We happily drive 40 min just to eat here! Since moving to Chicago 25 years ago, this spot has been my go-to for amazing "Korean Chinese" food. While it’s quite a drive from where I live, the hospitality, consistent food quality, and affordability make it well worth the trip. From the moment you arrive, the owner’s warm greeting sets the tone, and we’re often served by the same server—a sign of a happy and well-run establishment. As someone with experience in the F&B industry, this speaks volumes. Happy employees lead to happy customers. Our usual order includes 짜장면 (black bean noodles), 짬뽕 (spicy seafood noodles), and 탕수육 (sweet & sour pork). Occasionally, we’ll add dishes like 깐풍기 (crispy garlic chicken) or 고추잡채 (stir-fried spicy peppers and pork). Every dish is flavorful, generously portioned, and consistently delicious. It’s clear that this restaurant has built a strong reputation and continues to serve its community with pride.

06/30/24 I ordered today thru grubhub for a pick up. I’ve actually ordered and ate at this location before so I’m surprised with my experience. Pick up was today at 1:45-1:55, I arrive and three ladies walk past me, don’t even greet or ask if I need anything since I’m just standing there. Literally waited more than I should to even get my order and even talk to anyone. If busy, I would understand but currently they’re not at all, and that is not an exaggeration. My partners orange chicken was okay, I’ll give that 4 stars. I ordered the chow mein with shrimp. An expensive chow mein- but I’m literally missing the noodles. It is filled with just shrimp and lettuce and vegetables and in a soup/liquid. I thought I had a soup when I opened it. I attached a photo for reference. I ate all the shrimp which were okay, nothing crazy. The soup/liquid is alright, I’m surprised I could have very little flavor in something drenched with so much. Honestly I dislike my entire experience and food, for a pricey items that honestly are not. If this is THEIR version of chow mein please skip it and never order. Don’t expect to be greeted or spoken too unless you look a certain way too probably. I definitely won’t be ordering here again.

Take out place. One table there. Sweet n sour pork, look like fried in old oil. Fried rice, nice flavor, could use a little dark soy flavor. But.. carrots? Peas, um not usual. Where’s the egg and bean sprouts? Catering to neighborhood, perhaps… might go back for the rice but order without carrots.

This restaurant is amazing. Foods are delicious with affordable price. The lady at the counter is super nice and friendly. I would give them more than 5 stars. I highly recommend this place.

A great restaurant that I frequent often. Both Pho and rice dishes are my favorites. We had the pork chop and squids. All around delicious. Price is fair and appropriate. Service was wonderful. Place is clean and spacious. All good. Go here.

My brother took me to this restaurant for a late lunch. He recommended the pork chop rice with egg, so I tried it. It was very good, much better than another near-by Vietnamese Pho place. The pork chop was very tasty and tender. Portion was reasonable for the price. We also tried the traditional Pho noodles. It was also good, but I preferred the pork chop better rice better. Service was very good with friendly staff. Go ahead and give this place a try.

Betty at the front is the nicest and most welcoming! Fantastic family restaraunt. Some of the best Chinese food in Chicago around!

Authentic and priced Chinese food around. Sweetest family owned business, this is a must visit. The lemon pepper chicken wings are a hidden gem!

Where do I begin? I visited the hibachi grill for the dinner experience on October 11 as a surprise birthday gift from a friend. It was my first time at a hibachi restaurant, and I was blown away by the experience. The atmosphere was lively and vibrant, filled with the sounds of sizzling grills and laughter. The chef was incredibly entertaining, expertly flipping food, creating amazing flame tricks, and engaging with diners throughout the meal. The highlight of the night was not just the performance but also the food—the flavors were out of this world! Each dish was a delightful masterpiece, cooked to perfection right in front of us. The combination of fresh ingredients and skillful preparation made for a truly unforgettable meal. After such an amazing experience, I made a promise to myself that I would return soon to partake in these delicious festivities again. I did just that on December 22, and once again, it did not disappoint. The food was just as mouthwatering as I remembered, and the service was impeccable; the staff was attentive without being intrusive. The restaurant was spotless, which added to the overall positive dining experience. Everything seemed to run like a well-oiled machine, and I couldn't help but appreciate the efficiency with which the entire operation was handled. I left feeling satisfied and eager for my next visit!

One word: AMAZING!!!! I’m always reluctant to try new hibachi spots because we are loyal to another spot that will remain unnamed LOL. However, after today I am a believer!!! Johnny made the best meal ever for our birthday dinner !!! And was also entertaining!! New Star does not disappoint !! If you’re hesitant don’t be!! Go!! The food is so delicious from start to finish!!! You also get a lot of food for your dollar!! I’m impressed and so happy we came here!! I can’t wait to come back with more people!!

