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!

The flavor was amazing. As was the beer. They only have dumplings - so if you want ramen etc…read morethis is not your spot. Fun, friendly servers and fun atmosphere !

Halal lamb dumplings were delicious. First time having soup dumplings and glad it was here!read more

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.

This place has been so consistent whenever me and my family come here! I haven't been here for a…read morewhile but this is my parents favorite Chinese restaurant. Everything has been really good from dim sum to the duck. My dad loves their roasted duck here. Seasoned and cooked well. Noodles were good and so were the tofu and veggies! Dim sum is never a disappointment here either! We love the dumplings here. One of my favorites is the sweet potato balls! Yum! Service is pretty quick! Staff are on top of it here! We always try to reserve on the weekends because it can get packed! Ambiance is casual and clean!

We like this restaurant. It is about 4.25 stars. The restaurant decorated nicely and clean. There…read moreare a lot people come to enjoy typical Hong Kong style cuisine. We got the sea cucumber beef tendon casserole. This is a good dish and my wife has not have sea cucumber sometimes. The sauce is great to go with rice. We also got seafood chow mein. This is a pan fried noodles with different seafood. Overall we enjoy it. Their menu has good selection.

Tl;dr this place is very solid and my go-to dim sum place. I'm sure the seafood and everything else…read moreon their huge menu is also good. Be prepared to wait a little bit for a table, or share a big one with another party at peak times. Prices are reasonable and portions are pretty generous. ===== Kind of lost count of how many times I've been. Love getting the dim sum and noodle dishes here. Some favorites: beef cheong fun with egg, siu mai, Singapore noodle, xo rice noodle rolls, spare ribs, pork and century egg congee. All the food has been very solid. Inside is always bustling and can be a bit crowded. Service is pretty friendly as far as Chinatown goes, and very efficient. There's a guy who works there who I think is the manager or something, because he puts in 200x effort and is always hustling. When he's not around it feels like something is missing. Prices are very reasonable and we like ordering a lot here so that we have tasty leftovers for later. This place has quite a few big tables and is good for large groups. My only nits are that very occasionally a dish or teacup will have a dirty spot, and that the bubble tea here is kind of meh. I don't remember exactly which one I ordered, but it was a little watery and lacking in flavor. It's also probably tough since they're boxed in by boba places now. Pro tip: When you first get your table, they'll ask you what kind of tea you want. If you ignore them or don't know how to answer, the default is green tea. Another one is to come at off-peak times. Not only will you get a table faster, but I think they tweak their portion sizes depending on how crowded it is. Definitely will be back! And I recommend you visit too

My family and I randomly stopped here for dim sum lunch :)…read more We ordered our favorites from pork shu mai, crystal shrimp dumplings, pan fried pork dumplings and shrimp crepe dumplings. The food is made to order from the back instead of carts which I appreciated. The food came out pretty fast. The shrimp in the dumplings and the crepes were nice and plump. I thought everything tasted fresh and good. Prices were fair and we were able to get in and out. Service was okay and pretty standard for Chinatown.

Solid dim sum spot overall. First time trying crepes with crispy skin and they were fantastic…read more Sweet and savory, crispy, and packed with filling. The flavor and texture were on point 9/10. Stuffed eggplant was greasy as expected, but cooked perfectly and packed with shrimp paste. 7/10. Pan fried shrimp & chive dumplings were nicely seared with a thin wrapper and plenty of filling 8/10. The Shanghai soup dumplings were disappointing. Half had holes in the bottom, and while the meat was mushy and moist, there wasn't much soup 4/10. Chicken feet, shrimp dumplings, and piggy custard buns were pretty standard. 5/10. BBQ pork turnover was alright. I liked the thick, flaky pastry, but the filling was unevenly distributed, with one packed with BBQ pork while others were missing some. Pretty standard filling 6/10. Vibes and service were pretty standard. You mark everything you want on the menu and hand it over, rather than choosing dishes as they come around on a dim sum cart. I feel like that takes away a bit from the dim sum experience.

Solid dim sum with reasonable prices! I didn't really see any pricing on the dim sum menu, so my…read moretable was just marking all that we wanted, but the total bill was totally reasonable in my opinion. Everything tasted solid, though admittedly, I was a bit too focused on the conversation with my table to really pay close attention to the food Only thing I wasn't a fan of was I felt like they essentially pushed tea on our table and charged us for it. A few other people at my table ended up desiring tea anyway, so they drank some, and as a result we were charged for it, which I'm fine with that because we consumed the product, but they charged per cup - so they assumed that the entire party drank tea, but in reality only part of the table drank tea. And even then, before I knew anyone at my table wanted tea, I told the waiters that we're good with just water, so they took away the tea cups. But then sometime later someone placed a tea pot on our table anyway... I had a feeling they were going to pull this move because I've seen it happen at other places, but I didn't want to make a big deal out of it in front of the rest of my party. I just thought to vocalize it because I don't think it's great practice. They offer a QR code to scan for discounted parking that applies to the parking lots.

As a big dim sum fan, I thought this place was awesome! We arrived right when they opened and were…read morethe first group seated. By the time we finished our meal, the dining room was completely full and there was even a line forming outside, which is always a great sign. Unlike some traditional dim sum restaurants, they don't use carts here. Instead, you order from a paper menu, which I actually prefer because it's easier to browse all the options and make sure you don't miss anything. Everything we ordered was freshly made, looked beautiful, and tasted delicious. We even had to stop and take photos before digging in! The staff was attentive throughout our meal, and the food came out quickly despite how busy the restaurant became. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would definitely come back the next time we're in Chinatown.

Imperial Restaurant conquers all dim sum…read more I thoroughly enjoyed siu mai, wonton dumplings, beef crepe and much more. I could do a play by play; scene by scene; dish by dish breakdown. But sometimes you just need to do the vibe check with the overall picture like just looking at the puzzle box rather than the pieces. Tasty, flavorful, hot like temperature. Considering everything, you just have a good dim sum experience from ordering to eating to paying for the check. Dishes come out speedily, so enjoy the very fast service. No unnecessary conversations. Just to the point like an arrow.

Imperial is the same restaurant that operated as Cai before the pandemic. It still retains its…read moreChinese name, and the Chinese signage continues to bear the name "Cai." It had been 6 years since our last visit, just as the pandemic began. Before the pandemic, our extended family gathered here every Sunday for dim sum after my mother and sister attended church in Chinatown. We also celebrated many birthdays and Mother's Day with traditional Cantonese banquet dinners. My fondest memories were my milestone birthday and my husband's birthday, when we pre-ordered a live king crab prepared three ways, plus other banquet style dishes, for each celebration. The crab legs were perfectly deep-fried, the body was delicately steamed, and the remaining meat was stir-fried with e-fu noodles. The presentation was beautiful, and every dish showcased the freshness of the crab. (Please see my posted photos.) Around the time of the ownership change before the pandemic, the friendly and accommodating manager, Elaine, left the restaurant. I was delighted when my sister told me she had recently returned. On a recent Friday, my husband, our daughter and I brought an American friend to Imperial for dim sum. Elaine immediately recognized us and gave us a warm welcome. The restaurant was bright, clean, and beautifully decorated with elegant chandeliers, just as we remembered. We chose a table for 4 near the window, and the service was friendly and efficient throughout our meal. The 4 of us shared 12 dim sum dishes. We knew we had ordered more than we could finish, but everything looked too tempting to pass up. Our favorites included the Imperial Jumbo Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow), which were filled with plump, fresh, and flavorful shrimp, and the Pan-Fried Turnip Cake, perfectly seared with a crisp exterior (some of the Hong Kong Cantonese restaurants don't even offer this dish, which requires more preparations).  Other highlights included Chicken Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf, Beef and Enoki Rice Crepes, Crispy Shrimp Rolls, Siu Mai, and Sweet Custard Rolls. Every dish was freshly prepared and delicious. Although our friend is very familiar with Asian cuisine, this was her first visit to Imperial. She was genuinely impressed by the quality and authenticity of the dim sum and said she already planned to return with her family. Most of the dim sum we ordered was in the $6.50 (medium) to $6.75 (large) range.  Elaine generously comped our tea and gave us a 10% loyalty discount on our overall bill. Our final bill came up to $78.29 before tip, and $93.68 after.  We were happy to treat our guest and also encouraged her to take home all the leftovers, that made her really happy. As a bonus, the restaurant offers discounted parking at the nearby Chinatown Parking Lot. By scanning the restaurant's QR code with the parking app, my husband reduced the parking fee from $14.99 to just $3 for nearly three hours. It was such a happy, relaxed, and delicious lunch from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm.  (Dim sum and the lunch menu are available until 3:30 p.m.)  After such a long hiatus, it was wonderful to return and find that Imperial continues to deliver the excellent food, warm hospitality, and welcoming ambiance that made Cai our family's favorite Cantonese restaurant. We are thrilled to be back.

