Chef Ping continues to be a favorite for our family based in Chicago to gather. The food continues to be excellent and of great value. My wife, her mom, and I were in Chicago to remember my father-in-law's death anniversary, and my sister-in-law chose Chef Ping's, for our party of nine for a Wednesday lunch. Parking is plentiful and the dining area can seat a lot. We got seated at a large round table in the back room, with a large lazy susan (just need to remember to spin it very slowly). We ordered a lot, and the food came out slowly. There was plenty of leftovers for the local folks to have for future meal or two. 3 Shrimp Toast (6 pieces each) - $26.85 - greasy but good, with the shrimp paste being a little sweet (in a good way) Noodle in Black Bean Sauce ($12.50) - this is jja jang myeon, which two of us had the previous night. It was OK, not near the top of the best I've had. Ping's Noodle Soup ($15.50) - the other classic Chinese-Korean dish, this is jjampong, a dish I've had many times. I was the only one to eat it, so ended up being my main dish. It was good, with thick noodles...just wish it had more seafood. Salt & Pepper Smelt ($16.90) - not sure if always available, but this was excellent...my favorite dish and one that I finished once I realized that everybody had their fill. It really depends on the quality of the smelt, which was excellent in this case. It was lightly battered, and carefully deep fried. Other dishes enjoyed by others: 2 Salt & Pepper Prawns - $35.90 - large head-on shell-on prawns fire wokked. Salt & Pepper Tofu ($11.50) - for the vegetarians Chicken Skewers (4) - $8.75 - tender and shareable Walnut Shrimp ($19.90) - mayo with shrimp Young Chow Fried Rice ($12.50) - fried rice is a necessity for our group Mongolian Beef ($17.50) - a classic 2 Sesame Ball (4) - $7 - a great way to finish a meal. 18% tip was automatically added, and service was OK throughout. Our water was kept refilled, and I think hot water was as well. It was a good meal and opportunity to get back together read more

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We've eaten here many times in the past and had a good experience. This visit was poor at best! Please note: (ALL PICTURES ARE FROM MY PREVIOUS VISITS NOT TO THIS VISIT) Unfortunately this visit is going to be the last time. Both the service and quality of food has gone way down from what they were famous for. The waitress spilled my tea, also dipped her finger in my tea, had no apology or offer to exchange it with a fresh cup. I had to ask her for a fresh cup of tea. Then the other server that brought our entrees spilled my husbands tea and again no offering to getting a fresh cup. We had to ask AGAIN for a fresh cup! While the portions were generous, the quality of all the food has gone way down. The special family recipe of thier shrimp dish Gan Pong is nothing but fried shrimp with dried chili peppers and no flavor. The Hunan spicy beef and chicken appeared to be all globs and sticky because of excessive and over use of corn starch used during the cooking process. This dish didn't have any unique flavor that one would expect. Previously we had experienced a difference in the food, taste and quality and that's what kept us returning. Sadly, after this experience I wouldn't recommend it to anyone or come back! I'd rather stick with Yu's Mandarin than drive to this place! Quality always wins over quantity in my books! read more

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Never been treated so rudely in my life. It was a simple to go order. Food was sitting on their counter for 45 minutes and they kept telling me it would come out soon. Finally I asked for my money back and she grabbed my order that was sitting there the whole time I waited. Then told me it was MY FAULT and dismissed me with a wave. Food was ice cold and tasted like shit. read more

Moon was wonderful server. Very sweet and kind . Food was wonderful as usual . I had a group of seven so I really like that because we get to order more food as it is we over ordered what else is new but leftovers are always good and if you come and you want superb service moon is awesome. read more

