I've been regular at MingHin in Suburban Naperville for a few years now, and it has never…read moredisappointed. I had the pleasure of doing lunch with Dan, the keyboards for Blues Legend Buddy Guy, and I was overjoyed to learn he loved DimSum. I jumped at the chance to try the Chinatown location. We had a bunch of varied stuff from the DimSum Menu, and it was all top top notch. Cant remember exactly what we had, it's a picture menu, and as the waiter didnt seem to speak much English, it was point and shoot. All of it was distinctively yum. Like just about every place you can go in Chinatown, the premises appear slightly run-down, in that "we've been here for a hundred years, and you're coming here to eat, not ogle the architecture" way. Turned out not to be cheap-bill for 2 = $80 + change without any booze. But the quality of the food was over the top. Don't mind paying the freight, when the feed is worth it.

Everything we ordered here was delicious. We got a good spread, including a tofu dish, beef dish,…read moreand my personal favorite - the pork XO noodles. These noodles were HUGE and spiced to perfection. Service was a bit slow and unfriendly, and it was a bit confusing ordering some items from a tablet, and others from paper menus. Aside from that, MingHin Cuisine offered quality food and really neat ambiance!

Solid dinner here in Chicago Chinatown. We're visiting from out of town this weekend, and visited…read moreupon a recommendation from a friend. Our large group was accommodated easily, and we were served relatively quickly after an initial delay while we were waiting for someone to come by. Food came soon after that. We ordered a wide range of things: honey shrimp, beef tripe, pork intestine, Hong Kong style fried noodles. Everything here is solid and delicious. Portions are reasonable too. Ambience is nice, clean, and modern. Only issue while we were here is that some in our group tried to order their baked chicken over spaghetti and they were out of spaghetti. Interesting basic ingredient to be short on here, but rice was not a bad substitute. Would definitely come back here if ever back in Chicago!

Chi Cafe has been a Chinatown staple for as long as I can remember. Back before covid, it was the…read morego-to spot before a night out or after the clubs because they stayed open 24 hours on weekends. You can always count on Chi Cafe for a satisfying meal when hungover. Things have definitely changed over the years. After COVID, the hours became more limited, and the neighborhood has faced challenges that have unfortunately affected the area's late-night scene. It's sad but Chi Cafe still delivers when you're craving quick, comforting food. Whether it's a bowl of noodles, , baked rice dishes, Hong Kong-style cafe classics, or a late-night snack, the menu has plenty of options that satisfy those comfort food cravings. It's the kind of place where you know exactly what you're getting, and sometimes that's exactly what you want. The biggest downside is that prices have increased noticeably over the years while portions seem to have gone in the opposite direction. What used to feel like an incredible value now feels like a clear case of shrinkflation. The portions are smaller, and the bill is definitely higher than it used to be, which can be a little disappointing for longtime customers who remember the old days. Even with those changes, I still find myself coming back here just not as often. There's a nostalgia factor that's hard to replace, and the food continues to hit the spot when I'm looking for something warm, filling, and familiar. For me, Chi Cafe remains one of those places that may not be quite what it used to be, but it's still worth visiting when you're in the neighborhood and looking for a dependable meal.

Very good authentic Chinese food. Delicious clams and chicken. Very impressed by the quality…read more It's served fast. Rice bowls are small. Great staff and very authentic food.

The restaurant feels much more modern and clean than a lot of spots in Chinatown. 8/10. Service was…read moregreat too. Our server gave us recommendations for sauces to pair with the bitter melon, and unlimited rice plus complimentary tea was a nice touch. 9/10. The Baby Clams (7.5/10) had a delicious black bean sauce with flavorful pork bits. I just wish the clams were a little fresher. The Bitter Melon (8/10) was softer than I prefer, but the black bean sauce was so good that it made up for it. The Tenderloin in Black Pepper Sauce (7/10) had tender, chewy beef that wasn't fatty, with a savory black pepper flavor that wasn't overly salty. The rice was perfectly firm and paired well with every dish.

