The place was not busy when we went so we got seated right away. We were able to order with the QR…read morecode menu. The soup dumpling was not as soupy as I thought. The rest of the dishes were good. The string beans had a lot of garlic in it! The spicy dry chili chicken was super crispy too. The cold chicken with chili sauce was good and it was also creamy but I think because we got the other stuff as normal spicy and the cold chicken less spicy it didn't taste as flavorful, but it was still good. Our favorite was the sliced pork belly with garlic sauce. It had some cucumbers in the bottom too and it matches so well. I usually don't eat crazy spicy but their normal spicy is just right for me. Found a new gem and will definitely be ordering from here again!

Had a good time there with my friends. We ordered five dishes, but in my opinion, they were not as…read moregood as the Chinese restaurant that I've tried near UIUC area. Maybe I had a too high expectation before visit.

Great Chinese restaurant! I've been twice already and I'll…read morebe back. The food is full of flavor, spicy, and delicious. I also had the kung pao tofu, which was some of the best fried tofu I've ever had. Food is served family style, so it is meant to be shared. I recommend coming by with a group. Service is very friendly and helpful in picking out dishes. Highly recommend!

Went alone looking for really good chinese food and definitely got that! Was first in after they…read moreopened on Saturday and was greeted and sat quickly. Food came out quickly as well and it was great! I ordered the Chongqing popcorn chicken and Mr and Ms Smith. The mala spice hit so good as did the slight tinge of sweetness in the popcorn chicken. Also made for good leftovers reheating what i carried out. Will definitely be returning

This place cured my Chinese food depression after moving down south…read more Hot take: all the videos told us to order the dry chili chicken and spicy wontons. They were good, but the honey black pepper short ribs and beef shumai were better by a MILE. The crab rangoon were also excellent - fresh, made with real crab, and packed with chunks of onion. Delicious. Service was decent. The space is small, but we had no problem walking in on a weekday. Highly recommend!

Went for Sunday lunch, quite a lot people lined up way before it opened at 12pm. Even though it got…read moreMichelin awards several years in a row, but I think there's a gap. 4 adults ordered below dishes. Apple wood charcoal grill ribeye steak 大蒜蘋果木炭烤肉眼牛排 $40. It was delicious, it waked up my taste buds. Sour pickle & fish fillet soup 酸菜魚片湯 $13. Very good, the level sourness was just right. Plenty of fish in the soup. String bean 四季豆 $14, it's okay. Wood ear mushroom salad 凉拌黑木耳 $8. It was not close to the expectation, it's salty for some portion, and not much flavor on other portions. There should be vinegar added to improve the flavor. Cheng du spicy wonton 紅油抄手 $10.5. Not meeting our expectations, the sauce was not close, need to add vinegar. Signature dry chili fantail shrimp 香辣鳳尾蝦 $11. Not sure why it was a signature dish, not impressed.

Great flavor. Have had mapo tofu and braised pork. Braised pork is awesome. Mapo tofu is great too,…read morebut fair warning very spicy, the mala is no joke (but, once you're acclimated, very delicious). Nice ambiance in restaurant, no wait both times, nice seating, clean.

The crispy eggplant was a huge fan favorite, but we ordered so many other things that were good…read more The Sichuan wontons were delicious. We also got the dry chili chicken, dan dan noodles, Szechuan string beans, and a couple other things. Their Sichuan ice jelly was also yum. The service was great.

Food: This was my second time ordering the same dish in just two weeks--it's that good! If you're a…read morespicy food lover, this is heaven. The dish is packed with ingredients: blood curd, beef tripe, pork intestine, aorta, luncheon meat, fish, glass noodles, bean sprouts--you name it. Once you try it, deciding what to eat next time won't be hard at all. Service: The lady at the front is always super friendly and welcoming with a smile. They'll also let you know the pickup time if you order ahead, which makes things really convenient. Ambiance: It's located in the Chinatown food court, so you know what to expect--lively, casual, and full of energy. If you love being surrounded by the amazing aromas of different foods and can't resist trying more, this place is your paradise.

