Yu's Mandarin

Good, service and surroundings are all very good. Out favorite Chinese restaurant. The best around.read more

Really good food! Large portions, great staff and nice…read moreatmosphere. The owner is also quite accommodating.

Potstickers were great!

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Egg Rolls were as big and tasty as I remembered.

HD Cuisine

4.7(245 reviews)

2.8 mi

Great food. A hidden gem. Everything had been really good…read more Service is crazy fast. They even called me back to take my order when they were with others. Love it!!

Portion is generous …read more. Get cha kuayteow .. totally worth it .. bomb 5/5 Lor bak 5/5 this dish , you rarely see in the US and it tasted good so giving it 5 stars Nasi lemak 4/5 Three big pieces of thigh, some anchovy and fried peanuts with sambal.. but the rice here was not jasmine rice .. unsure what kind of rice they used.. but not quite right Hainan chicken rice 3/5 Lots of chicken .. but again big part of this dish is the fragrant rice .. rice not that fragrant and the rice used was not quite right Murtabak 3/5 Not my fave as it was not much, then not very much meat

Hainan Chicken Rice

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3.7(122 reviews)

2.6 mi

For its category, consider this small and local Chinese takeout only (with a couple of tables to…read moredine in) decent for its fair price and food service. If there was nothing memorable I would have give the usual 3 stars, but it gets 4 stars from me because they consistently have one of the BEST hot and sour soup I've ever tasted. The soup itself is hot and spicy (as it should be hence, the name), and is flavorful and iwith the right ingredients. I always go for the large for a bit more to make the trip worth it, $4.25. Oh and be careful, the soup is always piping hot so you can burn yourself. But that just tells me they have it on the stove and always is freshly made. I always come back here for the soup... mmm mmm good! Believe it or not, nor every place can make great soups and for me, soups says a lot about a place. I'm sure there are some hits and misses on the menu and I can't acclaim to all of them. But I can recommend the Szechuan Shrimp, $6.35, which is a L24 lunch special that comes with an egg roll. I've had that a couple of times and it has not disappoint. The portion is huge for the dollar. The fried rice (with green beans and corn) is plenty and is moist. They have fresh veggies (green bell peppers, broccoli) in their entrees (baby corn and water chestnuts are canned) and the shrimp is huge (you get about 5 pieces) which to me is better than getting the tiny itty bitty ones. Plus, their shrimp doesn't smell. Some Asian places have used shrimp that has a very bad water odor, rbis place does not have that in their shrimp. So for a quick bite (they do cook food very fast so your wait shouldn't be long), this place is a great solution for when you are in the area and looking for some quick Chinese takeout. I spent almost $12 for an individual entree and a large soup that will leave me with at least 1 more meal for leftovers. I'm happy with it and I've been back for more.

Was here for the Luncheon menu approximately 1 week ago. It tasted like someone used the friend…read morerice like an ash tray. The taste of the fried rice was overwhelmed by the horrible taste of cigarette ash. I will never go back to this restaurant.

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Chef Ping

3.9(1.3k reviews)

7.3 mi

03/01/26 - We were invited here for dinner tonight to celebrate my wife's high school classmate…read morebirthday. There were a number of her high school friends along w/her daughters that hosted the event. When we arrived the restaurant parking lot was completely full. I dropped off my wife and one of her classmates @ the door & went to find a parking spot. The restaurant was packed w/people waiting to be seated & people coming in to pick up their carry out orders.

I've been craving egg rolls and chop suey for weeks. I ordered egg rolls, not veggie egg roll,…read morewhich I got. So disappointing. They were not good at all. Tossed them. I also ordered chicken fried rice, it was okay. Nothing to write home about. I also asked if they have beef chop suey, which she said they have. I ordered it and it wasn't chop suey. After $38 I'm left with food I will not eat. The food lacked flavor and just didn't hit it. I took my order as a carry out. I definitely will not go back again. Too pricey.

Main Dining area

Seafood Combo

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Kung pao chicken

New Golden Dragon

3.4(230 reviews)

3.1 mi

The food was absolutely delicious seriously my taste buds were happy. The sesame chicken for…read moreexample, was a real winner fantastic flavor and that sauce was on point and it came with a lovely white rice bowl. The Kung Pao chicken was also super tasty if you like a bit of a kick you might want to ask for some extra spice next time. We also really enjoyed the shrimp fried rice and those yummy egg rolls you get two per order. Just a heads up though the portions for dine in felt a tad on the smaller side especially for the sesame chicken. On the service front it was a bit hit or miss. We found ourselves with empty drink glasses for quite a while and it seemed like the staff mainly came by to take our order and drop off the food. However, there was a really sweet young kid at the register who was super helpful and friendly he definitely brightened things up. Finding the place can be a bit of an adventure. It's tucked away in a cozy corner right next to the grocery store so you really only spot it once you've parked. Oh and a quick tip make sure you don't mix it up with the Korean restaurant nearby. A couple of minor bummer moments the chicken lo mein wasn't quite what we hoped for. The noodles were super thin and crunchy rather than the thicker, chewier kind we expected and sadly they were out of egg drop soup that day which was a shame. Despite a few little things the delicious food definitely makes it worth checking out.

