The 50 top-rated american chinese classics in Uptown, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
Crispy skin and tender meat of the Peking duck, served with fluffy bao, flavorful duck fried rice, and savory soup, wow diners.
Peking duck features tender meat with crispy skin, served with flavorful bao buns and savory duck sauce, delighting many.
Dry chili chicken impresses with its robust flavor and satisfying heat, often highlighted for its crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Crispy, light chicken tenders with juicy meat are praised for their delicious flavors, especially the honey butter and sweet/spicy sauces.
Mapo tofu impresses with its spicy, rich flavor and authentic Sichuan peppercorns, making it a favorite among many.
Dried chili chicken impresses with tender, crispy chicken and a perfect spice level, enhanced by authentic Sichuan peppercorns.
Orange chicken features crispy, dark meat with a flavorful sauce, earning high praise for its delicious taste and generous portions.
Chongqing popcorn chicken is crispy and flavorful with a numbing heat, though some found it lacking spice or portion size.
Mongolian beef features tender cuts and a savory sauce, but many found it overly onion-heavy and occasionally bland.
Orange beef features a crispy texture with a pronounced orange flavor, but some found it overly sweet or greasy.
The sesame chicken suffers from excessive breading, inconsistent seasoning, and issues with meat quality, overshadowing any positive flavors.
The kung pao chicken often suffers from excessive oiliness, inconsistent flavor, and lack of fresh vegetables, disappointing many diners.
Tony's Chicken often arrives overcooked, with poor quality meat and excessive spice, overshadowing its potential flavor.
The orange chicken suffers from being overly sweet, dry, and lacking in meat, leaving many diners disappointed.
General Tso's chicken suffers from over-breading and an overly sweet sauce, leading to inconsistent quality and texture complaints.
The orange chicken lacked flavor, had stringy pieces, and was compared unfavorably to sweet and sour chicken.