My mom and I used to come here for years to pick up some quick dim sum because it was always so…read morebusy. We couldn't find a seat but recently I think it's gone downhill. We walked in Monday early evening, and it was a Ghost Town. Only one person came in after us. We ordered dim sum, and we saw that two items were added to our order that we never ordered. They were potstickers and a Chinese sausage rice. We have potstickers and Chinese sausage at home a lot so we don't go out to buy it. We tend to pick items we can't make at home for dim sum like shrimp dumplings are harder to make at home than a potsticker. The rice came with the Chinese sausage was very old like dry and a little soggy at the same time. I also have never had spare ribs like they did. There was a lack of black bean taste. The turnip cakes were soggy which is weird because you need to pan fry them and it was clear there was some frying but the inside was super goopy. Turnip cake can be a little goopy but mostly it had more integrity than what we got. The only good things we had were the fried shrimp rolls and the pumpkin rolls. The stuff that was deep-fried. And I noticed that one item I did order ended up not being added to our check so we were never given that. I don't think I can come back here for dim sum anymore. it was a $46 meal of sad items. Not worth the price. Maybe we'd come for entrées. Someone got fried rice and noodles and those looked decent but I wasn't able to see up close.

This is an old Chinatown mainstay... it has renovated (a little) over the years, but it's still a…read morebit, um... less-than-posh. It can't help itself. It has a lot of history and baggage and manners baked into it. We went for dinner (although they do serve dim sum during the daytimes). It is a standard menu (multiple variations for beef, chicken, seafood, veg, etc). The food is familiar but a little bit "brighter" than the usual takeout places that dot along the strip malls. We had the typical beef spareribs, General Tso's chicken, honey walnut shrimp... but we also had an off-menu eel dish. Secrets! But what separates this place is that this is where the locals end up eating (we saw plenty that evening). Maybe it's the familiarity or the lack of tourism marketing. It's not exactly traditional, but is not exactly high-concept-fusion. Just a place where the locals meet up when they don't to cook in.

Every dish was amazing and perfectly seasoned, I can't pick a favorite. This was the best meal I've…read morehad in a while. We got the five spice duck, soft shell crab, pea tip with garlic, clams, and stir fried pork belly. The English and Chinese menu and kind of different, e.g. I don't think the clams weren't on the English menu. The staff are really hospitable. It would help to have a Cantonese speaker with you. Cash discount is available. So good, I highly recommend giving this spot a try!

Ambiance - cozy, family owned restaurant serving traditional Chinese food…read more Service - exceptional, owners are a super nice Chinese couple, food came out pretty quickly Food - everything was super flavorful, highly recommend their five spice duck

You would never guess how good the food here is until you ignore the interior cosmetics. Part of…read morethe issue is that everyone who works there does not know how to communicate English. I could just point to the menu item and sometimes if you point to an item they will order the correct item. Either way, any food they make so far even though it was wrong taste was fantastic. A+ for the food and the cost is very affordable. Highly recommend.

Delicious hole in the wall place! If you're looking for something quick and delicious, I would…read moretotally recommend this place. The prices were reasonable with a good amount of food. We got the braised pork belly over rice and the pork head meat over rice. Both choices were delicious. The pork belly melts in my mouth and the pork head meat was cooked perfectly with a bit of chewiness. The rice came with a side of pickled veggies which went really well with the meat and the rice. I would totally come back and try something else on their menu! The cashier spoke mandarin to us, but they do have an English menu.

Ambiance - tight space/tables, great for small groups and family dinner…read more Service - staff was super nice and often recommends dishes based on what you like Food - their chicken is my families go to dish (can't get the taste anywhere else), our other favorite is the beef and veggie chow mein

My Mom recommended this place for our 4th of July lunch and it was our first time there. I like…read morethat there was parking outside and inside has lots of seating. The varieties in the menu was awesome too. We had dim sum and was able to order regular traditional Chinese dishes. Price was decent and food was delicious! The only reason why I didn't give a 5 star review was the front desk lady. I decided to get some bao buns for home and boy she was rude. I must not be a regular enough since this was my first time there. I made a point to say thank you several times with a smile and she ignore all several time, no eye contact, nothing. Rude as heck. Like she was mad at me but pleasant to all the regulars. She made me feel so bad that 1 star deduction wasn't even enough given I spent $200 for lunch with bao buns and this is the attitude I get. Worst front desk ever. I think she might actually be the owner. This is how you treat paying customers. First impressions really matter.

So simple yet delicious! This is one of the few places in Chinatown that has not increased their…read morepricing drastically over the last 5 years. This place is seriously affordable. You can get two dishes for under $10. I highly recommend the fuzhou wontons mixed with vinegar. A killer combo if you get the peanut noodles with it. This might just be my new fav place to grab something super quick. You get your food in 5 mins! This place is one of the OG places in Chinatown iykyk so it's not gonna be your typical restaurant standard, but enough for you to sit down and enjoy your meal. Also to note- they charge additional $1 for any bills under $15!

