Greeted and seated right away, food took a little while to get to the table after we ordered but it was worth it. Food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the Sweet and Sour Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and Fried Rice. Restaurant was clean and had a unique look. Will absolutely be going back next time I'm in town. The Cash and Zelle only was/is not a deterrent cause the food and service was so good. read more

I absolutely love everything about this restaurant. The food plentiful and tasty. The staff is one top of their game. Run don't walk to this gem on Lawrence. We eat there twice a week quiet environment with family laughter. read more

This is a Korean Chinese restaurant that serves good JJamppong and Jajangmyun. This is not standard Chinese food, but Korean Chinese fusion. Their spicy seafood soup is flavorful and delicious. Family operated business, might be slow in service but worth the wait. read more

Peking Mandarin - Jjampong - spicy seafood noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food: 3 star. Ambient: 3 star. Price and portion: 5 star. This is a Korean/Chinese American restaurant in a Albany neighborhood. The restaurant is family friendly and not the type of place you would bring your first date. At the first look of their menu, most of the dishes are Chinese American (ex: Mongolian beef) until our friend point out it's korean food with influence of Chinese food since the countries are adjacent. We end up ordering a seafood soup noodles, cold platter, sweet sour pork and lollipop chicken. What I can say is they definitely don't skim on the ingredients sand everything comes in really large portion. We therefore end up with lots of leftover. Price was very reasonable as well. So come hungry but not with too high of expectations for flavors is my advice. read more

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Chinese-influenced Korean food goes crazy, the classic dishes are jjambong (짬뽕), jjajangmyeon (짜장면), and sweet and sour crispy pork (tangsuyuk or 탕수육). If you are looking for this in Chicago, the place is here, Peking Mandarin Express. This place has the classic Chinese takeout dishes, but the real stars are the Korean dishes. I highly recommend trying the black bean noodles jjajangmyeon, I think it's on the menu as cha chiang mien, and also the jjambong, it's on the menu as spicy seafood noodles chow ma mien or something like that. If you've lived in Chicago and you still haven't made it to Lawrence Ave you're not doing it right!!! All those hidden gem lists pass over this amazing neighborhood, check out Albany park, north park, Irving park, for a multicultural food experience!!!! read more

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Peking Mandarin has extremely large portions, so it's best to go as a group. They serve Korean Chinese food which is really its own thing, neither Korean nor Chinese. The employees here actually speak both. The food is nothing particularly special, but it hits the spot and is good value. Parking is bountiful as well. read more

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Man this place is only one size all food so be prepared to chow down and eat very well. I Strongly recommend the spicy noodle soup, spicy wings, and shrimp fry rice . The Only set back is that I've dined in since my youth since maybe 4/5 years old and they never updated the bathroom in the back and nor the restaurant itself. Apart from that they do not run credit cards for tax purposes if you get to know the owners they are very very VERY greedy chi yuh and her sister . For whatever reason they ONLY take cash and quick pay but if you run a business you already can imagine why.... Well back to my review 4.5 out of 5 . Call them out if they being greedy and no update bathroom they've been open more then 20 years and running and the area is in positive development for future customers and better reviews I hope. read more

Peking Mandarin - Phenomenal SPICY NOODLE SOUP - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great wings and service! Definitely a great place to chill and server soup was amazing as well

Order, on July 19, 2015mthe following: Pot stickers which were over fried and content was well mostly veggie little pork; egg rolls, again over fried; and the entrée Cha Chain Mein (pork onion, zucchini and black bean sauce which was salty, no zucchini, few pieces of pork and lots and lots onions. This was very poor and probably so because it was a delivery...Shame on them!! read more

At first was slightly disappointed as I had egg foo young on my brain and was craving it. Come to find out this is a Chinese/Korean restaurant, family owned for over 20 years, and I was blown away by the amazing service. The owners daughter told stories, as this restaurant was a hot point for movies with actors such as Vince Vaughn, she took time to be attentive and really make us feel at home. Tea is served before every meal....Had the egg rolls, Mongolian beef, sweet and sour chicken and combination fried rice. While I still have egg foo young on my mind, I was pleasantly it surprised, food was tasty and the ambiance was out of this world authentic, and totally old school. Not one thing has changed or been updated but only in the best of ways. A true classic. Thank you for the great experience!! read more

