Chicago - Restaurants - Chinese

2002 S. Wenthworth Ave., Chicago 60616

Lao You Ju

Not that you need another reason to visit Chinatown (out of dried shark fin again?), but if you do, this seductive little Chinese tapas den will surely make the top of the list. The fixed menu feat... read more

3341 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60657
(773) 472-2100

Kite Mandarin and Sushi

Despite being a Chinese/Japanese hybrid (they rarely seem to handle either side of the menu with the culinary deftness that either culture is known for), food is Kite’s strongest card. Rolls are li... read more

1551 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622
773-384-9600

Papajin

This once strictly Chinese restaurant should have kept their chopsticks where they belonged. Expanding the menu to include second-rate sushi was a big Hong Kong phooey. Its unremarkable Wicker-Park... read more

121 W. Hubbard St. , Chicago 60654
312-828-0222

Red Violet

Authentic Asian cuisine cooked for the hungry man (and woman). The traditional plates of General Tso's are on the menu, but so are unique dishes like cold drunken chicken. Great quiet location perf... read more

1301 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago 60605
312-461-0161

Opera

Go for the brick-ensconced vault tables for a singular experience in romantic intimacy at this otherwise typically over-the-top Jerry Kleiner production. Showcasing his usual visually dramatic ... read more

3506 N. Clark St., Chicago 60657
773-549-9100

Chens Chinese & Sushi

820 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-733-8880

Red Light

Red Light has the most intriguing interior design along the Randolph Restaurant Row, with what might otherwise be played-out Buddha statuary accented by ornate, metal-vined hanging lights, matte me... read more