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Best Chinese Restaurants Nearby in Shorewood

Panda Express

Panda Express

4.4
(100+)
• Chinese • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 27 min
"Delicious, if you order 1/2 walnut shrimp you will get 6 shrimp. Nice and hot. I order occasionally."
"size is incorrect. this is not a medium entree that i paid 13 dollars for."
Plate
Any 1 Side & 2 Entrees
$12.88
Bigger Plate
Any 1 Side & 3 Entrees
$15.39
Bowl
Any 1 Side & 1 Entree
$10.44
Cream Cheese Rangoon
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
$3.26
Uni Uni Bubble Tea

Uni Uni Bubble Tea

4.6
(20+)
• Taiwanese
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 29 min
$5 off on $34+
Ancient Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Tapioca
Deep fried Korean style potato stadded corn dog with mozzarella cheese filling.
$9.92
Potato Corn Dog (cheese filling)
Its multi-layered structure—featuring a fuzzy pink chocolate sandblast finish, velvety strawberry mousse, juicy strawberry compote filling, and a light vanilla sponge base—delivers a symphony of sweet-tart strawberry flavors and satisfying textures.
$5.52
Matcha Strawberry Latte
In the kingdom of Panda King, every bite of cheese is a delightful gastronomic journey. Contains: CEREALS, MILK, EGG, SOYBEAN.
$9.88
Strawberry Bear Mousse Cake*
The Mango Mousse Cake is a tropical delight that combines the luscious flavors of mango and coconut. Contains: CEREALS,MILK,EGG,SOYBEAN.
$10.55
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.0
(3k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 31 min
"The breakfast crunch wraps are the best thing Taco Bell has ever had in my opinion. It would be an item I would recommend to anyone that's never had Taco Bell or doesn't really like it that much, they're seriously that good. "
"There was almost no lettuce or cheese on the Cheesy Gordita Crunch, the fries were only half-full, and the packaging was greasy and not wraped properly, so the contents spilled out into the bag. I'm extremely disappointed."
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.74
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.78
MTN DEW® Baja Blast®
The exhilarating taste of DEW® and a blast of tropical lime flavor. Small MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (220 cal.) Medium MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (280 cal.) Large MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (420 cal.)
$3.41
Nachos BellGrande®
Warm-and-crispy tortilla chips with seasoned beef, refried beans, diced tomatoes, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, and reduced-fat sour cream. (730 cal.)
$8.61
El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

4.6
(300+)
• Mexican • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 31 min
"Best tacos around imo, always consistent and not tons of gristle in the steak tacos like a couple other local places. Also the best service at dine-in also!"
"The junior is just the right size but I will say the meat was burnt. Crunchy which is not what carnasada should be. It was like eating bacon bits. Chips and guacamole were great. "
Taco
Served with onion and cilantro.
$3.38
Taco Dinner
Served with onion and cilantro. Include 3 tacos with the same kind of meat. Combined protein for an additional charge.
$13.4
Homemade Drink
Refreshing homemade beverage, choice of Small, Medium, or Large.
$4.4
Burrito
Served with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
$13.76
Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.7
(3k+)
• Sandwiches • Cheesesteaks
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 27 min
"Sandwich always made to perfection, always packed nicely and I never have to worry if I'll get napkins. My favorite place to door dash from! "
"Took a very long time to make the food and the dasher had to wait a long time at the store. My sandwich was the size of a mini and had very little meat on it. Both sandwiches were very poorly made for as long as it took to get my food. Very disappointed"
Chips
Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoniServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$2.35
#13 The Original Italian
Provolone and TurkeyServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$14.53
#7 Turkey and Provolone
Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon & mayoServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$11.92
#8 Club Sub
Grilled onions, peppers, white American cheese and chipotle mayo
$14.78
El Sabor Latino

