You know, I pratically ditched the idea of Chinese takeouts for almost a year. In college and grad school, I did Chinese takeouts to escape the dreaded repetitious cafeteria food. Now that I am a young working professional, I try to have a higher standard on the food I put into my body. After trying numerous Chinese places in the northwest suburbs, and sadly they all lived up to the bad rep of "Chinese takeout joints", I practically gave up. After work I was driving on my way to Buffalo Grove, in the middle of traffic I saw Wah Feng. I looked this place up on Yelp to find the menu actually is quite extensive and the options on there were CHEAP. This past Friday I drove out of my way to give this place a try. The food was prepared by a whole family, an old lady who looked like she was at least in her mid 70's prepared part of my order. The wife took my order and bagged my food, the husband prepared the other part of my meal. On a Friday night there were 5 workers in this takeout joint, that is pretty well staffed! I ordered the small vegetable lo mein, asked if they could add tofu and they did, at no charge! The lo mein was also thinner and curlier than traditional American thick lo mein, not bad. Though at the time I was craving the thick version of lo mein, but for a small veggie low mein at $5, the portion was definitely NOT SMALL! The shrimp chow fun I got was AWESOME. let me break it to you like this, for chow fun it is ALL about the noodle. I have tried soo soo many places and every place the thick rice noodle either stuck together like a clunk or tasted chalky or were all broken up. Not this place, they balanced just the right amount of oil and used fresh rice noodle. Not drenched with sauce, just the right amount of moisture. Not to mention shrimp is the same price as chicken or beef. It took about 10 min for my order to be ready. 4 tables inside this place for you to eat at, but I wouldn't recommend it, not a very nice ambiance, strictly a take out place. The only downer is in the middle of my wait the family started speaking really loudly, it seemed like they were arguing, but obviously they were not because they were all laughing, it's a cultural thing I am sure, won't count them against it but maybe it's better to keep it down in the restaurant. Also the wife kept pressuring me to order more food lol, not so much pressure but everytime I asked her a question she said " you want that too??", or "you want the large?". A solid place, I will be back. Not very greasy either which is honestly HARD TO COME BY! read more

I'm a fan of Wah Feng's for a few reasons. One, they make a decent shrimp egg foo young. I don't know why, but sometimes I just need to get a fix. Two, the kitchen is open so you get to see three generations of the family putting together your meal. Three, it's $6.05 out-the-door for lunch specials (including a can of pop) and that is an undeniable deal. No fancy food here, it tastes homemade, albeit Americanized. It gets hot in the summers with the stoves going so keep it a takeout experience. The Friday after Thanksgiving it was plenty cold outside so me and my buddy sat in. My one big complaint is the egg roll but someone in the office always eats it. read more

Wah Feng - Chinese Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

Ordered delivery last night. Crab Rangoon was okay. We ordered the sweet and sour chicken and Mongolian Beef. The meat quality was so low that we both threw our meals and the menu out. Will not be ordering from here again. read more

My coworker and I picked up lunch from here a couple months ago. What you'll need to know: 1. Lunch specials are HUGE (and really inexpensive). They probably give you around a pound or two of rice. You'll easily have leftovers. 2. Not only are the lunch specials huge, they're also really good (I had the sesame chicken). 3. Awesome crab rangoon. 4. The rice is definitely on the spicy side. If you ask them to make it even a little spicy, have a water bottle nearby. Overall: If you're looking for some good food for a good price, it's worth a try! read more

Use to do take out here at least once a week but for some reason some food i ordered in the past has changed, the style and taste but will try again someday... read more

I've only tried the beef chow fun lunch special and it's pretty good. You get a good portion with a canned pop for under $7. All three times, the food was consistent. To me, that's important. The staff was nice and accommodated me, when I was trying to go meatless for a week. I will definite continue coming here and will have to try something else on the menu. read more

Delivery came perfectly on time. Food was packed well, there was a tiny bit of sauce that leaked from one container but it didn't really cause any problems and it was all packed in a big sturdy paper bag anyway. Lots of sauces and Food was hot and well seasoned. The meat dishes had very generous proportions of meat and my family told me they are delicious. My vegetarian mapo tofu was deliciously seasoned, just the right amount of spicy, not too greasy. I was pleased this restaurant lets you order a container full of steamed veggies, and those were absolutely perfect. We will be ordering from these guys again. read more

My go to for my Chinese food craving. Their lunch special is quite filling. Love their Kung Pao chicken and Veggie delite.

We have been going here for a very long time. The soup is just what the Dr. ordered when someone in my house is sick. It is a family owned business and they are the nicest and most hard working people you will meet. When my daughter comes to visit this is always her first choice for dinner As previously mentioned the chicken chow fun is great. read more

Food is fine. I recommend it. Ordering for delivery over the internet is another story. Hopefully they will get their software figured out.

