Where To Eat With A Third-Tier Friend - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Nothing says, “Let’s keep this short and sweet,” like, “Hey, want to grab a meal at a basement food court?” Luckily, one bite of the Hainanese chicken rice at this Chinatown food stall is so good, your kind-of-a-friend will think you genuinely wanted to invite them to a good meal. Their signature dish comes with pieces of juicy poached bird, fluffy rice cooked in chicken fat, and a cup of comforting light broth. Make sure to use the accompanying chili, ginger, and soy sauces to add exciting flavor. If this chicken ends up stealing your attention, don’t worry, it’s even overshadowed our first-tier friends." - adrian kane, john ringor