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Amarind's
6822 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707 · 773-889-9999
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FAR WEST. In the mood for authentic Thai food – perhaps savory dumplings, spicy stuffed wings, or basil chicken? Then you've found your dining spot at Amarind's. This North Avenue eatery welcomes guests with heaping plates of chicken Panang curry as well as value-oriented weekday lunch specials that include appetizer, soup, and entree. Servers are pleasant and unobtrusive.
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Arun's
4156 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · 773-539-1909
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IRVING PARK. This is visually stunning Thai cuisine that tantalizes the taste buds. The twelve-course tasting menu, though pricey, offers a consistently fantastic culinary tour with favorites like hot and sour soup, steamed rice dumplings stuffed with crab, and fried, bite-sized pastries filled with shrimp, chicken, and sweet corn. The upscale interior includes antiques and Thai paintings, many by the owner's brother. Reservations are required. EL: Blue or Brown line to Irving Park and then No. 80 bus
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Le Colonial
937 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611 · 312-255-0088
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GOLD COAST. This restaurant combines French and Vietnamese cuisines to glorious effect. Evoking images of French-occupied Saigon, the interior is full of stylish bamboo accents, photographs, banana trees, and rattan furnishings. An upscale crowd turns out for dishes such as seared whole red snapper with chile peppers and garlic, chicken breast in coconut curry, or grilled purée of shrimp with angel hair. You can't go wrong with anything on the lengthy, well-rounded menu, and the wine list offers plenty of French classics. EL: Red line to Chicago/State
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Moto
945 W Fulton Market St, Chicago, IL 60607 · 312-491-0058
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MARKET DISTRICT. Spare, sleek Moto is as much about concept as it is cuisine. The pale interior directs all attention to the food, which explodes tradition and features dishes like bass cooked to tableside perfection in a polymer box. In the heart of the revitalized meatpacking district, this quirky, inventive restaurant features offbeat haute cuisine and a well-trained staff, all under thirty, all skilled in every aspect of operations. The menu allows for 5- , 10- , and 18-course tasting menus; an eclectic, global wine list promises accompaniments for everything.
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Opera
1301 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 · 312-461-0161
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SOUTH LOOP. Opera, somewhat surprisingly, delivers an acrobatic twist on regional Chinese cuisine in a onetime warehouse that blends wood-paneled walls with a collage of lamps and lights in riotous color. Begin with Eight Immortal squid, progress through spicy Singapore noodles and sweet pea-shoot stir fry, or choose the three preparations of Peking duck. Options for vegetarians abound as well. Chef Paul Wildermuth's dishes are all rooted in Mandarin traditions yet are thoroughly modern. Funky and entertaining.
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Red Light
820 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 · 312-733-8880
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MARKET DISTRICT. This trendy Asian restaurant draws a see-and-be-seen crowd to its hip environs. The menu is as cutting edge as the interior. Feast on seafood, beef, poultry, and vegetarian offerings. Enjoy the Mee Gha Ti (stir fry chicken, chili, and rice noodles in a lime cocount sauce), Khao Soi chicken (bbq chicken breast in peanut sauce), teriyaki ribeye, or chicken katsu curry. Large windows, curved lines, red accents, and linen-topped tables define the lovely decor.
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Shanghai Terrace
108 E Superior St, The Peninsula Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611 · 312-573-6744
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MAGNIFICENT MILE. Located on the hotel's fourth floor, this serene, elegant restaurant serves consistently delicious pan-Asian cuisine in a dining room that hearkens back to Shanghai in the early 20th century. Try dim sum at lunch or Cantonese steamed fish or wok-fried lobster for dinner. Outdoor seating on a lovely terrace is available seasonally.
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UPTOWN. Named for the tasty desserts that line the pastry case in the front window, this Thai restaurant serves as both kitchen and bakery. The menu boasts a number of authentic dishes including the obligatory Pad Thai, whole red snapper, roast duck, and several seafood specials. Curry, rice, and noodle dishes round out the menu. Sidewalk seating is available during warm weather. EL: Red Line to Argyle
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RIVER NORTH. This elegant combination of French and Thai cuisines has met with great success in London, New York, and Hong Kong, and the Chicago branch promises to be just as successful. The elegant dining room is a spectacle unto itself with clean lines, neutral colors, and sheer panels. Sautéed foie gras is perfect with warm mango and ginger, and crab spring rolls are light and delicate. Main dishes include monkfish or duck breast with sesame. A perfect meal from start to finish. Reservations strongly recommended on weekends. EL: Red line to Grand/State
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