A hidden gem for Shanghai cuisine that I spotted opened up in the underground eatery. I ordered the…read more15 wonton soup which came with piping hot seaweed broth which was rich in taste and good for my tummy. There were other items that were on the menu but they don't carry anymore such as the braised pork soup. The prices were reasonably priced and to keep the value of the food, they suggest you pay with cash. I would recommend this place for tasty hot wonton soup.

All the restaurants here to changed since I last dined in the food court four years ago…read more I walked all the way to the restaurant in the back left corner of the food court, and ordered their famous tomato beef flank noodle soup. It is so delicious!! I really wanted to order another bowl after the first bite. The beef flanks are so tender. It was unfortunate that I didn't have any tomatoes in the soup. Overall I was very surprised with how delicious it taste. The server also showed me all the displayed sauces when I went to pick up the order. I appreciated his help and his recommendations. They charged me for a credit card convenience fee when I paid in cash but I'm sure it was an honest mistake. The place is quite hidden, but the food is worth a second visit!

I will start with this so you can skip the review unless you are into details, but Shanghai Terrace…read moreand Cindy's Rooftop are our favorite restaurants during our whole Chicago trip (note I said restaurants, I am skipping the snacks / sweets places). The ambience here is nice. It is kid-friendly but at least they are very well mannered (or their parents taught them very well how to behave in public space). The service is the best! The food is very good. We got the vegetables (we literally have been eating seafood or meat non-stop at that point), shredded beef, and fried rice. We got the larger portion of the fried rice and that is enough for us two. The veggies are prepared/trimmed so well so only the best part was used for the dish. Even the garlic was so good. I have to stop my spouse from eating it in case of gas/acid reflux at night (part of growing old). I love the chive and my husband love the beef, which is like perfect. I was going to get the peking duck or sweet and sour pork but hubby stopped me as we have been over-ordering a lot during the trip. The fried rice is perfect and not too oily. The raspberry and mango gelato was delicious and highly recommend for anyone who loves gelato! I highly recommend anyone to come here when visiting Chicago.

An overall lovely experience at Shanghai terrace. The service is what really stood out. Our server…read morewas very knowledgeable about the menu/food and drink pairings that would go well with our dishes. He was a pleasure. The space is intimate. There is no bar, so don't show up early for your reservation and expect to sit at one like we did (not a big deal). Food was excellent. My partner got the shredded duck and I got the beef. We had some dim sum as well. Probably the best crab rangoon I've ever had. All said, it's overpriced. But, it's a nice restaurant in a nice hotel and most things are these days.

It was decent! I don't think we are dim sum people. However the general tsos had a little left to…read morebe desired also. The service was quick but not the friendliest. We hasn't been there before and we're not quite sure how to order. Esp using an iPad etc. The place was a little rundown but clean. They had at least two people cleaning the whole time we were in there.

Food - mostly made to order and of decent quality. I enjoyed it as much as any great places in LA…read more The speed of which it came out was a blink of an eye. Pass on the darkness pancake.. too mushy. Price - not as affordable as it use to be, but better pricing and verity with a bigger group. Service - attentive, but not aggressive. Parking - plenty street parking Restroom - clean Ambiance - upscale

Located right outside of the Chinatown gates and next to the cta redline, QXY Dumplings is some of…read morethe best I've ever had. They were full immediately after opening at 11:30am on a Sunday so expect a wait if you're not right on time or early. Their skin is thinner than I usually see, so their filling doesn't have to be super packed to even out the dough ratio. The chili oil and soup are 100% on point. Overate and overstuffed myself. Staff is efficient and fast. Would come back

we came around 8:40p on a Sunday night and the wait was only about 20 min…read more I was very excited to try this spot because I saw all the raving reviews but I would say only about half of the dishes I would order again we ordered: -- lamb skewers: 10/10 so flavorful and tender, I don't usually like lamb because it can taste gamey but this didn't at all -- cucumber salad: would order again - loved the texture -- crab roe steamed: 10/10 would order again, my bf and I both agreed it was the best dumpling flavor -- wagyu and truffle steamed: I honestly found the truffle overpowering in flavor, wouldn't get again -- lamb and dill steamed: the dill flavor was too strong, wouldn't get again we also ordered the osmanthus tea which had a light floral taste but it didn't standout to me also I will note, if I came back, I would come in the morning or afternoon - I think by the time we sat down, the staff was tired because several soup dumplings weren't wrapped tightly so the soup had spilled out before it got to our table I will say I agree with the comments about the prices here being high - it was $160 before tip because the wagyu truffle dumplings and crab roe dumplings were both market rate ($30-$35 each for 12 dumplings) I'm happy I got to try this spot because the crab roe was the best soup dumplings I've ever had but I think I will be more selective with what I order next time

I really wanted to enjoy this place but Frank at the front was really rude and decided to tell…read morejokes instead of being professional. Not happy with the first impression of this place. It's nice inside, and I'm not sure how the food is, but that threw me off.