Wow what an amazing deal in Chinatown!! A hole in the wall fuzhounese restaurant that doesn't have…read morethe most impressive interior or exterior, but is super no nonsense and will get the job done. $5.25 for many many fuzhou style wontons, and only $4 for ban mian (peanut butter noodles). The fuzhou style wontons came with a nice clear broth that tasted even more elevated with the vinegar at the table. Came with at least 15 tiny pork wontons wrapped in a superrr thin rice paper. Ban mian was the star - I'm biased cuz I love peanut butter noodles in general, but this was so peanutty yet not heavy at all! It comes unmixed so you have to mix the sauce in yourself. Pro tip: if you add some siracha, it's absolutely delicious!!

This was one of the food stalls that we hit up while at the food court, and because it was right…read moreacross from our table it kept catching our eye. I'm glad we tried it. I've never had potato noodles, so we ordered the house special. It didn't take too long to get our order, and the broth was still bubbling when it got to our table. The broth was so good. Very flavorful and the perfect amount of heat (worth noting we got mild- it was still covered in chili oil. We could have gone hotter but this was a pleasant heat level). I added on quail eggs because they're my favorite, but there was a nice amount of toppings including fish cake and sausages and tofu skin. I'm not mad at it. I did learn that the texture of potato noodles is not for me, personally. They're very plump but very chewy. Now I know! I'd definitely come back and try some of the other dishes.

This is located downstairs in the basement level of the Richland Center in new Chinatown…read more I love the spicy and sour noodles here even though they are not the most authentic. They are just so flavorful and fun to eat. You can choose different kinds of proteins to go with the noodles, but my fav is the intestines one (; . Definitely give it a try!

The noodles are one of the best I ever had. Perfect combination of flavor of soup and balance of…read morenoodles and meat. The other thing I really enjoyed was their chili paste - every time I come I eat here first then I walk around china town and come back and get something to go for home - always ask for extra chili paste, they made it their own and it tastes awesome as well. I usually go for the clear soup combo D with round rice noodles with a side appetizer. There is option for spicy and not spicy as well. Overall, very authentic Chinese food (Szechuan style). I can't speak on the surrounding since this is parted of the underground food plaza in China town - so the ambiance would not make or break my score. I would just say it made the experience more authentic because everyone around me speaks Chinese.

Lao Guo Qiao Jiao Beef is definitely one of those hole-in-the-wall spots as it is located in the…read morehidden downstairs food court of the Richland Center. I'm glad I came across this spot, because it is 100% of those hidden gems for authentic Sichuan (Leshan-style) cuisine. They're known for their beef soups and offal dishes! I stopped by for a quick meal and ordered the A Set that comes with beef, fatty beef, cabbage, rice, and sauce. It was exactly what I needed because it was super comforting on a cold day. It came with a clear and savory broth that is deeply flavorful and aromatic without being overly greasy. The beef and fatty beef slices were tender, and the cabbage added a nice sweetness to the broth. The ingredients are fresh, and I would consider their portion size pretty generous. The set I ordered came with rice and a dipping sauce + dry chili powder. The dipping sauce just tasted like soy sauce to me. I prefer this dish without the sauce as I prefer lighter flavors. I highly recommend this spot for anyone who is looking for authentic and filling comfort food.

As always, A+ service and incredible food! The pork fried rice is the best fried rice I've ever…read morehad. The orange peel chicken was great and so was the beef and broccoli. The egg drop soup is great but the egg rolls were off the chain. The inside is very dated but somehow incredibly comforting and charming - reminds me of an 80s banquet hall but the 80s were the best so it's fine by me! (Even the wait staff look straight out of the 80s). I cannot wait to come back! So happy to see that it's still there and doing well, hadn't been in over 20 years. Now only if parking wasn't such a pain but that's chicago for you. Can't wait to come back!

I've been coming here for years, which makes this especially disappointing to say--this place is…read morenot what it used to be. On my last visit, the food was noticeably off. The egg rolls had a strange, unpleasant flavor, it seems as if they used kimchi because of the strong vinegar taste, the crab rangoon was average, and the jumbo shrimp fried rice was the biggest letdown--rubbery, unseasoned shrimp that felt like an afterthought. Only the pepper steak was decent. The service made things worse. When we raised a concern, there was no apology, just a shift in attitude and no follow-up. We were even charged for food we barely touched and had to ask for it to be removed. Also, the pressure to tip at checkout feels inappropriate when the experience doesn't match. After years of being a loyal customer, I won't be returning.