Liang's Chinese Cafe

“ Highlights: & Hidden gem & Potstickers so crispy on the outside Food: Potstickers were very crispy on the inside with delicious filling. 5/5 Ambiance: Its a location in the food court, so keep that in mind. But amongst the food court restaurants, Liang had a more energetic vibe. Location: Tucked inside the International Mall Food Court, this place is well-hidden. If you find yourself in the plaza for whatever reason, Liang's is a go-to. Sunday afternoon this was by far the busiest location. Sidenote: if you're feeling full and needing a place to relax, there's a foot spa right in the plaza! ”

Aaron C.

“ Ambiance - quiet food quart, large area for seating, family owned storefront restaurant Service - cashier was super speedy with taking orders, gives you buzzer if you're dining in Food - cheap & affordable Asian breakfast spot, fried bread stick was super crispy, soymilk sweetness was perfect ”

Crystal Z.

“ Hands down one of the most authentic and best Chinese food I've had! The restaurant is located in a food court in a mall plaza so the entrance was a bit confusing but we walked through the plaza and found a bunch of restaurants in the food court. We ordered from Chinese Cafe and got the scallion pancakes, pork and chive dumplings, and beef noodle soup. The spicy beef noodle soup was flavorful and the beef was very tender. We ordered the hand cut noodles and the portions were very big! The scallion pancakes for 4.99 was a steal and the pancakes were very crispy and well made. The pork and chive dumplings were very filling and very good as well. Service was fast and the workers were very friendly. Definitely will be back to try their other meals! ”

Will P.

“ All right, friends, I think this is probably the best and most authentic Chinese food in the Chicagoland area and a true hole in the wall that seems pretty unknown other than to Chinese locals, for the most part. If you want to know want to order, I got you! Come through on a weekend at breakfast or lunch time (ideally by late morning or lunchtime), bring cash, and be prepared for a line of a bunch of Chinese locals (but the line moves fast and you should never have to wait more than 15-20 minutes and usually less). Here's what I like the best and I think you should order: Sweet Bean Milk, Fried Bread Stick, Flapjack With Pork, and Salted Rice Ball. That should be enough for one person and you can take the Salted Rice Ball with you for lunch (or part of a lunch, more like). I also like the Chive Box. My husband is big on the Salted Bean Milk and Salt Tofu Pudding--I like them too, but I have more of a sweet tooth and prefer the first set of items I mentioned. The Fried Bread Stick and either Sweet or Salted Bean Milk (it's soymilk) go together. The flapjack is not a pancake, but more like some flaky bread (not quite bread but sort of like that) with sesame with pork and cilantro inside. The Salted Rice Ball is rice in a cylindrical shape with some pork, soy egg, pickled vegetables, and fried dough pieces inside. The Salt Tofu Pudding is not really pudding--if you like hot and sour soup, you will like this, but it's not as soupy. If it's not a weekend, you can also come through for lunch, and I've gotten the Lunch Box and Pork with Bamboo Shoots (Hot), though not very spicy actually and comes with rice--both good, especially the pork with bamboo shoots. However the real reason to come is for weekend breakfast/brunch/lunch. There is plenty of booth seating although nothing fancy. ”

Amy C.

“ The spicy beef noodle soup $12-13? was one of the best we had. The soup was very flavorful, not too spicy, and beef was super tender. The only thing was the handmade noodles were too soft and not Al dente. The wait was also ridiculous. The buzzer may have been broken or something. I had to go ask about our order after probably 20 mins and the bowl was sitting there so it was Luke warm. They almost forgot to give us the fried dough $3. The mixed box of braised sides was $8 so a little pricey. It was decent but we probably wouldn't get it again. $1 for a can of soda ”

Stephanie S.

“ 手工牛肉面，The beef noodle at this food court is the best! My American friends liked it so much she even finished everything including the soup! Highly recommended meal if you like noodles and beef. ”

Yin D.

“ I did not know what to expect when walking into this mall that was attached to Park to Shop. It was clearly a building that had been around for a while. The food court was a huge surprise! It is a little dark and dated inside. It was busy on a Sunday but we didn't have issues finding seating. I opted to go to Chinese Cafe since it seemed to have the options of food that I like. I ordered the tea eggs, which were just the right amount of sweetness and soy sauce, among other flavors. I ordered the pork and bamboo shoots to eat. I love bamboo shoots so I was excited to see it on the menu. The portion was generous and very reasonably priced. I would recommend the scallion pancakes as well. They were very fried and crispy. So good. I'll be coming back next time I am at the grocery store! ”

Christina C.

“ Part 4 of 5 Memorial Day weekend APIHM series. Very friendly and courteous service from owner-operator. I picked up side dishes to take home including fu che fan pian (sliced beef and stomach), pig ears, and spicy beef tendon. I couldn't help picking up a roasted duck when I noticed them on the counter and of course, my favorite beef chow fun. I had a bite of every dish when I got home. They were all very authentic, tasty, and delicious. The side dishes were well-seasoned and tender and perfectly cooked. They offer lunch specials except for holidays and weekends. ”

Shih C.

“ Every single thing on their menu is amazing. I've tried so many of their dishes and they've all been hits. The noodle soup with pork cutlet, the Taiwanese fried chicken, crispy smelt fish, and these pork feet. The crispy pork feet and smelt fish is a must try! They also have traditional Chinese breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings, while supplies last. Their fried dough 油条 is great as well as the tofu pudding (I prefer the salty over sweet). ”

Amy L.