Food is decent. They make their own dumplings so that's a plus in that column. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Most people carry out, but there is one table and 3 chairs around the corner from the counter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's busy and cold in there in the winter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tend to stick to Cantonese style dishes when I eat here. read more

New China - W3 Steamed Chicken with Vegetable - Chinese Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

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We like the reviews, on the hunt for good chinese food in the McHenry Area. this is not it. Tried New China, China Taste, and China Town. They seem to all be about the same quality of food. We get our favorites in hopes to find a winner. If You know of one please help. read more

New China - looks good, meh at best, had to break out sauces again to help - Chinese Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

The food was great! We really enjoyed it. Good value also. Great service. We also had the delivery once and that was great!

The meal was good as for local places this is my go to. We had general's chicken. Egg roll, crab Rangoon, soup. The soup my kid loves. We all had the chicken it was cooked good and no bad pieces that some places have. The Rangoon was bad it had no real filling just a smidge with a lot of the fried shell. Staff is fast and efficient. Definitely worth a try read more

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Best Chinese food around lake county. Very authentic taste. Good prices for what you get. I love it here

Tremendous‼ remember to bring cash and tip those hard working chefs they make the best Chinese in a 20 mile radius read more

New China - Chinese Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Extremely let down. I don't know if it's because it's Sunday night but the general tso's and orange chicken was basically crumbly pieces of cold fried breading with an occasional stringy piece of chicken. With their price it shouldn't be so bad. The broccoli was good . Why they send out food like this I'll never know. read more

New China - Friend out old stringy nuggets of general tso. L21 General Tso's Chicken L21 General Tso's Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Was very good local joint, above average. Dishes are a full portion and tasty. Had Egg foo young, fried rice, sweet chicken. Egg rolls are not filled enough so pass on unless you like eating shells. read more

Ben Gozz Bad experience phone order at New China never going to buy food from this restaurant again told me they are to busy to take my order over the phone [[HIGHLIGHT]]every time i going into this restaurant no one is even in there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] no wasabi for egg rolls just hot mustard. read more

My gut says to give this place two stars, for a number of reasons. But I just can't, (also for a number of reasons). My friend and I came across this place after she tried to take me to one of her favorite Chinese restaurants in the area, Plum Garden, but it was closed. She knew that I loved Chinese food, and also that I had recently moved from Los Angeles to Crystal Lake, and that I was really missing the authentic and delicious Asian cuisine of my former home. But upon discovering that Plum Garden's doors were locked, we decided to just drive around McHenry and look for another Chinese place, descending into the culinary blue skies of the Midwest's great unknown. So we drove - looking for any place that even hinted at being a good Asian joint. Then, from the blond brick rectangles of an innocuous McHenry Strip mall, the New China restaurants' storefront emerged. Needless to say, when it comes to authentic Chinese restaurants, McHenry is NOT Los Angeles. And that's why I cannot give New China any less stars. Because it is what it is, and it is where it is, and I am sure that the people who work at New China are trying hard to make food that their customers will buy; so who am I to judge. But I was given hope, when I looked at the wall-menu through the front window. New China actually had a few good sounding dishes that suggested there was an actual chef born in China cooking inside. Also, there were some authentic dish names that suggested that New China sometimes served a clientele that was really Chinese. So I was excited, even if I ended up being pretty much 'Dead Wrong'. So here were my problems... First: in truth, this is just a take-out place. Sure there were a couple of small, stained Formica-topped tables pressed against the hallway wall, and yes there were some cheap white plastic lawn-chairs stacked four high by the door. But other than that this place was take-out all the way. And there was absolutely NOTHING Like Table-Service. Food was collected at the counter by the customer after paying, and we got our own cans of drinks from the cooler. No hot tea. No Mai Tai. No Chinese music. And not even a traditional ancestral shrine. Second: There were NO plates for the food. Everything was given to us in Styrofoam to-go containers, even to eat at our table. Likewise, drinks came with a Styrofoam cup if we asked for one. Plastic forks & teaspoons were in a box near the March of Dimes donation plaque. Short wooden chopsticks, plus soy sauce and sweet & sour sauce packets too. I didn't take the mustard packet as it was a greyish-brown. Third: There was no designated chef, just three cook-aunties who worked the woks, the steamers, the kettles, the fryer, the chopping block & cleavers, the brooms & mops, they pulled the vegies from the fridge, the meat & seafood from the freezer, washed the pans and bowls, collected the garbage, took the customers' money, packed the to-go boxes & bags, and pretty much did everything else, including probably cleaning the bathrooms. The overused saying, "a Jack of All Trades and a Master of None" truly applied here. Fourth: We ordered a lot of food, not only to try different dishes in order to know what's good for next time, but also because having a refrigerator full of Chinese leftovers has always seemed like a 'good thing' to me, especially in college. Also, I wanted to try what the people in McHenry believe is "Tasty" Chinese take-out. But I also wanted to try the more authentic seeming dishes that were clearly meant for an all-Chinese clientele to eat - just as a comparison. So we ordered Hot & Sour Soup, Won Ton Soup, Shrimp Egg Rolls, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Steamed Dumplings, Chicken Egg Foo Young with Gravy, Sweet & Sour Shrimp (all breading & old dry shrimp), Mongolian Beef, Fried Rice, General Tso's Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Pork in Garlic Sauce, Beef Chow Fun, Shrimp in Lobster Sauce, and Szechuan Green Beans. It sounds like a gluttonous feast, but New China has a lot of combo-plates, so we really only order two of those and then a couple of extra ala carte mains, a noodle, and a veg. But then the gluttonous feast arrived, and the problem with it was that almost every dish except for the appetizers and the sweet & sour was composed mostly of thin dark brown liquid, and it all had way too many overcooked onions & carrots, and too many undercooked broccoli flowers & green pepper slices. Every dish had an identical texture, and everything tasted the same: a little sweet, a little salty, with no chili-heat, no ginger, no vinegar, and hardly any garlic or scallions. And worst of all, it was mostly mushy. I craved some crunch, and some burny-burny spice. I craved more bright colors, and the satisfying chew of meat & shrimp. But the beef and pork and chicken were all mealy, and all pulp. This was maybe the first time in my life that I actually threw away all my Chinese leftovers that were less than three weeks old. Sorry New China. I really tried so hard to like you. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is as described: charming, friendly and great food-had the spicy cashew chicken lunch- and I will be back![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Enjoyed the Chicken and vegetables along with the egg tolls, but the fried rice did not look like any fried rice I've ever had before and the BBQ pork had pieces that appeared to be uncooked. Will not be returning. read more

