Delicious, robust, flavor from a broth that punches you in the teeth with no self effacement. This…read moreis a home spun gem which deserves a visit and taste. Try the noodle or dumpling soup if the menu feels intimidating. The left side of the menu on the wall is english, the right is mandarin.

Came by specifically to try out their dan dan noodles as they came up as one of the best in city…read morewhen I searched them up. When we came in the place was pretty empty. You seat yourself and order from the QR code on the table. There's a menu against the wall but it's the same as in the QR code. We got the smashed cucumber and the beef bao to start. The cucumber was very refreshing and served as a palate cleanser throughout the dinner. The beef bao was good. It reminds me of a Salisbury steak inside a bao. Which is not knocking it but I would not order it again. For out entrees we had the Dan Dan noodles and the beef chow mein. Both plates were served extremely well; they had so much food! I always like chow mein but this one tasted like it was missing something. I tried adding soy sauce and it was not enough. It was very delicious though and I ate it all. You get so many little pieces of veggies and beef in every bite. The dan dan noodles were the star of the show. They were so nutty. I loved it! The waitress made sure to tell us to mix it up really good and we did just that. It was very delicious. I would definitely be back to try more of their menu because I love noodles and they have such a variety.

Ambiance - casual, great for small to large parties Service…read more- servers were attentive, food came out quickly Food - everything was super flavorful, some of the beef skewers were more on the chewier side & some were way too soft

Human Gourmet 4-16-26 Although I have been eating Chinese…read morefood for 70 years, I distinctly remember my first Chinese meal in Chicago's Chinatown on the second floor of the building where dragons guarded the entrance. I was as the most elegant meals in my short life. Unfortunately, it was egg foo yung; I did not like it, although I was polite. Later options were in Cantonese-style rural or Canadian venues until we moved to Chicago. Here, my high-school-age son began dating a Chinese immigrant. Her family opened my eyes to many other styles that my husband and I enjoyed. However, the introduction to Hunan Gourmet's "medium" shocked me when my friend requested it for our combined order. Still, the resulting two days of leftover cumin lamb, eggplant skewers, and pumpkin pancakes convinces me to reassess my personal preferences. I hope to try many dishes from their extensive menu; I will, however, follow the wisdom of Asian customers, who brought cold 6-packs to their tables. Brilliant!

This place is takeout only. I place an order online and picked it up at this tiniest location spot…read more It was a little hard to find at first, but atleast the food was ready when I arrived. The packaging is fun for sure, but the food was definitely a little different. I ordered their Beef Noodle Spicy Broth, Chengdu Bon Bon Chicken, Zhong Dumplings and their Wonton in Volcano broth. All their dishes had their decent amount of spice in them. Their Bon Bon chicken was served cold and didn't taste all that great. It was spicy, but just not used to eating cold chicken. I threw it in the microwave and put it on top of my rice. It was really the only way I could enjoy it. The beef noodle and Zhong dumpling were really tasty. I'm glad I got to try this place out but would probably skip it next time time.

My partner and I ordered from the Da Mao Jia food booth at the Chinatown Summer Fair last weekend…read moreand we were very happy and impressed with our food. We both got two very different items (pictured in this review) and both were delicious! The staff was very friendly and we were even able to roll a dice to play this game after making a purchase which was fun. They also had a big panda taking photos and dancing nearby with fair go-ers. Will definitely need to check out their brick & mortar location soon!

My experience was good. The guy who helped us was super nice. He also gave us different things to…read moretry. It's a small place with limited seating so they might not be able to accommodate bigger parties. I think they mainly do togo. I had the potato noodle and there was a lot of different topping inside. Although the soup wasn't flavorful enough they give you chili oil, salt, and other spices so you can alter it the way you like.

Food: The braised sweet-and-spicy "snacks" were exactly my…read moretype. The noodle dishes all came in generous portions. I was craving the Northeast-style potato noodles, but they were out, so I switched to sweet potato noodles instead. My friend got the rice noodles--they were good. I'll definitely come back to try the potato noodles next time. Service: The staff were great, especially the cute girl who helped us. She was super friendly, offered us some braised items to pair with the noodles, and even shared their digital menu when she saw me taking photos. Ambiance: It's more of a to-go spot--small but clean--with a few seats available for dining in. Price: $35/2

This place is inside of 88 Marketplace grocery store, you just have to go up the escalator when you…read morefirst walk in! Plenty of seating, you order from a kiosk or in person, then find your own seat. They specialize in clay pot rice, and will heat up the pot to make the rice all crispy underneath for you! It's a bit of a workout to dig out the crispy bits, but that's what makes this so fun!! The pork spareribs and bbq pork clay pot had the most aromatic rice I've ever tasted? Like idk what they put in it but it tasted so fresh, aromatic, with a hint of testable freshness? Oh did I mention, it was aromatic?? The crispy rice bits at the bottom of the bowl were also so perfectly done. The bbq pork and the spareribs were admittedly meh, but I was just so obsessed with the rice. Also tried beef brisket noodles. I do not like Hk wonton noodles usually because of the noodle texture and taste, but this broth was actually quite light yet umami. Next time going to try the hunan one instead lol! Comes with a complimentary soup with the most tender pork I've EVER had in soup, and some peanuts. My friend's bowl has no pork though... so it's the luck of a draw!

