Da Mao Jia

4.1 (110 reviews)

ModerateTapas/Small Plates, Szechuan

Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Diana J.

Overall the food was tasty and had good spice, lots of garlic and black vinegar. I wish they would spend less on fancy packaging and bags so I can spend less on the meal. Some of the custom containers were designed to hold very small portions. FYI the spareribs are cold. They should make that note online when ordering.

Dennis W.

Food here is great! I liked the spicy pork ribs and the pig brains a lot! Quality- it's definitely good quality food. I was impressed by the cohesiveness of the hot pot dish and how much variety was in it. The rare beef slices, tripe, and vegetables go well together and the only critique is that it is a bit too salty. More rice would have been nice since they only have 1 bowl. I could have had 3-4 bowls easily with it. The pork ribs are delicious and cooked well. Great mix of spicyness and seasoning. Quantity- they give a generous amount of food but not enough rice. I would have liked to have more rice for the hot pot dish. Atmosphere- no dining in. I had to drive to pick up. Service- takes about 30 mins for food to come out

ChengDu Spicy Pork Ear, Chengdu Vermicelli and Pork Intestine Noodle, ChengDu Mixed Veggies and Proteins in Hot Pot

Kangni X.

Finally got to try this restaurant through Chowbus. When I saw brain, intestines and pork ear on the menu, I knew I wanted to try this place. To start, the takeout packaging is adorable!!! The bag is heavy duty and reusable. The food is in paper packaging, so unfortunately not microwaveable but less plastic! Their food fits their packaging perfectly. I appreciate the thought put into this aspect. For the food, flavor is dialed to maximum! The vermicelli and pork intestines was packaged with noodles and soup separately. Great way to keep the noodles from become soggy. However, I did put this in the fridge before trying to reheat and the noodles did end up clumping, but the noodles were still soft, just had to boil and breakup the noodles! The soup was spicy and sour. I added extra vegetables like lotus root and thick kelp. The brains were so tender! Amazing flavor with a melt in your mouth texture. I think it had some cumin too. The pork ears are roasted and then extra dry seasoning added. The slices were thicker than I expected, but because the ears are cooked to a super tender consistency, you get a great jelly + crunch (cartilage) texture that feels hearty. The mixed veggies and proteins in hot pot was great too. Great variety of toppings - intestines, beef stomach, imitation crab, spam, thin slices of fatty beef. Veggies included kelp knots, bean sprouts, woodear fungus. There was also a green thick flat noodle that absorbed flavors really well. This had everything I like in hotpot. The broth is minimal so it's not coated in oil. Pairs really well with rice and the container was stuffed! Last but not least dessert - 3 cannons aka sticky rice balls rolled in a roasted bean powder with a brown sugar syrup. The syrup was in a separate sauce container keeping the roasted powder on the ball dry. Syrup was not that sweet. The sticky rice ball was super soft. Even after I put them in the fridge, they firmed a bit up but still had a good chewy texture. Recommend eating this fresh. Highly recommend this place! If takeout is this great, I really want to try in person and I want to eat the whole menu!!

Judy S.

If you are looking for something a little different than you typical Chinese restaurant you will love this place. Be ready, the food has a kick. An amazing kick, but a wow it is spicy. There are some basic noodles that were very good and had no heat to them at all. But leave it to me and my hubby to toss it in the rest of the amazing sauce left over from our other dishes because we apparently need our lips to burn even more. Seriously couldn't not stop eating. So.goooood! We tried 3 of the dishes. The Chengdu Hot & Chengdu Hot and Sour Fern Root Noodles is a cold dish. Excellent. ChengDu Handmade Zhong Dumplings. This one is hot and yes.. spicy! And the water noodles which are very basic, but yummy! At this location there is no seating. There is a very tiny area you walk in to order on a nice sized ordering screen or you can place your order on line and pick up. We ordered and then took home our goodies. My gosh the take out containers are the next level. The bag our food came in was insulated and everything was well packaged. This is a great place! Give it a try!

Pam C.

Review for takeout. I have never actually eaten in but have been a pretty regular takeout customer at Da Mao Jia. For people in the north side they also have Royal Princess Zhu which looks like it has the same menu. I'm a huge fan of DaMao Jia and their numbing / spicy Chengdu flavors. I love that they have focused completely on traditional dishes and flavors. My favorite are the hot pots here which come with a generous serving of proteins and veggies in a spicy broth. All of their options are very tasty. Other favorites include the volcano wontons and their many creative desserts. All of the takeout comes immaculately packaged with very instagrammable contains and cute utensils packs. My only gripe is the containers are NOT microwave safe and will smoke / melt if you try. Really excited to try more of the menu here!

Anna S.

Exciting selection of food - I came here to try their spicy tofu soup. It was a bit overpriced for the amount they give. The taste was alright - I've have better Chinese tofu soup. The packing is so fancy I feel like 50% of the charge probably went to the packaging fee. (Kidding) The shop is small. It has no indoor seating. It's no contact order. There is a self-ordering machine in the front. The restaurant is conveniently located in a plaza with dedicated parking spaces. This is a less hectic choice if you can't find parking near China town.

Amber C.

Very good noodles. Spicy but so flavorful. Dumplings were underwhelming. Service was fast. Ambiance was nice.

Steve A.

Chinese doesn't get any more authentic. Da Mao Jia is a place that is what you think of when you go to a restaurant in Chinatown. It's actually in Bridgeport, but that's just about close enough for those around it. How about some of the craziest things you have ever eaten, as in brains and gizzards. There's luckily also things for vegetarians. A lot of Chinese restaurants have Americanized menus so it's less daunting. It's not like this here. They have a ton of authentic stuff. Forget about dumplings. It has way beyond that. Holy cow, literally, as you can eat cow brain. Of course I haven't, so when we went here I got something from the slim but good vegetarian friendly options. It's not cheap. This place is costly but it's so good though. Both of us got the Cheng Du Veggies In Hot Pot. It's $18, so it's pricy. This has glass noodles, mushrooms, seaweed knots, and tofu skin. It actually was a lot of food. The broth was thick, and it was more like a stew. Go for some authentic Chinese. It's the place to go for Chengdu dishes. The food is on the expensive side but this is one of the rare times it's worth all that.