Fair warning- this dish is NOT for the weak. I got the Szechuan Pepper chicken, one of my favorite…read moredishes that no Chinese restaurant has ever been able to make close to the level I had while in Chengdu- until now. When I tell you I openly wept while eating this dish (both from the spice and from joy), I'm not kidding. My spirits were high, my tongue and lips felt like they were vibrating, and I couldn't ask for more. Fantastic, cannot recommend enough, reasonably quick service and love the collection of restaurants in this food court. Will be returning.

It has been a few years since I have been here, but I am pleased to see the same great service and…read morefood quality are consistent with my past experiences. We arrived just as doors were opening for lunch, and sat at the bar for apps and drinks. The lycheetini here is my fave, but be aware it is a potent drink. The lychee in the glass is a treat for the finish. Steamed Dim sum and crab rangoon are good and generous portions. You cannot go wrong with anything shrimp. Our bar tender/server (Fiona, I believe?) surprised my daughter with a birthday treat, sesame balls with a candle, which was so sweet! We had early dinner reservations so we did not stay for lunch, but I look forward to returning for a full meal. Great location on MI Ave!

Came here mainly for the duck and it did NOT disappoint…read more The vibes were better than expected for a Chinese spot. Nice sit-down feel, pretty comfortable. 7.5/10. Service was fine, nothing standout but about what I expected. 6/10. The Peking duck was the highlight. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and tasted super high quality. Only thing is the cucumbers weren't the freshest and I wish there was a bit more seasoning, but still amazing. 9.7/10. Easily up there with some of the best in Chicago. The other dishes didn't hit as much. The cumin lamb had great flavor but was way too fatty and oily. 4/10. The dry chili chicken had a nice crispy texture but also too oily. 6.5/10. Both weren't very spicy either. Overall, come here for the duck and you'll have a great time.

So good literally everything was amazing, perfect fried rice and chicken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Since there's no three and a half star rating, I had to give this a three star rating. I was really…read morecraving some good Chinese food but did not want to go into downtown first to pick up and then head back home so I looked this place up and had decent reviews and decided to try it out. What really impressed me was they had a specific section of the menu which was titled "Salt and Pepper". Of course I was super excited to try the salt and pepper tofu so here's what we got: - we got the salt and pepper tofu - we got the American garlic broccoli - got the mala lamb. - Got a pair of complimentary vegetarian spring rolls. When I went to pick up the take-out order, I was shocked at how heavy it was. This was clearly a lot of food. I'll start with the lamb. Very well thought out packaging, to be straight. Because the lamb had a lot of oil and liquid in it, they put it in a plastic container, which they knew is going to leak. They put that entire container in a separate tiny plastic bag and wrapped it so that the juices from that would not come all over in the main bag. Really appreciate that. Now the lamb, while cooked okay, the flavor was just, you know, it did not do it for me. Add to that they really kept the lamb as relatively big pieces. They were thinly sliced but they were just large pieces. They could have been smaller for it to be easier to eat. Flavor-wise there was just too much black pepper, which is what I was expecting, but to match that there was no flavor as such. The salt and pepper tofu was a disaster. I got it from other places. The flavor just was not doing it. It was not crispy at all. Yes I have them take out salt and pepper tofu from many other places. It does leave its crunchiness to some extent. This one had zero crunch. In fact it was weird. Every piece that was stuck to the next one had something gooey on it. Just overall the flavor was very underwhelming. The American garlic broccoli was overcooked to the extent it did not have the firmness one would expect and was overcooked to the extent where some of the smaller pieces just disintegrated. The spring roll is wild. The casing was phenomenal. It was perfect for a spring roll even after opening it after one hour. Really appreciate that. The filling, however, there really weren't many vegetables in it at all. That was very disappointing. Overall I don't think I am going to grab food from here again. The reason they get the 3.5 stars, though, is they did a phenomenal job on the packaging of all the food. The quantity was well beyond what I expected. The food, however, I have to say, was a disaster. And maybe this is my taste. It may be it's a bit too Americanized and I have not been used to eating very Americanized Chinese food for the last many years. That might be the problem.

