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Best Chinese Restaurants Nearby in Wilmette

Panda Express

Panda Express

4.6
(2k+)
• Chinese • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 35 min
"Love the orange chicken and chicken egg roll"
"Two shrimp, and two postage stamp sized pieces of beef for $27. What has happened to Panda? "
Plate
Any 1 Side & 2 Entrees
$12.68
Bowl
Any 1 Side & 1 Entree
$10.42
Bigger Plate
Any 1 Side & 3 Entrees
$14.98
Cream Cheese Rangoon
Chicken egg rolls are prepared with a mixture of cabbage, carrots, green onions and marinated chicken wrapped in a thin wonton wrapper and cooked to a golden brown.
$3.24
Little Wok

Little Wok

4.6
(1k+)
• Fried Rice • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 31 min
"This was our first time ordering and it won't be the last! The flavors were very deep and delicious. The beef, chicken and pork in all our dishes was so good. They were all tender but still tasted like the meat is supposed to taste. I highly recommend the sushi! Super fresh!! We will definitely be trying out more of the huge sushi offerings!!! Great place!! Try It!!"
"They have the best Wonton Soup and Orange Chicken in town. The portions are very generous and there's plenty for sharing."
Classic Fried Rice
Stir-fried with soy sauce, egg, bean sprouts, and green onion. style choice: tofu, beef, shrimp, chicken, vegetable:, combination, scallops & shrimp.
$12.9
Egg Roll
Egg Roll
$5.05
Lo Mein
Thin wheat flour noodles, bean sprout, carrot, and onion in a mushroom and oyster sauce. style choice: tofu, shrimp, chicken, beef, vegetable, combination.
$14.74
Crab Rangoon
Crab Rangoon
$7.86
HOKKAIDO RAMEN & SUSHI BAR

HOKKAIDO RAMEN & SUSHI BAR

4.7
(900+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 25 min
"This Sweet Potato Roll was the BEST IVE EVER HAD. I definitely would order this every night. Fresh and a great portion size. I would have taken a picture but I couldn't stop eating them after I tried the first bite."
"For the most part this was a good choice for dinner. Ramen broth was flavorful, portion size was good, it was all carefully packaged, the sushi was good and the jalapeño poppers were HOT. I was frustrated that the crème brûlée came without being torched and I would have to do it myself but everything else was pretty good."
Gyoza
(6) Grilled Pork Dumplings. SIDE SAUCE: Spicy Gyoza Sauce
$8
Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
A rich pork bone broth w/a garlic & pork base. Toppings: A slice of grilled and marinated pork, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, julienned green onions, roasted seaweed, garlic flakes, a marinated egg
$19.42
Shrimp Tempura Roll
5pcs shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, topped with eel sauce
$10.22
Spicy Tuna Roll
(6)Pieces with spicy tuna and crunch inside
$10.25
Teriyaki Madness

Teriyaki Madness

4.7
(1k+)
• Chinese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 41 min
Farther away
20% off on $30+
"Literally heaven. Best teriyaki I've had in the city & that's saying something!! The portion size is heafty and the prices are more than fair for what you get. I just ordered a couple nights ago and I'm already tempted to reorder. So good. "
"The Orange Chicken Bowl there was no nuggets. I got the end of the day size. Small balls of chicken. Very disappointed in the place. Crab Rangoon was good but fried to long. The filling inside was dry. I was better off ordering from Panda Express. Try at your own risk. "
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
This is it. The Hall of Famer. The MVP of Teriyaki. Marinated, hand-trimmed, fresh, all-natural grilled chicken thigh served with our signature teriyaki glaze. Add some white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles and stir-fry veggies. So good, you have to give us a little money to get it.
$16.61
Two Protein Bowl- Large Size Only
Can't settle on just one type of protein? Choose 2 of your favorites in this bowl! Comes with 4oz of each protein.
$22.2
Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
A crowd favorite! Our fresh chicken teriyaki is wok-tossed in our signature spicy sauce and placed upon some white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles, and stir-fry veggies. More flavor than heat! Warning: highly addictive. This is THE staff favorite!
$17.44
Orange Chicken Bowl
Orange doesn’t rhyme with anything, but it’s delicious! Big pieces of chicken in sweet orange sauce for a delicious take on everyone’s favorite go-to chicken dish. Add it to your choice of white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles and stir-fry veggies.
$17.63
Noodleverse - Chinatown

Noodleverse - Chinatown

4.7
(300+)
• Chinese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 57 min
Farther away
"Was so excited when I saw Noodleverse was opening in Lakeview. The DoorDash $12 meal deals cannot be beat here - the spicy beef noodle soup is insane. Massive portions, super flavorful, and nice packaging that keeps the noodles out of the broth until you're ready to enjoy for maximum freshness. The Dan Dan noodles are also excellent - creamy/nutty/meaty/spicy and so so delicious. Also enjoyed the beef scallion pancake but would love if it had like a hoisin or similar sauce on/with it. Do not skip out on the salad bar, the cilantro tiger salad is my favorite!! I will return as many times as I can physically and financially handle."
"The chili and cilantro salad looks nothing like the photo (no onions) and The House Signature Spicy Beef Noodle Soup 面八方招牌香辣红烧牛肉面 had 5 pieces total of beef. The salad was $5.99 for what was essentially a bunch of cilantro. The spicy beef noddle soup was $22.79 for basically noodles. It is not worth it at all. "
The House Signature Spicy Beef Noodle Soup 面八方招牌香辣红烧牛肉面
Tender beef and noodles in a spicy red-braised broth.
$24.16
Chengdu Dan Dan Noodles 成都担担面
Ground pork, chopped peanuts, green onions, preserved vegetables, and chili oil over noodles.
$22.66
Pork Shrimp Dumplings (8 Pieces) 猪肉鲜虾饺子
Savory pork and shrimp filled dumplings, steamed to perfection. Eight pieces.
$10.91
Scallion Pancake Beef Roll 葱香牛肉卷饼
Beef wrapped in a crispy scallion pancake, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
$13.19
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken

4.5
(1k+)
• Fried Chicken • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 34 min
$6 off on $25+
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"Corn was a nice blend of sweet and spicy. The fries were well seasoned and evenly coated. The spicy chicken is pretty spicy. The sauces are good add ons and will tempt your taste buds. The pickled radish was sweet and sour good for cleansing the palette "
"First time ordering from this location but I have had, and enjoyed Bonchon in the past. The chicken was extremely overcooked and tough, they were also super stingy on the sauce/seasoning, and the pieces were tiny compared to other chains. I will not be ordering again especially for the price"
Wings
Double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil.)
$19.96
Mixed
Wings & Drumsticks, double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil.)
$19.11
Strips
Double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil.)
$15.75
House Fried Rice
Fried rice, eggs, red bell pepper, onions, scallions, cooked with Soy Garlic sauce, topped with sesame seeds and fresh cucumber garnish. (Contains sesame seeds or sesame seed oil.)
$17.3
Lao Der

Lao Der

4.8
(100+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 11.5 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"Laoder Lao Der jerky is sooooooooo tasty. I fulfill them with Sticky Rice. Jaew is so amazing."
"everything was great! the Khao Mun Gai Yang (Grilled Chicken Over Rice) was soft and fresh, the rice was the perfect portion for 1 person, and granted, it was for pick up. It still held its warmth. the Sai Ua Moo Laos w/ Sticky Rice & Tomato Sauce was a nice touch due to the spice in the sausage, and the sauce was just wow. Definitely, both must try. I would definitely order again."
Khao Piek Sen Chicken
(Lao chicken noodle soup) Homemade rice noodle, onion and cilantro, fried shallots, black pepper, home made chicken meatball served in flavorful chicken broth.
$16.72
Sai Ua Moo Laos w/ Sticky Rice & Tomato Sauce
Ground Pork, lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, garlic, onion, chili powder, turmeric brow sauce.
$15.89
Lao Wings
Chicken wing with fish sauce, sugar, tamarind
$12.01
Gai Yang
Chicken, milk, garlic, oyster sauce. Served with sticky rice and tamarin sauce
$15.57
Pho Ever Ramen and Bubble Tea House

