It's always a pleasure to stop in and have a scrumptious meal. Today I made it for lunch and oh man still couldn't finish my food. Not complaining at all it's so worth it to have friends enjoy a meal here. Today I picked Mongolian Beef with fried rice, yummy I'll get this again as well as a must try is Hong Kong Chicken. I have a whole meal left for seconds and ordered an egg roll to go. Love stopping in when I'm in McHenry. read more

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Always friendly service, this is our absolute favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. The best egg rolls I have ever had. And recently added a new appetizer that isn't on the menu yet, "chef Tyler's pot stickers", which are now a new fav of ours. And don't forget the Hong Kong chicken. It's so hard to order something new when we already have so many favorites. Tastes like homemade Chinese food, so fresh and full of flavor. read more

Fan F&$@ing tasting! Great chunks of real chicken meat. Huge shrimp. Lots of beef. Real vegetables. Great experience and great value for the money. Each entree Could feed two people. read more

We had heard good things about PG so decided to try it for a late lunch last Sunday. Our reservation was for 2:00 pm and we were hungry and running ahead so I called and asked if 1:30 would be okay. They said no problem but when we arrived at 1:30 we were told we would have to wait 20-25 minutes. I expressed my displeasure and we were seated in 15 minutes. The place was maybe 1/2 full. Not a great start. Service was slow. My wife is allergic to artificial sweeteners so she ordered a regular coke. She received a diet coke. When the food finally came one dish was hot the other not so much. We finally got up to pay at the reception counter since our server did not bring the check. All in all we were very disappointed and will stick with Yu's in Schaumburg in the future. read more

Restaurant needs to clean or just do take out. Food is.always good but this is the second time in the row Restaurant was filthy. Food under the tables where we sat, sticking to.the floor walking to.your seat and dust covered decorations that looked like they havent been cleaned in a couple years read more

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The BEST everything! The service is above and beyond the food out of this world! Plum Garden shows love to its customers everyday from the best egg roll they make on the planet to the special sweet/sour sauce they make homemade and wish they sold it by the bucket! We have been customers since 1983 and have NEVER been disappointed. If you have never been go now you will not regret it. read more

Absolutely amazing egg rolls & service. Our waitress Isabella M was so great. Our food was delivered quickly & hot. She recommended the best things and was very professional. The environment was nice . We'd go back to be served by this waitress and delicious food. We thought we were in China town!! Yummy!! read more

ick. No flavor. Heard such rave reviews so we ordered a few things fo dinner. Waste of money. Ordered spicy...no spice. Soup, not hot, no egg in the egg drop. Disappointing. Expensive mistake. read more

So disappointed in the attitude of the person that answered the phone. We called to place order for delivery and they informed us to do it through Grub Hub. Hung up the phone and decided to just order and pick it. Within those five minutes 7:31pm we call back and the this rude, disrespectful girl tells us they are not taking orders any longer. Her attitude was disgusting. Never will we go back there. You just lost a loyal customer! read more

Best Chinese food around, can be a bit pricey but it's worth it. Hong Kong chicken and the honey shrimp is to die for

So we went here for the first time last night, and for me, my last. It is located in old downtown McHenry, with the outside looking like a authentic, Chicago style Chinese restaurant. Wish the food was like that as well. Inside the restaurant, nice ambiance, just a little too caucasian. Don't want to see Chicago professional sports teams logos on the walls. (4 out of 5) The service was good. The only thing keeping it from being really good is that our entrees took way too long. When you have a party of six, food should be served at the same time, not piece by piece. (4 out of 5) ALL THE SODA WAS FLAT. Stick with water or alcohol. The appetizers were everyone has egg rolls. They were about double the size of a regular egg roll. They weren't greasy. They were served hot and all mine needed was a little dash of soy sauce. My concerns have to deal with you are given a side of raw julienned carrots and red cabbage. Inside the egg roll was full of mostly cabbage. Well cooked. The pork and chicken were not. When making an egg roll, your pork and chicken need to be ground, and the carrots and cabbage need to be cooked and mixed with the cooked meat. The mest inside was overcooked. (2 out of 5) The entrees......what can I say about all of our entrees. I ordered the Generals Tso, which they spelled on their menu Tzo, was not done properly. I asked for mine to he extra spicy, which it wasn't even close. When you are deep frying chicken to go in a sauce, your chicken needs to have a crispy enough coating on it that the batter doesn't fall off. The sauce was too thick, like a gravy and half the chicken was way overcooked. The peppers and the chow mein noodles were the best part. My sister, who had the non breaded sweat and sour chicken, her chicken was also way overcooked. And there were cherries in her Cantonese style sweet and sour. No cherries in sweet and sour. The Orange Chicken was ok for orange chicken. My dad got the Kung Pao Chicken and holy hell did they over populate the dish with peanuts. Plus, the sauce was a gravy. And it wasn't spicy enough for Kung Pao. (1 out of 5) The deserts were......premade fortune cookies and almond cookies. Wasn't expecting anything else. (3 out of 5, no fortune in one of the cookies) For the portion sizes, the food is worth the amount of money, but not for the quality. read more

