crisp on the outside and creamy filled with crab and cream cheese on the inside! Service is great, we didn't have a long wait time but we did go during the week night and a little before dinner just to make sure we catch the last water taxi back into the city. This place is located near other shops and cafes so you can always have a great time checking the other options nearby before or after your meal. Come hungry because we did and we left stuffed! read more

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If you like fresh Chinese food, this is your spot! Went on a Sunday. Super packed. Pay $10 deposit and put your name on the list to get seated. They text when your table is ready. I wanted some fried rice. Add what protein you want to it. I got chicken. The rice was so flavorful and it wasn't saturated in a ton of soy sauce. I ordered the beef stir fry with mushroom and crab Rangoon. The size of the crab Rangoon was crazy. Look at all the sauces they give you. Cheap! Nice staff. I would come back! read more

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - 4 Pieces Crispy Crab Rangoon - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The experience and food were mediocre. The dishes are great for sharing. Definitely don't eat the Szechuan noodle by yourself, your tongue will hate you for a couple of hours, unless that's what you're looking for. Overall, nothing crazy. read more

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Mongolian beef was good. 8/10. Ordered a Chefs special spiced duck stir fry and ended up with a ton of inedible duck fat and bones.... Waited over an hour for the table and had to put a $10 deposit down to reserve a table (later was applied toward the final bill). Overall, I wasn't so impressed for all the hype. read more

Food is amazing here! I got the Mongolian beef, crispy chili chicken, string beans, bok choy, and veggie fried rice. They were also able to accommodate for gluten free sensitivity (GF items labeled on the menu!) which is rare in Chinese restaurants. read more

Been wanting to try this place for a while, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The dry chili chicken is a must if you love real spice . Easily the best orange chicken I've had--flavorful, tangy, and not overly sweet like most places. Service was swift and efficient. Will definitely be back. read more

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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food: good Chinese dishes but really not sure if it's worth the long waits, definitely above average for Chicago Chinatown though. The chili chicken is great Service: staff is fine, a bit rude in feeling like they are rushing you Ambiance: so packed every time I walk past and went, maybe better on a weekday read more

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Dry Chili Chicken: 7/10. It was salty, spicy, and crispy. Some pieces were too salty, definitely have to eat with rice. I have a high spice tolerance and I got medium spice. It was an enjoyable spicy. I think the normal spice level would be okay too but I played it safe. If you have low spice tolerance, get mild and I think you could enjoy it. Special Fried Tofu: 9/10. BF enjoyed it. Combination Fried Rice: 6/10. Was bland, except for the beef. Service: 9/10. For a party of 2 on a Sunday night around 6, we were seated in an hour. I liked how the waiter made sure I could handle the spicy level before I ordered and offered to decrease the spice level. Service wasn't slow or quick but they were friendly. Ambiance: 7/10. Crowded and noisy but aesthetically I enjoyed the album wall. The bathroom wasn't that clean. read more

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - MCCB Special Fried Tofu - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had to wait about 30 minutes for a table for 2. When you come in, in order to put your name on the waitlist you must put down a $10 deposit that will go towards your bill later. If you no-show or cancel, you do not get that $10 back. But either way, I knew I was going to eat here regardless! The portion sizes are HUGE and the price is so cheap! It was extremely worth it! You can get $11-15 dishes that are big and delicious. I would definitely recommend getting their popular and most ordered items from their menu. If J return to Chicago, I will definitely come back because of the portion sizes and price. read more

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - Kung Pao Chicken, Cheng Du Spicy Wonton, Szechuan Dan Dan Noodle - Szechuan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois