BBQ was average and could have been more tender and flavorful (esp the bbq pork), the eggplant and chicken casserole was a standout and paired so well with rice, and the sesame chicken had great flavor but a little heavy handed on the corn starch for the sauce made it a bit too gooey in texture. We also got a stir fried fish fillet w XO sauce dish that was very good and would recommend. Also no complaints about the pea pod tips - very tender which is no easy feat. Overall, the prices were the best part about this meal and the service was probably the second. The ambiance was very homey, they have a large dining area and many large parties bringing a lively vibe to the entire room. read more

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I placed two orders of chicken fried rice, one with vegetables and one without. I'm guessing the cook made one batch and forgot to add veggies. So what's the next best thing to do? To add RAW yellow onion and uncooked bean sprouts. I called to ask why they would do this. I've never had raw onion in Chinese fried rice and she kept arguing they do not do that. Well my to go order and taste buds state otherwise. She then suggested to microwave my rice to cook them. Wow... The taste is very over powering and can only eat if I pick out each onion which is in every bite. Waste of money and will not be going back. Hopefully someone does not have this issue. read more

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This restaurant is right around the corner from me and it delivers. I've walked by it several times and we finally decided to try it for dinner WORST food I've had in a long time. We ordered the Peking duck and eggrolls. It comes with soup, which was tasteless. The duck was dry and tasteless as well. The best thing I can say is that it was delivered via DoorDash very timely within a half hour do not waste your time or money at this restaurant. read more

Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I hate when Chinese restaurants change their chef. My fear hit again at HK. It used to be our go to Chinese restaurant. Nothing tastes the same any more. And the worse part is it tastes worse. I don't mind when it tastes better. The salt pepper fish filet was not crispy and the portion size was smaller. The fried seafood noodle sauce was too watery not enough flavor or cornstarch. Even the waiter said that both were not the same as before. Who the heck is in control of selecting the chef? This was the last time we're eating there. They didn't even adjust the bill for the quality even after we sent the food back. read more

Came in for a late lunch and started with the egg rolls--really solid and gave me that classic, old-school Chinese American restaurant vibe. I ordered the wonton noodle soup, which had a generous amount of noodles and wontons, plus some vegetables, which was a nice touch. The portion was filling, and the price felt very reasonable. Others in my group ordered the dumpling noodle soup and the triple BBQ over rice, and everything looked great. Service was spot on and the place is spacious and has plenty of room! read more

First time ordering carry out here, although I visited in person with my mother years ago. We ordered fried pork intestine, beef chow fun (not pictured), roasted duck (not pictured), on choy with garlic, and Szechuan eggplant. The pork intestine brought back childhood memories. Everyone had their favorite, and I was really satisfied with the beef chow fun. The service was friendly and swift. We placed the order, and the food was ready when we arrived. Inside was bright and clean. In addition to a small parking lot, there are plenty of street parking spaces on Winthrop and Argyle. read more

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My girlfriend and I stopped by Hon Kee after shopping at our favorite grocery store, Tai Nam. Since she had been here before, she highly recommended we stop by for lunch and it did not disappoint! For my first visit, I ordered the BBQ Duck & Chicken with Rice & Broccoli, while she got the BBQ Pork & Duck. Words can't describe how incredible the meal was! The duck was perfectly tender, packed with rich flavor, and had just the right amount of saltiness to complement the savory sauce. Every bite was absolutely delicious. To top it off, the fresh smoothie I tried was so refreshing and smooth--the perfect way to complete the meal. Hon Kee is a must-try for anyone craving authentic, flavorful BBQ in Chicago's Vietnamese Town. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Been going to this place for over 30 years even after they moved to a bigger and modern place. Family owned, best chinese food in Argyle area of Uptown for classic comfort foods like Special soups, lechon , roast ducks and rice dishes. Service is always great with Randy and others, owners are always around, parking is always available. Modern place , clean well lighting even with chandeliers, must go to when in Uptown read more

