Maybe the atmosphere is devoid of feng shui but we came here for the food. It's delicious and…read morequickly served. They have bubble tea and sustainable to-go packaging, so 5 stars as per my criteria ;)

Got food poisoning here. I also got forgotten about while i was there. There smoothies are really…read moregood though especially there pineapple and mango.

I have been looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant since moving into the area! This place hit…read morethe spot. We will be back. The food was delicious

Food is so yummy! came out quick and I was able to make 3 meals out of it! They really give you a…read morebang for your buck!

The service here has always been excellent, as has the food…read more Omnivores will do well here. There are 3 vegetarian items on the menu. As for me, I always get the fried rice with mushroom, green onion and bean sprouts.

Always love their chili fish, seems like prices have gone down a bit, used to be $22 and now it's…read more$18, maybe the size has changed, will have to see. Service was good and more friendly than I remember the last time I was here, which was a summer night in 2023 I think... where they refused to let me have my dog on the patio, so off to another place down the street. Restaurant looks smaller with less seating then I recall so perhaps the popularity has dropped, it was not very full when I stopped in on a tues night

Chef Ping continues to be a favorite for our family based in Chicago to gather. The food continues…read moreto be excellent and of great value. My wife, her mom, and I were in Chicago to remember my father-in-law's death anniversary, and my sister-in-law chose Chef Ping's, for our party of nine for a Wednesday lunch. Parking is plentiful and the dining area can seat a lot. We got seated at a large round table in the back room, with a large lazy susan (just need to remember to spin it very slowly). We ordered a lot, and the food came out slowly. There was plenty of leftovers for the local folks to have for future meal or two. 3 Shrimp Toast (6 pieces each) - $26.85 - greasy but good, with the shrimp paste being a little sweet (in a good way) Noodle in Black Bean Sauce ($12.50) - this is jja jang myeon, which two of us had the previous night. It was OK, not near the top of the best I've had. Ping's Noodle Soup ($15.50) - the other classic Chinese-Korean dish, this is jjampong, a dish I've had many times. I was the only one to eat it, so ended up being my main dish. It was good, with thick noodles...just wish it had more seafood. Salt & Pepper Smelt ($16.90) - not sure if always available, but this was excellent...my favorite dish and one that I finished once I realized that everybody had their fill. It really depends on the quality of the smelt, which was excellent in this case. It was lightly battered, and carefully deep fried. Other dishes enjoyed by others: 2 Salt & Pepper Prawns - $35.90 - large head-on shell-on prawns fire wokked. Salt & Pepper Tofu ($11.50) - for the vegetarians Chicken Skewers (4) - $8.75 - tender and shareable Walnut Shrimp ($19.90) - mayo with shrimp Young Chow Fried Rice ($12.50) - fried rice is a necessity for our group Mongolian Beef ($17.50) - a classic 2 Sesame Ball (4) - $7 - a great way to finish a meal. 18% tip was automatically added, and service was OK throughout. Our water was kept refilled, and I think hot water was as well. It was a good meal and opportunity to get back together

We've eaten here many times in the past and had a good experience. This visit was poor at best!…read morePlease note: (ALL PICTURES ARE FROM MY PREVIOUS VISITS NOT TO THIS VISIT) Unfortunately this visit is going to be the last time. Both the service and quality of food has gone way down from what they were famous for. The waitress spilled my tea, also dipped her finger in my tea, had no apology or offer to exchange it with a fresh cup. I had to ask her for a fresh cup of tea. Then the other server that brought our entrees spilled my husbands tea and again no offering to getting a fresh cup. We had to ask AGAIN for a fresh cup! While the portions were generous, the quality of all the food has gone way down. The special family recipe of thier shrimp dish Gan Pong is nothing but fried shrimp with dried chili peppers and no flavor. The Hunan spicy beef and chicken appeared to be all globs and sticky because of excessive and over use of corn starch used during the cooking process. This dish didn't have any unique flavor that one would expect. Previously we had experienced a difference in the food, taste and quality and that's what kept us returning. Sadly, after this experience I wouldn't recommend it to anyone or come back! I'd rather stick with Yu's Mandarin than drive to this place! Quality always wins over quantity in my books!

not the same, taste bad, too salty, service not that good. This restaurant is scale down. look for…read moreother options.

We came in on a Monday night for a birthday for one of our party. We were seated promptly and the…read morehostess was very nice. The restaurant is kept very clean . It took a little while for a server to come see us though. They staff the kitchen plentifully but it sees as though they may be short on servers. We ordered appetizers chicken sticks and calamari and both were excellent. For entires, we ordered orange chicken, lemon chicken, the rainbow lo mein, kung pao chicken, and then sweet and sour chicken. The food is so very good. Probably the best Americanized Chinese food we've ever had. Especially the kung pao. One thing to watch out for is the tip is added to your bill automatically. We did call afterwards when we realized this and the restaurant accommodated us appropriately. We were pleased. Regardless, I would very much recommend this place.

We love coming here... everyone is so sweet and nice. We prefer dining in and wow the food comes…read moreout piping hot and stays hot. So I know if you're planning on taking it home it will still be hot. They have a lot of delicious menu items to choose from so I usually ask for recommendations when I am placing my order. One of the things I always try to get is a vegetable egg roll. They're so delicious but boy do they stay temperature hot a long time. Sometimes I have to break it open and eat it last.. but so yummy!! My daughter is a really picky eater, and she really loves coming here and having the fortune cookies. The prices are good and you really don't wait that long to get your food if you dine in. I highly recommend coming here. The dining room is very small but they have 5 booths and a table. We come here quite often.

