House of Fortune

Great place to eat. Good food fair prices

Have visited House Of Fortune many times. The food along with the service is great. Wonderful place to go to when in Chinatown or after a White Sox game.

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Exactly as the reviews stated. Excellent food, comfortable atmosphere and friendly service. Moo Shoo Pork and Beef Tenderloin with tomatoes and peppers were awesome! We will definitely return.

Excellent food and also excellent service during eating (free water and tea, extra rice, fortune cookie). I recommend this place to everybody who likes chinese cuisine.

Best place for Chinese food in Chicago. The lunch special is phenomenal. $5.50 for a pot of tea, cup of soup, crab rangoon, endless white rice and a plate of whatever you ordered! It doesn't get better than that. My roommate and I go weekly and the staff knows us well! Try it out!

We placed an order with the expected delivery of 45 minutes; however, we did not receive our food 2 hours later. Unbelievable because I only live within a mile of the restaurant. I called the restaurant to inform them of the poor delivery time and was told that 'everyone ordered at one time'. Really?! Though the food may be good at the restaurant, when we received our food, the presentation and taste quality was subpar at best. My recommendation is to either improve your delivery service or don't offer delivery!

I have ordered from House of Foourtune five or six times and not only is the food very good, they are very prompt with delivery and very nice to deal with. Would order again. Kevin

Super hot and sour soup; the best orange beef; lemon chicken extremely good; potstickers great; portions are generous and prices are fair. Another great chinatown restaurant!

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This is the only place my family goes to in Chinatown. The food is exceptional. The owner is always there with a friendly greeting. Rock salt shrimp without the shell is outatanding. We usually order two! Also the governors chicken is outstanding. Definitely best Chinese food I've had

I always try to bring guests here for the peking duck, which they wrap for you at the table. The other dishes are generally pretty good as well.

Blend food. Never had Peking Duck so uh...forgot their spices i reckon. Attentive service. Nice enough people. Kind of them to roll the duck. Else I would have given it one star. Certainly not worth a repeat.

Came in on a random cold day to eat with my family and I had to say the place was quite empty so we were reserved about our decision. The food came out and we ate like hungry fiends. Food was alright, though a bit greasy in our opinion. The staff was attentive and tried to offer some signature dishes, but we still got our way since we knew what we wanted.

Love HOF! I've been dining there for years now. The staff is attentive, the prices are reasonable and the food is great. Fan favorites: beef with Beijing sauce and the Mongolian combo. PS, the drinks are cheap, too.

My friend and I decided to check this place out during the Chinatown summer fest earlier this summer. Because it was both of our first times in the neighborhood, we pretty much blindly chose a place without any real expectations. Thankfully, house of fortune ended up being great! We ordered crab Rangoon to start, an excellent choice. Very full of crab and cream cheese, which I always enjoy! For the main dishes, we went with a Szechwan chicken and a shrimp lo mein. While the noodles were not the same as lo mein dishes I've tried in the past, we were pleasantly surprised by how much we liked them! The service wasn't the best, but I'd attribute that to the fact that they were likely 5x busier than an average day due to the festival. I always love me some goooood Chinese food :)

My food took an hour and a half to get to my place. Then sesame chicken was bland and soggy, but that my have been because it was sitting in the back seat of a car for so long. I live in the south loop on the 11th floor, I can see chinatown if I lean out my window. The driver must have either walked it over or intentionally drove right past my house to deliver to everyone else first. I also got the ribs appetizer and it was literally a mixed bag, they were all different sizes, they could have come from a whole family of pigs. There's this place in Naperville called House of Emperor. They do a ribs appetizer that looks on the surface like a carry out container filled 3/4 with this delicious spicy boiling hot barbecue sauce. Half a dozen of the tenderest ribs you'll ever eat are floating in it and as you lift one out of the container the meat literally disintegrates off the bone, splashing into that red sea. Cut to 5 minutes later when you're trying to fish the last delicious morsels that have sunk to the bottom with a pair of chopsticks like a crack addict. I only bring this up because that's the whole reason I order ribs from Chinese restaurants, House of Fortune is no House of Emperor. The most important thing is that this is the first Chinese delivery I've gotten all year that actually gives you fortune cookies. Lao Tze Chuan will make you better food faster, but they won't give you a fortune cookie.