El Sabor Latino

4.8
(50+)
• Venezuelan • Colombian
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 38 min
"La mejor cachapa con queso y empanadas venezolanas del area, super recommended"
"Comida deliciosa, buenas porciones, bastante sabroso, muy recomendado."
Empanada Carne Mechada / Shredded Beef
Carne deshebrada, frijoles negros, plátanos dulces y queso. / Shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains & cheese.
$5.4
Tequeños / Venezuelan Cheese Sticks
Arroz, carne asada, chorizo, chicharrón, huevo frito, frijoles rojos, aguacate, plátano maduro y arepa de maíz. / Rice, grilled steak, sausage, pork belly, fried egg, red beans, avocado, sweet plantain and arepa.
$3.9
Pastelito Papa con Queso / Potato & Cheese
Queso, maíz y tocino. / Cheese, corn & bacon.
$4.2
Pastelito Carne Molida / Ground Beef
Con arroz
$4.2
La Michoacana Premium

La Michoacana Premium

4.5
(200+)
• Mexican • Latin American
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 26 min
"I got the pecan yogurt and it was amazing. I ordered a large and definitely didn't expect it would be this big. All of the fruit was soooo fresh and crisp. I would definitely order over and over again. I thought about ordering again today."
"Absolutely amazing. The Agua Fresca de Fresa / Fresh Flavored Water of Strawberry Milk is one of my favorite drinks of all time, the Elote en Vaso / Corn in a Cup is delicious, and the turkey torta was a nice size. Love this place, can't wait to try to frozen treats"
Yogur con Fruta / Yogurt with Fruit
Torta con mayonesa, lechuga, tomate, cebolla, queso, pimiento verde, rebanadas de pepino, aguacate y jalapeños. / Torta with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, green peppers, cucumber slices, avocado, and jalapeños.
$10.95
Fresas con Crema / Strawberries and Cream
Fresh strawberries with pistachio cream, crispy kataifi (shredded filo dough), and milk chocolate.
$10.85
Mango Mangoneada
Ice cream a elegir con syrup, crema batida y cobertura. / Your choice of ice cream with your choice of syrup, whipped cream and topping.
$9.14
Cóctel de Fruta / Fruit Cup
Your choice of chips with pickled pork skin, pico de gallo, cabbage, diced cucumbers and jicama, sour cream, Valentina hot sauce, Japanese peanuts, and avocado.
$9.28
Niko's Breakfast Club

Niko's Breakfast Club

4.5
(2k+)
• Salads • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 8.1 mi • 30 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Go to spot for breakfast. The Countryside Skillet , The 2. French Toast, Eggs & Meat, both fairly basic but delicious. Food always arrives well packaged and still hot(warm)."
"Pancakes were light and fluffy. The eggs were cooked well as I had asked and the bacon was crispy (which is a pet peeve I have with other food places)."
Countryside Skillet
A sizzling combination of bacon, ham, and sausage, potatoes, fresh mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Topped with cheddar and jack cheese, eggs any style, and a side of country gravy.
$16.92
Bacon
Two slices of French toast, dipped in our special batter, served with two eggs, two bacon strips, and two sausage links.
$6.93
Hungryman Omelette
Two pancakes, two eggs any style, two slices of bacon and two sausage links.
$16.47
2. French Toast, Eggs & Meat
This fine classic is crafted with our fresh roasted turkey, famous crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato on a triple deck of toasted bread.
$15.32
Tonto Burrito

Tonto Burrito

4.6
(100+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 30 min
"Cheap and delicious! Highly recommended the Hot Chettos Burrito! The veggie burrito was also good. Huge portion for the price. "
"The fries tasted old and stale. The burrito I ordered they didn't have I wanted to cancel my order but I couldn't it was too late they said they were preparing the order. The put one small ketchup cup in the bag for the big fry I ordered."
Fresh Water Large
Steak, fries, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole & cheese.
$4.68
Tacos
Onions & Cilantro
$3.89
California Burrito
3 Tacos with rice and beans on the side ( your choice of meat). Chicken and ground beef will substitute onion and cilantro for lettuce, tomato, sour cream and cheese)
$13.05
Asada Taco
Carne Asada, rice, beans, Hot Cheetos, and sour cream!
$3.49
Wing Snob