Pho Ever Ramen and Bubble Tea House

4.7
(800+)
• Ramen • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 27 min
"Authentic taste and great service!! We were served very fast (though at the time we were the only ones in and it was late) and the food was AMAZING. First time trying takoyaki and it was incredible. The tonkatsu ramen is to die for, and the miso is very high quality. Excellent service and wonderful food served in a beautiful setting. "
"R13. Waygu Beef Ramen R13. 和牛肉拉面 Quick delivery. Noodles/ingredients and broth packed separately, which is appreciated. Broth is very hot (good thing!) but have to careful when pouring into noodles. Broth is rich and well flavored. Soft boiled egg is delicious (only half of one though). Portion size pretty standard. Main downside is that the beef is not very tender."
R4. Tonkotsu Classic Ramen R4. 经典豚骨拉面
Pork broth: pork chashu, wakame seaweed, non-spicy bean sprouts, green onion, 1/2 seasoned egg, narutomaki, crispy onion, corn, nori seaweed. Served with thick noodles.
$17.67
R5. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen R5. 辣豚骨拉面 (泡菜拉面)
Spicy. Pork broth: pork chashu, wakame seaweed, spicy bean sprouts, green onion, 1/2 seasoned egg, narutomaki, crispy onion, corn, chili oil, kimchi, nori seaweed. Served with thick noodle.
$17.53
A01. Fresh Spring Roll A01. 越南米纸卷
2 pieces. Choice of: tofu .shrimp, pork, beef or chicken (tradition), lettuce, cucumber, mint, rice, noodle, wrapped with soft rice paper.
$7.06
R3. Spicy Miso Ramen R3. 辣味噌拉面
Spicy. Pork broth: ground pork soboro, wakame seaweed, spicy bean sprouts, green onion, 1/2-seasoned egg, corn chili oil, nori seaweed. Served with thick noodle.
$17.55
Asian Garden

Asian Garden

4.4
(30+)
• Chinese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 53 min
Farther away
"Tiny portions. I miss Tom Lees... I thought it would be the same. "
A4. Crab Rangoons (6 Pieces)
Spicy
$9.72
A1. Egg Rolls (2 Pieces)
Pan-fried or steamed pork dumplings.
$6.19
Co2. General Tso’s Chicken 🌶️
Tender beef mixed with seasoned rice, green onions, and bean sprouts. Available in small, large, and extra large sizes.
$16.45
Wonton Soup
Spicy
$7.47
Sen Thai & Ramen

Sen Thai & Ramen

4.6
(500+)
• Thai • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 49 min
Farther away
"Fresh, delicious, flavorful. Would order again. Noodles were cooked perfectly and not overly coated. Loved that it had real crushed nuts. Came with a side of hot cauce also"
"One of my favorite Thai restaurants! Their 104. Crab Rangoon (6 Pcs) is so crispy and delicious. Their pad 401. Pad Thai is also good. The 403. Spicy Crazy Noodles was less spicy and not as flavorful as I expected, but still good. The ingredients taste fresh."
401. Pad Thai
The famous Thai noodle dish with thin noodles, stir-fried with egg, and bean sprout, topped with carrots, lime, and ground peanuts.
$13.45
104. Crab Rangoon (6 Pcs)
Deep-fried blended crab, cream cheese, and water chestnut wrapped with wonton skin.
$7.08
Sticky Rice with Mango
Stir-fried wide rice noodles with chicken or beef with egg, Chinese broccoli, and bean sprout.
$8.44
402. Pad See Eiw
Deep-fried or steamed chicken dumpling to perfection wheat flour batter served with sauce.
$13.41
Neko sushi&thai

Neko sushi&thai

4.8
(200+)
• Japanese • Thai
$0 delivery fee • 7.5 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"ordered the OMG and Tom Yum, it was very good. the rolls were bigger than other restaurants in the area. The ingredients were also fresh. would recommend to others if they are looking for sushi or ramen."
"The best at every cuisine they serve. Fresh, well-cooked meals. I've ordered here many times- it's my go to. Sushi, ramen, Thai, orange chicken, crab Rangoon- it's all the best. And lots of leftovers!"
Pad Thai
Stir fried narrow rice noodle with egg, bean sprouts, green onion and ground peanut in tamarind sauce
$14.84
Crab Rangoon (5 pcs)
Imitation crab meat, cream cheese, carrot and celery wrapped and deep fried
$9.48
Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen
Spicy miso paste and roasted garlic soup serve with egg noodle ,soft boiled egg ,marinated bamboo shoot ,bean sprouts ,scallion ,kizami nori ,fried shallot
$17.92
Gyoza (5 pc)
fried chicken dumplings served with pot sticker sauce
$8.38
New Village Gastro Pub