Looking for a cheap meal? well, Wah Feng is it! about $7 for a lunch item and it comes with an eggroll and can of pop. I usually order the Mongolian beef and it's generally a huge portion for just $7 and it comes with fried rice. I've also tried some of the noodles here, but it's definitely not a favorite of mine. Beef Chow Fun was just pretty bland, but it was a huge portion, but for $7, it's a deal that's hard to beat. read more

Very good takeout Chinese--ordered half a dozen entrees and sides for our family and out of town in-laws and all were good. We were feeding a group ranging in age from 11-60 and everyone enjoyed the quality of what they had. Good potstickers, beef and chicken dishes, and noodles. Fast, clean, fresh, and reasonably priced. We have been on the lookout for a new regular Chinese takeout spot and this is it! read more

I've been here a few times since it's really convenient for me in terms of location. Honestly, it's not half bad but not the best chinese food I've ever had in my life. I'll also add that Chinese food isn't my go to meal and I have it at most 3 times a year so I'm by no means an expert but it's for those random must have days or for Christmas takeout in which they are open. I remember coming here for Christmas day and they were pretty busy since all the Jews in the area order Chinese takeout. It's definitely a family run business which is nice to support. I came in and placed my order and within 15 minutes it was ready. It's pretty cheap for the area so that's a plus and the people working here are also friendly so they get a star just for that. Now onto the food, I got a bunch of stuff from fried rice to Mongolian beef to sesame chicken and all was how you say eh, kind of forgetful. Nothing I'm craving but nothing I would hate to have again next Christmas. The best part of the meal was their crab ragoons, they were amazing, I am still thinking about them in April that's how good they are. They are a must get if you order in from here or you can just come out to get them because they are so good. The egg rolls also weren't bad but definitely number 1 thing is the crab ragoons. I hope they stay in business because they're nice and they've been around for a while, but I wouldn't say they have the IT factor when it comes to suburban Chinese food. read more

I've been living in the area for quite a while and tried several different places. I came here on Christmas and have been coming ever since. The open kitchen is nice to watch while you wait and you never have to wait very long. The service is quick and the food is always fresh and hot. Highly recommend! read more

Good food BUT NO SANITATION OR HYGIENE IS BEING PRACTICED HERE. Saw a woman handled cash from a customer and then turn around and put her BARE hands all of her rice and food. Right after handling money and didn't wash her hands. This is disgusting read more

They are my go-to place for some good, homemade Chinese food. They are very nice and courteous and fast! The food is delicious!

Great food not too salty like typical take-out Chinese restaurant - we got customized dishes such as braised short ribs with taro, mushroom with silky tofu, beef and radish stew, salt and pepper smelt, and homemade coconut coated moji balls with sesame seeds. Yumm .... (so delicious and we forgot to take photos of the food.) read more

They have the best Lo Mein dishes and the best Mongolian Beef in this area. Also recommend trying the Beef and Broccoli because it is always outstanding along with the Orange Chicken (not that fake crap from Panda Express). If you like appetizers try the Gyoza and Potstickers, the cause it comes with is to die for. Also highly recommend their lunch menu, inexpensive and nice portions. read more

Not the best, but they deliver and they take credit cards, which is HUGE around here. Never actually been inside the restaurant. Is this my first choice for Chinese? No. Does it get the job done when I'm too lazy to cook or go out. Yep. read more

Lady at counter was very rude I was standing in line waiting to take my order. It was a customer in front of me instead of saying I will be right with you sir . She walked off and asked the cook to take my order. The cook wasn't really familiar with the register and credit card machine. He was trying to take my payment with my debt card.But He was having issues trying to make my payment. then he asked her for some assistance she said something in her language . She came to the register as if someone aggravated her . She unplugged the credit card machine processed my payment. Then threw down the receipt on the counter and walked away . She didn't even ask me if I needed anything else. I was very disappointed with the service I totally lost my appetite. I would not recommend this place to anyone. And threw all of that bad experience I still held my composure with a good attitude and still no respect. read more

Was working in the area so I ordered delivery on a recommendation from a customer of mine. I had my food in less than 15 mins. Delivery guy was super nice, but when I tried the sesame chicane after he left it wasn't what Im used to at my local joint in Elgin. The food was hot & fresh but just not the recipe I was looking for. So I called in to order something else. I mentioned that I didn't like it but was more than willing to try another dish on my dime. The women on the phone wouldn't hear of it. She offered the orange chican as a free replacement, told me to keep the sesame & that they would deliver it right away. True to their word a women comes with my new meal about 8 minutes later & again, super nice. She waited till I tried the new meal & thanked me for giving them a chance to keep me as a new customer. Im so impressed with the service I received & the replacement meal. If you are considering this restaurant, go for it! I have yet to find better customer service or food in the wheeling area. All I want to know is.. When are you guys going to open in Elgin? :) Thank you!! Ps portions are huge too!!!! read more

For price and quality probably my favorite place around... they will get personal and know your order plus make it to perfection. Very timely little or no wait and a family ran company you can tell they care read more

The service is bad. I didn't know that its cash only and they didn't post that on the wall neither. So I didn't have enough money, and the staff just waved his hands to me to let me leave without saying anything. So rude. read more

