Wonderful Inn

UPDATE October 2023: It had been a minute since we last went to Wonderful Inn. It closed down during the scam *erp* I mean pandemic, and evidently changed hands a couple of times in the years immediately following. Some friends of ours recently raved about the meal they had there, so we figured it was time to go back!

There have been some slight changes to the menu, for example, my former favorite, mu-shoo shrimp is no longer offered. That's OK, there's plenty more good stuff to be had that we remembered from years past, and the prices hadn't increased much, either. Like before, the food arrived piping hot and freshly prepared; the veggies were nice and crunchy. Even though there was very little change in the décor of the main dining area, it was very clean and neat. Still, it would appear that the bulk of their business is carry-out. We prefer to dine in because the portions of the entrees are so generous, we're able to take the rest to go and make 2-3 more meals out of it. Donna, one of the waitresses, was very cordial and invited us to come back again. If things keep up the way they are, we'll definitely put Wonderful Inn back on regular restaurant rotation!

I used to work at this restaurant when we lived in Evanston 41 years ago. It had a different name and different owners back then, but the best Chinese food at reasonable prices. The Wonderful Inn is just as awesome with great Chinese food at budget friendly prices.
My cashew chicken, vegetable rolls and pot stickers were all delicious.

We ended up here by accident on our way from California to Colorado and it was the best chinese food experience in America. We ordered hot & sour soup, veggie roll and shrimp lo mein - the portions are huge, juicy, not greasy. Staff is hospitable. We are delighted, thank you!

Driving through Evanston, and we really wanted white rice. We found Wonderful Inn on Google Maps, and it did not disappoint! The food is delicious. It’s not salty. It reminds us of home in the SF Bay Area, where there is some terrific Chinese food.

We got the curry chicken, beef with mixed vegetables, veggie lo mein, and steamed dumplings. The dumplings came with a magical dipping sauce that makes me want to try to copycat it at home.

If you’re driving through Evanston and are hungry, don’t get fast food. Swing by Wonderful Inn for a terrific meal.

Added bonus, we ordered to go and ate across the street in the depot courtyard on one of the many picnic tables.

Great food! I ate a bit fast but food came out quick, hot and fresh!

Hot and sour soup was excellent, got the family dinner (for one ha!) The crab wonton, shrimp and roll were quite tasty!

Schzuan (don't spell check me) chicken was delicious! Enjoyed every bite and got more soup!