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The Breakers Restaurant Menu (Updated September 2025)

Welcome to The Breakers Restaurant, an enchanting Chinese eatery nestled in Crystal Lake, IL. With over 80 years of culinary excellence, this vibrant establishment offers a unique blend of authentic cuisine and a lively atmosphere, often described as reminiscent of a Tiki paradise.

The menu is a testament to flavor and creativity, featuring dishes such as the Mushroom Kew—juicy grilled steak for $17, or the Hong Sue Gai—crispy fried chicken adorned with crunchy almonds on golden noodles for $14. Seafood enthusiasts will delight in the Hong Sue Har with sautéed shrimp, while vegetarians can savor the delightful Vegetable Stir-Fry.

Customer reviews consistently highlight the warmth of the service and the inviting ambiance. From the delectable appetizers like the famed egg rolls to the refreshing drink menu, you'll be captivated by the experience. As Megan Van beautifully puts it, "The food was incredible," capturing the essence of dining at The Breakers.

Join the tradition, gather some friends, and discover why this spot is celebrated as Crystal Lake’s hidden gem. Whether you’re out for a casual meal or a special occasion, The Breakers promises an unforgettable experience filled with flavor and fun.

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All Day - Appetizers

Egg Roll

US$3.50

Fried Won Ton

Traditional chicken and shrimp.

US$5.50

Fried Shrimp

Butterflied jumbo shrimp, hand battered and served crispy.

US$7.00

Chicken Fingers

Hand battered all white meat chicken breast in our homemade batter. fried to perfection.

US$7.00

Crab Rangoon

A family recipe made with crab and cream cheese made fresh daily.

US$7.00

Potstickers

Steamed pork potstickers.

US$9.50

Po Po Platter

2 of our famous egg rolls, Cantonese fried shrimp, wontons, and chicken fingers .

US$12.50

All Day - Sandwiches

Hamburger

Ground beef patty on a bun, typically includes lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.

US$12.00

Cheeseburger

Classic beef patty topped with melted cheese, served on a grilled bun.

US$12.50

All Day - Almond Ding

Beef

Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.

US$15.00

Chicken

Crispy chicken pieces stir-fried with bell peppers, pineapple, and savory sauce.

US$14.50

Hong Sue Gai (Fried Chicken)

Crispy fried chicken with snap peas, celery, mushrooms, and almonds on a bed of crispy noodles.

US$15.00

Pork

Diced pork stir-fried with celery, mushrooms, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and carrots, garnished with almonds in a savory brown sauce.

US$13.50

Hong Sue Har (Fried Shrimp)

Breaded shrimp, typically includes snow peas, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and bok choy in a white sauce.

US$15.00

Shrimp

Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.

US$15.00

Vegetable

Mixed vegetables stir-fried and topped with crunchy almonds.

US$12.50

All Day - Mushroom Kew

Beef

Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.

US$14.00

Chicken

Tender chicken stir-fried with bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and a savory sauce.

US$13.50

Hong Sue Gai (Fried Chicken)

Crispy fried chicken with crunchy almonds, snow peas, mushrooms, and diced celery on a bed of golden noodles.

US$14.00

Hong Sue Har (Fried Shrimp)

Deep-fried shrimp sauteed with snow peas, water chestnuts, mushrooms, carrots, and bok choy in a savory sauce.

US$15.00

Pork

Sliced pork sauteed with mushrooms, typically accompanied by bamboo shoots and vegetables, served in a savory brown sauce.

US$13.00

Shrimp

Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.

US$15.00

Steak

Juicy grilled steak, seasoned to perfection.

US$17.00

Vegetable

Mushrooms and a medley of vegetables, typically including broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers, stir-fried in a savory sauce.

US$11.50

All Day - Extra Fine Chop Suey

Beef

Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.

US$15.00

Chicken

Tender chicken strips stir-fried with bell peppers, pineapple, and a savory sauce.

US$13.50

Pork

Sliced pork stir-fried with a medley of vegetables, including bean sprouts and cabbage, typically in a savory brown sauce.

US$13.00

Shrimp

Shrimp stir-fried with a variety of vegetables including bean sprouts, cabbage, and carrots, typically served in a savory sauce.

US$15.00

Vegetable

Stir-fried mix of celery, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and white onion, typically includes a savory brown sauce.

US$11.50

All Day - Subgum Chop Suey

Beef

Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.

US$15.00

Chicken

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and savory sauce.

US$13.50

Pork

Stir-fried pork with a medley of vegetables such as bean sprouts, cabbage, and carrots in a savory sauce.

US$13.00

Shrimp

Shrimp stir-fried with bean sprouts, cabbage, and carrots, typically includes a blend of traditional chop suey vegetables in a savory sauce.