My favorite Chinese place to eat at! The portions are big and the prices are low. Also, the lunch specials go until 3, and they're a huge steal. $6.60 for any entree, a drink, and spring roll. I sometimes like to substitute that for crab rangoon, but the spring rolls are super tasty. Two things I definitely suggest: orange chicken and any kind of fried rice. The old granny makes all the fried rice, and it's to die for. I personally go for the combination fried rice, but my friends like the beef fried rice. I know orange chicken is Chinese-American, but it's just so good here. (Seriously - once I was on a bus thinking of ordering Chinese and some guy just starts gushing to me about his love for the orange chicken here.) The sauce is nice and not too sticky, and it tastes a little bit sweet, tangy, and has a kick of pepper. Other things I've had here and recommend are the mongolian beef, empress shrimp, and shrimp and broccoli. If you want a noodle dish, the lo mein is also good along with the beef chow fun. For appetizers, I can't get enough of their sweet and savory bbq pork. Communication-wise, the staff are relatively capable with English and they understand you. They're also more social and will converse with you unlike other Chinese places around here. This means they answered my many questions like is there any MSG (no) and how is the orange chicken (popular! very good!). I like watching the open kitchen because I can see them cutting up fresh ingredients and cooking as soon as I order. Another thing I like is you can really customize your orders (more/less gravy, sauce on the side, extra meat, substitutions, etc). The owners are very kind and will do their best to accomodate you. I like this because I can't handle spicy foods so they make sure it's mild, but they also throw in some chili paste on the side so my friends can make it hotter. Other stuff to note is they deliver, they cater, they have Grubhub, and they take credit cards! I've never had delivery, but my friend says they're pretty fast. I've had their catering at a birthday party and let me tell you, there is nothing more awesome than a large tray of the orange chicken. read more

Please read this review: I ordered two lunch specials and as I was walking out of the door, the knot on the plastic bag came loose and I dropped the food... almost all the food touched the ground. I ran back in and asked to order more, but the lady at the cashier insisted on giving me a free replacement. I was so incredibly impressed and grateful! I will certainly come again. Not only is their lunch special such a great deal, their great customer service earned them a loyal customer! read more

Update**: I haven't updated Yelp lately, but the food here has been great. I got the Chicken Chow Fun (my favorite) and it was absolutely delicious. It smelled great too! The onions and beansprouts give a very fresh, relieving smell. The chicken is tasty and savory, I really enjoyed it! read more

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Love this little Chinese joint! My wife is a vegetarian so i asked if they would substitute tofu for their dishes and they happily did so! To our surprise, when we had the tofu, it was just unbelievably soft n fresh! Its a must try for all you vegetarians out there! Try the kung pao with tofu, you will not be disappointed! Also, their large portions are quite big! Fried rice is also amazing..must try! Overall, i like this place... read more

Fast delivery, the quality of the food is perfect. Mostly we order for delivery and it's always comes in perfect packaging.

My husband and I order from here often. Very friendly, great delivery service and excellent food!! Definitely one of the best authentic Chinese food I've eaten in a long time read more

Solid 2.5 star spot had the sesame chicken special. It was greasy not good not bad... just ok but a lot of food for the price.

Love Wah Feng. My son had a difficult day, having hurt his left arm wrestling, and we were looking for a good lunch. Gave him idea to have Chinese meal for lunch:so, he wanted to go here. This is a family owned restaurant with very hard working family. If you want a great meal and really great people, come here so you feel at home. They treat you with kindness and a great meal to go with it. And yes, our kids go to the same high school. This place is a 10! read more

This is a great Chinese restaurant in the area. I recommend getting the order to go- it will be more enjoyable at home. The prices/specials at great - the price is really good and the portions are huge! You will for sure have left overs. When getting a special you can get an order of crab rangoon or spring rolls, go for the rangoon over the spring rolls....they're way better!! read more

I realize this place is more of a call in take out place but I work across the street so I figured I walk in, order and wait. I stood at the counter and was completely ignored. One of the women made eye contact with me finally and I smiled and she looked away and went about her business. Rude. If they had really good food I may have let it slide but it's mediocre at best. If you have a taste for Chinese I'd suggested going 10 minutes out of your way to Yen Yens. I ended up walking out and ordering food a couple doors over at Subway. read more

Love this place. Family owned. Always fresh and delicious! Mongolian beef is the best around!

Best general tsos I've ever had. Hot and sour soup and crab Rangoon are also great. Dumplings are solid

We ordered from that place twice, and the food was very very good and cheap. Everything was prepared well and on time. We will definitely be back. read more

I have been coming to Wah Feng for years! It never disappoints. I always know what I'm going to order and they have never messed it up. Nice large portions are a plus too! I will continue to come here. read more

Terrible. $30 of food and threw out all but the dumplings. Hot and sour, general tso - worst I have ever had. Mind you, not saying the food rotten or old. I am saying is was prepared poorly and tasted awful. Chicken tough and tasteless. Hot sour inedible. Never!!! read more

Horrible place the sesame chicken soggy and salty. The souce was bad too. Best Chinese food is still to be considered on the the north side Chicago. People in the burbs don't know good Chinese. Never again... I rather take a 20 min ride and actually enjoy my food. read more

Love this restaurant. Always choose them for my Chinese food. Orange chicken dinner special is where it's at