It's ok. We ordered the General Tso chicken which ended up being slathers in such a sweet sauce it…read morewas almost syrup. I'm sure they have other good dishes but this went a. It far on the sweetness in the sauce.

The egg rolls were decent--I'm an egg roll snob! We ordered sesame chicken, orange chicken, and…read morechicken fried rice. The sesame and orange chicken tasted almost identical, except one had sesame seeds (which, in hindsight, makes sense given the name). The food was good but not amazing very bland. Our pickup order took 30 minutes, and when I arrived, the place was empty. A nice woman came out to help, but they hadn't taken our name, so I had to list what we ordered. It's not a place I'd ever choose to sit down and eat, but overall, an okay takeout spot.

Ehhhh... why can't I find a good Chinese restaurant near me? Thw small interior was not very…read morepresentable. Dirty windows and interior with only a few tables to sit at. My Vegetable Egg Foo with fried rice was very greasy and bland. So greasy that it looked like I french kissed a container of Vaseline. Would not come back. The price was good but not worth it if you don't like the meal.

Not easy to find authentic char kuay teow around here. Recommend if you're Southeast Asian foodies.read more

I ordered the BBQ pork rice platter expecting traditional Chinese BBQ pork (char siu), but what I…read morereceived was more like braised or pulled pork in a brown sauce. It didn't have the typical red color, sliced texture, or flavor you'd expect from BBQ pork. The food itself wasn't terrible, but it was definitely mislabeled and not what I ordered. If you're expecting classic BBQ pork, just be aware this is something different.

The family and I have been coming to this hot pot place for years. Everyone loves hot pot,…read moreespecially during cold weather, and my kids in particular have a huge appetite for it. We usually come here when the cravings hit or to celebrate family occasions. The prices are very reasonable and generally under $30 per person. We were last here about a week ago and it was $28 per adult, while kids were $14 (half-priced). I did notice prices increased by about $1 over the past year, but that's expected. Another thing I really appreciate is how easy it is to dine here. We've come on a Saturday night for dinner without a reservation and were able to walk right in. Most of the time, walk-ins aren't an issue, which is really nice. A while back, they used to have you mark hotpot ingredients on a paper menu and staff would bring them to your table. Over the past couple of years, they've switched to an ingredient bar at the back of the restaurant where you can grab your own noodles, vegetables, seafood, and sauces. There are empty plates, bowls, and saucers available, making it easy to customize your spread. The only items you still need to order verbally are the hot pot meats, which makes the overall experience much more efficient and you can get to cooking quickly! Here's my favorite way to make a dipping sauce for hotpot: garlic + basic soy sauce / house sauce, a pinch of spice sauce + top with a lot of green onions cuttings. And there you have it! The ingredient selection is decent including several types of noodles like udon, glass noodles, and ramen. They have my favorite vegetables like watercress and bok choy as well as some of my favorites proteins: shrimp, mussels, quail eggs, fish cakes, cubes and balls. There is a peanut sauce available at the sauce bar, but I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone with food allergies or strict dietary restrictions, as cross-contamination could easily happen with the shared setup. One of our favorite appetizer items -- which is free with the AYCE and not at the ingredient bar -- is the fried buns with condensed milk. They're listed on the menu and are absolutely delicious. We usually order multiple rounds as our kids love them, and so do I. When it comes to drinks, everything is ordered à la carte. They offer soft drinks, alcohol, and smoothies. I ordered a mango and pineapple smoothie for $7, which was quite sizable and very refreshing. You can also order a single-fruit smoothie for $6. For broth options, there are only two choices: a bone broth or a spicy broth. If you have kids, I recommend the non-spicy option. The broth can get a little fatty after cooking all the ingredients in it and is enough for flavor. We came as a family of 6 and opted not to squeeze into one booth. We asked to sit at 2 adjacent hybrid booth tables and requested an additional hot pot for the 2nd table, and they were very accommodating. One of the servers also speaks Cantonese, which was very helpful for our family. One small piece of feedback for the owners: for places like this, it would be great to have disposable gloves available at the ingredient bar. I always appreciate seeing that extra level of consideration for cleanliness. Lastly, just a heads-up that gratuity is automatically added to the check for parties of two or more. Make sure to review your bill before adding an extra tip -- unless, of course, you want to tip more. Overall, this is one of our family's favorite places for hot pot when we want a no-fuss, no-cleanup meal. It's a solid experience that doesn't break the bank, especially for large families. The fact that they focus solely on hot pot -- without additional barbecue meats or grills -- helps keep it surprisingly affordable. The restaurant is also connected to a Mexican bar so your receipt is gonna ring out with that place as a vendor and this restaurant is next to "Noodle Delight" (likely same owners?) if you're looking for authentic Chinese food in a more traditional setting. We've been to that place as well and it was great, but that would be another separate review :)

Always love coming here! Good selection that is always fresh and tasty! Servers are helpful and…read morewelcoming too. Love the new self serve addition they have made! The spicy broth is not for the faint of heart!