It was my first time in Chicago and instead of trying a deep dish pizza we opted for some Asian food and it was a good decision. My friend and I split an order of the Peking duck and I am still thinking about how delicious it was, even 4 days later! The service was awesome, they were all very friendly and helpful. We got complimentary soup at the beginning and also a small bowl of dessert at the end of the meal. Both were super good. Would definitely come back if I ever visit Chicago again!

Whoever said the food is great here is non chinese.

Been coming here for 15 years. Just had 23 people there for a wonderful lunch. Not one complaint and the owner chose the luncheon dishes for us. Great place..stay away from the tourist traps farther north up the street and in the new China town north of 22nd street.

Best Lo me in noodles I've ever tried. Everything was delicious. They were very nice with the kids and gave them easy-to-use chopsticks

We are from the near west suburbs and came across HOF a little over 10 years ago when my wife started ordering from there when she worked at UIC. We started going there and never have stopped. It's our "go to" for Chinese. The food is really good and fresh..never a disappointment. The staff is friendly and eager to take care of us. They accommodate our larger groups and are very kid friendly. We love the hot and sour soup, shrimp with spicy salt, egg foo young, and if you are adventurous, ask Charlie to make you something off of the "real" Chinese menu. There is generally parking available on street. We love this place! I also use HOF for carry out. The food is piping hot, and the way it is packed, it's still hot when I get it back to the 'burbs.

I've been coming to this restaurant for about 8 years and it is the absolute best restaurant in Chinatown. Maybe in the whole city. The food is always fresh and plentyful. The veggies crisp. The meat tender. The customer service is excellent and the place is always immaculate. Definately a 5 star place and a great energy and atmosphere! Great job and great consistency House of Fortune. And rhe waiter Henry is a sweatheart and provides excellent personal service. My entire family will only dine at this restaurant! :)

As authentic Chinese as it gets, right in Chinatown. The staff was super-friendly and attentive. The food was great, especially the Potstickers. Most-importantly, the drinks were insanely cheap...

I have been eating in Chinatown for many years. I love House of Fortune. The place is nice and roomy and not pretentious and the waitstaff are always the same and friendly. Beyond the fact that my family and I, my parents, and my friends are always treated very well... THE FOOD is delicious and consistently good! Great portions at a fair price. Tons of choice. My highest recommendation.

Absolutely delicious. Best orange chicken I've ever had. The manager checked in and was really polite. The staff was great and the portions very generous.

Definitely go here! Best Cantonese and Mandarin food you will have!!!! In my book, I give it a 100 stars! Best food in my life... Hands down, reasonable lunch price. Great warm hearted waiters waiting to serve you like you're family. Best food in my life... Hands down, reasonable lunch price. Great warm hearted waiters waiting to serve you like you're family.

My must stop for a nice and cheap meal. They are extremely nice and food is always fresh.

Our go to Chinese restaurant for delivery! Good food & large portions! The juicy buns and lemon chicken are delicious!

Went back a second time and the food was just as good. This is now our "go to" place in Chinatown. The menu is extensive, and the lunch specials are a bargain. Next time we'll try the Dim Sum menu. You try it too!

DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE!! Ordered pot stickers and they tasted like pure oil. The scallion pancakes were more like tortilla chips and saturated in oil. The sesame chicken had no chicken and the governors chicken was awful. With delivery it cost $40! Will never order from here again! Terrible food!! Only giving it 1 star because I had to rate it. Otherwise I'd give it zero stars.

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Save Money: Looking to dine out with a group? A seafood banquet is available for groups of eight and under for $125.

Looking to dine out with a group? A seafood banquet is available for groups of eight and under for $125.

One of my favorite – I love this place. The food is amazing. I have eaten here many many times and it is always very good. The service is also great. I love the mushroom tofu, Yang Zhou fried rice, and the black bean chicken. Just delicious!

One of the Best in Chicago – I've been here many times in the past month alone because it is so dang good. I created a citysearch account just to rate this place. One of the best Chinese food places in Chicago, hands down. You won't be disappointed.

