Chopstick Express
ShmooCanDo · 106 Google reviewsChopstick Express — a chinese spot in Portage Park. Good service that doesn't feel rehearsed. Family-run, open late. Puppers Policetti: "The wontons were savory and juicy with a nice subtle spiciness to them that had me sweating" [$]
What 255 diners keep saying
What 255 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“We have gone to any, many Chinese restaurants. Sometimes the seediest places have the best food and great owners. Unfortunately, as the cost of rent goes up with property taxes, many of our favorites have closed. Chopstick Express was a wonderful surprise. The food was exceptionally good. EVERYTHING! I even took a picture of my bitten egg roll to show how fresh and crisp the inside was. The shrimp egg foo young was perfectly cooked, loaded with shrimp, and came with the sauce on the side so you can add sparingly or drown it if you wish. The chicken with cashew nuts was perfectly seasoned and delicious. Just a heads up that the fried rice, while tasty, is plain. You can add whatever protein you choose for a slight upcharge. The prices were so reasonable we had to ask if the menu was correct! Combo's for under $10 and lunch specials under $8. If this restaurant was closer to home we would be there three times a week! The inside is clean and comfortable. What a find!”
“Not a bad place. Paid my first visit recently. Went and put an order for takeout a little after they opened at 1100. Was told it would be a 10-15 minute wait but it was more like a half hour, which is fine because it seemed like there were only 2 people in the back cooking including the person who took my order. The interior had 6 tables with 22 chairs. The tables and floor weren't wiped down too thoroughly. There were wares and trinkets sold by register - key chains, novelty pens, earrings, Russian nesting dolls, solar pathway lights, Sriracha, almond cookies, shoe charms, and other nicknacks. The food was quite all right. Their eggrolls were decent, the Mongolian beef and fried rice were good, albeit just slightly too salty, and the pork lo mein and wontons were excellent. They were generous with the portions they served. The beef was cooked perfectly and complimented well with the onions, mushrooms, and scallions paired with it. The wontons were savory and juicy with a nice subtle spiciness to them that had me sweating. The lo mein was my absolute favorite and exceeded my expectations - sautéed with other garnishes aside from the roast pork. I'll be stopping by again and trying out their other menu options. Cheers.”
“I asked for fried chicken wings and this is what I got. Orange Chicken not good at all. egg rolls are old”
“Authentic Chinese everything delicious. We love Chinese food- took us a bit to find this place. I think it’s our new place to order from now on”
“Great food. Great prices. Convenient location. Friendly staff.”
“Fast and friendly service. Good value of food for the price. Ready in 15 minutes.”
“Whoever is voting this less than 5 stars is just wrong—the service is always on point, the food is always delicious, with generous portions, and made pretty quickly. I’ve also never had an issue when they’ve delivered. One of the last authentic-non-authentic Chinese spots on the NW side.”
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