US$15.00

Vegetable

Stir-fried assortment of fresh vegetables, typically including broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts, and mushrooms, served in a light, savory sauce.

US$11.50

All Day - Sweet & Sour

Chicken

Crispy chicken pieces with bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and a tangy sweet and sour sauce.

US$12.50

Pork

Battered pork, deep-fried and tossed with pineapple, bell peppers, and onions in a tangy sweet and sour sauce.

US$12.50

Shrimp

Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.

US$14.00

All Day - Pea Pods

Beef

Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.

US$15.00

Chicken

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with crisp green bell peppers, juicy pineapple chunks, and vibrant red bell peppers in a savory sauce.

US$14.00

Hong Sue Gai (Fried Chicken)

Crispy fried chicken with pea pods, mushrooms, and water chestnuts, garnished with sliced almonds and served atop a bed of crispy noodles.

US$14.00

Hong Sue Har (Fried Shrimp)

Breaded shrimp, typically sauteed with snow peas, water chestnuts, and carrots in a savory brown sauce.

US$15.00

Pork

Stir-fried pork with fresh pea pods, typically includes water chestnuts, carrots, and a savory brown sauce.

US$13.00

Shrimp

Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.

US$15.00

Steak

Juicy grilled steak, seasoned to perfection.

US$17.00

All Day - Chef Specials

Beef With Tomato & Green Pepper

Sauteed beef with tomatoes and green peppers, typically includes a savory brown sauce.

US$14.00

Chef Don Steak

U.S.D.A. Choice sirloin broiled as you desire it. Sliced and placed on a bed of Chinese greens, pea pods, mushrooms, and seasoned with ho yo sauce.

US$18.00

Hong Kong Pepper Steak

U.s.d.a. choice sirloin sliced and sauteed with green peppers mushrooms and oyster sauce mouthwatering goodness.

US$17.00

General Tso’s Chicken

Boneless chicken chunks, marinated fied until crispy, then sauteed with red pepper and in our special tangy sauce.

US$14.00

Orange Chicken

Boneless chicken breast hand dipped and deep fried until crispy, glazed with our sweet and zesty orange sauce.

US$14.00

Mongolian Beef

Hand sliced beef, stir fried with onions and scallions in the traditional peppered Mongolian sauce.

US$17.50

Sesame Chicken

Hand battered white meat chicken and broccoli .

US$14.00

All Day - Egg Foo Young (3 Patties)

Chicken

Crispy chicken patties with bell peppers, pineapple, and savory brown sauce.

US$11.50

Ham

Ham, egg, and bean sprout combined in a classic Egg Foo Young, served with a savory brown gravy.

US$11.50

Pork

Pork Egg Foo Young typically includes a Chinese-style omelette with pork, bean sprouts, and onions, served with a savory gravy.

US$11.50

Shrimp

Three patties of egg omelette with shrimp, bean sprouts, and onions, typically served with a brown gravy.

US$13.50

Vegetable

Three patties of egg foo young, featuring a blend of mixed vegetables, typically includes carrots, peas, and bean sprouts, served with a savory brown gravy.

US$10.50

All Day - Fried Rice

BBQ Pork

Wok-fried rice featuring BBQ pork, typically includes egg, green onions, and a mix of peas and carrots.

US$10.00

Chicken

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with rice, mixed vegetables, and savory soy sauce.

US$10.00

Ham

Stir-fried rice with ham, peas, carrots, and egg, seasoned with soy sauce.

US$10.00

Shrimp

Stir-fried rice with shrimp, typically includes eggs, peas, carrots, and onions.

US$11.00

Vegetable

Stir-fried rice with a medley of vegetables such as peas, carrots, broccoli, and onions, often including eggs and seasoned with soy sauce.

US$10.00

Combination

BBQ pork, chicken and shrimp.

US$13.00

All Day - American Dishes

Grilled Chicken

Juicy, perfectly grilled chicken with a hint of herbs and spices.

US$16.00

Fried Boneless Chicken

Boneless chicken, deep-fried until golden brown, typically served with a selection of sauteed Chinese vegetables in a special brown sauce.

US$13.00

Fried Jumbo Shrimp

Succulent shrimp fried to perfection and served with your choice of chinese vegetables steamed broccoli or fries.

US$15.00

All Day - Miscellaneous

Rice

White rice, available in pint or quart sizes.

US$2.00

Chow Mein

Stir-fried noodles, options for pint or quart servings.

US$1.25

Ding Noodles

Wheat noodles mixed with a variety of ingredients, typically served with a unique sauce.

US$4.00

Gravy

Available in pint or quart options.

US$1.25

Gravy With Mushrooms

Savory gravy enriched with a variety of mushrooms, simmered to create a rich and aromatic sauce.

