Best Family Friendly Favorites Chinese Restaurants in Lincoln Square
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Shanghai Inn
High-volume neighborhood Chinese-American favorites with generous portions.
Notable Picks
#1
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
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.
#3
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.