Friendship Chinese

Chinese restaurant · Logan Square

Friendship Chinese

Chinese restaurant · Logan Square

2830 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Innovative Chinese fare & cocktails served in a dimly lit, trendy dining room accented with Buddhas.

2830 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 Get directions

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"A longtime staple on Milwaukee Avenue, this Chinese American stalwart offers a thoughtful and thorough menu of dim sum, noodles, and fried rice that will likely be familiar to most local diners. It’s hard to go wrong, but many of the lesser-seen items are also among the best. Keep an eye out for options like bon bon wonton noodles and “Barbarian” steak with five-spice crispy onions. It’s their take on Mongolian beef with a more truthful description." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

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"Friendship’s menu isn’t as long as many Chinese American menus. The team curates the selections with an emphasis on quality ingredients served with Western-style plating. Don’t take that as being snobbish or overpriced. Friendship, as the name implies, is a welcoming place for top-notch noodles, dumplings, and other Cantonese greats. Logan Square is lucky to have such wizardry." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

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"The Logan Square standby serves some of the best egg rolls in the city, and they’ll be available all day on Christmas Day, along with “Barbarian” Steak (the restaurant’s take on Mongolian beef) and other favorites." - aimee.levitt

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TKO

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The orange chicken was crispy on the outside, but tough on the inside. Not soft, not juicy. The pork egg rolls were very tasty. The tea was not hot.

Rolo

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This is arguably one of the finest chinese meals I have ever had!! Quality of ingredients and the plating is amazing. Their fried calamari is lightly dredged but had an incredible crunch and snap texture highlighted with heat from the chilis and cooled by the pineapple. The birds nest pineapple shrimp presentation was expertly executed. And the perfectly cooked shrimp and citrus of the pineapple was a complimentary to the overall flavor profile. Lastly, their singapore rice noodles added curry heat with the shrimp and chicken and is reminiscent of some of the best curry noodles out of Thailand. Theres a good fusion of foods here on the menu and look forward to trying more of their plates. Service was paced properly and staff was friendly. A definte MUST TRY!

Verocious Queen

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Friendship Chinese Restaurant in Chicago deserves every bit of praise it receives. The staff here is truly amazing – their hospitality and warmth create an inviting atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of a big, friendly family. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable, and their knowledge of the menu helped us navigate through the extensive options. Now, let's talk about the food. It's nothing short of extraordinary. Everything we ordered was a delight for the taste buds. The flavors were rich, and the dishes were prepared with great attention to detail. The variety on the menu ensures there's something for every palate. Whether you're a fan of classic favorites or adventurous enough to try something new, Friendship Chinese Restaurant has it all. This dining experience left us thoroughly satisfied and craving for more. A solid five-star rating for both the exceptional staff and the mouthwatering food.

Alejandra Gardner

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I had an incredible experience at this Chinese restaurant. The restaurant's location and exterior are distinct, and the staff greeted me with exceptional energy. This is one of my favorite Chinese food spots I have ever visited. Even though I'm not typically a fan of orange chicken, the way they prepare it changed my mind. I highly recommend trying their pot stickers, as they are incredibly delicious and you may even want to order more. The portions are generous and served family-style. The service was outstanding, and the decor was lovely. The prices were also very reasonable.

tirdad kiamanesh

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It was such a great experience and ambiance. We had honey-glazed walnut shrimp and Gai Lan beef chow mein, both of which were suggested by the staff and were great.

Elizabeth Velez

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Every time we have had dinner at the Friendship Restaurant, it has been amazing. The service, quality, and delicious delicacies have always brought us back. From the friendly atmosphere, excellent service, mouth watering flavoring, and unique spices, we have always welcomed each experience with amazement to the exquisite taste and details of each plated meal. Have I not mentioned there drinks oh my, they are so deliciously made and tempting as well. It is our favorite place, and that's why we keep coming back.

Judy SooHoo

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Impressive upscale casual. Roots go way back as this restaurant has been here for decades and is currently run by the second generation family. Celebrated Mother's Day here last year. French-inspired twists on traditional Chinese. Fresh quality dishes that appeal visually and to the taste buds. Had the Barbarian rib-eye steak, whole Red Snapper, Peking Duck and Also the oxtail wonton soup and gingered potato leek soups. Not quite in the neighborhood but have gotten carryout since. Highly recommended for upscale Chinese!

Joel Primm

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After trying a few different Chinese restaurants in the area, this has been our go-to spot and will remain our go-to spot for a long time. The food is delicious. We usually try at least one new dish each time we order, and we have never been disappointed. For anyone leaving 1-star reviews, or even sub-5-star reviews for that matter, I HIGHLY recommend giving Friendship another chance, because we have ordered from them numerous times now and have been extremely happy every time - and we are not easy to make happy when it comes to eating out. Or just check to confirm you're leaving a review for the right place, because I have no idea how anyone would not enjoy this food. And the people who work there are extremely nice as well. Even if they were not though, we would likely still eat there because the food is that good.

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TKO

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The orange chicken was crispy on the outside, but tough on the inside. Not soft, not juicy. The pork egg rolls were very tasty. The tea was not hot.

Rolo

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Verocious Queen

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Alejandra Gardner

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tirdad kiamanesh

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It was such a great experience and ambiance. We had honey-glazed walnut shrimp and Gai Lan beef chow mein, both of which were suggested by the staff and were great.

Elizabeth Velez

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Judy SooHoo

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Joel Primm

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