The worst! Everything was wrong. Food, service.... Raw chicken, ordered soup- no soup. Bad! read more

This place hits!!!! Great food with many menu items having that certain something extra flare to make the taste superb. Their egg rolls are awesome ... as are the dumplings. Love their Mongolian Beef and Kung Pao anything. Whether dining it or ordering out, this is the place to get your Chinese food fix in. read more

Best egg rolls in country. Owner has lifetime of dedication to giving you best Chinese Cantanese food experience in Chicago. Needs to expand business to Scottsdale, Texas and Florida. read more

Royal Cantonese Restaurant - Savanna Banana - Chinese Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

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You can't beat this place for food, service and friendliness. The owners know their customers and are sure to remember special orders.

Always on a quest for good Chinese food! Today I think we found it! My favorite is Egg Foo Young- and theirs was delicious. Fresh hot and really good gravy. I ordered the chicken-can't wait to return and try another. We had crab Rangoon for an appetizer and it was really tasty! read more

Royal Cantonese Restaurant - Chicken Egg Foo Young - Chinese Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Hidden Gem! We have been enjoying the extraordinary food here for over 30 years! Same generational owners and best service! We are so grateful for the delicious and authentic and great Asian food. Wish we could give them 100 stars! read more

First time trying out this local restaurant. Menu looked pretty Americanized, so I thought if I called and talked in Chinese, maybe the chef would make it taste more Asian, but nope they don't speak Chinese, oops! That's ok. Beef chow mien-- they asked if I wanted to wide noodles, I said yes, but it came with crispy thin egg noodles, which is fine, still tasted good! Beef was pretty tender. Pretty salty overall, but it's fine cuz I ate with rice. Maybe I ordered wrong. Might try again next time. Mu Shu pork-- this was a bit too sweet, but with rice and the thin wheat wrap, it's OK. Might skip on this one next time. Egg rolls-- the crunch was pretty good. Inside was pretty filling, kinda like bean paste, not sure. But it's not bad! Royal Cantonese steak-- the meat was kind of tough, flavor was a bit too sweet, and maybe kind of like a darker flavor of ketchup? but the mixed veggies weren't bad, I liked the baby corn and water chestnuts. Savory pepper fish fillet-- I liked that the fish fillets sits on a bed of bok choy leafs? Or some dark green leafy veggies. After baking, they were crispy. Jalapeño got some kick to it. The fillets were pretty tiny but not bad! This is probably my favorite out of all five we ordered. Regarding service, the staff/owner was very friendly. They were all masked, and had a system where they separate used pens and sanitized pens. They said the fortune cookie and almond cookie were in the bag, but we only got fortune cookies and no almond cookies... Overall, I think I was pleasantly surprised that the foods were not as Americanized as I imagined, but still definitely quite Americanized compared to other Chinese restaurants. Portion sizes were definitely on the small side, smaller than majority of Asian restaurants in the area, and the price was way higher too. I ordered "small" for all dishes, yet the total came out to be $74. That's fine because we had wanted to try this place for some time and we wanted to support Asian owned establishment. read more

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We love this chinese restaurant . Doreen and her family have been a go to for Chinese food for many years. They know their customers and go out of the way to please and take care of them. The food is always good and fresh. I particularly enjoy the hot and sour soup and the egg rolls. Egg foo young is always very good. Highly recommend ! read more

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. The prices are outrageously high for the quality of food you receive. We spent $60 on just three dishes: orange chicken, vegetable lo mein, and Mongolian beef. The lo mein noodles had almost no flavor, and the Mongolian beef was extremely lacking--only four small very chewy pieces of meat! For the price, I expected much better. I won't be coming back. read more

Royal Cantonese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Wow, we've been looking for good Chinese takeout since moving to LZ and I'm so glad I found this place online. Well worth the drive. Big portions with generous amounts of meat. The sauce in the dishes was very flavorful, and the egg rolls were amazing. Likely the best egg rolls I've ever had. Definitely returning for more and excited to share with others. read more

Food was authentic and delicious. Hard to get a good Cantonese Chinese restaurant these days.

