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    Szechuan Bistro

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Runzer W.

    Impressive. It's located at a small shopping area underground. The dining environment is not satisfactory, but the food is great. I was impressed by the fries in the fried chicken!

    Sliced beef in chili oil "soup"
    Kevin R.

    I've now come twice to Szechuan Bistro in the last couple of months. This food hall is hidden, but not unknown. The food down there is amazing - especially this place. It's dirty and smells, but the food is great. I highly recommend Szechuan Bistro. It takes 15-20 minutes per order, but comes out fresh. This was $20 all in.

    Kevin Z.

    The food court that this place is in is one of the dirtiest in all of Chinatown. Possibly the worst ambiance, between the smoke that envelopes the entire basement food court to the tables that are literally never cleaned and you have to clean yourself with just paper towels. Don't get me started on the bathrooms... That being said, the food is actually pretty good, easily a 4/5. I just wish this place were in a nicer environment.

    Pickled cabbage fish filet
    Vivi Z.

    This place was really good! I took a friend from out of town here because he said Boston doesn't have a ton of szechuan options and he loved it. I liked that their pickled cabbage with fish filet wasn't super sour for my tasting. The string beans and eggplant were nicely stir fried. The spiciness of the ox tendon and maw in the chili sauce was the perfect spicy level for me. My bf who can't really eat spicy also thought it was good. I thought the prices were fairly reasonable given the potions. I think we spent like roughly $20-25 per person and we were really full. I can't wait to be back to try other dishes.

    dry pot aged pork with cauliflower
    Mona T.

    Went again and tried their House Special Brains & Tofu and it was really good!! It's a unique dish that I don't think I've seen anywhere else; the brains texture was interesting-- really soft and melts in your mouth. The flavors of Szechuan spice and chili oil were strong. The owners who work here are very sweet too.

    Spicy boiled sole fish filet in soup
    Tiffany K.

    Okay so I think the owners of jmc szechuan moved here to this little counter in the basement food court of Chinatown. Like this is a Chicago hidden gem, the real ones know!! A classic underground Chinese food court!! Like okay Flushing!!!! It takes awhile for the food to come out and my econ friend says they should "raise prices" so until they do that, and tbh even after they do that, I'll still be coming here!!! It's like, a tiny counter and then out come these HUGE steaming SPICY portions of some of the best Sichuan in Chinatown I mean COME ON!!! The noodles in the green peppercorn beef dish are as HUGE AND WIDE as the tears in my heart and the fish in the boiled spicy fish filet soup are literally SO soft and endless. The mapo tofu is LOADED with ground pork, everything is so spicy and so salty and I welcome it. DAMN. check it out!!

    Fish filet with sour pickle, and Dan Dan noodles
    Laura A.

    This place is hard to find but worth it. It's in the basement of the building and there is no signage outside, so just go in the 2002 door and head downstairs--there you will find a food court with great options. It's very casual (food court in a basement) but the food was outstanding. We had the Dan Dan noodles, fish filet with sour pickles, and wontons in chili oil. All were excellent, fresh, good sized portions. It would be nice if it had better ambiance but the food is so good, you can (and should) overlook the surroundings.

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    Ying Z.

    The chicken with sichaun pepper was so good, wanted to come back for a second time immediately. Not much service, it's a kiosk order inside of a food court so you can imagine the interior.

    Szechuan Style Pork Intestines & Chicken
    L L.

    I love this place which is located in the food court basement of the "Heungseng Square," building next to Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings. The Szechuan food is delicious and authentic. I love trying their Chef's Specials which are too numerous to mention here. One of my favorite Chef Specials is the Spicy Pork Intestines & Chicken (with potatoes). Their entree sizes are large enough to share for two adults. Service was excellent. It is next to Elitea's stall which is my favorite boba tea spot in Chinatown and less expensive than competitors. The food court has dining tables so you can eat inside.

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    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    0.1 miChinatown
    $$

    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.

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    Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce

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    3.4(1.2k reviews)
    2.5 miNear North Side
    $$

    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.

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    View of Food Court inside Building - March 7, 2024

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    4.3(88 reviews)
    5.8 miLakeview
    Grab-and-go
    Free parking

    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.

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    Szechuan Corner
    Szechuan Corner

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    4.0(199 reviews)
    0.1 miChinatown
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2017

    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.

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    Dongpo Impression - Interiors

    Interiors

    Dongpo Impression - 麻婆豆腐 / Mapo Tofu

    麻婆豆腐 / Mapo Tofu

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    Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen

    4.4(224 reviews)
    7.7 miNorth Center

    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

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    Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen - Chicken Lo Mein, Yu Shin Beef (Hot), General Tsos Chicken (Hot)

    Chicken Lo Mein, Yu Shin Beef (Hot), General Tsos Chicken (Hot)

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    3.6(91 reviews)
    9.4 miEdgewater

    Chengdu Impression in Edgewater has delicious food!…read more When you first arrive: The inside of the restaurant is massive. It seems to be setup to easily accommodate larger groups. I normally pick up my food to-go, they have sitting area for people waiting to pick up food. I've visited a handful of times and the restaurant is nearly always empty. The staff is always friendly whenever I go to pick up my food. They normally have the food ready by the time I arrive. I rarely have to wait long if it's not ready by the time I arrive. Food: I have yet to have a bad dish from Chengdu Impression in Edgewater. My favorite items to order are the General Tso's chicken and the pork pot stickers. Both items are always consistent and reheat well. I've also ordered the fried rice and I have no complaints. Chengdu Impression in Edgewater is my go-to spot whenever I want consistent food! Plus the ingredients always taste fresh. The food is reasonably priced because I always get a few meals out of my order. Overall: I highly recommend Chengdu Impression in Edgewater. The food is always delicious and you get a lot of bang for your buck.

    07/08/25 - We stopped in @ Chengdu Impression in Edgewater @ 5900 N Broadway. We ordered 2 dishes…read more1 dish was the eggplant w/garlic & ground pork. This dish was good but too salty. The other dish was the dry chili chicken w/ton of dry chili peppers diced. This was very spicy & also good but it had a ton of salt on it. Overall I felt like the food was just ok as both dishes weee very spicy. I'm sorry to say there are lots of Chinese restaurants.

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    Chengdu Impression - Edgewater - Shrimp shumai. Steamed beautifully.

    Shrimp shumai. Steamed beautifully.

    Chengdu Impression - Edgewater - Salt and pepper pork. Bones in every bite. Take it home because it's not good for eating in front of other people.

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    Salt and pepper pork. Bones in every bite. Take it home because it's not good for eating in front of other people.

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