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Chinese restaurant in Princeton, Illinois
What should I order at Oriental Garden Restaurant?
What to order
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Fried rice
Recommended multiple times for being tasty, fresh, and generously filled with meat; one review even called it awesome and another said it came as part of a very good lunch special.
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Crab rangoon
Praised as legendary and the best one reviewer has ever had, with another review also mentioning it as a very good lunch special option.
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Pork lo mein
Specifically called the best in the area, with reviewers highlighting its great taste and the restaurant's consistent quality.
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Sichuan chicken
Mentioned as being perfect in taste and especially satisfying as comfort food.
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Wonton soup
Described as perfect in taste and ideal comfort food, especially appreciated during cold weather.
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Sesame chicken
Called a great choice by a longtime customer who praised the overall quality of the food.
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Chicken and broccoli
Listed alongside other favorite dishes as a great choice, reflecting the restaurant’s consistently strong food quality.
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Seafood Fantasia
Highly recommended as 'to die for,' showing it stands out as one of the most beloved specialty dishes.
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Seafood war bar
Mentioned as one of the standout dishes that a loyal customer strongly recommends.
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Chicken rice with vegetables
Praised as exceptional and filling enough to be a meal by itself, making it a strong recommendation.
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Vegetable mei fun
Recommended for its freshness and the generous amount of fresh vegetables used.
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Spring rolls
Highlighted for fresh, high-quality ingredients, including large pieces of shiitake mushrooms.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
About Oriental Garden Restaurant
Oriental Garden Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Princeton, Illinois. Reviewers consistently praise the crab rangoon, lo mein, wonton soup, and the generous portion sizes, along with food that arrives hot and fresh. The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with dine-in and takeout available. It is also noted for friendly service, including accommodating special requests and helping with ingredient questions.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Oriental Garden Restaurant known for?
It is especially known for crab rangoon, which is mentioned repeatedly in reviews and even called legendary by some guests. Reviewers also highlight the pork lo mein, wonton soup, and fried rice, saying the portions are generous and the food comes out hot and fresh.
What is the atmosphere like at Oriental Garden Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a dine-in setup that works well for solo meals, groups, and people stopping in for a quick dinner. Reviewers mention that the staff is patient and helpful, and the room feels comfortable enough for a relaxed meal rather than a rushed one.
Is Oriental Garden Restaurant a good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently describe it as affordable or good for the price, and the listed price range is $10 to $20. Many say the portions are very large, lunch specials include soup and a choice of crab rangoon or an egg roll, and one meal can often become two or three meals later.
What should I know about lunch at Oriental Garden Restaurant?
Lunch is especially popular because dine-in guests can get all-you-can-eat soup while waiting, with three soup choices mentioned in reviews. People also note that lunch deals come with fried rice, soup, and an appetizer option, and the food usually arrives quickly.
Is parking available at Oriental Garden Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Oriental Garden Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Oriental Garden Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is Oriental Garden Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Oriental Garden Restaurant is good for kids.
