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Number 1 Chop Suey

3.1 (93 reviews)
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Closed 11:00 am - 9:15 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Good for kids

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Joe B.

"Always a great spot for lunch! Service, friendly and quick on your order. The portions are generous, the food is freshly made to order, and it always comes out hot. There are a few tables available if you'd like to dine inside."

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Phil S.

10/16/24 - My old stand by when I lived in Old Irving as it was close, convenient & reasonably priced food. I went back for my old favorite combo. 2 Shrimp egg foo yung Pattie's, w/chicken fried rice (This use to be shrimp) & an egg roll. The portion size is more then enough to feed boot my wife and I & we have left overs to boot. I'm not sure how long they've been here but I have been going here for over 25 years. Tried & true with stand the rest of time. Solid restaurant mostly carry out as the seating is limited

Kevin C.

This is my go to American Chinese food place, especially for sesame or orange chicken. I like to order it with extra sauce and the plate is always full. Can count on the order being done when they say it will be done. I've ordered ahead and ate there and it's super chill. Just pulling in and out of the parking is a little weird cuz of the shape of the lot.

Kung Pao Tofu
Steve A.

Here is yet another cheap looking strip mall Chinese place, and another that isn't so bad. It's actually kind of good. Number 1 Chop Suey is one of the cheaper places. Good stuff to be honest. There's meat and there's vegetarian choices such as tofu. Came here to pick up an order for lunch and went to the counter. It's a small place and most people get it to go. There's still a few tables. It's about $10 for an entree. The vegetarian choices include Kung Pao Tofu. It actually had quite a bit of spice to it. Still milder than more authentic stuff though. It had a good variety of vegetables including broccoli and carrots. There was actually a lot for what it cost so it's a good price. For sure it's not pretty looking. It's not that good on the inside either but the food is what counts though. There's the classic beef and chicken entrees as well as tofu ones for vegetarians.

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Dawn V.

The food here was horrible. The wonton was over cooked and hard as a rock! Everything was cooked in old oil and you could definitely taste! The staff were friendly but I would never order from here again

C11, Mongolian Beef
Haley W.

It's pretty rare I crave Chinese-American food but when I do this place is always a solid choice. They've always been incredibly fast and very consistent. Like most places they add a lot of onion to the beef, so much so that it's clearly a cost cutting method, but even so they cook it well and I can't complain. The beef is tender and the sauce is the perfect level of spicy for me. The rice just tastes like soy sauce and is dry and boring, but honestly I think that's how a lot of Americans like it so I can't blame the restaurant for knowing their audience. The egg rolls are DELICIOUS, I always buy 2 or 3 extra! If you want fast, hot guilty pleasure food this will satisfy.

Strawberry smoothie-pass
Kristen C.

I just got a smoothie so my review is just on that experience. Couple working was rude, smoothie was the worst I've had...watery with very little flavor...the strawberry flavor added was warm... thought this was odd in a smoothie. Wouldn't come back...too many other places to get a smoothie at.

Mongolian Beef Combo. Great smokey flavor from the wok. Appreciate a nice ratio of meat and onions!
Jessica M.

My favorite place for Chinese American food in the area. Occasionally we'd give other establishments a try but we keep coming back to Number 1. It was good before but even better under new owners! Great taste and great value.

Pepper Steak Combo
Paul M.

Number 1 Chop Suey is my favorite and go to for some great food. I would recommend ordering the combos because there would be plenty of food for 2 with just 1 order.

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Food floating in oil total grease. A place to stay away from if dont want mouth full od oil an gease.

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Food was cold and sweet and sour nuggets were horrible and rice was not flavorful and barely beef and broccoli

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This place as new owners as as a lot better food there pepper steak is awesome and they have friendly service with a great attitude.

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Fast and prompt, favorite on the spot American Chinese restaurant. Chose #1 do your next meal!

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It's not called number 1 chop suet for no reason! Best orange chicken in the cityyyyyyy

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4.4(224 reviews)
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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.

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Such a pleasant, fulfilling surprise. By chance we stopped at Shang Noodle, looked in the window…read moreand was drawn inside. Atmosphere was great; a little noisy, but in a good way. Lots of friend groups and others, enjoying their together time, incredible meals, and just sharing together. Serious stuff: Ambiance was very inviting, letting all clientele the opportunity for unfettered enjoyment. Food was flavorful, sumptuous - just delicious and more than ample. Service; quick, courteous, attentive. Waitstaff proving good information on menu items and pairing suggestions. They checked on us several time, ensuring everything was to our liking. If ever back in Chicago, I will definitely be look for Shang Noodle!

Went here on a whim last night after reading all the glowing reviews on Yelp. Before that, I…read morechecked out a few eateries on the 4th floor of the Nordstrom building, but nothing really stood out, and honestly, none of them seemed very busy and the one restaurant Lao Sze Chuan was way too expensive, $30+ entrees were average and the place wasn't busy at all. So I decided to try Shang Noodle, which was tucked away on a side street off Grand Ave., just steps from Michigan Ave. It's across from the Nordstrom building, past Labriola's, down some steps and about a block away located on the south side of the street. As soon as I walked in, and I wasn't expecting this but the restaurant was extremely loud and nearly every seat was taken and everybody seemed to be enjoying themself, families, couples and groups. I figured that was a good sign and it signaled to me that the food was probably good! At first, the host wanted me to sit at the bar, which I politely declined because I don't usually sit at bars, also, I was there to eat, not pick up somebody! I noticed a small table open, pointed it out, and he kindly let me take it. No 'tude either! As far as my server goes, she was efficient, friendly, and very helpful with recommendations since it was my first visit and probably because I didn't look like the other customers who were more familiar with the cuisine. She suggested the pot stickers over the hot and sour soup, and the beef Chow Fun instead of chicken Chow Fun. The pot stickers were a little small, but crispy and very tasty. I also asked for some sweet and sour sauce on the side which I'm glad I did because it paired nicely with the pot stickers instead of that plain vinegar sauce they usually serve you. For my main dish, I ordered the char-grilled beef Chow Fun. The portion size was more than generous, and the char-grilled beef had a great umami flavor. A few of the rice noodles were a bit firm, likely undercooked, but overall though it was quite enjoyable. What I appreciated the most about Shang Noodle was the value. $18 for the beef Chow Fun and $9 for the pot stickers felt reasonable to me, considering it was on the dinner menu, the portion sizes were humongous and the restaurant was located on the Near North Side, which is usually quite pricey. I'll definitely be back, though next time I may try lunch instead, or go with friends of mine.

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4.1(2.2k reviews)
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