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I'll try anything once (almost anything). I honestly felt like I was cheating on Great Sea's but after reading how it was so amazingly better than GS, I had to try it. It wasn't. Maybe I am bias but I was willing to try something new. I will say, what caught my eye was the pricing. It was about 10-15 cheaper so I had to see what it was about. Stuck with the classic crab Rangoon, black bean noodle and lollipop wings. The goon was just okay. Black bean was cold and lacked flavor. It was also a very small portion. You get what you pay for. I don't even want to discuss the wings. The previous Yelper who wrote it was better than GS since they changed ownership deserves to be slapped. How dare you. Lol. In all seriousness, the sauce was cold, it was not spicy (asked for spicy) and the chicken was not good. It's difficult not to compare the two since they are on the same street just opposite direction. No question it's their competition. All in all, everything looked better than it actually tasted. Sometimes you just have to stick with what you know! read more

What a gem in Chicago! Local, authentic Korean-Chinese fusion food. The go to place for jjajangmyeon (black bean noodle) and tangsooyuk (deep fried sweet and sour pork)! Their chicken wings are also phenomenal. Prices are super affordable and portions are generous. No frills ambiance and service. Hope this business stays around for a very long time ! read more

Peking Mandarin - All amazing. Jja jang myeon, pork tangsooyuk and Hot Bean Curd - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Day 3 Chicago Trip: the weather was windy and rainy and I was somehow craving Korean Chinese food. Upon search, cane across this place and decided to check out based on high recommendation. This place is located in somewhat suburban community, but inside is very spacious. We got jjajangmyun and Nu-rung-ji soup (serves 2). The price first of all is very reasonable and portion size is enough to fill 2. The taste was authentic as well and delicious (tastes like old traditional style jjajangmyun). Overall enjoyed this place and recommend checking this place out when you crave Korean Chinese food! read more

Peking Mandarin - Jjajangmyun - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been going to Peking Mandarin since I was a toddler -- this restaurant serves amazing food. Try their spicy chicken wings -- AMAZING! Their food is my comfort food, and I always order the chicken fried rice with the chicken and broccoli. They are cash or Zelle only. read more

As a Chinese, I almost walked out when I first see the menu, I thought it will be an American Chinese restaurant again. But I'm soooo glad that I stayed. Everything is soooooo good. The three dishes we ordered are all fantastic, it was so good that I said at least 20 times "sooooo good", "oh my god", "I love it" during the meal. The Three Seafood Chow Ma Mein(without noodle) is my favorite, taste very fresh and clean at the same time flavorful. Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken wing is my boyfriend's favorite, a little bit smoky flavor, crunchy outside, tender inside. Cha Chiang Mein is very good too, we both liked it, even a person like me who don't like noodle will keep eat it. The crowd is very diverse, I believe you will find the dish you like no matter what food culture you have. read more

Peking Mandarin - Three Seafood Chow Ma Mein/ Cha Chiangmai Mein/ Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food, huge portions, excellent service and that good old world ambiance. Gina in particular is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. Get in here, you won't be disappointed. Hint: try the spicy chicken wings! read more

Finally, a place with jjajangmyun (짜장면) that's actually GOOD. We came here for lunch and got that plus the jjambbong (짬뽕). We skipped the tangsooyook (탕수육) in case we're wasting our stomach space on crap food. The side dishes were correct for jjajangmyun. Kimchi, onion, black bean paste, and pickled radish. The kimchi was fresh. Fresh like, it was cut right before the store opened fresh. That ain't right. So that gave me concern this was again, a miss. When the bowl came, it looked like it would be good, and going for the first few noodles, it became clear very quickly this was it. Would I say it's as good as what I'd expect to find in Korea? Probably not for top tier. But it was clear this is what I'd been looking for. The sauce took to the noodles nicely, and had the right mix-ins. It was an easy eat, and there's a lot of it. I did not have the jjambbong, but was told it's definitely more a Chinese flavor than a Korean style. The pricing is good too, not an expensive disaster like Han Mi Jeong or Ajumma's Apron. Being cash or Zelle only is probably what helps that happen. Also, the two owners appear to be Chinese and Korean, and able to speak four different languages in some capacity. That's pretty cool. If you need a jjajangmyun fix, this place is recommended. We will certainly be coming back, and checking out the tangsooyook as well next time. read more

This rating is for one thing only: Spicy noodle soup or Jjampong. The best in Chicagoland. Same cook still in the kitchen since they opened back in early 80s... read more