Chengdu Tofu Bean Curd, I don't like it. Tofu is not smooth.

Yi B.

This is a take out review. First of all, let me just say, their take out containers are sooooo cute! Most of them are paper containers and can be rinsed and recycled. Soupy dishes will have a plastic lid. Food is ammmazing, even for take out. I really enjoyed the Chengdu Beef and Veggie Mix Hot Pot, it is good portion, and fresh ingredients and very yummy. It is very spicy and oily so beware. I'm willing to eat it because it is so good. The pork ear is great too. Large portion and tastes good! This combination is rare for restaurants these days. The tofu bean curd is a little disappointing. Seasoning is good, but the tofu bean curd itself could be better. Overall a great restaurant. I will definitely go visit in person and order delivery again!

Dumplings, wontons, noodle soup, veggies, and face mask!

Cal L.

I hate to start the review with the flex, but my wife is from Chongqing and I'm 1/4 from Chengdu. Haha. We came by this place with super high expectations, especially in light of the menu that had a bunch of more exotic items that many Americans would shy away from. We found the food to be OK. The flavors were pretty good, and the ingredients were fresh. It was very thoughtful that they included a face mask with our order. I think it speaks highly of the staff and the management that in such a weird time, they were so thoughtful about packaging food in a way that would be great for takeout. We got the spicy wontons and the spicy dumplings, and felt that the ratio of rapper/skin to meat was way too high. There was just very, very little meat in our dumplings. The sauce was delicious though, and I almost drank it. I'm glad I didn't (it's straight oil LOL) We also got the beef noodle and spicy broth, and the and the Chengdu mixed veggies in hot pot. Both were on the oily side, which is what one would come to expect in this sort of cuisine, but the oil was not quite as flavorful and fragrant as we expected. It's not exactly fair, because Chicago is a pretty crowded market for good Szechuan food. I think we will give this place another try next month. They have a bunch of snacks, and we can try other entrées as well. Very much excited, and looking forward to writing another review!

Judy V.

Since our original dinner plans fell short, my coworker and I found this place through Yelp and decided to brace the -12 degree weather and walk there since it was only .3 miles away. Honestly, those 0.3 miles felt like a 1 mile in the cold Chicago weather so it was a good thing we were going to restaurant that specializes in all spicy food. All that spice helped us warm our bellies after all that walking in the cold. Here is what we ordered to share between two people.. Don't judge us, we were extra hungry and figure everything was tapas style. - House special spare ribs: NOT tapas size. The meat was tough, chewy and too spicy. 1/5 stars - Handmade sweet and spicy noodles: THICK noods and the only none spicy dish we ordered. It was good but super fulfilling. 3/5 stars - Spicy soft bean curd: LOVED this dish. I only had soft tofu in sweet form so this savory version was a pleasant surprise. 4/5 stars - Potato strips: Tasty but also spicy. I loved how the potatoes were not crispy and so it tasted great with rice. 5/5 stars - Wontons in hot soup: Spicy! The skin of the wontons were soft but the meat fillings were bland. 3/5 stars - Dumplings in spicy sauce: Also vey spicy but the dumpling wraps were so silky smooth. This was really tasty! 5/5 - Ice water combo: The perfect dessert to cool down the palate after eating all that spicy food. I liked the brown sugar one better than the fermented rice one since it had more flavor. 3/5 Overall, this place is pretty legit with its spiciness. So if you like spicy Chinese food, definitely check out this place. Also, it was a pretty cheap meal, our total was less than $60 for all the food we ordered!

Fantastic spicy braised dish with pork ear, duck tongue, chicken gizzards. This dish is on the amazing tasting menu.

Anthony M.

A TASTE OF AUTHENTIC The food here is simply amazing and very authentic. If you think Panda Express is authentic then don't come here. We recently carried out during the pandemic and ordered two of our favorite dishes. The Spicy tofu pudding which is a Tofu bean curd with soy bean, pickle, green onion and mouth numbing spices. We also got the hand folded wonton in a volcano broth with pork wontons, bone broth & Szechuan peppercorn. If you can't handle the heat then don't even go here. These two items aren't on the menu, as of last week. We actually had to call Chef out of the kitchen because the order taker told us they didn't exist. Chef came out and punched them into the computer. It was so cool like we knew the secret menu. We love being in the culinary know. Please get out there and support our local Mom & Pop gems. This is a review I started prior to the pandemic and I need to share the amazing experience we had here. Are you ready to take a culinary adventure to Chengdu, China? If you said yes, then look no further then here! Chef Damao has created a brilliant 10 course tasting menu that is simply amazing! We enjoyed the Volcano soup and yes it's spicy. This fantastic broth will not only warm your body but it warms your soul. The dish has hand folded pork wontons in volcano bone with Szechuan peppercorns. Someone call 911 because I want another bowl. This dish is going to be our family's cure to get through the cold Chicago winter. Chef Damao is a talent delivering home made authentic food from her city. If you truly want an authentic taste of Chengdu, then this place is for you. The tasting menu has 10 incredible courses. (Hopefully it returns after Pandemic) I have to be honest and say that it's a deal because I walked out feeling very satisfied. Chef will also share stories about each dish which makes the dinning experience even more enjoyable. Here's a peak of what we ate! Spicy braised dishes like pork ear, duck tongue & chicken gizzards. This is so unique and authentic. You only love once so dive in and try these. Spicy tofu pudding. I highly recommend this authentic street food. It will make you actually love tofu. This is our family go to dish. Wolf tooth potato - Fried potato strips, pickle, spices & green onion. It's like very good and unique fries. Golden fried pork -Deep fried battered pork, side dry seasoning. This is magical and some of the best pork you'll ever have. House Szechuan sausage - Cured pork shoulder. This is different and hard to describe but I couldn't stop eating it. Bell dumplings - Pork dumplings, double-brewed soy sauce, chili oil, fresh garlic. I love dumplings and the house made dumplings here are fantastic. Hand folded wonton in volcano broth Pork wontons, bone broth & Szechuan peppercorn. Another family favorite. It's a perfect broth. I believe it cures all. Roasted pork trotters - Braised pork feet, peanuts, cilantro, sesame & green onion. Yeah I ate pig foot. I couldn't let chef down. It was good and mouth numbing. Beef and tomato soupy rice - Beef and tomato broth, braised beef shank & jasmine rice. This is Chef's lunch and I encouraged here to add it to the menu. I was excited to see it on the menu when I ordered last week. Ice jelly dessert - Ice jelly, molasses & raisins. I must say that Chinese deserts are interesting. I'm not a huge fan but I'm willing to try. The food here is hot and I love it. I believe it's called Malo. Hot is not the right word. It is more mouth numbing spices, where the numbing taste comes from Szechuan peppercorns. These are just magical. We literally have a 5 lb bag in our pantry that we use for our Sichuan cooking at home. This place will not disappoint. Please get out there and support our Chicago restaurants.

