Moon Palace
4.3
from - Neighborhood: Chinatown
- 216 W. Cermak Rd.
- Chicago, IL 60616
- 312-225-4081
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Fill up on Mandarin and Shanghaiese specialties at this Chinatown spot. You'll find all the usual suspects, including Peking duck, pork-filled steamed dumplings and sweet-and-sour pork, as well as more adventurous choices such as eel sauteed with bamboo shoots and greens; preserved pickles and bamboo shoots with rice cake; and xiao long bao, meat-and-broth-filled dumplings. The clientele is diverse; expect to see everyone from Chinatown locals to twentysomething hipsters in the classy-casual updated dining room.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Cermak Road and Wentworth Avenue
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid lot on the corner of Cermak Road and Wentworth Avenue.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Cermak-21; Red Line "L" stop: Cermak/Chinatown
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Chinese
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. International wine list with some Chinese selections.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Multiple banks in the area.
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. For corporate events. Smaller portions are available for children.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
-
Hunan crispy walleye pike, Moon Palace chicken, shrimp with tomato ginger sauce.
Additional authentic Chinese dishes are offered on the Chinese-language menu.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 74
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"Miss Representation"
By Happyguy5 from Jefferson Park, July 27, 2008
I had family visiting, I knew they liked Chinese, I reviewed several newspapers, websites and thought this place would fit the bill. Upon arrival...
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"Great Place to Eat!"
By Alita76 from Bridgeport, April 12, 2008
My husband and I are regulars on Sunday afternoons. The waitress remembers us and what we usually like to eat. We love their noodle soups especiall...
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"Best Chinese you might ever have anywhere"
By Todd from Uk Village, November 10, 2007
Moon Palace is a place you must take people from out of town. I have been a regular for well over 10 years, because of mainly 2 dishes, although ev...
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