Terrible food, not even authentic Asian cuisine, they playing rock and roll in the place, yikes!!! Stay away if you want authentic Chinese food. read more

Not a good experience, food was so bad we had a couple bites and threw it away. Egg rolls were wonderful.

When I was in high school, I remember that my family used to drive up to lake Geneva for the day, have a picnic lunch up there, and then stop by at this delicious Asian restaurant for dinner on the way back. This was usually the only times we went there since it was a good 45 minute drive from us otherwise. It was a cute, small space back then and we loved it every time! Fast forward to over 10 years later, my stepdad brought up this restaurant again and we knew we HAD to go back! If you haven't caught on by now, that restaurant is plum garden ;) we drove out on a weekday and were shocked at how busy this place is! We were quoted a 30 minute wait but really waited close to 55 minutes. Honestly, we were hungry and a bit annoyed at first but a) they had a huge party, b) they were short a waiter, and c) the food was worth it in the end, so no big deal. Also, the host at the front was very nice and apologetic the whole time, explaining the circumstances. The restaurant has been renovated since the last time I was there- they expanded their dining area and created a bar, host stand, and a gaming area in what I remember to be the place we sat to eat. Clearly they're doing well (the number of patrons and carry out orders that came and went through that door while we waited could have also told me that), which is awesome for them!! Once we actually sat down, we were glad we waited it out. The food was just as good as we remembered it. We ordered the vegetable roll as an appetizer and this was the one item I thought was bland and under seasoned. Once I added some soy sauce, it improved drastically. We ordered the vegetable fried rice, vegetable lo mein, and Szechuan stir fried vegetables for dinner- all family style. It was all so good! The Szechwan sauce in the vegetables was very flavorful! The fried rice was delicious. And the lo mein noodles themselves had a ton of flavor to them which didn't require us to have to add any other sauces. I still love my soy sauce and added some to my entire plate and I loved their chili paste to add some heat. Portions are definitely family style and the three of us had leftovers even after our second and third helpings. Service was great even with a party of 17 when we sat down and a party of 14 when we left. Overall, I'm so glad we went back and so glad they're still doing well and making great dishes! read more

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Food is pretty good. You can get your choice of appetizer with your lunch (won ton, giant egg roll, egg foo yung, etc.) and steamed or white rice. I got the Szechwan shrimp, which had a little too much sauce for my taste. I usually don't like too much goop on my food. But the flavor was very good. Next time I will go with the Hong Kong chx for sure. I overheard the owner telling a table that the place has been there since 1965 and he took it over from his mother. It's been around a while, and why so many people are very fond of it. Extra star for the very cool decor inside. All black walls with neon dragons and bright red Chinese decorations. read more

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My entire life, I hated Chinese cuisine because of the stereotypical, poorly bought, cheap taste of every item. Based on my experiences at previous restaurants in Florida, my slogan used to be "I will eat anything that isn't Chinese" This restaurant changed the game. I ate here often from 2011-2014. I now live in Texas, and I find myself searching for good Chinese food again. Looking for that perfect lo mein, that msg infused fried rice, and of course the Hong Kong chicken (a classic). Maybe the south doesn't understand anything outside of bbq, but this family-owned restaurant should be nationwide! read more

The crab Rangoon and eggs rolls were good but the Hong Kong Chicken (their signature dish) was saltier than any other Chinese food I've had and the Crisp Honey Chicken was too sweet. I liked this place more in the past. Other menu options might be better but if I go back we definitely won't order the two above dishes again. read more

