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    Shang Noodle - Chicago

    4.3 (502 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Mapo Tofu (v)
    Brianna M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing ambiance and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Went with a group of five right at lunch opening and there were already several full tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was very friendly, comprehensive, and our waters were constantly filled. The menu was extensive and we were able to accommodate several dietary preferences (one vegetarian, one shellfish allergy, one no red meat) Everyone loved their food and all agreed we would return. The tofu dish was delicious and one of the biggest hits The chow fun was delicious and slightly better than the chow mein The dumplings (not pictured) were perfection The fried chicken was spicy and delicious The only dish I wouldn't order again was the soup dumplings as I felt they were too thick and not as juicy as others I've had (it was still good just not as good as everything else)

    Yu Shang Eggplant (v)
    Ineke S.

    We were in Chicago for our son's graduation from SAIC and wandered into Shang without a reservation. The hostess seated us quickly and graciously - lucky us! We had starters - fried calamari and a spring roll sort of thing. We also had eggplant, another stir fry and walnut shrimp. All of it was fresh and delicious. My one recommendation would be to pay close attention to the menu. I didn't realize that the shrimp in the walnut shrimp was battered and fried - would have picked something else if I had. To be clear- it was delicious! It's just that I had already had two fried appetizers so would preferred something lighter. The eggplant dish was my favorite! And the special cocktails were also delightful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very busy and a little noisy at times, but it didn't detract from our experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Seafood Hot Pot, House Chow Mein, Steamed Soup Dumplings (5), Shrimp Shumai, Crystal Shrimp Har-Gau
    Kim L.

    We were craving dim sum and decided to try this place instead of going to minghin. We were pleasantly surprised and definitely over ordered. - shumai were amazing and had big chunks of shrimp - har-gau were good especially with the chili oil and usually my husband doesn't like texture like this but enjoyed it - steamed soup dumpling were juicy and tender - house special chow mein - HIGHLY recommend, they said the noodles are made in house and you can tell. So good and would come back for this alone - seafood hot pot - surprisingly good and enjoyed the mushroom and scallops in here. Wish there were more noodles in it

    Christy K.

    We went to Shang Noodle and got the jampong and chow fun. The portions were generous for the price, and the food tasted really good. The chow fun was still a little crispy, not exactly what I expected, but still done very well. The jampong uses egg noodles instead of rice noodles, which gave it a nice bouncy texture. I will say the soup was a bit light, so if you're coming for a soupy jampong, you might be a little disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was on the nicer end for a casual spot, but you could easily go in casual wear.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was great, too; they kept our waters refilled and checked in on us throughout the meal. Overall, the food was really good for the price, and the portions were more than enough. You could probably even split a dish between two people if you don't have a huge appetite.

    Steamed Soup Dumplings (5)
    Kiana B.

    They were jam packed and we thought we would have to wait long but that was not the case. We were able to be seated quickly at the bar and everything came out quick. Food was delicious

    Edamame (v, gf)
    Ken R.

    Had a great take-out experience here this evening, just around the corner from my Mag Mile hotel. We got some edamame, wonton soup and soup dumplings. All were delicious. My only regret is that I couldn't try this more food as everything smelled and looked amazing inside the restaurant! The food was served pretty quick, and the hostess was very friendly and took time time to offer me a glass of water while I was waiting.

    Inside and bar
    Gretchen D.

    Good hot and sour soup. Server was charming. They make their own lo mein noodles. Husband really liked the ma po tofu. Portions are very large.

    Watermelon basil lemonade
    Patrick D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Relatively small place but very nicely designed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Does not take reservations so resulted in a short wait - even at 5:30pm on a Saturday. Great location in/near Streeterville - we walked to Navy Pier after. Dim Sum options are on the menu, but we were warned they take 20 minutes so we did small plates instead. Nice selection. Could see entrees at other tables and those portions looked massive. Sharing the small plates made for a perfect date night. Had a nice selection of mocktails too.

    Sichuan Maocai Pots
    Kathleen S.

    After a productive solo shopping day, I was starting to get hungry. I stumbled on Shang Noodle and was so excited to try it. The waiter was friendly and recommended the Sichuan Maocai Pot. I've never tried anything like it and honestly it was not for me. I know nothing about this type of cuisine and would like the explore more with the food. I didn't enjoy the numbing sensation which I now know is the whole purpose. I liked the flavor of the soup and the ingredients went well together, but once the numbing kicked in, it felt like I was having an allergic reaction (it was the numbing) and couldn't taste anything else. I couldn't eat it anymore. I loved how intimate and cozy the restaurant was and if I venture out that way again, I'll try something different!

    Me and the fellas enjoying Shang's

    Shang, I love you. I am still reminiscing about the glorious food I devoured at this establishment. Thank you for everything.

    Chicken Potstickers
    Megan H.

    Love this place. The food is very good and the service is great. The soup dumplings and the red chili chicken are my favorite.

    Bar area
    Sue L.

    Located on lower Grand, this intimate Asian restaurant had good pork chops. I would wait on the crab noodles. I would like to come back to try other items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables were close to other tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wait staff were friendly.

    Combo chow mein
    Em K.

    Shang Noodle is a gem! Got the combo chow mein and it was delicious, great flavor and a generous portion size. The service was excellent too. We showed up on a Saturday night without a reservation and they squeezed the three of us in at the bar, which we really appreciated. It's the kind of meal I'm already looking forward to having again. If you're craving delicious noodles and solid service, Shang Noodle delivers!

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    Wonderful food and experience. The food was so delicious that we came back the next day to get the Lo mein again.

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    It closed down and now is replaced by another Chinese restaurant.

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    MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱

    MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    5/5 for the food. There wasn't a dish that was not cheap delicious and well made. Well....there was…read moreone but only bc I don't like raw onions. Avoid the crab rangoons if u don't like raw white onions either lol. But their dandan noodles were a highlight. Their food was spicy too I loved that! There will be a wait just FYI and they don't really take reservations but it's worth the wait. Also....their food is family style. So order multiple dishes w multiple ppl bc u will be taking it home!! Humongous portions and cheap too.

    I had been wanting to try MCCB for a while, but I also went in with tempered expectations. In my…read moreexperience, Michelin-recognized restaurants can sometimes be a little overhyped, so I expected to be somewhat let down. Thankfully, that wasn't the case--I enjoyed the meal overall, even if it wasn't a "wow, this is the best meal ever" experience. The biggest surprise for me was the dried chili chicken. I almost didn't order it because so many reviews said it was overly salty and spicy. We asked for less salt, and they were happy to accommodate. I actually thought the spice level was very manageable, and it ended up being one of my favorite dishes. The orange chicken was another pleasant surprise. I expected it to be a basic, Americanized option, but it was delicious and ended up being one of my favorites of the meal. My friends really enjoyed the dan dan noodles, which seem to be one of their signature dishes. Personally, I thought they were good but not particularly memorable compared to everything else. The mango shrimp was tasty as well, but it wasn't something I'd consider a must-order on a return visit. Service was great. The waiter was friendly, accommodated our request for less salt, and we were seated immediately. We arrived about 10 minutes before opening on a weekday to line up, and that seemed to work well. overall a great experience!

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    Xi'an Cuisine

    Xi'an Cuisine

    4.0
    (331 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    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.

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

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    Chi Cafe

    Chi Cafe

    3.9
    (1.3k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    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.

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    Kajiken

    Kajiken

    4.3
    (145 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    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

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    Atmosphere
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    The Original with Kon
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