My wife and I order from them often. Have pickup time is just about always 15 minutes, which is good compared to other local Chinese places. They have good fried rice and entrees. My in laws Fell in love with their Kung Bao Shrimp, but I usually go for the beef chop suey or bbq pork kow. I like their efrolls and haven't noticed a bad oil like other reviewers. Not sure about that. Overall, their food is great and the guy Jason who is usually the cashier is awesome. He's extremely friendly and likes to take care of his repeat customers.
(5)
David J.
I love this place. Great service with genuine smiles. The food is prepared fast & tastes incredible. No long waits, dine in/carry out, convenient location, very affordable pricing & terrific management. There's a reason this place had been around for 17 years! Jason and his staff are great.
(5)
Kelly G.
I LOVE this place. I moved out of Hickory Hills almost 10 years ago and have yet to find another chinese place that comes close to China Garden. I am a little disappointed that the egg rolls seem to have shrunk over the years but I still love them. I've never used their delivery service and I tend to get a lot of the same things, but I've never been disappointed. I look forward to visiting my parents or going to the dentist (still in Hickory) because that means I get China Garden!
(5)
Scott J.
Here is a local strip mall take out Chinese joint called China Gardens and I'll give it a try. A vegetarian section is down at the bottom of the menu with some items for the rest of my family who are veg-heads. Great for my family of vegetarians. Me, I love beef. Prices are reasonable and it lasts for two or three meals because they give you a lot. For a family of four and $45, it felt like I was lifting two bowling balls in weight of food in those take-out bags. While waiting you are treated with old brown dining chairs, 1970 faded rose colored remnant restaurant tables and selected 6th month old issues of Windy City Wheels and/or Family Time magazine. Perhaps the food is authentic because they talk to each other in an Asian language of some sort. I'm hungry and could really care less about the decor. Give me food and let me go home and watch O'Reilly on the boob tube. After eating it I say this--I was not impressed with the taste of the food that was totally vegetarian-- which had a old oil flavor of a wok that hadn't been washed thoroughly for awhile. That was disappointing. The beefy veggies dish for me was way better. The beef steak strips themselves must have been high grade beef because they weren't fatty or sinuous just delicious and tender as can be. The sweet and sour orange chicken was regular fare. Quick, friendly, mounds of food for the money which is still in the fridge for second, third and fourth helpings. However, for me the veggies just didn't taste scrumptious like some Chinese food does so, it doesn't matter how much you get, you gotta like eating the stuff. I would never buy the veggie stuff again but I would get the beefy veggie item. 2 stars. It ain't the best.
(2)
Truth T.
I have been ordering food from them since last 6 months and they have never disappointed me. The food is great! The delivery is fast. I would certainly recommend this place . The customer service is great. Yes, they do deliver the food at your home and its free.
(5)
Mary S.
Great lunch specials the egg rolls are very good.
(4)
Anastasia A.
Love this place! Delicious and reasonably priced. A jewel in Hickory Hills. They are fast and friendly. The only downside is that they do not take credit cards.
(5)
b a.
We order from here regularly and haven't found much to really complain about. Delivery usually takes less than their 45 minute estimate. The food itself is about what you would expect from a Chinese Take-Out place...and you get a lot of it. You're guaranteed to have left overs. I've never had issues with old tasting oil or bad customer service. In fact the service is great, friendly people and prices.
(5)
Laura I.
I'm not sure what the other reviewer was talking about regarding delivery, for this place definitely does deliver, though they do have some parameters this encompasses. This place has the best veggie eggrolls! I've been going here since they opened about 10 years back. While the rest of their dishes are mediocre Chinese fare, the veggie eggrolls are the size of my arm, stuffed with pure goodness. Whenever I go to visit my mother on the SW side, I purposely make a habit to visit this place for some eggrolls. The people are very nice and pleasant, always remembering my name even after all these years and many moons between seeing me. They're very friendly and sweet and take pride in their business.
(4)
Michelle H.
If there are other options for Chinese food in the area, I would rather get food from them. Usually the food from here is fair, and a few times downright awful. They really do need to change the oil they use to cook their egg rolls and crab Rangoon; sometimes these items tend to taste like week old grease. They are a take-out shop only, no delivery available. It is located in a strip mall in between a laundromat and a local bar (a good deal of their patrons come from the bar- any port in a storm for food when drinking).
(2)
Penny M.
Good Chinese Food when you're craving awesome BBQ pork fried rice, needing Chinese on a Monday when everyone else is closed, or have no cash because they take credit cards. When you deliver they sometimes throw in a free order of Crab Rangoon. The man working the counter is very friendly, unlike other reviews have said. Their chicken chow mein and mongolian beef is kind of weak compared to Jade Palace (another Chinese place in Hickory Hills). Their best dishes are bbq pork fried rice or szechwan delight.
(4)
Julie B.
They have terrible customer service and often get your order wrong. When they have trouble on their end they blame the customer. I will never order from here again. After all according to them I am "only one customer" and they must have more than enough customers to say that not need me.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
Justin V.
