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Lakeview · Chinese · $$

Bamboo Garden Restaurant

493 reviews ·Opentil 1AM tonight
I enjoyed the chow fun a lot, and the dumplings were delicious
Alyssa H.Alyssa H. · 47 Google reviews
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Bamboo Garden Restaurant — chinese in Lakeview. Feels like it's been there since before the neighborhood changed. Big plates at fair prices. Good for vegetarians, open late. Liam Humel (MrCroobie): "Their fried squid is absolutely phenomenal and I wolfed it down" [$$]

🌱Vegan & vegetarian friendly — real options, not one sad pasta.
☀️Patio — a Lakeview classic in summer.
🌙Late night — the kitchen runs past 10.

What 93 diners keep saying

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3203 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Lakeview
Today4PM-1AM
Sun2PM-1AM
MonClosed
Tue–Fri4PM-1AM
Sat2PM-1AM
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What 93 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Stephanie Cotter
Jul 2025

We stopped in to order take out while visiting my son. The atmosphere inside is serene and quiet with flowers on each table, which was a welcome break from the city hustle outside. The person taking our order was so kind and patient. Take the time to look at the menu outside because there are coupons they will honor if you mention it. We got free crab Rangoon and a free 2 liter of Coke. We also ordered orange chicken, egg rolls, and shrimp lo mein. Everything was hot and delicious and there was enough for leftovers! We ordered extra sweet and sour which was a good call as it only came with a small container. Also, the orange chicken comes in 3 levels of spicy if you enjoy a little heat.

Stephanie Cotter

Stephanie Cotter

174 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jose Espinosa
Mar 2024

Great service and good chicken fried rice

Jose Espinosa

Jose Espinosa

17 reviews on Google

Jan 2026

Ordered the vegetable lo mein and the chicken fried rice, incredible flavors. I got the food delivered and it arrived hot and delicious. So good 10/10

Peter Merikoski

Peter Merikoski

3 reviews on Google

Jan 2026

An incredible dining experience. The food was UNBELIEVABLY good, the portions were generous, and the price was so reasonable. Even now, having ordered the hot & sour soup to be delivered, I am so happy. Showed up steaming hot (and again, a huge portion). So worth it, will be returning, 10/10 no notes.

Angel

Angel

9 reviews on Google

Dec 2025

My family and I consider this a "late night" Chinese restaurant. Food is always decent and service is super fast. The staff is always polite. The restaurant is always clean, but you don't go here for fancy atmosphere.

T Fujimura (Jason Jae)

T Fujimura (Jason Jae)

29 reviews on Google

Nov 2025

This place is so good. I always order their beef and broccoli hands-down the best in the Lakeview area.

vamp vanity

vamp vanity

9 reviews on Google

Aug 2025

Good food, great service, and in a great location!

Savannah Ripley

Savannah Ripley

1 reviews on Google

Aug 2025

why is this place empty!? its so yummy and cheaper than a lot of places !!

parker asselborn

parker asselborn

1 reviews on Google

Aug 2025

CLEAN atmosphere, with hot and delicious food!!! Service was on point and I had such a great night chowing down after exploring the city. Thank you !!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Orion Kendrick

Orion Kendrick

18 reviews on Google

Aug 2025

Came in here because of the good reviews. Really did not disappointed me 👍

Emma G

Emma G

38 reviews on Google

Jul 2025

Lifesaver. This place is always open late and is fast and high quality

Chris Zhang

Chris Zhang

63 reviews on Google

Jun 2025

Muy rica la comida...

Benito Rosendo

Benito Rosendo

3 reviews on Google

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