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    Happy Chef

    3.1 (153 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Pamela B.

    It depends on when you go in there sometimes they have a nasty attitude. Sometimes the food is lackluster for me. It just never stays the same one time you can go in there and the food is amazing and then the next time it is horrible it's just hit or miss for me.

    Mickaela R.

    Had a great time here! Went in for a lunch special, I got orange chicken special, came with a free pop. The orange chicken literally tasted like Panda's orange chicken, and was so much cheaper. My fried rice was great per any fried rice, and came with an egg roll. I was surprised for the massive amount of food we got, the price was so reasonable. Definitely will go here more often, and glad I gave it a chance giving their rating is at 3 stars right now. Disclaimer: I only review places that I had a good experience, would go there again, and would recommend to a friend.

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    -zero stars if i could!! hair in food, terrible customer service, and no respect for customers. Not recommended!! #bbb

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    6 years ago

    I want Chinese doors and they make it. They deliver and they have small seating it u want. My go to for sober Chinese

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    4 years ago

    They have great lunch specials!! The fried rice and crab rangoons are so good! The best Chinese food in the area.

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    Average. Fried rice is the best part. I don't recommend the Orange chicken or General Tso's.

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    Place is good with large portions ! The chicken wings here are to die for. The service is fast compared to other places

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    3.8(740 reviews)
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    New Star Restaurant is truly a staple in the Elmwood Park area and one of those places I pray never…read moregoes away. What I love most is the versatility...you have the traditional sit-down dining area, and then on the other side (toward the back/left), there's the hibachi grill. Whether you're in the mood to relax and be served or want something fresh off the grill, you've got options. Now, I'll be honest, the line can get long, especially on Sundays right when they open at noon. But it's absolutely worth the wait. Everything is fresh and made to order, and I've never had a bad experience here. Some of my go-to favorites include the egg foo young, Mongolian beef, spicy egg rolls, and spicy crab rolls...but honestly, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is always friendly and welcoming, which makes a difference. The atmosphere has a little bit of buzz to it, but it's not overwhelming, you can still enjoy your conversation without feeling like you're shouting over noise. Overall, this is a five-star go-to spot for me. Consistent, flavorful, and reliable every single time. If you're in the Chicagoland area, especially near Elmwood Park, New Star is definitely worth checking out.

    Looking for a sushi spot on our drive back to the burbs, we came across New Star on yelp. Parking…read morelot is shared with another hot spot of the area - Johnnys beef and hot dogs. There were a couple of people picking up to go orders before us, but then we were seated promptly. Menu is huge! They have traditional dishes as well as sushi. With our order, we were also given hot tea and cucumbers. My sushi roll had a nice kick to it. I ordered the Mongolian beef and it had a good amount of beef and vegetables. Prices were very reasonable as well. Sure, our server did disappear at times, but we got our order in promptly and didn't need much assistance. Definitely recommend this spot.

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    3.4(96 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    A craving for Asian food led me to ordering from New China Wok online. At the time, the restaurant…read morewas one of 8 listed as I searched for Asian food nearest to me in Broadview via Uber Eats. And its 4.7 star rating out of 1000+ was the assurance I needed that I would have a quality experience. Looking through the menu, I took interest in items like the fillet delight, green pepper fish, shrimp with broccoli, shrimp with lobster, shrimp with mixed vegetables, vegetable chop suey, and crab rangoon. Out of all that caught my eye, I ended up ordering their shrimp with broccoli. Whether it be Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online because it is convenient. Most of the time my orders are completed upon my arrival or near complete. By the time I arrived at New China Wok my order was waiting behind the counter during this ordering experience. Picking up was just confirming my name, phone number and order, and I was well on my way. Grateful to have had a smooth online ordering experience because the likelihood of me ordering online again at the location is very high. During this brief visit, I could not help but take notice of the atmosphere of New China Wok, which presented itself as a welcoming atmosphere to dine-in. As for my order, the shrimp with broccoli came separately along with a box of steamed rice! Immersed in broth was the shrimp with broccoli, I could not help but think to myself how good it looked along with its smell. After my first bite of the rice dipped in broth with either the shrimp or broccoli, I swear my taste buds salivated for more. I highly recommend the shrimp with broccoli if you are looking for a pescatarian option that will surely leave you satisfied. In closing, I had a great experience as I have indicated in this review of New China Wok. And as it was introduced to me via Uber Eats, I share my endorsement of it as well with you all on yelp. Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 | Food: 5 ~ Live in gratitude ~ Thomas G

    This is my go to Chinese place. It's close to home and it is definitely better quality than some of…read morethe other places around. Their chef special chicken noodle is the best I've had. Fried rice is above average like usual. Orange chicken and sweet and sour chicken are awesome. Food is always fresh and fast. Service is always quick and easy. Smoothies are amazing.

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    Chef Shangri-La - Deluxe Noodle plate

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    3.5(500 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Ordered the Shrimp Egg Foo Young (two patties) lunch special which included "basic" egg,…read morebeansprout and green onion fried rice and one egg roll. I wanted rich but simple straightforward flavors for lunch and I got it. The egg foo young was not greasy or over-fried, had plenty of medium sized shrimp beansprouts and green onions. The rice was very good, each grain of rice was separate and lightly glazed in soy, had a slight smokey flavor from what i assume was a high heat wok. Simple ingredients and dishes but very complex umami rich flavors in the egg foo young and rice and both dishes had been perfectly cooked. Egg roll was basic and lacking enough filling in my opinion but still crispy and tasty. For $14 including tax and credit card service charge it was a good price.

    Growing up down the street from this restaurant, Chef Shanri-La has been talked about many times…read morearound me and I've always wanted to try. 25 years later and I'm here haha they did not disappoint. The portion sizes, the flavors, the drinks(!) = all top notch! It's so unfortunate that I moved away or else I would be here significantly more often now. I had the Coco Loco drink and it blew my socks off. It was so refreshing and felt like I needed it on a beach. It tasted like a stronger Pina Colada. The drinks are $15 but I think they could potentially be worth it because of the amount of quality/size you get. Actually, the price of all the dishes were a bit much but you will definitely have leftovers for the next day. Good vibes. Thank you Chef Shangri-La, I'll be seeing you soon! Personal Review: 8.9/10

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    Chai Yo Thai Cuisine - Thai Fried Rice (Shrimp)

    Chai Yo Thai Cuisine

    4.0(165 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Planned to have lunch at Benjarong but they are closed on Tuesdays so we went to Chai Yo. It had…read morebeen years since I've been there and I regret not going more often. Their lunch specials are very reasonable and just the right amount of food. I had the Pad See Ew which was delicious, came with a cup of egg drop soup (hot like soup should be) and a small spring roll. The dining room was small but cheery and clean and well decorated and the service was excellent. I plan to go back more often!

    First time here and I will be back! My girlfriend and I went on a last minute date to a place she'd…read morebeen to before. We really needed comfort food that felt like it was meant to heal you, well that's what I needed because I was have a hard day. We ordered the pancit which was very good 9/10 and we both ordered pho, one beef and one chicken bother were very good the chili oil was different it was more vinegar tasting but it was perfect! The food immediately lifted my spirits ! A women waited on us and she was charming and warm. We only had water to drink and she's the first waitress I've had all year who actually was attentive ! She came and filled my water 3 times before I even knew I was running low. I noticed she knew the orders of regulars as they walked in the door. I get the sense that their customers are #forlifers well count me in ! Family friendly and good food ! Check them out !

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    Best crab rangoons I've ever had! So delicate and creamy

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