Always, absolutely delicious. Owned by a neat couple, the wife is the face or the restaurant and the husband is the reason for the delicious food. Meagan helping out where ever needed makes you feel welcome and makes a great drink. Recommendation 5 star 10 stars if I could !! read more

I thought I had written a review for this place before but I guess not. I have been here a handful of times. It's my favorite and go-to place for Chinese in the areas of Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Lincolnshire etc. I have had consistent good food and nice service here. The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere, the menu options have a good variety, the prices are reasonable and the quality of food is good. It's a family owned place and they treat you like family friends. I have enjoyed their Egg rolls, Spring rolls, Pot stickers, Crab Rangoon, Egg Drop soup, Wonton Dumpling soup, Cashew chicken, Empress chicken, Kung Pao chicken, Singapore noodles, Royal Cantonese noodles, etc. The food is made spicy according to your taste. Unlike some other Chinese restaurants in the burbs, the food here isn't bland. You should check them out if you haven't yet. It's a good restaurant. I recommend it. read more

Royal Cantonese Restaurant - War Mein noodles, empress chicken, egg rolls, and wonton dumpling soup. - Chinese Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

I had high hopes for this place given that it has a nicer look and feel to the dining room than other Chinese restaurants in the area. The plates, table settings, chairs, and decorations all appear to be nicer than normal. The menu also has a good selection of choices and they offer full-service dining. In addition, they also have more parking available than other local favorites. Unfortunately, the food is where the experience really fell short for me. Even for Americanized Chinese food, the flavor is bland and care for textures is almost non-existent. But at least the portion sizes are decently large. Here are my thoughts on the different items I tried: Hot and sour soup: Other than having a strong pepper flavor, there's not much to say about this soup. It was too thin in consistency and flat in flavor for me. The green onions and tofu did nothing to really add flavor to the soup. Egg drop soup: Very thin consistency and the egg in the soup was barely noticeable. This tasted like a very bland wonton soup with a small touch of beaten egg. Orange chicken: The chicken was overcooked and the batter wasn't really even crispy. Despite a golden color to the chicken, the flavor of the sauce was hardly noticeable -- not particularly sweet or spicy. Although there was a slice of fresh orange on top of the dish, the orange flavor did not really add any level of brightness from citrus peel or juice that I would have expected. I also wasn't a fan of the flavor of broccoli after it was sauteed in the orange sauce. Mu shu pork: The pancakes were not elastic at all, easily falling apart before I could wrap the filling inside of them. The filling itself was pretty decent -- with a nice mix of lean pork, celery, carrots, cabbage, and wood ear sauteed in a light plum sauce. But it also wasn't particularly tasty and didn't really get much "wok hay" infused into the food. Overall, it's a bit more pricey than standard take-out Chinese and other full-service Chinese restaurants in the northwest suburbs -- however the food doesn't reflect the price. Even without considering the price, I wasn't impressed with the food as it didn't really show care in execution nor a demonstration of infusing good Chinese flavors and techniques. The service was also friendly, but wasn't very fast. read more

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Egg rolls are the best around. BBQ pork is quite tasty. Portions are plentiful and fairly priced. Moo Shu is terrific.

Third time dining here. Previous 2 visits were all good. On the menu, they have a separate section identifying beef dishes that are supposedly made with filet. The section is titled, "Filet" with prices for each dish approximately $10 more than the same dishes offered in the "beef" section. I have had issues with other restaurants trying to pass off sirloin cuts as filet hoping that I would not notice, so I asked the server if the dishes in this section were indeed made with filet and not some other cut of meat. I was assured that this was the case, so I ordered Kung Pau Beef with peanuts to split with my wife. Came out on time, hot, looked good, but as soon as I bit into a piece of meat, I knew it definitely was not filet. The second piece I tried to eat was so tough I had to remove it from my mouth. You can't argue or complain in these types of restaurants, so I just paid and left. The thing that infuriates me about most about this is that they raise the prices for the dishes supposedly made with filet but then serve the same cut of meat that they use in dishes that are $10 less. Kind of a scam. read more