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I wanted to share some thoughts about my recent visit to your restaurant on a busy Friday night. We ended up waiting about 20 minutes for a table, which is understandable given how popular the spot seemed. Once seated, we noticed our waiter was really hustling, trying to cover quite a few tables at once. Because he was so swamped, it was a little tricky to catch his attention for things like drink refills. We also experienced a bit of a communication challenge with some of the staff, which occasionally made it hard to convey our requests clearly. I have to say, the overall ambiance of the place is really pleasant. However, I did want to mention that the restroom could use a more thorough cleaning. Sometimes, those details can leave a lasting impression about the overall care taken in an establishment. Also, we had to ask for some replacement silverware, plates, and teacups as the ones at our table weren't as clean as they should be and had left over food on them and just a small suggestion, the shared condiment containers for sweet and sour sauce and hot mustard seemed to have some build up, so a regular wipe down between uses might be a good idea for hygiene. Now, onto the food, which is, of course, the main event. The mini shrimp egg rolls were absolutely delightful a real highlight and packed with flavor. I did notice the lettuce served with them tended to wilt really quickly from the heat, which made it less appealing for presentation. The fried rice was also quite good and a generously sized portion. The sweet and sour shrimp had fantastic breading and perfectly sized shrimp, but I personally found the sweet and sour sauce a little on the mild side, perhaps needing a touch more zest or salt. I have to rave about the shrimp chow mein it was seriously amazing. read more

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Anyone who rates Chef Ping less that FIVE STAR is a fool. This is a superior restaurant.

My wife and I have been there several times, but recently the quality of the food has been disappointing. A few weeks ago we took an ann out of town frien there and ordered the orange chicken, but it was over so over cooked that we had to return it. Last week, for a special occasion, we ordered Peking duck. Again, seriously overcooked and disappointing. The place is packed and everyone seems to like the food, but our last two dinners there have been less than anticipate. read more

I have been here before years ago when they had a different owner and haven't been back since. This is my first visit. It was during a weekday lunch. There's lots of parking, which is great. Luckily, we got seated immediately and I'm not sure if they take any reservations anyway. The menu has a lot of lunch specials or lunch offerings which we did do with the Mongolian beef. However, we did order an entrée of the walnut shrimp and then also an entrée serving of the soup pictured as well. This place moves fast and it's very busy. The food was OK but nothing really stood out per se. The Mongolian beef was solid, however, very Americanized offering for the lunch special with the fried wonton, the veggie eggroll and the fried rice. I would come back just for the Mongolian beef and or if they had other dishes with a higher level of authentic Chinese tastes. read more

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So we fell in love with this place about three years ago. It was always our go to place when we visited Illinois. Recently we had a different experience. Our waiter barely spoke to us. He walks over to our table and flips open his note pad, doesn't say "welcome, can I get you something to drink? Nothing, just stands there waiting for us to speak. So we order and it's always Peking Duck and fried rice. We normally LOVE this dish. We were disappointed, the duck was very dry and tasted like sawdust. Honestly, we normally have a great experience, even the fried rice was gummy. I'm sorry but maybe an off night or change in ownership. My husband usually speaks to the owner when we arrive. He likes to talk to the bar tender and other staff members but they just weren't too friendly on our last visit. Not sure if we'll try again for the holidays when we're back in town, I'm sure they are dealing with the current economy and Tariffs that some small businesses are now experiencing but dismissive waiters have no excuse. read more

Haven't been to Chef Ping for a while! Got here 20 minutes after opening on a Sunday and the place was PACKED!!! We were lucky to find parking in their lot. It was also full! Had about a half hour wait time and it wasn't even 5PM yet! We decided to go to the bar and grab a beer while we waited. The bartender was very friendly! After finishing up a beer, they were ready to seat us. We ordered Chinese broccoli, salt and pepper squid, seafood combo and Mongolian beef. Food was very flavorful and cooked authentically! Our waiter was very busy. Hard to find her sometimes for refills. But did check up on us once. The place is super loud and noisy. You almost have to shout to hear each other lol Been here so many times and has never once been disappointed in the quality of the foot they deliver, despite how busy they always are! read more

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They gave half the size portion for the pepper steak meal in my take-out order and the pong chicken wings taste more like orange chicken glaze than the hot and tangy sauce. read more

This place was nominated by my elder daughter. For my first and only plate I ordered the seafood pad Thai.Not only was my first meal it will probably be a first of many meals.As I told the staff; this place is better than New Star. read more