New Village Gastro Pub

4.7
(100+)
• Korean • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"I feel compelled to write this review bc this was THE BEST takeout I have ever gotten, maybe some of the best food I've had in a while. Fresh, arrived warm, and good portion size. I got the pork belly and kimchi with warm tofu and it was SO GOOD!!!"
"Best in Chicago, probably in Midwest. I used to travel to eat this! It comes with soup! Everything was on point!"
Korean market style chicken
whole chicken, expertly deep-fried to golden perfection. Crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside.
$25.16
Rose tteok bok ki
Rice cakes, shrimp, and sausage swim in a creamy tomato sauce, delivering a luscious, savory delight.
$26.85
Spicy chicken feet Stew
Tender chicken feet simmered in a fiery, spicy soup, bursting with bold flavors that warm the soul.
$25.95
Spam and kimchi fried rice
Savory spam and tangy kimchi fried rice, a smoky, spicy comfort classic.
$16.25
7 Spices

7 Spices

4.1
(200+)
• Indian • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 54 min
"Smells good and it came with the crackers in a seperate box "
"Goat Biryani ,Forgot to take the photo of horiable taste and half box of biryani was delivered not freshed. Chicken Noodles so much oil"
Goat Biryani
Spicy.
$23.12
Chicken Biryani
Spicy.
$19.92
Chicken Noodles
Assortment of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, chicken achari, chicken garlic, chicken hariyali, lamb seekh kebab and chicken seekh kebab
$18.98
Chicken 65
Spicy.
$18.48
Taste of Nepal

Taste of Nepal

4.5
(700+)
• Himalayan/Nepalese • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 29 min
"Generous amounts of lamb in the lamb tikka madala and the container is a small container but enough to feed 1 or 2 people. It is kind of expensive for that small container but the flavor was so strong and incredible, nothing was bland and it tasted amazing. The naan was in generous amounts and worth buying and the mango lassi is a bit expensive for a little cup but the texture is very consistent and sweet but not too sweet. This was all packaged very well and carefully. The mango lassi cup was covered in a layer of tinfoil within the bag so there were no spills at all. The food was very fresh and hot due to the amazing packaging despite the cold weather. I would recommend this, thank you."
"Food is normally delicious but they really didn't add much meat at all to our butter chicken. We also didn't get much paneer in our mutter paneer. Not worth the price and this has happened twice now. Will not be ordering again."
Butter Chicken
Chicken makhani. Chunks of chicken roasted in a tandoor and then folded in tomato, honey, and butter creamy tomato sauce.
$22.99
Chicken Curry Meal
Chicken Curry served w/ Rice - Boneless chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices.
$12
Veg Samosa(Vegan) -2 PCs
Cone-shaped pastry filled with green peas and mashed potatoes mixed with Indian spices. Served with mint, coriander, and tamarind sauce.
$7.99
Mutter Paneer Meal
Mutter Paneer served w/ Rice - Fresh homemade cheese and green peas cooked in a cream-based onion and tomato sauce.
$12
Szechuan Corner

Szechuan Corner

4.6
(1k+)
• Chinese • Szechuan
$0 delivery fee • 11.0 mi • 51 min
Farther away
$7 off on $60+
"Ordered Shrimp Fried Rice/ 虾仁炒饭p and 203. Crab Rangoons (5) / 酥炸蟹角(5) and as always was fresh, warm and delicious. If you live nearby, this is the best option for great chinese at an affordable price."
"Orange chicken is good, not best. Crab Rangoons (5) are big and delicious. General Tso's Chicken is good. Beef w/ Broccoli is not good. Tastes like stew with no real taste or meat "
Chicken Egg Rolls (2)
Ground Chicken meat,cabbage,carrot. Contain: Wheat,Egg,Soy and Sesame oil,served with sweet&sour sauce and hot mustard sauce
$6
Crab Rangoons (5)
Imitation Crab Meat,White Onion,Green Onion and Cream Cheese,served with sweet&sour sauce
$9.94
Dry Chili Chicken
Light Breaded Chicken(dark meat),Dry Chili Pepper,Ginger,Garlic,Green Onion,Pepper Flakes
$18.95
General Tso's Chicken
Breaded Chicken(dark meat),green & red bell pepper,baby corn,carrot,in spicy brown sauce
$17.29
izakaya tokyo

izakaya tokyo

4.7
(60+)
• Japanese • American
$0 delivery fee • 11.2 mi • 57 min
Farther away
"The 32 .(Chicken)Hibachi Fried Rice was awesome, fresh and well seasoned. The 83. Corn was great as well, flavorful and nicely charred. The 75. Torikawa (Chicken Skin) was good, but not the best I've had; it was a little too tough"
"The 32 .(Chicken)Hibachi Fried Rice was not good. There was NO flavor. I actually dug out some soy and hot mustard packets from my junk drawer to make it taste like something. It was $16, which is 2x the price of the last fried rice I had, and 1/2 the portion. The only reason why this meal tasted like anything was because of junk drawer sauce packets. The chicken is only slightly less dry than standard takeout, but was ruined when I bit into a massive piece of cartilage. Pics show the dish after 3 bites and 3 old sauce packets, and the cartilage that made me stop eating. Taste: bad. Portion: pathetic. Freshness? Idk. I would not order from this place ever again. The packaging was fine, tho."
33. Yakisoba
Stir-fried Japanese ramen noodles tossed with mix vegetables and sweet yakisoba sauce.
$19.14
3. Gyoza (6)
Crispy fried dumpling with choice of filling, chicken or veggie. Served alongside our signature house made dipping sauce.
$8
32 .(Chicken)Hibachi Fried Rice
Teppanyaki-style fried rice wok-tossed with diced chicken, mix vegetables, egg, and savory soy butter.
$16.45
68.Wagyu (Wagyu Skewer)
Tender Wagyu beef skewer grilled to perfection, topped with savory sauce.
$9
Bamboo Garden

Bamboo Garden

4.5
(400+)
• Chinese • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 58 min
Farther away
"Our favorite Asian food restaurant in Chicago! Large portions, awesome taste!"
"Everything came out really well. Really enjoyed the sweet and sour sauce that came with it. Lastly, the Egg Rolls (2) were thick."
Crab Rangoon (5)
Homemade fillings with chicken, cabbage, carrots & onions.
$7.72
Egg Rolls (2)
Chicken with Carrots, Pea pods, Egg, Green Onions, and Beansprouts.
$6.75
Chicken Fried Rice
Famous Mandarin appetizers made from ground pork or chicken & vegetables wrapped in flour dough and pan-fried. Served with a soy-vinegar sauce dip.
$13.27
Pork Pot Stickers (6)
Coke, Sprite, Pepsi,Orange Crush, Dr. Pep, and Diet Coke.
$7.7
Sushi World

Sushi World

4.7
(400+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee • 6.2 mi • 37 min
"Always great! Will continue to order from them. Fujiyama Roll never misses and the Any4 is a great deal."
"The fish is so fresh I love it! I have orderd their 2 roll 12 sushi deal like 8x at this point. It's going to be my regular go too when I I feel like splurging. Better than most places in the area I've ordered from in the same price range"
Any 4 Rolls
Soy paste w. Tofu, seaweed and scallion
$34.04
Any 2 Rolls + 12Pcs Sushi
Deep fried cream cheese w/ crab meat
$34.04
Any 3 Rolls+8pcs Sushi
Deep fried roll, avocado, cream cheese, spicy crabmeat, eel topped w/ eel sauce and honey mustard
$34.06
Crab Rangoon (3 pcs)
Deep fried roll spicy tuna, avocado, topped with eel sauce and spicy mayonnaise
$7.6
Tang

Tang

4.5
(100+)
• Chicken • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 6.5 mi • 37 min
Farther away
"The food was delicious. They even pack u sides when u order it on DoorDash. I was pleasantly surprised and loved the kimchi cucumbers"
"Worst Galbi Tang - 갈비탕 ever. It was not seasoned. Galbi tang is traditionally served with a clear, light, and clean broth. The soup was not clear nor light. It came with small 3 pieces of bread ribs."
Gunmandu / 군만두
Pan fried dumplings.
$11.99
Korean Style Fried Chicken Wings (10pcs)
Special Recipe Korean Fried Chicken W/ Crispy & Full Flavors Sauce: Sweet & Sour w/ Spicy Flavor & Garlic Soy Sauce (양념치킨소스 & 갈릭간장소스)
$16.98
Jjinmandu / 찐만두
Steamed beef dumplings.
$11.97
Galbi Tang - 갈비탕
Short Rib Soup
$22.99

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