ChengDu Wonton in Volcano Broth, ChengDu Beef & Veggie Mix Hot Pot, Golden Fried Pork Strips, Spicy Chengdu Fries

Tracy L.

It's nice to see restaurants of unique dishes! I enjoy spicy and just about any Asian cuisine, so I was excited to try this place. The wontons in volcano broth was my favorite- tasty broth, not too spicy. The fries tasted good, but I wish they were a little bit crispy. The fried pork strips was good, but I wish there was more seasoning. Lastly, the hot pot was good, but a little greasy/oily. The wide glass noodles were the best part, so I would've wanted more. The other ingredients were just okay, a little overcooked and salty. Maybe that just wasn't for me, but I'd be willing to try other dishes instead!

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Xinting Y.

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I have been witnessing the growth of Damao since I started ordering through bydamao.com, and here we are at the newly renovated a place by DAMAO. It is the second time that I visit, seems like everything is better than the first time when they just opened. Space is definitely more open and can fit more people. Service is more attentive. The best thing is, the food tastes better and there are now more options. I love their spicy vermicelli and pork intestine (肥肠粉), the taste is very authentic, maybe even better, perfect balance of spiciness and numbness. The portion is also much larger than the online ordered version. The sweet and spicy noodles (甜水面) are also excellent. The bell dumplings (钟水饺) are less exciting somehow, the sauce is pretty good but I think I've had better bell dumplings at other places. The mixed vegetables and proteins in a hot pot (荤冒菜) is ok, but the sauce kind of overpowers the food in the hot pot. The downsides that I experienced are the long wait time (more than 20 minutes) and the few missed item on the menu. Cannot believe the popular duck and chicken feet are all gone now! Overall, a great ethnic restaurant. I would hope it can get a Michelin star in the near future :-) read more

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Phillip T.

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Really amazing and interesting food I haven't really had anywhere in Chicago. The potato strips are delicious but not crisp as you might think. Reminds me of stir fried potatoes. Also they're spicy as hell goddam. Bell dumplings are some of the best I've had and the cold braised meats are a great lil snack. read more

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Riley H.

9 years ago

The Szechuan food here is delicious! I really like the roasted pig feet with peanuts, potato strips, and the mixed veggies and proteins in hotpot. If you like spicy food, you will love this place. The only reason I gave this place 4 stars is because the place is way over priced! 16.99 for 5 pig feet? Yikes! Tip: definitely try the iced water cake dessert after your spicy meal. It will make the burn go away instantly. read more

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Jing L.

9 years ago

One of top Chinese restaurant in Chinatown area. Ordered several tapas: the potato strip, spicy & sweet noodle, pork feet, mixed veg protein in hot pot. All of the are very traditional and delicious. Potato is typical Szechuan style. Can't find any similar one in Chicago. Noodle is sweet and spicy as name mentioned. Very good. Very enjoyable eating experience. It's good for more than 4 ppl parties. Since u can try several dish at one time. Place is too tiny, that's the only reason I gave 4 stars. read more

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mei s.

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We tried this place on the recommendation of Steve Dolinsky as we wanted to see if they would have food that would be reminiscent of the spicy food we had in China with the szechuan peppercorns. We came on a late Friday night, around 9:30. The place was open until midnight and was pretty much the only place open in the strip mall still. When we go there, the place was full with a couple of large groups and a couple. We were able to be seated quickly. The place is not large. The menu was place mat size. Not a large menu like Joy Yee but enough. We ordered the Sweet and spicy noodle, Spicy beef noodle, Spare ribs, Bell dumplings and Wonton in spicy soup. You cannot be afraid of spice here. Of all the items, the only disappointing item was the spare ribs, and they were $15. The spicy beef noodle was my favorite. The noodles were awesome and the broth was insanely flavorful. The wontons were next in terms of deliciousness. The bell dumplings which came recommended were just ok. The sweet and spicy noodle reminded me of dan dan noodles. They are served cold and have a peanuty spicy flavor. Overall, a delicious place, I would definitely go again. read more

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Tianbo S.

7 years ago

They have so many different choices on their menu, from appetizers to bbq to soup to desserts. I only wish I have a stomach big enough to try all of them.... But the owner told me they have a tasting menu that contains 10 items! I gotta try it next time. Make sure you ask about it when you are here. read more

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Carol W.

