FYI vacation from 10/10/20 to 11/5/2025. Love the clear pork broth, very consistent, been going for over 10 years. I just happened to go at the wrong time. read more

Double Happiness - Vacation! - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I always enjoy discovering Teochew restaurants when I travel, as it brings back memories of my childhood when my mom would take me to her favorite spots. The menu here is concise, written in multiple languages, and offers a straightforward selection. The service is efficient, and the dining room, while unpretentious, serves its purpose well. The food was fantastic. I started with the shrimp rolls, which were perfectly fried. The fried turnip cake made for a great appetizer. The siu mai was also a standout, complementing the meal beautifully. You can't go wrong with any of the noodle soups, and be sure to add some fried garlic and pickled chilies for an extra kick. The broth was rich and flavorful, and while the noodle soup isn't heavy on protein, it's more than satisfying. read more

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Came in here on a rainy Sunday for lunch with my partner to grab some soup after a late night of drinking. This is very much a family-run hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant (Teochew Chinese to be specific) and very much a diamond in the rough! Not much ambiance or character, but you absolutely go for the hearty and comfort-type meals. It's a cash-only and no frills. We ordered two different soups and they were delicious. The broth was delicious, the noodles were delicious.. literally perfect! The price point was average as well. We also loved that they had freshly made fried onions and a variety of other toppings offered at your disposal such as chopped green chilis, chili flakes, sriracha, fish oil, etc. The service was what you'd expect in one of these places. No smiles and straight to the point and very typical. That's also how we knew it was going to bed good. To add, I also got an iced coffee and it was perfect to go with my meal. Will be back! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Double Happiness - Tofu Vegetable Soup - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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 read more

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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 read more

Double Happiness - Dry yellow and white noodle combination - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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. read more

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This place gets easily missed but we always came here growing up and we lived in the area. Very small shop, family run and very small menu but everything is delicious. Nothing has change much which is a good thing. Classic environment and if you are looking for a great bowl of egg noodle soup, this is the place to go! read more

Previously I gave them a 5 Star review. I am not sure why they need to have a new profile just because of some minor renovations. It's still in the same location, and the same owners. Sadly, the grandpa passed away. Perhaps that is also why they moved the counter from the front to the back. They owners still work there, and they are still as friendly as they have always been. The only reason for 4 stars this time is that the food is slightly less better. The broth is more watery. The egg noodles taste store bought. They are less generous with the toppings. The over quality seems a little off. The prices have gone up, but hey I suppose their rent has too. But it still hits the spot for my noodle cravings. And because I have such sentiment for this place, they will always be at the top of my list for spots in Uptown. read more

Food is great and recommend family or couples to try it. The down fall is the restaurant only accept cash. Just remember they close on Tuesday. read more

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 read more

Double Happiness - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The place on Argyle for an inexpensive meal. This place has been around for a very long time. Came in recently and the place been refurbished. It looks spotless in comparison to before. Almost thought it was a different restaurant. The soups are some of the simplest but most affordable prices in the area. Nothing fancy but nothing wrong with the food. Definitely, a place to consider to go to, if you eat out more often than the usual person. I can't compare to much to the past since I don't remember how the food tasted back then. Although it still has a nostalgic feeling coming back to this place. They still have simple noodle soups that you just appreciate. A solid place for a quick lunch. read more

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Sometimes the best places aren't the "glamorous places" or the ones that pop out. But this place, man this place is the best! Its extremely low-key, and it really fits with the vibe of the food. Heartwarming and satisfying soup with perfect noodles to eat. You will never get tired of this place, even if you live 10-20 miles away you'll always find yourself going here read more

Overpriced too salty, just felt like you are drinking msg. The food was really small portioned and wontons lazily assembled. There were literally flies breeding on top of the condiments... read more

Just good stomach warming noodles soups and the pancakes always hit the spot. Make sure to try the bone broth soup when you dine in. Simply delicious food. read more

This place hits the nostalgia spot of sitting in Singapore hawker centers. Very old school and full of grandma's deliciousness. It is traditional Teochew cuisine served here so if you're unfamiliar with it，you might think the food is lacking in taste. Unlike most Chinese places, the cooking does not have a lot of sauce nor is it excessively oily. Condiments are on the table so you're able to adjust to your taste buds. We love the fishball and wonton guay tiao soup. read more

my wife and i love this place. you have to know what to get of course, but the Chaozhou Noodle (either Mee Poh or Mee Kia) are good, and i think this is the only place in the entire midwest that has Teochew styled noodles. so if you are looking for this, this is it. It's pretty good, though the portions are small. Definitely ask for the large, and to do it authentically, tell them you want it "dry" or with the soup on the side. read more

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