This is a solid 3 to 3 and a half star review.Nothing super fancy, but pleasant decor, a nice family style Chinese restaurant. Took my family here for my daughter's birthday, they were friendly and accommodating. I would happily return to Mei Shung. BYOB.

Mei Shung is my second favorite Chinese place in the city after Thai Thank You.I have three core favorites i always order from any Chinese delivery place I order from- sesame chicken, fried rice and crab rangoon. From them, I also offer bubble tea and I've gotta say it's delicious. The sesame chicken is really the star for me here, because it's always so crisp and the sauce is sweet and very flavorful. I'm iffy on their crab rangoon because sometimes it has far too much celery for me, but other's it's okay.I've requested through Grubhub in the past to get fried rice instead of regular. When I ate in the restaurant itself they substituted for a fee and sometimes they honor my request through the comment box but more often than not they've ignored it. it's somewhat frustrating when you say you're willing to pay a fee and it doesn't happen and there's been incidences where they've called and given me various prices for what the cost to substitute is. There's also been a couple of times they've done it for free and not mentioned it.The sesame chicken is pretty good so I'll probably be ordering again in the future.

To try a new Chinese restaurant, I make judgement by ordering Kung Pao Shrimp and Hot and sour soup. So I did. I really liked their Kun Pao Shrimp. I would like to go back to try different dishes.

It's the only place that considers itself part-Taiwanese so I went there to try some Taiwanese food since it was a Taiwanese movie night at the Cultural Center. Well, I tried the Taiwanese fried rice noodle with beef as my choice of meat.Loved it!Those little thin noodles were delicious and so was the beef. The vegetables added to the experience. They must have used some good seasoningI give it 4, not 5 stars because I don't think a lot of people go there. There was one Jewish couple and a small party of older friends there and then there was me and my mom so it was a big experience. I like a place with a lot of people. It adds to the experience. Plus, me and my mom were the youngest ones there so it probably isn't a hangout place for us younguns. It's more for older people.The place was very neat and clean though, but since there wasn't a lot of people, they had time to clean it so...

Even If you are not exactly sure what you want for your lunch/dinner, you can find something in your mood for it, and the food is delightful. As Chinese restaurant, this restaurant has variety of Chinese food and even you can find more dishes categorized Taiwanese. Also they had menu for the group, which is also quite reasonable.For the food, I found they have amazing Spring roll. If you try any kind of Dumpling, you never regret your choice. Orange chicken and Sesame chicken are nicely breaded and so tasty. and my favorite is Taiwanese Fried Rice Noodle, which is just yum!!Other beef and Duck dishes also looked so delicious. ( well, I just looked them on other tables.)The service is really quick and we didn't wait so long before served when visited the restaurant for lunch.I will definitely recommend this restaurant for any dine out occasions.

My family heard about this place so we decided to try it out. As soon as we get in, my mom busts out the Chinese and makes friendly with the owner. She orders everything with her from the secret menu on the back written only in Chinese... so I have no idea how I would ever order it myself... Luckily the bill is in English so I hope they understand it if I use the same names.This is for my own reference so I can order this later! But if you'd like to try anything (especially if you're Taiwanese who failed at speaking Chinese ::point to myself::), feel free to use this guide as well.Fortune Dumplings are those upside down bowl shaped things filled with bamboo and meat. It sits in a puddle of sauce (usually red but this one was brown). I thought it was ok.Oyster Dumplings - I swear she said she didn't have them today but still let us order? lol. No matter. It came out so we tried it. It was pretty good but I'm not used to eating it with so much basil flavoring. I would like it a lot if not for that.Don Po Pork & Bun (plus extra Gwa Bao) - It wasn't bad at all. Not the best I had but certainly the best I've had around here (not including my mom making it). The pork looks kind of dry but was not at all!Spicy Salt Basil Chicken - like Chinese chicken poppers. So delicious! I don't know how to explain the "Chinese-style fried chicken". It just tastes different to me.Taiwan Homestyle Bean Curd - the bf loved this one. It's like the fried bean curd soaked in a sweet/soy sauce... with other stuff... like veggies... or something.Fish Fillet with Crispy Soy Be(cut off) - Delicious white fish topped with this brown crispy stuff. My sister loves this but I think its ok.Taiwanese Sausage - is good, nothing spectacularTaiwanese Fried Rice Noodle - verrry yum. I had it as leftovers and still yummm.(We've also tried the soy pork rice, pork fish-ball noodle soup, five intestine in hot pot, stir fried peapod leaf) Yes I know. We're fatties.All in all, I was happy (+1 star), my entire family was pretty happy (+1 star), even my mom(+1 star)! Taiwan mom stamp of approval! Wasn't expecting that. It's nothing out of this world but it's the best Taiwanese food I've found around here(+1 star). And it's BYOB (+1 star).

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We went here on the recommendation that it was "vegetarian friendly." Well, the staff was very friendly to us vegetarians, but there are only a few veg options, which were standard and bland. The room and the food were just uninspired. ...?

Pretty good overall, I think. It is at the top end of standard Chinese restaurants. A spacious and bright room with flowers made of what looks like colored string. The potstickers were ordinary (I am being generous here), orange beef was ...?

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I wanted to try this restaurant to see if they had authentic Taiwanese food. When we walked in, the people were speaking to us in Chinese. (Good sign) Since we wanted to eat the authentic stuff, we had to order off the Taiwanese menu. ...?

Excellant food with a great deal of variety. Try something from the taiwanese menu. Staff is friendly and courteous. Bring your own wine or beer. Very reasonable. ...?

Although I thought the food was ok I would not recommend this as highly as previous reviewers. This is from someone who lives within walking distance of the place. ...?

Excellent, fresh food, every time. In more than 5 years of regular visits, deliveries and take out, we have yet to be disappointed. Appetizers are terrific and the main dishes with shrimp have always been especially fresh. ...?

This Edgewater spot serves Mandarin and Taiwanese at reasonable prices. The room is simple but clean and often fairly empty, though it's certainly not due to the quality of the food. ...?

If this isn't the best Chinese I've had in Chicago, it's easily the best I've had in a while. I ordered the hot and sour soup and the orange chicken and both were excellent. The hot and sour soup was very flavorful and the orange chicken was ...?