Rickshaw Republic Review - Lincoln Park - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Rickshaw Republic specializes in authentic Indonesian street food. It’s why the name alludes to the rickshaws street peddlers use to carry things around. Rickshaw is unique because hardly anyone else around is doing authentic Indonesian food. It’s a real family affair, with mom and one son in the kitchen and dad and the other son handling everything else. It’s impressive they make it work, especially when I consider how my family would treat each other in a hot kitchen with a bunch of sharp knives. They’ve managed to successfully share a bit of Indonesian food and culture straight out of Lincoln Park. The restaurant may look generic from the outside, but one step in and it’s far from that. You’ll immediately be taken in by the artwork and colors on the walls and ceilings, and the intrigue will follow you to the menu. You’re not expected to be an Indonesian street food pro - that’s why you should ask for recommendations and let the waitstaff guide you through your meal. We particularly recommend doing the rice table so you can try a lot of different things." - Sam Faye