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Cai
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
10Best Says
Traditional, Hong Kong-styled dim sum is the specialty in this upscale second-floor restaurant overlooking the Chinatown Square Mall. The decor is not impressive, but the food is. That includes the... Read More
Traditional, Hong Kong-styled dim sum is the specialty in this upscale second-floor restaurant overlooking the Chinatown Square Mall. The decor is not impressive, but the food is. That includes the well-made steamed dumplings filled with all sorts of fresh ingredients, including scallops. Other good choices are the shrimp rolls, the Congee (rice porridge with bits of pork or egg), the meaty Char Shio Bao (barbecue pork buns) and the sweet Dahn Tah (egg custard). No matter what you pick, it's made to order and brought to the table piping hot. Even though the dining room is large, expect waits during peak hours.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jamie Bartosch
Chicago Local Expert
- Chinese: "Order the soft-on-the-outside, sweet-on-the-inside BBQ Pork Buns, and the addictive Fried Taro Root Balls which come with dipping sauces."
- Best for Chinese Because: This is among the top places for dim sum in Chicago, and the large open, second-floor space overlooks Chinatown Square mall.
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