Chinese is pretty poor in McHenry. It only has a few okay places. New China is one of these. Good place for to go because that's the only choice. The inside looks pretty nasty so you wouldn't even want to dine in. About the best option around here for Chinese. It's by no means authentic, but it will do. This was actually better than expected to be honest. Maybe because we had drank a lot before coming. We shared the Home Style Tofu. It's about $9 for an okay amount. This had a pretty mild taste. It was kind of overcooked. The amount was good for the okay price. Has to be the best place around here for Chinese. It's not at all authentic and is pretty basic, so have the correct expectations and it will seem like it's okay. This is Americanized kind of Asian, but it actually has some flavor and the prices are okay for these. read more

New China - Home Style Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Wow! Chinese take away is so hit and miss nowadays, especially so when you travel all the time. I am in the McHenry, IL area for business and decided to take a chance on New China and ordered for delivery. Before getting in to this review, let me say that New China hit one out of the park! The first thing that hit me was the menu. It is extensive and varied, plus the prices are very reasonable. I am a creature of habit and ordered the General Tso's Chicken dinner combo. The description for dinner combo's gave you several choices... pork fried rice or white rice or brown rice, and choice of an egg roll or soda. Ordering was simple and quick and I chose the fried rice and egg roll as my sides to go with my dinner. You also get to choose the heat level for the General Tso's! which is an option I have never seen before, and was pleased that I could choose my heat level. I choose the medium heat level as probably being the best choice. Hint: It was.... When my food arrived, I was surprised by the weight of the bag. It was much heavier than I expected. When I was back in my hotel room, I was surprised even more because New China is very generous with their portion sizes! I do have to say I was a bit concerned because the chicken looked a bit dark, which is usually an indication of over cooking or old fry oil. The fried rice was also very dark, which in my experience has meant a ton of soy sauce was used. The egg roll was a bit on the small size, but at least New China wasn't trying to pass of a spring roll as an egg roll. Drumroll please... New China has real hot mustard! I am so used to getting those little packets of hot mustard that I was genuinely surprised to see a little cup with homemade Chinese hot mustard in it. Any of the fears I had with the dark chicken and rice were unnecessary. This is some of the best Chinese take away I have had in a long, long time. The chicken is cooked perfectly. The batter isn't all soggy and the sauce mildly spicy (just the way I had ordered), and not overly sweet. The fried rice is just as good. Not too salty. It is jam packed with pork and vegetables, and slightly smoky in taste. I think Uncle Roger would say it has Wok Hey. The fried rice is very good. The egg roll was just the right size with the amount of the rest of the food. The hot mustard is amazing! It gives a nice big kick and makes you want to dive in for more. I am throughly impressed with New China. They haven't over priced the food, it is plentiful, and very tasty. If you live in the area, happen to be here for business, or are just passing through, I highly recommend New China read more

New China - General Tso's chicken (medium spicy) with rice and an egg roll. Take note of the real hot mustard!!! - Chinese Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

