Delicious PHO

Snuck in for lunch and had 2 different variations of the won ton noodles:beef brisket and beef…read moretenderloin, snow tea tops, egg tofu with mushrooms, bbq pork fried rice and chicken chow mein. All were tasty and seasoned just right. Food came quickly. Staff was friendly They advised us on the best dishes. They even chatted with us about our schedule. A great place for a casual meal

Food is reasonably priced, came out fast, and the portion size was huge. Orange chicken entrée was…read moredelicious and could feed two people (unless you're starving). We were seated quickly, staff was very nice Giving four stars however because I got the beef brisket with curry, and while the food was good, there seemed to not be too much meat and the beef brisket and rather cartilage etc. There is no parking at the restaurant, I do not recommend parking on the street because you could get towed and need a permit but there is a parking lot for three dollars within the vicinity

Pea tips with garlic

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MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱

4.5(1.2k reviews)

This is the place to eat in Chicago in my opinion, and has made every other restaurant look bad…read more it's the absolute best meal in the city, at a great price, with a super awesome staff. I bring everyone i know here at some point. Only negative thing to say is that i no longer feel anything about anywhere else that I eat. Im okay with that though, because in my opinion this is how you run a restaurant. They are always full, but it is always worth the wait!

OMG the Cheng Du Spicy Dumplings were the best I have ever had in my life. They were delicate…read morewithout a thick wrapper with just enough kick that wasn't overbearing. Definitely will be ordered next time we go. The honey black pepper flank steak with very tender with a slight hint of the honey and pepper that really blended well together. The portion size was huge for the price which was similar to the shrimp dish. I couldn't believe the food quality for the price. The restaurant is VERY small so expect a wait but you can walk around Chinatown while you wait for your table. People were complaining about a 60 to 90 minute wait so people did pull out of line. They do charge you a $10 deposit that will be deducted from your bill. Definitely coming back when I am back in Chicago to try different dishes.

Szechuan Twice Cooked Pork Fried Rice

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Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Xi'an Cuisine

4.0(331 reviews)

10.1 mi•Chinatown

5 stars for the cold gluten salad and the flatbreads, 4 or 5 stars for the noodle soup. I'm…read morerounding up to 5 because, well, maybe I ordered wrong. The cold gluten salad is a true highlight here, with an impeccable springy texture and an absolutely perfect mix of chili oil and sesame in the seasoning. The flatbread was also a standout, being perfectly crunchy and flavorful alongside a cumin lamb with a good punch. I was less impressed by the hand-pulled noodles. The soup itself was fine, as were the lamb intestines (though I really prefer them grilled). However, for hand-stretched noodles, the noodles were just lacking and missing something. Maybe wheat noodles get better the further west you go, and it just isn't quite Lanzhou style.

An unassuming classic old school spot in Chinatown. Your meal comes with a tea and I loved the…read moresubtle jasmine floral fragrance! I tried the biang biang noodles, but which was a bit bibimbap-esque with the tomato and egg, black bean pork, braised beef, and minced sauce. This was awesome as I love each ingredient individually but normally can't choose between which noodle bow I want. Mixed together, this creates a heavenly flavor of sweet, sour, and umami. The biang biang noodles were thick, chewy and bouncy, and like wider longer belts. The texture was actually so addicting and I devoured my bowl almost instantly. My friend got the Szechuan spicy vermicelli pot with beef, but this needed a bit more flavor and spice. Adding vinegar helped! Our server was super nice and friendly and helped us pack all our leftovers too.

Flat Bread

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Biang Biang noodles with tomato, egg, black bean sauce with pork, braised beef and minced sauce 裤带面 ($13)

Chi Cafe

3.9(1.3k reviews)

Solid dinner here in Chicago Chinatown. We're visiting from out of town this weekend, and visited…read moreupon a recommendation from a friend. Our large group was accommodated easily, and we were served relatively quickly after an initial delay while we were waiting for someone to come by. Food came soon after that. We ordered a wide range of things: honey shrimp, beef tripe, pork intestine, Hong Kong style fried noodles. Everything here is solid and delicious. Portions are reasonable too. Ambience is nice, clean, and modern. Only issue while we were here is that some in our group tried to order their baked chicken over spaghetti and they were out of spaghetti. Interesting basic ingredient to be short on here, but rice was not a bad substitute. Would definitely come back here if ever back in Chicago!

