Ambiance - cozy, family owned restaurant serving traditional Chinese food Service - exceptional, owners are a super nice Chinese couple, food came out pretty quickly Food - everything was super flavorful, highly recommend their five spice duck read more

Grand Palace - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came with a date for dinner based on yelp recommendations. In short this is a good Cantonese restaurant with authentic food that appeals to those of Chinese heritage and others that appreciate that style of cuisine (including me). The restaurant itself is very basic with chintzy decor, scattered plants that could use a cleaning and better pots, and cloudy fish tanks with Koi that are so big they barely fit. The dining room is one big, noisy open area with a tv on the wall that staff were enjoying watching Chinese soap operas. To be kind it's clean but very well-worn. I wish we could have read the Hànzì menu (Chinese writing) which probably offered more interesting items. We ordered from the English menu and had tea, white rice, wanton (sic) soup, Shrimp with Lobster sauce, Mongolian Beef, and Szechuan Eggplant. Everything was tasty and portions were reasonable. Prices are competitive and service was kind and attentive. Staff struggled with English but we all were able to communicate well enough. In summary, this is a place for good, comfort Cantonese food. read more

Amazing value, home style cooking, and genuinely so delicious. Ambiance (4/5): Definitely nostalgia talking but it reminds me of restaurants back home with the low seated chairs, simple decor, tv playing dramas in the back, and fish staring at you from their small tank. Service (4/5): Fast and friendly - we had a primary server who always checked in on us. She was quick to inform us about the price increase on the steamed egg and helped us packaged our leftovers. Food: Steamed Egg (4/5): so silky and savory. It was a touch too salty. We got a small steamed egg and I felt like it was good enough as an app for 2-3 people! Five Spice Duck (5/5): this was so savory, sweet, and aromatic. Duck was tender and you have to scoop the sauce and add it your rice they give you. Highly recommend this. Salt and Pepper Pork (4.5/5): so juicy and the perfect salt and pepper flavor. I wish they cut up the jalapeños a bit more but thoroughly enjoyed this Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings (3.5/5): huge wings and so juicy. Oddly enough the salt and pepper flavor for this fell kind of flat. Still good but have had better. Overall, I think a great place to grab a homey meal with a group of friends. They do take card and there is a bathroom although my bf said the bathroom was not great haha. read more

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Been going to grand palace since I was little. The food was amazing as always! My favorite item is the steamed egg. We got a lot of different veggies, fish, and meats, and they were all delicious. It really feel like an authentic Chinese food experience. The service was quick, and they were very friendly. It's still the same workers and owner since we've been going there. The ambiance is very simple with a lot of Chinese decor. They have a small parking lot as well. The inside has very limited seating and tables. Would 100% recommend coming here again! read more

Home-style Cantonese food in old China town! Service are very quick (like many traditional canto restaurants, the owner is ready to take order as soon as you sit down.) Owners are very friendly (I brought my non-canto bf there and they care if we enjoy the food!) Food are very home style, price are reasonable. They have an English menu and a Chinese menu, but they are not perfectly translated, and the Chinese menu seems has more items. We ordered: - Five spice duck (五味鴨） (4/5) - Deep fried shrimp with salty egg yolk （金沙蝦球） (5/5) - Stir-fried pork belly with jalapeño （五花腩炒青椒）(5/5) - Stir-fried Pea tips with garlic （蒜蓉炒豆苗）(5/5) - Pepper chicken pork tripe soup （胡椒豬肚雞湯）(3.5/5) read more

Grand Palace - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

蒜蓉青菜 有点清苦 搭配其他荤菜很不错 清蒸曹鱼 鱼肉很鲜嫩 口味较清淡 适合喜欢本味的人 梅菜五花肉 有人很喜欢 比较重口 我觉得稍咸了些 猪肉切的很薄 五味鸭 甜口偏油腻 鸭肉很紧实 味道其实不错就是太容易腻了 金沙虾球 个人最爱 趁热吃可以感受到咸蛋黄的鲜美口感搭配juicy 的虾肉吃起来很过瘾 很正宗的Cantonese food 环境也很local read more