Chef Ping - Seafood Pad Thai - Chinese Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Mixed reviews on the food from my group. I loved my very freshly fried egg rolls and sesame beef. The twice fried pork was tender and had good veggies. My other friend had almond chicken and enjoyed it. Nothing was WOW but nothing was bad. My friend who ordered the crab Rangoons really disliked them because they had curry in them. The restrooms were dirty but the place was busy. Service was quick. AC seemed to be on the fritz though. It was warm and muggy. read more

Chef Ping - Spring Rolls - Chinese Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

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Chef Ping features a wide range of Asian dishes that are suitable for both meat eaters & vegetarians. A vast majority of those who dine-in at this restaurant are Korean, leading a lot of the dishes to have sort of a Korean-Chinese fusion. You can't go wrong ordering any of the items, from meat to seafood to vegetarian meat substitutes - they're all packed with flavor and offer great portion sizes. I love the honesty of the staff (which some may not be used to) as they will tell you if they think you're ordering too much food / don't think you'll like what you order. The waitress made sure to warn us when ordering the black bean noodles, afraid that it was our first time ordering and we would be scared of the extremely dark colored noodles. A must order for us every visit is the Pong Pong chicken (chicken lollipops that are so easy to eat) and Szechuan Eggplant (garlicky, crispy eggplant. Not insanely spicy and so addictive!) We also loved the vegetarian duck - not that it tasted like duck, but it was still a great, flavorful vegetarian option. This restaurant gets busy fast, especially on weekends, and can be loud at times. As long as you're okay with waiting during busy hours for a server to check up on your table, you'll absolutely love Chef Ping! read more

Chef Ping - Chinese Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

The food was authentic Asian cuisine. The twice cooked pork was extremely tender and rested in the soft, pillowy buns sandwiched with the cabbage. The steamed buns came out splintering hot which made them stick to the plate. I think I would've wanted each bun to be separated by parchment or wax paper because each time anyone would grab a bun, it would tear and fall apart because it was so stuck to the plate. The fish fillets were so soft and tender it made it easy for the elderly family who struggle to chew be able to enjoy it. In contrast, The Pong Pong Chicken was a popular dish--but definitely was tough and hard on teeth for the elderly in our party. The Pong Pong chicken were fried and glazed with a sweet, tangy chili sauce which created a thick coat covering each lollipop of chicken. Although it had the chillies, it wasn't terribly spicy where the pain/heat took away from enjoying the chicken. We asked for The Ping's Chicken Wing to be non-spicy. It was made to order and had a garlic glaze sans the chili. The walnut shrimp was creamy and sweet with the candies walnuts. We ordered two Kings Noodle Platter, one spicy and one non-spicy however felt neither had any flavor. The texture of the noodles were chewy and springy but I was disappointed it tasted a bit bland. The fried dumplings were good but thought it was odd they were all served upside down. It ruined the presentation quality of the dumplings-- felt like they just quickly flung them on the plate and threw them onto the table. The salt and pepper squid were thick dense pieces of squid but felt it was overly breaded. The taste of the excessive fried breading took away from the flavor of the squid. The service was ok. It was VERY busy, numerous parties waiting to be seated, and every server was working hard to keep up with all the orders. We waited really long for each dish to be served. The waitress came by three times surprised herself that dishes were not served yet. Then when the food was delivered, the server kept knocking over my chopsticks or setting the dish on top of the chopsticks or napkin on the table. I recognize all the staff were trying to "hurry" but it felt a bit chaotic. We had to wait long periods of time to get water cups filled and napkins. We were seated at two joined long rectangle tables. Only one had a cloth tablecloth AND plastic disposable tablecloth on top of it. But because of the material of the plastic-y tablecloth it wasn't absorbent so the cups of ice water sweated like crazy and would create puddles on the table and trickle off the side. I was wondering why I kept feeling water on my lap! Despite the little annoyances, I'd still return with family and extended family craving authentic asian cuisine! read more

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Everything I've had is fantastic. The one thing I crave for and miss from my New York roots is spare ribs -- Chef Ping has a great selection, fast service and is consistent in quality. read more

