I've been coming here since the early 2000's I've never had a bad meal. Never gotten sick. Always great service for me. Ive tried many Chinese restaurants all over the country in various China towns. I always keep coming back to Chans. read more

Placed a take out order for pick up. My order was ready on time packaged well. The food was good but a little on the bland side.

This place was not good and I am so disappointed. I placed an order it was $76 which is very expensive for what I got. They told me it would be ready in 25 mins and I was stuck in this waiting area with 10 others waiting another 40 mins. The place smelled really bad I should've left but I already paid wanted to give them a chance. The Mongolian beef was raw inside I had to cook it more because it was red. I' didn't want my family to get sick. The egg rolls were terrible the chicken fried rice was chewy chicken. I would've been better off going. To Panda Express. read more

Chan's Garden is my 2nd or 3rd go to place here for Chinese food. the quality is decent, and the price is about right. They do have like Singapore rice noodles which is always a plus for me since not all Chinese restaurants carry that. Other than that, it is pretty standard American Chinese menu. read more

The egg rolls are the best tasting near by suburbs. Their food is so good it has a great taste. I ordered sesame chicken and a sesame beef. I also ordered bbq fried rice, egg rolls, kung pow chicken and yang chow wonton soup. To start of the Yang chow wonton soup is the best tasting soup with some white pepper and soy sauce. It has bbq beef, chicken, shrimp,wonton, hard boil egg cut in half, pea pods, watercress, carrot and mushrooms it so delicious it a must try. They have the best egg rolls here. Ask for their house hot mustard and sweet and sour it amazing. The sesame beef and sesame chicken is also very good and we love this dish here. It is served with broccoli and it a decent portion. The kung pow chicken is spicy but to a level you can handle. It has green and red peppers with peanuts, chicken and I believe onions and red dry pepper which is so flavorful and delicious. This is a hidden gem in Elgin. You can dine in, they have a couple booths and tables. The service is great and Michelle will take great care of you. read more

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I came here for lunch...hours say OPEN at 11am, but they do not open until 3pm! Update your web site! read more

The orange tofu with broccoli is my go to order. The delicate orange flavor does not overpower the dish and the tofu is crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. The eggrolls and crab Rangoon are also good as well! read more

Went here for dinner New Year's Eve. We ate in, I don't think they have a lot of eat in customers. Seemed surprised we were not picking up carry out. Ordered appetizers to eat there and entrees to go home. The egg rolls, pot stickers and soup were all great. We ate some of the entrees at home later that evening. Both were very good. Lots of meat and good flavor. Regretfully they didn't send any rice, not sure if I needed to ask for it or if they just forgot it. All and all a good meal. read more

Chans garden is great and everything in this menu is delicious no matter what and guaranteed you will love it. I use to dine in but recently you couldn't with all this Covid things going on. The service is good as long as it's the lady owner or the Hispanic girl. There was a younger guy and he had a bad attitude and it not the cleanest restaurant but the food is great read more

First time ordering from Chan's and glad I did. Some of the best pot stickers I've ever had. Sweet and sour chicken very tasty with an abundance of large pieces of chicken. My daughter had Mongolian Beef and she loved the flavor and tenderness. The chicken fried rice was above average. This is now our #1 takeout Chinese restaurant. read more

Love there food and very nice people . Our favorite place to get carryout. Our grandson loves there fried rice and lo me in.

Kung Pao Beef dinner (dine in) was pretty good. Egg roll was really good, egg drop soup was nothing special. Service was very good and attentive, offered sauces if we wanted. Is the the best Chinese food you will ever have, no, but it was good, cheap, and close to home. I'm a fan and will be back. read more

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We were very disappointed to go in to eat and be told they only do carry out now. We ordered to take out and asked if he had a plate and fork. So he put in 1 plate and 1 plastic fork for the two of us who were there ordering. Both our meals had a lot of sauce, so I don't know what he thought we were going to do with that. I asked if he would give us the sauce for the egg rolls. He gave us 2 little packages of sweet and sour and no hot mustard. In addition, the hours shown on the door have nothing to do with when they are there. We are so sorry to lose the place we liked so much. read more

So good!!!! I just had food here for the first time and it was delicious! I had pineapple chicken with fried rice and crab Rangoon. You need to try this food!! read more

Above average. All the dishes came with good portions and cooked just right. I'd go back for sure

It's just okay. I've had a lot better from the other Chinese cuisine restaurants nearby. The rice was on the bland side, the egg rolls were not fresh (frozen). The sesame chicken was a small portion for what we paid. The dining area was clean and well maintained, despite dated decor. The host, who seated us and also served us, was very kind. However, he didn't present professional demeanor. Again, food was just okay. We won't be back. read more

