China Palace Restaurant
Gayle “Perry” Wheeler · 14 Google reviewsChina Palace Restaurant — a chinese spot in Riverdale. Cash only. "The interior needs updating, but the food is always good n fresh" — Renee Clements [$$]
What 158 diners keep saying
What 158 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I ordered a small veggie fried rice. It was good but the container is SUPER small and the price is a bit high $10.50. I know groceries prices are outrageous but rice, 🥕 and 🍄 are still pretty cheap. Green peppers are on the expensive side if not on sale but there wasn't enough peppers to justify the cost. Thats my opinion.”
“Ordered from here for the first time and I was not disappointed, I rode past here for the past 5+ years and let the visual appearance of the outside keep me from checking them out but after reading some reviews and deciding to try it, China Palace will be my new go to for Chinese food. Everything was so fresh & delicious and less than 5 min away, I’m actually about to call and place an order NOW!!!”
“Very friendly and great customer service, a lot food. Everything taste fresh. I would give it 6 stars if I could”
“If you’re a fan of Egg Foo Young, The China Palace is your new sanctuary. I’ve tried this dish at a dozen places, but they’ve truly mastered the craft here. The patties are perfectly golden—crispy on the outside but incredibly light and airy on the inside, never greasy or heavy. They are packed with fresh bean sprouts and scallions that give every bite a satisfying crunch. But the real star is the gravy. It’s rich, savory, and has that deep, authentic flavor that makes you want to drizzle it over everything on the table. Generous portions, served piping hot, and consistently delicious. If you’re coming here, this dish is a non-negotiable must-order!”
“I recently moved to the village of Dolton, Illinois. I saw this lil restaurant tucked away and thought I'd try it someday. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but don't let that fool ya. I ordered a small beef fried rice extra spicy, 2 egg rolls, and 6 crab rangoons. It ran me close to $26 dollars. It was definitely worth getting up and going out in this cold. The food was delicious!! I'll definitely be back.”
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