Outstanding home made egg rolls, best shrimp fried rice I have had in a decade.. Very good... It was a very pleasant experience and it started with a really outgoing waiter. Ask for "Jessie" he is sharp and quick witted. He does not even keep a pad, he memorizes your order and delivers service promptly. I was impressed by the amount of food you get, when we left, it felt like we had placed another order to go. HUGE HELPINGS, there was 3 of us and we left with 5 to go boxes. The pricing is very reasonable for the portion size and quality of food. First visit and I will definitely be back. read more

Way too expensive! Food was okay, but Island Hunan Chicken is much better & more reasonable.

This is the best Chinese restaurant in the world, even if it is a bit Americanized. Their Hong Kong chicken is something to write home about. Unfortunately, that chicken is so good, I never really tried anything else here. The portion size is huge and customer service was always great. read more

First time here and had takeout. Was great food and Tammy up front was amazing. I can not wait to have some done in. Looks like they had a full bar and great decor! See you again soon! Thanks Alex and Tim! read more

Let me start by saying my family and I have been loyal customers for many years and have always looked forward to ordering from Plum Garden. Today was that exception. We took our granddaughter there for lunch today and she was super excited since she's only had take out. I can understand due to covid there were only 3 tables occupied when we got there. We ordered lunch and it took over 45 minutes to receive our meals...how??? The waitress was very nice, but seriously why would it take so long to receive our food? They brought out my granddaughter's meal without her rice and it took an additional 15 minutes to receive mine and my husband's meals. This was quite disappointing to be honest. Not sure about dining there in the future. read more

I placed an order at 5:03 pm online for a pick up at 6:30. Only to get there to be told it was going to be another 10 min... when asked why so long she tells me they have a full house.. an hour and a half already and it isn't done.. the waiting room is packed waiting for online orders... not sure for any reason why almost 2 hours reasonable. read more

Every time we ordered, our food was delicious. Tasted fresh and made to order. The atmosphere is a modern twist to an old school Chinese restaurant. The drinks were great. This is our go-to restaurant. I highly recommend this place for a casual dinner. read more

We finally tried out this local gem and had a wonderful experience. This restaurant is adequate in pricing and abundant in servings. The best part is the service is exceptional!! From the bar tenders to the hostess to the waiter and bus boys it is nothing but friendly and caring people. Extra shout out to Riley for double checking that I wanted my steak and fried rice made extra extra Spicey! Phenomenal dining experience. Thank you, we will definitely be back with friends and family. read more

Plum Garden - If you want a happy man this is the place to go! Delicious fare! - Chinese Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

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AVOID. BBQ Hong Kong Butterfly Shrimp was regular medium shrimp with a lot of breading and was sickening. The Hong kong vegetables is - only Bok Choy and not anything else. The home made egg rolls were soggy, cold and only cabbage and a lot of salt, maybe the entire shaker. The fried rice and pan fried noodles were cold, dry and looked like they were old from previous days. This restaurant has obviously tanked and is extremely expensive. For your own well being avoid at all costs! read more

The chicken in the fried rice was dried out, rice was edible and not much more. The shrimp dishes were better but the Shrimp in Lobster sauce was too salty. The dumplings we got were just awful and lacked any flavor. No idea where the person from SF went to eat but I am damn sure it wasn't this place. The food flat out sucked we will never be going back! read more

Carry out has not been very good the past three times we have ordered. Quality and service has not been the same over the past 4 years. When an order is not right and you call the manager seems surprised that there is a mistake and questions it like you are making it up. We have been a fan of Plum Garden for the past 23 years. However for the past few years we have been very disappointed. read more

Sat at the bar with Perry, the owner, taking care of us. Food was awesome. Perry was super cool. Fantastic experience. read more

Plum Garden - Mongolian Beef with fried rice. Delicious! - Chinese Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

Went there last week for dinner. Guest and I ordered fried rice. Not as tasty as other Chinese places we've been to. It will be a while before we go back. read more

