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Welcome To Mon Lung
Mon Lung, a longstanding Chinese seafood restaurant in Chicago, has been a favorite since 1976. Known for its generous portions and top-quality ingredients, this cozy spot offers a range of delectable dishes. From signature egg rolls to flavorful fried rice, each item on the menu is a culinary delight. The attentive service and welcoming atmosphere add to the overall dining experience. Be sure to try their Kung Pao Chicken lunch special and savor the mouthwatering flavors. With a loyal customer base and a rich history, Mon Lung is a neighborhood staple that continues to impress with its delicious offerings.
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Mon Lung
Welcome to Mon Lung, a beloved Chinese seafood restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of dishes in a casual yet classy atmosphere, Mon Lung provides a range of options suitable for everyone. From lunch specials like Kung Pao Chicken and Sweet N' Sour Chicken to appetizers like Crab Rangoon and Teriyaki Chicken, there is something for every palate.
Customers rave about the high-quality ingredients, large portions, and friendly staff at Mon Lung. As one reviewer mentioned, the dishes are even yummier when eaten at the restaurant compared to takeout. The signature egg rolls and fried rice receive constant praise, with other dishes such as orange chicken, Hong Kong steak, and salt and pepper shrimp also impressing diners.
In addition to the delicious food, Mon Lung offers a welcoming atmosphere with attentive service. The owner is known for providing great recommendations, and the selection of beers and wines adds to the experience. While some may find the dishes good enough, many loyal customers keep coming back for more.
So, if you're in the neighborhood, make sure to stop by Mon Lung for a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds satisfied and your heart full. With a longstanding reputation for excellence, this restaurant is sure to become one of your favorites in no time.
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“ A favorite since 2006! This week Mon Lung catered our office's Lunar New Year lunch for 50 people and it got raving reviews! It feels high end for such a cozy spot! Great ingredients, large portions, and friendly staff that was easy to work with. A must stop spot when I'm in the neighborhood! ”
“ I have eaten here over 10 different times... Their dining room recently re-opened and although I have gotten take out in the past, the dishes are certainly yummier when eaten there. While there are other Chinese places in the area, this is definitely a neighborhood staple having been here for over 4 decades. I had to try the signature egg rolls and fried rice because everyone always raves about them and they are absolutely 10/10 (seriously!) I also tried the orange chicken, Hong Kong steak, chicken lo mein, stir fried fish with veggies, pepper garlic chicken, salt and pepper shrimp, hot and sour soup, egg foo young, egg drop soup, Singapore vermicelli, crab rangoon and the pot stickers. EVERY SINGLE DISH SLAPPED!! The service is always very friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. The owner always has great recommendations and they serve cold beer and wine! Can't wait to keep working my way through their menu. ”
“ Food is delicious every time and the egg rolls are my favorite along with beef and fried rice dishes. Service is attentive and food comes out in a timely manner. Selection of beers in nice too, plus I liked the ambiance --they played some good jams while I enjoyed my food. thank you ”
“ I enjoyed it. Cozy dining room with great service. Nothing spectacular about the food. Good enough. ”
“ Been going here for years! The food never disappoints! The service has always been great! I just wish they open the restaurant to dine in soon. ”
“ The food at Mon Lung is great & is a go-to in our household. The pot stickers are a must with whatever you order! ”
“ The food is always delivered hot, delicious and amazing portions. Absolutely my "go to" Chinese place!! yummy!! ”
“ There's a viral TikTok video that state that you should look for a Chinese restaurant with 3.5 stars for the most authentic experience. I don't want to mess up Mon Lung's 3.5 rating, but I had to round up because I was very happy with my food. My friend and I ordered potstickers, shrimp fried rice, and cashew chicken. The potstickers were my FAVORITE. The breading on there was fantastic. The other dishes were solid too. Delivery was within the given timeframe. The delivery guy even started to go up the 60 stairs to get to my apartment after I buzzed him in. It was very thoughtful but frankly unnecessary because I told him I'd come down. I hate to torture others with climbing those things! Thanks for great food, Mon Lung! I'll order again. ”
“ Okay, I'm a fan! I've only ordered take-out here once on a whim, but I have a hunch that Mon Lung will be a more consistent presence in my life. It was getting late on a Tuesday night and I didn't have food prepared at home. My go-to Asian spot around the block was closed on Tuesdays so I was on the hunt for something quick, close, yet would hit the spot for Chinese comfort food. I remembered reading somewhere online that a chef really liked the chicken here. I wouldn't be able to tell you which chef or where I read this, but that fact always stuck in the back only head. I just didn't have the opportunity to venture to Mon Lung until now... since it was just far enough away to be outside of my usual radius for something quick. If you're paying by credit card, you would need to order online. Their website connects directly to slickmenus.com and it was really easy to order. I ordered: A small hot & sour soup A mapo tofu (one size) A large orange chicken I was very happy. This food was so comforting. In my opinion, there are maybe just 1 or 2 spots in Wicker Park that provide that authentic mom & pop style, cooked in a wok, don't need extra packs of fake soy sauce, comes-with-white-rice-without-needing-to-ask kinda place. I didn't order this famous chicken that a chef had mentioned before (I think it must be their "Mon Lung Chicken") so I'll have to order that the next time. I'm already eyeing their Hunan Beef, Hong Kong Steak, and Szechuan String Beans. A note: their hot & sour soup is on the sweeter side (versus sour) and that was new to me but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Their mapo tofu also had shrimp in it (also new for me) and had more of a gravy sauce versus a chili-oil and doubanjiang/ spicy bean sauce as the base. It was not spicy, but maybe their style is more distinctly Cantonese and mild? My habit is to always attribute a reason to something or at least try to find a reason but in this case I don't know. I still really liked the food. I feel that it is good in my bones and it's a variation of the food I grew up eating. To sum it up, Mon Lung is the perfect place for quick mid-week Chinese take-out ... AND they are open Tuesdays! ”
