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4.5 (19 reviews)
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Tofu Vegetable Soup
Steve A.

Classic old Asian place meant to double your happiness, specializing in Teochew, a type of cooking in the Guangdong region of China. Double Happiness won't make everyone happy. It's because some people will never be happy, so fuck them. Anyone looking for authentic Chinese will be wise to check it out at lunch. There's little here for vegetarians, the only complaint, but it's good for others. Bare bones. It's not exactly a festive atmosphere here. This is why many people get takeout. Authentic though, as a place like this in rural China can easily be imagined. There's not a whole lot for vegetarians, but they do have Tofu Vegetable Soup. It's $7 for a good amount. The food here is lightly spiced. Much milder than other Chinese. The rest of the food menu is stuff like fish balls and pork. Hours are crazy. It's listed as 8 to 5, so it's best to come at lunch. This sure is not a place for a fancy dinner or that kind of spot.

Fried turnip cake
Karen C.

Literally hole in a wall, your classic Asian restaurant. Very affordable and comforting! Assorted Mixed noodle soup- their signature noodles. Good amount of noodles and generous amount of toppings such as shrimp, fishball, squid. Broth is clean and tasty, not overly salty. I particularly like how the noodles are not too soggy, it is the perfect texture. Fried turnip cake- a little different from the typical turnip cake you eat at dim sum restaurant. I believe there is some sticky rice powder in this type of turnip cake such that the texture is a bit gooey almost like mochi. Very interesting texture with crispy edges and sticky center. I saw other customers dipping it in vinegar so I copied them. Not sure if it is the right way to eat it, but the vinegar cuts through the stickiness and grease and made it tastier. Shrimp roll- So crunchy! it's like biting into paper because the skin of the roll is so well fried. There is so much filling that the appetizer alone is actually quite filling. Perfect to share for 2 or even 3 people Double Happiness is a family owned business, so don't expect attentive service. Even the condiments are the bare basics as well. Very good value and great place to have a quick meal!

Teochew fun mein
Phillip T.

Double Happiness is a Teochew noodle shop located on Argyle. This family-run restaurant is known for their Teochew noodle soups, their side dishes, and the addictive fried garlic that you can add to your noodles. I always make it a habit to visit this hole in the wall whenever I'm in Chicago. They've been a long mainstay in the Argyle neighborhood. The neighborhood has seen better days with the pandemic shutting down a lot of local business, but this restaurant remodeled a few years prior and still remains open. Prefacing my review by warning that the noodle soups all have pork in them. If you cannot eat pork, I recommend not visiting since you won't be able to enjoy their noodle soups. FOOD For our visit, we got two #6's, the Assorted Mixed Noodle Soup, the #9, the Fried Radish Cake with Egg, and the #13, the Shrimp Roll. If you don't know what to order, they have pictures behind the counter of their most popular dishes, so just point at those. The star of the show is the Shrimp Roll. Fried to perfection and full of flavor, you cannot go wrong with this. It comes with a sauce, which you can use to help enhance the flavor, but it is not necessary. The Shrimp is a perfect partner to the Noodle Soup as you can use the soup to complement the "yeet hay" of the Shrimp Roll. There are a bunch of options for the noodle soups, but they are in essence very similar. I like to get my egg noodles cut thin, but it's completely up to you. The egg noodles are better than the rice noodles, but, once again, it's completely your preference! Per the usual Teochew tradition, there are a bunch of sauces provided at the table. I heavily recommend using the fried garlic sauce and adding it to your noodle soup to give it even more flavor! The Fried Radish Cake is hit or miss. It used to be much better in the past, but there wasn't too much flavor in the actual Radish Cake this time around. If you only want one appetizer, choose the Shrimp Roll. SERVICE Standard Asian small family restaurant service. Walk in, sit down, they bring you a menu, order with the server, they bring you food, pay at the counter. Because it's standard Asian small family restaurant service, the service you receive may vary from visit to visit. The servers are very friendly with their regulars, especially if you speak the language, but they generally leave you alone otherwise. They are quite responsive if you ask for something though, but sometimes, they will disappear into the kitchen. With service like this, you know it's an authentic restaurant! COST Noodle soup ran about $11-12/bowl, which is pretty cheap. For what you are getting, the price is a steal. I can't remember how much the appetizer cost, but I think it was around $8-$9 for an appetizer. SETTING Double Happiness is a hole in the wall, so the decor isn't too much to write about. There is a TV though, which is nice if you need a distraction while you are waiting. As mentioned, Argyle has seen busier days. However, parking still might be a bit difficult during peak hours. Sometimes you can grab a spot on the main street, but there is usually parking on the side streets. Double Happiness is also right next to the train station, so if you travel by train, you can get here pretty easily. Double Happiness doesn't get too busy, so you will never have to wait for a table, especially if you come for dinner. It's great for a quick meal! Double Happiness is the ultimate hole in the wall experience. Don't let the decor fool you, you can't get a better noodle soup for a better price! 4.75/5

Dry yellow and white noodle combination
Alexander T.

Nice mom and pop shop Tieu chow or chew chow food. Had less condiments than the usual Tieu chow restaurant. Missing the sate. Got the yellow and white noodle combination dry. Little bland without it. I would give it a 3.5 stars. Turnip cake doesn't have turnip just flower and egg. It's cash only

Teochew siu mai - meatball in broth
Elvin C.