My all time favorite and go-to Chinese restaurant in town. Good prices for the size meal you get. Been going here for years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly staff, clean and all around delicious food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] went on christmas day and it was packed but very organized when you order ahead online. read more

10/10! Don't have a picture because I devoured the food, this was such a delicious place!! Beef Lo Mein was SO GOOD! What a good meal. Thank you!!! read more

10/10 recommend! Best Chinese food I've had. We got the sesame chicken, orange chicken, king pao chicken, and general tao's chicken all with pork fried rice. Flavor was incredible and perfectly cooked plus very fairly priced. I also loved the service after ordering online of giving you an ETA, map, contact info, and confirmation of what you ordered. This will be a new family favorite go to. read more

New China - Sesame chicken dinner, orange chicken dinner, and steamed dumplings (yumm) - Chinese Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

This is going to be the best option for pick up Chinese food in McHenry. It has no curb appeal and the inside doesn't feel inviting but that's not a problem. The food is good but it's not spectacular but it's not definitely not bad and has a decent price. One thing I always look to see is if employees eat the food they make and I've come at lunch many times and seen them eating. The service is always fast even when they are always busy at dinner time. I used to frequent here often but during the pandemic I did not and did not return for serveral years. One thing that stood out to me was after 4 years of not seeing one of the chefs I made conversation with just a few times he still remembered me and my order, I was amazed. read more

I normally order their General So and Vegetable Egg Roll which are very good. However, I 'd thought I'd try something different and ordered Mongolian Beef and...... Not bad but 75% of the dish is O N I O N S ! ! ! ! The beef, how little you get is good but other Mongolian Beefs I tried elsewhere included Mushrooms and sauce. I'm not upset but I am disappointed. Don't freak out on the pic I supplied on this dish named Mongolian Beef when it should be appropriately named "Mongolian Onions" ! These are ALL ONIONS PEOPLE ! read more

New China - SUPER DUPER ONION OVERKILL DISH ! - Chinese Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Heard a lot of good things about this place until I decided to try it out and to my luck I found this in my food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kitchen looks dirty so does the restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the female workers there are not welcoming at all and have a rude attitude!! 0/10 don't recommend unless you like quick and cheap food. read more

New China - Chinese Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

This is my new go to for Chinese!! Great food + service! Conveniently located for easy take out! read more

For a takeout Chinese place, this restaurant hits the spot. It is your typical Chinese joint with lots of choices. Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. Better quality than many we've tried. Chow Mei Fun was great, crab rangoons good, lo mein was good, and so was the sweet & sour chicken. read more

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phe·nom·e·nal /fnämnl/ Learn to pronounce adjective 1. very remarkable; extraordinary. Ordered 10 min before they closed, literally. & it was still SUPER HOT & fresh. Perfect Chinese read more

My wife is out of town for a few days. She doesn't care for Chinese food so when she's away I can have it for dinner. Two nights in a row. I know you're thinking left overs on the second night but, wrong! Last nights leftovers are in the fridge. So last night I ordered close to home which was in Richmond. They didn't offer homemade mustard and the wait for my food was about 30 minutes. Additionally no upgrades for brown rice. White rice only with meals! I was going t write a negative review but the food was satisfactory. At best. Now on my way home from work McHenry is in my path. I decided on a fresh order of Chinese food and ordered, for myself of course, expecting more leftovers; house special eggg foo young, vegetable lo me in, chicken wings and free egg rolls with a coupon I got on line when ordering on line. They have homemade hot mustard! And everything was spot on! My new go-to when I can have it for dinner! read more

Ordered tonight. Beef with vegetables dinner combo, with chicken fried rice instead of pork fried rice, and a vegetable egg roll, plus an extra vegetable egg roll on the side. Food was really yummy. Egg roll was good. I'll definitely order again! read more

New China - Beef with vegetable dinner combo. Chicken fried rice (instead of pork fried rice). Vegetable egg roll. - Chinese Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

The ball was not just dropped, it was shattered. Not just my husband and I, but for many other people/families on NOT ONLY Christmas Eve, but Christmas Day as well. I work in food service so don't get me wrong, I understand stressful situations, especially holiday season slams. A lot of people have a tradition of eating Chinese food during this time, mostly because it's usually the only thing open normal hours.. But most places prepare acceptingly, or at least have the decency to provide sincere customer service /or stop accepting orders once they realized they were too far under water. (How do you do that TWO DAYS in a row?) Many guests waited HOURS. To only never receive their order and barely get any explanation or sympathy. We had to slide a take out Menu in the window after 20 mins of attempting to get her attention to be polite and at least make sure they pull our ticket and don't end up wasting the food (after almost 2 hours of waiting) Her response when she peeked at us because she heard the window open, an eye roll. read more

Pretty good food. It's very hard to find good Chinese food in Lake County. It also kind of out of my way but worth the drive.

