Good food but very bad for anyone with a peanut allergy. Almost all dishes either contained peanut…read moresauce/oil or had cross contamination with peanuts. They did not advertise anywhere (not even the menu) what had peanuts or cross contamination and what did not.

I've been regular at MingHin in Suburban Naperville for a few years now, and it has never…read moredisappointed. I had the pleasure of doing lunch with Dan, the keyboards for Blues Legend Buddy Guy, and I was overjoyed to learn he loved DimSum. I jumped at the chance to try the Chinatown location. We had a bunch of varied stuff from the DimSum Menu, and it was all top top notch. Cant remember exactly what we had, it's a picture menu, and as the waiter didnt seem to speak much English, it was point and shoot. All of it was distinctively yum. Like just about every place you can go in Chinatown, the premises appear slightly run-down, in that "we've been here for a hundred years, and you're coming here to eat, not ogle the architecture" way. Turned out not to be cheap-bill for 2 = $80 + change without any booze. But the quality of the food was over the top. Don't mind paying the freight, when the feed is worth it.

Solid dinner here in Chicago Chinatown. We're visiting from out of town this weekend, and visited…read moreupon a recommendation from a friend. Our large group was accommodated easily, and we were served relatively quickly after an initial delay while we were waiting for someone to come by. Food came soon after that. We ordered a wide range of things: honey shrimp, beef tripe, pork intestine, Hong Kong style fried noodles. Everything here is solid and delicious. Portions are reasonable too. Ambience is nice, clean, and modern. Only issue while we were here is that some in our group tried to order their baked chicken over spaghetti and they were out of spaghetti. Interesting basic ingredient to be short on here, but rice was not a bad substitute. Would definitely come back here if ever back in Chicago!

Chi Cafe has been a Chinatown staple for as long as I can remember. Back before covid, it was the…read morego-to spot before a night out or after the clubs because they stayed open 24 hours on weekends. You can always count on Chi Cafe for a satisfying meal when hungover. Things have definitely changed over the years. After COVID, the hours became more limited, and the neighborhood has faced challenges that have unfortunately affected the area's late-night scene. It's sad but Chi Cafe still delivers when you're craving quick, comforting food. Whether it's a bowl of noodles, , baked rice dishes, Hong Kong-style cafe classics, or a late-night snack, the menu has plenty of options that satisfy those comfort food cravings. It's the kind of place where you know exactly what you're getting, and sometimes that's exactly what you want. The biggest downside is that prices have increased noticeably over the years while portions seem to have gone in the opposite direction. What used to feel like an incredible value now feels like a clear case of shrinkflation. The portions are smaller, and the bill is definitely higher than it used to be, which can be a little disappointing for longtime customers who remember the old days. Even with those changes, I still find myself coming back here just not as often. There's a nostalgia factor that's hard to replace, and the food continues to hit the spot when I'm looking for something warm, filling, and familiar. For me, Chi Cafe remains one of those places that may not be quite what it used to be, but it's still worth visiting when you're in the neighborhood and looking for a dependable meal.

Very good authentic Chinese food. Delicious clams and chicken. Very impressed by the quality…read more It's served fast. Rice bowls are small. Great staff and very authentic food.

The restaurant feels much more modern and clean than a lot of spots in Chinatown. 8/10. Service was…read moregreat too. Our server gave us recommendations for sauces to pair with the bitter melon, and unlimited rice plus complimentary tea was a nice touch. 9/10. The Baby Clams (7.5/10) had a delicious black bean sauce with flavorful pork bits. I just wish the clams were a little fresher. The Bitter Melon (8/10) was softer than I prefer, but the black bean sauce was so good that it made up for it. The Tenderloin in Black Pepper Sauce (7/10) had tender, chewy beef that wasn't fatty, with a savory black pepper flavor that wasn't overly salty. The rice was perfectly firm and paired well with every dish.

Tl;dr this place is very solid and my go-to dim sum place. I'm sure the seafood and everything else…read moreon their huge menu is also good. Be prepared to wait a little bit for a table, or share a big one with another party at peak times. Prices are reasonable and portions are pretty generous. ===== Kind of lost count of how many times I've been. Love getting the dim sum and noodle dishes here. Some favorites: beef cheong fun with egg, siu mai, Singapore noodle, xo rice noodle rolls, spare ribs, pork and century egg congee. All the food has been very solid. Inside is always bustling and can be a bit crowded. Service is pretty friendly as far as Chinatown goes, and very efficient. There's a guy who works there who I think is the manager or something, because he puts in 200x effort and is always hustling. When he's not around it feels like something is missing. Prices are very reasonable and we like ordering a lot here so that we have tasty leftovers for later. This place has quite a few big tables and is good for large groups. My only nits are that very occasionally a dish or teacup will have a dirty spot, and that the bubble tea here is kind of meh. I don't remember exactly which one I ordered, but it was a little watery and lacking in flavor. It's also probably tough since they're boxed in by boba places now. Pro tip: When you first get your table, they'll ask you what kind of tea you want. If you ignore them or don't know how to answer, the default is green tea. Another one is to come at off-peak times. Not only will you get a table faster, but I think they tweak their portion sizes depending on how crowded it is. Definitely will be back! And I recommend you visit too