Solid choice if you want food that's better than the strip mall establishments. Everything came out quick, hot and fresh on a relatively busy Thursday evening. Our server was attentive and we got food, and water refills, expeditiously. Food wise, all of the flavors are familiar but unique. The crab Rangoon has a hint of tumeric. The ping wing is garlicky and subtly spicy. The ever present orange chicken had a bit more depth of flavor than the other places. Thankfully nothing was syrupy sweet! Vibe wise, it's the burbs. A competent space with simple decor, it doesn't pretend to be anything it's not. read more

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I am writing this review because this happened two times in a row at this restaurant. We ordered Peking noodles and noodle soup. The Peking noodles came out 20 mins before the soup noodles did. As you can see in the picture, my son had finished eating his meal when mine came out. When things like this happen, most restaurants would comp you the dish- nope, not here. I am going to Yu's from now on. read more

Chef Ping - Badly timed meal - Chinese Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Great Chinese restaurant in the suburbs! The service and vibe of the restaurant is great and a nice spot to have dinner. We ordered spring rolls, the fried eggplant dish, and some noodles. There were many vegetarian options which was great! I really enjoyed the eggplant and the spring rolls but the noodles were for me. Also they provide green tea which is amazing! Would definitely come back and recommend to anyone to try out! Also the pricing is very affordable. read more

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Came by for an early dinner without a reservation on a Saturday evening, was told previously that they only accept reservations for groups over 6 people. We were seated after waiting about 15 minutes, there was plenty of parking. The food itself came out promptly. I would recommend the orange beef and the pom pom chicken wings, but are crunchy and delicious. The salt and pepper tofu was a little bit too salty for my preference, however the other adults in the group enjoyed it. Generally everything you order from here is pretty good, and they also have some more unique Chinese dishes (ex. sea cucumber). On our way out the line was out the door, so I guess if you're going to come later - make a reservation with a bigger group! Definitely worth a stop in when you are in the mood for Chinese and in the suburbs. read more

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Is it the absolute best Chinese food I'd had? No. But it's certainly well over average and can't beat the price. The place is always busy. Of the few times I'd come--three times in two months lol--it's been packed every time. I had learned my lesson and made a reservation last time I went and even then, we had to wait a good 10 minutes for them to clear the large enough spot for my group. Food, no matter what you order seem to hit the spot. I have a very specific set of dishes I get usually, which is definitely out of character for me. I usually like to rotate what I order when I'm dining out, but this is one of the places I come to take care of a very specific fix, so it's been difficult to venture out. I was fortunate to have come out with a bigger group last time to be able to order more than a few other dishes to try and I was super happy about everything I'd tried. Servers are..efficient first and foremost. No small chats and straight to the point, which is a great thing for a restaurant as busy as Ping. At any given second, there are at least ten pairs of eyes staring down each table to figure out if they're done with their meal. The server has no business messing around with each client. All I could think was that the table rotation's gotta be crazy here. As long as they operate at the rate, the efficiency and the quality they do, which I don't see why not, there's absolutely no reason I would stop coming here. Maybe I'll have to pick a better time then peak lunch/dinner hours than I have been.. I would recommend Ping to anyone who likes Korean Chinese food. read more

We were really excited to try chef ping only to find we don't understand the hype. We got there about 45 minutes before their afternoon closure and felt super rushed to place an order. The servers would only give us a couple minutes because the kitchen closed 45 minutes later. They kept coming back every two minutes to see what we decided. Then came the food which was just average at best. The moo shoo pork was basically brought using Mexican tortillas and was very greasy. The sesame beef I do have to say was good. Appetizers were not great either. Definitely won't be going back. read more

I wanted to eat authentic Chinese and we were in the Schaumburg area. We stopped by Chef ping restaurant around 730 pm It was super crowded and there was at least 30-40 min wait! They don't take reservations below party of 6 people. The food ordered was delicious- we had Kung pao chicken and shrimp, shrimp dumplings, egg drop soup! The quantity of these items were good enough for two people. No left overs !! The service was super fast despite the wait. They also offer complementary tea if you like Chinese tea! read more

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One of the few legitimate and authentic Chinese restaurants in the Chicago land area. We are told that the lead chef is Chinese from Korea. The steamed whole fish was totally delicious and done to perfection as were the sauteed noodles with seafood. Then we ended with the eight treasures rice dessert green tea ice cream and red bean ice cream. Absolutely scrumptious. We intend to return often read more