STAY AWAY! Crooked establishment. For the lunch special, they charge an extra $1 for chicken fried rice, but the rice doesn’t even have chicken. The portions are extremely small, and the meal doesn’t include a drink or egg rolls. My order was ready in less than two minutes, which is highly suspicious. I will never return to this place. If you’re paying with a credit card, be cautious. The lady at the front will press the tip button on the card reader without asking you. She pressed the 10% tip option for my takeaway order. Their response to complaints makes it seem like they believe credit card holders don’t know how to use the machine properly. This is a very dishonest, rip-off joint.

I go for the Kung Pow Chicken & a side order of Combination fried rice. They serve up many of the favorites of the take out menu. Enjoy

I placed an order online and then i decided to change my mind to eat inside. They came and told me I couldn’t sit and eat because they charge a price to sit and eat. Which is ridiculous because if you buy food at a restaurant i didn’t know they charge to eat inside the venue too. The lady was very rude and i felt disrespected. If i could give them a negative star i would. I would not recommend eating here if you’re not prepared to pay to sit inside and be hammered over to leave with your food . Everything below negative 0

I used to love eating here, but I don’t know what happened. recently they have been giving me some very light color fried rice twice now and it taste very bland. I call before about it and they came with it better and now here we go again 😢. I don’t wanna keep complaining .idk if there might be a new person cooking but This was my “go to”Chinese place but now I need to find another one. ….Ps. I ordered combination fried rice. I don’t know if they all like that though. And I barely see any green onions. HOWEVER!! I lovvveeeee the egg rolls

If I could give -0 start I would be, I just walked in the place first thing I saw a real dirty nasty place, however I tried to give them a chance to try the food, then I'm ordering and thinking what I want to add to the order at the same time the phone rings and the lady in front leaves me talking alone, she was very rude to me, she has no idea what customer service is about. I ending up not taking anything from here I will never come back to this place.

Good portions, quick service, and tasty Chinese cuisine.

Food was decent but customer service was not. The workers are so rude and disrespectful, with no help regarding the menu selection. I came in with a group and ordered two orders of the AYCE sushi which the waitress gave us attitude about. Do not come here if you’re visiting Chicago or even a local to Chinatown! Horrible restaurant hospitality for a new shop that hasn’t even been here for 5+ years.

Dined here twice, both were very good! Service was ok, you order yourself through the ipad and the server much confirm order We ordered egged shrimp, veggie, pork, beef, some drink and braised squab Food portion is kinds small but I will say the food taste very good! Since it is new and obviously recently remodeled, the restaurant is very clean and bright and restroom is clean

Overall, the food was ok. The chicken was salty. I think the chef used the wrong soy sauce. The short ribs are also salty. The beef stew was excellent. The tender and flavor were just perfect. Service is very good. Parking is limited.

The food was a tid salty and the portions were a little small for it's price. The sweet and sour pork had little too no sauce so it was very dry. Lobster noodle was decent. It came with two lobster, pretty average size, noodles were seasoned and al dente. There is free parking in the back. Service was good and the place is nice. They kept the interior the same as the Thai place before it. Place is a little cramped but there's about 15 tables there and a bar.

DO I REALLY NEED TO SAY MORE?😍 I been ordering from here for years Best Chicago Chinese fried rice & egg foo young! They do not play about the portions ! And it’s so affordable what more can I ask for. Food ALWAYS steaming fresh and so fresh period i love it here . Don’t be fooled because their by an alley very clean & greaaattt customer service she’s so wholesome and sweet been there since I was a kid!

WOW was this Chinese food amazing. I just got over a stomach bug and was craving some egg drop soup. I decided to order from China Snack for the first time and got egg drop soup, beef/broccoli, and sweet/sour pork. EVERYTHING was some of these best I’ve ever had. Portions are massive also. I emptied everything out to my glass ware for storage and shocked how full everything is. **CASH ONLY**

It doesn't look inviting but the food is delicious 😋you will not be disappointed. All the food is made fresh so call in or be prepared to wait a little but it's worth it.

This used to be my go to spot for Chinese food, I decided to give it one last shot hoping it was the last cook that made me want to discontinue spending my coins here. But, oh no, it’s this establishment! I had ordered a spicy shrimp fried rice not burned rice with huge chunks onions in it! So, um, yea, I’m done with this place. They minus well close down bc they done fell off 🚮