Food 10/10…read more * I love going to this place for the orange chicken. It tastes so good and makes me want more food. Their flat noodle is amazing and I like to eat it with beef broccoli . Service 8/10 I feel is a good service but they can improve by making it a better understanding of the food. Show more pictures so people can understand or want to buy their food. But waiters are fast and easy to asked them for anything. Ambiance: 10/10 *cozy *clean *cute setting and very cozy

Shine is one of those places that reminds you why you love going out to eat in Chicago. From the…read moremoment we sat down, everything felt intentional -- not trendy-for-the-sake-of-trendy, but rooted in real flavor and care. The food is where Shine really lives up to its name. Every dish tasted layered and authentic, with bold flavors that still felt balanced. You can tell the ingredients are high quality, and nothing felt rushed or thrown together. It's the kind of menu where you want to pass plates around the table just so everyone can try everything. The vibe is warm and welcoming, not stuffy, and it works just as well for a casual night out as it would for celebrating something special. Service was attentive without hovering, and the staff actually knew the menu -- which always makes the experience better. Chicago has no shortage of restaurants, but Shine stands out because it feels genuine. Great food, great energy, and a spot you'll actually want to come back to instead of just checking it off a list. Definitely going back.

We celebrate Chinese New Year here. It is very busy but the food is authentic, fresh and tasty!read more

Duck Duck Goat was AMAZING!!!!!! It can be hard to get a reservation but it was 100% worth the…read moreeffort. We had a group of three and split 5 or 6 things which was more than enough food. My favorite was the mushroom dumplings and the spring rolls. We also got a shrimp stir fry and duck fried rice. Everything we got was really really good, you can't go wrong ordering. I loved that they had vegetarian options & our server did a great job explaining the menu. Can't wait to go back!!!

As an avid Stephanie Izard fan, Duck Duck Goat has been on my Chicago must-try list for a long…read moretime! Finally my schedule, bank account, and the weather all lined up to try brunch at this West Loop spot. Like everywhere else at Fulton Market, be prepared for parking to be what parking is going to be here! There are some paid street spots, I also think there is a garage somewhere, and it is noted that Duck Duck Goat does not offer valet. The restaurant is in a super chic corner spot in Fulton Market, with a very picturesque little patio dining space out front. I had a reservation and arrived just a couple minutes early; we were greeted as soon as we walked in and taken to a table without any wait. I absolutely love the inside of this restaurant. Our table was a half booth/half chair two-top in the front window. There is so much rich color and decoration, and it really feels pretty intimate - I think this is a great date spot. The brunch menu has some amazing food options, and the service was very friendly but not overbearing. We started with an order of the crab rangoon to share between both of us, and then the pork fried rice omelette and the bacon and egg moo shu as brunch entrees. This is a dim sum restaurant and the plates are more of a style to be small bites and/or shared plates, and portion size definitely reflects such! Also because of this style, the dishes came out as they were ready, not all together "as entrees". The crab rangoons were incredible - the mascarpone filling is tart and bright to counter the briny crab and the pineapple sweet and sour is incredibly craveable. I will dream about this omelette for the rest of my life. The richness of the pork and the savoryness of the fried rice paired with fluffy egg, piled high with a texture bomb of accoutrements like crispy fried onions, (fresno?) chilis, and picked red onions. This is one of the best bites in the city. The moo shu had perfectly made sunny side up eggs with the richest egg yolks. All the veggies were cooked perfect, I loved the lotus root in the veggie mix. I love that our reservation wasn't rushed, and the service was really nice. We both said before even finishing our brunch that we wanted to come back and try dinner. Also a super cute touch, we were given complimentary little almond cookies after we were done. Thank you so much, Duck Duck Goat, for a wonderful brunch date! We will see you soon for dinner!

I love this place! It's open late and is always full. I came here for a very late dinner after a…read moreconcert and had some phenomenal General Tso's chicken and crab rangoons. Very affordable with large portions and a polite staff. There is plenty of seating inside and has a very clean and welcoming ambiance.