Editorial Review – Serving Mandarin and Cantonese dishes in a subdued, white-linen table-topped setting.

Excellent – I have been eating here with my family and friends going on 3 years now. House of Fortune and staff do not disapoint. The food is always fresh and delicious. They are more than willing to make any dish you come up with not on the menu. The waitstaff is even nice enough to get ingredients from the grocery next door at your request. House of Fortune has the best everything including drinks. You should definately give it a try. You'll be hooked and never go anywhere else again!

I know my way around the global kitchens and can recommend this place as one of my regular places in Chinatown for many years now. The dishes are almost always executed well. The Peking Duck is a bit pricy …

First time there... we go there before the rush so YAY us :) Old school decor.. doesn't look like much has changed in ages.. table clothes, but casual. Pleasant host and server that were eager to get water tea and whatever else we ordered. Started with eggrolls.. basic and good, but nothing special Sweet N Sour chicken was a tad too sweet for my taste, but crunchy and full of fresh bell peppers so YAY Mongolian beef was average.. sauce needed a little extra punch, but I added that myself. Meat was tasty and lots of onions. I saw someone eating soup and that looked awesome.. so I may be back for that They also offer no MSG on request and that is always a good thing

Delicious! Generous lunch portions, served until 3pm, for $5.50 #win :)

First of all, walking into a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown with no Chinese people dining here and only 3 tables the entire night, should have been my first warning. After trying the food, I can see why.... This place is only one step away from Sweet and Sour Chicken balls and agg rolls.! What a disappointment after reading some of the reviews. Even more upsetting was that this was a recommendation of the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. We ate less than half the food we ordered. There has gotta be somewhere better, no?

Great lunch specials! We were here for a friends birthday dinner and we were a party of about 30 people. Service was fine but the lunch specials make up for it! Our table of 8 had a bill of about $35 when it was all done. Can't. Beat. That! The food is all delicious. I can definitely recommend the bbq pork fried rice, chicken fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, generals chicken (i think that's it), fried pan noodles, and beef with broccoli. The egg drop soup is a little thick for my liking but that could just be the texture of regular egg drop soup... highly recommended for a lunch spot in Chinatown!

Excellent lunch specials ! Great food! Even Obama has been here...

I've had my fair share of Chinese food, and I must say that House of Fortune is lacking something. Not sure what the fuss is about this place, but I have definitely experienced better in and out of Chinatown. Food was sub-par. My family and I ordered a number of dishes. Nothing really stood out. You can find better quality next door or down the block.

This was by far my favorite Chinese rest. in Chinatown until recently. Recently my wife and I stopped by for a carryout, when we got home there was a huge black bug in the container with the rice. Of course, we returned the food and received a full refund. It appeared that they were aware of the bus issue and were apologetic. Suufice to say, we have not returned.

Steamed juicy buns are great. Need to order these as soon as you sit down since they take about 15 minutes to prepare. Eat them hot and with a soup spoon so you don't miss out on the juice. Chicken and corn soup is excellent. The walnut shrimp and szechuan eggplant are also great. Definitely a place to try in Chinatown.

We took our kids there and had a terrific meal. We ordered the Family Meal for 4 and it was very tasty. The egg rolls were a big hit at the table. The wait staff was very friendly, parking was easy, and the bill reasonable. We will make it back there for sure!