Food options are on the first page of the menu and I'd focus on getting a noodle soup from the multiple options there. We wound up getting an assorted noodle wonton soup and the fish fillet rice stick soup. Complementing the meal were you-tiao for soup dunking, their regional Teochew siu mai (meatball in broth), and radish cake with egg. Love adding the fried garlic condiment at the table to the soups.

Alvin T.

Before reading here is some background on Teochew cooking, their use of flavoring is much less heavy-handed then other Chinese food. That being said, if you find yourself here order the meepok soup, chai tau kueh and siew mai (not the HK siew mai you are thinking of) The way they cook the food is nostalgic, think of your aunt cooking lunch for you. The location is discreet but upon entering you are a lot of old folks that just hang out here

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Absolute best noodles! Hands down my favorite restaurant. Dry wide noodles are all you need in life.

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MCCB was on my list of places to try while visiting Chicago's Chinatown, and it did not disappoint!…read moreI arrived right when they opened and was seated pretty quickly, but there was already a line forming outside. I tried the spicy chicken, noodles, and dumplings. The portions are generous and everything is definitely shareable, so I'd recommend ordering a few dishes to try. The food had great flavor, and the spicy chicken definitely brings the heat! Overall, a great experience! I'd recommend getting there early and coming hungry because this place gets busy. And don't forget to leave your name and a little message on their wall before you leave!

Modern Chinese Cook Book…read more.. Just in case you're wondering what it stands for and no I had no idea but did notice a cookbook in the restaurant but still didn't put two and two together. This Chinese restaurant is located on the ground floor in Chinatown and from the outside you have no idea what they have to offer even as you enter this cozy spot dishes out some serious bites. Menu takes a moment to figure out as they have dishes but are able to serve it with various sauces/or protein and does have indications of the spiciness level which surely helps in the decision making and be mindful as it all are served family style. My very first meal in Chicago I was ready for anything and the first impression was impressive for me personally as everything came out fast and hot and done right along with lovely presentation a quick pic was all it took as we were hungry. - Sour Pickle and Fish Fillet Soup It had the numbing sauce which I didn't understand and was afraid until I tried it and actually loved it the sour picked paired perfectly and that numbing soup was just that lol but wasn't spicy just left literally an impression on my palate - Chicken Egg Roll was just that very crispy and delicious though the presentation was unique as it came with a bowl of sauce packets - Cheng Du Spicy Wonton was probably one of my favorite simple but full of flavor drenched with sauce as it had a kick but not too spicy - American Broccoli with Flank Steak the classic that was good veggies done just right and tender meat - Eggplant Spicy Garlic Sauce was another favorite though I love eggplant it was tender and saucy that was a tad salty but gave it a good kick - Cold Noodle with Sesame Sauce was the last that we ordered so I was already getting filled up but it was nice and light that did accent and balance out the rest of the meal. Service is very nice and friendly especially with all of our questions since it was our first time and didn't disappoint and can see why there's always a wait and yes it's worth it if you're ever in Chinatown. Thank you!

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My wife and I were craving noodle soup but didn't want to have to travel all the way to China town…read more Fortunately this place was within a 10 minute walk from our hotel so we arrived right when they opened. Upon entry the décor is super modern and sparkling clean. We ended up sharing the Taiwanese Beef Noodle soup, the Red Chili Chicken, with a side of String Beans & Pork which were all fantastic! The noodles had the perfect amount of bounce and chew while the soup was incredibly beefy loaded with thick and tender pieces of meat. This 100% hit the spot! But our favorite was for sure the Red Chili Chicken. The batter is super crispy without being too dense. It almost feels like the batter expands into a hardened shell that is great at absorbing all of the chili oil spice along with the Sichuan flavor. Absolutely addicting and also paired well with the string beans and pork. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. The food may seem pricey at first, but after you taste the quality it is worth every penny. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of their menu because they are truly masters of their craft. 10/10 would highly recommend!

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I haven't been to a MingHin location in over 6 years, and after having dinner here last weekend, I…read morewish I could come back again tomorrow already haha. We ordered like the PERFECT amount of food and best variety. Roast duck: I honestly don't know if I've ever had duck before, but I'm a duck believer now. The skin on theirs was the perfect crispy shatter texture and the duck was sooooo juicy! I don't know why I was always so worried about it being gamey. They give you fluffy steamed bao buns, a sauce, and scallions on the side as well as duck fried rice! Turnip cake: Obviously a must any time I come to dim sum. I've never seen turnip in any other form than this. Japanese salt & pepper tofu: My FAVORITE dish ever. Any fried salt & pepper tofu always makes me happy. They use a creamy egg-like tofu and the outside is lightly crispy with amazing aromatics stir fried in. Steamed white rice on the side is perfect with this. Loved everything else my dinner buds picked and we were super full by the end! Service was good and food came out fast and scorching hot! ***Parking in the area is treacherous (not the restaurants fault, but reconsider driving if possible bc cell signal can be zero to none around the garages if you get lucky) ***Their website allows you to request a reservation as long as it's 3 hours before your desired time. We came on a Saturday evening around dinner time and there was plenty of room for us to get a table immediately as walk-ins!

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