US$4.00

Salad

Crisp, fresh garden greens with a light, refreshing dressing.

US$3.00

Side Of Broccoli

Freshly steamed, lightly salted, and served as a wholesome side.

US$5.00

French Fries

Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.

US$4.00

Fortune Cookies

Crispy Chinese treats with hidden messages. Available by the dozen or individually.

US$0.15

Almond Cookies

Almond cookies, available by the dozen or single.

US$0.25

All Day - Bok Choy

Beef

Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.

US$14.00

Chicken

Crispy chicken pieces stir-fried with green and red bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and a savory sauce.

US$13.50

Pork

Sliced pork stir-fried with Chinese bok choy, typically includes a blend of garlic and a savory brown sauce.

US$13.50

Shrimp

Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.

US$15.00

All Day - Beef Entrees

Broccoli

Fresh, crisp broccoli florets, lightly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition.

US$14.00

Cashew

Tender beef slices stir-fried with crunchy cashews, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a savory sauce.

US$14.00

Curry

Hot and spicy.

US$14.00

Kung Pao

Hot and spicy.

US$14.00

Lobster Sauce

Minced pork sauteed with black beans and egg drops, typically includes a touch of garlic in a savory sauce.

US$14.00

Oyster Sauce

Sliced beef sauteed with a variety of vegetables, typically including mushrooms and onions, all enveloped in a savory oyster sauce.

US$14.00

All Day - Chicken Entrees

Broccoli

Fresh, crisp broccoli florets, lightly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition.

US$13.50

Cashew

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with cashews, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a savory sauce.

US$13.50

Curry

Hot and spicy.

US$13.50

Kung Pao

Hot and spicy.

US$13.50

Lobster Sauce

Minced pork sauteed in a savory black bean sauce with egg, typically includes garlic.

US$13.50

Oyster Sauce

Chicken pieces stir-fried with a rich and savory oyster sauce, typically includes a mix of vegetables.

US$13.50

All Day - Pork Entrees

Broccoli

Fresh, crisp broccoli florets, lightly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition.

US$13.50

Cashew

Tender pork stir-fried with cashews, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a savory sauce.

US$13.50

Curry

Hot and spicy.

US$13.50

Kung Pao

Hot and spicy.

US$13.50

Lobster Sauce

Minced pork sauteed in a savory black bean sauce, often accompanied by egg drops.

US$13.50

Oyster Sauce

Sliced pork sauteed with assorted vegetables typically includes a rich oyster sauce.

US$13.50

All Day - Shrimp Entrees

Broccoli

Fresh, crisp broccoli florets, lightly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition.

US$14.50

Cashew

Tender shrimp stir-fried with cashews, bell peppers, mushrooms, celery, and bamboo shoots.

US$14.50

Curry

Hot and spicy.

US$14.50

Kung Pao

Hot and spicy.

US$14.50

Lobster Sauce

Shrimp stir-fried with peas, carrots, and egg in a savory sauce, typically includes hints of garlic and black bean.

US$15.50

Oyster Sauce

Shrimp sauteed with snow peas, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and water chestnuts in a savory oyster sauce.

US$14.50

All Day - Family Dinners

Lenny’s Special For Two

Egg rolls, chicken almond ding chow mein, pork egg foo young, steamed rice.

US$30.00

Hong Kong Special For Three

Egg, rolls and fried shrimp, hong sue gai kew, beef with tomato and green pepper, pork egg foo young and steamed rice.

US$46.00

Hoo Toy Special For Five

Egg rolls and fried shrimp, chicken almond ding chow mein, beef with tomato and green pepper, sweet and sour pork, pork egg foo young, BBQ pork fried rice.

US$78.00

Bak Ban Special For Seven

Egg rolls and fried shrimp, large chicken almond ding chow mein, Hong Kong pepper steak, loong har gai pan, shrimp pea pods, sweet and sour pork, steamed rice.

US$120.00

Georges’s Special For Two

Fried shrimp, hong sue gai kew, pork egg foo young, BBQ pork fried rice.

US$32.00

Canton City For Four

Egg rolls and fried shrimp, large hong sue gai kew, beef with tomato and green pepper, pork egg foo young, BBQ pork fried rice.

US$60.00

Fun Hee Special For Six

Egg rolls and fried shrimp, large hong sue gai kew, beef pea pods, sweet and sour pork, pork egg foo young, BBQ pork fried rice.

US$90.00

Mee Special For Eight

Egg rolls and fried shrimp, large hong sue gai kew, large chef don steak, hong sue har pea pods lobster, almond ding chow mein sweet and sour pork, BBQ pork fried rice.

US$145.00

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