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Got takeout for Sunday lunch, it's def a bit pricey but I'd heard good things about it. The food itself was pretty good!! (Got the sweet and spicy noodles, spicy beef noodle soup, hot wontons). This would be a 4 star but they forgot one of our orders and we didn't realize until we got home. We called and they said they could refund it "later". Will update the review when they do so. I think it's def worth a try if you're into this type of food though! read more

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Xinxin R.

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Love the chengdu style. Everything is spicy and delicious read more

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Joe M.

7 years ago

You can call it Authentic or Heritage or Regional Chinese Cuisine but I call it fabulous. You will not find these items in you normal Chinese restaurant. Not for the wimp. All kinds of different spicy. All purposeful for each dish as the flavors explode in your mouth. With Pork ear, Duck tongue,Chicken gizzards, and other fascinating delicacies, have the owner describe the item to you. Their noodles , dumplings and the like are all home made with ingredients and spices from china. You can ask to adjust the heat but where is the fun in that. The most exciting food in the area. BYOB. read more

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Ashley Z.

8 years ago

The food is so goooooood and is real authentic Szechuan food & snacks! There's only one waiter but he's so efficient and polite! read more

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Thomas Y.

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If you like spicy, this is your place! I like spicy but even this was a little tough. We ordered a lot of small dishes and not the hot pot which is what they say they are known for. I really enjoyed the wonton in hot soup, dumplings, and short rib. The chicken gizzards were really spicy. read more

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Patrick H.

8 years ago

Most authentic Chengdu street food in the midwest area, reminds me of my time in Chengdu. Everything is pretty good, but might be too salty & spicy for some ppl Free parking outside the restaurant; Only few tables available, might have to wait during busy hours. read more

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Alex W.

5 years ago

I get takeouts from this place quite often. But the takeout today, the fried pork and chengdu protein pot tasted very different from what they used to be, and not in a good way. The fried pork were cut in more random pieces than linear and not as crispy. The chengdu protein pot had a price increase but came with plenty of meat. Unfortunately, the flavors were off. These were saltier but not spicy or numbing whatsoever. Did the chef go on Holiday? read more

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Peter F.

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I ordered takeout from here and it was AMAZING!!!!!!! We got the fern noodles, chengdu mixed veggies and proteins in hot pot, Zhong dumplings, and chengdu tofu bean curd! It was an explosion of happiness in my mouth the entire meal! You must come here if you are on the fence, trust me you won't regret it. read more

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Eva J.

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Brittany C.

3 years ago

I really liked this place a year before, especially the pig brain. But now, I think the quality went down. The ingredients don't taste as fresh and flavorful. I am disappointed and will not be coming back. read more

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Diana M.

8 years ago

I got to taste about 12 dishes and all were great! Really liked the handmade bell dumplings, they were very authentic with thin dough, and the sweet potato vermicelli with pork intestine, little vinegar to balance the taste! The hot pot is awesome, have great variety. Great place to try Sichuan Street Food! We brought games and our own liquor to drink! read more

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Lina Y.

7 years ago

Nice little restaurant for authentic Szechuan dish. Pulled rabbit meat was very good, duck wings were a little too spicy for me but I still enjoyed it. Will go back again. read more

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J C.

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8 years ago

I would come back for the wonton soup. That was damn good and spicy and the only reason I'm giving 3 stars. Wasn't impressed by the pork feet--it was all cartilage and no meat (I know feet is usually mostly cartilage but I've had some with still a good amount of meat. And for $16 this was way overpriced). House made sausages were one-note (basically spicy but no other discernible flavor) and also pricey. I'm not sure why this place has such high prices. It's not in a particularly snazzy location, decor is very hole in the wall, and ingredients don't appear to be particularly special. Also don't love that they charge for rice. Do that when you're located off Michigan Ave, not a random strip off the highway 3 doors down from a tattoo parlor. Also no greens on the menu--even the hot pot veggies come with meat. There's one tofu dish. I'm not vegetarian but I like some balance. Felt like I needed a salad after we left. read more

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N B.

7 years ago

This restaurant ended up not being a great choice for our group, given the limited menu with a heavy emphasis on meat. Yelp lists it as a small plates place, so I expected more of a dim sum experience but found the list of options far shorter than other local restaurants. This meant that our toddler wasn't able to eat much and likely wouldn't be able to until he develops more of a spice tolerance. read more

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Sijie L.

8 years ago

Extremely authentic and good service! Price is reasonable. Highly recommend every dish read more

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BeMariel S.

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Really authentic Sichuan. The flavors in every dish is great! I love their raindrop dessert the best! The hand pulled noodles are equally delicious. Serious spiciness here. When they say they mean HOTTT! read more

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Ray R.

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Before we had our meal, one of the staff at the back kept shouting and complaining about his job. Actually, I don't care about their issue, but after I overheard their content. It gives me a very horrible first impression. One staff at the front reminds the staff at the back to wash the dishes properly and clearly. The staff at the back shouted back: "I don't know how to wash and even there are stains on the dishes, it's not a big deal!" I am astonishing worried about this place's sanitary condition. In addition, I can clearly hear him spitting and slamming dishes at the back. If I did not see the second staff in the back who cooked our meal, I would leave immediately. Either the staff should be paid enough and trained properly or he should just get fired. Apart from the farce, the food itself was truly authentic and delicious. Spicy Szechuan sausage, spicy chicken gizzard and sweet sour noodles. These dishes does not exist in every Chinese restaurants. Spicy Szechuan sausage is highly recommended, because it gives a warm feeling in the winter. However, this place barely has service and the farce does give me a bad impression. These factors lower the rate to 2* and a half. read more

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Bob D.

