Best American Chinese Classics in New City, Chicago
The 6 top-rated american chinese classics in New City, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is orange chicken at Yao's Cafe (601 W 43rd St), with a flavor score of 69 out of 100 from 5 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best American Chinese Classics across Chicago→- Ranked #1At Yao's Cafe601 W 43rd St
- Ranked #2At Beijing Chinese Restaurant4640 S Bishop St
- Ranked #3At See Thru Chinese Kitchen #194318 S Ashland Ave
The orange chicken suffered from lack of sauce, excessive breading, and off flavors, leaving many diners disappointed.
- Ranked #4At Elaine's Chop Suey Restaurant4512B S Damen Ave
The orange chicken is overly sweet, soggy, lacking real chicken, and often accompanied by bland, poorly cooked rice.
- Ranked #5At China Lamp Restaurant4603 S Ashland Ave
- Ranked #6At See Thru Chinese Kitchen #194318 S Ashland Ave