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Chef Ping is one of my top 3 Chinese restaurants in the 'burbs to get Chinese food! My family and I have been dining here for the last 15+ years! We have a lot of Chinese friends who got us hooked on Chef Ping when it first opened decades ago--and they, like me, continue to come back! In fact, I came back on 1/18 and ordered $326 of take out (that amount includes $65 tip and tax)! My order was accurate and ready on time--and most of all, fresh, hot, and wonderfully spectacularly DELICIOUS!! The employees here- from the hostess, to the servers, and the folks who give me my take out orders -- have always been pleasant, professional and efficient. Plus, the place is clean and usually has seating for me and my guests whenever we dine in! I really question the truthfulness of all the bad feedback they get, having dined here for decades with my predominantly Asian family and huge social circle of Chinese friends--all of whom have ordered and eaten a ton of their food and almost everything on their huge, interesting and delicious menu! read more

Chef Ping - My delicious take out order from 1/18/2026!!! - Chinese Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Food is delicious !!! Service is not good although it depends of course who your server might be. Ambiance is ok, but it's noisy and waaaaay too many kids. read more

Very first time here for my dad's 70th birthday and was super impressed by the food. We had a private room that was ready just in time for our reservation. We ordered a bunch of dishes and I feel like this has been the most authentic chinese restaurants I have been to since living in the US. The place is pretty nice. But patking can be a bit of a challenge. We had Egg Drop Soup, Stemed Fish, Chow Mien, Crisoy Duck, Fried Lobster, Bok Choy, Beef and Tofu dish (forgot the name), Sea Urchin? At least i thibk it was. Everything was very tasty and seasoned well! I feel like the timing of the dishes coming out was a bit on the slow side but hey almost every table finished the food. Definitely coming back for more! Happy eating! read more

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The sesame chicken and garlic beef were delicious! The service was friendly and fast and the restaurant was bustling from obviously really good food. read more

I absolutely love the food at this location. It is a usually busy spot as it is popular. I usually order takeout but I've eaten in about 1 time and had an overall great experience. Once you walk in, the building greets you with amazing smells. The staff are very nice and I will continue to keep this place in my favorites! read more

A couple friends hyped up Chef Ping for their Korean Chinese options. Most of the menu is American Chinese, but we were here for the Jajangmyeon and Jjampong. Four of us stopped by this past Saturday evening for dinner. The restaurant is pretty big and full of people. Fortunately, we were able to get a table without waiting. Overall, the service was quick and we got our food in a timely manner. SZECHWAN STRING BEAN This was fine. We wanted vegetables and the string beans had a good texture and the flavor was good. I would recommend if you are looking for a vegetable dish. NOODLE IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE I shared the jajangmyeon with a friend and we thought it was extremely bland, like they forgot to add salt to the black bean sauce. The black bean sauce had a strong black bean flavor, but that didn't help because it was bland. The onions and other toppings could have stir-fried a bit to bring out more flavor. Noodle texture was fine. This was meh. SESAME CHICKEN The four of us shared the sesame chicken which had a vibrant and tangy flavor. However, it was pretty dry and felt overcooked. It went well with rice, but this was nothing to write home about. My friends who ordered the PING'S NOODLE SOUP (jjampong) thought it wasn't too spicy and that there was a lot of sesame oil in the broth. I don't think we were too impressed with the food we got this time around. The portions were massive, though, and the prices were fair. read more

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We came by for dinner on a Saturday night. There were 6 of us, we had called ahead to try to make a reservation but they told us that the tables were first come first serve. We came by around 5pm and were quoted 45 minutes for our table. And we decided to wait, hoping that it may be shorter but it truly was the full 45 minutes. Once seated it took about 5 minutes for someone to over to us to bring us waters. But after that we were ready to order so we put everything in at once and told them to bring it out as it is ready because we were READY to eat. Surprisingly all of the food came out quickly. We started with the crab shu Mai after being recommended it, unfortunately it was not a fave at our table. We also got the jelly fish salad, and the juicy wings. The wings were super flavorful and crispy, while the jelly fish salad wasn't my cup of tea, my parents said it reminded them of their childhood and they loved it. For our entrees we got the salt and pepper Japanese tofu, walnut shrimp, Mongolian beef, pineapple fried rice, canton flat noodles and a few other dishes. We loved all of them. The only thing we wish was that the fried rice, was more fried. It tasted like fresh rice with all of the ingredients rather than a true fried rice. But all of our dishes were fresh, not salty, not sweet and the portions were great for sharing and for the price. I wish we got to see a drink menu, we would've ordered some but I did get told they don't have fruit smoothies either. All in all, we had a great experience. But I think I will result to ordering carry out in the future rather than waiting for dine in. read more