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Nice to get some Chinese food that isn't twice fried and served with a scowl. The Bell dumplings were the star in my opinion, a very light slippery wrap with mild meat paste inside, swimming in garlic, chile's, Szechuan peppercorns and oil. A perfect match. The Spicy wonton is exactly as described, you will get the mouth numbing associated with Szechuan Peppercorns, there is also a nice combination of acid with the chiles the other dishes don't offer. The wontons are light and delicious. Spare ribs are a must with all the oil and chiles floating around, a great way to rub some of the other flavors off your mouth before diving in for more. The seet and spicy noodle are great but a bit redundant with the dumpling and Wonton. I will certainly be back, but after my sphincter relaxes from all the excitement. read more

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Nargil T.

7 years ago

I love the food there. This is my first time trying authentic Chengdu food. I love spicy food read more

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Wayne H.

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8 years ago

This place is interesting for the unusual small dishes and the fresh noodles but the prices are higher than usual to match - so I'd recommend getting things that you wont find elsewhere. Sweet and spicy noodles with peanuts were good. Water cake was interesting but for me was a try once type thing (brown sugar is not brown sugar but rather tablets of a chinese candy with a medicinal flavor). read more

Da Mao Jia - beef noodles (requested less spicy) - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Lin C.

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9 years ago

A little bit pricy here. Small amount but bit of expensive here. Cash do take some discount but only 7% LOL. Taste is okesh. Not convenient to visit too. read more

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Esther K.

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I just want to commend the staff for their great customer service! I ordered from Uber Eats, and one of the items I ordered (Jelly w/ Coconut Milk) was out of stock. The restaurant called me right away to apologize and offered to replace it with another item of my choice. They were really sweet and apologized even though it wasn't a huge deal. When I got my food, I noticed that they had also given me 3 free drinks and a face mask, which was so nice of them to add. The rest of the food I got (Spicy Chengdu Fries, Pork Feet w/ Peanuts) was delicious! I got the fries medium spicy, but I feel like I could have gotten the spiciest level and it still would have been fine. Overall, I am really grateful to the staff for making sure I was satisfied with my meal, and I will definitely order again in the future to try the Jelly w/ Coconut Milk, lol :) read more

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Noelle R.

6 years ago

Omg if you like rabbit meat you have to get the shredded spicy rabbit, its delicious. Also a big fan of the Sichuan jelly and popcorn pork. Sometimes they do deals on Chowbus if you order delivery. read more

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I tried a dumpling appetizer and a veggie dish with beef. The dumplings were excellent. The veggie entrée had that classic Szechuan taste. The beef needs to be flavored better. I didn't care for the ham bits. The owner described this place as classic Szechuan street food. I'll be back for other snacks and possible other entrée. There was something very original about this place. They open till midnight. read more

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Yijun L.

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I rarely write any reviews this is the first one because: THIS IS MY MOST FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN THE AREA!!!!!!Super authentic!! Highly recommend!! Jeeez their water jelly cake!! Every time I just have to have to get the water jelly cake. Two servings. One dine in and one to go. That's how much I loveeee it!!! If you're very into spicy food, you'll love their homemade sausage, spicy potato strips and Feichang Fen!! And of course hot pot. I can't handle too spicy food, so I usually order some milder dishes like bell dumplings, roasted pork feet, pork ears, and chicken gizzards, etc. I'm obsessed with their sweet and spicy noodles too. Oh almost forgot! Their tomato and egg noodles!! Absolutely wonderful!!!!! And spicy wonton (this one is not that spicy)!!! Bean curd!! Too many good dishes can't list them all. I guess you'll find out after you go try them. read more

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Stephanie S.

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It's alright. People are nice, it seems popular, but given the price and taste, I was not persuaded to go again. Noodle was too salty, meat was too dry. There are definitely enter food choices around Chicago. read more

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Wenyen H.

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Not extremely special as it suggests. Authentic Szechuan food but it's not outstanding

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When we first sat down we asked for 2 glasses of ice water. We had to ask 3-4x throughout the meal before they finally remembered to give it to us halfway through our meal. We also had asked for a bowl of rice. Again, we waited for a while then had to remind them 2x before they finally brought it. When the rice did come it was COLD, which I have never experienced in an Asian restaurant, especially since the rice usually is kept warm in a rice cooker so I'm a little confused how that happened. Keep in mind there was also only one other table so it's not like they were super busy, which is why I was even more disappointed in the poor service. Food itself was fine, expect it to be very spicy. Even though it is a tapas place I thought the prices were a little high given the price as well. read more

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The potato strips are spicy if you tell them you want them really spicy (they'll fight you on this, lol). The default spice level is mild at best. read more

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Emma B.

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Recently expanded! Still spicy and delicious. Fresh handmade noodles and bell dumplings so good. Super wish they had more vegetables, but definitely makes for great take out. read more

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Amelia W.

9 years ago

Really authentic place to have Chengdu style spicy bites and if you are big fan of peppercorns. read more

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We ordered carryout: Spicy bean curd, duck wings, bell dumplings, and mixed vegetables in hot pot. The food had no flavor, it was all covered by the same flavored spiciness. It was good for clearing out sinuses, but not much else. As for pros, we were able to pick up food in 30 minutes after ordering and all items were ready to go. Otherwise, I don't want to eat here again. read more

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one of the best sichuan food in Chicago, the chef is very talented and passionate about making great quality food. The place is a bit tiny as it is more for take out food everything on the menu is delicious! read more

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Zhuyun M.

8 years ago

Tasty food and good service. The waiter is very patient and nice. I love the hot pot. I will definitely come here again if I'm in Chicago. I hope this restaurant could open in Minnesota! read more

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Misia C.

9 years ago

My second complain is after seeing the check, a cup of iced water cake size of a girl's palm costs 4.29... a bit pricey given the small portion. My only complain is the chicken gizzard, neither the texture nor taste is good/authentic. read more

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2621 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60608
Bridgeport
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Hours

What time does Da Mao Jia open?

Da Mao Jia opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Da Mao Jia close?

Da Mao Jia is closed on Monday.Da Mao Jia closes at 9:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sun 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Da Mao Jia take Bitcoin?

No, Da Mao Jia does not take Bitcoin.

Does Da Mao Jia take credit cards?

Yes, Da Mao Jia takes credit cards.

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Does Da Mao Jia have catering options?

Yes, Da Mao Jia does have catering options.

Does Da Mao Jia have a happy hour?

No, Da Mao Jia does not have a happy hour.

Does Da Mao Jia serve alcohol?

No, Da Mao Jia does not serve alcohol.

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Does Da Mao Jia allow dogs?

Yes, Da Mao Jia allows dogs.

Does Da Mao Jia have TVs?

No, Da Mao Jia does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Da Mao Jia have bike parking?

Yes, Da Mao Jia has bike parking.

Does Da Mao Jia have outdoor seating?

No, Da Mao Jia does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Da Mao Jia have parking?

Yes, Da Mao Jia has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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Is Da Mao Jia wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Da Mao Jia is wheelchair accessible.

Does Da Mao Jia have free WiFi?

Yes, Da Mao Jia has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Authentic street foods from Chengdu city, passion for Szechuan peppercorn, a unique taste you'll never get at other places!

History

Established in 2015.

un-Americanized, small-place street food originated from Chengdu, China, awarded as "best heritage restaurant" by Jean Bancheet” Some people maintain Sichuan food is one-dimensional, all tongue-numbing oily burn and buzz. But that neglects the variety of diverting visceral textures it offers. More than most Sichuan restaurants in Chinatown,this is a place with food for lingering over important ideas, gesturing emphatically with denuded duck tongues and chicken feet. This style of eating may be old hat in Chengdu, but in Chicago, it looks like a bright future for Chinese food.

Meet the Manager: Heng S.

Opened in 2017, A Place by Damao is a young restaurant which tries to bring the most authentic Chengdu street food to Chicago from Sichuan province, China. Stay unAmericanized is our forever goal.

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SzeChuan Alley

4.9

(20 reviews)

0.5 mi

Ambiance - lots of street parking outside, casual, great for small and large groups…read moreService - only 1 server/cashier, order food using QR code on table Food - Everything was super flavorful, my personal favorite was the dry pot chicken wing (love that they put sliced potato and lotus root to add to the texture)

Went back again and tried spicy sour fish fillet but it isn't as good as I thought. I won't get…read morethat again. But something really really caught my eyes and my friends said yes so I ordered the salted egg yolk corn kernels. Oh my god it is strangely addicting. It's a little sweet too. And a little crunch to it with the salted egg yolk. It's like opening a bag of snacks and we just couldn't stop eating it. Goes very well with rice too. Although it might seem pricey since it's just a plate of corn kernels but they made it good so I think I'll order it again.

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Chef Xiong - Taste of Szechuan

Great Chinese restaurant! I've been twice already and I'll…read morebe back. The food is full of flavor, spicy, and delicious. I also had the kung pao tofu, which was some of the best fried tofu I've ever had. Food is served family style, so it is meant to be shared. I recommend coming by with a group. Service is very friendly and helpful in picking out dishes. Highly recommend!

Came here on a Sunday where everywhere was super busy because of lunar new year. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised about Chef Xiong! Loved the place and really hits in terms of Szechuan cuisine. We ordered the mapo tofu, green beans, and the kung pao chicken. I loved the mapo tofu and it had a kick of spice and the green beans are always a solid vegetable choice. Great place if you don't know where to eat in Chinatown!

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Mapo tofu

MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱

We ordered takeout this time, but after seeing the atmosphere, I wish we had dined in. Be…read moreprepared--the wait was around an hour and a half. They take a $20 deposit to hold reservations, and judging by how many people happily waited, it's clearly worth it. There was one dish in the dining room that smelled absolutely incredible, and I'm still sad I didn't figure out what it was. I'll definitely be eating in next time. The mapo tofu was one of the best I've ever had. It was different from the style I usually prefer--I typically like a thicker, richer sauce--but this one had a lighter consistency while still packing amazing flavor. I ordered it with beef, and it was a fantastic choice. The flank steak fried rice was a bit bland on its own, but I think it was intentionally seasoned that way to pair with the bolder dishes on the table. I cannot wait to to back nd dine in this time

Disappointing experience--way too salty. I really wanted to…read morelike MCCB. Given how highly rated this restaurant is, my expectations were definitely up, but unfortunately, the food didn't deliver. I ordered the Dry Chili Chicken, and it was beyond salty--to the point where it was genuinely hard to eat. I was looking forward to the vibrant, spicy flavors MCCB is known for, but the overwhelming saltiness just took over the entire dish. I really expected better quality control from a spot with this much hype.

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Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce

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Szechaun style stir fried duck

Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park

The crispy eggplant was a huge fan favorite, but we ordered so many other things that were good…read more The Sichuan wontons were delicious. We also got the dry chili chicken, dan dan noodles, Szechuan string beans, and a couple other things. Their Sichuan ice jelly was also yum. The service was great.

Got Chengdu Impression for some quick dinner time takeout. The portions were good but dishes felt…read moreslightly pricey for what we got The pork was on the salty side but did like how thinly they were sliced Green beans were cooked to a soft/borderline mushy and wrinkly texture (not my preference) and lacked the Sichuan spice that i was expecting The salt and pepper shrimp was mediocre as well. Shrimp itself tasted old and not clean. Breading wasn't as crispy as I would've liked (granted yes i acknowledge it was in a takeout box soo) Overall wasnt too satisfied but I feel like i could have a different experience with dining in and trying other dishes

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Dry Chili Pork Intestine

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4.8

(21 reviews)

1.0 mi

Food: As good as always--flavorful, authentic, and satisfying…read more Service: The staff are friendly, attentive, and quick to help. The only downside is the wait since they moved to 2623 S Halsted St. We waited about 40 minutes for a table and another 20 minutes for our food. Ambiance: Nothing particularly special--just a fairly standard dining atmosphere. But honestly, we come here for the food, so the ambiance isn't really a deciding factor for us. Overall, the long wait can be frustrating, but the food is still worth the trip. We'll definitely be back.

Fair warning- this dish is NOT for the weak. I got the Szechuan Pepper chicken, one of my favorite…read moredishes that no Chinese restaurant has ever been able to make close to the level I had while in Chengdu- until now. When I tell you I openly wept while eating this dish (both from the spice and from joy), I'm not kidding. My spirits were high, my tongue and lips felt like they were vibrating, and I couldn't ask for more. Fantastic, cannot recommend enough, reasonably quick service and love the collection of restaurants in this food court. Will be returning.

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Bamboo

Lao Sze Chuan

delicious food very traditional Chinese food. It cost very cheap too compared to other find diningread more

It has been a few years since I have been here, but I am pleased to see the same great service and…read morefood quality are consistent with my past experiences. We arrived just as doors were opening for lunch, and sat at the bar for apps and drinks. The lycheetini here is my fave, but be aware it is a potent drink. The lychee in the glass is a treat for the finish. Steamed Dim sum and crab rangoon are good and generous portions. You cannot go wrong with anything shrimp. Our bar tender/server (Fiona, I believe?) surprised my daughter with a birthday treat, sesame balls with a candle, which was so sweet! We had early dinner reservations so we did not stay for lunch, but I look forward to returning for a full meal. Great location on MI Ave!

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Szechuan Corner

Great food and friendly service. Wait time was very short and order was made to order.read more

Since there's no three and a half star rating, I had to give this a three star rating. I was really…read morecraving some good Chinese food but did not want to go into downtown first to pick up and then head back home so I looked this place up and had decent reviews and decided to try it out. What really impressed me was they had a specific section of the menu which was titled "Salt and Pepper". Of course I was super excited to try the salt and pepper tofu so here's what we got: - we got the salt and pepper tofu - we got the American garlic broccoli - got the mala lamb. - Got a pair of complimentary vegetarian spring rolls. When I went to pick up the take-out order, I was shocked at how heavy it was. This was clearly a lot of food. I'll start with the lamb. Very well thought out packaging, to be straight. Because the lamb had a lot of oil and liquid in it, they put it in a plastic container, which they knew is going to leak. They put that entire container in a separate tiny plastic bag and wrapped it so that the juices from that would not come all over in the main bag. Really appreciate that. Now the lamb, while cooked okay, the flavor was just, you know, it did not do it for me. Add to that they really kept the lamb as relatively big pieces. They were thinly sliced but they were just large pieces. They could have been smaller for it to be easier to eat. Flavor-wise there was just too much black pepper, which is what I was expecting, but to match that there was no flavor as such. The salt and pepper tofu was a disaster. I got it from other places. The flavor just was not doing it. It was not crispy at all. Yes I have them take out salt and pepper tofu from many other places. It does leave its crunchiness to some extent. This one had zero crunch. In fact it was weird. Every piece that was stuck to the next one had something gooey on it. Just overall the flavor was very underwhelming. The American garlic broccoli was overcooked to the extent it did not have the firmness one would expect and was overcooked to the extent where some of the smaller pieces just disintegrated. The spring roll is wild. The casing was phenomenal. It was perfect for a spring roll even after opening it after one hour. Really appreciate that. The filling, however, there really weren't many vegetables in it at all. That was very disappointing. Overall I don't think I am going to grab food from here again. The reason they get the 3.5 stars, though, is they did a phenomenal job on the packaging of all the food. The quantity was well beyond what I expected. The food, however, I have to say, was a disaster. And maybe this is my taste. It may be it's a bit too Americanized and I have not been used to eating very Americanized Chinese food for the last many years. That might be the problem.

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Dongpo Impression

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2017

Was looking for some chinese food late on a windy night in Chicago and came across this hidden…read moregolden gem in Chinatown. Went in their expecting regular Chinese food and was blown away by the amazing chinese food, attention to detail oriented waiter and no frills but perfected Chinese food. Ordered heavy, starting with egg drop soup, dumplings, shrimp and broccoli, crispy duck and pan sheared green beans. Each of the item was fabulous, highlight being succulent crispy duck that would rival any duck place in the states(not peking duck) but it was full of flavor, perfectly rendered fat and crispy skin which even made my partner who doesn't like duck change her opinion If i could give 50 stars I would and the enthusiasm and energy shown by staff at 11 pm just showed how each member of this place absolutely knew what they were doing.

I would say Szechuan is at this my point my favorite type of Chinese cuisine. I love the flavors, I…read morelove the heat. So when I saw what Dongpo had to offer, I knew I had to try this place. They definitely didn't let me down. We ordered their dry chili chicken, Dan Dan Noodles, and Sichuan wontons. All three were amazing, all three came with some heat and would order them again without hesitation. The dry chili chicken had the perfect amount of heat, the chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the Dan Dan noodles were very flavorful and the wontons came with the same spiciness just a different texture. Overall we enjoyed our lunch here at Dongpo. The service was great. Very quick and the food came out hot. Will definitely be returning.

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Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen

4.4

(224 reviews)

8.1 mi

I wanted to try a new place and found this based on reviews…read moreI had not realized it is in a central kitchen, just take out The owner was there and she was so nice I went with the curried chicken lunch special and added an extra veggie egg roll The food was hot, fresh and of high quality I enjoyed every bite This was a great find

Just ordered from Uber Eats. The kung pao chicken was rubbery and inedible. Really disappointedread more

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Chicken Lo Mein, Yu Shin Beef (Hot), General Tsos Chicken (Hot)

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Orange Chicken Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice

Lao Sze Chuan

Amazing food, great service and atmosphere. The Tony's 3 chili chicken was excellent.read more

Absolutely amazing. Food was incredible. Service was excellent…read more Jellyfish was great. The fish soup was hot and numbing. Fried chicken pieces were delicious. 10/10 would recommend over and over again. Best Chinese food in USA? Might be close!

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Eggplant

Quartino Ristorante

Made reservations to sit inside, which is welcoming and fun, but they had open tables in patio we…read morewe opted for that and it was awesome good choice. Great food, and our waiter Holden was awesome.

Still great pizza and staff. Much busier with the summer now…read more Caesar salad had some anchovies taste to it, so I preferred it not having it, but it was still good.

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PROSCIUTTO SAN DANIELE and Duck Prosciutto

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The Purple Pig

The Purple Pig has risen to be my absolute favorite restaurant I've had the joy of eating at in…read moreChicago. After coming back to the city almost a decade later, I knew I wanted to have a meal here. The best way to eat a meal here is to share all the dishes with friends. Sage Gimlet (5/5) - I started my meal with a refreshing sage gimlet that was a strong but well balanced cocktail. Roasted Bone Marrow (5/5) - I 100% would recommend getting this appetizer to start off the meal. The marrow was perfectly roasted and paired so well with the jam and salad. Roasted Beets (5/5) - If you love beets, get this salad. The flavors were so well balanced and I really liked the fried balls of goat cheese. Agnolotti (5/5) - This pasta was amazing!! The short rib and bone marrow with the fresh pasta still makes my mouth water. Scallops (5/5) - These scallops were perfectly cooked. The crispy prosciutto was a tad on the salty side. I honestly love the energy and the flavor bomb this restaurant packs. I can't wait until I'm back in the city and can dine here again.

This was one of the best food experiences I have had in my life. I'm so glad I was able to reserve…read moretwo seats at the bar. Walking to the location, my friend and I discussed the various dishes we would like to try. In hindsight, I'm grateful for the walk because it helped make room for the dishes we would try. When we entered, we immediately were seated and greeted by Omar. His knowledge of the menu helped us focus on our dishes. We ended up ordering: squid ink chitarra, agnolotti, salt- roasted beets, pork belly, and gelato. Each dish was better than the next. The brown butter and red wine jus used for the agnolotti was addictive and the squid ink was delectable. Who knew salt- roasted beets could taste out of this world? Not me. We ended with a glass of limoncello and champagne to accompany our vanilla gelato. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

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Green Street Smoked Meats

Not sure what else to say than.. food is good. Just…read morefantastic! Closes thing to the Texas .. Chicago jalapeño poppers were my favorite. Meat is always fresh and good here! Counter boys were lil mean but who cares!

Attached to Sawada Coffee, I was surprised to see a BBQ joint located inside! As lunch time started…read moreapproaching, I noticed more and more people standing in line for Green Street. This prompted me to go check out what was on the menu. When I was greeted by someone to order, it seemed like they were a bit impatient or a bit annoyed that I was between two entrees. I understand that businesses get busy, but it is always important to treat everyone with respect! That being said, I ordered the brisket sandwich and it was great! The potato salad as a side was the perfect pair. Portion sizes were great and overall a good experience! I would go again to try some of the other options.

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Mark W.

Elite 26

134

492

2 years ago

Taste of Sichuan from Da Mao Jia via Uber Eats! My dinner from Da Mao Jia, ordered via Uber Eats, was an authentic Sichuan culinary journey, featuring a selection of tantalizing dishes that transported my taste buds to Chengdu. Food:5/5 I indulged in the following Sichuan specialties: 1. Authentic Chicken Soup Rice (Chengdu) 2. Chicken Leg Kingdom Feast (Chengdu) 3. Tempting Bon Bon Chicken (Chengdu) Service: 5/5 The delivery service from Da Mao Jia via Uber Eats was prompt and efficient, ensuring that the dishes arrived fresh and ready to enjoy. The order is correct. Ambiance: 5/5 Haven't been to the restaurant , however, I can comment on the packaging. The to-go boxes from Da Mao Jia were not only practical but also featuring unique panda figures that added a touch of charm to the dining experience. The attention to detail in the packaging was truly impressive and enhanced the overall enjoyment of the meal. Price: 5/5 The prices for the dishes from Da Mao Jia were reasonable, offering excellent value for the authentic Sichuan flavors and generous portions provided. My dinner from Da Mao Jia via Uber Eats was a fun exploration of Sichuan cuisine, with each dish showcasing the bold and spicy flavors of Chengdu. It's a convenient way to experience the authentic tastes of China's Sichuan province from the comfort of home. I eagerly anticipate my next order from Da Mao Jia for another flavorful journey! read more

Michelle B.

10 months ago

Completely tried to steal money from my card when I live no where near this place and never traveled there. I live in New Orleans. Won't answer the phone either. Charge was for 91.56 but luckily my bank knew better. Will never get money from me. Never been there never would read more

Joanne A.

8 years ago

The spicy wontons are on point! My mouth will not stop tingling. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves szechuan peppercorn-type spicy foods. read more

Aishan Z.

137

9 years ago

You can have raindrop cake in Chicago now!!! It's not on the menu so ask for it!!! Everything is spicy, but you can ask for less spicy. read more

Helmet J.

3 years ago

this hot pot go stupid. absolutely delicious. i will eat here again and again and again

Hai Y.

9 years ago

good Chinese food,i like Szechuan yabo

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