You can tell a good Chinese restaurant by the number of people buying there, and the hot and sour soup. In this case there is always a line for take out, which is 95% of their business. The hot and sour soup is outstanding, as is the Mongolian chicken. Most dishes are very good but some average. read more

My ma ordered a sh!t ton of Chinese food the other night to feed 5 hungry adults (+ she wanted leftovers). She and my family claimed it was "the best Chinese they've found in the area." The Crab Rangoon were good. The Shrimp Fried Rice was so disappointing - it's the brownest rice I've ever seen (= soaked with soy sauce). Totally bland and, unless you count a few minescule green onions, white onions, and the occasional bean sprout, totally void of veggies: literally 80% RICE and 20% shrimp. The hell?! They were apparently "out of" Pan-Fried Noodles, so we got Crispy Noodles. Translation: a clumped mass of crunchy-arse noodles. No flavor, nothing. I can't comment in the dishes my brother and SIL had. There was a veggie + chicken dish that is also completely saturated with sauce, leaving all of the veggies brown. I've never seen anything like it. There was some zucchini in there, so I'll give them that. I guess my "(canned) La Choy is Chinese and Taco Bell is Mexican" mother is none the wiser; she can enjoy the leftovers in ignorant bliss. Next time the fam wants Chinese, though, I'll be scouting for another place. read more

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We've been in search of a better Chinese Restaurant in the areas for a while now. I think we found it! The food is fresh and not over saucy. The Chicken Fried Rice was the best I've ever had. read more

Just finished my lunch from there and although I have been there a lot and it is always good, today was the best! I had not been there since the COVID hit and I know they had closed for a bit. I ordered the Mongolian beef lunch special, the honey chicken lunch special, an extra egg roll and a large beef fried rice. The food there has always been good and it's always been my go to Chinese place in Mchenry, but wow today it just seemed better! I would have taken pictures but I was hungry and on my lunch break so limited time. But the chicken was good, not all breading, the Mongolian beef tender and was spicy but not too hot . The egg roll was cooked perfect! For me I like my egg roll done and crunch not chewy and it was perfect! All this food for $22 fed 3 people and enough for another 2 or 3! I will be going back again soon! read more

The quality and consistency, even after several years of ordering is excellent. The steamed dumplings and hot/sour soup are cooked properly- not an easy feat. Egg roles are on the large size and never greasy. Other entrees are familiar, which includes a nice healthy weight section- a nice touch! Give them a try, you'll love them! read more

Will not order from here again, food is ok but when ordering for delivery orders is shorted or messed up -this is the second time it's happened and it's just blah,blah,blah when you call them. To many Chinese restaurants in the area to put up with this nonsense read more

Rude people with the inability to get an order out on time. I hate this place every time I've been here the same deal

Great food, short wait times, great customer service. Had problem getting correct order but manager Lee fixed everything and also gave me a bonus item for the mistake and apologized. read more

10/31/2018 Very nice consistant ******** Changed hands, now apparently Great China. Great Chinese carry out. Very reasonably priced and the food is great. Won ton soup. Terrific Pud Thai, excellent. Fried dumplings, done right. A delight When I try a new place these are the benchmarks. These guys are worth it. Try read more

This is a bit of a hidden gem. Almost everything I've tried has been five star especially some of the soups like the hot sour soup. The Mongolian chicken is the best of ever had even though it could be spicier but they are always willing to add heat on any dish. You can always tell how good a restaurant is by the number of people ordering and picking up. This Chinese restaurant is always busy. They will also customize dishes like I order vegetable noodle dishes and have them just include the vegetables I like. And they do exactly what I want. read more

This place is now called Great China and I believe there's new owners as the food is different from what it used to be. The pork with wide rice noodles was gross - no flavor and instead of the pork being in thin strips, it was large, thinly sliced, round, chewy pieces of pork that tasted terrible. Garlic chicken was pretty good. Crab rangoon was cold, so obviously not freshly made. Ordered online as usual and there are no more coupons/free eggrolls or crab rangoon with a certain total amount. read more

Always amazing. I'm friends with the owners and always have a fantastic experience. The General Tso's Chicken w/ white rice (spicy af) is so good. Must try. I don't live in McHenry anymore but whenever I'm in town I'm always here first. read more

Today was the first time that I visited this gem of a restaurant. There was a little inconvenience that they make you stand outside the restaurant to order your meal (unless you order online), but I suppose that is to be expected in Illinois these days. Yet, I believe this is one of the finest establishments for quality of their food that I have been to in a long time. The price is reasonable, the quality is superior, and the portions are generous. One lunch menu item will easily feed two. I highly recommend the New China Chinese Restaurant and I know that this will not be the last time I order from them. read more