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LOVE everything about this place. I've been going here for years. They have a full bar you can also eat at. The bartenders are really friendly and they handle the massive togo operation. They can get really busy because the food is outstanding. Reasonable prices, large portions, great service & turnaround time for your meal. My favorite dish is Pings Noodle Platter. Hot and sour soup is also delish. I've been told there's a back room for a larger party. read more

Its always crowded. The front desk girls are nice and friendly. The staff if as rude as u can get unless u speak chinese, then they sit and chat and ignore u. If Americans did that to them, the place would shut down. The food and portions are fantastic no matter what u get. Their spicy dishes arent that hot, even the Kung Pao. The staff rarely fills ur water and if call for them,they give the face. It didnt change for us the 3 times there. Its worth the trip but i warned u. Sorry, just telling it as i saw it. read more

We've been the many times. Food is always good there. Definitely a place for Korean/ Chinese foods to go to.

We came for a quick lunch and it did not disappoint! The price was great and the food was delicious! We had a real nice waiter too! I had the seafood platter and it was huge! I had leftovers for the next day! read more

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Recently had bday celeb with friends here and I just want to update that the food is still yummy. They could accomodate your request to make the sauce on the side.the chicken is good, my fave is still the szechuan eggplant. Service is superb here. The place is nice and it's alwats a good place to bring family and friends. read more

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The Chinese food had hair in it... still good food but cold. Our server was very nice and respectful. The setting was nice and relaxing. I would go back but improve on cleanliness. read more

You want to like Chef Ping..... Great Soups/ Egg Rolls were small but very well prepared/ Fried Rice was Excellent- We ordered the Peking Duck & it was very DRY - The pancakes served with the Duck was overcooked. The Restaurant became packed after 6:30pm on a Tuesday night. Perhaps Peking Duck is not the right menu selection for this Restaurant. read more

What can I say this place is heaven. It is like the best anime made into a food even though it is Chinese food, not Japanese. I had to come back here after years of living in Florida. The mango shrimp this is like an orgasim in my mouth. I dreamed and pined for it for years. Yum yum. read more

We came here close to 8 pm. You'll find parking in the front, side, and back of the restaurant. We only had to wait a min before they seated us. Service was superb throughout dinner. Our server put in our orders immediately. It took 10 mins to get all of our orders. We ordered walnut shrimp, crispy fried intestine, Ping's chicken wing, and 8 treasure. I'm going to tell you right off the bat, that portions were never reduced. They still make large portions enough to take home. I know one or two people said they think the restaurant reduced the portions but they're wrong. Remember folks, don't listen to anyone with less than 8 reviews. I would encourage everyone that reads this, to try out dishes they normally don't eat. Get away from all of the typical Americanized Chinese dishes like Mongolian beef, sesame chicken, kung pao something, etc. -Walnut shrimp 5/5 - shrimp is of substantial size, I was surprised to see how large they are. They were beautifully cooked and well sauced. -Crispy fried intestine 5/5 - very tender, moist, and full of flavor. You want to take a piece, lightly dip it in the salt, and eat it with white rice. That way, if it gets too salty, the white rice will help lessen that saltiness. -Ping's chicken wing 5/5 - skin was very crispy. I love hearing that light crunch when you bite into it. Good amount of sauce for flavor. It wasn't spicy. -8 treasure 5/5 - this one has sea cucumber which is pretty expensive if you look further on the menu. You get 8 different ingredients in here. They do have some peppers, I would avoid them if you don't want your mouth on fire. read more

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