I've been here twice and both times it was outstanding. This place has something to please both those stuck to their tried and true Americanized "Chinese" food (the big menu), and those wanting to try something new and perhaps less Americanized (little yellow menu). Honestly, if you are going to go to China town, I suggest you get out of your Sesame Chicken and Egg Roll rut. First time I came here I had the Singapore noodles - awesome sauce, lots of veggies and meat, and most memorably HUGE chunks of Shiitake mushroom. The salt and pepper tofu was the surprise winner of the meal - tiny fried tofu pillows packed with flavor. The second time I had the scallops with asparagus. Did you ever see Return of the Dragon where the restaurant owners have to call in Bruce Lee to fight the mob guy trying to extort money from them? I'm convinced the same thing happened here, except the mob guys were giant alien asparagus. Because that is the only way I can explain to myself how they managed to put such GIGANTIC chunks of asparagus in this dish! (Perfectly cooked mind you). The sauce complimented the flavors of the scallop and asparagus excellently, and the dish was just outstanding. The service here has always been incredibly friendly and helpful. And every time I've gone, I've been surrounded by happy families and large groups of people enjoying a pleasant meal. I know there are lots of places to try in Chinatown, but this place just keeps pulling me back in. But, thankfully, I don't mind. read more

Fast service and excellent dim sum. I went after work on a Friday, about 6:00 and the place was pretty empty. They could have used a bit more selection on the menu, but all in all I walked away very satisfied. They have a scenic 2nd floor view of the Chinatown streetscape too. I imagine this is a great place to watch the Chicago Marathon, from the window-side tables. read more

they make decent cantonese food here bt you got to special order it. i was really scared to eat here when i sat down and noticed i was the only chinese person in this packed place and they offered chop suey and egg foo young on the menu! looked like everyone was gobbling down the food with good cheer though. but the staff was friendlier than average chinatown and they were willing to make stuff not on the menu. they make a really good sauteed watercress. the chilean seabass dish is pretty good too. i liked the portraits of the various emperors on the walls but thought they should've been more grand looking. they looked more like portraits of imperial ministers rather than the actual emperors. read more

Emperor's Choice offers the very best versions of your standard dishes found at Chinese restaurants everywhere. Think Kung Pao Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, hot and sour soup, etc. For this reason, Emperor's Choice is very popular with non-Chinese people. Picky and/or unadventurous diners (or members of their parties) can rest assured that they will find expertly prepared versions of their favorite Chinese dishes. read more

This place has good reviews and seemed reliable. Most people have a dish or two that they use as a litmus to see how good a place is. For me it's General Tsos chicken and/or sesame chicken since they are essentially the same thing (Chinese American, obviously) Their sesame chicken and general Tsos were sub par, even by miami standards which are really low. They did use good chicken and ingredients as far as I could tell, but the flavor and sauce were both lacking, and the chicken wouldn't have really stuck to the rice. Delivery took 70 minutes. Minimum order for delivery says $20 which is a decent amount plus its mandatory $4 delivery fee, before you tip. Gets pricy. Bottom line, is say this place is "ok" and you won't risk getting food poisoning but if you are looking for a general Tsos fix don't waste it on this place. Egg rolls were 'ok', wonton soup was 'good' to 'very good'. Cheers read more

1) How is this place Zagat rated?!? 2) How can you screw up cashew chicken? 3) What kind of Chinese restaurant charges for tea and doesn't serve oranges (or at least some kind of fruit) at the end? PS- The roast duck was dry/overcooked. Would've given this 0 stars if I could. read more

Over rated on yelp. Soup was acceptable, food service egg rolls, processed chicken in chicken and black bean sauce. Soupy.

The Singapore Noodle and Moo Shoo pork was fabulous. Orange chicken not so much. Loved the service. Plates were clean and beautiful. Plastic rather than disposable chopsticks. Tasty sauces - which truly differentiates Chinese resturants. read more

Delicious meal! For starters the seaweed soup with pork set the stage for an amazing meal! The Chinese broccoli with shrimp was excellent and paired nicely with the Crispy Chilean Sea Bass. Service was very pleasant and very efficient . Overall experience super fantastic read more

We have tried no less than 5 restaurants at the "newer" Chinatown "mall" but were disappointed time after time... from flavorless food to horrible service; always something but NEVER great dishes. So today we ventured across the street to the original strip and went into 3 places but none seemed to be using a wok. Noodle joints, bbq 'advertised' joint, and then took the yelp 4 star recommended EMPEROR's CHOICE RESTAURANT for our newest dining experience. Glad we did, FANTASTIC FRIENDLY SERVICE (we left a BIG tip for that pleasure) plus the BEST food yet in CHINATOWN! We had 2 dishes; Triple delight with broad noodle (N4, DRY CANTONESE CHOW FUN) fresh from the wok was great! Tender beef, perfect shrimp, and large pieces of chicken. PORK Egg Foo Young equally as good with tender chunks of pork and thickened beef gravy! The EFY was NOT OILY either. We WILL be back... no upcharge for crispy noodle, tea, OR rice. You are now our new 'go to' place in CHINATOWN! ATTENTION TOURISTS & RESIDENTS: From downtown we always take the water taxi (senior discount daily pass only $6) and the ride home AT DUSK is spectacular! Always enjoying Chicago's skyline day or night! read more