Grand Palace - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Used to be my go to place for such a long time, once a week. Food: fresh and tasty home style food, I love their steamed everything, especially the solen, fish, egg. Service: the owner couple are always suggest you with the fresh ingredients, just like your parents trying to convince you eating some healthy food. Ambiance: cozy place which just like have a party at home in China. read more

Grand Palace - Steamed solen, fish; stir fired pork belly, luffa - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great homestyle Cantonese restaurant. Some dishes you can also ask for a small or large size portion. Menu in English is a pretty good translation of the Chinese. On our post-pandemic revisit we'd recommend: - shrimp in shell with preserved duck egg yolk - steamed egg (we went with triple egg) - steamed ground pork cake (went with preserved duck yolk on top) - Yam leaves (seasonal, was available) - backup would have been Chinese okra or on choy Meal began with a veggie broth soup (carrot heavy) which as was great in addition to hot tea (styro cups) on a winter day. Specialty drinks if desired are available from the fridge up front. Small parking lot, but free street parking around the corner. read more

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First time in Chicago and my nephew suggested the is place and it does not disappoint! It's authentic Cantonese style decor is whatever but who care the food is excellent. I'm generally not a fan of Peking duck, but their 5 spice duck was delicious. Excellent seasoning not too salty. Meat was soft and tender. Salt and pepper soft shell crab- amazing. Okay but overall the best was the Japanese tofu. The outside was seasoned with salt and pepper seasoning lightly breaded and the inside was soft tofu. Amazing. I have never had anything like that before. We wanted to order more but we were headed into Chinatown and knew we needed to save some room in our stomach for dessert. read more

Food is easily a 5/5 but the presentation and ambiance leaves something to be desired. There isn't enough parking in their own lot, but you can find street parking nearby. It's in a seedy area of town so you have to ring a doorbell to get in. That being said, I felt okay parking on the street during the day. The tea was served in styrofoam cups but I guess it's at least clean. The tables were covered in the type of paper you would lie down on in a doctor's office. Not the greatest place to bring a date, but it's good for a group outing. read more

Grand Palace - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love love love this place. Homestyle, authentic Chinese food. I highly recommend the stir fried pork belly with green onion and ginger--my mouth is watering just thinking about it. They also have excellent steamed egg, as well as roast duck with plum sauce. The lunch special during the weekdays is extremely affordable and comes with soup. Ambience is very traditional Chinese restaurant, with circular tables and lazy susans, with Chinese paintings on the walls, although I don't believe they have reopened for dine-in yet. There is a private lot for the restaurant to park in. I'm looking forward to when this restaurant opens for dine-in again! read more

Grand Palace - Pork belly with ginger and green onion - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to this restaurant this afternoon with my friend. We ordered three small plates, and the price was very reasonable. The service was so friendly! We enjoyed our time there so much!!! read more

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My all time favorite Chinese restaurant in Chicago Very casual and family style. Affordable price too. I loved the duck and the 牛腩支竹煲. Loved the veggies too. There's plenty of free parking. The owner is so friendly and welcoming, always giving free pastries and soups to try read more

Grand Palace - Duck; beef belly stew - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in chicago!! The food here is so delicious. Ordering take out won't be as good as eating inside and getting the food fresh. The inside doesn't look nice which why I call this place hole in the wall. The service is good though they don't speak a lot of English but you should be fine if you don't speak Chinese If you are a fan of Chinese food you HAVE TO COME HERE AND TRY read more

Grand Palace - Fried green beans and small fish Fried crab Fish Pork belly with jalapeño peppers - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered eef short ribs (salt and pepper), shrimp fried rice, and chicken lo Mein. Very nice staff. Large portions even for the small dish. Short ribs were fantastic! Chicken Lo Mein was spicy and flavorful. Fried rice was OK. Definitely will come again. Limited seating. Felt bad for four large fish in the small fish tank. read more

Awesome food, Service. Ambiance could be better. It's a small place with huge tables so it can seem kinda packed on busy days.