The soup was bland--we had to season it myself with the salt, pepper, and soy sauce on the table…read more(which is probably why they're already there). The waitstaff were not friendly at all. The music kept disconnecting and cutting out, completely ruining the atmosphere. If your restaurant automatically adds gratuity for parties of five or more, DECLARE IT CLEARLY UPFRONT. Don't wait until customers are leaving to explain it. We had already tipped, but our waiter actually ran outside to tell us it wasn't enough because it HAD TO BE AT LEAST 18% GRATUITY. Forcing an 18% gratuity after providing terrible service and mid food is unacceptable. Be transparent about your policies from the start instead of putting customers in an awkward situation after the meal.

View from our spacious booth

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The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine

3.2(423 reviews)

10.3 mi•Chinatown

I love this place! Small, great food, quick in and out. The go to when in Chinatown.read more

In short: Inauthentic food, Horrible Service, Will confront you about tipping…read more I went in for Vietnamese food, which turned out to be somewhat alright but it was not authentic. The waitress took our order, and that was the last time any staff member checked in on us. For anything that we needed, we would need to walk up to their counter where they were all having conversation rather than being out on the floor at any given point. We did not like the service so I decided to not tip. When I signed the receipt, they (2 of them) immediately looked at the $0.00 tip and told me to come back. They showed me receipts of other people that had tip and said that other people tipped. "Cash tip or card," they followed up. I said I am not tipping because I did not like their service. Then, they said "But we brought out your food," as if that was some tip-deserving service as it is actually a responsibility. They expect mandatory tipping, even when their service was not deserving.

The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine - Pretty Good E3. Red Curry w/Chicken @ The Noodle Vietnamese & Thai Cuisine @ Chicago, IL. Clean Place Nice Service Great Food! Cool!

Pretty Good E3. Red Curry w/Chicken @ The Noodle Vietnamese & Thai Cuisine @ Chicago, IL. Clean Place Nice Service Great Food! Cool!

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Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

4.4(2.2k reviews)

So good, everything that they have is really good! Would recommend the pork and cabbageread more

Absolutely worth the wait! Fantastic dumplings and love the cucumber salad! Fun, approachable and…read moregreat service.

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Pork & Pickled Cabbage Dumplings, Lamb & Coriander Dumplings

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Kajiken

4.3(148 reviews)

Brothless Ramen? Sure, why the heck not! This is as far out of my comfort zone as I go, by the way…read more Now, Kajiken may be a chain, but that didn't stop the experience from being mind-blowing. A five-star experience by definition. I'd ordered Homura, and stepped away to wash my hands. Just as I was sitting down, the bowl of hot fresh goodness was placed in front of me. Even when the place was busy, the service remains lighting-quick! friendly and attentive too! As for the bowl, it was absolutely fantastic! Upon mixing, everything went together perfectly. The flavors were tremendously savory and rich, with accents from the egg, seasonings, veggies, and a healthy amount of meat. The noodles were cooked perfectly too! The bowl was perfect as is, and needed nothing. I was worried the bowl would be dry, but this couldn't be farther from the truth, especially with the ladle of liquid on the bottom, everything was perfect! Now, there are various seasonings and flavor enhancers on the table, but they weren't needed, in my opinion. If you do choose to add some, be careful, as some pour fast and heavy! After happily slurping this thing down in record time, I also ordered a single helping of Chashu, as I generally love it and wanted to try. It too was brought to me in no time, and was thin, well balanced, and melted in my mouth. Where it comes to value, the bowl was $13.50, and the slice of chashu was $1.50, IIRC. Great, especially in light of what everything costs nowadays. Final verdict: Kajiken came, and it DELIVERED. Everything from start to finish was top notch, and for a very fair value of $13.50 for a fresh, tasty, and filling bowl of goodness.

So, I usually don't go to places like this because of specific reviews I see, but this place was…read moreamazing place. The food was amazing, everything was on point and it was just pure perfection, I reccomend getting a tonkatsu ramen bowl. It was super good ! Service was pretty fast and the ambiance had a really chill atmosphere

Atmosphere

The Original with Kon

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Very bright and heaving

Joy Yee Noodle

3.6(2k reviews)

If you're in Chicago's Chinatown, Joy Yee is definitely worth a stop. The food was packed with…read moreflavor. The fried rice was rich and satisfying, and the chicken was tender, juicy, and cooked just right. They also have an impressive selection of boba drinks, with plenty of flavors to choose from whether you're in the mood for something fruity, creamy, or classic. The restaurant has plenty of seating, although the tables are fairly close together, so it can feel a bit tight when it's busy. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, which adds to the experience, but it can get pretty noisy during peak hours. The only downside was the service, which moved a little slower than expected, but the quality of the food easily made up for the wait. I'd happily come back the next time I'm in the area.

Kari's Rating 8.4/10…read more Came for the Chinatown, summer fair, and it was extremely busy, but they were prepared. They had three separate lines, 2 with self-serve kiosks, and the third one with an actual person. It took about less than five minutes for our Boba's to come out. And I always get the avocado as it is late, a little bit earthy, but still very sweet with tapioca.

10.2 mi•Chinatown, Near Southside

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Dragon fruit and mango freeze! Very fresh since I had a slight allergic reaction on my lips

Slurp Slurp

3.8(345 reviews)

Service was fast…read more Food portions were big! I couldn't eat even half of my bowl but it was delicious. Pricing for the portion size was a deal. You can get shaved or hand pulled noodles. A definite yes if you're in the mood for some noodles!!

We walked in here because it was the first restaurant we ran into after parking on the residential…read morestreet in front of it. The in-house noodles were excellent... we had both the hand-pulled kind and the chow mein style and both were cooked perfectly. There was a good broth-to-noodle ratio, so the prices felt semi-reasonable. If the could go $1-2 under, it would've been perfect. The spicy seafood broth was the perfect level of hot, but not stay-on-your-tongue, hot. The venue was loud and tables turned fast, so be wary about bringing the little ones, not that it's not doable. Service started out warm and attentive, but we didn't get much attention after that. That was the only downside, and the reason for the missing star.

Slurp Slurp Big Bowl ($16.95) - beef spare rib, sliced beef shank, beef stomach, beef brisket

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Lamb Slice Noodles ($12.95) - with shaved noodles

MingHin Cuisine

3.9(3.2k reviews)

Good food but very bad for anyone with a peanut allergy. Almost all dishes either contained peanut…read moresauce/oil or had cross contamination with peanuts. They did not advertise anywhere (not even the menu) what had peanuts or cross contamination and what did not.

Everything we ordered here was delicious. We got a good spread, including a tofu dish, beef dish,…read moreand my personal favorite - the pork XO noodles. These noodles were HUGE and spiced to perfection. Service was a bit slow and unfriendly, and it was a bit confusing ordering some items from a tablet, and others from paper menus. Aside from that, MingHin Cuisine offered quality food and really neat ambiance!

Bar area

Beef on stick

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Stir-Fried Chow Mein

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Jennifer D.

7 months ago

If I could give 0 stars I would. These people are racist and say the most foul things. If you want to go to a restaurant where the wait staff will mumble harsh and judgemental comments under their breath just in earshot, go right ahead and waste your money and time here. You deserve to spend your hard earned money on quality service and a place that makes you feel welcomed. This place unfortunately doesn't provide that. read more

Ricardo B.

6 months ago

Great food, the fried rice beef was super good and tasteful. The service was fast and nice with an overall great experience. The blended smoothies were great. I never had Asian food before this and this place was great to start with. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Samantha S.

1 year ago

The vegan pho is INCREDIBLE. My comfort food. I get it once a week. Always with the tofu spring rolls too! The chicken soup is also sooooo tasty. This place is a hidden gem and has the best Vietnamese food in Chicago!! read more

Daniel V.

6 months ago

one of the best pho i've ever had in the chicago land area, its a little hidden but the food is worth it.The servers were very friendly and helpful with recommendations. read more

Broly S.

5 years ago

Food was amazing and service was great. I'm so glad for a pho place to open near me so I don't Have to drive out to argyle.

Selena D.

5 months ago

The food was really good here! The best chicken pho I've had in a while. Highly recommend the mango tea drink.

James L.

3 months ago

Tough to find but worth the effort. Pho tastes great. Sandwich is filling. Great place will be back. read more

Long N.

3 months ago

Really good quality food. My new favorite spot whenever im in chicago. Must try. Clean, best service

The Real C.

5 years ago

For the price I would have made it myself at home and have been happier with the result.

annie s.

2 years ago

The food is delicious and the staff is so friendly! Will definitely be coming back :)

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