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P.F. Chang's China Bistro |
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530 N Wabash Ave, Chicago 60611 • 312-828-9977
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Distance:
~0.51 mi * |
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RIVER NORTH. This fashionable Chinese bistro gets high marks with Chicago's trendier diners, who adore the contemporary interior and eclectic menu. Start with do-it-yourself lettuce wraps – these alone are worth the trip. Afterwards, go any route you like, from Szechwan or Hunan to Cantonese or Shanghai. Chang's daily specials are always worth considering – keep your fingers crossed that they include Szechwan shrimp or pan-fried noodles. |
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Ben Pao |
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(Restaurants - Chinese) |
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52 W Illinois St, Chicago 60610 • 312-222-1888
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Distance:
~0.61 mi * |
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RIVER NORTH. This upscale restaurant lives up to its name, which means "fireworks" in Chinese. Dishes showcase Mandarin, Szechwan, Hunan, and Cantonese culinary styles equally well, and seafood and beef dishes are favorites. Try a robust eggplant entree or perhaps wok-seared salmon with spinach. The sleek decor includes two dramatic waterfalls lined with gleaming black slate. EL: Red line to Grand |
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User Rating: 10
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Wow Bao |
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(Restaurants - Chinese) |
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175 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago 60604 • 312-334-6395
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Distance:
~0.85 mi * |
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THE LOOP. Baos, or steamed Asian buns, are considered fast food in China, but in Chicago (where junk food runs rampant), they are a novelty. In fact, local eateries are regarded as the first bao shops in America. Baos come stuffed with teriyaki chicken, barbecued pork, beef, Thai curry, and veggies. Asian salads, potstickers, rice bowls, and soups are also served. The original location at Water Tower Place (835 N Michigan) and the Theater District store (1 W Wacker Blvd) are both open on weekends. |
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Dragonfly Mandarin Restaurant & Lounge |
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(Restaurants - Chinese) |
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832 W Randolph St, Chicago 60607 • 312-787-7600
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Distance:
~1.32 mi * |
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WEST LOOP. This after-work spot draws a trendy group of yuppies looking to sip martinis and munch on delectable Chinese appetizers (or "teasers" as the menu labels them). Start off with a signature Dragonfly Martini and a plate of crab puffs or Shanghai spring rolls. |
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Red Light |
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(Restaurants - Chinese) |
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820 W Randolph St, Chicago 60607 • 312-733-8880
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Distance:
~1.43 mi * |
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MARKET DISTRICT. This trendy Asian restaurant draws a see-and-be-seen crowd to its hip environs. The menu is as cutting edge as the interior. Feast on seafood, beef, poultry, and vegetarian offerings. Enjoy the Mee Gha Ti (stir fry chicken, chili, and rice noodles in a lime cocount sauce), Khao Soi chicken (bbq chicken breast in peanut sauce), teriyaki ribeye, or chicken katsu curry. Large windows, curved lines, red accents, and linen-topped tables define the lovely decor. |
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User Rating: 8.5
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Opera |
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(Restaurants - Chinese) |
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1301 S Wabash Ave, Chicago 60605 • 312-461-0161
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Distance:
~1.48 mi * |
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SOUTH LOOP. Opera, somewhat surprisingly, delivers an acrobatic twist on regional Chinese cuisine in a onetime warehouse that blends wood-paneled walls with a collage of lamps and lights in riotous color. Begin with Eight Immortal squid, progress through spicy Singapore noodles and sweet pea-shoot stir fry, or choose the three preparations of Peking duck. Options for vegetarians abound as well. Chef Paul Wildermuth's dishes are all rooted in Mandarin traditions yet are thoroughly modern. Funky and entertaining. |
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Ken Kee |
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2129-A S China Place Chinatown Square, Chicago 60616 • 312-326-2088
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Distance:
~2.27 mi * |
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CHINATOWN. Most big cities have a Chinatown neighborhood, and Chicago is no exception. Picking a single option from among the copious restaurants nestled in Chinatown Square and beyond is difficult, but with options of fried spaghetti and sliced lotus root – not to mention adventurous dishes like pork intestine and duck tongue – Ken Kee doesn't disappoint. You won't feel like you're in China, but it sure comes close. |
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Phoenix |
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2131 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60616 • 312-328-0848
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Distance:
~2.30 mi * |
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CHINATOWN. Spy something on a rolling cart that intrigues you? Hail one of Phoenix's many servers, and you'll swiftly be in business. This popular restaurant includes upstairs rooms which are a bit more formal. The menu includes everything from traditional offerings like shrimp dumplings and orange beef to more innovative ones like shark fin soup and jellyfish. |
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User Rating: 9
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Joy Yee's Noodle Shop |
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2159 South China Pl Chinatown Square Mall, Chicago 60616 • 312-328-0001
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Distance:
~2.31 mi * |
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CHINATOWN. This unassuming noodle shop offers some of the best Pan-Asian eats in the area. The menu boasts a collection of Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai items. Try Thai pad woon sen (glass noodles mixed with chicken, shrimp, and vegetables), or order their signature pork buns or chicken satay. The prices are very low, making this an extra enjoyable experience. |
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Happy Chef Dim Sum House |
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(Restaurants - Chinese) |
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2164 S Archer Ave Chinatown Square Mall, Chicago 60616 • 312-808-3689
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Distance:
~2.35 mi * |
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CHINATOWN. Happy Chef is a great standby for excellent dim sum. Their pork dumplings melt in your mouth, and crystal buns stuffed with seafood will have you asking for more. The place doesn't have a liquor license, so bring your own if you would like. Very popular and usually busy, so plan early and call ahead. Dim sum is served until 4pm. |
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