A true hole in the wall. Would've never found this if it wasn't for my gf getting a good police tip of places to eat. Lunch portions are huge and prices a very reasonable.
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Clint K.
I go here frequently and I must say for the price you can't find much better! Mongolian beef is great!
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Karen B.
Hands down the best Chinese food in Illinois so far for me. I tried Chinese Kitchen because of a recommendation from a friend - I've struggled with finding a good, reliable Chinese restaurant since I moved here from NY. The place is small, and on the second floor of a strip mall, but don't let the outside fool you... the food is really good! I was very pleasantly surprised and have gone back many times since and the results are always the same - delicious Chinese food. I love their egg rolls, Sesame Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken and Fried Rice. My adventurous family members have tried many meals and have enjoyed them all.
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Karen F.
Chinese Kitchen is by far my favorite sit-down fast lunch place in Naperville and I don't think another place will ever top it. For under $7/8 you can get tea, hot soup, a delicious meal, and an egg roll. I can't remember the last time I got dinner here, or take out, so this 5 star review is specifically for sit-down lunch. 1) People think I'm crazy (especially my parents), but this is the BEST hot and sour soup I have EVER had. Sprinkle in some white pepper for an added kick, and it makes it even better. I don't know why I like this soup so much, but I can drink a tub of it (and I have...haha). My mom enjoys the egg drop soup. 2) Substitute for veggie fried rice! The veggie rice has green peppers, snap/sugar peas, bean sprouts and egg. ***3) If you are an eggplant fanatic, or like eggplant the slightest bit- you NEED to try the egg plant & garlic sauce- BUT make sure you tell them LIGHT on the garlic sauce (if you don't there will be just way too much sauce on the egg plant, it will be too salty, and the sauce masks the eggplant). I have been getting eggplant with garlic sauce for the past 6 years ever since I switched from the orange chicken. Orange chicken is also really good (though it can be a hit or miss on how crispy it is) & Singapore lo mein is great (sometimes it can be a tad dry and other times will be perfectly steamy). You just can't beat the price for all of the delicious food you get, and I always save my leftovers for dinner!
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Melanie B.
Do they earn an extra star for being located above Lover's Lane? You could peruse fishnet body stockings or a pleather cop outfit while you wait for your Kung Pao. Kill two birds with one stone. Large portions, very quick service, and low prices for this cheap Chinese food, but I only come here if I'm in absolute dire straits. Like the time I promised my 4 yr old she could have leftover fried rice for breakfast and she awoke to discover her 15 yr old bro had eaten the entire contents of the fridge while we slept. Off to Chinese Kitchen I went. My neighbor (just today) told me that she found a button in her moo shu pork last night. I can only hope it didn't come from someone's costume downstairs.
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Wyatt T.
Attentive and friendly staff. Great prices, and selection. Really quick turnaround on the tasty food. Szechuan dishes actually have some spice unlike other Chinese spots. If I were local I'd eat here at least once a week.
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Louise M.
1998. That was the year that I got a major dental work done and my whole mouth felt like I've just given birth from this hole. At least, I suspected labor pain would be that bad but I know my mom would correct me on that. In between weeping, my guy at the time brought home this wonderful wonton soup from Chinese Kitchen. He said his boss, a big fat Italian man, suggested this place and he always trusted a food recommendation from a big fat Italian man. He was not baseless. This was an early version of Yelp. From then on, I was a fan. When I could chew again we would eat there maybe once every couple of weeks for the next ten years. My sister was also a big fan and to this day when she comes in town, she'll make a stop. I also took colleagues from my job at the time and we ate lunch here quite often. I was nearby today and memories just ran through my mind. Gosh! The boy from back then, the son, is grown now and looked like his dad. The couple that run this place are the nicest people. I remember them like it was yesterday. This place is not fancy. It's tiny hole in the wall next to a Lover's Lane and Marine Recruiting Office. We used to visit the other store for fun and let the ladies try to sell us hard on a dildo. Lol and euww now. It was funny back then. I even remember my mom bought a penis cake mold there after dinner at Chinese Kitchen. We never tried to enlist as a marine however. We weren't the few and the proud. Just the hungry and the horny. They serve americanized type Chinese food but they're yummy. I love the broth of the wonton soup. The egg drop is my sis' favorite as it's congealy and perfectly yellow. We also love their shrimps with lobster sauce, General Tso's chicken, orange beef, and Hong Kong steak. Lunch is so cheap and you get a whole lotta grub. My lunch today was $6.54 and I got a cup of soup, egg roll, fried rice, an ample amount of orange beef, hot tea, and fortune cookie. It still tasted so good. I overate and was sleepy the rest of the afternoon. Oh, their egg roll is my all time favorite Chinese egg roll with cabbage filling. It is the BEST. It's so flavorful, perfectly dry, with intense peanut butter taste. Nom nom nom. Their sweet and sour sauce had an orange taste to it. Their mustard is hot hot hot and so good with the egg roll. I was so happy to taste that again today. Lots of memories here. Good food. Good price. Good people. I have had better Chinese food in the last 17 years, but Chinese Kitchen will always have its special place. My ex and I are best friends and I called him up and told him I was at Chinese Kitchen. But he talked about Lover's Lane instead so I hung up on him. Some things never change
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Julie F.
I miss the couple that recently retired and the place has changed a little but still the best little Chinese place I've found in Naperville. They have awesome egg rolls and crab ragoons. The prices are very reasonable for the large portions. Our favorite dish is the orange chicken and my daughter, who is 8 now has been eating it since she was a baby and requests it over mcdonalds...so that has to say something! :) If you go at busy times, like lunch, be patient and the staff will do their best to get your food fast and fresh. But seating is limited compared to bigger places and they are upstairs with no elevator so be prepared to walk up the flight of stairs!
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Molly B.
Chinese kitchen is a swell small quaint establishment. Their lunch specials are a great deal. I have been a customer for a long time now and today I was extremely confused by the quality of their gravy. It was used for my fat noodles. The consistency, smell, taste and density all leave for conversation to be had. At immediate opening, a aroma that can only be described a swampy sweaty men in a jacuzzi. My dear friends and I will continue to use this fine establishment but will never use the gravy again unless I'm filling a hot tub
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MartyBeldman S.
Solid food, decent prices, decent portions. Have been eating here forever, and by forever I recently found out this place is over 31 years old. It used to be carry out only, for you young old timers. The dining area was an add-on a Great While ago. And the people are really nice.