Wentworth Seafood House is literally on Wentworth within the Gate area. The place is modest size…read morewith several large tables taking up quite a bit of space. Not so surprisingly on a Saturday night, all the large tables are reserved and were eventually occupied by large parties. Good for them. A group of three arrived when the tables were not yet occupied and were peeved when they were turned away. A reply of 'they are reserved' didn't matter to them. Ha! The staff spoke all the expected languages of English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. The menu has the usual varieties expected in a Chinese restaurant. The cost is a bit lower than back home, but I don't know how it compares locally. They are very popular and full on a Saturday night. I suspect they are plenty competitive. Rice is included! The Food: Stir Fried Beef Steak with King Mushrooms, $19.95 - 5 Stars This dish is filled with sparkling wok-hei flame stir-fried pieces of beef and veggies. Beef pieces are tender. Veggies are cooked just right. Thumbs up. Jumbo Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce, $16.95 - 4 Stars This is a sizzling platter dish. It didn't arrive particularly sizzling, but it was oily (common for sizzling dishes). The red and green bell peppers were great, but the purple onion pieces were cut too small and was consequently overcooked. I still liked it, just lacked the sizzle, pun intended.

We ordered our go-to dim sum dishes: Shrimp w/ chives dumpling, siu mai, shrimp dumpling, bbq pork…read morebuns, steamed spare ribs, steamed chicken feat, shrimp crepe, hometown fried dumpling. Mostly solid. Regardless good or bad, you can taste the dumpling skin and fillings are made in-house. I particularly the shrimp crepes with thinner rice noodles than other places. On the opposite side, shrimp & chives' dumpling skin was too thick and gelatinous; filling was still good tho. Fried dumpling was perfectly crispy but they skimped on the (tasty) filling portion. We also ordered a lunch special - pan fried beef with rice noodle and I would order that again. No issues with service. It's a smaller dining space so may feel a little cramped.

Why has it been months? I must be nuts to wait so long EVER again. Finally indulged again on some…read moreof my favorites: especially their magnificent popular French beef tenderloin, fried noodles beef, incredible fish filet/vegs, new favorite egg tofu and on choy (old family tradition). Wonderful chef/owner said order only minutes away so offered to personally hand my hot fresh order to me as I waited in my car. Would be nice to eat in but minimal tables sways one to take out. Hope they can expand eventually.

This place serves solid Cantonese Chinese food. I'd definitely recommend trying the seafood dishes,…read moreFrench Style Beef, and the Egg Tofu. I especially enjoyed the Razor Clams and Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp. The restaurant is small and can get pretty busy, so this is more of a place to come, eat, and go rather than linger and chat. There aren't a lot of tables, so you may feel a little rushed if you're looking to hang out for a while. The menu can be a little overwhelming if it's your first time, so it helps to have an idea of what you want to order. The good news is that ordering is easy and convenient on the iPad. I'd recommend coming with a smaller group. If you have a party of 8 or more, I'd definitely make a reservation ahead of time.

We never get tired of this place and always visit when in Chicago. All of their pork items here…read moreare excellent. Crispy pork, the bbq pork...ya just can stop eating it all!

They have everything there, including dim sum, which is odd…read more I like their combo rice meal, $13 you get a lot of white rice, hot soup and 3 choices of meat. It is enough to fill you up even if you need large servings. I had 2 type of chicken and BBQ pork. Also I ordered 5lb of roast pork belly to take home. Everything is very flavorful, meat is marinated well. Very standard for Chinese bbq .The setup is what you typically see in HK I do wish they have leaner cut of pork, because pork belly taste oily after you reheat them in the oven.

I've been coming here for at least 10+ years when it first opened and I can safely say this spot…read moreserves good food and consistency. Establishment - open space for the dining area that has a decent number of booth seating (for up to 8-10 people, not your typical 4) and tables that can open to huge circle tables for large gatherings with a massive lazy Susan in the center. There's even private party rooms towards the back. The place overall is pretty clean. Bar is quite bright with a solid selection, and there's TV screens on two of the walls. Kind of random, but doesn't bother me. Beware of parking though. It's not labeled but it is a one way lot wedged between Archer and Cermak - enter from the cermak side! Service - everyone who works here is so friendly, professional, and quick. One woman I think has been there since the inception of the restaurant it feels like and she's always on top of everything. Food - amazing. I can always rely on the taste and quality of the food here. Their dim sum is a bit underrated and I think better than Min Hin (flavor, quantity, and quality wise). The full menu is where it's at though. My family and I always go for the French style beef, sautéed pea tips with garlic, and preserved egg with pork congee. We've gotten their lamb chops before too which was cooked to perfection and the meat was tender and never chewy. Truly just an all around fantastic restaurant, whether you want a family style sit down meal or dim sum (served all day btw!!).

we came for the dim sum but were disappointed to learn they stop selling dim sum at 7:30pm. we got…read moretheir dishes instead and they were authentic and decent. the whole restaurant is spacious and has lots of locals (maybe even regulars -- I saw the servers laughing and chatting with a few tables). the portions were huge for the prices ($16-$18) and covered 2 meals. the only weird thing was the sweet sour pork batter not sticking to the pork + seemingly too much breading, but the flavors were there.