We were in Chicago for the weekend and knew we would go to Chinatown for a meal at some point. We wound up going at an unexpected time, so didn't have much chance to check around for recommendations about where to eat. Once we got there we stopped in a gift shop and asked a sales clerk, who suggested House of Fortune. The local recommendation served us well -- were in for one of the best Chinese restaurant meals we've ever had. Resisting our efforts to nudge him off the beaten path, our 8-year-old insisted on orange chicken. As it turns out, House of Fortune's orange chicken actually is off the beaten path. The chicken was fresh and the breading light and crispy. Now about the sauce, this dish is typically spicy (it's one of those with a little pepper next to it in the margin of the menu) but they offered to make it non-spicy for our son. I thought that would amount to dumbing-down the orange sauce and making it bland. The sauce they served, though not spicy, was complex and flavorful. It was definitely orange chicken, but unlike any other - and better than any other - we've had. My wife and I split a seafood sampler served in a Phoenix nest. The Phoenix nest consists of taro root shredded into long pieces, then deep fried into the shape of a nest, surrounded by crunchy, lightly-cooked broccoli. The seafood included large, juicy shrimp, squid, and scallops with a light sauce accented with slivers of fresh ginger root. Absolutely delicious. The service was excellent. Without ever hovering over use, the wait staff was always sort of in orbit and responded at a glance. They were polite and casual, and took the time to dote on our son. We also sampled the crab rangoon, which was outstanding, and the hot-and-sour soup. Only two things could make the soup better: a dash of soy sauce (it needed to be just a bit saltier than as-served) and a head cold. There is nothing better than hot-and-sour soup when you're under the weather. None of us were sick, but the soup hit the spot nonetheless. Before you go, be aware that the stretch of Wentworth where you'll find House of Fortune is a bit the worse for wear. The avenue is lined with gift shops a mixture of very nice gifts and kitchy trinkets -- some of the shops err more on the kitchy trinket side. The buildings are not in great shape. Some of the other restaurants we passed were loud and dingy. Don't let that throw you. When we reached House of Fortune we were greeted like family and ushered to table. The decor of the restaurant is nothing to write home about (see the picture) but it is simple, clean, comfortable and quiet. We loved House of Fortune, and we'll be back next time we're in the Windy City.

The salt and pepper calamari, chinese eggplant and crispy chicken blow my mind

My family and I have been coming here for more than 15 years. It is our favorite Cantonese restaurant in Chicago. The food is great! My mom usually orders all the dishes for us, like a good Chinese mommy would do. Crystal shrimp, crispy chicken, hot and sour soup, beef chow fun and Chinese vegetables are our usuals in addition to a few more! Enjoy!

I feel very fortunate to have had dinner here tonight. Get it? House of fortune...fortunate? Ha ha ha. The restaurant was clean and nice, service was too. They treated us like kings and family; we got lots of attention and were able to order 1/2 orders of apps. Egg rolls were tasty, homemade mustard was spicey, crab Rangoon was great, meat filled dumplings were also great. We also had combo fried rice and the generals chicken which was our servers favorite dish. It was all scrumptious!! I give it 5 stars! Great experience, great service an great food! My friend, Jimmy, gets delivery from here a lot and says it always shows up fast and hot, just like my women...

Hands down- our favorite Chinese Restaurant in Chicago's Chinatown. Great service, amazing menu, clean, and the best Chinese food around. My husband and I joke that in another life, we must have been some sort of Asian. We chose to live in the South Loop to be close to Chinatown as we typically eat some sort of Asian food twice a week. After trying almost all Chinese locations in Chinatown we came across House of Fortune by accident. We went to their not so friendly neighbor Evergreen and left prior to them even putting water on our table. All we wanted was a 1/2 of a peaking duck and soup. Evergreen, although they have a 1/2 duck on their menu, stated that we had to order a whole--- we were only two people, way to much food. House of Fortune to the rescue. We always order: 1/2 peaking duck, sizzling rice soup (amazing- best in Chinatown). Sometimes we tack on some governors chicken and ox tail but no matter what we order- its great clean yummy food and never disappoints. The staff will remember you and will greet you with a smile at the door. When it gets cold and you aren't feeling the best- we always crave House of Fortune, our comfort food.

Such a great lunch spot . Very inexpensive !

I went to House of Fortune with my siblings to celebrate a birthday. It was lunchtime on a weekday, just part of our little tour of Chinatown. We were the only diners there. A few people came in to pick up carry-out orders, but basically it was us, the staff, and a clicking rotating fan. Strange. We ordered anyway. The food came out hot and it was good. I had hoped that more of my soft wide noodles (with vegetables & tofu) would come with the crispy, caramelization on the outside but they didn't. I liked the little shapes they made out of the veggies though. My brother asked for black bean sauce along with his fish dish, which turned out to have better taste than mine. My sister had chicken & vegetables stirfry dish, which she didn't think was very memorable. They both enjoyed the egg soup that came with their orders. We all enjoyed the complimentary hot tea (likely jasmine). Service was very nice and attentive, but again, we were the only ones there. All in all it was okay. I'm entertaining the idea of going back, maybe on a weekend, to try more Cantonese cuisine.

