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Chinese, Asian
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Lunch, Dinner
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Takeout, Delivery, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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Reviewed January 21, 2020

We have been going to this place for many years. The last time we ate lunch at this location we walked away not with the same feelings of fulfillment we have in the past. Nevertheless we went back in mid January 2020 for there lunch...special. We should have stayed away! The chicken chopsuey was terrible. The chicken had a slimy consistency to it and a foul order. It should have never left the kitchen. They did replace it with something else but my appetite was lost by then. When I expressed my concern at the time of check out, I was trying to be told that it probably came from the vendor that way! I don’t care if the chicken had not used deodorant before he was prepared, it was a feeble excuse for inferior product being served! The waitress was spot-on. I had no complaints with her service.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed January 13, 2020

Their menu is diverse and tasty. They offer many different soups- great for this time of year especially. We have several favorites that we go to. The sesame honey chicken is very good, the cashew chicken too, the egg foo young has many varieties to...choose from. It is very hard to pick a meal every time.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed June 12, 2019 via mobile

We frequent this restaurant whenever we visit the Fox Valley area. The portions are always generous, food is good, and staff always friendly. We always come with a large group and they have accommodated us every time.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed December 18, 2018 via mobile

We ordered 2 items for dinner. Chicken Kow and Chop Suey. This was for delivery. Both items were cold and FULL of minced garlic. We didn’t order “garlic” chicken or chop suey and no other Chinese restaurant I have been to add that much garlic...to either of those dishes. I think they put in entire small jar of minced garlic in EACH dish. It was disgusting and unnecessary. We tried them a few months ago and had the same issue. They remade the dishes and redelivered. This time I didn’t bother calling we don’t want their food anymore. This place used to be very good and has gone downhill. But if you like chicken with your garlic then have a go!!!!More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed August 7, 2018

Our whole family loves East China Inn. They have great lunch specials too. Whenever we order take out we go to East China Inn. Our kids love the General Tso's Chicken and the Mongolian beef. The fried rice is very good.

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed February 10, 2018

This is an excellent Chinese restaurant. A marvelous menu with a vast number of choices, excellent service, really good food, and reasonable prices. We have to drive 30 miles to dine here, and it is well worth the trip.

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed January 22, 2018

This was always my go-to place for Chinese in the area. They must have changed chefs in the recent past as the last couple of visits have not been as great as usual. The quality of the cooking has declined from excellent to well above...average and at the same time the prices have gone up (again)! At this rate they'll price themselves out of the market soon.More

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed October 31, 2017

Whenever we get Chinese takeout food, this is our restaurant of choice. We always get good food from this place, from the egg rolls to the Emperor's Chicken. Definitely recommended.

Date of visit: September 2017
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Reviewed October 29, 2017

way to much salt. we couldn't even eat the food. There was enough salt on here to kill a horse. I would avid

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed February 17, 2017

There are several East China Inns in the far western suburbs and I frequent the one in downtown Batavia. The food is very good and the lunch special of my choice includes hot & sour soup, pork Sezuan and it also comes with an egg...roll.More

Date of visit: September 2016
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Reviewed January 4, 2017 via mobile

Always prompt and hot when delivered. Love the fried rice. Generous portion sizes and reasonable prices. Pleasant to deal with.

Date of visit: January 2017
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Reviewed October 12, 2016

Fast service and best Chinese in the tri-city area (Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles) They make there egg rolls in the restaurant and they are very tasty (and yes fatty I'm sure). Lunch specials are about $6 and include soup, fried rice and egg roll....Very hearty portion - we always have some to take home Fresh ingredients as we've had Chicken Broccoli as well as Kung Pao Shrimp or chicken. Highly recommended!More

Date of visit: October 2016
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Reviewed August 27, 2016

I've only ordered take-out but have ordered it many times! The egg drop soup is wonderful, without being greasy. The beef and broccoli is excellent as is the chicken with vegetables. The chicken fried rice is also exceptional. All servings are large and warm. You'll...enjoy eating in too, as many of our friends do!More

Date of visit: May 2016
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Reviewed August 22, 2016

The lunch menu features entrees with steamed rice and soup or fried rice, egg roll and soup.They are very agreeable to any request you have. There are two locations in Batavia and both are great.

Date of visit: July 2016
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Reviewed July 28, 2016

There are so many wonderful lunch options, you cannot choose! you can have lunch there for a month, and not repeat anything. I suggest their many soups- including my favorite- won ton, any main course including my favorites, chicken cashew, shrimp with pea pods and...water chestnuts, chicken almond ding, and beef with broccoli. Oh, and my new find- honey sesame chicken. They have heavenly Chinese tea too. All inclusive for lunch- soup, main dish and tea. You can either get it with white rice , or fried rice and egg roll. Yum! Excellent price point for lunch.More

Date of visit: July 2016
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East China Inn is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5