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A Chinatown standby with crisp-skinned roast duck and deeply comforting congee. For those who find Sun Wah too showy, this is the low-key alternative.
Authentic Cantonese BBQ, roast duck, noodle soups, crispy pork
5009 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 Get directions
$10–20
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