We like this restaurant. It is about 4.25 stars. The restaurant decorated nicely and clean. There…read moreare a lot people come to enjoy typical Hong Kong style cuisine. We got the sea cucumber beef tendon casserole. This is a good dish and my wife has not have sea cucumber sometimes. The sauce is great to go with rice. We also got seafood chow mein. This is a pan fried noodles with different seafood. Overall we enjoy it. Their menu has good selection.

Why has it been months? I must be nuts to wait so long EVER again. Finally indulged again on some…read moreof my favorites: especially their magnificent popular French beef tenderloin, fried noodles beef, incredible fish filet/vegs, new favorite egg tofu and on choy (old family tradition). Wonderful chef/owner said order only minutes away so offered to personally hand my hot fresh order to me as I waited in my car. Would be nice to eat in but minimal tables sways one to take out. Hope they can expand eventually.

This place serves solid Cantonese Chinese food. I'd definitely recommend trying the seafood dishes,…read moreFrench Style Beef, and the Egg Tofu. I especially enjoyed the Razor Clams and Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp. The restaurant is small and can get pretty busy, so this is more of a place to come, eat, and go rather than linger and chat. There aren't a lot of tables, so you may feel a little rushed if you're looking to hang out for a while. The menu can be a little overwhelming if it's your first time, so it helps to have an idea of what you want to order. The good news is that ordering is easy and convenient on the iPad. I'd recommend coming with a smaller group. If you have a party of 8 or more, I'd definitely make a reservation ahead of time.

we came for the dim sum but were disappointed to learn they stop selling dim sum at 7:30pm. we got…read moretheir dishes instead and they were authentic and decent. the whole restaurant is spacious and has lots of locals (maybe even regulars -- I saw the servers laughing and chatting with a few tables). the portions were huge for the prices ($16-$18) and covered 2 meals. the only weird thing was the sweet sour pork batter not sticking to the pork + seemingly too much breading, but the flavors were there.

This place has been so consistent whenever me and my family come here! I haven't been here for a…read morewhile but this is my parents favorite Chinese restaurant. Everything has been really good from dim sum to the duck. My dad loves their roasted duck here. Seasoned and cooked well. Noodles were good and so were the tofu and veggies! Dim sum is never a disappointment here either! We love the dumplings here. One of my favorites is the sweet potato balls! Yum! Service is pretty quick! Staff are on top of it here! We always try to reserve on the weekends because it can get packed! Ambiance is casual and clean!

Snuck in for lunch and had 2 different variations of the won ton noodles:beef brisket and beef…read moretenderloin, snow tea tops, egg tofu with mushrooms, bbq pork fried rice and chicken chow mein. All were tasty and seasoned just right. Food came quickly. Staff was friendly They advised us on the best dishes. They even chatted with us about our schedule. A great place for a casual meal

Food is reasonably priced, came out fast, and the portion size was huge. Orange chicken entrée was…read moredelicious and could feed two people (unless you're starving). We were seated quickly, staff was very nice Giving four stars however because I got the beef brisket with curry, and while the food was good, there seemed to not be too much meat and the beef brisket and rather cartilage etc. There is no parking at the restaurant, I do not recommend parking on the street because you could get towed and need a permit but there is a parking lot for three dollars within the vicinity

Ken Kee, even though it changed hands prior to the remodel, has been a long-time family favorite…read morefor late dinners and afternoon snacks and take-out...and I do like Chinatown Square because you don't have to worry about cars once inside... Lately, we've really gotten into their Afternoon Tea which includes two types of French toast and we always get both...and I like both equally - especially the one filled with cream and topped with Ovaltine...but the Honey one is really good too...as you can see - I'm really torn between the two!! But the Pineapple bun option seems to be always sold-out?? You can have this with either a milk tea or lemon tea and personally, I would select the milk tea because it's sweeter and creamier. So many fond memories here at Ken Kee, of being with family and loved ones...the decor also makes me long to go back to HK, one day!!

