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!

Sunday Funday with a fantastic first visit to a Chinatown gem!…read more I felt like Chinese food today, and rather than eating at my neighborhood regular, I wanted to go straight to Chinatown for the most delicious, authentic experience. Thanks to my deep dive and discovery on Yelp, MCCB turned out to be the perfect spot to achieve this. The restaurant has held its Michelin status for five years now, and for my first time visiting, the flavors here were incredible. Please note: the restaurant signage is not easily visible from the street since the storefront faces inward toward the mall plaza, and while looking for it, I ended up asking a local man and his wife for directions. He was so kind and welcoming that he unexpectedly left his wife on the sidewalk, my husband in the car, and walked me right across the street and into the mall to point it out from the inside! WAIT TIME: there is a 1 to 1.25 hour wait period to be seated for a table, and a $10 fee via credit card is required to secure your spot, which is then fully transferable to your bill upon checkout. The wait is a great time to walk, explore the shops, restaurants, all Chinatown has to offer, and get your steps and miles in! SERVICE: our first server, Allen, was a bit on the stiff, curt side, but overall nice. However, we had to move from a two-top table to a four-top to accommodate all the dishes we were trying. In that changeover, we were blessed to get one of the BEST servers there, Ashley, who made the experience wonderful. FOOD: we ordered an absolute feast, starting with three starters. The Cheng Du Style Dumplings were fantastic. The Crispy Crab Rangoons were actually not mini at all and had a great crunch. The Szechuan Style Cucumber was a bit underwhelming and a slight bit on the soft side for my tastes, as I prefer my veggies crunchy even when cooked. We ordered everything with the mild heat option so there was no overwhelming spice, just great flavor. For the main dishes, we started with the Cauliflower Flank Steak and added broccoli to it, which was a fantastic addition. It is cooked in an oyster sauce and has none of the standard sweeter seasonings of the other dishes. I chose this to balance a sweet and salty rationing across my dishes, finding that MCCB is a great place to get that perfect balance. The Chicken in Spicy Garlic Sauce was perfect with the mild heat option as well, and the Honey Black Pepper Flank Steak was also incredibly savory, tender, and good. We paired everything with garlic string beans, white rice, and a great jumbo shrimp fried rice. I preferred water, while my husband had a few Diet Cokes. The food comes out hot, fresh, and bursting with flavor. PARKING: parking is convenient--there is street parking or you can use the two north and south lots within walking distance. The north lot is on Archer and Wentworth, and the south lot is on Cermak and Wentworth. Validated parking is permitted for a maximum of 3 hours, and you will only pay $3 with the validation. Just make sure to stay within that time limit and get it validated, because if you go over the 3 hours or forget the validation, you will have to pay the full price for the lot. PRICE: the pricing here is very reasonable for a Michelin-recognized restaurant. Our dinner came out to just under $146 total, which offers phenomenal value given the large portions and top-tier quality. If you are seeking high-quality, delicious Sichuan food in Chinatown that completely lives up to its multi-year Michelin status, and can be customized perfectly to your spice comfort, this is a great place to go. Highly recommend and will return with family!

My favorite Hot pot restaurant. Not all you can eat but the…read moreprices are reasonable Highlyrecommend the shrimp and beef. Tum Yum broth is my favorite. .

We loved this place - great food, great vibe and a terrific variety…read more We had two of the hot pot broths and a wide variety of meats and vegetables - and three people from our table added the salad bar. All of the food was excellent, the service was great, and by the time we were finished the place was packed with young people and the place was rocking. We will be back

Excellent! Everything was A+. Service was attentive…read more Their recommendations were spot on. The food was fresh and oh! So tasty! I'll be. Dreaming about the grilled sashito peppers for months! I simply can't wait to get back and try more of the menu!

