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Ben Pao
52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60610 · 312-222-1888
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RIVER NORTH. This upscale restaurant lives up to its name, which means "fireworks" in Chinese. Dishes showcase Mandarin, Szechwan, Hunan, and Cantonese culinary styles equally well, and seafood and beef dishes are favorites. Try a robust eggplant entree or perhaps wok-seared salmon with spinach. The sleek decor includes two dramatic waterfalls lined with gleaming black slate. EL: Red line to Grand
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WRIGLEYVILLE. Two worlds of Asian cuisine collide at Chens, which offers delicious Chinese specialties as well as an extensive selection of maki and nigiri sushi. Diners love the upbeat, fun atmosphere, quick service, and depth of menu options. A full bar, including sake, is a welcome addition. Try classics like sweet and sour chicken and crispy duck, or opt for something new, like chilled octopus salad or wok-seared meat and veggies wrapped in lettuce. Chens also prides itself on fast delivery, so you can enjoy a relaxed meal at home if you prefer.
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LINCOLN PARK. This restaurant offers the best of both worlds – Chinese cuisine and a great sushi bar. Mandarin and Szechuan entrees include both mild and spicy dishes. Try the kung pao chicken, the crab rangoon, or the mooshu pork. The authentic sushi bar offers only the freshest fish. The interior of Dee's is very pleasant with comfortable booths, skylights, a fireplace, and a lovely outdoor garden dining area perfect for warm evenings.
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CHINATOWN. Piping hot, tasty Cantonese-Mandarin seafood dishes consistently please at this great restaurant. The place has gained a loyal following, particularly on weekends. Lobster is served a variety of ways, and Pacific oysters are a must. Beef tenderloin and porterhouse steaks are also good options. Vegetarian dishes are available, along with a full bar.
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CHINATOWN. Happy Chef is a great standby for excellent dim sum. Their pork dumplings melt in your mouth, and crystal buns stuffed with seafood will have you asking for more. The place doesn't have a liquor license, so bring your own if you would like. Very popular and usually busy, so plan early and call ahead. Dim sum is served until 4pm.
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Jia's
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2545 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60611 · 773-477-6256
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LINCOLN PARK. With a tasty mix of Asian favorites and terrific sushi, this contemporary restaurant is a favorite with local professionals, who appreciate the upscale setting, efficient waitstaff, and superb cuisine. Start with something small, like gyoza (pan-seared potstickers), Thai rolls (brown tofu, cucumber), or Ika Shoga Yaki (hand-scored squid steaks). Afterwards, Kung Pao chicken or shrimp, orange chicken, and vegetable Mu Shu wraps make excellent entrees.
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Laoszechuan
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2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · 312-326-5040
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CHINATOWN. This restaurant only knows one size: large! That's how dishes come, heaped high and tasty. The menu focuses on Szechuan cooking, and tempting options include spring rolls, cashew chicken, shrimp with vegetables, and curry chicken. A full bar and carry-out are available.
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Phoenix
2131 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · 312-328-0848
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CHINATOWN. Spy something on a rolling cart that intrigues you? Hail one of Phoenix's many servers, and you'll swiftly be in business. This popular restaurant includes upstairs rooms which are a bit more formal. The menu includes everything from traditional offerings like shrimp dumplings and orange beef to more innovative ones like shark fin soup and jellyfish.
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EVANSTON. This welcoming dining room features large windows, light wood floors, dark green accents, and recessed lighting. The menu features an abundance of chicken, beef, seafood, noodle, rice, and vegetable dishes. Try sesame chicken, orange peel beef with red chilies, or Mongolian beef. All are spiced just right and come recommended by the chef. Bargain specials during lunch include a spring roll, tea, soup, and rice.
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LINCOLN PARK. Chinese? Japanese? Which one to have...don't worry about making the decision. Simply head to this double-sided establishment that has both Japanese and Chinese kitchens. The Chinese side is Shine, which serves Hunan, Mandarin and Szechuan dishes, and the Japanese side is Morida, which serves sushi and other authentic dishes. It doesn't matter which side you decide to sit on – both menus are the same. Goodies from the Chinese kitchen include five spice duck and fried garlic prawns; meanwhile, the Japanese kitchen turns out delectable scallop and shrimp tempura.
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