88 China
About
Chinese
Price Range : Under $10 ($)
Location
Adress: 3433 Nameoki Rd, Granite City, IL 62040
Phone: (618) 798-9999
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_carDeliveryYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- thumb_upGood ForLunch, Dinner
- local_parkingParkingPrivate Lot
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- turned_in_notWheelchair AccessibleYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- volume_upNoise LevelQuiet
- local_barAlcoholNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVYes
- turned_in_notWaiter ServiceNo
- fastfoodCatersNo
Reviews
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Ben S.
Americanized Chinese food made by a family that's from the southern part of that vast country. All of your favorites are here and will be prepared absolutely fresh for you to eat in or carry out. Personally, I prefer to eat food very soon after it is prepared so that it is in the best possible condition. It appeared as though virtually everyone that came in got their food to-go. They also deliver but that's a distant third option in my book because you never really know how long it takes the food to leave the store or get to you.
I will say that I was between 3-4 stars but rounded up based on how friendly the staff was. Maybe it was just rare that people dine in but I really felt welcomed and appreciated.
I had the General Tso chicken and the wife had the honey chicken. Both were ordered as combo plates for about 8 bucks and came with an egg roll. They brought that out as an appetizer before our entrees - nice touch. The egg roll was roughly the temperature of the surface of the sun when delivered so I broke mine in half and went to get some sauces to try with it. They have the typical carry-out packages of sauce but in more varieties and quantity than I think I've ever seen before. I experimented a bit but settled on the spicy mustard because it just felt right. Very good eggrolls!
The chicken was also good, piping hot and cooked perfectly - crispy, juicy and not at all dry. The sauce could have used a bit more of a kick though. Good fried rice also - plenty of red pork in there helps a lot. -
William F.
We made a family decision to grab Chinese for dinner... on New Year's Eve. There are two other Chinese take-out places nearby that have been around forever, places I like and have frequented for, yeesh, decades; however, both of these were closed. These closures were what nudged us to 88 China and I can say we have no regrets. The staff was friendly and efficient, and more importantly the food was quite good! I believe they have won some new customers.
The four star rating came from a couple of the dishes being too-lightly spiced, in my opinion. Next time, I will request a bit more heat and see how it goes - because there will be a next time! -
Lloyd C.
For me I have had good food in here, I mean in my opinion this is fast food chinese cuisine. I like their soups and noodles and rice.
In my opinion the house special soup is the standout, I will have to ask them what their signature dish is. But I have not found chinese soup better than their house special. -
Christina L.
This place does not do yelp ordering, when you place an order it will actually go to a store in Chesterfield. When I went to the store to pick up my order I found that out. The store did not really even do anything to help the situation. Never again.
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Jennifer H.
I ordered delivery via Yelp and was happy to find that most of the reviews were pretty accurate. I was happy with both the quality and quantity of the food, being "standard" Chinese delivery fare.
Lots of chicken in the Garlic Chicken, but not as spicy as I'd like, even though I ordered it "Spicy Hot". The same goes for the hot and sour soup, tasty but not really "hot".
I was very disappointed in the crab Rangoon however. Huge squares of fried pastry filled with loads of cream cheese. That's it. No crab.
Overall though, not a bad choice for delivery. I'll order from them again when in the area.