After attending Fiesta del Sol 2026 in Pilsen on a gorgeous Saturday, a close friend and myself…read morefound ourselves at Pilsen Yards for early dinner at about 6P based on a recommendation. The front door host was SUPER engaging and made us feel immediately welcome. The restaurant is trendy with a very hip vibe and the requisite interior decor to match. We were ushered by our waitress through a very nice indoor dining room to an outdoor dining area table for two. I noticed the outdoor dining also incorporated large sections suitable for big parties. Service here is very very attentive, starting with the fact that, I asked for a different type of chair finding the metal ones to be slightly confining. Our waitress, Caoimhe, was so hospitable in bringing a much more comfortable chair immediately. We ordered some alcohol drinks, a Pisco Punch and a beer. The Pisco was something new for myself and I found it refreshing. For light dinner, we ordered items to share. We both really liked the Piña Colada Ceviche. It was so delicious...the tuna pairing well with pineapple, jalapeño, coconut, cilantro and served with taro chips. Would definitely get it again! We also ordered three tacos. One al pastor, one shrimp and one barbacoa...with our favorites being the first two in that order. The barbacoa was dead last. Although it was tasty, I felt it needed a sauce to bring up what I felt was lacking in moisture. The corn tortillas of all the tacos were fine. We also asked for a side of rice and beans. Apparently they don't do refried beans so our waitress Caoimhe, suggested their black rice. Honestly, it was just ok and we found that a little salt & pepper made it a little better. I'd suggest the chef try cooking the black rice in a rich chicken stock. Should I return, I'd like to try the adobo glazed shrimp or the fire roasted salmon...they sound interesting. All in all, Pilsen Yards left me with a good impression of a new type of Mexican restaurant. The menu is definitely curated with the mindset of "less is more". This isn't your little neighborhood taqueria or old school Mexican restaurant with fifty different food options, refried beans and rice or chiles rellenos. What actually made the experience memorable...was the good service of the staff and if you're really "nice", the amicably amazing host may invite you to peek into their VIP "Alderman Room". Pilsen Yards is definitely worth a visit.

Warm and lovely British pub with delicious pies and efficient service…read more My dining partner and I tried the mushroom and kale and the rocking vegan pies. The mushroom and kale pie was nice and cheesy and the rocking vegan pie was more savoury, with a variety of vegetables and chickpeas as stuffing. The crust was neither too soft nor too crunchy. The highlight of the meal was the curry chips: potato wedges lightly fried with masala and curry leaves. The dipping sauce that came with the chips reminded me of tikka masala sauce, and paired beautifully with the chips. Dessert was toffee pudding: the caramel sauce that came with the pudding was delectable - the pudding itself was excellent and not overly sweet. We tried a variety of NA beers, and I was pleased with how many options they had. Service was quick, and we were well looked after. The ambiance is warm, with dim-ish lighting and a lot of dark wood. The restrooms were gorgeous - special shoutout to the lovely floral wallpaper. Overall, I highly recommend Pleasant House - the vibe is chill and understated and the food is stellar.

Everything I could ask for in a English pub. Great beer…read moremenu, enough different options but a clear focus on bitters, ales, pub ales, etc. Started with a scotch edge and it was delicious. The sausage was very tasty, the breading on the outside was incredibly crisp, light, and the egg inside was cooked well. Both the steak pie and the chicken pie were very good. The chicken pie I think really needed the chutney that you can get separately. But that made it so much better and made it my preferred pie. The steak and ale pie was better than the chicken pie as a standalone, but needed a bit more gravy I think to elevate it. Sticky toffee pudding again was delicious. Surprisingly light, not overly dense so I was glad it came with the custard which was very flavorful. Overall, will definitely return!

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.

I've been regular at MingHin in Suburban Naperville for a few years now, and it has never…read moredisappointed. I had the pleasure of doing lunch with Dan, the keyboards for Blues Legend Buddy Guy, and I was overjoyed to learn he loved DimSum. I jumped at the chance to try the Chinatown location. We had a bunch of varied stuff from the DimSum Menu, and it was all top top notch. Cant remember exactly what we had, it's a picture menu, and as the waiter didnt seem to speak much English, it was point and shoot. All of it was distinctively yum. Like just about every place you can go in Chinatown, the premises appear slightly run-down, in that "we've been here for a hundred years, and you're coming here to eat, not ogle the architecture" way. Turned out not to be cheap-bill for 2 = $80 + change without any booze. But the quality of the food was over the top. Don't mind paying the freight, when the feed is worth it.

I love this place!!! Ive been in Chicago for awhile and this is def the best dim sum ive ever had…read more It's inside the market and yes you serve yourself. The owner is very friendly!

Came here after working night shift and it hit the spot!!! Located inside 88 Marketplace. I…read morerecommend putting in your order and then exploring the market until your buzzer goes off cause it takes a while for the food to be ready. Everything we ordered was delicious and authentic! The crowd favs were the siu mai and the soup dumplings. I will return no doubt!!

