Everytime I order from here I am completely unsatisfied. One time I ordered lo mein and received boiled noodles. This time i ordered an eggroll and it was filled with shrimp (which i am allergic to) and I ordered sesame chicken and it barely has any chicken in it. I included a photo of my meal. read more

Fortune House - Never ever again.I ordered an eggroll and it was filled with shrimp... Im allergic! Not to mention how cheap they are with the meat. - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm so bummed. They were delivering to my neighborhood (+ work) for quite some time, and now we're suddenly "out of range". This was the ONE place I could order congee from, when I'm under the weather or randomly craving it. Their pork buns also had the right meat to bun ratio, which is tough to find outside of Chinatown, let alone in a delivery service situation. Tip: Stick to the items that are popular on the delivery service recommendation site, and you won't go wrong. read more

I rarely write yelp reviews. But I love this place. I've been trying to find a Chinese restaurant that keeps alive a certain type of Chinese-American food (created by Cecilia Chang in the 1970s), and this is it. If you grew up in NY eating Chinese food in the 1980s, before the influence of places like Grand Szechuan, you'll love the food here. They have a lot of dishes prepared old-school--szechuan beef, chicken with broccoli and served with an army's worth of rice. And I even heard from friends that this was one of Norman Mailer's favorite restaurant in Brooklyn Heights. So there you have it. read more

Born and raised in BK, why would anyone go here for Chinese food. Local restaurants are way better, don't waste your time and money here. I ordered chicken wings and pork fried rice. The fried rice wasn't bad but the chicken wings were terrible, not the seasoning best for chicken wings. I also ordered the steak fillet with black pepper sauce, what a mistake! The steak was fried so hard I could barely taste anything, it didn't taste like steak at all! Please save your money and go to a local Chinese place. The place was clean and the service was good but not good enough for me to go back. It's all about the food! read more

Food there is good and pretty consistent, for I've been here many times. The staff that work there are not friendly and makes me not want to return. There's nothing better than saying to the person you're paying, "Thank you", twice and they don't respond or even look at you. read more

Solid old school school NYC Chinese food restaurant. Affordable lunch specials with good service.

Good value for the money. Don't expect miracles. Food is good, restrooms are clean. Portions are really big. Staff OK. If you feel like Chinese food and live in the neighborhood, good choice read more

Fortune House - Lo Mein - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Old place. Run down. But good food. Singapore mai fun was the best he'd had said my teen son. He wanted another dish . My Thai red curry was ok. Lots of veggies though. Beer is $3.50. Soda $1.50 average dish $11 read more

This physically close to Chinatown, you would expect slightly better Asian fare, yet Fortune House is simple adequate. The decor reminds you of the ending to A Christmas Story, which the food is pretty standard modern Chinese takeout. The quality seems to vary as some items are very low on the MSG (see salt) while others seem to be drowning in it. Overall, the staff are friendly and the food is fast. If you are craving no frills, standard Chinese, stop by. Otherwise, take the 4 train to Canal Street. read more

520 = Ten years of living in Brooklyn, once a week at Fortune House. That's at least how many times I ordered my dinner from this Fabulous chinese food haven. Is it to die for chinese cuisine from another planet? No. Is it totally consistent every time - yes. Is it fresh vegetables, tender meats, delicious sauces (but not tooo much sauce) and fresh moist rice every time? you betcha. Now, to the poor delivery guys who had to go out more than once to the same address on Hicks street, because I had ordered my Chicken Fried Rice and my roommate decided that she has to have it now that it smells so good and you had to come out again, even in the snow on your little bike - Sorry:-) But it's so darn good!!! read more

Stepping into Fortune House is like being transported back in time to the late 70's early 80's, since that's when it looks like they last redecorated. If you get there in the early evening, retirees from the highrises across the street will be leaving, having started dining at 5. I don't advocate making a special trip to go to this place, but if you live or work in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, or Vinegar Hill and you don't feel like schlepping to Chinatown, by all means try it. The food is nothing spectacular, just good Chinese comfort food. This place is a Brooklyn Heights version of Suzies on Bleecker. Standouts for me are the sauteed fresh asparagus, ginger chicken, and beef szechuan style. The eggrolls are also suprisingly good. read more

This place sent us the wrong order and when I called back to tell them, they accused me of being wrong....SO RUDE on the phone, said it was far for them to come for just one dish. When they finally agreed, they said they didn't know how long it would take.....they also asked for the wrong dish back.......OH just the thought of what they were going to do with it was upsetting!! Will never order from them again. Should have listened to others who had complaints about them! read more

While the restaurant isn't much to look at (outside or inside), Fortune House is my go-to destination for Chinese Take Out in Brooklyn Heights. They have the BEST Chicken Lo Mein I've ever had, and I also greatly enjoy their Fried Pork Dumplings and Shrimp Fried Rice. The staff are fast and friendly, and the prices are "right." read more