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Oliver M.
Best Chinese value you could find. Although it's cheap, the food is up to par. You sometimes feel rushed but I'm not there for the service. Mongolian beef is delicious.
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Vladimir K.
Nooooooo!!!! It's different now! I haven't been here in over a year, and while I was in the area I was like "hell yeah, time to get my fix on some Chinese Kitchen." A strange person I've never heard before answered the phone, and was very difficult to communicate with. Not very friendly either. Arriving to pick up my order, I noticed all-new staff. What happened to that nice older couple that have been there since I was young? Worst of all, the food was different. Egg rolls and everything, not the same. I was so depressed. What happened??!?!?!?! I guess nothing good lasts forever.
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Yelp R.
The kids are alright. Nothing can replace the aunt and uncle who retired, but they left the place in good hands :) Still my favorite Chinese place.
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Adam G.
The best Chinese food lunch you can get! For under $8 you get tea, soup, good meat, veggies, rice, and a fortune cookie! There is a reason they have been around for 27 years! One of my favorite places for lunch!
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Melissa J.
Ahh so good! Ordered from here all of my life until I moved away! Classic American Chinese food at it's finest. My family loves it, my friends love it! It is not very expensive and I know I am getting the same quailty every time. Sometimes I park in front of the Lover's Lane next store to feel like I am breaking some sort of rule. Naughty + chinese, yessss.
Had to update the review. So sad that the old couple who used to run it appear to no longer be in the picture, as the food quality has definitely gone way down from what it used to be. Everything just tastes so bland now... :/ oh well.
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Alexandra J.
I've ordered from Chinese Kitchen for several years. The food is decent to pretty good. I like this place better than the Chinese restaurant off College Road in Lisle, as far as chop suey goes. The skewered chicken teriyaki skewers are alright too. The food is filling and good in that respect, though it doesn't really stand out in taste nor is it very memorable. That's okay for the price point though. I noticed it is being managed by new people, as I never see the old couple working there anymore. The old couple was always so welcoming and sweet. The new people are average. On another note, I hope the new owners are thinking about updating the dining area. I don't mind the lilac colored walls, but I think they could renovate the walls and seating to look less boring and more cared for. The understated look is fine, just find a way to spice it up a little.
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Samantha C.
This place is my absolute favorite Chinese takeout restaurant ever. I have been coming here for years, and no other Chinese takeout can top them in my eyes. My all-time favorites are: -Orange chicken -hot and sour soup -won ton soup -shrimp with lobster sauce -crab rangoons -any fried rice. The prices are nice and low, for such great food. The owners are truly lovely people and all the staff is always super nice.
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Justine M.
Typical mainstream Chinese restaurant. Usually the kind you find the burbs. It's small and not too noticeable so you really have to be a regular or be referred to know about this place. Came on a sunday - they have really cheap lunch specials til 3pm everyday. Around $6.50 a dish and it comes with fried rice, an egg roll, soup and fortune cookies. The service was a bit slow when we came. One of our dishes came out like 10 minutes before the other so my food was sitting on the table until my BF's dish came out. food was alright...nothing great. Not sure i'll be going back. Only good thing are the prices + lunch combo.
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Nitin C.
The shrimp toast was good; it gave my sister and I memories of our childhood. The chow mein was bad. The pork dish was okay. I appreciated the complementary rice, soup, and cookie. Cool location. Okay food and semi-expensive prices. Probably won't visit again.
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Angela P.
My co-workers pick up lunch here frequently. We recently ordered lunch for about 15 people. We placed an order around 11:00 a.m. and were able to pick it up shortly after 11:30. How's that for fast? I don't really have any complaints. The location is a little strange. But the main dining room looked busy for it being the middle of the week during lunchtime.
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Jen K.
Not THE worst Chinese place in Naperville (it is hard to pinpoint one exactly, because most of them are terrible). But we definitely ended up throwing away our leftovers. Very uneventful and bland, in my opinion.
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Loryn R.
I can't believe this place has good reviews. it' just awful. i tried it again tonight and was beyond unimpressed per usual. the crab rangood was ok but my szechwan shrimp didnt have enough sauce or veggies. at least it had some kick.
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Bubo O.
"Take me as I am" Fast, unpretentious, modestly priced, clean, courteous, straight forward, little Chinese restaurant that serves very tasty food in portions large enough to fill you up. Excellent value in a simple setting. If you are looking for high cuisine, this isn't it. If you want a very tasty good meal fast for dine in or carry out, you have arrived. Strong Recommendation
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Trevor O.
This is really as good as it gets. I have been coming to this place for years with family and friends and there is no substitute in Naperville. The food is always piping hot and fresh and the pot stickers are the best in town. Lunch time is the best time on earth at Chinese Kitchen. Super friendly owners, they work everyday. Props to them and the wait staff. Best place in town for a heaping amount of food and great zombies too. All those with negative reviews don't know what they are talking about. Awesome stuff.
(5)
Tina H.
Good chinese is a tough find. Chinese Kitchen is the place for fresh flavorful chinese. We are always seated promptly, the food is always piping hot and the service top notch. The cool thing is that you are always sure to see a friend or two in here. In a town of 140,000 that's pretty cool. The decor is dated and the mood a bit old fashioned, but they actually know how to make a rusty nail! Really! I love that we get almond cookies and fortune cookies for desert and the always serve enough to feed you and 2 other people. We get the cantoneses chicken lo mein. Fresh and tasty every time. If you are looking for the bomb in good old "american" chinese, stop in!
(4)
Elizabeth W.
Excellent Chinese food! I gave CK an extra star because they even made pad thai almost as well as my favorite Thai restaurant! The inside and decor is nothing to speak of, but the taste of the food makes up for it!
(4)
Tamara M.
My job has ordered from here alot so I am very familar with the menu. This is an ok Chinese restaurant with good food..but I have had better..The fried rice is good, and the egg rolls are just ok. Blah..I enjoy the crab ragoon, they are delicious..I would at least recommend giving it a try..like I said it ain't the best but its better then most.
(3)
Lisa L.
The first time I went here, I was taken here by some really good friends. It is a true hidden gem in Naperville! Whatever you eat its great. It's inexpensive, the staff is very polite, the tea and food are fantastic. It's in a strip club, so what. It has a an old fashioned dining room, also so what. I base things on how the food is/how the service is, not what the place looks like. If you are eating something that is awful, it's still going to be awful even with million dollar ambiance. Haven't had a thing that I didn't like, the tea is great, at the end of the meal they give you almond cookies. Yum. They also have rice candy that you can buy, yum! Seriously, everyone needs to try this place its great, cheap chinese. Love it!
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Preston A.
I know its not good for me but this place has some of my favorite dishes out there. From the General's Chicken and Mongolian Beef to Moo Shu Pork (Spelling?). They are all delicious.
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Vivian P.
Honestly this is the best place for cheap lunch, dirt cheap and a big serving will leave you happy. It is in a weird area and isn't wheelchair friendly, but the food is great. I've always ordered the orange chicken and it is so good, worth the money. The servers are very kind and even though they have slight accents I think there's no reason to fuss. The seating area is very close to other tables so unless you don't like the comfortable atmosphere then don't go, but honestly that would be a silly reason. Make sure you get there early during the lunch time because it gets busy!
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Raymond R.
Always good.
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Melli Y.
I've been here once and never again. It is completely overrated and Americanized. I'm Chinese and I try to look for some real good Chinese food around Naperville and when i went there I felt dirty and gross. It's pretty bad when you hear all the high schoolers like going there, it means it's disgusting food.
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Gail L.
Multiple people, all of whom say they like us, strongly recommended Chinese Kitchen. I have no idea why. I'm not a Chinese food snob. I've been known to enjoy Panda Express. I was even reasonably excited when I realized that it was an old school americanized chinese place. It reminded me of the chinese place we would go to when I was a kid. It even had a Pu Pu Platter! We had to get it. The pot of tea was great, just like I remembered from when I was a kid. Then, the hot and sour soup arrived. Um. Okay, sure, it wasn't spicy, but I'm sure that the soup I had has a kid wasn't spicy. The meat in the soup was tender. It wasn't too salty. So, okay, I could deal. The pu pu platter arrived. Yay! It had the little grill, and it had tons of stuff on it, including shrimp and shrimp toast! Yay! I love shrimp and shrimp toast. First, I had the shrimp. Perhaps a bit greasy, and the shrimp was tough. But, the shrimp toast looked good! I took a bite, and almost spit it out. The smell of old shrimp was really really strong. I don't think the shrimp was actually bad, but it was definitely well on the way. I was over the pu pu platter by then, but my husband convinced me to try the crab rangoon. Now, that was good. It was creamy, and oniony with just a bit of crab. I could have gone with less wrapper. Then, our entrees came. Now, I love Mongolian Beef. I don't get it often, but I was looking forward to it. Which meant I was very disappointed when it turned out that this was a big pile of mystery meat covered in a weird sweet and salty sauce. There were few green onions, and the ones that were there were overcooked. My husband had Szechwan Chicken. The menu did say it was spicy, and I was happy to taste a smidge of heat on it. But the chicken was vastly overcooked, and it mainly tasted of pineapple and salt. The service was fine, and the place was busy, full of folks who did seem to enjoy their food. So, there is a place for this restaurant in Naperville. I just won't be in it.
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Kelsey B.
Not going back... I love Chinese food, even when it's Americanized, but this was just not good. For some reason the food just left a weird taste in my mouth and I couldn't finish it. My husband said his was okay, but not much better. I just wanted to leave after awhile because I was getting grossed out. The waiter was nice and accommodating and the lady at the counter was nice. That was about the only good thing about this place.
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Joe V.
Love this place. Have been visiting this restaurant for 20 years. Fair to say that food and decor have remained the same and that's a good thing. Owners are always working so service is very good and efficient. Lunch special is awesome and it's hard to beat the egg drop soup when served with homemade chili sauce. it's wonderful in the winter when trying to get over a cold. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu but the cashew chicken is excellent. All in all a great place for Chinese food.
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Gary P.
Been going here almost 20 years and the food is always good. My favorite is the $5 szechwan chicken lunch special (J).
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Gerry H.
I was a very loyal customer for at least 20 years. And then, several years ago, I spied a bin of raw meat sitting on the kitchen floor, as someone was passing through the kitchen to counter door. Obviously, I was intensely grossed out, so I stopped going. Last Saturday, my wife, daughter, and I were at Naperville Motor Sports-just down the road- and we decided to give the old haunt a try. We ordered Singapore fried rice noodle, Chicken Lo-Mein, Chicken fried rice, Pot Sticker, Egg roll, Chicken War mein. On the positive side, I will say this: The food is fresh, with lots of chicken and vegetables, and the pot stickers are very good. The staff is friendly and efficient (my food was ready in exactly 15 minutes, just as the lady said it would be). The prices are O.K. On the negative side, I offer the following: BLAND-I don't know if they eliminated all use of MSG, or if the cook needs a crash course on the use of seasonings, but everything was under-seasoned to the point of being highly forgettable. The egg rolls consist mostly of shredded, unrecognizable vegetable matter-I've had much better. And the prices are O.K. $38 for the aforementioned array of entrees and accoutrement.
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Nick H.
Chinese kitchen is great cheap Chinese food. I have been a regular for years and love the Orange Chicken (Spicy). The pork fried rice is great as well. Lunch specials are even more reasonably priced and include fried rice and a crab rangoon/egg roll. I have never been disappointed with a meal from here.
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Melie M.
So it's located above Lover's Lane...I guess you'll have a place to browse while your food is being prepared. Speaking of the food, it's consistently fantastic. We've never had a bad meal. It's probably not the healthiest menu on the planet, but it is delicious. I've been preconditioned to crave Chinese Kitchen when I drive down Ogden. A must try!!
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Renae G.
I love Chinease Kitchen! You get an AMAZING amount of food for such a low price. The service is quick and the food always tastes good. I'm not a big Asian food person, so I'm sure this is less authentic than some people would like it to be. As my Chinese sister-in-law said "it's Americanized Chinese" but oh well I've heard things she ate back home, and I'm totally fine with not eating authentic. The dining room could use some love, I'm sure it hasn't seen any since the 80s at least, but it is always clean so I can't complain.
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Jim H.
Long time customer. Best Chinese in Naperville area. Modest dining room with booths & tables. Under same management for many years. Love it! Price is right too!! In a small strip mall near Cress Creek area - uptairs.
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R Y.
As a Chinese foodie and former veteran restaurant worker, I know by the way it looks in the dining room, it probably looks worse in the kitchen. . My first thought was this place is a little gross. The water glasses had that greasy look like the water in the dishwasher hasn't been changed in months. Also, being a waiter in a former life, I noticed the sidework hadn't been done...ever. For instance, the vinegar bottle, and salt and pepper shaker have never gone through a dishwasher, and the teapot was totally covered by that greasy film on the glasses, and a whole corner was taken by an employee who was peeling string beans that were strewn all over the table. Now that's authentic Chinese. Ok, enough about the aesthetics, and onto the food. We ordered a seafood hot and sour soup, beef and tomato over rice noodles, yang chow fried rice, and a Cantonese crispy skin chicken. All came out quickly. The hot and sour soup was served in a giant bowl that could have fed 6 or more people, but the broth was gelatinous, which led me think too much corn starch or egg whites were in it. The crispy chicken was good, served with the 5-spice salt, and the yangchow fried rice was decent. The noodles with beef and tomato was a mixed bag. I liked the noodles which had been fried until there was a nice crust on it, but the beef and tomato in the gravy was too salty and too sweet at the same time. The prices were cheap. The whole dinner bill was $34. The place is tiny. It holds about 25 people and you would feel cramped. The decor is tacky...pink walls and chairs and vertical blinds that match their "fine eye" for cleanliness. If you're looking for that overall Chinatown experience, here it is, right in the burbs. I drove 20 miles from home to try this place, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. Also, they don't accept American Express and also have that annoying rule of $10 minimum to use credit cards.
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Candace Z.
BEST crab rangoon EVER! Great lunch specials, casual but classy atmosphere. The staff is all very kind and friendly- sitting down or grabing take-out, I have NEVER been dissappointed.
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Andrew K.
Great appetizers then all down hill.
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Karl S.
Nice, family-run restaurant. A friend of mine must have eaten here or gotten take-out enough times to pay their rent. Nothing sensational. Just pretty well-cooked, mostly Americanized Chinese food, with some more authentic dishes (black bean sauce dishes, for example), especially if you use the Chinese menu. Reasonable.
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Nora O.
The BEST Chinese food I EVER HAD. Not just my opinion. I know people who don't even live in the area who love this place. Best Hot and Sour Soup I have tried. Great egg rolls and fried rice. Your family can eat like a king for like $20.
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Brian S.
Tried the Szechuan Chicken and Mongolian Beef. Both dishes tasted very bland. Also the hot and sour soup was not very tasty either. Was disappointed after reading other positive reviews here.
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David M.
Chinese Kitchen has been one of my family's favorite restaurants since we first moved to Naperville over ten years ago. I have never left this place without feeling satisfied. To begin, it is located right outside my neighborhood perfect for a last minute dinner idea. Their lunch special is a great deal, I never pay no more than 7 bucks. It includes soup of your choice: egg drop or hot and sour, an egg roll with sweet and sour sauce and hot mustard, the main course plus a huge mound of there scrumptious fried rice with scallions, sprouts, bbq pork, and scrambled egg. Plus they are very good with water refills and they provide each table with a hot tea pot of their Oolong tea. I can't remember ever ordering a beverage. They do however have coke and Chinese beer available. The bathrooms ARE clean. The service is very friendly and the food is served rather quickly after ordering. There is no wheelchair ramp to get to the 2nd level. There business does very well on weekdays and weekends. I'm a little bias because its the only Chinese restaurant I go to. There Szechuan Chicken is my favorite on their menu, beware its spicy. I hope they continue to do business after the owners retire, that would be a very sad day for me and my family .
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Thomas T.
Not sure what to say about this place really. Drove past this little strip mall and saw the huge Chinese Kitchen sign so decided to try it one day. Small place, tables are right next to each other. Like literally, I could have turned around and ate off of the table behind me. The staff was nice, however our waitress didn't really speak english too well so it was a little hard to order or to ask for refills. And she never really refilled my water and barely asked if we needed anything. The people I went with got cokes and they still sell cans of cokes and give you ice. I mean it's 2011, get a contract with Coke or Pepsi. 2 bucks for a can of pop is just ridiculous. Food was alright. I've had better and worse. Pretty big portion for the lunch special. Though this "special" is still 8-9 dollars and is just meat, rice, soup, and eggroll. So I guess that means that it's a little bit regularly overpriced.
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April V.
Love the Mongolian chicken, beef fried rice, veggie egg rolls and crab Rangoon. Yummy!! The restaurant is clean and the service is great. Everyone is very friendly. We've been dining here since 1998!!! ;)
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Lisette J.
Chinese Kitchen This has been the best Chinese food I've had since I've moved to Illinois! The staff is friendly! This place is small & sometimes get pretty crowded! Lunch specials are very affordable & their egg rolls are the best!
(4)
Bryan N.
I can't find a bad thing on the menu. This place is as much a landmark as the River Walk, Bell Tower, or St. James Church.
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Ben B.
This has been my family's go-to chinese place since I was old enough to see over the dashboard and ride 'shotgun' to go and get carryout. It's the only thing thats lasted in this stripmall besides the army recruiting office for any REAL length of time (although the 'lovers lane' is over 10 years now i think) and it shows: this was the first down and dirty, simple chinese carrry-out place in the immediate area, and they've built a dedicated client-base with that. The service is always quick and helpful, the menu food remains tasty, and they haven't tried to change things up. It is the same good ol' food it was 20 years ago, and it works. Now I want to go back from some General Tso's chicken. damn.
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Howard L.
This place is ok when you know what to expect - an old style greasy spoon Chinese place. They have a very large selection of lunch specials in the $6 - $6.50 range, and you get a lot for your $6 - tea, soup, large egg roll, and a large entree. Food is greasy, but it's not a bad occasional place for those mindful of their budget, and who aren't looking for gourmet dining. There was a solid stream of lunchtime customers, all Caucasian except for me, if that tells you anything. I had beef chow fun, exactly what I had when I was last here about 10 years ago, and it was exactly the same (that's consistency!). My colleague had General Tso's chicken.
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Address :1003 W Ogden Ave,Ste B
Naperville, IL, 60563
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
Richard L.
A true hole in the wall. Would've never found this if it wasn't for my gf getting a good police tip of places to eat. Lunch portions are huge and prices a very reasonable.
(4)Clint K.
I go here frequently and I must say for the price you can't find much better! Mongolian beef is great!
(4)Karen B.
Hands down the best Chinese food in Illinois so far for me. I tried Chinese Kitchen because of a recommendation from a friend - I've struggled with finding a good, reliable Chinese restaurant since I moved here from NY. The place is small, and on the second floor of a strip mall, but don't let the outside fool you... the food is really good! I was very pleasantly surprised and have gone back many times since and the results are always the same - delicious Chinese food. I love their egg rolls, Sesame Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken and Fried Rice. My adventurous family members have tried many meals and have enjoyed them all.
(5)Karen F.
Chinese Kitchen is by far my favorite sit-down fast lunch place in Naperville and I don't think another place will ever top it. For under $7/8 you can get tea, hot soup, a delicious meal, and an egg roll. I can't remember the last time I got dinner here, or take out, so this 5 star review is specifically for sit-down lunch. 1) People think I'm crazy (especially my parents), but this is the BEST hot and sour soup I have EVER had. Sprinkle in some white pepper for an added kick, and it makes it even better. I don't know why I like this soup so much, but I can drink a tub of it (and I have...haha). My mom enjoys the egg drop soup. 2) Substitute for veggie fried rice! The veggie rice has green peppers, snap/sugar peas, bean sprouts and egg. ***3) If you are an eggplant fanatic, or like eggplant the slightest bit- you NEED to try the egg plant & garlic sauce- BUT make sure you tell them LIGHT on the garlic sauce (if you don't there will be just way too much sauce on the egg plant, it will be too salty, and the sauce masks the eggplant). I have been getting eggplant with garlic sauce for the past 6 years ever since I switched from the orange chicken. Orange chicken is also really good (though it can be a hit or miss on how crispy it is) & Singapore lo mein is great (sometimes it can be a tad dry and other times will be perfectly steamy). You just can't beat the price for all of the delicious food you get, and I always save my leftovers for dinner!
(5)Melanie B.
Do they earn an extra star for being located above Lover's Lane? You could peruse fishnet body stockings or a pleather cop outfit while you wait for your Kung Pao. Kill two birds with one stone. Large portions, very quick service, and low prices for this cheap Chinese food, but I only come here if I'm in absolute dire straits. Like the time I promised my 4 yr old she could have leftover fried rice for breakfast and she awoke to discover her 15 yr old bro had eaten the entire contents of the fridge while we slept. Off to Chinese Kitchen I went. My neighbor (just today) told me that she found a button in her moo shu pork last night. I can only hope it didn't come from someone's costume downstairs.
(2)Wyatt T.
Attentive and friendly staff. Great prices, and selection. Really quick turnaround on the tasty food. Szechuan dishes actually have some spice unlike other Chinese spots. If I were local I'd eat here at least once a week.
(4)Louise M.
1998. That was the year that I got a major dental work done and my whole mouth felt like I've just given birth from this hole. At least, I suspected labor pain would be that bad but I know my mom would correct me on that. In between weeping, my guy at the time brought home this wonderful wonton soup from Chinese Kitchen. He said his boss, a big fat Italian man, suggested this place and he always trusted a food recommendation from a big fat Italian man. He was not baseless. This was an early version of Yelp. From then on, I was a fan. When I could chew again we would eat there maybe once every couple of weeks for the next ten years. My sister was also a big fan and to this day when she comes in town, she'll make a stop. I also took colleagues from my job at the time and we ate lunch here quite often. I was nearby today and memories just ran through my mind. Gosh! The boy from back then, the son, is grown now and looked like his dad. The couple that run this place are the nicest people. I remember them like it was yesterday. This place is not fancy. It's tiny hole in the wall next to a Lover's Lane and Marine Recruiting Office. We used to visit the other store for fun and let the ladies try to sell us hard on a dildo. Lol and euww now. It was funny back then. I even remember my mom bought a penis cake mold there after dinner at Chinese Kitchen. We never tried to enlist as a marine however. We weren't the few and the proud. Just the hungry and the horny. They serve americanized type Chinese food but they're yummy. I love the broth of the wonton soup. The egg drop is my sis' favorite as it's congealy and perfectly yellow. We also love their shrimps with lobster sauce, General Tso's chicken, orange beef, and Hong Kong steak. Lunch is so cheap and you get a whole lotta grub. My lunch today was $6.54 and I got a cup of soup, egg roll, fried rice, an ample amount of orange beef, hot tea, and fortune cookie. It still tasted so good. I overate and was sleepy the rest of the afternoon. Oh, their egg roll is my all time favorite Chinese egg roll with cabbage filling. It is the BEST. It's so flavorful, perfectly dry, with intense peanut butter taste. Nom nom nom. Their sweet and sour sauce had an orange taste to it. Their mustard is hot hot hot and so good with the egg roll. I was so happy to taste that again today. Lots of memories here. Good food. Good price. Good people. I have had better Chinese food in the last 17 years, but Chinese Kitchen will always have its special place. My ex and I are best friends and I called him up and told him I was at Chinese Kitchen. But he talked about Lover's Lane instead so I hung up on him. Some things never change
(5)Julie F.
I miss the couple that recently retired and the place has changed a little but still the best little Chinese place I've found in Naperville. They have awesome egg rolls and crab ragoons. The prices are very reasonable for the large portions. Our favorite dish is the orange chicken and my daughter, who is 8 now has been eating it since she was a baby and requests it over mcdonalds...so that has to say something! :) If you go at busy times, like lunch, be patient and the staff will do their best to get your food fast and fresh. But seating is limited compared to bigger places and they are upstairs with no elevator so be prepared to walk up the flight of stairs!
(4)Molly B.
Chinese kitchen is a swell small quaint establishment. Their lunch specials are a great deal. I have been a customer for a long time now and today I was extremely confused by the quality of their gravy. It was used for my fat noodles. The consistency, smell, taste and density all leave for conversation to be had. At immediate opening, a aroma that can only be described a swampy sweaty men in a jacuzzi. My dear friends and I will continue to use this fine establishment but will never use the gravy again unless I'm filling a hot tub
(3)MartyBeldman S.
Solid food, decent prices, decent portions. Have been eating here forever, and by forever I recently found out this place is over 31 years old. It used to be carry out only, for you young old timers. The dining area was an add-on a Great While ago. And the people are really nice.
(4)Oliver M.
Best Chinese value you could find. Although it's cheap, the food is up to par. You sometimes feel rushed but I'm not there for the service. Mongolian beef is delicious.
(4)Vladimir K.
Nooooooo!!!! It's different now! I haven't been here in over a year, and while I was in the area I was like "hell yeah, time to get my fix on some Chinese Kitchen." A strange person I've never heard before answered the phone, and was very difficult to communicate with. Not very friendly either. Arriving to pick up my order, I noticed all-new staff. What happened to that nice older couple that have been there since I was young? Worst of all, the food was different. Egg rolls and everything, not the same. I was so depressed. What happened??!?!?!?! I guess nothing good lasts forever.
(2)Yelp R.
The kids are alright. Nothing can replace the aunt and uncle who retired, but they left the place in good hands :) Still my favorite Chinese place.
(5)Adam G.
The best Chinese food lunch you can get! For under $8 you get tea, soup, good meat, veggies, rice, and a fortune cookie! There is a reason they have been around for 27 years! One of my favorite places for lunch!
(5)Melissa J.
Ahh so good! Ordered from here all of my life until I moved away! Classic American Chinese food at it's finest. My family loves it, my friends love it! It is not very expensive and I know I am getting the same quailty every time. Sometimes I park in front of the Lover's Lane next store to feel like I am breaking some sort of rule. Naughty + chinese, yessss.
(4)Genni O.
Wow, just finished what will be my last meal at chinese kitchen. As many have already stated, it used to be SO much better. Now it's a place to get a cheap lunch amd nothing more. Again, I agree with many others who have said BLAND and I'll add GREASY to the mix. Just got 4 egg rolls and two entrées for $33. Not only is that a bit on the high side for what you're getting, but the food was borderline inedible. No flavor other than soy and oil. Last time I was in there to sit down and eat, I asked the guy why nothing had any flavor. He replied that the naperville crowd "couldn't handle" authentic chinese (aka Chinatown) flavors. I just said okay cause I was kinda in shock. Who knows? Maybe it's true? But for me, I'll skip this place from now on and rely solely on good memories of when the food was tasty let alone edible. Farwell chinese kitchen until you get your act together.
(2)Nicholas B.
Had to update the review. So sad that the old couple who used to run it appear to no longer be in the picture, as the food quality has definitely gone way down from what it used to be. Everything just tastes so bland now... :/ oh well.
(3)Alexandra J.
I've ordered from Chinese Kitchen for several years. The food is decent to pretty good. I like this place better than the Chinese restaurant off College Road in Lisle, as far as chop suey goes. The skewered chicken teriyaki skewers are alright too. The food is filling and good in that respect, though it doesn't really stand out in taste nor is it very memorable. That's okay for the price point though. I noticed it is being managed by new people, as I never see the old couple working there anymore. The old couple was always so welcoming and sweet. The new people are average. On another note, I hope the new owners are thinking about updating the dining area. I don't mind the lilac colored walls, but I think they could renovate the walls and seating to look less boring and more cared for. The understated look is fine, just find a way to spice it up a little.
(3)Samantha C.
This place is my absolute favorite Chinese takeout restaurant ever. I have been coming here for years, and no other Chinese takeout can top them in my eyes. My all-time favorites are: -Orange chicken -hot and sour soup -won ton soup -shrimp with lobster sauce -crab rangoons -any fried rice. The prices are nice and low, for such great food. The owners are truly lovely people and all the staff is always super nice.
(5)Justine M.
Typical mainstream Chinese restaurant. Usually the kind you find the burbs. It's small and not too noticeable so you really have to be a regular or be referred to know about this place. Came on a sunday - they have really cheap lunch specials til 3pm everyday. Around $6.50 a dish and it comes with fried rice, an egg roll, soup and fortune cookies. The service was a bit slow when we came. One of our dishes came out like 10 minutes before the other so my food was sitting on the table until my BF's dish came out. food was alright...nothing great. Not sure i'll be going back. Only good thing are the prices + lunch combo.
(2)Nitin C.
The shrimp toast was good; it gave my sister and I memories of our childhood. The chow mein was bad. The pork dish was okay. I appreciated the complementary rice, soup, and cookie. Cool location. Okay food and semi-expensive prices. Probably won't visit again.
(2)Angela P.
My co-workers pick up lunch here frequently. We recently ordered lunch for about 15 people. We placed an order around 11:00 a.m. and were able to pick it up shortly after 11:30. How's that for fast? I don't really have any complaints. The location is a little strange. But the main dining room looked busy for it being the middle of the week during lunchtime.
(3)Jen K.
Not THE worst Chinese place in Naperville (it is hard to pinpoint one exactly, because most of them are terrible). But we definitely ended up throwing away our leftovers. Very uneventful and bland, in my opinion.
(2)Loryn R.
I can't believe this place has good reviews. it' just awful. i tried it again tonight and was beyond unimpressed per usual. the crab rangood was ok but my szechwan shrimp didnt have enough sauce or veggies. at least it had some kick.
(1)Bubo O.
"Take me as I am" Fast, unpretentious, modestly priced, clean, courteous, straight forward, little Chinese restaurant that serves very tasty food in portions large enough to fill you up. Excellent value in a simple setting. If you are looking for high cuisine, this isn't it. If you want a very tasty good meal fast for dine in or carry out, you have arrived. Strong Recommendation
(5)Trevor O.
This is really as good as it gets. I have been coming to this place for years with family and friends and there is no substitute in Naperville. The food is always piping hot and fresh and the pot stickers are the best in town. Lunch time is the best time on earth at Chinese Kitchen. Super friendly owners, they work everyday. Props to them and the wait staff. Best place in town for a heaping amount of food and great zombies too. All those with negative reviews don't know what they are talking about. Awesome stuff.
(5)Tina H.
Good chinese is a tough find. Chinese Kitchen is the place for fresh flavorful chinese. We are always seated promptly, the food is always piping hot and the service top notch. The cool thing is that you are always sure to see a friend or two in here. In a town of 140,000 that's pretty cool. The decor is dated and the mood a bit old fashioned, but they actually know how to make a rusty nail! Really! I love that we get almond cookies and fortune cookies for desert and the always serve enough to feed you and 2 other people. We get the cantoneses chicken lo mein. Fresh and tasty every time. If you are looking for the bomb in good old "american" chinese, stop in!
(4)Elizabeth W.
Excellent Chinese food! I gave CK an extra star because they even made pad thai almost as well as my favorite Thai restaurant! The inside and decor is nothing to speak of, but the taste of the food makes up for it!
(4)Tamara M.
My job has ordered from here alot so I am very familar with the menu. This is an ok Chinese restaurant with good food..but I have had better..The fried rice is good, and the egg rolls are just ok. Blah..I enjoy the crab ragoon, they are delicious..I would at least recommend giving it a try..like I said it ain't the best but its better then most.
(3)Lisa L.
The first time I went here, I was taken here by some really good friends. It is a true hidden gem in Naperville! Whatever you eat its great. It's inexpensive, the staff is very polite, the tea and food are fantastic. It's in a strip club, so what. It has a an old fashioned dining room, also so what. I base things on how the food is/how the service is, not what the place looks like. If you are eating something that is awful, it's still going to be awful even with million dollar ambiance. Haven't had a thing that I didn't like, the tea is great, at the end of the meal they give you almond cookies. Yum. They also have rice candy that you can buy, yum! Seriously, everyone needs to try this place its great, cheap chinese. Love it!
(4)Preston A.
I know its not good for me but this place has some of my favorite dishes out there. From the General's Chicken and Mongolian Beef to Moo Shu Pork (Spelling?). They are all delicious.
(5)Vivian P.
Honestly this is the best place for cheap lunch, dirt cheap and a big serving will leave you happy. It is in a weird area and isn't wheelchair friendly, but the food is great. I've always ordered the orange chicken and it is so good, worth the money. The servers are very kind and even though they have slight accents I think there's no reason to fuss. The seating area is very close to other tables so unless you don't like the comfortable atmosphere then don't go, but honestly that would be a silly reason. Make sure you get there early during the lunch time because it gets busy!
(4)Raymond R.
Always good.
(4)Melli Y.
I've been here once and never again. It is completely overrated and Americanized. I'm Chinese and I try to look for some real good Chinese food around Naperville and when i went there I felt dirty and gross. It's pretty bad when you hear all the high schoolers like going there, it means it's disgusting food.
(1)Gail L.
Multiple people, all of whom say they like us, strongly recommended Chinese Kitchen. I have no idea why. I'm not a Chinese food snob. I've been known to enjoy Panda Express. I was even reasonably excited when I realized that it was an old school americanized chinese place. It reminded me of the chinese place we would go to when I was a kid. It even had a Pu Pu Platter! We had to get it. The pot of tea was great, just like I remembered from when I was a kid. Then, the hot and sour soup arrived. Um. Okay, sure, it wasn't spicy, but I'm sure that the soup I had has a kid wasn't spicy. The meat in the soup was tender. It wasn't too salty. So, okay, I could deal. The pu pu platter arrived. Yay! It had the little grill, and it had tons of stuff on it, including shrimp and shrimp toast! Yay! I love shrimp and shrimp toast. First, I had the shrimp. Perhaps a bit greasy, and the shrimp was tough. But, the shrimp toast looked good! I took a bite, and almost spit it out. The smell of old shrimp was really really strong. I don't think the shrimp was actually bad, but it was definitely well on the way. I was over the pu pu platter by then, but my husband convinced me to try the crab rangoon. Now, that was good. It was creamy, and oniony with just a bit of crab. I could have gone with less wrapper. Then, our entrees came. Now, I love Mongolian Beef. I don't get it often, but I was looking forward to it. Which meant I was very disappointed when it turned out that this was a big pile of mystery meat covered in a weird sweet and salty sauce. There were few green onions, and the ones that were there were overcooked. My husband had Szechwan Chicken. The menu did say it was spicy, and I was happy to taste a smidge of heat on it. But the chicken was vastly overcooked, and it mainly tasted of pineapple and salt. The service was fine, and the place was busy, full of folks who did seem to enjoy their food. So, there is a place for this restaurant in Naperville. I just won't be in it.
(2)Kelsey B.
Not going back... I love Chinese food, even when it's Americanized, but this was just not good. For some reason the food just left a weird taste in my mouth and I couldn't finish it. My husband said his was okay, but not much better. I just wanted to leave after awhile because I was getting grossed out. The waiter was nice and accommodating and the lady at the counter was nice. That was about the only good thing about this place.
(1)Joe V.
Love this place. Have been visiting this restaurant for 20 years. Fair to say that food and decor have remained the same and that's a good thing. Owners are always working so service is very good and efficient. Lunch special is awesome and it's hard to beat the egg drop soup when served with homemade chili sauce. it's wonderful in the winter when trying to get over a cold. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu but the cashew chicken is excellent. All in all a great place for Chinese food.
(4)Gary P.
Been going here almost 20 years and the food is always good. My favorite is the $5 szechwan chicken lunch special (J).
(4)Gerry H.
I was a very loyal customer for at least 20 years. And then, several years ago, I spied a bin of raw meat sitting on the kitchen floor, as someone was passing through the kitchen to counter door. Obviously, I was intensely grossed out, so I stopped going. Last Saturday, my wife, daughter, and I were at Naperville Motor Sports-just down the road- and we decided to give the old haunt a try. We ordered Singapore fried rice noodle, Chicken Lo-Mein, Chicken fried rice, Pot Sticker, Egg roll, Chicken War mein. On the positive side, I will say this: The food is fresh, with lots of chicken and vegetables, and the pot stickers are very good. The staff is friendly and efficient (my food was ready in exactly 15 minutes, just as the lady said it would be). The prices are O.K. On the negative side, I offer the following: BLAND-I don't know if they eliminated all use of MSG, or if the cook needs a crash course on the use of seasonings, but everything was under-seasoned to the point of being highly forgettable. The egg rolls consist mostly of shredded, unrecognizable vegetable matter-I've had much better. And the prices are O.K. $38 for the aforementioned array of entrees and accoutrement.
(2)Nick H.
Chinese kitchen is great cheap Chinese food. I have been a regular for years and love the Orange Chicken (Spicy). The pork fried rice is great as well. Lunch specials are even more reasonably priced and include fried rice and a crab rangoon/egg roll. I have never been disappointed with a meal from here.
(5)Melie M.
So it's located above Lover's Lane...I guess you'll have a place to browse while your food is being prepared. Speaking of the food, it's consistently fantastic. We've never had a bad meal. It's probably not the healthiest menu on the planet, but it is delicious. I've been preconditioned to crave Chinese Kitchen when I drive down Ogden. A must try!!
(4)Renae G.
I love Chinease Kitchen! You get an AMAZING amount of food for such a low price. The service is quick and the food always tastes good. I'm not a big Asian food person, so I'm sure this is less authentic than some people would like it to be. As my Chinese sister-in-law said "it's Americanized Chinese" but oh well I've heard things she ate back home, and I'm totally fine with not eating authentic. The dining room could use some love, I'm sure it hasn't seen any since the 80s at least, but it is always clean so I can't complain.
(4)Jim H.
Long time customer. Best Chinese in Naperville area. Modest dining room with booths & tables. Under same management for many years. Love it! Price is right too!! In a small strip mall near Cress Creek area - uptairs.
(4)R Y.
As a Chinese foodie and former veteran restaurant worker, I know by the way it looks in the dining room, it probably looks worse in the kitchen. . My first thought was this place is a little gross. The water glasses had that greasy look like the water in the dishwasher hasn't been changed in months. Also, being a waiter in a former life, I noticed the sidework hadn't been done...ever. For instance, the vinegar bottle, and salt and pepper shaker have never gone through a dishwasher, and the teapot was totally covered by that greasy film on the glasses, and a whole corner was taken by an employee who was peeling string beans that were strewn all over the table. Now that's authentic Chinese. Ok, enough about the aesthetics, and onto the food. We ordered a seafood hot and sour soup, beef and tomato over rice noodles, yang chow fried rice, and a Cantonese crispy skin chicken. All came out quickly. The hot and sour soup was served in a giant bowl that could have fed 6 or more people, but the broth was gelatinous, which led me think too much corn starch or egg whites were in it. The crispy chicken was good, served with the 5-spice salt, and the yangchow fried rice was decent. The noodles with beef and tomato was a mixed bag. I liked the noodles which had been fried until there was a nice crust on it, but the beef and tomato in the gravy was too salty and too sweet at the same time. The prices were cheap. The whole dinner bill was $34. The place is tiny. It holds about 25 people and you would feel cramped. The decor is tacky...pink walls and chairs and vertical blinds that match their "fine eye" for cleanliness. If you're looking for that overall Chinatown experience, here it is, right in the burbs. I drove 20 miles from home to try this place, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. Also, they don't accept American Express and also have that annoying rule of $10 minimum to use credit cards.
(3)Candace Z.
BEST crab rangoon EVER! Great lunch specials, casual but classy atmosphere. The staff is all very kind and friendly- sitting down or grabing take-out, I have NEVER been dissappointed.
(5)Andrew K.
Great appetizers then all down hill.
(1)Karl S.
Nice, family-run restaurant. A friend of mine must have eaten here or gotten take-out enough times to pay their rent. Nothing sensational. Just pretty well-cooked, mostly Americanized Chinese food, with some more authentic dishes (black bean sauce dishes, for example), especially if you use the Chinese menu. Reasonable.
(4)Nora O.
The BEST Chinese food I EVER HAD. Not just my opinion. I know people who don't even live in the area who love this place. Best Hot and Sour Soup I have tried. Great egg rolls and fried rice. Your family can eat like a king for like $20.
(5)Brian S.
Tried the Szechuan Chicken and Mongolian Beef. Both dishes tasted very bland. Also the hot and sour soup was not very tasty either. Was disappointed after reading other positive reviews here.
(1)David M.
Chinese Kitchen has been one of my family's favorite restaurants since we first moved to Naperville over ten years ago. I have never left this place without feeling satisfied. To begin, it is located right outside my neighborhood perfect for a last minute dinner idea. Their lunch special is a great deal, I never pay no more than 7 bucks. It includes soup of your choice: egg drop or hot and sour, an egg roll with sweet and sour sauce and hot mustard, the main course plus a huge mound of there scrumptious fried rice with scallions, sprouts, bbq pork, and scrambled egg. Plus they are very good with water refills and they provide each table with a hot tea pot of their Oolong tea. I can't remember ever ordering a beverage. They do however have coke and Chinese beer available. The bathrooms ARE clean. The service is very friendly and the food is served rather quickly after ordering. There is no wheelchair ramp to get to the 2nd level. There business does very well on weekdays and weekends. I'm a little bias because its the only Chinese restaurant I go to. There Szechuan Chicken is my favorite on their menu, beware its spicy. I hope they continue to do business after the owners retire, that would be a very sad day for me and my family .
(4)Thomas T.
Not sure what to say about this place really. Drove past this little strip mall and saw the huge Chinese Kitchen sign so decided to try it one day. Small place, tables are right next to each other. Like literally, I could have turned around and ate off of the table behind me. The staff was nice, however our waitress didn't really speak english too well so it was a little hard to order or to ask for refills. And she never really refilled my water and barely asked if we needed anything. The people I went with got cokes and they still sell cans of cokes and give you ice. I mean it's 2011, get a contract with Coke or Pepsi. 2 bucks for a can of pop is just ridiculous. Food was alright. I've had better and worse. Pretty big portion for the lunch special. Though this "special" is still 8-9 dollars and is just meat, rice, soup, and eggroll. So I guess that means that it's a little bit regularly overpriced.
(2)April V.
Love the Mongolian chicken, beef fried rice, veggie egg rolls and crab Rangoon. Yummy!! The restaurant is clean and the service is great. Everyone is very friendly. We've been dining here since 1998!!! ;)
(5)Lisette J.
Chinese Kitchen This has been the best Chinese food I've had since I've moved to Illinois! The staff is friendly! This place is small & sometimes get pretty crowded! Lunch specials are very affordable & their egg rolls are the best!
(4)Bryan N.
I can't find a bad thing on the menu. This place is as much a landmark as the River Walk, Bell Tower, or St. James Church.
(5)Ben B.
This has been my family's go-to chinese place since I was old enough to see over the dashboard and ride 'shotgun' to go and get carryout. It's the only thing thats lasted in this stripmall besides the army recruiting office for any REAL length of time (although the 'lovers lane' is over 10 years now i think) and it shows: this was the first down and dirty, simple chinese carrry-out place in the immediate area, and they've built a dedicated client-base with that. The service is always quick and helpful, the menu food remains tasty, and they haven't tried to change things up. It is the same good ol' food it was 20 years ago, and it works. Now I want to go back from some General Tso's chicken. damn.
(4)Howard L.
This place is ok when you know what to expect - an old style greasy spoon Chinese place. They have a very large selection of lunch specials in the $6 - $6.50 range, and you get a lot for your $6 - tea, soup, large egg roll, and a large entree. Food is greasy, but it's not a bad occasional place for those mindful of their budget, and who aren't looking for gourmet dining. There was a solid stream of lunchtime customers, all Caucasian except for me, if that tells you anything. I had beef chow fun, exactly what I had when I was last here about 10 years ago, and it was exactly the same (that's consistency!). My colleague had General Tso's chicken.
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