At China Bistro, food has always been about more than what’s on the plate — it’s about the people we share it with. Our family opened our first restaurant in Crystal Lake in the ’90s and has since run three different restaurants across the northwest suburbs. Since 2004, China Bistro has been our home in Algonquin, serving Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Crystal Lake, Elgin, and the surrounding communities.

We’re proud to be family-owned and community-focused, offering generous portions of Chinese-American classics made with fresh ingredients and recipes refined over decades. Many of our guests have dined with us for generations, and to both our loyal customers and new faces, we’re grateful for the chance to serve you. Our goal is simple: good food, served with care, for neighbors who feel like family.