Number 1 Chop Suey

Here is yet another cheap looking strip mall Chinese place, and another that isn't so bad. It's actually kind of good. Number 1 Chop Suey is one of the cheaper places. Good stuff to be honest. There's meat and there's vegetarian choices such as tofu. Came here to pick up an order for lunch and went to the counter. It's a small place and most people get it to go. There's still a few tables. It's about $10 for an entree. The vegetarian choices include Kung Pao Tofu. It actually had quite a bit of spice to it. Still milder than more authentic stuff though. It had a good variety of vegetables including broccoli and carrots. There was actually a lot for what it cost so it's a good price. For sure it's not pretty looking. It's not that good on the inside either but the food is what counts though. There's the classic beef and chicken entrees as well as tofu ones for vegetarians.

It's pretty rare I crave Chinese-American food but when I do this place is always a solid choice. They've always been incredibly fast and very consistent. Like most places they add a lot of onion to the beef, so much so that it's clearly a cost cutting method, but even so they cook it well and I can't complain. The beef is tender and the sauce is the perfect level of spicy for me. The rice just tastes like soy sauce and is dry and boring, but honestly I think that's how a lot of Americans like it so I can't blame the restaurant for knowing their audience. The egg rolls are DELICIOUS, I always buy 2 or 3 extra! If you want fast, hot guilty pleasure food this will satisfy.

Back when my husband and I lived in Lakeview, we used to order delivery from a #1 Chop Suey that was around the corner from our apartment. The star of the show was the chicken wings and it was our regular Friday ritual. But then they closed down. The end. Or is it? I was driving home from picking my kids up from school and noticed this place. Could it be the same #1 Chop Suey of delicious chicken wings? YES. I got a combo order of wings and fried rice. Came with an egg roll and was like $8. DOPE. I also got an egg foo young combo and it was also super good. So this may be our new Friday night ritual again!

My favorite place for Chinese American food in the area. Occasionally we'd give other establishments a try but we keep coming back to Number 1. It was good before but even better under new owners! Great taste and great value.

I just got a smoothie so my review is just on that experience.Couple working was rude, smoothie was the worst I've had...watery with very little flavor...the strawberry flavor added was warm... thought this was odd in a smoothie. Wouldn't come back...too many other places to get a smoothie at.

This place as new owners as as a lot better food there pepper steak is awesome and they have friendly service with a great attitude.

I had heard of this restaurant from my sister who lives in the area. Here's my food review:1. The egg rolls were the worst I've ever had. The roll was dry not crispy.2. The pan fried chow Mein was greasy3. The orange chicken was gross. My husband had that and spit it out. The chicken was spongy.I understand that restaurants are struggling during Covid but If your business needs take out to survive maybe you should ensure your food tastes good. I spent $50 for dinner and all of it went into the trash.The only positive was their Covid precautions which we solid.

Been coming here for years and my cashew chicken and shrimp fried rice was not good at all . The cashew chicken tasted like it had bbq sauce in it and my shrimp fried rice was sweetened with something . I had to ask for a refund on the chicken , plus their prices went up . I don't mind paying more if the quality is good and I am not a picky person , this food was not good . I was so hungry and really tried to eat it , just couldn't. What happened to this place ? Is it owned by new people ?

Food was cold and sweet and sour nuggets were horrible and rice was not flavorful and barely beef and broccoli

Great value, great food. Nice people running the place. Went here for pick up and had a lunch special. Looks like they aren't doing in restaurant dining still, but not really a problem for me.