The taste is like homemade and the price is quite acceptable The steamed egg is well mixed with salted egg and century egg read more

Grand Palace - a variety of asian food items - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have ordered takeout from this several times now during covid and this place always hits the spot. If I ever dine in, it'll be a great experience. Food (8.5/10): Some of my favorite dishes are the scrambled egg with winter melon and fried soft shell crab. Scrambled egg with Chinese okra - simple, clean and tasty dish. Gives a slight home cooked feel due to its simplicity. Even with the simplicity the flavor is still there. Fried soft shell crab - this is a crowd pleaser and also ordered by many of my fellow yelpers. The flavor from the powder on this dish helps put it over the top. I've ordered this dish every time. Value (6/10): Standard fair pricing during these times. I feel like you'll get more bang for your buck if you dine in due to takeout sizing. About $15-18 a dish. read more

Grand Palace - Scrambled egg and winter melon - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Favorite meal in all of Chicago. Ordered once a week during the pandemic to make sure they were still alive & kicking and to support them. The boss lady is a very loving & funny mother figure and the husband is in the kitchen fixing up the meals. Some of my favorite dishes: Braised Lamb with Bean Curd (5/5) - you can also get the beef, but I like the taste of lamb a bit more. The sauce is heavenly & the bean curd holds the sauce so perfectly. Pour this on some rice and I'm good to go Scrambled Eggs with Okra (5/5) - how the hell do you make eggs this good? This is actually a very "simple" dish with common ingredients, so how do they make this dish taste so good & why can't I recreate this taste at home? I've tried countless times and can't even get close. Guess I'll just have to keep ordering from them. Egg perfection. Salt & Pepper Japanese Round Tofu (5/5) - just some lightly fried tofu with salt and pepper. How do they do it? I can't figure it out, but this is truly a dish where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. read more

Hidden gem in Bridgerport and the best homestyle cantonese food in Chicago. Coming here with a native speaker will help since there are dishes on the Chinese menu. It's a small restaurant but has a homey vibe and the owners are wonderful and welcoming. My top dishes here are the lobster noodles, pork belly with peppers and steamed egg with minced pork. It's difficult to achieve a perfect egg custard but Grand Palace nails it every time, with silky and smooth texture. Everything is cooked to perfection, the flavors are on point and seasoning is well-balanced. Nothing is overly greasy or salty. read more

One of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Chi-town. From the taste of the food to the cosy family-style atmosphere with Cantonese dramas playing in the background on the TV. Steamed Egg with Minced Meat- Just the right amount of saltiness, the egg and minced meat go perfectly with a scoop of freshly cooked white rice. There are many other cooking styles of steamed egg you can also but for the meat lovers, this is the one to go for. Score of 5/5 Fried Intestines - For someone who usually dislikes the taste of intestines, this dish surprised me. The overwhelming taste of offals was pleasantly missing from this dish and the fried coating made it an enjoyable experience biting into the chewiness of the intestine. Score of 4/5 Beef with Fried Tofu - Glistering coated beef with an addition of fried tofu mixed into the dish. The beef was tender with the only downside being the portions were a bit on the small end. Score of 4/5 Pork Belly with Peppers - My favorite dish at Grand Palace. For a non-spicy eater, the spiciness was just nice (just avoid eating the green peppers themselves oh boy that was a mistake). The pork isn't too fatty and has great flavors imparted from the onions and peppers. Score of 5/5 The place also serves complimentary soup which defers from day to day and at times you even get some mandarin oranges at the end for dessert! It also only cost $15 (with tips included) per person which is a great deal for the amount of variety and quality of the food! The waitresses have a certain old-school charm that might rub some people the wrong way but after a few visits you will feel right at home as a regular. read more

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Mom and pop Chinese restaurant filled with Chinese patrons - the sign of a great authentic Chinese restaurant. Everything my table ordered was absolutely delicious: Peking duck, fish, eggplant, fried crab, Chinese broccoli, braised beef, steamed egg, etc. Highly recommend. read more

Grand Palace - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is so good and authentic! The service is great, the waitresses are so sweet and welcoming! The price is also super reasonable and the food was delicious. We ordered the steamed chicken, which was a little tough but had great taste. We also got a dish with eggplant, pepper and tofu and it was delicious; the sauce was so tasty! Definitely will come here again and would recommend. read more

