2007-01-25 12:28:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
You absolutely have to go to Lao Sze Chuan! It isn't even close.
This restaurant was featured on "Check Please" which is a television show on local channel 11 that often features some of the best restaurants in Chicago. http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=1,5...
I ate here and it is hands down the best chinese food I have ever had. However, the line was out the door and we waited for 45 minutes for a table (well worth it)! I highly recommend the 7-Spice Chicken. It was wok-crispy and incredibly tasty. The Mongolian Beef was also excellent. Very fresh.
We also had the Sesame Chicken which I didn't care for...only because it was swimming in sauce. I like my entrees with little sauce and crispy. Get the 7-spice chicken instead.
We also enjoyed the complimentary relish tray before the meal. Be careful though it is very spicy!
My second choice would be Ben Pao. You have to get the 7-spice chicken and the crispy garlic string beans.
http://www.benpao.com/
2007-01-26 06:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by orzoff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ben Pao 52 W. Illinois St., Chicago, IL 312/222-1888 Fodor's Review: Snagging the award for the most Zen Chinese restaurant in town is this spot, with its minimalist black-and-gray decor and soothing water walls. The food livens up the scene, with spicy noodles, Cantonese roast duck, and plenty of the tried-and-true sesame chicken and kung pao chicken. A dozen or so small-plate starters and the Asian hot pot dish -- a sort of fondue that uses bubbling broth to cook meat -- encourage sharing, making this a good choice for the gang.
2016-03-29 02:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Chinatown the Pheonix has probably the best dim sum I have ever eaten. The clientelle are mostly Chinese which is a very good sign at a Chinese restaurant.
2007-01-26 02:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by dpon62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Specializes in Chinese
514 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614
Golden Wok II
Restaurant, Chilean, Brunch, $ (under $20)
Serving fine Cantonese and Mandarin cuisine at reasonable prices
1180 Roosevelt Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Golden Wok
Restaurant, Chinese, Delivery, $ (under $20)
Serving fine Cantonese and Mandarin cuisine at reasonable prices
1122 N Maple Ave
La Grange Park, IL 60526
Dragonfly Mandarin
Restaurant, Chinese, Family Style, $$$ ($31 - $40)
832 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine
Restaurant, Chinese, Kid Friendly, $ (under $20)
2162 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616-1514
pingpong
Restaurant, Chinese, B.Y.O.B., $ (under $20)
3322 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657-3517
Happy Chef Dim Sum House
Restaurant, Chinese, Local Favorites, $ (under $20)
2164 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616-1514
The Phoenix Restaurant
Restaurant, Chinese, Local Favorites, $ (under $20)
2131 S Archer Ave Ste 2
Chicago, IL 60616-1809
Penny's Noodle Shop
Restaurant, Noodle Shop, B.Y.O.B., $ (under $20)
3400 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
2007-01-25 12:59:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend Phoenix for dim sum. Be prepared for a wait if you go during peak dining hours, esp. during the weekends.
It's at 2131 S. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL.
I went there for non-dim sum Chinese food just this past Monday 1/22. I highly recommend the Cantonese chow mein.
2007-01-26 02:56:13 · answer #5 · answered by NetAngel8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not exactly chinese, but the mongolian bbq is awesome
2007-01-25 12:41:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