We had the egg rolls, the crab rangoon, pork and vegetable egg foo young and vegetable fried rice (spicy).
The egg rolls were inedible. Â We asked for the order of fried rice to be made spicy, it wasn't. Â I didn't care for the vegetable egg foo young, but I can say that the crab rangoon was very good. Â Made with won ton wrappers it was like any I've had before. Â
Over all not worth the money or the drive
This place was exactly what I wanted...low-expectation, greasy Chinese food.
The chicken fried rice was a little sweet for my normal flavor, but I liked it. Stuffed with chicken, so I was happy about that.
The crab rangoons were small and looked like tortellinis, really! But they were delicious. I will be going back there because of these.
The egg rolls were phenomenal. I usually end up with egg rolls that are 99% cabbage, but these had a good amount of meat in them! And they were fairly big!
I will probably not get the egg drop soup again. It tasted very watered down.
They have great lunch specials that are also available on Saturday! I'm sold. And I really want to try the orange shrimp, because I've never seen orange shrimp before!
Too haute, baby!
Ok, the chef officially wins the war of wills. Â When asked how hot (scale 1-10) by the demure voice on the other side of the phone, naturally I got all puffy-chested and told her "11!!!! I like it hot!!!! Â Uh, the szechwan beef was tasty going down, but I haven't felt my lips for about 10 mins now. Â (coincidently, the same amount of time it will take China House to prepare your order) Â Ok, that isn't novel in the carry-out chinese biz, but this place is worthy of having been one of my go-to's for nearly two decades. Â Always good, reasonable price, and the egg rolls (the TRUE litmus test) are top-notch.. trust me.. you like!
At first I was hesitant due to the lack luster small shopping center this place is located in. After my first visit though I'm a regular. Great service and awesome chinese food! Love the spicy options. This is a no frills place but the portions are large and the staff is great. They offer lunch and dinner specials as well.
Review Source:I love me some China House. It is my favorite dine in and carry out Chinese in the western suburbs. Â
The fried rice has lots of flavor, the pork fried rice being my favorite. Â The tomato green pepper beef is so delicious, it is my favorite main dish. I also love the egg rolls and crab rangoon. Â There are lunch and dinner specials which are a cheap way to get a lot of food because they come with a large serving of your food plus fried rice and an egg roll. Â
The inside decor is old, worn, and nothing to get excited about, but the food is tasty and the price is right. Â Do be advised that the inside is small and the only bathroom is back passed all the workers in the kitchen. Â There are also no high chairs, so if you have kids bring your umbrella stroller or order it for pick up!
I've been going to China House for about 15 years. If you are looking for carryout chinese, this IS the place. If you're looking for a nice sit down, it isnt.
 As another yelper mentioned, Ken and his female counterpart are extremely nice and accomodating. The Eggrolls are the best, and they will flavor food to your liking.
 My personal favorite is the Szcechwan beef extra extra hot and spicy. If you like spicy, get the fried rice spicy too. They are more than happy to do it.
 There's not a lot to add to the other positive Yelps, but if you are a fan of Cantonese and looking for something quick to carryout... TRY IT!
I moved to San Diego last year and what I crave most is Chinese food, it is terrible in Southern California. So when I go home chinese food is the first thing in my stomach, and not just any chinese is HAS to be CHINA HOUSE!!!
Yeah, yeah. I get that the ambience isn't the greatest, but are you there for the food or for the decorations?
If you want something trendy and fun go to PF Changs, if you want delicious food eat here.
Where do I start? The must haves on the China house menu.
- Hot and Sour Soup --- unlike any I have ever had
- Crab Ragoon - bite size and crispy. No more fried dough like the other guys.
- China House Fried Rice - it's got it all, pork, chicken, shrimp and it's very moist.
They have great combo plates for lunch and for dinner. Ken, the most friendly and optimistic restaurant owner there ever was, is always willing to substitute or take special requests.
Give it a try and it you can't handle the fake flowers and the excess of magazines, get it to go. I hear they even deliver now.
Let me start by saying I have been going to this place since I was two years old, so I will try my hardest to tell you WHY China house is so good vs. just saying it is.
So why so good? The food! I've been going here since 1985 (with a little help from my parents) and not a single thing has changed. Ok, well the owner did add fake carnations in a vase to each table around 1998 but that's about it. The food has always been delicious and if you are a fan of Cantonese-style Chinese food, you won't find a better option. Chinese food is my favorite type of food, so I have been to a countless amount of restaurants, some better than others, but none which I have loved as much as China House.
I understand you might say, "Well anyone who grows up on a certain food will be partial to that food." Yes, this is true, and I am not claiming this review is not very biased. However, I have tried many other Chinese food restaurants, and have even liked some of the dishes there more than China House's, BUT... there are certain dishes at China House which I constantly crave, because they are so delicious. Â
- As a previous Yelper mentioned, their crab rangoon is to die for. The crab rangoon served here is slightly different than most restaurant versions in that the wrap is thinner and crispier. For the price you pay, you get a very large amount which can easily feed a table of 4-5.
- Their lunch specials can not be beat. They range in price from about $4.50 - $6.75, and you WILL get a great meal with plenty of leftovers. Â My favorite is the #24 - Chicken Kow. I usually ask the owner to throw almonds on top, which adds a delicious crunch and flavor to the dish.
- I hate it when you order an eggroll and get this tiny little tube of wrapped up meat/veggies. China House's egg rolls are very large, and filled with pork/shrimp/veggies. The taste is delicious. I have yet to try their spring rolls though, but that is next on my list.