This place is unique in which it cooks family dishes, presentation is not good, but the type of food you would expect from the Chinese home dinner table. They can cook any Chinese Cantonese family dish that you can name. Place is traditional style, with no or little decoration. It looks a little dated. Service is sub-par. That's because they sell food, not service. Waitress, who's also the boss of this place, gets impatient if you can't place your order all at once. They have limited hands, I believe there's only 3-4 people working here, so they try to do things efficiently. Their lobster noodle, pork with pickled fish, clams, steam eggs are pretty good. Parking is limited, but you can park for free off street. read more

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Very good food reasonable prices pleasant atmosphere and nice people. Very chinese. Off the congested Chinatown area

One of the best cantonese restaurants in chicago! Especially love their seafood dishes! Have been coming here for years, never got disappointed! read more

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Absolutely a hidden gem! Despite the presentation, the taste of the food at this mom and pop is amazing. If you want the finest Cantonese home cook experience, this is the place to be. Take notes from tips offered in other reviews to maximize your experience there! read more

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Talk about hidden gem. This place is amazing. Such a family vibe to it because of the family style you have while eating. Although seating is limited, the food here is amazing. Doesn't matter what dish you get, you'll leave full and happy. Because this is how I feel every time I leave this place. If you can, always try to call in advance to see what the seating situation is like. Especially for dinner, it gets super busy and although I never had to wait, I see people waiting for awhile till a table clears out. The pricing is so reasonable and affordable. The service is good as well. They always make you feel right at home and try to cater to your needs as best as they can. They give you soup in the beginning and dessert at the end. I always love going here for dinner. read more

It's a old style Cantonese place. Stable food choices. Not the most updated place for sure. If you don't mind the decor & the old looks and family runs, give it a try. We order the five spices duck every time. read more

Best mom & pop shop that has the most home comforting food. I LOVE THIS PLACE. If you're looking for a hole in the wall this is the hidden gem for canto food. Parking is limited and so is limited table seatings. When ever I'm missing home or just want some good canto food, this is my go to spot. Make sure to ask if they have any specials for the day because it sometimes is off the menu item. So if you want real good canto food, this is the spot! read more

Imagine this... Hole in the wall, ten tables, two fish tanks overcrowded with fat fish, TV with TVB on all day, and an owner who loves to talk. Doesn't sound like much but looks can be deceiving. My parents and I have been coming here for years and every time we come, the food has always been consistently good and there's always a crowd around dinner time any day of the week. In addition, the phone is constantly ringing off the hook with carry-out orders, so you know it's a local favorite. Our staples are usually tofu with pork belly, steamed egg with ground pork, black bean spare ribs, and a seasonal vegetable dish. Very traditional home-style Cantonese cooking. Reminds me of my mom's cooking without her having to actually bust her butt in the kitchen. They have parking in front but can be difficult to find parking during their busy hours. We had a car parked in front of us when we came out the other night but the owner was quick to ask around and have it moved. When it gets busy, service can be a little slow, but be patient. It's a mom and pop shop, not a fancy restaurant with a ton of help walking around. Food is worth the wait if you're looking for that warm feeling of mom's home cooking! read more

Grand Palace - Steamed egg with ground pork. Looks like flan! My dad couldn't wait to dig in before I could snap a pic - it's THAT good. - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If there's an option to give 0 stars, I would give this place a 0 star. Food taste decent, however, I found a cockroach in my food... Or whatever bug that is... read more

Grand Palace - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the best Cantonese restaurants in Chicago. It's just like the food back in China! The space inside is not very big but enough for a great dinner with friends! Would definitely recommended the pork here, absolutely amazing! read more

Grand Palace - Dishes - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kinda Cantonese papa/mama family run hidden gem. That is said: 1. you can order whatever you want and how you wanna it being cooked, so long as they have such material in their kitchen. 2. service is OK. Plz be aware that back in China, the waitress does not come to you triple times per minute disrupting you from chewing. Do not be shy to raise your hand and ask the waitress for what you need. 3. Rumors provided that if you went there alone and ordered too much, the owner will reduce the size of each dish you order and give you a discount accordingly. read more