This is probably the worst Chinese food I've had in a long long time. It's even crappier than the place down the street (Great wall). The food is too oily or too bland. The chicken doesn't taste right and the vegetables are never cooked properly. I've had multiple different dishes here and every time I'm done, I legitimately feel like I ate oil. The chicken with broccoli, the beef noodle soup...I could go on, they just don't taste very good. Please avoid this place...it's not Chinese food, it's a bastardization of Chinese-American food. read more

Not much thing to say. Almost worst Chinese restaurant in NY. Reason is that the waitress and the hostess are really b i t c h. Asking for tips and everything. read more

Nice portions from Fortune House at reasonable prices. Delivery was speedy. The wonton soup was delicious; the broth tasted (and looked) homemade. You get all kinds of fried noodles with each main dish you order. And a tea bag and some fortune cookies. read more

As a chinese person, it's sometime looked down on to eat "Chinese take-out" food. For those who've been living under a rock, "Chinese" take-out" is sort of the tacky, dumbed-down style of actual Chinese food -- made to cater to White People. So it may come to a surprise, that I, a chinese person, find Chinese take-out food to sometimes be a guilty pleasure. Enter: Fortune House I had the Singapore Rice Noodle which was served with such delicate textures. Make no mistake, this restaurant serves "Take-Out" dishes, but the quality is excellent. read more

I've ordered from here a few times, and usually the food is fine, considering it's Chinese take-out in Brooklyn Heights. However, I was totally put off by my recent order of tofu and eggplant casserole. There was a piece of cellophane plastic and a small piece of paper mixed in/disguised in the gravy. This made me question the food handling and prep in the kitchen to have been able to miss that as the veggies are being washed (or possibly not washed), and then cooked. This is a deal breaker for me from ordering here again. read more

This place is great for eat in, but not so great for delivery. I always enjoy the scallion pancakes and baby bok choy dishes, but when delivered, everything comes out watery and a little bland. I think it's from the steam in the packages - not sure how that can be avoided. When I eat in, however, I must say it has never been anything but good. The decor is pleasant, very clean, fast friendly service and the food is certainly above average with plenty of healthy choices, not the typical fried fried FRIED stuff you find in the majority of Chinatown. This is a really great option for a quick dinner before a movie at Brooklyn Heights Cinema down the block. Lastly, the price is reasonable for what you get - if you want a lot of crappy Chinese "fast" food for cheap, try Great Wall down the street instead. read more

Great Chinese food from a wonderful staff. They use traditional ingredients such as lotus root and Chinese squash. If you're looking for a great lunch and superb service, look no further. It's been a while since I've had their seafood, but they always had really fresh seafood and I always looked forward to the crab that they served. It was cooked with garlic and scallions and was battered and fried perfectly in a soy, ginger sauce. The way the Chinese do crab and lobster are very different than the average American eatery where they just steam it or boil it; so if you've never had it, get out of your comfort zone and try it! I remember the steamed fish was always great too, the soy sauce with the oil drizzled on top of white race and eating the soft fillets of white fish were always a good treat. Always nice to see a legit hole in the wall keeping up good traditions. read more

Consistently good food and service for many years! Staff is very welcoming and the dining room always feels cozy.

From a holistic standpoint, Fortune House is a very dependable source of food be it lunch or dinner. Their lunch combo is extremely cheap at 7 bucks and you get not only a filling meal but also a soup and some fried chips that Americans call lo mein. I live down the street and I can go pick up food I ordered on the phone within 10 minutes. From an authenticity standpoint, only the most critical of Chinese foodies would be offended. There are plenty of not-far-off options such as the Shredded Pork w. Dry Bean Curd & Pickled Cabbage, Chinese Eggplant in Garlic Sauce, and Teriyaki Salmon. Downsides are there are not enough special Chinese dishes and desserts for Chinese foodies. read more

Food tasted fresh and delicious. For an appetizer we had shrimp shumai which was very good. Not too salty. My main course was the famous Gen. Tso chicken which I throughly enjoyed. The chicken had a slight crispiness to it but was still very tender. In NY it's hard to find an authentic "sit down" Chinese food restaurant. Most Chinese food rest places here are take- out orders. But at the Fortune house you get that old school feel. Also, The waitress we had was very friendly. We'll be back for sure. read more

Sadly this neighborhood institution has closed down, with no future reopening in sight. A big loss for the area as it was really the only proper sit-down Chinese joint, with solid food and a really nice staff. *** Good news update: It looks as though FH is set to re-open, and their "closed for renovations" sign was legit. *** read more

I have been ordering here for many, many years. While I feel it has been better in the past, it is still decent Chinese food and I have always found the delivery to be quick. What bothers me is their $25 minimum delivery fee. If you are one person, you'd often have to order more food than you want to meet the minimum. So I tried Panda Delight on Smith Street which does not have this type of minimum and the food is pretty good. Although farther away from me, Panda Delight did not keep me waiting long. Silly Fortune House. Why would you want to lose customers? read more