A MUST try neighborhood restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious and I could taste the love and flavor! We ordered orange beef- perfectly crispy and sweet and we special ordered scallion oil chicken dish (with veggies) - it was perfectly savory and bright! Doreen and John, the owners make you feel like family as soon as you walk into the restaurant. I have nothing but great things to say about Royal Cantonese. Great food, kind and caring owners! read more

Royal Cantonese Restaurant - Scallion oil chicken - Chinese Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

I have loved Royal Cantonese for years. Their egg rolls and barbecued ribs are the best around, in my opinion. Now I am writing this review to commend them not just on their great food... but their amazing customer service. Some fairly simple actions can differentiate a business, yet are rarely done. I usually order online for delivery, but this time I went to pick up my order in person. While Megan went in back to get my order, Doreen (maybe the owner?) was doing some administratie work at the counter. She looked up while I was waiting and offered me a glass of ice water while I waited. Nobody else does this!! She then gave me a sincere wish for a good 2025 to me and my family. Megan returned with my order and Doreen saw the name on it and actually recognized my name and what I typically order!! We chatted a bit after that, and she made me feel very valued as a customer. Something went wrong with the debit card terminal and it had possibly charged me twice. Doreen called me that evening as she said she would, to tell me she voided the duplicate and I should see the refund within days. She even followed up by sending me a copy of the refund receipt. Why would I ever want to order from another Chinese restaurant with service like this? Well, I wouldn't! read more

Always have a delicious meal here, friendly owners and staff, great drinks, relaxed and cozy atmosphere

This restaurant has been around for 40 years, that's quite something. The owner man's the complex take out desk of iPads and phones that each specialize in food delivery apps. Very kind staff a good neighborhood establishment. But there was also a steady stream of regulars. Each person was greeted with a welcomed smile and by name. I was impressed. This evening we were enticed by their happy hour menu which was $5, ending at 6pm. We eat early anyway and had a craving for this kind of food, and we had a mailer in the mail. Chicken wings (4 per order) were done nicely, sauce came on the side. Crab rangoons (6per order) didn't really have any crab, but had the typical flavor of crab rangoon. The salt and pepper fish was good, order a side of rice and you'll be happy. They had a deep fried Chinese green leaves (probably gah-lan) which was quite delightful. Garlicky, peppery well seasoned dish. Good wok power here! Salt and pepper squid was a good dish as well, similar tastes to the fish, but different texture because of the squid. Cantonese fried shrimp came with a house made sweet and sour sauce. The breading was almost like a beer batter in texture, a bit overdone though. We also ordered a Chinese rice flat noodle with chicken and veggies which was enormous. This went really nice with he house made chili pepper oil that they set on our table with the dish. Very yum. Next time I'll skip on the happy hour and just order the usual mains like noodles, that's what I really love, but the happy hour menu just There were three colorful fish tanks to keep my girls occupied as we waited for our meal. Service this evening was a bit slow, but I think all the tables showed up at the same time. And they did have bunch of online and phoned orders (45min wait on those this night). Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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We found this restaurant while on a recent trip to Six Flags and were positively delighted by the menu selection and the outstanding customer service. Both our waiter and the owner were very welcoming and the atmosphere was fun and unique. Definitely recommend giving this place a visit if you happen to be in Mundelein looking for some Cantonese food! You won't be disappointed. read more

I eat a lot of Chinese food. The food was very fresh tasting - just as fresh as if I made it myself at home. I ordered the beef Kow and the steak was very tender and had absolutley no fat strands in the beef like I have experienced in many other places. You can tell they use top grade flank steak in this dish. The vegetables WERE NOT over cooked and soggy allowing you to taste the individual flavors of each vegetable. The sauce was not over powering or overly salty which also allowed the integrity of flavor of the flank steak and vegetbles to shine. The beef fried rice was also cooked to perfection. This is my new "Go-To-Place" for Cantonese Cusine! read more

