Great Wall
Elegant Chinese decor, a quiet, dim atmosphere and an authentic menu mark the Great Wall, one of the best-known restaurants in Rockford. Specializing in Szechwan and Hunan, the Great Wall has been reviewed in Mobil Travel Guide and voted one of the area's best Chinese restaurants.
Great Wall
4228 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 226-0982
Royal Dragon
The Royal Dragon, one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in Rockford, serves a variety of dishes, and specializes in meal combos. Popular items at this casual restaurant include the authentic wonton soup, shrimp in lobster sauce and almond pressed duck. While not an elegant eatery, the food is fresh and service is superior.
Royal Dragon
6001 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 398-1279
Wong Wong
Wong Wong features a large menu and is known for some of the best egg fu young in the Rockford area. Located in a west side strip mall, Wong Wong offers an extensive list of Chicken dishes, soups and salads. While its takeout service is fast and convenient, Wong Wong's dining area is intimate and elegantly decorated.
Wong Wong
3703 Auburn Street
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 964-1388
Lung Fung
Lung Fung is located in the midtown district and features a full menu of Mandarin and Cantonese dishes. Popular entrees include General Tso's chicken and egg rolls. It is pen Tuesday through Sunday, and offers takeout and delivery.
Lung Fung
226 7th St.
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 968-6866
Happy Wok
With 10 locations, Happy Wok is the most abundant source of Chinese food in Rockford. Offering sit-down dining and takeout, Happy Wok serves a large variety of Chinese dishes. Its sesame chicken, General Tso's chicken and egg drop soup are popular dishes. Happy Wok is also known for serving large portions.
Happy Wok (N. Main Street Location)
3401 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-5555
Imperial Palace
For more than 20 years, Imperial Palace has been one of the most popular restaurants in Rockford. It specializes in traditional Chinese chicken dishes, egg rolls, steaks and seafood. The elegantly decorated building on the corner of Fairview Avenue and E. State Street also houses a popular cocktail lounge with an extensive selection of beer, fine wine and liquor.
Imperial Palace
3415 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-1442
About The Author
Jim Hagerty is a freelance writer and journalist. In addition to the hundreds of Web-based articles to his credit, he's a staff writer for "The Rock River Times," where he covers arts and entertainment, outdoors and human interest news events. Hagerty holds a Bachelor of Science in public relations and journalism from Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