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I have never actually ate at Emperor's Choice Restaurant. I only go here for take out. But I absolutely love it. It's my go to Chinese restaurant. I love the price, the specials, the sides, the orange chicken, yum. Everything is always so hot when we pick it up, and by the time we bring it home, it's still hot. Love this place, can't go wrong. read more

Delicious appetizers! Must try the egg rolls, they are some of the best we ever had! We also had the chicken and broccoli, shrimp fried rice, and stir fried clams which were all great. Affordable night out! read more

This is my second review of this restaurant, but my first review of the current, new mmanagement. The newer, intended to be hipper, decor actually took the whole romantic notion of a Chinatown restaurant away. It now has an "awkward" vibe; a kind of an identity crises, if you will. The food might be the same as before on the most part, but it doesn't "taste" as good because the atmosphere doesn't quite fit the food and the mood. They also raised the prices, which causes you to be more critical. This used to be our go-to, nice-dinner, special occasion, take-your-time-and-enjoy-it kind of place even you did already pay more than your average Chinatown restaurant prices. And it used to remind me of the same kind of nostalgic, old school（in a very good way）experiences you'd get from places like the Palmer House, or Marshall Field's. Now, it's ordinary at best and has totally lost its original charms. You used to also feel they'd take good care of you when you dined there, that's gone too. What a shame! read more

This restaurant is a great stop in China Town. Wonderful food, large portions, friendly and attentive staff make this a great place to stop when you're hungry. Combine that with free almond cookies after your meal and it's a win win! FYI - lunch specials are not available on the weekends. read more

Ace service, bomb food, and pretty clean for the average Chinatown eatery. To me, this speaks 5 stars. Make sure you get the family dinner, it gives good portions at a good price! read more

My favorite restaurant in Chinatown! I found this place by accident and Im in love ever since. Food is always great! Seafood is always fresh! If you love shrimps you must try salt and pepper shrimps! read more

Delicious food, and copious amounts. Very welcoming staff that are always there to fulfill any need. Will definitely come back again.

First time being here it's a small but comfortable place to eat. Food was great with good distinct flavors, we ordered com pow chicken and Lo Mein chicken. Plates are usually one size and they are a pretty decent size plate for two or three people. We had to take our left overs to go. Place is a little pricy on some things but it's well worth the money, average plates are $10 and up. Very happy with today's visit our mixed drinks were strong but I actually like them like that. read more

I guess I really don't go to Chinatown as frequently as I thought, because the restaurant that I've always visited (to be honest, it was the first place I went and I never felt like I needed to try anywhere new) was closed, and the people in a nearby store said that it had been closed for a while. Really sad. So I was hungry and felt that if emperors would choose a place, it's good enough for a pleb like me. It was okay. I think I've heard people talk about Emperor's Choice as being awesome, and they have good reviews in the window, but I didn't think it was that great. My food was alright while I ate it, but as I was walking with my leftovers later, I couldn't stop wondering who was farting, if it was that old woman next to me who smelled so bad, and, later, if I was somehow shooting off silent-but-deadlies so silent I didn't even know. Then I realized it was my food. It seriously smelled really bad. I don't know. Yuck. My companion also felt that her food was less than awesome, and said that the meat was overcooked and too tender. I don't think that that's really a problem, but I guess for her it was. Different tastes. Anyway, I wouldn't discourage anyone from going there, and I think a lot of other people like it (we were there at a very non-peak meal time and the dining room was probably around half-capacity), but I think that next time I head to Chinatown I'll go somewhere else. read more

Yum. Finally I've found my go to Cantonese Chinese food place. Great for pick up, large portions, classic flavors. It's all you need in Chinese carry out. Get the pan fried noodles, they're perfectly soft and crunchy & not too greasy. read more

The service was friendly and efficient. Food came out hot. The quality of the food was good. Everything was flavorful. Although the potstickers arrived burnt, they were still okay. It was definitely a fresher Chinese food experience when compared to local takeout. However, not really beyond an average Chinese food in general. The restaurant was clean and neat in the dining area, though the bathroom was less than appealing. The floor was sticky, paper tissue balled up and thrown about and the air was anything but fresh. But overall, though not great, this is an okay choice to dine in Chinatown. read more

You should really try the shark fins soup. It's so delicious, it's criminal! It's to die for!

very very very good whole baked fish. I think the most special aspect of the place is the seafood. 5 stars on the fish. Also, some of the tastiest shrimp dishes I have ever had in Chicago. Alot of fun in a big group like on Christmas Day or during Chinese new Year festivities. Our favorite Chinese place in Chinatown proper. For the quality of food not terribly expensive and portions generous. 2 dishes feed 3 easily. read more