Snuck in for lunch and had 2 different variations of the won ton noodles:beef brisket and beef…read moretenderloin, snow tea tops, egg tofu with mushrooms, bbq pork fried rice and chicken chow mein. All were tasty and seasoned just right. Food came quickly. Staff was friendly They advised us on the best dishes. They even chatted with us about our schedule. A great place for a casual meal

Food is reasonably priced, came out fast, and the portion size was huge. Orange chicken entrée was…read moredelicious and could feed two people (unless you're starving). We were seated quickly, staff was very nice Giving four stars however because I got the beef brisket with curry, and while the food was good, there seemed to not be too much meat and the beef brisket and rather cartilage etc. There is no parking at the restaurant, I do not recommend parking on the street because you could get towed and need a permit but there is a parking lot for three dollars within the vicinity

We visited the restaurant when we walked around the Chinatown. We came early in the evening around…read more5pm and were immediately seated since the restaurant wasn't busy yet. The restaurant was decorated to feel like we were transported to Hong Kong with signage and the menu posters. Our food came quick and everything looked so good. By the time we finished, more customers came in and the restaurant got busier. - Singaporean vermicelli: tasty. Noodle was perfectly cooked and still firm. The charsiu pieces were my favorite - they were sweet & tender. - Salted egg fish fillet: good. The salted egg flavor was prominent because it was mixed with the batter. The portion was good too. I wish that they were crunchier. - Pineapple bun with truffle butter: the bun itself was soft and good. The truffle butter was salty so, I didn't put all inside the bun.

Ken Kee, even though it changed hands prior to the remodel, has been a long-time family favorite…read morefor late dinners and afternoon snacks and take-out...and I do like Chinatown Square because you don't have to worry about cars once inside... Lately, we've really gotten into their Afternoon Tea which includes two types of French toast and we always get both...and I like both equally - especially the one filled with cream and topped with Ovaltine...but the Honey one is really good too...as you can see - I'm really torn between the two!! But the Pineapple bun option seems to be always sold-out?? You can have this with either a milk tea or lemon tea and personally, I would select the milk tea because it's sweeter and creamier. So many fond memories here at Ken Kee, of being with family and loved ones...the decor also makes me long to go back to HK, one day!!

MCCB was on my list of places to try while visiting Chicago's Chinatown, and it did not disappoint!…read moreI arrived right when they opened and was seated pretty quickly, but there was already a line forming outside. I tried the spicy chicken, noodles, and dumplings. The portions are generous and everything is definitely shareable, so I'd recommend ordering a few dishes to try. The food had great flavor, and the spicy chicken definitely brings the heat! Overall, a great experience! I'd recommend getting there early and coming hungry because this place gets busy. And don't forget to leave your name and a little message on their wall before you leave!

Modern Chinese Cook Book…read more.. Just in case you're wondering what it stands for and no I had no idea but did notice a cookbook in the restaurant but still didn't put two and two together. This Chinese restaurant is located on the ground floor in Chinatown and from the outside you have no idea what they have to offer even as you enter this cozy spot dishes out some serious bites. Menu takes a moment to figure out as they have dishes but are able to serve it with various sauces/or protein and does have indications of the spiciness level which surely helps in the decision making and be mindful as it all are served family style. My very first meal in Chicago I was ready for anything and the first impression was impressive for me personally as everything came out fast and hot and done right along with lovely presentation a quick pic was all it took as we were hungry. - Sour Pickle and Fish Fillet Soup It had the numbing sauce which I didn't understand and was afraid until I tried it and actually loved it the sour picked paired perfectly and that numbing soup was just that lol but wasn't spicy just left literally an impression on my palate - Chicken Egg Roll was just that very crispy and delicious though the presentation was unique as it came with a bowl of sauce packets - Cheng Du Spicy Wonton was probably one of my favorite simple but full of flavor drenched with sauce as it had a kick but not too spicy - American Broccoli with Flank Steak the classic that was good veggies done just right and tender meat - Eggplant Spicy Garlic Sauce was another favorite though I love eggplant it was tender and saucy that was a tad salty but gave it a good kick - Cold Noodle with Sesame Sauce was the last that we ordered so I was already getting filled up but it was nice and light that did accent and balance out the rest of the meal. Service is very nice and friendly especially with all of our questions since it was our first time and didn't disappoint and can see why there's always a wait and yes it's worth it if you're ever in Chinatown. Thank you!