Best Chinese Restaurants in Lincoln Square (60625)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: June 2026
Our Top Pick
Great Sea Restaurant
Lollipop wings with a loyal following anchored by classic Cantonese-American mains.
Notable Picks
8.4
A long-running Albany Park dining room that wins on craveable Cantonese-American classics, with the lollipop wings as the undeniable centerpiece. The food lands best when you order one wing portion, add a beef entrée for contrast, and keep the rest to proven standards like fried rice and wonton soup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lollipop chicken wings, Mongolian beef, Combination fried rice
What Makes it Special: Lollipop wings with a loyal following anchored by classic Cantonese-American mains.
#2
Shanghai Inn
8.1
A busy Lincoln Square staple built around big portions and familiar Chinese-American standards that travel well. It’s strongest when you skip over-ordering and stick to two proteins plus one rice/noodle—egg rolls and Mongolian beef are reliable anchors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Egg rolls, Mongolian beef, Spicy and sour soup
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood Chinese-American favorites with generous portions.
Worthy Picks
#3
Wok Cuisine
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A dependable Albany Park takeout-and-delivery kitchen that hits the classic Chinese-American lane with a wide menu and steady execution. Best results come from sticking to their most-ordered staples—fried rice plus one sauced chicken entrée—and saving experiments for later.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet and spicy chicken wings, Orange chicken, Chicken fried rice
What Makes it Special: Large classic menu with reliable takeout execution in Albany Park.
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
A Lincoln Square takeout standby focused on fast, familiar Chinese-American comfort with a few house specialties that locals return to. Keep the order simple—house fried rice plus one main like Mongolian beef or sesame chicken—so everything arrives hot and consistent.
Must-Try Dishes:
House fried rice, Mongolian beef, Orange chicken
What Makes it Special: Fast, value-forward Chinese takeout with strong fried rice fundamentals.
7.7
A casual Albany Park spot with a Korean-Chinese leaning menu where the comfort comes from saucy, familiar classics done with hearty portions. It’s best when you order one staple like Mongolian beef and add dumplings or an appetizer rather than stacking multiple mains.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mongolian beef, Pot stickers, Egg rolls
What Makes it Special: Korean-Chinese comfort staples alongside classic Chinese favorites.
#6
China Hut
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A neighborhood takeout counter near Western/Lawrence that’s built for quick Chinese-American dinner specials with a few spicier options mixed in. It performs best when you stick to straightforward stir-fries and sauced classics rather than ordering across too many categories.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jalapeno chicken, String bean chicken, Sweet and sour chicken
What Makes it Special: Quick, value-driven takeout with a spicy-leaning comfort-food lane.
#7
Asian Garden
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
A small Western Ave neighborhood spot that works best as a reliable, low-friction pickup for familiar Chinese standards. The move is to order one lunch special or one main plus fried rice, keeping it simple so timing and texture stay in your favor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kung pao beef lunch special, Beef fried rice, Mongolian beef
What Makes it Special: Simple neighborhood Chinese takeout with dependable lunch specials.
7.5
A newer Lincoln Square dumpling-focused shop that’s most satisfying when you treat it like a tight, snackable meal: dumplings first, then one bun or a small side. It’s a useful stop for dumpling cravings without the time commitment of a full banquet menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dumplings, Sesame bun, Soup dumplings
What Makes it Special: Dumpling-first menu built for quick, focused ordering.