This is our go-to for frozen potstickers. We have been loyal customers for at least a decade and…read morethey have not disappoint.

After dozens of times driving to this place and it looked closed, I decided to try again this past…read moreweek. This store has been open for 35 years and they cater to restaurants too, so you'll know you'll get freshness and restaurant quality food. The lady was so helpful and friendly. She explained most items simply needs 14 minutes to steam, while the har gow only needs 10 minutes. Such a great deal with busy work life and my weekends brunches are going to be amazing. We had some of this morning for New Years brunch. Har Gow were flavorful and packed with meaty shrimp. The Pork Siew Mai were tender and meaty, just like the ones you get from restaurants. Both had the perfect texture and delicious. Hits the spot when craving for dim sum.

For a take out bakery style restaurant, this place has everything I need and it all tastes great…read more They open super early in the morning if you want that dim sum or bakery fix. There aren't tables so don't expect to sit down to enjoy your food. Service was friendly and prompt. I ordered sui mai, beef rice rolls, lotus leaf rice, zhongzi, and a pineapple bbq pork bun. Everything, and I mean everything, was delicious. This will be my new take out dim sum and bakery spot in Chicago now. Give it a shot, you won't regret it.

One of the best bakeries in Chicago's Chinatown. And it shows as there's a line of patrons both…read morelocal and visiting like I was. Service is quick as you wait in line, there's about 3 people working with each individually attending to the customers one by one as you may order from the bakery case. Every item seems fresh and taste fresh. Other classic prepackage pastries and dishes are also available. A line of cakes are also displayed to be ordered in advance or for a slice to eat! Inside is spacious with display cases on both sides but with a crowd and a single line to order, it can get full easily. We tried the pork bao bun and it tasted great. The flavor is amazing and lots of filling which is a plus. The egg custard is good as well with the tart flaky and perfect

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

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Yummy Yummy seems highly rated…read morealthough I found the food to be a signifcant notch lower than NYC Chinatown or even SF Chinatown. The restaurant is located next to the main strip and seems to have challenges with the health department annually... The interior of the restaurant is getting long in the tooth. Started off with the wonton beef brisket wide noodle soup. This was surprisingly quite lacklustre. The wontons didn't taste too fresh and the wide noodles were pretty stuck together...unsure of how fresh the noodles were either... The beef brisket was on the chewier side to my surprise... The highlight of the meal was the garlic snow pea tips. Portions were generous and this was stir-fried to perfection. The pot sticker skin was extremely thick and the meat inside wasn't super fresh either...yikes Upon payment, the waitress attempted to get cash from me. I obliged only when they agreed to a cash discount. ...seems rather odd to be so direct....