Hands down one of the best egg rolls I have ever had. The mushu chicken was also great. And best of all the owners/staff were so pleasant and genuinely nice people. Will definitely be returning and wanted to personally thank the entire staff for making our experience there so lovely. read more

This is a place that has great staff and a fair atmosphere, it was OK but I would have liked my egg rolls which were some of the best I've had to be brought out as cooked and hotter. They were luke warm. To gain some stars I suggest they need a review of their recipes which were fair but could be better. The sauces are all mass produced read more

Great friendly service and solid Chinese food. The egg rolls came out piping hot and had a super crispy skin. Beef chow fun was some of the best that I had outside of China town. Noodles had a nice char on them and the beef was tender. Pork almondine was also a solid dish. The interior is a little dated with decorations but everything is clean and kept. Dining in we got a free soup with entree. The menu is extensive. They also have big bowls of egg noodle soup. Perfect for days that are cold. Great place for Chinese food in the burbs! read more

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We have been searching for decent "Chinese" food since moving to mchenry 8 months ago and NOTHING in the area was even close to being good. This was the first time I've had it since moving and I can FINALLY say we found the place. The egg rolls were so good, which is usually my biggest test on a place! The beef egg food young was also great, no big chunks of onions either. It was a good portion of ingredients, and the flavor was spot on. My husband had the chicken fried rice and orange chicken and he said it was really good - he usually says "it was fine" whenever we get Chinese, so this is a big compliment coming from him. The service getting the food was quick and still warm when we got it. I do remember coming here years ago, and remember it being really a great atmosphere and really good. So luckily with Uber Eats, we were able to have it delivered. I am thrilled to say I FINALLY found my go to spot!!!! read more

The best in town! The Emerald shrimp is heaven! Delicious food, clean and very comfortable place. Excellent service ran by wonderful women. Thanks, Dorine and Megan read more

Best Chinese food around fresh ownership is always very friendly would not go anywhere else best egg rolls

I can't honestly think of a time when I stopped eating to come write a review. I blame it on needing a breather, but really, it's cause the food is that good. And yep, I'm coming back to give Royal Cantonese ANOTHER 5-star review. My wife is out of town, and I was in the mood for some quick take out. I was also thinking a cocktail might be nice to relax after a long day. Since COVID hit, many of my favorite restaurant bars are also doing cocktails to-go as well, so I called up Royal Cantonese who's got some of the best tiki drinks around. And it turns out, they've got their incredible cocktails to-go! I got some fried rice, the BEST around, and of course their FAMOUS egg rolls. All in all it was a perfect meal. But I have to say, the only thing better than a perfect meal is perfect service. The owners of Royal Cantonese, Doreen and John, are the absolute best, and the real reason my wife and I come back time after time. read more

Went to this restaurant years ago and did not like it but decided to try again due to a few good reviews. The place seems to be stuck in the past. Still the same cluttered, dank entryway and reception area. Only two tables were occupied in a large space. But the noise from the bar made it diffucult to carry on a conversation. They have doors to close off the bar but left them open. Prices seem very high compared to other area Chinese restaurants. Food was average at best. The egg rolls were large and stuffed with cabbage and not much else. Easy to understand lack of customers. The service was very good and the owner/mgr. friendly. With some effort, this restaurant could be good, but, in my opinion, it is not. read more