Wing Snob

4.5
(100+)
• American • Barbecue & Smokehouse
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
20% off on $40+
"10 Pack Minis thick pieces of chicken and quite larger than I expected. Chicken was crispy and moist. Regular Fries with garlic parm were crispy and well seasoned. Portion was larger than expected also. I will definitely order from here again. Price is worth the freshness."
"Street corn? More like street pizza. Disgusting in a cup. Also the fries taste blander than bland no seasoning."
10pc Traditional
Fresh, never frozen, deep fried bone-in wings. Includes a mix of flats and drums tossed in your favorite sauce.
$18.87
6pc Traditional
Fresh, never frozen, deep fried bone-in wings. Includes a mix of flats and drums tossed in your favorite sauce.
$13.9
10pc Boneless
Fresh, never frozen, boneless wings lightly dusted with our signature breading and tossed in your favorite sauce.
$15.56
6pc Boneless
Fresh, never frozen, boneless wings lightly dusted with our signature breading. Get them tossed in your favorite sauce
$10.32
Ked's Afro & Caribbean store

Ked's Afro & Caribbean store

African • Caribbean
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 26 min
MALTINA CLASSIC
MALTA GOYA 6 BOTTLES OF 12OZ EACH
$11.02
MALTA GOYA
INDOMIE ONIONS BY 40 FROM NIGERIA
$6.96
Indomie onions
Brand & origin: produced by praise export services ltd in ghana, this oil is traditionally processed and unrefined—meaning it's not refined, bleached, or deodorized—and contains no added coloring, pesticides, or fertilizers . volume: standard size is 500 ml (0.5 l) . nutrients: naturally rich in pro‑vitamin a (beta‑carotene) and vitamin e, which give it the distinctive deep red color and antioxidant properties . quality: labeled as virgin, unrefined, and cholesterol-free. whole palm fruit oil, not palm kernel oil . culinary uses commonly used in traditional african and caribbean recipes—ideal for soups, stews, jollof rice, egusi, okra, and sauces. good for high-heat cooking: stable for frying, sautéing and roasting due to its high saturated fat content and antioxidant properties . adds vibrant color and characteristic smoky-nutty flavor to dishes.
$23.83
NIREDS FOODS AFRICAN ROATED PEANUTS
MALTA MALTEX 6 BOTTLES
$7
Auntie Anne’s

Auntie Anne’s

4.6
(100+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 29 min
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Nuggets
Cinnamon and sugar make these little twists impossible to resist.
$6.11
Original Pretzel Nuggets
Bite-size salty pretzel nuggets that are baked fresh for you.
$6.42
Lemonade Mixers
Original lemonade twisted up with flavors like Blue Raspberry, Mango and Strawberry.
$5.09
Pepperoni Pretzel Nuggets
Bite-size pizza with pretzel dough. each one is topped with a pepperoni slice and a three cheese blend.
$7.83
PaQue Clau Venezuelan Food

PaQue Clau Venezuelan Food

4.6
(100+)
• Venezuelan • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 6.4 mi • 45 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"5 stars!!! Great taste, portion, really fresh. I would definitely order again!"
"It caused me indigestion, I would not order the pork again, it had a strange taste"
Sencilla de Pollo / Chicken Single
2 filetes de pollo, jamón, tocineta, queso blanco, queso amarillo, papas ralladas, lechuga, tomate, salsa tártara, ketchup, mostaza, salsa chick-fil-a y acompañado con papas fritas. / 2 chicken fillets, ham, bacon, white cheese, yellow cheese, shoestring potatoes, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, mustard, chick-fil-a sauce and served with fries.
$15.36
Malta / Malt
4 filetes de pollo y 1 filete de lomo, jamón, queso blanco, queso amarillo, salsa tártara, ketchup, mostaza, salsa Chick-fil-A y papas a la francesa. / 4 chicken fillets an 1 loin fillet, ham, white cheese, yellow cheese, tartar sauce, ketchup, mustard, Chick-fil-A sauce and French fries.
$4.26
Papas Locas / Locas Fries
Combo de 3 perritos más bebida de lata
$24.36
Combo de perros
180 gr de carne, jamón, tocineta, queso blanco queso amarillo, papas ralladas, lechuga, tomate, salsa tártara, ketchup, mostaza, salsa Chick-fil-A acompañado con papas fritas. / 180 gr of meat, ham, bacon, quite cheese, yellow cheese, shoestring potatoes, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, ketchup, mustard, Chick-fil-A sauce served with fries.
$18.43
Crave Cookies