This was my first time trying Chan's and it was pretty good, typical Chinese food. There's a normal selection of varieties, including a few specials I haven't seen in many other restaurants. I ordered egg rolls, BBQ pork fried rice, sesame chicken, and beef and broccoli. The egg rolls were fried to perfection. A good crunch. Filled with cabbage and shrimp, they had a smoky flavor to them. I like my egg rolls a little on the sweet side made with peanut sauce, so I didn't really enjoy mine, but my spouse said he liked them. The BBQ pork fried rice was delicious. It had tons of pork in it and a noticable amount of egg and bean sprouts. I loved it. Super spot on. Seasame chicken was alright. The chicken is tender with a bit of crunch to it even while saucy. It tasted a little sweet for me, but the seasame flavor was great. The beef and broccoli was good. I felt like it needed a little bit more salt, but everything else was good. The broccoli wasn't overcooked and the beef didn't feel fake. I also loved the water chestnuts. Most places I've been to overload the beef and broccoli with onions and I didn't get that here, so I liked this. Overall, pretty nice place, the atmosphere was clean when I walked into the restaurant to pick up my order, the cashier was very friendly. I'm doing to try out a few more Chinese restaurants around the area, but Chan's seems like it'll be one of my go-to places. read more

Went in today for some quick food, ordered house fried rice, crab ragoons, and sweet and sour chicken. The food lacked in flavor all of it, the chicken was weird tasting and the crab ragoons were just fried balls of weird paste not even warm in the center. Very lacking on taste, convenient location but would rather drive 20 minutes away somewhere else. Would not recommend read more

We have gotten carry out a few times and today we ate in. This is a nice restaurant with good food. We usually order orange chicken, pork chow mein, beef broccoli or stir fry veggies. It's always good. The eat in service is attentive and the interior is well kept and simple. Best thing is it's close to home! read more

A quite little restaurant tucked off the road...but some very delicious lo mein and egg rolls are spot on. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu..... Having just moved to the area, Chinese is hit or miss. This is a hit and clean too. Tried #1 China, on Spring street, not going back. Unclean, buffet had food way past it's serving point. So I'll stay away. read more

A frustrating experience to say the least . I have a gluten allergy and called ahead to see if they had GF options. I was told on the phone that "yes, absolutely ". When i asked what, I was told they could make anything I wanted GF, just speak to them when I came. We were on limited time as it was our lunch hour. 10-15 wasted minutes with the same lady I'd spoken to on the phone brought to light that I could order anything on the menu, just wouldn't get what I ordered. They have no GF soy sauce here. She finally suggested a sesame beef with broccoli . I don't usually get beef but went with it, we were running out of time. She said it had a nice sesame sauce on it. I wanted to read the description and she said it wasn't on the lunch menu but they could do it. She finally took the order down and then came back and advised there was gluten in it but I can get the dry beef on plain rice. Horrid and NOT.as she had described. When I was disappointed she brought some sweet and sour sauce that I could add. Then the bill came--I was charged double what I expected --she said "no, that wasn't the lunch menu, that was from the dinner menu ". I was made to understand she was making a lunch portion--and besides, it wasn't even the sesame beef that I ended up getting. Just so disgusted since I'd taken the time to call ahead. IF you have no food allergies it appears this Would be a fine place--and IF you don't need to rely on good communication--they are totally lacking there. If you know what you want, no questions and can just order it, I think you'll probably enjoy it here . Oh, and the food wasn't warm--not fully heated . An expensive disappointment . read more

I've lived in the area for more than 13 years and just recently tried them out. I ordered twice in one week because I was so impressed. Service was friendly and the food was hot and very fresh. I will definitely be back. read more

Bang on Chinese American food. Good service. Never had an error with my order. Good lunch specials. Generous meat and fancy vegetables in the lunch specials. Authentic Chinese American food. Convenient and easy to get to. Good parking. read more

Chan's Garden - a room with a table and chairs - Chinese Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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I always go for some egg foo young. Its really good. They dont have dine in right now. Just pick ip and to go. They follow covid guidelines!

I have found my new #1 for chinese food in Elgin. I tried several other restaurants and this place is the best. My previous #1 was Silver Lake which is now a close #2. The general tsos chicken was delicious and I normally don't care for that dish. Their sweet and sour chicken is the best I've ever had, it was so fresh and not overdone like so many other places and you could tell it was all white meat chicken and it didn't have the fatty portions in it. The beef fried rice was very good and not at all greasy. I'm updating this since today I went and dined in for lunch with my son. I ordered the chicken lo mein for me and the sesame chicken for him. He enjoyed his sesame chicken. The lo mein was very tasty, much better than what I have tried from other places. The restaurant was about half full when I was there and we still got served relatively quickly. The lady was very friendly, she was just zipping all over the place. They may want to hire someone to help out. Overall, I am very satisfied with this restaurant. read more

