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Chicago’s best Chinese hot pot restaurants - Eater Chicago
"The North Side isn’t flush with hot pot spots but Chengdu Aroma shouldn’t be overlooked. This Lakeview restaurant specializes in Sichuan dishes and does hot pot too. The signature Chengdu-style broth takes two-to-three hours to prepare and consists of more than 20 ingredients including beef tallow and crushed chilis. Those who want the best bang for their buck can indulge themselves — for $23.95 per person — during specific all-you-can-eat hours. Online ordering is available here." - Jeffy Mai
B I
Google
This place is legit. We got Zhong’s dumplings, dan dan noodles, salt and pepper shrimp, and dry chili chicken. Everything was delicious. The salt and pepper shrimp is the best I’ve had in the city. The dumplings had so much flavor from the soy sauce mixture, very unique and worth the order. Also, do not sleep on the dan dan noodles, noods were perfectly chewy. Staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was great. I’ll be back often.
Hazel D
Google
One of the best Chinese restaurants in the city! Everything we ordered tasted authentic and delicious.
Our favorites was the Chengdu Dry Chili Chicken! Also loved the rice noodles, mapo tofu, sichuan crispy eggplant, cumin beef, stir fried baby bok choy, and ciao long bao.
Daniel S.
Google
We dinned in and the portions were good size. Everything was delicious and the servers were friendly and helpful. The orange chicken was a 4/5 (a lot of breading). If you are eating here I would recommend something more traditional because the quality of food in my experience seems higher.
Ray M.
Google
All of the dumplings are amazing. Great sauce, delicious filling, and awesome noodles. The rice could be a little bit better, but that didn't really matter after pouring the dumpling sauces on top!
Aarati B.
Google
This place is a hidden gem for me. I’m happy I don’t have to go all the way to Chinatown or Uptown for my Chinese food fix. Authentic Sichuan cuisine. Staff are really nice and never had a disappointing order. Lunch specials are a steal. Try the Stir Fry Lamb, Boiled Beef, Fried Noodles, Twice Cooked Pork, Kung Pao.
Chiquitico
Google
If you haven't heard about Chengdu Aroma be prepared to get your taste buds blown away. Menu is lengthy but so good
M B
Google
My orange chicken was so soggy and flavorless. The dry chili chicken was tasty! Nothing amazing!
Emperor B.
Google
The absolute best Chinese I've had here! Lots of vegan options, and the waiter noticed what we were ordering and made very helpful suggestions for dishes that quietly contained animal products, and recommended substitutions.
Definitely going back every chance I get!