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3.5 (8 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Bao L.

Cai validate for the parking lot under the train station so parking was simple on a Sunday evening. The place was fairly empty and we were able to get a table quickly. We got a table with a lazy susan, which will be easier to share a lot of food. They brought us the Chrysanthemum tea pretty quickly, but it took them a while to bring us menus. They brought over 2 menus for 5 of us to share which took longer to place the order. Some of the more expensive items are pricier then at other restaurants. Portion tends to be a little bigger. The more common dishes like rick, noodles, veggies, etc. are fairly priced. The chicken corn soup was pretty big. The Ginger and Onion Flavored Chicken was more expensive then at most restaurants and was a little too raw. Pea Tips in a Light Broth was just right. They kept it simple for this dish which is expected to be light. I liked their Walnut Shrimp a lot. The prawns were large. They spent time on removing the walnut skin to remove the bitter taste and just candied the walnut, which is why it was so crunchy. Kids liked the Salt and Pepper Egg Tofu. The Braised Fish Fillet Casserole was a good value, but a little too greasy. They still serve some dim sums during dinner hours which was a surprise and I might try it next time if I want something light.

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MingHin Cuisine

MingHin Cuisine

3.9
(3.2k reviews)
0.2 mi
$$

This was my first eatery experience in Chicago and it's just steps away from where I'm staying…read more It's located in the Lakeshore East area and, upon entering the restaurant, it appears small, until you walk to the back to find a much bigger, louder area filled with folks eating and chatting. We sat in the quieter area near the front since we only ordered two dishes, which we devoured in short order, then went on our way. Something I'd never seen before was the tablet to order your food! What a great idea!! It had photos of the food items and the prices, just like a paper menu, except you click on the item(s) you want and voilà!! Very cool, I must say. Service from there was quick and efficient and the veggies were crisp and flavorful. If I lived here I'd come back regularly.

Took the family to Chinatown for my partner's birthday and made it a full afternoon. First time…read morebringing the kids, first time introducing them to dim sum, and we came in hot on a busy day with multiple events happening in the area. MingHin was packed, loud, and a little chaotic. Worth it. Dim sum is an experience as much as a meal and MingHin delivers on both fronts. We ordered more than we could keep track of. Soup dumplings that immediately became the kids' personal obsession. Shu mai that hit every time. BBQ pork buns in every form they offered because obviously. Chinese broccoli to balance out the indulgence. Everything was solid, fresh, and exactly what you want from a dim sum spread. The room was packed and buzzing but the service kept up impressively. Servers were constantly circling, clearing empty plates and dishes without missing a beat. Clean and attentive even at full capacity, which is no small thing. Fair warning if you are bringing little ones: this environment is a lot. The noise, the crowd, the overwhelming parade of food arriving at the table. Our kids loved what they ate but the sensory experience was a bit much for them. This is a place better suited for a group of adventurous adults or older kids who thrive in high energy environments. Prices are great for the quality and quantity of food you get. A Chinatown institution for good reason. Just know what you are walking into and embrace it fully.

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Bar area
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Beef on stick
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Wentworth Seafood House

Wentworth Seafood House

4.3
(220 reviews)
0.2 mi
$$

Tl;dr this place is very solid and my go-to dim sum place. I'm sure the seafood and everything else…read moreon their huge menu is also good. Be prepared to wait a little bit for a table, or share a big one with another party at peak times. Prices are reasonable and portions are pretty generous. ===== Kind of lost count of how many times I've been. Love getting the dim sum and noodle dishes here. Some favorites: beef cheong fun with egg, siu mai, Singapore noodle, xo rice noodle rolls, spare ribs, pork and century egg congee. All the food has been very solid. Inside is always bustling and can be a bit crowded. Service is pretty friendly as far as Chinatown goes, and very efficient. There's a guy who works there who I think is the manager or something, because he puts in 200x effort and is always hustling. When he's not around it feels like something is missing. Prices are very reasonable and we like ordering a lot here so that we have tasty leftovers for later. This place has quite a few big tables and is good for large groups. My only nits are that very occasionally a dish or teacup will have a dirty spot, and that the bubble tea here is kind of meh. I don't remember exactly which one I ordered, but it was a little watery and lacking in flavor. It's also probably tough since they're boxed in by boba places now. Pro tip: When you first get your table, they'll ask you what kind of tea you want. If you ignore them or don't know how to answer, the default is green tea. Another one is to come at off-peak times. Not only will you get a table faster, but I think they tweak their portion sizes depending on how crowded it is. Definitely will be back! And I recommend you visit too

We like this restaurant. It is about 4.25 stars. The restaurant decorated nicely and clean. There…read moreare a lot people come to enjoy typical Hong Kong style cuisine. We got the sea cucumber beef tendon casserole. This is a good dish and my wife has not have sea cucumber sometimes. The sauce is great to go with rice. We also got seafood chow mein. This is a pan fried noodles with different seafood. Overall we enjoy it. Their menu has good selection.

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Interior of the restaurant
Nice shrimp rolls
Nice shrimp rolls
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Phoenix Restaurant

Phoenix Restaurant

3.4
(919 reviews)
0.1 mi
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As a big dim sum fan, I thought this place was awesome! We arrived right when they opened and were…read morethe first group seated. By the time we finished our meal, the dining room was completely full and there was even a line forming outside, which is always a great sign. Unlike some traditional dim sum restaurants, they don't use carts here. Instead, you order from a paper menu, which I actually prefer because it's easier to browse all the options and make sure you don't miss anything. Everything we ordered was freshly made, looked beautiful, and tasted delicious. We even had to stop and take photos before digging in! The staff was attentive throughout our meal, and the food came out quickly despite how busy the restaurant became. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would definitely come back the next time we're in Chinatown.

Superb Chinese spot in Chicago's Chinatown. Huge seating area and very nice staff. But you're going…read morehere for the Dim Sum. They have a lot of it and it's ALL good. I'm partial to the vegetarian one as well as the shrimp one. Really really good. However, do not, do not sleep on the Mongolian beef. It's exceptional and they have great sticky rice to accompany it. I'm a Mongolian beff connoisseur and this one didn't disappoint. This is a Dim Sum place but they also do other classic Chinese dishes very well!

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From their dining room, a nice view of our skyline on a nice day.
From their dining room, a nice view of our skyline on a nice day.
Beef meatballs
Beef meatballs
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Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum

Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum

4.2
(647 reviews)
0.2 mi
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This is the best bakery in Southside Chinatown, without a doubt, the line just never stops like…read morethey're handing free food but they're not. Although the prices are very reasonable, you could come here everyday...BTW, make sure to bring cash as it's cash only. I really love coming here after a meal because the buns are soft, light, airy, and sweet. Thus far, my favorites are: - egg custard topping with a red bean filling and - the coconut bun with whipped creme Wow, those are really good but do try their other offerings and determine your own favorite item. I have to try their Argyle location to see if they're consistently great!! Oh, one more thing, there is a ledge by the window where you can eat quickly whilst standing up but it can get very crowded in there. Xie xie Chiu Quon!!

This is a staple if you visit chinatown in Chicago. It has fast service and the workers are all…read moresweeter than sugar, and has wonderful atmosphere to it. It was incredibly bustling, which was ambient and also a sign that the pastries here would be good. The egg tart I had was the perfect amount of flakiness and wasn't too sweet. The texture reminds me of flan. There is a wide selection of bakery items to choose from, so I reccomend you try mutiple. It is worth the price. Please go here.

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Custom order cakes
Custom order cakes
Portuguese egg tarts with their tantalizing brulee tops and tasty BBQ pork bun filling
Portuguese egg tarts with their tantalizing brulee tops and tasty BBQ pork bun filling
Portuguese egg tart, coconut bun & BBQ pork bun

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