I've ordered (delivery) from here a few times over the past few months, and my husband and I love this place. The food is excellent quality, and the sauces are very flavorful. This area doesn't have too many good Chinese restaurants, so once we found this, we haven't ordered from anywhere else. Another great thing - the food is NOT greasy. That's a huge plus for me because I can eat and not feel sick afterwards. Only once my sister complained that her lo mein was a little too salty. But we've ordered that particular dish other times with no issue. We've never dined in the restaurant, so cannot comment on that. When we order, we normally have our food in about 35-40 min. read more

I thought this food was quite delicious and a good value for the price. The lady who was running the place was quite friendly, and while it wasn't the fastest food, it was hot and delicious. I'm very surprised this place has a lackluster rating. They really don't deserve it. read more

Me and my family just love this Chinese restaurant!!! We go at least once a month!! The food is amazing. It has so much flavor!! The staff is wonderful!! We usually get it delivered or picked up which both delivery people are very nice and respectful. We have dined in also and they are wonderful. Food comes out right away and done perfect!! Thank you for the wonderful experiences. read more

I am a fan of what I call good Chinese Food, the kinds of restaurants you go to in Chinatown where there are only Asian people eating and working. Chan's is nothing of the sort. I am able to speak a little Cantonese to order the food that me and my family enjoy. Upon entering the restaurant, I asked the host if he speaks Cantonese and his response was, "I am not Chinese." Well, that describes this restaurant to a detail. It is not Chinese and the food was nothing close to being good. Personally I would not recommend this restaurant to an enemy. I will have to continue looking for a good Chinese restaurant. read more

Good food and friendly attentive staff. I have a few Chinese places between my home and Chan's but I keep coming back. I'm a bit of an Egg Foo Young snob and theirs ranks up in the top 3 or 4 that I have tried. My daughter loves their Chicken Lo Mein. read more

Chan's Garden - Chinese Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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It's a little warm some up some parts of the food was cold when is full it's feeling but it could be better

This is my favorite Chinese food by far. Great food, reasonable prices and friendly fast service. I am pleased they have survived Covid and will continue to be a very loyal customer! read more

We have always enjoyed our meals from Chan's! We went to dine in tonight and were seated right away. They had a full dining room, so I knew we would wait a little bit for our food. The server we had was so sweet! And she did an amazing job! Food came out perfectly and within a reasonable amount of time! It was delicious! We love their Sweet and sour sauce! Can't wait to go back! read more

Hey now, I have to give these guys some credit, they're certainly some of the better Chinese food in South Elgin (the land of dull chain restaurants). It is my go to for Chinese when I am home and not away on business. read more

I don't understand the rating either. The cooking is solid Cantonese fare for the American diner. Wife and I sat down to a house lo mein with shrimp, pork, chicken, and the hong sue tofu meal the other night and it was all well executed. Good "wok hei", which is the smoky flavor of the food stir-fried in a wok at high temperature, a mark of skill. I sense their true skill lies under the food they crank out for the fried rice and sweet and sour crowd: push for more adventuresome food. read more

This is the best Chinese-American food that I found in Elgin Area. Tried many dishes and they are all good. Best app is potstickers. Even the Dry Beef Chow Fun dish is good. Prices cheap. Service is good and inside looks like a renovation is needed but that's what makes this an authentic Chinese restaurant in my opinion. Wife is a loud talker haha and that's another signature of authenticity! Delivery is a little slow read more

Just ate here for the first time a few days ago. The food was absolutely delicious. I am not too big of a Chinese food fan but this place was really good. I will be going back! I had the broccoli and chicken...sounds boring, I know, but they really blew my mind with the sauce they used on it. I also highly recommend the veggie spring rolls as an app. The portions are pretty big so you could also share between two people. You will leave stuffed and happy :) read more

Chans is my go-to chinese place. The best in town if you ask me. I've been going there since they opened and the food is just as good as the first time I had it (if not better). They have the best crab Rangoon(awesome sauces), love their spicy orange chicken, and their dry beef chow fun (order crispy!) is the best you'll ever have. It's a small place so it gets pretty packed & busy during lunch, but otherwise service is awesome. Chans never disappoints my Chinese cravings! read more

Not good food. Salty, burnt, yuck. This place is kind of racist just because of how generic it is

Chan's is 5 Star in my book! Have not been to one that compares in the burbs! The food is fresh and that is a key component, along with friendly prompt service, what more can I say? We don't live close, but it is worth the trip! The restaurant is quaint and nothing fancy, however the food is outstanding! Our fav, is the Shrimp Egg Foo Young and Mongolian Beef. We are currently working our way through the menu, so far everything is fab! (Great Egg Rolls and Crab Rangoon) Rock-on Chan's! read more