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I ordered the rice plate with roasted duck, soy sauce chicken and roast pork, the meats were good, but the white rice was a bit mushy. It does come with some veggies almost like bok choy but maybe a different type? The workers spoke Cantonese so that was nice! The wait wasn't too long for pick up. I'd have to try something different next time, maybe a noodle dish. read more

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Great place for groups, with a turning table in the middle. Wonderful for family style. The roast duck was great. Dumplings were delicious. Service was good. Will be back! read more

Really great, high quality food. The owner was nice too. The restaurant wasn't packed since it was later in the day, everything was clean and neat. My favorite dishes was the fried rice, orange chicken, and Mongolian beef. Their soup is very big and a great portion for its price. l will certainly be coming back. read more

Absolutely the nastiest Chinese food I ever had in my life. Every dish we ordered were tasteless, bbq pork especially tasted like a rubber band, noodle soup was soggy and bland. We were shocked at how many customers they had that day, maybe the main chef was on vacation and they hired someone with zero cooking experience??!! read more

This is a great place to get takeout or get a family meal. We have been there twice for family birthdays and they were super accommodating, the food was delicious and they let us bring a cake in. I am a vegetarian so I can't speak on the meat dishes but the tofu and the sautéed eggplant were really good. read more

Absolutely delicious! They serve Peking duck (comes with a soup, vegetables or fried rice for extra). All of the food reminds me of home. There's a ton of seating too which is a plus. The duck is pretty comparable to Sun Wah close by, and there's a ton of other options on the menu for tasty Chinese dishes. Service is meh, but the food makes up for it. read more

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The prices at Hon Kee are much better and more affordable in comparison to Sun Wah. They also have a parking lot which is helpful. I personally love ordering their Duck over rice dish which pairs really well with their potstickers as an appetizer. The service on the other hand was a tad slow since they did not have a lot of servers. The ambiance is good for family gatherings or a meal with a date. I would recommend coming and trying their Asian bbq meats. read more

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Off the beaten path of Argyle, had never heard of this place. Glad I have now! It seems the most like a Chinatown restaurant on the Northside, with a full menu including a delicious Peking Duck! Nice, well lit space and parking (their own spaces and a pay lot right next to it). Food was great. Service was understaffed and thus, truly amazing in how they handled a packed house. Will be back. Saw so many dishes on other tables we want to try! read more

Still my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Argyle area. Love their roasted duck, ask for the green sauce to go with it, it's extra but delicious. read more

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I took my family here for dinner on Christmas day. Big mistake. Hopefully the service is better during normal times (the large dining room was packed) but for our visit the staff was clearly overwhelmed and we sat for an hour before we received water. A family behind us gave up and left before even receiving a menu. The food was okay, but definitely not worth the wait. However - I did notice that Hon Kee specializes in Peking duck which did look good - we didn't order it. Maybe if you go when they're not so busy, that could be a reason to go there. Otherwise, it's so easy to do better, esp. on Argyle Street or in Chinatown. read more

Came here probably over 10mins now. Always try a couple new things with something classic Salt&pepper smelt fish: do not try this for take out. Only good if you eat it fresh out of fried pot. Gets super tough when it's cold House style spare ribs: not what I expected to be. I thought it's going to be rib with the bone, but it's just lean pork meat. Flavor is good. A bit sweet and chasiu flavor. Better eat it the second day when all the flavor's in it. However it takes a long time so be prepared to wait The other old classics's still good and cheap read more

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My friends have come to this restaurant for years and has been their go to restaurant for roast duck, chicken, and roast pork. You'll see them hung by the glass. The dining area is big with huge chandeliers. Many round tables that can accommodate large parties. Perhaps even a wedding. read more

Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood - Roast ducks and chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm extremely disappointed with my experience at Hon Kee. I went there for a late lunch on January 22 and decided to order a whole roasted duck to go afterward. Unfortunately, what I received felt very misleading. The man at the counter chopped the duck into two boxes of small pieces. When I got home and opened them, I was shocked to find that there wasn't a single piece of duck breast meat. It honestly looked like I was only given about two-thirds of a duck. For something sold as a whole roasted duck, this was very upsetting. I've eaten roasted duck many times and know what it should look like. This experience left me feeling disappointed and taken advantage of. I expected much better. read more

I have never been to this place but I walk past it all the time so I decided to check it out. I ordered the small roast duck with beef fried rice. I was saddened and extremely disappointed when I got home and not only was the duck cold, but I only got 3 pieces of actual meat, and the rest was neck bone, gristle and bones. I called the restaurant and I told the manager that I was not given much duck and she basically yelled at me hung up. I ate the 3 messily pieces of duck and took a picture of the pile of bones. Apparently, if you order duck, you have to specify that you don't want the neck bones and gristle and ask for actual duck. Sun Wah BBQ is a much better option for roast duck. The owners are much nicer! read more

I have a bit of a soft spot for this place since my dad and I frequent this place often for lunch. We've been going here even when they were at their smaller location. Our go-to has always been the wonton noodle soup and splitting a 1/4 order of duck. We also usually order some siu yuk or roasted duck to go to take home. The wonton noodle soup is solid. Won't be beating anything from like... Guangzhou/Hong Kong, but it'll get the job done. They actually have a decently large menu with a bunch of standard Chinese dishes. I haven't tried their Peking Duck, but I've seen it and it actually looks really good. I would 100% pick it over Sun Wah just based on my experience with the other Chinese bbq meats I've had from here versus Sun Wah. The other Chinese bbq meats like siu yuk and char siu are also really solid. Personal fav is siu yuk, nice crispy skin and solid meat-to-fat ratio. Roasted duck also good. Service is fine. Can be a bit slow when it's busy just because they're a pretty light/semi understaffed crew, but you'll get your order. Ambiance is.. interesting because there's like a fake chandelier / almost banquet style seating even though there's a literal Chinese bbq butcher area at the corner of the restaurant. Definitely have a good amount of tables for bigger groups, too. I often see a bunch of older Chinese people drinking tea and eating lunch at one of them when I go. Very wholesome. Definitely worth checking this place out if you're looking for wonton noodles, Peking duck, or just general Chinese bbq stuff (char siu, siu yuk, etc). read more

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Been here way too many times for this to remain a 4 star review. The food remains consistently good and the service, well, it's friendlier than most but it's a rather large dining area and the customers really like this place - so what I'm trying to say is - you have to be aggressive in flagging down your server. You might want to bring a red scarf or a little Nordstrom Rack flag to stick up, in case you want some more tea. I personally like the crab Rangoon, their beef chow fun, and Chinese broccoli. Most of all, I'd say that I like the owner. You see, the old Honkee was an old school restaurant, nothing fancy but this newer restaurant is over the top with the high ceilings and brighter atmosphere. The owner reinvested and his American dream, well it really shows. The food is consistently good and HonKee easily rivals some of the Southside Chinatown spots. There's a small private parking lot but if it's full, there's a public lot next to it and there's also street pahking. read more

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The owner is extremely rude!! definitely not worth my business. On several occasions, he has prioritized customers who speak Chinese, and when I confronted him about it, he insisted they arrived before me. This is despite the fact that I waited outside for half an hour before opening on a special day just to make a last-minute BBQ purchase. I now understand why Sun Wah is so busy, and honestly, I don't mind spending a bit more there because the Sun Wah family truly knows how to treat their customers right. read more

On Christmas Eve 2019, we enjoyed a great meal here, and this year, we decided to make this our Christmas day dinner spot. Their crab rangoon is outstanding, and I have really liked the shrimp fried rice. Portions are so generous, and pricing is fair. They were so busy with takeout orders on Christmas, and my only suggestion is that they do a better job about making it clear that those dining in can seat themselves. We stood in line with the take-out folks for at least 15 minutes, and I could not make eye contact with anyone to see if we should just seat ourselves. A simple sign could make things much less congested and more clear for those dining in. While they were slammed with orders, the server (I think he was the owner, but not sure) sincerely apologized in advance for the wait for food. It's worth the wait, and I am glad we had such a splendid holiday meal at Hon Kee. read more

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Such a beautiful restaurant! All of the staff are so friendly and welcoming. The food is incredible, always looking forward to eating more of it!! Oh, and it's family owned! read more

I was able to book a reservation for 9 people, and they have their own private parking lot! We tried the peking duck feast, which came with bao, fried rice, and a soup. The gravy that comes with the duck is so good! They also have their own homemade hot sauce on the table, which is delicious. The pork was super crispy and flavorful. They also brought us a plate of cut watermelon at the end of our meal. read more

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This is our go to place for chinese food when we are in the Argyle st area. With the rising prices their prices are still reasonable and the right servings. We crave for the roast duck and lechon (roast pork), always crunchy skin and juicy inside served with a side of liver sauce. We also ordered their yeong chow fried rice and the veggie i love is the spicy string beans. We're so full and still have to go. Service is slow, they serve the rice last which really sucks but you know i went here for the food so im not remiving stars for that. Ambiance is ok, the place looks clean. Finding parking is a challenge in this part of Chicago but worth it since you can still go to asian grocery stores, boba places etc. read more

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We went to Hon Kee Barbecue and Seafood restaurant for l first time last past week. We've been to many restaurants in the Uptown area but this was our first time there. Did you know that they have been in the Uptown area in Chicago for 40 years? They opened in 1981 and have been serving delicious Chinese Canton Cuisine food since then. It's a family run restaurant and I was thrilled to meet the owner Paul Tsang and his daughter Melina. We came for the 3 course Peking Duck dinner (whole filleted Duck,  Duck & vegetable stir fry Duck soup), includes house-made hoisin sauce,  pickled radish & carrots.  Freshly julienned scallions & cucumbers and 12 steamed mantou baos.  It was delicious,  and enough food for 4 people. We will be back again for some of their most popular dishes such as:  BBQ Pork Scrambled Egg on Rice, Hong Style Lobster and any of their noodle soups! If you have never been to Hon Kee Barbecue and Seafood, I highly recommend that you go there soon! read more

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I'm so happy we stumbled across this place. The ambience here is so nice and welcoming. They have hot tea on the table ready when you sit down. The waiter was so sweet and tailored my order to fit my needs. The food was fantastic, and came out hot and quick. We ordered schezuan eggplant, not spicy, and the orange chicken. Please do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant! read more

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Looking for Chinese BBQ & seafood? This is indeed a little hidden gem tucked in a smaller cross street of Asia on Argyle / Vietnam Town. Food: Wonton soup - 3/5 - wonton wrap didn't taste satisfying at all but the filling of mixed shrimp and pork was OK Dumpling soup - 4.5/5 - definitely superior to their wontons Fried soft shell crab - 4.5/5 - pretty good, but not outstanding Roast pork - 5/5 - excellent flavor and texture BBQ pork - 4.5/5 - very good flavor Young Chow / Duong Chau (combination style) fried rice - 5/5 - this place has the best of this popular Chinese fried rice Seafood and fish maw soup - 5/5 - excellent taste/flavor and texture Stir fry squid with shrimp sauce - 5/5 - unique savory flavor but may be strong for some people Salt & pepper calamari - 5/5 - crispy and tasty just how they should be Salt & pepper fish fillet - 5/5 - another crispy and savory option Braised Cantonese seafood noodle - 4/5 - the texture of the noodle is peculiar - quite unusual from other types Ambience: Spacious, brightly lit with beautiful chandeliers that are captivating Service: Mediocre. Needs to be more pro-active, attentive and more friendly read more

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Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant We really did not dine-in, but we did have the duck. The duck was good! The decor inside is very fancy. Good bathroom too. Next time, we will dine-in. Recommended. read more

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My friend and I ordered takeout from here on a weeknight about 30-40 minutes before their closing time. This place is pretty large and has the circular family style seating that's typical of a traditional Chinese restaurant (think dim sum). What we ordered was good, however I wish we had tried more things because I'm sure there are some sleepers in their menu that are worth trying. Their menu is huge and extensive so definitely willing to come back and try it all. Service was exactly how I expected if, but if you understand cultural norms, then it makes sense, lol. read more

Very good food. I was searching for a new Chinese Restaurant after long time Wing Ho closed. Someone recommended this and I tried it. I haven't tried many dishes but when I was eating in the restaurant the things being served looked really good and authentic. Great for a group or family. Big round tables with lazy susans for easy sharing. Hard working staff and free parking for pickup or restaurant. read more

Delicious food here, I've been here two times, and everything I have tried, I liked. This place had a very similar duck dinner to the famous Sun Wah, and I'm happy to say that it is just as good, with the added benefit that Hon Kee is not NEARLY as crowded as Sun Wah. I was there on a Saturday evening in the summer and there were maybe three tables occupied in a giant banquet size room. Peking Duck Dinner ($48) - you get duck three ways. First, the crispy skin is sliced at table side and then eaten on steamed buns with fresh julienned veggies and a sweet sauce (the sauce is incredible!). The duck meat is then made into either a fried rice or a stir fry with celery (your choice). Finally, the bones are made into a light soup to perfectly balance out your meal. Compared to Sun Wah, I thought they were actually extremely similar. Garlic Pea Shoots ($12) - fresh and well-seasoned, would definitely order this again. I was very happy with my experiences at Hon Kee and would not hesitate to return. I'm excited to try their other barbecue offerings (like the crackling roast pork I kept seeing brought to other tables!). read more

Family Christmas Tradition dictates that we must eat duck for dinner and with the decline on quality and service of Sun Wah, Chicago is left with few reasonably priced Peking duck options. I made a reservation at Hon Kee as they offered the usual 3 course duck dinner for under $50. We arrived a little early and sat at an empty table. We ordered quite a bit as many things on the menu sounded appetizing (spicy pork green beans, pancit noodles, clams in black bean sauce, and of course the duck that comes with soup and fried rice). The server informed us that the kitchen was backed up so dishes would be delayed in coming out. The place was basically empty at 5p but he also stated they had takeout orders. As the dishes came out, each one was worse than the previous. The clams were covered in a thick starchy paste not the black bean sauce we all know and love. The green beans were cold and salty and then there was the imposter pancit. I have to say the Peking duck was fantastic but experience ruined by carver who when we asked to keep a few extra pieces of the duck, threw them down on the platter in disgust. Overall, the duck was the star of the night and after 2 hours we never received the rice or soup due to the backed up kitchen so they took it off the bill graciously. I wouldn't recommend coming here for anything other than the bbq or Peking duck. The service is lackluster and the dishes are terrible and might come out cold. read more

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Free parking deserves a star... some colleagues from a nearby hospital recommended and we went after work event. Not a place i would normally dine at... not clean enough for me . Sorry! The service was quick , free jasmine tea was great , the string beans were good. We got Kung pao prawns, hot and sour chicken and beans. I will not be going back! read more

Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been going to Hon Kee since I was little, it's one of my all time favorite Chinese restaurants! My two favorite things and really the only things I get is the BBQ pork with scrambled eggs over rice and the wonton (both with or without) noodles. Both are super tasty! Recently I also tried the salt and pepper egg tofu, which was really good as well. The service can lack a little bit, but the food is the main reason why I come here anyways. read more

Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood - BBQ Pork with Scrambled Egg & Rice - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Each time I write a review for a Chinese restaurant I warm reviewers to take with a grain of salt. I'll say it again. .. I'm super basic with Chinese food orders and totally Americanized. I almost always order Orange Chicken, Combination Fried Rice and Egg Rolls. So judging from my experience with these inauthentic choices, Hon Kee is a 3.5 star restaurant. I've rounded up for consistency. I've never had an issue with my order. Pro Tip: When ordering Orange Chicken or any other fried item, request the sauce on the side to preserve the crispy texture. read more

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