We were so happy to see the lunch and dinner specials on the back of the menu. Sunday is all day…read moredinner, so we were happy to be able to get this special pricing. My husband ordered the BBQ Pork Lo Mein, and picked Wonton for his small soup. I picked the Chicken Chop Suey, Hot and Sour Soup. They also included a (huge) veggie egg roll and hot tea which was great! The portion size was a lot larger than what I was expecting... Which is awesome! The restaurant was packed, everyone knows a good deal when they see it. They had lots of people stopping in and picking up orders too. Will definitely be back!

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Teriyaki Chicken

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.0(72 reviews)

6.2 mi

My family started ordering from this restaurant over 10 years ago when I was 15, and they've always…read moredelivered with great food, generous portions, kindness, and care. It's a family business with many regulars, and they always remember you by name and want to hear how things are. I highly recommend the Mongolian beef and beef chop suey. The food is always ready quickly and is worth the cost.

Hong Kong Restaurant for a good Chinese dinner win! I've had such a craving for fried rice and my…read morehusband wanted General Tso's chicken. It's been a tough lately since our go to place changed ownership and the quality declined. Hong Kong Restaurant is a small, family owned restaurant in the same strip mall as the Ace Hardware. It's a take out only restaurant, no tables and no seating. The lady is so nice. I called ahead asking how her General Tso's was made with brown sauce or if it was an orange type of sauce. She gave me a good description and mentioning it had some spice to it, but not offensive. It was exactly what my husband wanted. It wasn't overly breaded and the sauce was sweeter, savory with a little heat. He was a happy man. The fried rice had plenty of chicken and cooked well. The portions were huge! I also ordered beef and broccoli Cantonese chow mein. This was delicious! There was so much beef and broccoli, the sauce wasn't salty and went perfect with the chow mein noodles. We ordered egg rolls and crab rangoons too. Both we were good. The wrapper was a little thicker than I prefer, but they were both good. I'm looking forward to trying other dishes on their menu like their egg foo yung. No pics ... hungry teenaged boys dove into the food right away.

Beef Chow Mein

Give me just two please I can't say no to these

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Tong's Hunan Restaurant

3.4(144 reviews)

1.0 mi

We used to order from Tong's Hunan quite often years ago, not that we loved their food that much,…read moreit's more for the convenience. Takeout was usually ready in just 10 minutes, and they were almost always open, even on major holidays (though it's still a good idea to call ahead to confirm). We dined in once before the pandemic, but since that was more than seven years ago, it wouldn't be fair to review that experience now. We got takeout from Tong's Hunan on this July 4th, mostly because they were open until 8:00 pm even on this holiday. We ordered a Braised Seafood Casserole ($20.95) and a House Special Pan-fried Noodles ($15.95), both were our go-to dishes. Another go-to dish that we didn't order this time was Happy Family ($20.95) a combination of beef, shrimp, scallop, chicken and Chinese vegetables stir-fried in their house special brown sauce. Entrees come with white rice. Tong's Hunan serves what I'd call old-school Chinese-American food. Many dishes rely heavily on brown sauce, which tends to overwhelm the natural flavors of the ingredients. While the food is still decent, many of the dishes end up tasting more alike than different. The pan-fried noodles were crunchy as they should be, but they were very greasy. Even with the paper liner that they put underneath the noodles to absorb some of the oil, it's still very oily. On the positive side, the meats in both dishes were tender and the shrimp fresh and large. However, the quality is more like a decent Chinese takeout eatery that's 3.5 stars. I do like their consistency and convenience. The food is reliably decent, and takeout is usually ready in about 10 minutes. This visit took about 20 minutes, which was understandable given the holiday rush. Being open on major holidays is definitely a big plus. So, 3.5 rounding up to 4 stars.

Had dinner with family at Tong's Hunan last night. We had two starters, four entrees and two fried…read morerice sides. All the food was well prepared and presented. Kitchen might have been slammed as one of the entrees took a bit longer to arrive. They have new signage and menus. Hope this brings them additional customers. We like to support local businesses and are glad to have this restaurant in the neighborhood.

