China Chef Third Lake, nestled at 34500 US-45 Unit D, Third Lake, IL, has quickly become a beloved gem in the local culinary scene. Boasting consistently delightful dishes for over five years, patrons rave about the freshness of the ingredients and the warmth of the service. Customer Steve Caras highlights the long-standing quality, stating he and his son have never encountered a bad meal.
Donna Garrett praises the vibrant flavors in her beef chop suey and the perfectly cooked pork eggrolls, while Martell Le Magnifique names the Chicken Fried Rice as a standout dish. Michelle J expertly captures the essence of dining here, likening the charming atmosphere to a quaint neighborhood Chinese shop, which adds to the overall experience.
Meanwhile, newcomer Michael Kaufman shares his enthusiasm for discovering this culinary treasure, emphasizing the generous portions and excellent pricing. With reviews echoing the consistent quality, China Chef Third Lake stands out not only for its delicious menu but also for its sense of community. It’s a must-visit for anyone craving authentic and satisfying Chinese food!
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Service options
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Comfort food
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For China Chef Third Lake
Steve Caras
Jun 2,2025
The food has been great here for at least over 5 years! My son and I have never had a bad meal!
Donna garrett
May 29,2025
I ordered beef chop suey and beef and snow peas, pork eggrolls, beef fried rice plus beef egg foo young. All vegetables were fresh and not over cooked beef tasted wonderful . It was probably the best I have had in a long time. Owner was very friendly
Martell Le Magnifique
May 22,2025
The service and food is awesome (especially the Chicken Fried Rice).
Michelle J
May 16,2025
The absolute best Jajangmeon. The BEST! The other dishes I've tried are so good. I've not had Chinese food this delicious since I lived in the city. I, personally, like the atmosphere, because it's just a small shop with 3 tables and feels homey; like it might in a Chinese neighborhood place.
Michael Kaufman
May 14,2025
I'm going to start out by saying "Tang's sucks!" Now that that's out of the way.... This place is awesome! My wife and I just moved to Gurnee from the Chicago-land area, about a month ago and we were hard pressed to find a good Chinese restaurant and we are happy that we came upon this place! I'd like to consider myself a pioneer of the pallet when it comes to Chinese food and this place hits the mark! The food is nice and fresh and the prices are exceptionally reasonable including portions. I recommend anybody order from this place post haste!!;
Huck Davis
Apr 5,2025
As far as Chinese places go, I'm giving them a 5 star review based on price mostly, but also quality. This place is less expensive than panda express and their food is 1,000 times better. When it comes to carry out Chinese places, you're only going to get so much. This place for what it is, is the best bang for your buck
James Busing (Busing Brunch)
Mar 19,2025
Ordered late because I had work. Few places offer combos at night and I love this place now because they offer a small meal for 10. Amazing pricing Woman was friendly and smiled even though she was the only one on the line at the moment. I had just seen the other person go to the bathroom. Food is awesome.
Victoria G.
Mar 19,2025
The food is great. We've been coming here since just before Covid, and I have never been disappointed with the service and food. My recent favorite is the Shrimp Egg Foo Young. Small tiny place and maybe 2 tables if you want to dine in. We always get food "to go".
Reviews For China Chef Third Lake