My wife and I order from them often. Have pickup time is just about always 15 minutes, which is good compared to other local Chinese places. They have good fried rice and entrees. My in laws Fell in love with their Kung Bao Shrimp, but I usually go for the beef chop suey or bbq pork kow. I like their efrolls and haven't noticed a bad oil like other reviewers. Not sure about that. Overall, their food is great and the guy Jason who is usually the cashier is awesome. He's extremely friendly and likes to take care of his repeat customers.
(5)David J.
I love this place. Great service with genuine smiles. The food is prepared fast & tastes incredible. No long waits, dine in/carry out, convenient location, very affordable pricing & terrific management. There's a reason this place had been around for 17 years! Jason and his staff are great.
(5)Kelly G.
I LOVE this place. I moved out of Hickory Hills almost 10 years ago and have yet to find another chinese place that comes close to China Garden. I am a little disappointed that the egg rolls seem to have shrunk over the years but I still love them. I've never used their delivery service and I tend to get a lot of the same things, but I've never been disappointed. I look forward to visiting my parents or going to the dentist (still in Hickory) because that means I get China Garden!
(5)Scott J.
Here is a local strip mall take out Chinese joint called China Gardens and I'll give it a try. A vegetarian section is down at the bottom of the menu with some items for the rest of my family who are veg-heads. Great for my family of vegetarians. Me, I love beef. Prices are reasonable and it lasts for two or three meals because they give you a lot. For a family of four and $45, it felt like I was lifting two bowling balls in weight of food in those take-out bags. While waiting you are treated with old brown dining chairs, 1970 faded rose colored remnant restaurant tables and selected 6th month old issues of Windy City Wheels and/or Family Time magazine. Perhaps the food is authentic because they talk to each other in an Asian language of some sort. I'm hungry and could really care less about the decor. Give me food and let me go home and watch O'Reilly on the boob tube. After eating it I say this--I was not impressed with the taste of the food that was totally vegetarian-- which had a old oil flavor of a wok that hadn't been washed thoroughly for awhile. That was disappointing. The beefy veggies dish for me was way better. The beef steak strips themselves must have been high grade beef because they weren't fatty or sinuous just delicious and tender as can be. The sweet and sour orange chicken was regular fare. Quick, friendly, mounds of food for the money which is still in the fridge for second, third and fourth helpings. However, for me the veggies just didn't taste scrumptious like some Chinese food does so, it doesn't matter how much you get, you gotta like eating the stuff. I would never buy the veggie stuff again but I would get the beefy veggie item. 2 stars. It ain't the best.
(2)Truth T.
I have been ordering food from them since last 6 months and they have never disappointed me. The food is great! The delivery is fast. I would certainly recommend this place . The customer service is great. Yes, they do deliver the food at your home and its free.
(5)Mary S.
Great lunch specials the egg rolls are very good.
(4)Anastasia A.
Love this place! Delicious and reasonably priced. A jewel in Hickory Hills. They are fast and friendly. The only downside is that they do not take credit cards.
(5)b a.
We order from here regularly and haven't found much to really complain about. Delivery usually takes less than their 45 minute estimate. The food itself is about what you would expect from a Chinese Take-Out place...and you get a lot of it. You're guaranteed to have left overs. I've never had issues with old tasting oil or bad customer service. In fact the service is great, friendly people and prices.
(5)Laura I.
I'm not sure what the other reviewer was talking about regarding delivery, for this place definitely does deliver, though they do have some parameters this encompasses. This place has the best veggie eggrolls! I've been going here since they opened about 10 years back. While the rest of their dishes are mediocre Chinese fare, the veggie eggrolls are the size of my arm, stuffed with pure goodness. Whenever I go to visit my mother on the SW side, I purposely make a habit to visit this place for some eggrolls. The people are very nice and pleasant, always remembering my name even after all these years and many moons between seeing me. They're very friendly and sweet and take pride in their business.
(4)Michelle H.
If there are other options for Chinese food in the area, I would rather get food from them. Usually the food from here is fair, and a few times downright awful. They really do need to change the oil they use to cook their egg rolls and crab Rangoon; sometimes these items tend to taste like week old grease. They are a take-out shop only, no delivery available. It is located in a strip mall in between a laundromat and a local bar (a good deal of their patrons come from the bar- any port in a storm for food when drinking).
(2)Penny M.
Good Chinese Food when you're craving awesome BBQ pork fried rice, needing Chinese on a Monday when everyone else is closed, or have no cash because they take credit cards. When you deliver they sometimes throw in a free order of Crab Rangoon. The man working the counter is very friendly, unlike other reviews have said. Their chicken chow mein and mongolian beef is kind of weak compared to Jade Palace (another Chinese place in Hickory Hills). Their best dishes are bbq pork fried rice or szechwan delight.
(4)Julie B.
They have terrible customer service and often get your order wrong. When they have trouble on their end they blame the customer. I will never order from here again. After all according to them I am "only one customer" and they must have more than enough customers to say that not need me.
(2)