The appetizers are much better than the entrees. So much so that I recommend just sticking to the appetizers. The drinks are incredible though and that's the only reason why I really come here. The ambiance feels upscale and chic and the wait staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Ping Pong - Sake - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good for outdoor and indoor seating, they keep the floor to ceiling windows open Give you cleaning wipes as you are seated Staff wear masks the entire time Food is delish, fun & tasty cocktail offerings Love the interior deco, great neighborhood place for Light food offerings read more

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Love this place. Order takeout all the time from here. Great sized portions and have a lot on the menu to choose from-I try something new each time! Never disappoints read more

This place has been here for 20+ years and I remember coming here when I lived in the hood but I don't remember it being this good! Service was a tad slow at first but it corrected itself thank god. Cocktails were phenom albeit pricey $12-14 but hey it's Chicago duh and well worth it bcoz they were potent and delish! If you're hungry don't get too carried away with apps like we did because we over ordered. The apps were all fantastic: crab Rangoon perfectly crisp and filled with actual crab and cream cheese; summer roll was fresh and flavorful; lettuce wraps were substantial and No you needn't ask for more lettuce bcoz you get enough; soft shell crab was great; grilled pot stickers were awe-sum! Second round of drinks: ginger margarita and watermelon martini, thank you very much. Entrees: generals chicken was the best General tso chicken ever. Thai basil beef was complex, flavorful, hot and with crisp veggies yummers. Shrimp egg foo young was surprisingly excellent and had lots of plump perfectly cooked shrimp. Would I come back here? Hell yes! But this time I'm not gonna wait 10 years! read more

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If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Yesterday I went to Ping Ping to pick up my dinner and when I walked in I noticed one of the managers shoeing one of their employees to the back like a grandma were to do to her grand kids or like I do to my pet dog. I was extremely taken back by this because it was done to their only black employee. I don't care what the reasoning behind this was, you do not treat your employees like a dog or less than a human. 100% felt like they didn't want their black employees to be in the front on the floor taking care of customers. I have been to this place many times and the employee I'm talking about is the reason why I come back. He is the most wonderful, kind and professional employee they have and he deserves to be treated as such. I WILL NOT BE BACK TO SUPPORT AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT TREATS THEIR EMPLOYEES THIS WAY! read more

The panang curry was delicious and so were the lettuce cups. Excellent service as well. Will be coming back!

This place is great. Great food, great ambience, love the outdoor seating. The service is great. Definitely a go to. Glad you are in my neighbor. read more

I didn't know what to expect when coming here for dinner, but was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere is lovely, low-lit and has the vibe of an upscale lounge. The drinks were unique and matched the feeling in the restaurant. The food was more unique than a typical Asian restaurant and was delicious and the perfect portion! I live nearby so I will definitely be back again! read more

Ping Pong - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I tried to go here last summer when I was grossly dehydrated and we sadly had to leave. Oops. Fast forward and we needed to eat after a couple rounds at a nearby dive bar and lots of walking around in the sun. First of all, any time I'm greeted by a gorgeous drag queen, I'm already in. We sat at one of their patio tables, which was pretty small but the whole restaurant opens up into the outdoor area, eliminating any feeling of being boxed in. They had an awesome list of fruity martinis, which is my favorite way to get into trouble. Between three of us, we tried some combo of the ginger, the lychee, the pear and the Indochine. All highly recommended, depending on your booze preferences. We shared some salt and pepper calamari as an appetizer. Hopefully you haven't been sleeping on this like I did for so long-- I always thought, what's so special about salt and pepper? But it's now become a favorite-- so flavorful with a little heat. We also tried some Mu Shu chicken, Mexican maki roll, chicken pad thai and cucumber salad. And despite all this food, we still had room for the rum soaked mango with pound cake for dessert. Everything was really awesome and the service couldn't have been better. We never had to wait more than a couple seconds for anything. Given the damage we did, between the drinks and the food, I didn't think the bill was exorbitantly priced. Lakeview has an abundance of Asian food but Pingpong really really checks the box. read more

Went there for the first time. Absolutely loved the place. Nice decor and atmosphere, and they have outdoor seating. Super friendly and attentive staff from the moment you walk in. Seating layout was nice but had a table that wobbles. The cocktails were awesome and the food was amazing. Overpriced on some items but overall everything was great. I highly recommend this place. read more

I live nearby so I've gotten takeout as well as dine in. Either experience is pleasant. Their drinks are a little on the pricey side in my opinion but they're great. The food is delicious but again a little pricey. But I will say their food isn't overly greasy and heavy like a lot of Chinese restaurants, which I really appreciate. It feels more fresh and clean if that makes sense. The convenience and the quality is what keeps me coming back! They get suuuuper busy on weekends though so make a reservation or be prepared to wait! You can have a drink at their bar while you wait for your table. read more

Staff not able to handle group of noisy, rough crowd. Seemed they were drinking with this group too. Didn't show attention to our private party. Drink orders not delivered with rest of our beverages. Food mainly deep fried. And tasteless. Duck was very goid. But we would not recommend. Our friend who made the reservation for her mother's special birthday was so disappointed and should be given full refund at least. read more

Very good food, service and ambiance. Great Chicago neighborhood place--really enjoyed!

