Nicky's Chinese Food
Nicky’s Chinese Food is a Hyde Park takeout favorite for generous, affordable portions and authentic flavors, with regulars raving about the chow fun, salt-and-pepper shrimp, chicken egg drop soup, fresh vegetables, and mango or strawberry smoothies. There’s no dining room, and popular orders can take 30–75 minutes, so call ahead. Quality can vary, and diners with serious shrimp allergies should use caution.
What 747 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Although it took around 30 minutes for carry out the chicken egg drop soup and salt pepper shrimp were the best I’ve ever had. General Tso’s chicken was different than I expected but not bad, the broccoli was cooked well too. Highly recommend ordering in advance to skip the wait as this place is popular.”
“Excellent value for price! Went during both lunch rush and afterwards on separate occasions. Lunch deal and normal menu both have great portion sizes, easily two meals (or more depending on your preference) of food. There is a choice between white rice, fried rice and plain noodles. Got both the fried rice and plain noodles (not pictured) and they were good, fried rice is more oily so noodles are better it you’re getting a saucier dish Lots of meat in the order (beef/shrimp), delicious! We ordered in store but they were also taking orders via phone. It took about 20 minutes from when we placed the order to receive it”
“Chicken was uncooked. No seasoning. This place used to be so good . It’s so disgusting now. I will never be back”
“Although there is no where to sit and eat, I still love this place. Aside from China Town, they are one of the best Chinese restaurants in town!! The food tastes authentic!! 😋 This is a great restaurant for take out!! Call ahead for faster service.”
“Is still the best Chinese food ever. Great authentic taste with the best fresh vegetables at your request.you will live the food as much as our family does!”
“The food is amazing worth the drive worth the money oh yeah the smoothies are delicious omg !! Mango 🥭 is great and today I got a strawberry omg so good !!”
“Good, solid, American-style Chinese food. I’m vegetarian & had egg rolls & the mushroom broccoli egg fu yung. My roommates had pork fried rice & shrimp egg fu yung. We were all very happy with the food.”
“Pretty good fried rice. Every other dish kinda just soso, but it is pretty good value portions for the price. Only concern is sometimes the rice can be a little mushy/ sour because it’s old. Like once in a while you will get a bad batch but otherwise usually tastes pretty good”
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