Ambiance: The restaurant is a casual counter order establishment located inside the 88 market…read more There is plenty of seating available. Service: Very friendly service! The owner of this place is super sweet! Food: Finally a great place in Chicago to enjoy traditional claypot rice! They have so many varieties to choose from! I loved the traditional claypot with Chinese squash as. Their beef congee is also really good!

Ambiance - spacious, offers private area for special events…read more Service - servers are attentive and nice Food - everything was super flavorful & sauces were provided to pair with the different dishes

We returned here to one of our favorite big Chinatown restaurants with quite decent food and with…read morethe greatest convenience with their close-by and free parking and easy highway access. Most of our numerous past visits here have either been for dim sum or for a big wedding banquet. On this Saturday evening, our party of 8 enjoyed dinner on the first weekend after the Lunar New Year's Day. We had their set menu B for 8-10 people and for $468 pre-tax and pre-tip. Every one of the 8 courses was tip top excellent and delicious and we had plenty of leftovers as well. If interested, you can check the menu and food photos for the individual courses. The big restaurant was pretty busy and boisterous with two large groups, but our food came out readily and piping hot and fresh. Our servers were also good and attentive. I'll go with a 4 star rating with the only knock that the given menu was on the pricey side but also ok with us.

Very delicious pot stickers. Fresh , delicious and enjoyable. $10/6pc. Had some vinegar and a…read morechilli oil on side. I didn't like the vinegar but other was very nice. Nice service and beautiful inside restaurant. I went inside to order and pick up. They have a very large covered patio to the North. The entrance is on the East side of Halsted. North of 32nd. Pay to park outside , also bus stops on corner .

Best dim sum I've ever had! They have lots of vegetarian options for me as well as the typical dim…read moresum selection. My favorites from the menu are the vegetable potstickers, deep fried tofu with house special sauce, and the eggplant with garlic sauce (even my friends who don't like eggplant loved this dish). It is a quiet, casual restaurant. They are wheelchair accessible and even have a free to park parking lot that includes a handicap spot, although there is not a wheelchair accessible bathroom. The service is usually alright, but can be slow at times. Definitely well worth the wait for this amazing food though!

Ugh I almost forgot how much I love a good Mongolian grill!!…read more The concept is simple - you have a bowl, and you fill it up as much as you (only once) for a set price. You get to pick your sauce, noodles, veggies, meats, and seafood before the chef cooks everything stir fry style on a giant hot plate grill. Guys - the ingredients were so fresh, and everything was amazing. I loaded my bowl with all my favorites, especially the beef and the tofu! I chose a combination of the Mongolian sauce and the spicy sauce, which made for an insanely delicious stir fry. They even have eggs for you to add, which is turned into a nicely fried egg on your plate. But that's not all!! Your plate also comes with a super addicting fried rice on the side. Apparently, their drinks are a collab with uni uni, so I tried the mango sago. This was ABSOLUTELY delicious, so milky and loaded with mango, and the toppings added such a nice texture. Highly recommend this place for an affordable lunch or dinner that's easily customizable! The staff add all super friendly. The restaurant itself is also incredibly aesthetic, especially the back room with the foliage and florals. Can't wait for summer to try out their back door patio!! There's also 3 free parking spots at the back of the restaurant, which is always a plus!

I noticed this place opened up recently and thought it looked cool. I stopped in today and got a…read moremango smoothie and the chili chicken crisp. The service was pretty fast and very helpful, the smoothie was excellent and very cold and refreshing. When I got home and had my chicken I was a little underwhelmed. Maybe I would have had a better experience ordering something else, the chicken was heavily breaded and was with a ton of chili peppers. It kind of felt like it was just precooked chicken thrown with other stuff ? I couldn't say It wasn't bad though, although I thought the flavour was more like a salt and pepper chicken than a chilli chicken? Maybe I would come back and order something else bc the smoothie was good but it was a bit expensive given the quality of the food. The interior looked quite nice and fancy