Feels like authentic Chinese Food…read more Fun, bright, fun atmosphere and extremely speedy service. A go to lunch spot in China Town. Their flavored iced tea is yummy, the egg drop soup surprised me with having vegetables in it, the egg rolls were extremely hot (temp) and tasty. The meat doesn't seem like the highest quality, but it's still a spot I'd recommend.

This is the place to eat in Chicago in my opinion, and has made every other restaurant look bad…read more it's the absolute best meal in the city, at a great price, with a super awesome staff. I bring everyone i know here at some point. Only negative thing to say is that i no longer feel anything about anywhere else that I eat. Im okay with that though, because in my opinion this is how you run a restaurant. They are always full, but it is always worth the wait!

Sunday Funday with a fantastic first visit to a Chinatown gem!…read more I felt like Chinese food today, and rather than eating at my neighborhood regular, I wanted to go straight to Chinatown for the most delicious, authentic experience. Thanks to my deep dive and discovery on Yelp, MCCB turned out to be the perfect spot to achieve this. The restaurant has held its Michelin status for five years now, and for my first time visiting, the flavors here were incredible. Please note: the restaurant signage is not easily visible from the street since the storefront faces inward toward the mall plaza, and while looking for it, I ended up asking a local man and his wife for directions. He was so kind and welcoming that he unexpectedly left his wife on the sidewalk, my husband in the car, and walked me right across the street and into the mall to point it out from the inside! WAIT TIME: there is a 1 to 1.25 hour wait period to be seated for a table, and a $10 fee via credit card is required to secure your spot, which is then fully transferable to your bill upon checkout. The wait is a great time to walk, explore the shops, restaurants, all Chinatown has to offer, and get your steps and miles in! SERVICE: our first server, Allen, was a bit on the stiff, curt side, but overall nice. However, we had to move from a two-top table to a four-top to accommodate all the dishes we were trying. In that changeover, we were blessed to get one of the BEST servers there, Ashley, who made the experience wonderful. FOOD: we ordered an absolute feast, starting with three starters. The Cheng Du Style Dumplings were fantastic. The Crispy Crab Rangoons were actually not mini at all and had a great crunch. The Szechuan Style Cucumber was a bit underwhelming and a slight bit on the soft side for my tastes, as I prefer my veggies crunchy even when cooked. We ordered everything with the mild heat option so there was no overwhelming spice, just great flavor. For the main dishes, we started with the Cauliflower Flank Steak and added broccoli to it, which was a fantastic addition. It is cooked in an oyster sauce and has none of the standard sweeter seasonings of the other dishes. I chose this to balance a sweet and salty rationing across my dishes, finding that MCCB is a great place to get that perfect balance. The Chicken in Spicy Garlic Sauce was perfect with the mild heat option as well, and the Honey Black Pepper Flank Steak was also incredibly savory, tender, and good. We paired everything with garlic string beans, white rice, and a great jumbo shrimp fried rice. I preferred water, while my husband had a few Diet Cokes. The food comes out hot, fresh, and bursting with flavor. PARKING: parking is convenient--there is street parking or you can use the two north and south lots within walking distance. The north lot is on Archer and Wentworth, and the south lot is on Cermak and Wentworth. Validated parking is permitted for a maximum of 3 hours, and you will only pay $3 with the validation. Just make sure to stay within that time limit and get it validated, because if you go over the 3 hours or forget the validation, you will have to pay the full price for the lot. PRICE: the pricing here is very reasonable for a Michelin-recognized restaurant. Our dinner came out to just under $146 total, which offers phenomenal value given the large portions and top-tier quality. If you are seeking high-quality, delicious Sichuan food in Chinatown that completely lives up to its multi-year Michelin status, and can be customized perfectly to your spice comfort, this is a great place to go. Highly recommend and will return with family!

I'm visiting Chicago from California, and I was a little skeptical about trying this restaurant at…read morefirst, but I'm so glad I did! The food was absolutely delicious, and the flavors were amazing. Everything tasted fresh and was full of flavor. The staff was also friendly, and the whole experience was great. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Chicago. Highly recommend!

Affordable Spot with a Huge Selection of Food…read more I stopped by Yep Kitchen in the evening for a quick dinner. The service was fast, and the prices were very reasonable. The food was decent, and they have a huge selection of dishes to choose from. My rice meal came with a complimentary soy milk drink, which was a nice surprise. Overall, it was a good value for the price, and I'd love to come back and try some of their other menu items next time.