Although I had heard food quality had gone downhill as of late...we wanted to give it a try and have our favorite Chinese food. We moved to Florida years ago, but Plum Garden had always been a favorite before we left. At the top of our "to do" list for Christmas visit was eating here. It did not disappoint! Make your own decision and try... It would have gotten 5 stars, but was a little pricey. read more

This is Chinese food catered to the American palate. Don't get me wrong, it is very good but you can't compare it to a 4 star restaurant in Chinatown. Dragon Soup: good but it's only for 2. Duck Fried Rice: good. Triple Dragon: very good. Perry' Lo Mein: very good, one of the lunch time specials. Heaven's Nest: very good. Service was average but friendly since they do get busy and the waitstaff is a bit extended with the amount of tables that they cover but the bus folks helps them out. No communication barrier here since all of the waitstaff are Americans. Tip: try to seat away from the 3 window tables since it is adjacent to the restrooms and it's only parted by a half wall. A must try resto when you are around the McHenry area. read more

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This is usually a five star experience but today was disappointing. I ordered lunch and although I live minutes away, it gave a pick up time over half an hour later. That's ok, they're probably busy. I showed up right on time, the food was bagged and waiting on the counter. When I got home, I realized the food had been ready (and sitting) for a long time. It was cold and soggy. Maybe they should put the sauce separately for pick up because the breading was soaked. I paid an extra $1.50 for a vegetable egg roll because I don't eat pork. It wasn't until I bit into it that I realized it was pork. I couldn't eat it. I used to love this place but if I can't trust them not to serve pork (and pay extra for that), then I won't be back read more

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We recently moved to McHenry and ordered takeout at your restaurant. The food was excellent, fresh and tasty. We tried many Chinese restaurants and this was the best of all! Great food, great customer service! read more

The waiter Ben was amazing! So helpful suggesting the best meals on the menu! The food was so good I will be back for sure! The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, very peaceful! I did not expect this service here. Thank you for an amazing night! read more

Having lived in McHenry since birth, Plum Garden has been a part of my and my family's history. What a disappointment last night was. We ordered carry-out of Egg Drop Soup, Beef and Broccoli and Ling's Lo Mein. The Egg Drop Soup was bland, thin and watery. The Beef in the Beef and Broccoli was sliced beef, the kind you'd find in an Italian Beef Sandwich. Ling's Lo Mein came with two medium size JUMBO "LOBSTER" Shrimp. The portions were small, by Chinese restaurant standards, and certainly not worth the $5.00 upcharge from small to large. Pricing is outrageous and not worth it whatsoever. The ONLY positive is that the broccoli were perfectly steamed. Yay. Not sure what happened but last night was the last time I'll ever go to/order from Plum Garden again. Reduced quality + raised prices = Greedy Owners. read more

Thank you Paul our server for excellent service and for making my son's birthday extra special! Many restaurants don't make the extra effort for those special events but not here they really help you celebrate. Food was excellent. Our favorite was the Hong Kong Chicken. We had so much left over food we will be eat our leftovers for days. read more

Words can't explain how much I love this place. Even if it's not so great waiter the food makes up for it!! lol I personally wish it didn't cost as much so I could enjoy it more often! But it is worth the treat when we are able to go! Hong kong chicken, chicken fried rice are my staple foods there. My husband loves the spicy cashew chicken. And of course we always get extra egg rolls! read more

Plum Garden - Hong Kong Chicken and Chicken Fries Rice - Chinese Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

Ive eaten here since I was little. Loved the dragons double! Past two times, awful. Ordered today and it was so salty I couldn't even finish my food. Threw it out. Everyone in my family did the same. $120.00 worth of food gone to waste!!! Even our fried rice was covered in black burnt idk what... I'm so bummed love supporting small businesses and local restaurants!!!! read more

Plum Garden - a fork in a box of food - Chinese Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

Went to restaurant, ordered take out and enjoyed Mai tai while we waited. Unfortunately people who came in after us were eating, and we still didn't have food. Ordered 2 lunch specials, 2 orders dumpling, 1 order crab Rangoon. By the time we finally got our food people had already finished eating. No apologies offered, was told waiting for Kung poa chicken..really? Anyways finally got food, drove back to house. All appetizers were room temperature, they must have been sitting for a while. Sauce for dumplings tasted like soy sauce, horrible. Lunch specials were so salty Won't be going back anytime soon, very unhappy with entire experience read more