There was one night with friend when we just wanted to have a good meal and have fun in a good environment. We were lucky enough to find this place. Food is excellent I loved the sesame chicken! Is delightful! Good place! We were from Venezuela, Italy, Germany, Japan and Korea and we all loved it! read more

This place is my go to Chinese restaurant and has been ever since I moved to the neighborhood 4 years ago. I'm not sure why it has such bad reviews. The service is fast, food is good, and is inexpensive (although they are often releasing new menus due to price increases). I rarely eat in the restaurant as I prefer to order my food for pickup and eat it at home. When I go to pick up my food it is always ready and waiting for me. No complaints! read more

Fortune House - General Tso 's Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is my NYC chinese food home. Not really because it's the best, but because its good, cheap, and three blocks away from my NYC apartment. I have lived for years off of the chicken chow fun, and it has become just about my favorite thing in the world, especially since it is so hard to find out where I am now. read more

I've had their lunch special a few times. Their only good soup is their wonton. All of their entree's seem to be pretty average or a tad below, nothing inedible. Lunch special is super cheap, 6.25 plus tax. So it's pretty hard to lose. But there are way better options that may be a bit more expensive but are way, way more satisfying. read more

The food wasn't the worst Chinese food I've ever had, but it was meh. Portions are small when you order to go. $6.25 + tax gets you rice, a greasy entree, and a soup or salad. I ordered the wonton soup, which was ok and came with two wontons. The entree box was 80% rice, however, so while the $7 price is good, you're not getting much for it! But seriously. You're mostly getting rice. Also I'm preeeetty sure there is MSG in the food... I definitely had a strange after taste and huge headache afterward. read more

Middle of the road Chinese restaurant. Went there for lunch, very affordable sit down at $6.25 per combo. Portions small then normal which meant they weren't huge very appropriate. Fried rice was good and so was the general tsos but the sweet and sour chicken was lacking. read more

wow, this is the place to eat!!! our food was phenomenal. a day in d.u.m.b.o we stopped to have lunch here, the service excellent! , the food as mentioned phenomenal, the bill at the end of eating awesome!! i will totally come back here, and would highly recommend it!!! read more

I love this place so much. The dumplings, crab Rangoon, and basically all the apps are delicious. Beer is fantastically cheap. The food is always fresh and amazing read more

I'll never go again. the only thing good was the free pineapples i got. Hell maybe i just ordered the wrong thing.. But sesame chicken should be universally Good.. at least now i know not here. and maybe its a New York thing.. but they egg rolls had some type of pinkish meat in it..I don't know.. but i am not used to egg rolls like that. My friend is a Vegan and she Loved her Food.. I guess you can't F&#$ up veggies but you can mess up fried food.. I think I broke a tooth or sliced my Jaw ..ewww never again except for the free pineapple and Tea..lol read more

Fortune House - ONLY THING GOOD - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not only do you have to ask for the chili sauce, you have to ask for chopsticks. If, like me, you are a total food snob, this fact will have told you everything you need to know. For American Chinese food, it's not half bland. A little on the bland side, sure, and a little on the sweet side, and a little on the gloppy side - but you know what you're getting. The vegetables are cooked the right amount; no flaccid, unhappy broccoli here. And it's cheap. Appetizers (including the too-sweet sesame noodles that remind me of my childhood, and quite decent dumplings and scallion pancakes) run $2-$4 each, and main dishes are all well under $10. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but for a neighborhood joint, it's not half bad. read more

I never imagined I would get horrible Chinese food in New York...or even Brooklyn. This place proved me wrong. I suspect people go here because it is convenient or maybe they just don't know any better. The food is flavorless and overpriced. Although this flavorless food is a poor value at any price. I tried it twice just to be sure. Never again. Zero Stars. read more

Best Chinese in Brooklyn Heights - I would never go anywhere else. The staff is always really friendly and take out orders are super fast. They are always willing to alter options which the picky eaters in our house appreciate. We generally do take-out so o can't say much about dine-in service, but they're very friendly when we come in for pick up. We appreciate that the food isn't too greasy. Chicken & vegetables in garlic sauce are awesome. Try the vegetarian egg roll. The only rival in Brooklyn is No Pork Halal on 4th Ave. read more

I love this place. There aren't many places you can get quality AND quantity. I work in the area so I often order lunch from here. My go to is spicy chicken and broccoli. Had dinner service tonight and the food was just as amazing. Food was made as ordered and came out hot, delicious and fast. Will keep coming here for years to come. read more

The food is alright. The portions are pretty good for the price but the service is kinda slow.

Totally incredibly quick delivery. Very efficient. The staff is incredibly nice. Food is very adequate.