I loved this place so much when I lived in Chicago. It was just down the street and I ate there often. I will return when I visit. No one makes Mongolian beef and vegetable fried rice like this place. The egg rolls are amazing as well. I would give it an infinite number of stars if I could!
Very good Sichuan food. Try the cold noodle appetizer. I also love the dumplings in chili oil, but I don't think you can go wrong with anything Chengdu offers.
Been here twice and the quality of the food has been incredible. Beautifully spiced and precisely cooked. Have had the hot pot, pork bao, mapo tofu and spinach so far and would recommend any of them.
Have eaten here twice now, and it's honestly my favorite Szechuan restaurant in the country. This is my favorite style of Chinese. I've had maybe 7 different things here this year and everything has been stellar.
Drinks leave something to be desired, but whatever... that's commen in Asian restaurants/Asia. Highly recommend this place
Stopped in on a whim, as I've passed by multiple times as it's been busy. It looks quite unassuming from the outside, but is definitely worth a stop in. We started with some dumplings, then ordered Mongolian beef and cumin lamb. Everything was cooked perfectly and extremely flavorful. The Mongolian beef was mild, whereas my cumin lamb had the perfect amount of spice to it. We will absolutely be returning to try more of the menu.
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Jackie Acker Garland (Chicago Photo Mom)
+5
Wonderful meal but SPICY!!! Our first date night after having our 3rd baby!
We went for the Zhong dumplings but loved everything we tried! They do have a bar too, which is nice. The menu has a lot of spicy items, but I was there for that..
We split 2 entrees, a vegetable, and two orders of dumplings. Walked out stuffed and had plenty of leftovers.
We had the chendgu soup hotpot thing, the green beans, the Chengdu dry chili chicken and Dan Dan noodles and the dumplings all of which was amazing. This was between two people so we had a ton of leftovers that tasted just as good the next day!
Can wait to order the noodles, chicken, and green beans for takeout soon as welll!!
The food at this Chengdu Impression location is far and above that at the Wicker Park or Edgewater locations. Service was prompt and courteous despite being very busy when I was there. Parking can be a hassle since it's just off of Halsted Street and a bit of a hike from the nearest El Stops, but it's well worth it! I highly recommend the Twice Cooked Pork and the Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup.
Beware, I was there when it was cold out and the constant flow of delivery drivers blew in the cold air and froze the whole restaurant. Not sure if the heat was off, but bring a sweater or be prepared to wear your winter coat to eat!
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Easily one of the most authentic Sichuan restaurants in Chicago. From the popular spicy dry spots to hidden gems like the Sichuan style pork kidneys, there are no shortage of spicy, delicious dishes to choose from. Some of my go-to favorites are the boiling fish (or beef), twice cooked pork, and the lord’s pork feet. For the most adventurous eaters, double fried pork intestines and hot wok frogs will test your passion for Chinese food. Whether it's a cold appetizer or a fiery pot of steamed fish, the kitchen is not shy about texturizing everything with a glowing layer of chili oil, dried chilies, as well as the most important ingredient of all, Sichuan green peppercorn. Some might have reservations about whether the dishes are too spicy, but even when fully dressed in plenty of chilies and oil, I personally find their spice level to be on the milder side. Lastly, I would definitely give this place a five star if it wasn’t for the consistent understaffing, and hence, the resulting long wait every time I visit during dinner hours.
Some of the freshest, most flavorful Chinese food. Staff were attentive and friendly. Will definitely be going back!
Great Sichuan or Szechuan cuisine. My friends took me there to try their fish soup. It was marvelous and they helped me given my gluten sensitivity.
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