The food was fantastic! I had the Honey Chicken, which was recommended by our waiter. We had pot stickers for an appetizer. Very good. I also asked for a side of Kimchi, which was great. Perfect amount of heat. The only negative was our waiter wasn't very attentive. He forgot to bring us any water, or anything to drink. I eventually flagged him down. After we placed our order, he forgot two items. We didn't see him very often. A different waiter helped us out. read more

Great food, nice space. The restaurant Host was a bit abrupt we they sat us, but our server could not have been kinder. She was great. Something that would prevent me from going back is that the restaurant is extremely loud. It was hard to talk to my partner or even hear the waitress. It was very distracting and detracted from would otherwise be a great restaurant. read more

talk about an amazing environment but as someone who is allergic to shrimp, there is almost nothing on the menu that is acceptable. the bathroom is cute but please do yourself a favor and don't order the kung pao chicken, it's literally just a bowl of peanuts. read more

Overall: Some of the best Asian food I've had in a while, and definitely the best in the area. Will definitely be returning! The good: Fantastic, authentic, delicious food. The shumai was amazing, and the entrees were great. The drinks looked fantastic as well. The decor and environment is very cool and romantic in a way. The service is very friendly and the music was fitting. Tons and tons of menu options. The bad: At times the service was slow to respond, and the food took quite a while to come out. Also, at times, it was a little TOO dark. Atmosphere: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Food: 10/10 read more

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Great food, great service! We always see this place filled up so we decided to try it finally and we're pleasantly surprised! Their special drink was some sort of a pineapple pina colada--delicious. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, spring rolls, veggie dumplings, and sweet potatoes sushi. Great for any vegetarian. At the end of our meal they gave us free fortune cookies dipped in chocolate. read more

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Great food, delicious cocktails, and friendly staff! What more could you ask for. The portions are generous and I Highly recommend their daily specials. Quickly becoming a favorite spot in Chicago. read more

Ping Pong is a neighborhood staple with a rich history. It's great for friends, date night, blind date, bday, or take away. Drinks are always strong, food is consistent time after time and the staff is friendly and fun! I always order Singapore Street Noodles which have a mild kick to them. Steamed dumplings are great as well as the wonton soup or any curry dish. They deliver, so make sure you call or order from their website! read more

Solid Chinese restaurant on Broadway st! Staff was very friendly and even though it was busy (for a Thursday night) the food came out in a timely manner and our waiter was very attentive. For an appetizer we got steamed pot stickers and crab Rangoon. They were both really good and rather filling (probably all the carbs). For dinner I got the Pad see ew and my friend got sweet and sour chicken. Both very basic things to get at a Chinese restaurant I know .... But anyway, they were both delicious and I loved how thick the noodles were in my dish. I got it with chicken and they definitely did not skimp out on the meat. I had plenty of chicken and vegetables in my dish. His dish was very true to the name. It was legit "sweet". It wasn't like a fast food sweet and chicken you get in a mall that's Americanized, it was very true to its roots and definitely sweet. We didn't order dessert however, the bill came with 2 frosted fortune cookies which we've never seen before but were a solid 10/10. read more

Ping Pong - Fortune cookies - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Honestly, I can't believe this place has 3.5 stars. I've wanted to try this place for a while but it always seems to be booked. Always walked past it and noticed how aesthetic it looked from the outside. Took my mom out for dinner here since she lives in the neighborhood. The food and service was excellent. The staff is very attentive and ensured we were taken care of. We sat inside on a warm spring evening and the views were terrific. My mom and I both had the hot and sour soup. We agreed it was the best we ever had. I swear I could taste every ingredient in the soup. Going back specifically to see if the experience can be replicated. P.S. they have uniquely decorated fortune cookies that were very tasty. I've never loved the taste of fortune cookies until that night! read more

Ping Pong - Hot and Sour Soup - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I honestly didn't think this place was good at all. The service was nice, but the quality of food was just less than. I tried the kimchi steak fried rice and just thought it was absolutely awful. The sushi was decent, but nothing to rave about. And tom yum soup was also just pretty bland. I'll probably never go here again, but that's not to say that the place is not nice, just that the quality of food just wasn't impressive read more

What happened, Ping Pong? Your food and service used to be amazing. On my last visit, we experienced dirty glasses and dishes, and when we alerted staff they shot us dirty looks from afar - yes, we noticed. The food was alright - it was incredibly salty and the portions were small. Service kept pushing us to order more and more. No more Ping Pong for me. read more

A friend had been here a few times so we decided to have an early dinner. The atmosphere was cozy, but elegant and the service was supreme! Our waiter was considerate, attentive, and helpful in suggesting items on the menu. The food was very tasty and I was glad to have been able to swap out the protein (chicken for steak) and get Spicy Garlic Chicken. Our check was delivered with two complimentary, decorated fortune cookies - the perfect treat to end a great meal! I highly recommend Ping Pong. read more

Ping Pong - Spicy Garlic Chicken (white rice included but not pictured) - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Have lived in Lakeview for 7 years and feel like a complete idiot for not coming here until now. Have always walked by and talked about going but didn't until tonight. Great atmosphere, incredible service and food. Extremely fresh, delicious and so many options. Never thought I'd have a go-to sit down Chinese restaurant until now. Can't wait to come back. All the pictures and reviews showing how great the food is are accurate. read more

Ping Pong is busy enough without me spreading the word. But they're so charming and professional and their food is so consistently delicious I have to be honest about these things. But don't start going because I want to be able to get in there, especially with the nice weather coming because when they open up the big windows to let the air blow in off Lake Michigan it's almost too great to resist. read more

This is a cute spot with decent but overpriced food. I've been here twice and each time had a good experience, but not stellar. I've tried Singapore street noodles, fried rice, mushroom chicken, and crab rangoons, and all were good but not great. In particular, the crab rangoons claim to be lump crab meat, but inside is the tell-tale hot pink coloring of artificial crab, so I'm a little skeptical. The best parts of my experience were the great decor, fantastic service, and those adorable chocolate-dipped fortune cookies. I might come back just for those fortune cookies because I'm a sucker for unnecessary flair like that. Overall I would come back here again and I would enjoy it, but I'm not dying to return and probably won't make it a regular stop. read more

Ping Pong - Fried rice on top, mushroom chicken in the middle, and crab rangoons on bottom right. The crab Rangoon dipping sauce is A+ - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have to say, the service was excellent! I don't understand the rave about the food. Everything was sweet, even the gravy for the Egg Food Young! Very disappointing. I don't recommend it for non-sweet sauce lovers. However, if you want a sugar HIGH, go for it!!! read more

Good food, great service. I came here on a Saturday night with my girl. There was no wait and we were seated immediately. Our server was awesome. He showed up right as we were seated with moist towelettes to wipe our grubby mitts. He seemed to have some sort of mental link with us so he anticipated anything we might need. More rice? Boom. There it is. More water? The water guy is refilling your glass just as you were about to say something. I ordered the spicy garlic chicken. I didn't think it was terribly spicy, but I have a high tolerance for such things. It was a fine dish, though the sauce was a bit thick for my taste. Your meal ends with a chocolate-covered fortune cookie. Perfect. Just perfect. The restaurant has an interesting vibe. It's decorated far more upscale than the place merits. The menu says it's inspired by "Old Shanghai, Interwar China 1930s." While you're there, you'll hear a variety of old tunes from big bands and Louis Armstrong. Definitely a unique take on a Chinese place. I loved that. The food alone is good. The service is what makes Ping Pong worth a return visit. read more

Ping Pong - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was excellent. There was a wide assortment of dishes from which to choose. The service was excellent as well.

Best Thai food in all of Lakeview east and potentially all of Chicago!

When I first moved to lake view east I was walking around looking for a place to eat and I stopped by ping pong. Although we didn't have a reservation, they quickly sat us for dinner. They have some great Asian food, with plenty of vegetarian options. I got the pad see ew, vegetable dumplings, the ping pong maki and everything fried rice. Everything was delicious and we were able to take lots home. The only negative about this place is that service can be a little slow, otherwise it's a great place with a variety of yummy Asian food!! read more

MSG Warning!!!!! A friend recommended Ping Pong and it is a beautiful setting, but within 20 min of eating I started feeling funny. Out of curiosity, I asked the waiter if they use MSG. He confirmed "in some dishes". I had "Harvest" which the waiter recommended. Not only did the dish make me sick from the MSG but it was unremarkable and like a 'standard' Chinese dish you can get anywhere (same crinkle cut carrots and same cornstarch sauce). Does not feel high end or unique in any way. Sad to leave such a bad review. read more

Very cosy place, amazing service, tasty food and drinks! We had all vegetarian options and everything was very nice.

Simply the best ! Must haves Fried calamari Beijing vegetarian Pad Thai Service value and experience all on point ! read more

I took a friend here for dinner today and the food and service was great. I had panang curry chicken and he had the Pad Thai. I recommend dining here for authentic food. They have a pan Asian menu so not just Thai dishes. read more

Have been wanting to try Ping Pong for quite some time & finally did tonight. It was so good! The restaurant decor is very charming. Staff is friendly & kind. I don't eat meat - ordered the scallion pancakes, veggie dumplings & sesame tofu with broccoli. My husband & I ordered a bottle of pinot gris to share. All were fantastic! Also, love the plate ware. Thank you Ping Pong, we'll be back! read more

Ping Pong - Chinese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

ping pong is SO good. from the food to drinks to atmosphere, thoroughly enjoyed everything. I recommend the pear martini and the sesame shrimp! read more

This place is a GEM! Service was top notch. The hostess was very communicative and assertive with getting us a table. The whole staff was so friendly and fun. We went for PRIDE and felt very welcomed. The food was delicious: recommend the potstickers and salt and pepper calamari. Great selection of fun drinks and lots of options for dinner! Super cute ambiance as well. Would 10/10 come back here next time I come to Chicago. read more