BEST CHINESE FOOD

China Star

1889 East Sangamon Avenue, 789-0800

Last year, they shared the crown but this year, voters have spoken loud and clear and have declared China Star, with its extensive menu of Hunan, Szechuan, Cantonese and Thai-style dishes, the best. From Lo Mein and Chow Mein, to fried rice and egg foo young, China Star has more than 150 dishes to choose from. The restaurant also offers 18 combination platters, served with fried rice and an egg roll, 28 lunch specials that are available between 10:30 a. m. and 3 p.m. and seven China Star specials that serve as perfect appetizers. A huge plus, especially if you’re grabbing a bite during your lunch hour, is that meals, which are made to order, are prepared quickly. And the prices are great, with combination platters ranging in price from $5.75-$7.75. Lunch specials are under $5.

Runner-up: Golden Dragon