FIRST GOOD CHINESE RESTAURANT I'VE GOTTEN FOR DELIVERY IN THE LINCOLN PARK AREA!!!! FINALLY!!!!! seriously I've lived in Lincoln Park for about 4 years now and every time I've ordered Chinese I've been disappointed, I tried China Station and ordered potstickers, sesame chicken, mongolian beef, and general chicken with vegetable fried rice, and it was amazing. Not only that, the portions were huge and I definitely got the best bang for my buck! I've ordered from other places in the area and the prices were way higher and the portions way smaller, I've finally found my staple chinese takeout restaurant!!! I think my rating based on the other reviews would be lower if I ate at the restaurant, but great for delivery or takeout.
Reviewed by :
CB S.
On:
1/23/2013 10:27:00 AM
Wow! I can't believe I'm rating this hole in the wall 4 stars. I haven't had the pleasure of dining there and I think if I did I'd lessen the rating. But I've gotten some take out a couple times.I was skeptical based on the other reviews. But sh*t you aren't near Chinatown. You're in West Bucktown. So this is a pretty good alternative. I think they had learned from the other reviews of scarce shrimp and flavorless fried rice. But peeps who think their fried rice is bland are the same white peeps who put soy sauce on their white rice. Blasphemy!This place has been consistent. Their house special fried rice has fresh crunchy vegetables in it. And super generous portions. The box was overflowing with rice. We have leftovers for daysI've gotten the Mongolian chow. A mix of beef, chicken and shrimp. Nicely spicy. Good cuts of beef, chicken and has big shrimp. Not overcooked where the shrimp becomes tough.Curry chicken. Not bad but Chinese curry is not my thing. I prefer Indian or Thai curries.Broccoli and mushroom vegetables. Meh. Sauce kinda salty but the broccoli cooked nice and al dente. Not mushyCrab Rangoon. Surprisingly good. Nice hot and crispy even for delivery. Not oily and stale. Crunchy wonton wrapped around the generous medley of cream cheese and imitation crab. Yummy.The price: $32 including delivery charge. Soooo reasonable. We could've fed 6 people. So cheap. And not bad. Definitely not a triple crown like on south wentworth. But no roaches or MSG either like in Chinatown.
Reviewed by :
Leilo P.
On:
10/22/2012 3:26:00 PM
This place is gross gross gross... I will start off by saying that the most success I've had with good Chinese food in Chicago is from PF Changs. I have not enjoyed any Chinese food in this city. We ordered delivery and they delivered in less than 45 minutes. I ordered Orange Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice, and Eggrolls. I'll start with being nice... the eggrolls were fantastic. They had great flavors and the dipping sauce complemented it very well. The Vegetable Fried Rice smelled like a dirty nursing home. It was so bad I threw it away and took it outside because the smell was so awful. The Sweet and Sour Chicken was edible because the sauce was on the side and you could douse the chicken with the sauce. The Orange Chicken had a bad after taste. How can you mess up Orange Chicken? Please do yourself a favor and take the yelp reviews seriously... this place is not good.
Reviewed by :
Norman X.
On:
8/17/2012 10:25:00 AM
I've been there twice in the past two weeks. I noticed that the style of some of the food changed, in a good way. Its a more unique flavor now. The orange chicken isn't the typical orange chicken you get at other chinese restaurants. It tastes better and looks better. The service is amazing. The guys who work up front are nice and food comes out fast. I've yet to order delivery. I think i'm a bit out of their range but I heard their delivery guy, Joe, is funny and fast. All in all, I recommend China Station if you're around there and want some good Chinese food! I'll be back soon!
Reviewed by :
Dana B.
On:
6/1/2012 9:27:00 PM
I ordered from here last night and it was so awful. We ordered Sesame Chicken and it tasted like it was made with gravy. They also included some sort of gravy with the fried tofu. It was so disgusting.
Reviewed by :
Bibi L.
On:
3/13/2012 8:37:00 AM
It's take out...not too bad, not the greatest. Does the job when you're really hungry. I usually order the same thing all the time...Crab rangoon, combination fried rice, egg foo young...I venture out every once in a while but usually don't like too because i'd hate to be dissapointed. It's ok, I've had better...I'm still in search of that delishious egg roll....yet to find it.
Reviewed by :
Michael M.
On:
1/4/2012 3:17:00 AM
Thanks China Station, I will no longer be eating chinese food in chicago as you had made me lose all faith. fu.
Reviewed by :
Jeff
On:
2006-12-15
Mixed feelings... the Pot-Stickers are first rate, the batter is thin and better tasting than most others. The Sweet & Sour Chicken was great! The Terriyaki Beef appetizer was just awful! The Egg Rolls were only so-so. ...?
Reviewed by :
Anonymous
On:
2008-05-27
I really like this station petite, small and clean great food! The people are really nice, delivery is awesome. I eat there every week!?
Reviewed by : Lesia C. On: 2/12/2013 11:58:00 AM
Reviewed by : CB S. On: 1/23/2013 10:27:00 AM
Reviewed by : Leilo P. On: 10/22/2012 3:26:00 PM
Reviewed by : Norman X. On: 8/17/2012 10:25:00 AM
Reviewed by : Dana B. On: 6/1/2012 9:27:00 PM
Reviewed by : Bibi L. On: 3/13/2012 8:37:00 AM
Reviewed by : Michael M. On: 1/4/2012 3:17:00 AM
Reviewed by : Jeff On: 2006-12-15
Reviewed by : Anonymous On: 2008-05-27