The chef who owns this restaurant trained with Rick Bayless for 19 years and it really comes out in…read morehis cooking. All of the food was absolutely delicious. We came later on a Monday night so we did not have to wait to get a seat although it was still pretty busy. The place is decorated nicely. Well on a block with many other Mexican businesses. Located right off the pink line it is very easy to get to and also noted to be near the Mexican art Institute. The chicken mole enchiladas were delicious. Spicy and bitterness of the chocolate balanced super well. rice was also cooked perfectly. The shredded beef dish was short rib and mashed potatoes. They were meant to be assembled into a homemade tortilla - a very interesting concept. The homemade tortillas were so warm and fluffy. I have never had such good tortillas. I took a tamale plate home. It was large and had a good portion of shredded pork. Super flavorful, but also I felt the texture might've been firmer than I would've expected.

I was introduced to the place by a Mexicans from Chicago and it's such a hidden gem. She suggested…read morethe we try the sopes and i don't regret it at all. I got the chicken tinga and carne asada and it was really good. We had the verde ceviche (not pictured) and it was a table fav. We also got the elotes which were good but nothing special. It was my first time have queso fundido and i really like its. The staff was really friendly and the place is so cute. Most places are going for a minimalist look not but the bright blue, green, and yellow works really well today as well as the various artwork!

I had a great time at The Tonk! The garlic butter wings and chicken sandwich were both really good,…read morebut the banana pudding was definitely one of my favorite bites. The drinks were great too. Beyond the food, I loved the atmosphere with live music, pool tables, and a fun crowd that really got involved with the entertainment. A cool spot in Pilsen for food and drinks.

At an in-person workshop and Honky Tonk BBQ was catered for lunch. Each box included a sandwich…read more(choice of pork, chicken, sausage), a side (coleslaw, macaroni salad), bbq sauce, and a chocolate chip cookie. The lunch portions are fairly large but we still had half the day of sessions so I only ate the pork (not the bread), I'm not a fan of coleslaw or macaroni salad (people seemed to enjoy the coleslaw), and saved the cookie for an afternoon sweet treat. The pork was tender but didn't have much flavor and the bbq sauce was on the sweet side. The star of the box was the cookie...soft and not overly sweet. There were a few lunches left when the workshop was over so I took the leftover cookies.

A Chicago panaderia with vegan options! We love the vegan concha and the vegan chocolate cupcake…read more It's so nice to have this available in the city. The service is kind and the ambiance is that of a classic Mexican panaderia. If you're a vegan and looking for a taste from your childhood, or looking to try something new, you should for sure check this place out! Vegan options are clearly labeled in a case near the rear of the store. A+

JOE'S CHICAGO FOOD FIND!…read more If you're on the South Side of Chicago and love some good Mexican pan dulce, you've got to check out Panadería Nuevo León! The minute you walk through the door, you can smell the freshness. You already know you're in trouble because everything looks so good you want to grab one of everything! The baked goods are fresh, authentic, and delicious, the selection is huge, and the staff is extremely friendly and happy to answer any questions. Prices are reasonable, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. There's nothing better than finding a local neighborhood spot that takes pride in what they do. Panadería Nuevo León definitely gets the El Pozolero stamp of approval! If you're in the area, stop in, grab yourself some pan dulce and let me know what you think! #ElPozolero #PanaderiaNuevoLeon #ChicagoEats #SouthSideChicago #PanDulce #MexicanBakery #ChicagoFoodie #SupportLocal #LaLey1079

Super flavorful char-grilled chicken. We ordered two whole chickens and rice to go. The chicken…read morecame pre-cut perfectly, and I don't know what their secret is for making the rice so fluffy and flavorful, but it was great. Great spot, fast service, will definitely go again! Beware: the accompanying peppers are spicy

Chipotle could never!!!!!…read more This meal has everything you could need and want from a chicken and rice bowl. Not to mention, it's huge and can easily be 2-3 meals for about $10 with a side of chips and salsa The chicken is tender and has an addicting smoky taste from the grill, accompanied by an array of fresh veggies and fluffy rice. The salsa also had the same great smoky flavor and the chips were made in house I believe I can't speak to the service as I had my bookie pick this up for me while I was in an appointment but he said the service was friendly and quick. He dined in and mentioned there was plenty of seating too