Peking Mandarin - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered the cashew chicken and a fire something shrimp dish and an order of egg rolls. All were not very good. Service was ok, not exceptional. I won't be returning. read more

Takeaway: Great hidden gem, hole-in-the-wall restaurant with huge portions and fair prices - my favorite Chinese-Korean spot in Chicago! Context: Dined in for dinner with a few friends. What I Got: Mongolian Beef (7/10) A pretty standard-tasting Mongolian Beef you might find at a Chinese-American restaurant (basically slices of beef sauteed with scallions, soy sauce, & sugar). Only major difference is that the texture of the beef has a lot more bite than a typical Mongolian Beef - where they go heavy on the corn starch to tenderize the beef. I don't really have a preference between the two so was nice trying something that felt a bit "natural" Sweet & Sour Pork (8/10) Highlight of the meal for me! Pork pieces in fried dough drenched in a sweet and sour sauce. I really enjoyed the texture of the pork - instead of a glutinous rice dough it seemed closer to something you might find on a pastry. Worked really well for me and stayed crispy throughout. The pork is tender and the sweet and sour sauce is nice and balanced. Black Bean Noodles (7.5/10) Personally, I've never been a big fan of this dish or any of the variations of it. If you haven't had it before, it's wheat noodles tossed in a thick fermented black bean sauce (savory and sweet) with pieces of cucumber, zucchini, onion, and pork mixed in. They do a good job of it here and the portion is quite substantial, but nothing about it really stood out to me. read more

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Definitely my favorite Chinese restaurant in the area! The food was just so dang good and the presentation was surprisingly awesome too. The Mongolian Beef was fantastic and a must get. Love eating in the restaurant because the staff is great. read more

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Peking Mandarin has a special place in my heart because my parents have been getting Chinese-Korean food here ever since they were kids. This is really my go-to if I'm looking for some great Mongolian beef, Kung Pao Chicken, or Sweet and Sour Chicken. The workers are always so nice and the food is prepared very quickly. The food here is incredible and there hasn't been anything I've tried that I do not like. Other things: -There's plenty of seating available -Fair pricing -Street parking may be slightly difficult to find -Seriously, their mongolian beef is delicious -200% recommend read more

Peking Mandarin - Mongolian Beef - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I speak for myself and my experiences, the spicy noodle soup is why I visit From my youth to adulthood to this day. Hopeful of better changes for the restaurant as the area develops. read more

This place has been a solid neighborhood staple since the 80s. The jjajangmyun and jjambbong are solid at a 4/5. I would say that thought the kkanpoongki used to be better, there are far better places nearby that doesn't douge the chicken lollipops in sauce rather than getting a savory batter and balanced sauce. The service is always slightly off here but I still think that it checks off all the boxes for a neighborhood Chinese-Korean place. read more

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I love their sweet and sour chicken and kung pao. Granted the kun pao is really spicy but so tasty.

Excellent filler up Chinese food. Really a god send today after walking down Lawrence trying to find a place to eat Plenty of leftovers. Place was very busy so we had to do some flagging down to get boxes and check, but waitress was kind and appreciated that we paid in cash. read more

This restaurant has the best Mongolian Beef. Their Spicy Chicken wings are to die for. Save the sauce from the wings and use it on other things. I love cooking shrimp in it. read more

Still my favorite !!! 4 stars this time because the prices on Uber Eats went up a bunch and the portion sizes (to go) have gotten smaller. The Mongolian beef is still the best in the city though. I like ordering through Uber eats because ordering for pick up can be a pain due to the lack of parking and the long wait times. I wish they fixed up the inside. It would be a great place to go out for dinner. I read more

My new go-to place for jjajangmyun and sweet and sour pork! Parking is tricky in Albany Park in general but I was able to find metered parking on Lawrence without too much difficulty. Side note, they don't have delivery. read more

I've been coming to this restaurant since I was probably in grade school, and it hasn't changed a bit. The waitresses haven't changed either. They're able to speak Chinese and Korean. Pretty sure they can speak a bit of Spanish as well. Whenever our family want Chinese food, we order here. We ordered our regular Jjamppong (Seafood Noodle Soup), Sweet and Sour Pork, fried dumplings, Spiced Fried Chicken Wings, Sautéed Happy Family, and Black Bean Noodles. Everything came out within 10 minutes. The Spicy Fried Chicken Wings aren't actually wings. They're more drumsticks except where you normally place your fingers to hold the drumstick is just bone. It wasn't that spicy to me, but my mom said it was really spicy which is a bit unusual. I believe you can ask for it less spicy. I haven't been back in a few years because we just haven't been near by. However, everything tasted the same as I remember. I think I unconsciously compare all the Jjamppong to this restaurant's because I realized how much I enjoyed it that day. read more

