Chen’s Chinese, Sushi, & Sake Lounge (4/5 Stars).

After work today, I got together with four other friends, Tom, Melody, James, and Anna.  The girls ordered from Chen’s, the guys ordered Philly’s Best.  I’ve ordered delivery from Chen’s multiple times because their food reminds me of a place from back in the DeKalb/NIU days.  Their restaurant is in Wrigleyville at 3506 N. Clark Street.

Melody’s order:  Crab Rangoon ($4.95), General Tao’s Chicken ($11.95 – kinda pricey for asian take-out), and a California maki roll ($4.50).  “The crab rangoon was excellent” – thanks for the riveting statement Melody.

Anna’s order:  Spider maki roll ($6.95), shrimp tempura maki roll ($6.50).

Chen’s is a sister restaurant with Koi whose location is chilling in Evanston.  Thanks to their website for the pics of Chen’s and their information!  One last thing, I still get a kick out of them telling me my address right when I call…it makes me feel like a fat pig but in a…good way?

PHILLY’S BEST! (4/5 Stars)

So I realize I should try to “up” my palate a bit and focus a little more on healthier/upscale foods, but today is definitely not the day to start.  Philly’s Best has a few locations around Chicago, from Greektown to Evanston and the location my friends and I always choose to order from is their Lakeview location. 

My, Tom, and James’ Order:  3 large philly cheese steak sandwiches with cheese and onions ($8.49 each), 3 orders of cheese fries ($2.69 each).  James and Tom said:  “Philly’s Best makes me want to come to the city to visit.” – They’re still stuck in DeKalb for a bit longer.

My friends and I ordered delivery, which took 30 minutes, and the sandwiches were awesome like usual!  Like always, I regretted ordering the cheese fries only because the dinner made my arteries hurt.  They were a bit soggy, but I guess I should expect that when something is smothered in cheese sauce.

Check out Philly’s Best when you get the chance.  You can dine in the restaurant or order online if you want to avoid the whole talking to a person thing.  My bad on not having pictures either, I didn’t have my camera with me.