Braised Seafood Casserole ($20.95), with white rice packed separately.

Noodles from the House Special Pan-Fried Noodles ($15.95), packed in a separate box.

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Szechwan North

3.2(236 reviews)

3.2 mi

Super tasty food, nice classic Chinese restaurant decor, and the portions were sized just right…read more The egg rolls to start we're great as was the skewing pancake entrées. We got the stirfry rice noodles with beef, which was tasty and the Mongolian beef, which was amazing. My only complaint about the food was the temperature of the bites varied throughout the dish. It seemed like some of it was really hot and fresh, and some of it had been sitting out a bit. The waitress was working non stop, helping out multiple tables, helping shuttle the to go orders around, and doing a lot of juggling of tasks, too. We'll definitely be back, really good food and a not at all pretentious good dinner spot.

The restrooms here are alright, just old…read more No easy accessible ramp for disabled customers The volume is excessively loud due to the large television and instrumental music playing simultaneously The pot of tea here is $4.95 here, not complimentary The service is poor, not due to any language barrier - just a bad attitude They were very expensive as well. I wanted tofu with added string beans ( additional $5) and added bean sprouts (additional $4) Who charges these ridiculous prices for VEGETABLES???!!!??? I could have easily made this dish at home My husband did love his shrimp with lobster sauce We were unimpressed by the generic Fortune Cookies. My dogs will love them as a treat This would be an excellent place to dine-in or carry out for Celiac customers

101. Sliced Beef & Maw Szechwan Style

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Yang Zhou Fried Rice 扬州炒饭

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3.6(399 reviews)

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Sun Shui Restaurant has been in Arlington Heights for a long time. It is special to me since it is…read morethe first Asian restaurant that I went to with my husband. The restaurant is decorated so nicely and thematically. The roof looks authentic and the there is a pond and waterfall inside the front door. The food is familiar to the American pallet but different enough to be special. On this occasion we had the crispy Szechwan beef, honey walnut shrimp, sweet and sour pork, and the orange chicken. My favorite was the honey walnut shrimp. It came out of the kitchen fast and tasted great. I recommend Sun Shui Restaurant.

Asian food is kinda my thing... old school to fusion, mom n pop to food Court to franchise... my…read morego-to is usually Vietnamese or Thai or Korean and sushi or Chinese. I've never been here before, but some longtime pals have been fans prior to the pandemic... so tagged along and HOLY SMOKES... this is FAB! AYCE Sushi done well with the yummiest versions of appetizers included, as well as a great AYCD alcohol upcharge option, which was legit even though I dont drink. Service by Hiro was great and so accommodating. My friend ordered five California rolls by accident (dhe only wanted 5 pieces vs. rolls, yet he was so kind and understanding The decor is lovely and the booths were very comfortable. This place is fantastic now. I have to come back to try the other dishes... everything seems freshly made, even my sésame balls were to order. My new go-to asian spot for now. Love this place!!!

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Vivek B.

Elite 26

233

312

6217

3 years ago

I recently dined at Yu's Mandarin, drawn in by the promise of delectable Chinese cuisine. My meal comprised Crab Rangoon and veg spring rolls for appetizers, followed by sweet and sour chicken, fried rice, and mapo tofu for the main course. Here's a detailed account of my visit. **Appetizers:** Let's start with the appetizers. The Crab Rangoon was delightful, offering a crispy exterior that gave way to a creamy, crab-infused center. Each bite was a burst of flavor, and I found it hard to resist devouring the whole plate. However, the same cannot be said for the veg spring rolls. These lacked the wow factor. They were a standard rendition of the dish, with no unique flavors or textures that set them apart. They were not bad by any means, just not special. **Main Course:** Moving on to the main course, things improved significantly. The sweet and sour chicken was a hit. The chicken was tender, coated in a tangy yet sweet sauce that perfectly balanced flavors. The accompanying fried rice was a delightful companion, with a medley of vegetables and that unmistakable wok hei (wok's breath) flavor. The mapo tofu, a dish known for its spiciness and bold flavors, was a pleasant surprise. The tofu was cooked to perfection, with a silky texture that absorbed the rich, spicy sauce. It had just the right level of heat to tantalize my taste buds without overwhelming them. This dish was a true standout. **The Substitution Conundrum:** Now, let's address an issue that's become all too common in restaurants like Yu's Mandarin - the extra charges for substitutions. I share the sentiment of many diners who find it frustrating when they are billed extra for making simple substitutions, especially when it involves vegetables. In an age where dietary preferences and restrictions are diverse, it's disappointing to see this policy in place. During my visit, I inquired about replacing one vegetable in a dish with another due to a dietary restriction, and I was met with an additional charge. While I understand that some substitutions may require different ingredients and incur additional costs, this particular substitution seemed straightforward and hardly merited an extra fee. Such policies can detract from the overall dining experience and leave customers feeling nickel-and-dimed. It would be more customer-friendly if Yu's Mandarin considered a more flexible approach to substitutions, at least for common requests that don't significantly impact the dish's preparation or cost. **In Conclusion:** In summary, my visit to Yu's Mandarin was a mixed bag. The appetizers started strong with the delectable Crab Rangoon but fell short with the unremarkable veg spring rolls. The main course, however, was a highlight, with the sweet and sour chicken and mapo tofu showcasing the kitchen's culinary prowess. While the food quality overall was good, I couldn't help but feel irked by the extra charges for substitutions. It's a practice that leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, detracting from the otherwise enjoyable dining experience. Despite these concerns, I would still recommend Yu's Mandarin for its tasty Chinese cuisine, but with the caveat that patrons should be prepared for potential additional charges if they have specific dietary requests. read more

Jennifer B.

Elite 24

103

3 years ago

A Perfect Dining Experience at Yu's! I recently dined at Yu's and it was an absolute delight! From the moment I stepped in, the atmosphere was vibrant with an infectious buzz of energy. The service was impeccable, with any minor mistakes being promptly corrected, making me feel genuinely cared for. Our server was outstanding, not only for their efficiency but also for their fantastic sense of humor, which added a delightful personal touch to the experience. As for the food, I opted for the noodle soup and it was a bowl of sheer comfort. The warmth and just the right level of spiciness were a match made in culinary heaven. The portion was so generous that I had enough to take home for leftovers, which was an unexpected bonus! I can't wait to return to Yu's for another memorable meal. This restaurant has truly won me over, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a fantastic dining experience. read more

Alec H.

Elite 17

105

172

10 months ago

We had a great experience at Yu's Mandarin and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We ordered the chicken fried rice, beef and noodles, seafood soup, and a seafood noodle dish. I shared both the beef noodles and the seafood soup with another guest from my party, and they were absolutely fantastic--rich in flavor, fresh, and very satisfying. I would highly recommend them to anyone. I also tried the other dishes, including the chicken fried rice and seafood noodle dish, and they were very good as well. Everything we had was well prepared and delicious. One unique and fun aspect of Yu's Mandarin is the windows that allow you to watch the chefs cooking the meals live. Seeing the food prepared in real time adds to the experience and really sets the restaurant apart. Overall, I would definitely recommend Yu's Mandarin to anyone reading this review and looking for a great meal. read more

Sam C.

196

2 years ago

Wow what a waste of money. The service - terrible. Very slow and rude staff. The food - the price to portion ratio was absolutely ridiculous. The jjampbong was bland, noodles were soft and not chewy and overall was just a bad bowl of noodles. I felt like I wasted my money on food that was to be completely honest terrible. Not good and on top of it the service is crap. Never again. read more

Chengyue S.

3 years ago

We had lunches between games at their Schaumburg restaurant and really enjoyed the food. This one is much closer to our hotel so we thought we would give it a try as well. Again, food, service and entertainment are all great. The lady at the bar (I guess the owner) is very friendly. Our overall experience is excellent and will definitely visit again if we travel there. read more

James Z.

3 years ago

I had dinner at Yu's yesterday and surprise to find out that on average it raised 30% of each dish price. On top of that 30% raise, it also added mandatory 20% service fee. Compare few weeks same dishes we ate at restaurant, they costed us 50% more yesterday. This is too much! read more

Jeff A.

3 years ago

Hate to say it, but there are STILL no good Chinese food options in the area. The Yu's in Vernon Hills is slightly better but barely. I give up and guess I will resign myself to spending an arm and leg at the many Korean places popping up everywhere. read more

Jongwon P.

2 years ago

Spicy seafood soup is amazing but the other food was a bit disappointing. the cold noodle salad sauce was too plain mustard. I'd still come back to try the other dishes. read more

Leonardo P.

3 years ago

Service was amazing and the food was delicious. Ambiance was very nice can't wait to come again! Highly recommended if you're in the area

Karyn Y.

2 years ago

Was so looking forward to good old school Chinese food. The reviews had me convinced this was the place. Sadly it was not.

Laura S.

3 years ago

Lovely restaurant! Finally opened a location closer to us. Used to go the Schaumburg location. read more

David Z.

2 years ago

Just nothing great about it. Didn't see or taste anything in remember. Probably not going back

Jan-Paul J.

4 years ago

Great service! Great food! amazing atmosphere server was kind and understanding

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