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I live in Arizona and every time my family and I come to Chicago, Peking Mandarin is our favorite place to go to to fulfill our authentic chinese food cravings. Their wings are to die for and their three spice seafood soup is sooooooo good! Highly recommended this place! read more

Peking Mandarin - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered to go and it was delicious! Beef with Broccoli and Crab Rangoon really hit the spot. Will order again.

My boyfriend has always raved about this place and we finally went and I'm so glad we did! Service: it was great! Very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Atmosphere: it's very cute! It was very quite which was a change of pace for sure! Food: Ww decided to get the jjiamymin and the spicy seafood soup and oh my gosh both were absolutely amazing! I had never got either before and now all I do is crave them. If you're ever in the area, I HIGHLY recommend stopping in or even getting takeout from here as it's absolutely amazing! read more

This place has never disappointed me and my family. The food is always delicious and the service is good. The ambiance could be better as the restaurant is always pretty quiet with no music and it looks really old. Overall this is my go to for Mongolian beef and their spicy seafood noodles are the best. read more

You don't go here for the ambience nor the decor. You go for old school jjajangmyun-one of the best in the city.

I've only done takeout and it's been the same order. Jjampong (seafood noodle soup), tangsuyuk (sweet & sour pork) and jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles). Sometimes we skip the soup, but that's the holy trinity. They give you sides of rice, radish, and kimchi as well. Everything is delicious, super filling, and just the ultimate comfort food. This place has been around for years (interior hasn't even changed) and I can see why as the food keeps people coming back. We usually order for two and often have leftovers. Pro tip: when you take out, they serve the black bean sauce and noodles separately. There's often way more black bean sauce then needed, so we usually save it, buy and cook our own fresh noodles and just mix the next day for another whole serving. It's a great Korean/Chinese spot. What more can you ask for. read more

Excellent jiajiang mien and jiampong. Generous portions, chewy thick noodles, side of kimchee, Daikon and raw onions with black bean sauce. Very happy with their tangsuyuk...Korean version of sweet and sour pork. Authentic Korean Chinese restaurant. My favorite spot for these 2 dishes...actually my only spot. Nothing tops it. I prefer it be to go though...though now, you really don't have much of a choice. Three dishes...definite party in your mouth. read more

This was my go-to for Chinese-Korean, a value proposition over the other more famous spot down the street. Never again. I ordered pickup, then waited 40 minutes for my Mongolian Beef to come out. The wings were ready right away, and sitting in the bag for the entire time. Mongolian Beef should be out in 10 minutes on a slow day. It wasn't even busy there, did they have to make a run to the market? I would catch someone when they came to the front and I would ask what's going on. Not one sorry, 40 minutes for a 5 minute dish. Each time I politely asked, I was met with a stink face and head shake. I was ready to walk out and do a chargeback, but it's been cash only for a few months. Now I know why. I wouldn't be writing this review had the food at least been good. The wings might have been, but after getting home it had been an hour so I had to nuke them. The Mongolian Beef which was always a 7.5/10, was a 5. I don't know wth happened. Half the pieces were filled with grizzle, tough fat running through the middle. It's like they were scraping the bottom of the barrel last resort meat. It takes a lot for me to bother reviewing. As the son of Asian immigrants, I feel bad for leaving a negative review for this Mom and Pop shop, but this grizzled beef and microwaved chicken compels me to. Bad food, bad attitude (when something goes wrong), and SLOW service is the trifecta of a terrible restaurant in my eyes. PS don't bother with that fake kimchi, it's always been so bad. read more

It's okay. We ordered Korean wings, sweat and sour chicken and chicken fried rice. The wings are delicious however do not order the sweet and sour chicken ... it has a vinegar flavor to it, weird. My daughter literally only ate 2 pieces of the orange chicken. The fried rice was bland and mushy. Just stick with the Korean wings, the rest is not worth it. read more

Peking Mandarin - Korean wings, sweat and sour chicken and chicken fried rice. - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Oh my gah, the hand made dumplings were my favorite, next to the amazing staff. I loved sitting at the counter chatting while I ate my meal.