Our favorite Chinese food takeout/delivery! Food is always good, huge portions and reasonably priced. Delivery is super fast. Huge menu of items. General Tso is some of the best I've ever had. We've also eaten in the restaurant a number of times, staff is very friendly- service is quick and pleasant. Highly recommend read more

We got food and we couldn't finish it at all, thats not the bad part, we told the lady if we can get boxes to take our food home, she took our plates which we thought it weird. But now we know why.. she put these BIG plates of food into little containers into a big tall brown bag, and we noticed when we got home that more than half of our food is missing. She took our plates to put less food into the boxes for us to take home then put it into the big tall brown bag to look like theres more food than there is. Never coming back here again. read more

Amazing food and the food was warm when I got it, their fried rice hit the spot and their curry chicken was to die for

Great delivery, food arrived hot and crisp (egg rolls, complimentary crab rangoon), soups were steaming and flavorful. Shanghai noodles spectacular. Awesome delivery packaging, too. read more

This was the most bland Chinese food I have ever eaten in my life. Dare I speak of the mutant broccoli that look like the size of plums. I will say that delivery was crazy fast, but I like to eat my Asian food with flavor. Gonna start sticking with my Thai and Japanese establishments. I seriously can't order from them again. read more

I've been eating at this place for the past 8 years and they have been continuously updating their menu and decor. Food is tasty especially if you like spicy food and all ingredients are cooked correctly especially the vegetables that always taste delicious and are always crispy. Service is extremely prompt and welcoming which doesn't happen often in Chinatown read more

This is the worst Chinese food I have ever in my life tasted. My boyfriend and I ordered the fried shrimp appetizer, veggie dumplings, sweet and sour chicken, and general tso chicken. The fried shrimp was soaked in complete oil. Although the batter tasted good it was only because of how much oil was left inside of it. I can literally taste the grease all around my lips after each bite. I was extremely disappointed with their veggie dumplings. They were completely dried out and just stuck to each other and on the cabbage. As I tried to take a piece, it kept on falling apart. Both of the chicken dishes were extremely disappointing. The chicken tasted completely dried out and had a taste as if it had been reheated. I'm not sure if we came on a day where the chef was lazy but I would never return to this place. It was just a total fail and I wish I could have had a good food experience in China town but that wasn't the case. Either these reviewers don't know what good Chinese food is or we just came on a wrong day. I feel bad for giving this place one star because the service was good and our server was really nice so I had to add an extra star. As far as the food goes I would rate it one star. I don't recommend this place if you're wanting good Chinese food in china town. I'm pretty sure there are way better places than here. read more

Emperor's Choice Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid delivery option at the Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place. Both Wonton Soup and Eggrolls were above average and the Salt and Pepper Shrimp was quite nice. read more

My fiancé and I ordered from this restaurant last week. I have been trying various Chinese places in the city to find a great one! To me, the food had highs and lows. We had the crab Rangoon which I thought were really good. The pork lo mein was also excellent. You could tell the veggies were really fresh. The General Tso chicken was not quite what I expected, the sauce was very thin, but the chicken itself was good. The dumplings were very doughy. At first, I thought the food was kind of expensive, but you do get a lot, we had dinner for two people for two nights. I would recommend ordering food from here, but may skip the general tsos and try another entree next time. Also be prepared for a bit higher price. read more

Delivery was very quick, we thought the egg rolls and pork fried rice were pretty good. The general t'sos chicken was ok, I have had better. read more

Ordered delivery to our hotel based on overall YELP reviews. Young man delivering was very personable. The food arrived sooner than predicted, was hot and as ordered. Sadly, there was nothing that good about the taste. Did not like their egg roll or dumplings. The fried chicken rice had no flavor. The sweet & sour chicken was soggy in its sauce. Expected more based on reviews. read more

Great traditional chinese! Good delivery too, food arrived on time and hot. Highly recommend.

My current go to for Chinese delivery. Ordering online through yelp is easy and delivery is always fast and hot. The food is tasty.

I highly recommend this place. It feels good to know that when you go to a restaurant they appreciate you. I want to try other restaurants in the area, but this place will always have my support. Not only is the food good, but it's fresh. When comparing this restaurant to those outside of Chinatown in other neighborhoods, it's not the same. If you want good quality food and food that will taste good days later....this is your spot! I'm never disappointed. read more

Bland and not fresh. Frozen packaged dumplings in chinatown? Mushy spring rolls, barely cooked chicken, and calamari. I could go on. I've been to Chinatown in NYC and San Francisco and never had such awful chinese food. read more

Tried a few places in Chinatown and this place has the best Salt and Pepper Shrimp of any of them. Don't go crazy ordering food here or you'll go broke! It's certainly not cheap but well worth the extra money. We also usually get the fried rice which is also pretty good. No question I would bring anybody here because of the great quality of the food and quick service. read more

Great Customer service. The food was delicious. They use good quality chicken and beef. Very good food.