Affordable and quick restaurant that is open late with a huge menu. The mango smoothie is…read morerefreshing. I usually order the sizzling beef tenderloin with sweet saki sauce. They are able to accommodate separate checks when dining in a big group.

The eggplant with garlic sauce is BEYOND! Omg. The menu is extensive and offers plenty of…read morevegetarian items.

I came here desperately searching for good xiao long bao, so we decided to give Potsticker House a…read moretry. First off, a big plus for having their own parking lot. That alone already reduces stress. There is also plenty of seating, so we did not feel rushed or cramped. The decor is a bit dated, but nothing deal-breaking. Unfortunately, the xiao long bao did not hit the mark. The skin was too thick, and the dumplings themselves were much larger than they should be . The potstickers had the same issue, with thick wrappers overpowering the filling. The spicy wontons were also disappointing. They were mostly wrapper with very little filling, and the spicy sauce was not spicy or flavorful. It just felt like the wontons were coated in oil. On the brighter side, the oxtail casserole was my favorite dish. The flavor was there and the oxtail was nice and tender. Just a heads up, it is quite salty, so it definitely needs to be eaten with rice. The beef noodles were good for me, but my husband thought the broth was a little too sour, which he did not enjoy. Lastly, they have soy milk, which always pairs well with Chinese breakfast-style food and was a nice touch. Overall, some hits and some misses. I was really hoping for better dumplings, but there were a few dishes that showed promise.

Chef Ping continues to be a favorite for our family based in Chicago to gather. The food continues…read moreto be excellent and of great value. My wife, her mom, and I were in Chicago to remember my father-in-law's death anniversary, and my sister-in-law chose Chef Ping's, for our party of nine for a Wednesday lunch. Parking is plentiful and the dining area can seat a lot. We got seated at a large round table in the back room, with a large lazy susan (just need to remember to spin it very slowly). We ordered a lot, and the food came out slowly. There was plenty of leftovers for the local folks to have for future meal or two. 3 Shrimp Toast (6 pieces each) - $26.85 - greasy but good, with the shrimp paste being a little sweet (in a good way) Noodle in Black Bean Sauce ($12.50) - this is jja jang myeon, which two of us had the previous night. It was OK, not near the top of the best I've had. Ping's Noodle Soup ($15.50) - the other classic Chinese-Korean dish, this is jjampong, a dish I've had many times. I was the only one to eat it, so ended up being my main dish. It was good, with thick noodles...just wish it had more seafood. Salt & Pepper Smelt ($16.90) - not sure if always available, but this was excellent...my favorite dish and one that I finished once I realized that everybody had their fill. It really depends on the quality of the smelt, which was excellent in this case. It was lightly battered, and carefully deep fried. Other dishes enjoyed by others: 2 Salt & Pepper Prawns - $35.90 - large head-on shell-on prawns fire wokked. Salt & Pepper Tofu ($11.50) - for the vegetarians Chicken Skewers (4) - $8.75 - tender and shareable Walnut Shrimp ($19.90) - mayo with shrimp Young Chow Fried Rice ($12.50) - fried rice is a necessity for our group Mongolian Beef ($17.50) - a classic 2 Sesame Ball (4) - $7 - a great way to finish a meal. 18% tip was automatically added, and service was OK throughout. Our water was kept refilled, and I think hot water was as well. It was a good meal and opportunity to get back together

We've eaten here many times in the past and had a good experience. This visit was poor at best!…read morePlease note: (ALL PICTURES ARE FROM MY PREVIOUS VISITS NOT TO THIS VISIT) Unfortunately this visit is going to be the last time. Both the service and quality of food has gone way down from what they were famous for. The waitress spilled my tea, also dipped her finger in my tea, had no apology or offer to exchange it with a fresh cup. I had to ask her for a fresh cup of tea. Then the other server that brought our entrees spilled my husbands tea and again no offering to getting a fresh cup. We had to ask AGAIN for a fresh cup! While the portions were generous, the quality of all the food has gone way down. The special family recipe of thier shrimp dish Gan Pong is nothing but fried shrimp with dried chili peppers and no flavor. The Hunan spicy beef and chicken appeared to be all globs and sticky because of excessive and over use of corn starch used during the cooking process. This dish didn't have any unique flavor that one would expect. Previously we had experienced a difference in the food, taste and quality and that's what kept us returning. Sadly, after this experience I wouldn't recommend it to anyone or come back! I'd rather stick with Yu's Mandarin than drive to this place! Quality always wins over quantity in my books!