Was looking for some chinese food late on a windy night in Chicago and came across this hidden…read moregolden gem in Chinatown. Went in their expecting regular Chinese food and was blown away by the amazing chinese food, attention to detail oriented waiter and no frills but perfected Chinese food. Ordered heavy, starting with egg drop soup, dumplings, shrimp and broccoli, crispy duck and pan sheared green beans. Each of the item was fabulous, highlight being succulent crispy duck that would rival any duck place in the states(not peking duck) but it was full of flavor, perfectly rendered fat and crispy skin which even made my partner who doesn't like duck change her opinion If i could give 50 stars I would and the enthusiasm and energy shown by staff at 11 pm just showed how each member of this place absolutely knew what they were doing.

I would say Szechuan is at this my point my favorite type of Chinese cuisine. I love the flavors, I…read morelove the heat. So when I saw what Dongpo had to offer, I knew I had to try this place. They definitely didn't let me down. We ordered their dry chili chicken, Dan Dan Noodles, and Sichuan wontons. All three were amazing, all three came with some heat and would order them again without hesitation. The dry chili chicken had the perfect amount of heat, the chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the Dan Dan noodles were very flavorful and the wontons came with the same spiciness just a different texture. Overall we enjoyed our lunch here at Dongpo. The service was great. Very quick and the food came out hot. Will definitely be returning.

Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen is the underground emperor of late-night Chinese food in Chicago, the spot…read moreyour Uber driver, your bartender, and every chef in the city whispers about when they're truly hungry. Tucked into a no-frills corner on the South Side, Dai Yee's looks modest from the outside, but step in after 10 p.m. and it's pure magic. The room is packed with everybody--sneakerheads, nurses coming off shift, club kids, cops, and couples on first dates who somehow heard the legend. The vibe is chaotic in the best way: woks roaring, orders flying, and that unmistakable perfume of sizzling garlic, ginger, and chili filling the air. The food is straight-up stupid good. The Hong Kong-style salt & pepper smelts are crackly, spicy, and gone in 30 seconds. The beef chow fun has that elusive wok hei (breath of the wok) that most places only dream of, wide rice noodles slick with smoky char and tender flank steak. The black pepper beef tenderloin is velvet-soft, glossy, and aggressively peppery in a way that makes you order extra rice just to survive the happiness. The Singapore noodles are bright curry perfection, and the Mongolian beef is saucy, crispy-edged, and borderline addictive. Portions are straight out of the 90s--massive trays that could feed a family of four for under $15. Cash-only, BYOB, and everything comes out blazing hot in under ten minutes even when the place is slammed. The ladies running the show are legends: fast, funny, and they'll roast you (lovingly) if you can't handle the spice level you asked for. If you leave Chicago without hitting Dai Yee's at least once (preferably at 1 a.m. with a six-pack), you didn't really experience the city. This is real-deal, no-filter, soul-satisfying Chinese food that reminds you why we fall in love with restaurants in the first place. Dai Yee's isn't just a restaurant; it's a Chicago institution in the making. I'd wait in line in a blizzard for those smelts. See you at midnight.

11/26/25 - I drove by here w/my wife today to eat lunch based on the reviews only to find that this…read moreis a pop up restaurant where you go & pick up your food & go. Dam I was disappointed we went away empty. Based on the reviews I really wanted to try this place but alas it wasn't meant to be. How do you give a rating to a restaurant you didn't eat at? Sorry I can't give you a 5 star rating but it's hard to judge on not eating your food

I don't understand this world and how this restaurant doesn't have all 5 stars. 4 at the least…read more This place is amazing, full stop. The Chefs Special Dry Chili Chicken is maybe the best chicken I've ever had. Full of flavor and melts in your mouth. I also got the Chairman Mao Style Hong Sue Pork Belly, which was lovely. Chicken Egg Rolls were not what I expected, which was a good thing. Delish!! Even their tea is wonderful. More of a hibiscus flavor. Just delightful. Very busy and small place so come in off hours to get seated. You MUST stop by this spot if you're in Chicago's Chinatown. You won't be disappointed.

Came here for dinner on a friend's recommendation…read more Order for 1: Szechuan style stir fried green beans ($16.95), Dry Chili Fish Fillet ($19.95), Chicken with Bone in Spicy Sesame Sauce ($10.95) with rice. Food came out hot and fresh. I definitely over ordered but it will make for tasty left overs. A little pricey but I get it - everything is in this economy. Would be better eaten in a group to order more variety. Solid meal for a girl craving "home food."