There has to be better eating in Chinatown. Not a very busy spot considering the excellent reviews. The entrees are large and the service is friendly. However, food is greasy and ingredients such as vegetables do not taste as crisp and fresh as we would have liked. Good pot of freshly brewed tea is gratis.

Went back a second time and it was better. Still ok, not great! Sizzling Soup - This was good. Tons of veggies, shrimp, chicken and other stuff. I felt like there was barely any "soup" in this with all the stuff. Fried Won Tons with Meat - This was ok, but I would probably not order it again. Shredded Chicken - This was a bit salty and definitely nothing like the one Hong Min makes (no one makes it better than them.) Service was still good and attentive. Shredded Chicken Shredded Chicken Fried Won Tons with Meat Fried Won Tons with Meat Sizzling Soup Sizzling Soup See all photos from Diana G. for House Of Fortune

Very good Cantonese style food. We come here on occasion for family events. Some of my favs are the jellyfish platter with an assortment of pork and beef cuts. We've had pretty much everything here. Just like Tim H., we tend to order mostly authentic dishes and they're all very good. Definitely hits the spot for me when I'm craving Chinese food.

We had dinner here today. I can only gove two stars to this place. The dishes were average, and too salty. The seafood was not fresh, and the rice were too hard to chew.

Truly excellent Chinese food! I used to live in New York and miss Chinatown-style food - it was always better, just a little more pronounced on the flavors than most neighborhood take-outs. Chicago's Chinatown isn't especially exciting, but since we were there I went on Yelp and found House of Fortune, and I was absolutely satisfied. Like New York's Chinatown restaurants, the flavors were bold, the menu a little more exotic. The review I read recommended Sizzling Rice Soup, so I tried it since it sounded different. It really was, but it was delicious. Very much about a fun presentation, which crispy rice dumped into the soup at the table so you can hear the "sizzle," and pieces of carrot cut into animal shapes - no joke! I was with my Dad and we also shared Kung Pao Chicken and Sesame Chicken. Figured I'd stay in familiar territory with Dad along. The Kung Pao was awesome, and definitely spicier than your neighborhood take-out. It had a light, fresh taste and I couldn't stop eating it. The Sesame Chicken pleased my mild-palated Dad a bit more, and I really enjoyed that too. It was crispy, very sweet, and tangy. The only drawback was that I probably ate more in one sitting than ever before in my life and I was uncomfortable for a few hours afterwards, lol, but you can't hold it against the restaurant for making delicious food! Prices weren't rock-bottom, but I was satisfied with them for a nice Chinatown eatery. For the quality and quantity of food, it was a bargain really. The decor was typical Chinese - plain white table cloths, no frills black chairs. My Dad, who adores the kitchy dragons and lanterns of more touristy Chinese restaurants thought it a bit dull, but I appreciated that it was spacious, well-it, and clean. The walls were decorated with tasteful and elegant framed caligraphy.

One day we went to china town and didnt know where to eat. I approached a family walking down the street and asked them "where's the best place to eat in China Town" and they said "House of Fortune". We promptly walked to this restaurant and was very very happy! The food was excellent. Meat and veggie quality was great...and im pretty picky about where I eat meat from. The service was good and fast. The prices are reasonable. The ladies room needs a little work with there being only one stall but its clean. We have been back a few times and the food is consistent.

One of the family's favorite places to eat. Our standard Christmas dinner spot. Lemon chicken...chicken moist, super crispy...batter is light and sauce has a nice fragrant lemon aroma. I have a fixation on the beef in beijing sauce...a sweet pungent sauce with lots of sliced and gently sauteed onions. Can't get enough! Damn good cold outta the fridge.

Also, the wait staff is excellent; well mannered, super courteous and just overall fantastic.