- I would say my absolute favorite dish here is the Hong Sue Chicken. It is somewhat a mash-up of sweet and sour chicken and chicken chow-mein. A lot of other restaurants serve you the chicken with a standard breaded, doughy batter. The batter they use here is completely different - a lot crispier and has more flavor. I don't know if this is more true to the Cantonese style, but it is very delicious. This dish comes with tons of veggies and sauce, and the $8 price will feed you very well.
You can't beat the prices and portion sizes. There has never ever been a time I did not take a to-go box, and I am a woman who is not afraid to eat. I wouldn't say to make it a point to visit this place for the atmosphere, because, well, there really isn't much of one. This place is clean, but the decor and lighting leave much to be desired. It has a decent sized dining area, but I would definitely either take the food to go or eat inside on a day where you are just going for a casual bite to eat. Â
Kim, the owner, is extremely friendly and helpful in explaining the various dishes there. He loves to read the Sun Times behind the register, and makes sure to play the River or any radio station with oldies rock. His restaurant has not changed one bit since I started going, and with good reason.
The Background:
* this review is for my very first and only visit (so far) to China House
* 1 large entree, 1 small entree, Hot/Sour soup, 2 eggrolls, and crab Rangoon for about 26 bucks total.
* I've lived in Warrenville for 4 years and I didn't even know this place existed until I wrote a review for the East China Inn - don't confuse the two as they are very close to each other although the menu's are very similar.
The Good:
* I'll start with the crab rangoon. Oh man, they were good and the highlight of the meal. Each rangoon was wrapped in a light springroll wrap and tightly wound by hand with an outstanding balance of cream cheese and a light touch of garlic. Â I would return just for the crab rangoon.
* Hot/Sour soup = some of the best I've had in a long time. Although it was loaded with egg the soup did have a generous portion of tofu, wood ear mushrooms, scallions and just the right amount of vinegar and spice. Â Although i've had better I would rank this as pretty high on my hot/sour soup scale and again, I would return just for the hot/sour soup.
* I ordered the cashew Chicken and i'm happy that it was loaded with several vegetables, lot's of cashews and white meat chicken. The chicken was a little dry but I'm really not a fan of white meat chicken anyway. Â
* The Singapore vermicelli shrimp was deliciously stir fried with a hint of curry and tiny noodles that came in one of the biggest to-go boxes I've seen. Â This dish alone was almost 10 bucks but the portion size was big enough to order alone for my family of 4 (including two young kids).
* Hot food - everything arrived very fresh and hot.
* Skill in the kitchen - I can see that there is some definite skill in the kitchen with the use of multiple ingredients and while I am desperately trying not to compare to the East China Inn just up the street I have to say that China House has much more complex ingredients and a kitchen staff to pull off the use of them.
* Did I mention the crab rangoon! Â I'm seriously thinking of ordering them right now just as a snack cause they were so good.
* The egg rolls were delicious with a large stuffed shell it's a good starting point for beginners. I wouldn't necessarily write home about them though on the other hand I wasn't disappointed with them.
The Bad:
* I did note a slightly off taste from old oil on both the eggroll and the rangoon but my profession has taught me to look for the bad first. Â I don't think your average layman would notice.
* Location. This place has to be in one of the most awkard locations I've seen in a while. Although it is only a few feet from IL-59 I swear I have never seen this place before even though I've probably passed it several thousand times since I've been here. Â With that said, it's really not a bad location but if you're a first timer here you may have a difficult time finding it. Â I can even imagine both East China Inn and China House getting calls from people looking for each others restaurant. Â Look for the flooring place next door if you get lost.
All-in-all:
* I think I've discovered a gem here. Â And if you read my other review for the other Chinese place which I'm no longer going to mention here you will know that I have traveled the globe (including Hong Kong) and I've had some of the best Chinese food you can imagine. While China House is no 5 star experience I think that for the prices, portions, and proximity you really can't go wrong here. Â I'm just a little disappointed that I haven't found this place sooner because I've given up on finding good Hot/Sour soup I think I've found a good place for my fix.
My boyfriend's family says China House hasn't changed in years...and I believe it! Â The fake golden Chinese chandelier, faded pink blinds in the storefront window and the red-orange tables, all of these could probably be found in an antique store. Â What cracks us up is that the table closest to the kitchen entrance which is full of newspapers and has practically become the owner's office over time. Â All of this is probably due to the China House being owned by the same friendly, boisterous guy and his wife since they first opened doors in the '80s. Â
What makes China House unique is that they offer Dinner Combos for $9 and includes an entree (all the favorites like S&S Chicken and General Tso's Chicken), pork fried rice (I always swap it for chicken fried rice), and an egg roll. Â I will warn you that the egg roll has baby shrimps and pork meat secretly wrapped inside. Â For those who don't eat either of those meats, no need to worry since I read in another review that you can make it veggie. Â All the food is similar to any other greasy Chinese joint but, you guessed it, at least it hasn't gotten worse after time.
There aren't too many restaurants in Warrenville - and this is one of them.
That sounds really bad, but really, if you want Chinese food and you live in Warrenville, China House will get the job done. The staff is friendly and they always get our orders right. The food is good. I'm a fan of their Chicken & Broccoli and their beef fried rice is also good.
I'm not really a connoisseur of Chinese food (not really a big fan of it), but I like the food here. YMMV, of course :)
We love China house but would never eat in there just not the type of place to spend a nice quiet  kid free dinner....lol We do drive from Lisle to get their carry out I have never had a problem with them.  Very clean and never mess up my order plus it's done within minutes of me calling.  Actually I have had a lot of friends switch from their local chinese places to here just because it's so darn good.
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