Crave Cookies

4.7
(400+)
• American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 32 min
"If I could get this Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups everday I would. Fresh strawberries and the chocolate and pistachio cream with bits of pistachios chefs kiss!"
"The drink was so delicious and the oreo cheesecake cookies were flavorful, moist, the cookies were still fresh and the cookies are so big so it doent need to be ate in one sitting, perfect for sharing, and overall everything was just fantastic I will be trying again Create a Loaded Soda Crave Pack"
Crave Pack
Choose any 4 of our delicious, freshly baked cookies and save on each one. Mix and match your favorites for the perfect sweet fix—because one cookie is never enough!
$23.96
Six Pack
Because four cookies are great, but six? That's next-level indulgence. Choose any 6 of our giant, freshly baked cookies and save on each one. Whether you're sharing with friends or treating yourself (we won’t tell), the Crave 6-Pack gives you more of the flavors you love. Mix, match, and dive into cookie heaven!
$32.5
Crave Bites
10 x bite sized chocolate chip cookies. These 1 oz bites deliver the full flavor punch of our classic Milk Chocolate Chip cookies, perfectly portioned for your on-the-go lifestyle. *120 cals per cookie / 10 servings per container
$9.97
Crave Chocolate Chip
The LEGEND. The ONE AND ONLY. Loaded with Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips = cookie perfection.
$6.25
Burrito Guacamole

Burrito Guacamole

4.5
(90+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 24 min
Tacos
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
$4.13
El Parche Colombiano - 805 Kelly Ave

El Parche Colombiano - 805 Kelly Ave

4.5
(60+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 45 min
"Aunque no llego lo que pedí estaba delicioso"
"No se si es el restaurante pero acá faltan productos y esto está quemado"
Corriantazo
plato tradicianal columbiano, con sopa, arroz, principio,proteina,acompanate, ensalada y bebida
$14.62
Empanada
Mango, papaya, manzana, melon, fresa, kiwi, banano, uva, crema de leche, dulce de mora y helado
$4
Bandeja Paisa
accompando con arroz, juevos, bebida y pan
$25
Ensalada De Fruta
Sobrebarriga asada acompanada de arroz, papa frita, patacon y ensalada
$14.18
La Michoacana Platinum - 2 Ohio St

La Michoacana Platinum - 2 Ohio St

4.5
(30+)
• Mexican • American
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 44 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Yogur con Fruta Mediano / Medium Yogurt with Fruit
Creamy vanilla ice cream dipped in rich chocolate, topped with crunchy nuts and colorful sprinkles.
$9.55
Paleta de Leche / Milk Popsicle
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$4.33
Fresas con Crema Grande / Large Strawberries with Cream
Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
$10.95
Paletas de Agua / Water Popsicle
Freshly squeezed orange juice.
$4.29
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.3
(1k+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 35 min
"Mad for Mozza Burger and onion rings the burger meat was good quality just the flavor a good burger should have and the mozzarella sticks were a good addition!"
"Nothing great about this burger. you're not giving any choice on if you want condiments. my burger came in a cardboard box with no ketchup or Mayo the burger was warm but really didn't have any taste. I paid for sauteed mushrooms and I can count seven mushrooms pieces on the burger. not a lot of fries either. I won't be ordering again for the price I paid."
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$15.94
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$16.55
Mad for Mozza Burger
A 100% beef burger topped with American cheese and Mozzarella Cheese Sticks on a brioche bun with a side of tomato sauce for dipping. It really is easy to be cheesy.
$16.05
OREO® Milk Shake
Made with premium vanilla ice cream and OREO® cookie pieces. Topped with whipped cream.
$6.43
WeCook Kitchens

WeCook Kitchens

4.2
(100+)
• Jerk Stir Fry • Nigerian
$0 delivery fee • 20.0 mi • 53 min
"Amazing!!! They’re food and spices are soooo authentic- fresh to order AND, they’re customer service is impeccable! "
"Jerk chicken was dry. Says it come with a side and they gave me cornbread and not a. actual size and the portions are super small. Then we order $29 brisket and it was 2 pcs of brisket and another pc of cornbread. Waste of money, we wont be going back! Yams were fine"
Egusi Soup
Egusi soup is native to West Africa. It is made with ground egusi seeds to give the soup a unique flavor. It is served with fufu, eba, or banku
$45.4
*Jamaican Style Oxtails (Comes with Rice)
Oxtail served with a selection of sides including vegetarian options like corn bread and steamed cabbage, various rice dishes, traditional meat pies, and plantains
$53.07
*Fried Rice (Chicken/Beef)
Fried rice with choice of chicken or beef, seasoned with Caribbean spices
$16.17
Jerk Chicken (3 Pieces)
Vegan
$18.05
Edible

Edible

4.4
(60+)
• Gifts • Desserts
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 45 min
Mini Flower Bouquet & Fruit Box Bundle
Simple but sweet, this combo covers all the bases. Enjoy a 6-count box of our famous strawberries dipped in Edible Signature Chocolate® alongside a mini flower bouquet. *Flowers may vary from image shown.
$39.99
Bobbi the Bear
This stuffed bear is somehow even cuter (and softer!) IRL.
$16.98
Riveting Roses & Dipped Fruit
Enjoy a beautiful bouquet with 6ct dipped fruit. *Flowers may vary from image shown.
$62.18
Occasion Balloons
Assorted balloons for various occasions. Choose from: Happy Birthday, Thank You, Get Well, Smile, Happy Anniversary, Congrats, I Love You, Thinking of You and Good Luck. *Balloon design may vary.
$11.94
China Cook

China Cook

4.6
(3k+)
• Chinese • Noodles
$0 delivery fee
"Came home from work 40 minutes after it was delivered and it was still hot (I had my mom bring it in from outside) DELICIOUS. INCREDIBLY WELL PACKED. Never disappointed! Thank you china cook! Best Crab Rangoon in town! "
"spicier General Tso's Chicken than a lot of other places which is awesome. the best Crab Rangoon (6)from any otherlocal place by far"
Crab Rangoon (6)
Hot and spicy. Tender chunks of chicken lightly battered, deep-fried, and sauteed in chef's special orange sauce.
$6.78
Pot Stickers (10)
Hot and spicy. Boneless chicken chunks, marinated and quickly fried until crispy then sauteed with red pepper in our special sauce. Highly recommended.
$7.17
Shrimp or Beef Fried Rice
Combo of beef, shrimps, chicken, and vegetable.
$9.51
Chicken or BBQ Pork Fried Rice
Crispy, deep-fried chicken in house sauce.
$8.75
China House

China House

4.6
(400+)
• Chinese • Armenian
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Plain Fried Rice was AMAZING! Ordering a large for today!"
"The Governor Chicken was good, spicy and flavorful, the Crab Rangoon(6) were yummy! The Vegetable Egg Rolls(2) were great and crispy! I would order again!"
Egg Rolls(2)
***containing peanuts***
$5.63
Crab Rangoon(6)
Hot and spicy.
$9.06
Orange Chicken
***containing peanuts***
$14.13
Shrimp Fried Rice
Soft Thick Spaghetti like Noodle served with Meat of Your Choice, Celary, Bean Sprouts, Green and White Onion, and Bok Choy.
$13.12
Dragon Light

Dragon Light

4.5
(40+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
"Egg rolls are the best!! Fried rice is my favorite."
"Always good,never disappoints."
Egg Roll
Beef, shrimp & cabbage with peanut butter
$5.22
Crab Rangoon
Pineapple, green pepper & tomato mixed with sweet & sour sauce on top of batter fried white meat chicken
$9.53
Shrimp Fried Rice
Sliced tender steak blended with green onion, mushroom & sauteed with wine & oyster sauce
$11.55
Chicken Fried Rice
Shrimp, BBQ pork, chicken, egg, green pepper, onion & bea sprouts, stir fried with rice noodles & curry
$10.53

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