House of Fortune has good Chinese food if you want the more traditional Chinese dishes. Fresh fish, duck, tofu, Chinese veggies, they are all good. The last time we went, I took a bunch of coworkers to try to show them a more traditional sit down Chinese restaurant with good Chinese food and the service was great. The wait staff was helpful and attentive to our larger table and we had the more private room in the corner.

What a pleasant surprise! We parked at cermak and wentworth and walked a few blocks south to this gem and it was worth it. We started out with sizzling rice soup...it had lots of chicken, scallops and shrimp and was delicious. We also had kung pao chicken and shrimp with vegetables. We requested no msg and I asked for some spicyness in the shrimp and it was made perfectly. So glad we stopped here! I will come back again for sure.

I have been fortunate to go to House of Fortune several times with my friend's family for special events like Chinese New Years. It is always a lot of fun and they have their own separate banquet room for larger parties. I would suggest ordering the peking duck here and going with a large crowd helps as you can try more dishes.

Best eggroll in the city -- also recommend the orange chicken and steamed juicy buns

One of my favorites in Chinatown. Everything I have ordered for Dine In and Carryout has been great. I have also had delivery (South Loop) a few times as well. I always order orange chicken and crab rangoon. Other than that I mix it up. I've only been mildly disappointed once when it seemed as though the quality of the chicken was going downhill. They seem to have corrected this problem though. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because I am most often the only person in the restaurant every time I Dine in. It's very awkward!

As close to SF Chinatown food as I've had in Chicago to date. Our ordering could've used a little help, but overall we had a great meal at a good price. Our server was extremely helpful and nice and told us we really didn't want to order the pork and salted fish dish (mainly because of the smell and also because we were caucasions). However, our friend persisted and the interesting dish came out to not much fanfare. The pork was basically like sausage that you'd find on a deep dish pizza (one large thin circular piece) with the salted fish scattered on top. Salted is putting it lightly, this fish was bathed/drenched/immersed in salt for probably weeks until it was served to us that afternoon. The smell was pretty rank and it tasted just as bad. As for the good, our appetizers were amazing: BBQ Pork, Soup Dumplings and some of the best Sizzling Rice Soup I've ever had. The rest of our entrees consisted of Seafood in Phoenix Nest, Vegetables with Three Delicacies, Crispy Chicken (probably the best I've ever had) and Jellyfish. I'll definitely be back, but be a little more careful next time when letting my friend do all of the ordering...

The Mongolian Beef and Cashew Chicken were delicious. Excellent service as well.

This is my favorite place in Chinatown, and that is saying a lot since I live in the area and I have tried most of the restaurants. They are open late and they deliver. They have a lot of variety in their entrees and they are inexpensive. I always have enough left for another meal or two. My roommates and I always order from House of Fortune if we want a late dinner or if we are having company. Get the seaweed egg drop soup, house fried rice, or the beef with bean sprouts chow fun.

I love this place. The food is amazing. I have eaten here many many times and it is always very good. The service is also great. I love the mushroom tofu, Yang Zhou fried rice, and the black bean chicken. Just delicious!

The food is fresh, smells good, hot to serve and authentic Chinese menu that caters to American palete. The place is clean. The owners and staff just have the right attitude. Price is moderate and affordable. … more The food is fresh, smells good, hot to serve and authentic Chinese menu that caters to American palete. The place is clean. The owners and staff just have the right attitude. Price is moderate and affordable. My husband and I been a regular for 15 years.

I've been here many times in the past month alone because it is so dang good. I created a citysearch account just to rate this place. One of the best Chinese food places in Chicago, hands down. You won't be disappointed.

I like the restaurant and eat there often for lunch. They have a typical menu but what I enjoy is the fast service and the consistency of quality cooked food. The prices are great for the lunch specials and I always have a little to take home. I have been eating here for 4+ years.

I have been eating here with my family and friends going on 3 years now. House of Fortune and staff do not disapoint. The food is always fresh and delicious. They are more than willing to make any dish you come up with not on the menu. The waitstaff is even nice enough to get ingredients from the grocery next door at your request. House of Fortune has the best everything including drinks. You should definately give it a try. You'll be hooked and never go anywhere else again!