08/02/06

THIS PLACE IS SOOOOOO FANTASTIC!!!!

by imlugan

On a day off, I always try to go to their buffet. They have so many items to choose from - and the selections aren't off the "cheap" menu. You can get sushi at the buffet, crab rangoon, chicken & mushrooms (one of my faves!), etc. I have never been disappointed with anything on the buffet - they even have fried chicken (which, surprising, is quite good)! It's crowded, so be prepared to wait - and to take over an hour for lunch because of the crowds.

Their dinner prices are very reasonable, including the drink menu. Various sushi selections are presented in a mini boat - with the pieces of sushi as "passengers" in the boat. Very cute idea - and it's neat that they invest so much $$ in items for presentation.

My very favorite item is shrimp & lobster sauce. The shrimp is/are huge - like mini lobsters!!! The sauce is perfect - I'm drooling just thinking about it. I've never had an item that I didn't like from any of the menus (Thai, Chinese, Japanese).

The serve people are very attentive and kind. I remember when this was a small carry-out place - good to see them do so well!!!! Their new place is quite large, the parking lot is huge and with the good reviews THEY ARE ALWAYS CROWDED.

• Pros: Good service, excellent quality food, great prices. No complaints here!
• Cons: Crowds - but that's what happens when a place gets good reviews!

04/29/09

If you're willing to wait for great food...

by javend

If you live in the North side of Chicago it's easy to find a Chinese, Thai or Japanese restaurant but if you're in the South side of Chicago it isn't. Everyone knows about this restaurant especially if you're from the South side, I guess that's why it gets full and waiting can be up to an hour. If you love Thai and Japanese food it's worth the wait especially if it's affordable and comes in a big serving. I like the fact that you get your money's worth.

Unfortunately since the environment isn't cozy but more family style the service tends to be sloppy and rude. Everything is great but they should upgrade the decor and re-evaluate there staff.

• Pros: Food, Food, Food
• Cons: Service, Parking, Long wait

05/27/08

Big Portions at affordable prices

by djchitown

I have gone to this restaurant a number of times and the food is always delcious. Parking can be a challenge and they area always packed. But if you want great Chinese or Thai food this is the place to go. The service is fast and very professional. I just don't like eating in very crowded restaurants.

• Pros: Prices, Service, Quantity and Quality of food
• Cons: Too crowded

05/03/08

YUM

by bling76

The food is great and so is the service everyone is always accommodating and wants to make your time there great. It has a great mix of traditional Chinese, Thai and Japanese food the menu is huge, my boyfriend and I make the long drive to come to this restaurant. The food comes out quickly and it is so good. They can make anything as spicy or as not for you?it is busy but it never feels cramped or crowded?we are always seated promptly.

11/01/06

Best Chinese Resurant in Chicago

by rayray084

I love Chi Tung and so does my family whenever my family decides to meet we always pick here. Their prices are reasonable and you get a lot of food you could share a large with 2 or 3 people. I will say that they can get pretty crowded so if you go make reservations or get there early. My favorite dish is the Pad Thai. Also when they say it's spicy it's really spicy. If youre in the area stop there and go for lunch or dinner you won't be disappointed.

10/17/06

SUSHI-BAR, CHINESE, JAPANESE, THAI FOOD....NEED I SAY MORE?

by latingirl_j

Unfortunately, I've only been to this place once...but I can't wait to go back. This place has a super duper menu, like I said, Sushi, Chinese, Japanese, Thai...and it's all very very good. Plus they have a buffet...ohh! Even better! The service is very prompt and nice, pricing is very affordable, the wait is a little bit much since it's such a wanted place, also the parking is tight, but all of it worth the wait!

09/22/06

BEST IN CHICAGO - WORTH THE DRIVE

by shecat88

Go here, just GO! It rocks. They have 3 HUGE menus of Japanese, Thai, and Chinese. There is something for everyone. I go 2 times a week. The service is quick and polite, and entertaining. The prices are SO reasonable. If you live in the city . . drive here ( theres Parking!) it is worth it, and you would not be alone. Chi - Tung - Chi FUN

• Pros: food, service, quick wait
• Cons: NOTHING!

09/08/06

The Home Delivery and Sit Down Salivation of the South Side, Awesome Japanese Food Too

by thepeterfilesblogofcomedy

And then there came to Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Beverly, Mount Greenwood and surrounding communities a miracle of cuisine in the now expanded restaurant known as Chi Tung, slayer of appetites.

Named after the great warrior chef of the Tongue Dynasty, Chi Tung follows in the glorious tradition of plentiful and mouthwatering food at low prices that made him Emporer of all lands that he chose to deliver to. Such was his nobility and generosity, that Chi Tung delivered farther and wider than most restaurants, but profited by it, as his loyal customers often ordered from afar, though could not resist visits to his wonderous shrine next to CVS on Kedzie just South of 95th Street.

Not content to serve food from his own land only, Chi Tung sought wizards from Thailand and Japan to bring him magic recipies from those countries, with so many recipes that now Chi Tung offers three different take out menus full of succulent dishes from the mildest to the hottest palate, all served without the accursed MSG.

The mighty Chi's sucess has been so great that his temple was forced to move and expand into its current giant quarters, yet still the faithful come from miles around, often preferring pick-up than wait for the giant and luxurious seating, closely packed that it may be, more romantic as the night passes on and the crowd thins, the glow of a majestic meal singing sweetly in the night.

So many choices. Large means LARGE. A meal for two, or three, if you are nuns or models. Spicy warnings are not to be ignored. Mild dishes are quite good.

Overall, it really is a great place to eat. Delivery a modest $2.00.

I give it 10 Tungs.

(The Chi Tung's managers pronounce it "Chee Tounge" not "Shy Tounge", but they'll never correct you if you get it wrong.)

Peter, Restaurant Reviewer and Spell Wrecker

The Peter Files Blog of Comedy, Satire and Commentary

• Pros: Highest quality food, fun, exciting ambience
• Cons: Crowded but you often meet friends and neighbors you've missed! Lot parking is tight, but this is the South side, lots of nearby side street parking

06/21/06

Great eats

by cubs114

This place has the greatest food. It hoenstly lives up to the hype. It's always busy. So on the weekend I definately would make reservations. The lunch buffet is great and super cheap. Plus the food isn't expensive for dinner and the give you soooo much it's ridiculous.

• Pros: Great value, nice atmosphere, wide variety of food
• Cons: busy, loud, sometimes parking can be a hassle

07/21/05

Excellent Food in a friendly atmosphere!

by tenor212

I'm from New York and on a recent trip to Chicago, someone recommended this place to me. I'm usually skeptical when I see a place that offers several asian cuisines. This may be the one place that does all of them extremely well. I sampled a variety of foods, and delicious is an understatement. The egg rolls, the moo shoo pork, and the eel rolls were fresh and made to perfection! I would go back in an instant on my next trip!

• Pros: Food, Service, Value
• Cons: None