HORRIBLE!!! This was our first (and last) visit. Let me put this into context: I have dined at restaurants in over 28 countries and 36 states...everything from "hole-in-the-walls" to 5 star fine dining...and I have to say - this was one of the worst meals I have ever had...bar none. I've had MRE's in the Army that tasted better! The Egg Roll was over-fried, greasy, and filled with a tasteless, mushy, unrecognizable filling. The Crab Rangoon was all cream cheese - no crab. Also over-fried and greasy. The Egg Drop Soup tasted like dishwater. The fried rice was BURNT and dry...completely tasteless. The worst item was the Orange Beef. The beef was partially COLD, gelatinous, and tasteless...not even remotely crispy. The broccoli was over cooked. Even the tea was bad... We politely told the server how bad the meal was. To be fair, she said they had 2 new cooks that night. If I were the owner, I would fire them immediately, without hesitation! To top it off, the owner had the audacity to give us a take-out menu and ask us to come back...are you kidding me??? By the way - they comped the entree, but still charged us for everything else. Oh - and the decor is stuck in the 1970's, complete with mica countertops and fake flowers. They said they've been in business for 40 years...yep - and they've obviously never redecorated. If I could give them a negative star, I would...I had to chew gum to help get the greasy film out of my mouth. read more

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Hands down the best spot. All the locals know about it. People drive 40 min just to go here. Service is great- family friendly vibe with a cool bar & video gaming in the back area. The Mai tais are strong (and delicious). My favorites are hunan fried rice, egg drop soup, and pork & shrimp egg rolls. read more

Service great! Food really good but little bit too oily. We had kung pao tofu, Hunan beef, spring rolls and Cantonese vegetable soup. Everything tasted great and we will definitely come back! read more

This was honestly disappointing and disgusting. We ordered $50 in food and almost everything was inedible. Fried wontons and fried crab Rangoon were completely burnt with hardly any filling regardless. My $10 worth of Generals chicken was the blandest thing I've ever tried to eat, and you can get twice as much for the price from other restaurants. My fiancé's beef chow mein had burnt noodles and was also bland. He ate the beef pieces but that's it. This was after they were late with our food. How is it late but also burnt? Never again! read more

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This place was great looking for dinner since we're visiting from out of town. Close to our hotel at double tree. Waiter was so nice! And maybe owner? Lady was joyful. They got slots which is unexpected but super cool. The look overall is cute, older bright vibe. Loved every minute. the serving sizes were great! read more

Food was outstanding and will be going back. Service was good to. My wife and I both ordered a dish portion size are very large.

Delivery, for the Chicago White Sox were playing the KC Royals on TV. There's nothing more American than baseball and Hot Dogs...oh, wait Chinese Food, because what Mamas wants, Mamas gets. Good General's Chicken, Szechuan Beef, and Moo Shu pork. Order extra pancakes for your Moo Shu items...two wasn't adequate for even the small order. The fortune cookies are pretty stale, but who actually eats those-----by the way, per my fortune, I "have a very magnetic personality!" The cooks and Grub Hub delivery driver must've had their Red Bull on as it arrived all hot and fresh, discounting the soft, chewy, stale fortune cookies. The egg rolls were good, albeit a bit greasy...hot, but greasy. I think the restaurant warrants an in-house visit! Delivery is a bit above standard with Grub Hub getting 5 stars. Good food with super quick delivery! Give it a whirl. read more

I came back today for the happy hour. This was giving the place a second chance. The first one offered Poor service, a long wait and being possibly the priciest place in the area. We were told their website is wrong and they haven't offered happy hour in 4 months. Needless to say we paid $44 for three drinks and an appetizer. The owner did nothing to remedy this other than say it shouldn't be on their website anymore. We were the second set of people sitting there telling her this. We won't be going back. read more

Had a great to go order. Hot and sour soup. Fried rice. King pau chicken. A few more dishes. Family loved it. The manager and staff are super friendly and helpful. Appreciate them very much read more

Two starts for friendly service. The waiters was very kind and attentive. I ordered a chicken ramen, it had absolutely no flavor. I tried to add soy sauce, lime, and hot sauce, still couldn't enjoy. Wont be able to recommend. read more

Royal Cantonese Restaurant - Chicken Ramen. Did not have any flavor. Don't recommend. The service was friendly, however the food was a failure. - Chinese Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois