Chinese Food in Chicago (2025)
Sun Wah BBQ
Chinese restaurant · Uptown
Family-run Argyle stalwart and James Beard Foundation America’s Classics honoree. The off-menu Beijing Duck Dinner carved tableside anchors celebratory, communal meals. Frequently praised by Chicago Magazine and The Infatuation for consistency and value.
Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings
Dumpling restaurant · South Loop
Chinatown’s handmade-dumpling specialist known for lamb-and-dill and other regional fillings, plus occasional classes. Loved by The Infatuation and Time Out; 2025 reporting confirms a city expansion while the Wentworth original keeps rolling.
MCCB Chicago
Chinese restaurant · South Loop
A contemporary Chinatown standout leaning Sichuan, known for applewood-charcoal grilled fish and spicy pickle fish soup. Highlighted by the Michelin Guide and often cited by Eater Chicago for bold, well-executed flavors.
Lao Peng You
Chinese restaurant · Ukrainian Village
Brothers Daniel and Eric Wat channel family recipes into hand-rolled dumplings in hot-and-sour broth and excellent hand-pulled noodles. Celebrated by Eater Chicago and The Infatuation for craft, warmth, and regional Shandong touches.
Ken Kee Restaurant Hong Kong
Chinese restaurant · South Loop
Revitalized Hong Kong–style café centered on cart noodles, late hours, and neon-tinged nostalgia. A longtime Chinatown pillar now drawing new fans; featured by local food writers for its build-your-bowl noodle ritual.
A Place by DaMao
Chinese restaurant · Bridgeport
Tiny Bridgeport spot channeling Chengdu street snacks: wontons in chili oil, spicy braises, and skewers. Profiled by Chicago Reader as part of a new wave of neighborhood restaurateurs; BYO spirit and assertive flavors keep regulars returning.
Go 4 Food
Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
Family-run Cantonese kitchen with a creative streak—think chili fusion crab, walnut shrimp, and French beef tenderloin—plus occasional prix fixe menus. Praised by the Chicago Sun-Times and The Infatuation for seafood and hospitality.
Slurp Slurp Noodles
Chinese noodle restaurant · South Loop
House-made hand-pulled and shaved noodles in broths or stir-fries, with options from brisket and tendon to lamb. Regularly highlighted by Eater Chicago for satisfying texture and hearty bowls.
Original Triple Crown Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
Late-night Cantonese institution up the staircase on 22nd Place. Dim sum draws crowds by day, while ginger-scallion lobster and beef chow fun keep the lazy Susans spinning. Reviewed in 2025 by The Infatuation.
Dolo Restaurant and Bar
Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
Modern Cantonese seafood and made-to-order dim sum with a full bar and rare on-site parking in Chinatown. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and frequently cited on essential lists.