TL, DR: bad service, half-cold dishes Super disappointed, we came before 5pm when more than half tables were empty and seated ppl were almost done, but we still waited more than 25 minutes to order, ppl who came later than us ordered before us. The only lady who is responsible for taking orders chitchatted with that group of ppl, took their orders and then went back to the front desk, we waited another 10 mins for that lady to come to our table to take our orders. Then We waited another 30-ish minutes for our dishes to come while ppl who came later were already served. Dishes were half cold already when they came, they apparently had stayed in the kitchen for a while. Food is just ok-ish. Waitresses were rude. read more

I was there last night for our dinner. I had aspected that no one was there for dinner a day after Thanksgiving, but I was wrong. It was getting crowded after we arrived. This place is a small kitchen in which all of food taste like home taste. Not overcooked or undercooked. Most of dishes we ordered were just marinated enough. Especially, they use enough oil to make dishes that you never find in another restaurant in Chinatown. Most of restaurants in Chinatown, where I have been to, use a lot of oil so that my stomach always gets trouble. I highly recommend veggies dishes due to the freshest of them. Although the staffs here are old, they serve customers in a decent and respectable way. Be prepared cash if you want to get some discounts from the owner. read more

Grand Palace - Sorry for being rude by taking empty dishes. It never happens in another places. Yummy!!! - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My mom and I came here to get carry out. It was a bit busy, but seem most of the tables were already eating or just got their food. So, we placed 3 rice box orders and it came out to $16. She told us 20 minutes.....wow quite long for carry out. So we went outside to wait. My mom went back inside to check on food after 20 minutes already. I was outside and I'm not kidding.....it took like another 15 minutes. WTF! 35 minutes for 3 rice boxes......that's crazy. My mom said she saw 3 tables that came after us get their food. Wow, you would think you get the carry out orders first and we walked in...not called. HIRE MORE PEOPLE IF YOU NEED IT!!! The food was ok, nothing spectacular. I suggest going to chinatown instead. Still irked at the 35 minute wait......(shakes head). read more

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Had been here couple of time, decent eatery for Cantonese style food and seafood, I had very good experience with their steamed or stir-fried fish dishes before, remember to check with the waitress what they have daily from the sea. Inside is a bit of crowded, it is more of a family style but with good food. read more

Probably one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Chicago :') I'm so glad this restaurant exists. The waiters don't speak much English but they have English menus. Their dishes are all family style and everything is great!!!! Def recommend the steamed egg, the duck and their eggplant is really good too. I would come here with groups of 3+ so that you can try and share more dishes! read more

Grand Palace - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Hm. I'm almost hesitant to write my review because I want to keep this little gem to myself. This place is authentic. It's like going to my aunt's house for dinner because it really feels like I walked into my aunt's house and sat down at her table. I always go with my dad and step-mom. We NEVER order from the menu. There *is* no menu. Those plastic things the owner lady gives you? Yeah, that's just for your reading entertainment. Talk to her. Ask her what's fresh today. What vegetables did she get that day. Granted, this place is great for seafood lovers and just ok for meat lovers. Sure you can have your pepper steak and soy sauce chicken, but to truly experience what this place has to offer, YOU HAVE TO EAT THE SEAFOOD. My most recent meal I had there: soup of the day(some Chinese herbal soup), sweet potato leaves (kinda taste like spinach and seasonal), and the biggest clam I've ever seen in my life. It was bigger than the bowl of rice I was eating. The meat was tender and sweet and it was topped with lobster sauce. I was surprised because I was expecting it to be tough. Service is always fast and the owner is attentive. She's friendly and I like that at the end of the meal we don't just get the usual sweet tapioca dessert like other restaurants. Bleh. Once we had a papaya and snow fungus dessert soup and this last time we went we had chilled longans. Yup. It's just like home. ^_^ read more

Grand Palace - Super ginormous clam. That is *ONE* clam. - Cantonese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois