It took 40 minutes to get my food. I paid for added shrimp. It was not added. Note that when I walked in to wait for my food, the place was completely empty. Very disappointing. read more

Awesome Chinese food!! Highly recommend ordering for pickup or dining in. Mapo tofu, governors chicken, Singapore noodles, crispy duck, mushu pork. All awesome! read more

Had hot and sour soup and emperor chicken. They we both sub average. The quality of the meat was noticeable bad. Which is really bad for deep fried. It is a shame place used to be solid. read more

Deliver the wrong food. Order egg foo young got beef mix vegetables. Not happy............

This place literally has the best mu shu of anywhere around! Perfect pancakes. So good.

We ordered take-out for Christmas dinner. Having Chinese food on Christmas has been a family tradition for many years. Our daughter lives near Hong Huah and at her suggestion, we ordered pick up. Our order included Kung Pao Chicken, Mu Shu Pork, Hunan Shrimp, Beef Chow Fun, and Hot and Sour Soup. The wait time for delivery was over two hours, which is mainly why we picked up the food. When we opened it once we were at home, one item was missing - the Chow Fun. We called and they didn't ring that up. No matter, there was still more than enough food to go around, but it did cost them 1/2 star. I understand how busy they must have been, and mistakes do happen. The Hot and Sour Soup was more than enough for two. It was a little more on the sour side than I've had at other places, but I have to admit, it was very good. Also, it was loaded with vegetables and pork. They were generous. The meal was very good. The Kung Pao Chicken was good, not too much on the spicy side, but it had some back heat. The Hunan Shrimp was also good. Personally, Hunan means hot to me. This was "in a hot red sauce" but I found it sweet. Even though, it went nicely together. Lastly, The Mu Shu Pork was outstanding. Generally, my complaint about Mu Shu is the pancakes. These were very large and didn't fall apart as many do. The taste was excellent as was the amount of pork. I'm looking forward to the time when we can safely eat in restaurants again. I will be back. read more

I am going to preface this review with saying I do NOT like giving bad reviews, because I don't want to hurt a small business. We really wanted to like Hong Huah. We drove out of our way to pick it up due to the reviews. Unfortunately, it did not live up to the hype, at least not on a Friday night. I arrived & wasn't greeted by anyone, because all the staff were in the kitchen. From what I could see, they seemed overwhelmed with all the orders. When the staff did see me, they acknowledged me from the kitchen entry & smiled. We ordered crab rangoon, sesame chicken, orange chicken, jalapeño chicken, combo fried rice, & lo mein. My youngest kids ate the lo mein, but the rest of us did not enjoy any of it. The food lacked flavor, & honestly, it seemed a little old. read more

I ordered for carry out. The restaurant was basically empty but their pickup and delivery business was busy on a Friday night. The eggrolls were nothing special and egg drop soup was lighter than most others I've had (less chicken broth) but acceptable. The entrees were quite disappointing and had no spice to them: Orange Chicken wasn't crispy nor spicy at all; Garlic Eggplant was reasonable; Salt & Pepper Shrimp was terribly overcooked and soggy. Overall this place get's a 'C' for initial quality and taste. Upon reheating in the microwave at home it moved up a notch. It appears to be family owned and I did appreciate the friendliness of the staff. read more

I've been eating here for a while now, and the menu items I like, I love. There's been some items that I haven't been fond of, but overall I've had a variety of dishes and most of them are fantastic. I love the egg rolls, the pot stickers, the fried rice, the Mongolian beef, the kung pao, the empress chicken, the twice cooked pork, the lo mein. It's all great with minor complaints about anything at best, such as some dishes having too much of the cheapest ingredient. I've not been fond of the mapo tofu, who's tofu wasn't firm enough and wasn't spicy at all, the chow fun who's noodles were too gelatin-esque, or the fried wontons, which has basically no meat in them and are too big leaving a mostly flavorless crisp wonton. But I don't hold that against the restaurant, not every dish can be a winner and it's entirely possible that these dishes are fine and it's my personal subjective tastes that didn't agree with them, considering how much I love the food here. read more

We have been coming here for years, and we love this place. Hong Huah has by far the best potstickers anywhere--and we deliberately try them at other places to compare. The Mongolian Beef is a favorite, as is the Mu Shu, whether pork, chicken, or vegetarian. The staff members are usually in the kitchen, cooking--they get a lot of take-out orders--and so you won't always be welcomed at the door quickiy. Don't let the very plain surroundings fool you; the food is good and fresh. AFter trying a variety of places over the years, this family-owned spot is still our favorite. read more

Good food, very personable and friendly. I love their food, especially scallop dushes read more

This is my ultimate favorite Chinese restaurant of all time. My family and I have been coming for years on years and I have yet to find better tasting Chinese food to date! The owner is super friendly and pretty much knows everyone since he's been in business for what seems like forever. He really cares about his business and his customers! Everything you order is absolutely delicious. I have yet to have a bad dish from here. You can't go wrong with their egg rolls, potstickers, beef satay(sticks). Their egg rolls are phenomenal! Best egg rolls in town in my opinion. Their sweet and sour sauce tastes so fresh and the ingredients in the egg roll and the outside crunch is something other worldly! Potstickers tastes better when you eat them there compared to to go. Either way it's still delicious, exactly as pictured. Big round and fluffy dough with a perfectly sizzled under side. Mouthwatering! If you are a Mongolian beef fan this is the place to order! Best Mongolian I've had to date. Sweet and sour chicken, ginger chicken, Kung pao chicken, beef chow fun, chicken lo mein, garlic shrimp, garlic chicken=all top choices. Oh! And they have this sauce that's pretty much a chili paste---very tasty and spicy! I mix it with everything and it's such a good combo and the perfect amount of kick. Do yourself a favor and at least try it once and tell me I'm wrong! So so so so good, relatively inexpensive as well. read more

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What can I say, it's the BEST dang potstickers anyone could ever have. Don't miss out on these beauties. I've grown up with this restaurant (quite literally) and 25+ years later they are still workin' it. Family-owned friendly faces that make you feel like home... I could never get sick of it. From homemade potstickers, to satay beef, to sesame chicken, to lobster... they've got it all. Would I come back? Yes! They've got a free small parking lot tooo. read more

Hong Huah - BEST DANG POTSTICKERS - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The decor of the restaurant has the remnants of a 1970s something banquet hall with its floor to ceiling mirror walls, worn down carpeting, awkwardly placed chandelier, and tiny high stool bar tucked way in the back of the restaurant by the kitchen and bathrooms... but who comes to Hong Huah for the decor? Some of the reviews here gripe about the slow service of the place, but when the food is this good... you have to kick back and take the time to truly appreciate the delicious Chinese food this place has to offer. Things you must try here... 1. The pork wok fried potstickers (dumplings). Why are these 8 pieces of deliciousness worth trying? The dough has what the Taiwanese would describe as the perfect " Q Q" texture. Meaning that shell of the dumpling has a chewiness texture that is firm and has a bit of a bounce as you chew. The bottom of the dumpling has the perfect sear, which provides a delicate crunch factor, hence why it is called a pot - sticker... these are literally just the description of the outside. The inside of the dumpling is stuffed with a giant succulent pork meatball that is just mouthwatering delicious. The potstickers are served with a vinegar soysauce and hot chili on the side. Both are a great accompaniment to the appetizer. Note that these are fried, and as expected will be greasy, but they're not saturated in oil. 2. Satay beef ( on a stick). 4 pieces of beef, skewered into a stick. It's marinated in a Taiwanese BBQ sauce that is called satay sauce (沙爹醬). I can't describe it, but you just have to take my word for it and try it. They're delicious. 3. Although I don't have a picture of it cause it was inhaled before it even hit the table... there is a sliced sausage dish you absolutely have to try. It comes with slice raw garlic and it's just that good. It's one of those appetizers you need with a beer, specifically a Taiwan beer (台灣啤酒). 4. Beef chow fun with pan fried flat rice noodles , bean sprouts, and green onions. It's a delicious noodle and beefy dish. A bit on the greasy side, but keep in mind it is fried noodles. 5. Hong Huah lobster, which is literally one whole lobster seasoned with the restaurant's secret spices and coated in drawn butter over a bed of steam broccoli. I can't quite describe the spices, however it is delicious. The lobster itself was cooked to perfection. The spices was a great accompaniment. I would have prefer to have control of how much butter I consume though I will have to make a mental note to ask of it can be place on the side the next time. 6. Fish filet with a veggie melody. Little chunks of white fish coated in what tasted like a tempura batter, light salty sauce, and the veggies consist of pea pods, water chestnuts, carrots, and bamboo shoots. Overall, the restaurant provides delicious and large portions of foods at a very reasonable price. The decor is dated. The service is slow, but the staff is friendly. This is a small family own restaurant for over 25+ years. This place is a small hidden gem in the neighborhood and dare I say, better than some of the places in Chinatown? It's a great place to bring small children out to dinner. Do keep in mind that there isn't a changing table in the bathrooms though. read more

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Very good Mongolian beef. Well priced lunch specials, though if you're hungry, shell out for the larger dinner portion. Courteous, quick service. Clean restaurant. read more

Food is really really good .service is ok .this restaurant is a friendly family great four big groups

I have been eating at this place for years. The lunch menu has always been spot on. Great portions all around. I have brought a date here once and she loved it. The location is always clean, well kept. Friendly staff, always answers questions in regards to the menu. The lunch menu includes soup and egg rolls. Everything is very well served, if you don't get the lunch menu but the full serving menu for dinner is also great. Very well prepared no matter what you order. I highly recommend stopping in here for a good dinner. Thank you for being in the neighborhood. Great location. Great service. Great food. You cant go wrong with this location. Thank you. read more

Hong Huah - tables and chairs in a restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming here for more than 15 years and to this day is my favorite Chinese restaurant. Family owned and full of peace and amazing food. Awesome lunch specials 7 days a week which is a completely rarity though I recommend anytime everyday of the week! Support small business & enjoy! read more

Hong Huah - Orange chicken with fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had takeout here and ordered crab Rangoon, potstickers, egg rolls, hot and sour soup, Home style beef, garlic chicken, and moo shu pork and a combo fried rice. All the food was hot, fresh and tasty. Some Chinese restaurants their dishes can all taste similar, not here. Everything was distinctively flavorful. They were generous with the sauces, and the staff was friendly and even offered to help me carry the bags out. We fed 6 adults and 2 small children with this, great value for the money. Since the pandemic it seems like a lot of restaurants don't have good quality for fresh food, but that couldn't be further from the gage here! Definitely will return! read more

This place is amazing! The decor etc inside is nice could use some updates, maybe employee uniforms and T-shirt's but that's not what your reading this for...you don't care about the decor you came for the FOOD!! What Chinese place still makes homemade egg rolls and potstickers??!! This one! I mean it was so fresh. I was not expecting that at all. If I based the review on service alone it would have been three stars I would have liked a smile and maybe the person taking my order to at least have a family Compnay t shirt on instead of joggers....but don't let that sway you!! Also the owner John was super nice and friendly. He even held the door for us on our way out and offered water etc. In the evening it's a nice ambiance and low key date spot for drinks and dinner date (no sweat pants here). During the day def pick up to go or just come in and chill! The lunch special was so amazing! Not too much food like other places that may lack quality. This is by far the best Chinese food I have ever eaten. Period. Must try their veggie egg rolls and veggie fried rice. We also enjoyed the chicken and broccoli. read more

I don't know how they serve customers who comes for dine in. I'm usually geting some food for take out. And I can say that staff is always smiling and offering something to drink during waiting time. I like their soup with chicken and noodles. Always fresh and tasty. read more

Hong Huah - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the best Chinese food places in all of Chicago. Hong Huah is a family owned restaurant where Mr. Lo and his family work together to keep the place running. When you enter the restaurant, you are immediately greeted by Mr. Lo and he welcomes you into his restaurant, into his world of delicious cuisine that is mainly Chinese, but has influences from Taiwan as well. The best way to enjoy Hong Huah is to eat at the restaurant. They have dishes with extra flare that makes the experience quite special. A couple of my favorite dishes are the Fried Potstickers and Crab Rangoon. The Potstickers are so delicious and fried on the bottom to perfection and paired with a housemade dipping sauce. In addition, the Crab Rangoon comes with 6 pieces and a housemade sweet and sour sauce. I personally like to enjoy the Crab Rangoons by breaking apart each corner and dipping it sauce. Amazing. For entrees, their General Tso's chicken is very popular along with their Lobster and Moo Shu dishes. When you order the Moo Shu's, Mr. Lo comes around and transforms them into a burrito. How cool is that?! Side note, they also have an amazing Lunch Special so be sure to check them out for that midday break. Grade: A read more

5 stars just for their fried dumplings/potstickers. Best ever. I could eat them every day if I could. I also enjoy the satay beef, sesame chicken, and beef chow fun. But I think everything is generally good. read more

I ordered pork fried rice and it had vegetables in it and plenty of meat. It was good. I also ordered two eggrolls and they were decent as well. Nothing outstanding, but good. They're a little skimpy on the condiments and I did not get a hot mustard with the eggrolls, but I will order from this restaurant again because they don't have a minimum order amount that you have to order in order to have it delivered. If you want just a taste of something and you don't want to order three or four different dishes just to make a minimum order of $20-$25, this is the place. read more

Been going to Hong Huah for some Time since the 1990's as a teenager. Chinese food here is delicious. Love their Mixed Vegetables, Lo Mein Soft Noodle dishes as well as Their fried rices and Peking Duck. The owner John has been there and has been pretty good in keeping up with the dishes. Restaurant has that 80's ambiance but that is compromise with the Delicious Chinese food there. read more

I have been eating here for many years. The food is always good and delivery is very fast. I miss dining in and being able to have Peking duck. Crispy duck is great Mongolia beef spot on. Hope you're in good health and will be seeing you very soon for drinks and a good meal. And laugh. Peace . Thanks for your service also. read more

Hong Huah - Life - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is great! The workers are nice! The delivery drivers are very polite!! I recommend 10000 percent

Two word. Delicious and Homemade. (And does not count) Everything was amazing. I cannot think of a Chinese restaurant that I like better than this place and this was my first time. From the friendly staff, homemade sauces (like all the sauces - soy sauce, hot sauce, and sweet and sour sauce all homemade!!!) and owner to all the flavorful dishes, if you want Chinese food made with love, go here. We decided to stop here for an early dinner and the staff promptly greeted us and showed us to a table. After a quick look at the menu and the owner came by and shook our hand which I loved! We asked what are some good dishes and settled on the following: Pan Fried Pot Stickers - Best Pot Sticker in Chicago! Period, reminded me of my travels to Asia. Crab Rangoon - finally someone knows how to control the cream cheese and leave the top open to avoid too much moisture Chicken Sizzling Rice Soup - Amazing showmanship as they brought it out the rice was crackling and then slid artfully into the soup for ultimate crackling. So flavorful and perfect for a cold day. Sesame Chicken - again one of the best I ever had Chinese Broccoli- a must at a Chinese restaurant and this one did not disappoint And the star of the dinner, The Lobster in Caramelized Onion Sauce (secret menu, ask for it and order it!). Never had Lobster prepared this way and my wife who does not like Lobster, loved this dish. All in all this place rocks! read more

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There food is so good you will die for it, there service is really kind they always ask you if you need anything else

We ordered the pot stickers,shrimp fried rice, sesame chicken and everything was fresh and warm. I loved that they gave us two type of cookies. I definitely recommend this place. read more

I've been going to Hong Huah for over 20 years and with every visit the food has been incredible. I have never had a bad experience there. The owner is always there to greet you and the staff is great We'll worth the travel time and it's the only Chinese restaurant that I would ever recommend to o family and friends. read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for over 25 years and it's worth the drive from Schaumburg, IL This is by far the best Chinese restaurant for Hot and Sour Soup and for Pot Stickers. The Pot Stickers are both steamed and fried and are firm inside, not like other places which serve soft, mushy insides. The lunch specials can't be beat--soup, egg roll, choice of meat and rice (fried or white). Try Mongolian Beef made with the tasty GREEN Onions (not the white) and rice noodles. Also try Kung Pao Chicken or Sesame Chicken. Both great. Arnie S. read more

Didn't want to cook on a Saturday night and wanted to support local during this virus lockdown. Saw people recommend this place on a community post and decided to try. So glad I did because the food I got was EXCELLENT!! Ordered Beef & Broccoli, Vegetable Lo Mein, Potstickers & Egg Drop Soup. All were delicious. Super friendly service. Will definitely be back to keep good community restaurants around. read more

Fantastic food and fantastic service. Go there and enjoy the tiny amount of time it takes then to present you with delicious dishes.

not enough food. The server was nice. they didn't give water, or tea. The place looked ok. Overpriced for the amount of food.

I decided to pick up some Chinese after church the other day, and decided to give this spot a shot. I was disappointed at the start when they told me they didn't have any vegetarian egg rolls. Not sure if they ran out, or if they just don't have any. I decided to order the sweet and sour shrimp. I asked if they could make them spicy, but nooooooo. Aight... aight... I'll take some hot sass on the side. (Sales tactic? Maybe) I appreciate that they put the "sweet and sour" sass on the side, so the shrimp didn't get soggy. Overall it was pretty decent. I mean, I didn't feel like I was Mulan after an intense workout with the boys. I just felt meh. Like a normal, single, lonely, 29 year old on a Sunday afternoon. read more

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Great just had the sesame chicken was one of the best sesame chicken lunches I've ever had definitely will be back plus an eggroll and other sides come with! read more

Seriously, I don't know how this place still gets business. Ordered General Tso (see image) and it was a complete blob of chicken, soggy, and flavorless. I've eaten and ordered from numerous places over the years, and I have never received unreasonably large blobs of chicken. This place has the recipe all effed up. General Tso should be pieces of crispy chicken with a spicy, tangy and sweet sauce. This place is far from the usual and overall a complete disappointment. read more

Hong Huah - Blob of soggy and flavorless chicken, not General Tso - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the best Chinese food ever. I have been coming here many many years. John and his family are the best.

Ordered the Mongolian beef and found this in my food thought it was an egg nope it was the finger of the cooks glove. Won't order from here again sorry this is gross. We always order from here and when I called to explain what I found in my food they said the cooks don't wear gloves, what! Not Ordering from here again. read more

Hong Huah - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois