Chicago China Doll
Chicago China Doll stands out for affordable Zabiha Halal Chinese fare, with regulars praising generous portions of fried rice, Mongolian beef, shrimp noodles, orange chicken, and spicy Szechuan chicken; the large shrimp fried rice with lobster sauce is a popular delivery go-to. Carryout and delivery are convenient, though service and atmosphere can be inconsistent, with some guests citing rude staff, broken furniture, or disappointing chow mein.
What 507 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I was surprised by the negative reviews but my experience was aweome. Pad Thai was in large portion (which is good. I hate still feeling hungry after eating a dish. A dish is supposed to make you full!), very tasty, and there was so much beef. They give 1 giant free bottle ice water, and generous napkins. They told me to sit and they’d bring the food out so that was good service. The order receiver man is the one also brought food out for me was friendly, polite, and repsectful the whole time. Their service & quality might have changed from the past? I recommend the previous customers to give them another chance.”
“Had an amazing experience at China Doll Restaurant! I ordered fried rice, shrimp noodles, hot and sour soup, pepper steak, Mongolian beef, and orange chicken — everything was absolutely delicious. The portions were very generous, so you definitely get great value for your money. What really stood out to me is that all the food is Zabiha Halal, with certifications from the Global Islamic Research Organization (GIRO) and the Islamic Society of Washington Area, which gave me extra peace of mind. I initially ordered food to go, but my kids got hungry, so we decided to eat there instead. It’s a small, cozy place — not fancy — but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. The guy at the counter was courteous and friendly, which made the experience even better. If you’re in Chicago and craving good Chinese food, this is definitely the place to go! Just make sure to do your own due diligence regarding Zabiha Halal before visiting.”
“The food needs some improvement. The space could use a little maintenance, and the restrooms weren’t the cleanest. Overall, it’s still a good spot. I used to like this place more before, but it seems like some recipes have changed. Prices have gone up, and lately it feels like there’s less meat and more veggies in the dishes.”
“I finally decided to try this place after years of being in the neighborhood. The low score kept me away. Now I see why. The food here is genuinely not good. I gave them two stars for effort. But honestly they have to do better. The taste of the beef in the combo fried rice is deplorable. The Orange Chicken was also good lucking until you realize it’s like fried plastic. I spit it out.”
“Van dos ocaciones que pido una cosa y me dan otra, llamo para comentar lo sucedid y se molestan y cuelgan el telefono aparte de eso mal sabor y mucho aceite en sus platillos no lo recomiendo”
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