Chengdu Bistro 蓉小馆
Chinese restaurant · Wicker Park
2211 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Highlights
Handmade Chengdu-style noodles, xiao long bao, and Sichuan small plates
Handmade Chengdu-style noodles, xiao long bao, and Sichuan small plates
"One of our favorite spots for noodles and dumplings now has a South Loop outpost. Like its previous location, expect to see pork and chive dumplings, Yibin flaming noodles, and fried egg and tomato noodle soup." - john ringor, nick allen
"For excellent dumplings, chewy noodles, and a little capsaicin-fueled rush, head to Chengdu Bistro in Wicker Park. This casual Chinese spot is part of the Chengdu Impression family. And like its siblings, Chengdu Bistro doesn’t shy from heat—most of their dishes are loaded with sichuan peppercorns. The flaming noodle is appropriately named, and like the spicy beef noodle, has a complex savoriness thanks to the tingly spice. But even if you aren’t a spice-seeker, grab a table in this Chinese spot’s busy dining room for their lamb and chives dumplings." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor
"For excellent dumplings, chewy noodles, and a little capsaicin-fueled rush, head to Chengdu Bistro in Wicker Park. This casual Chinese spot is part of the Chengdu Impression family. And like its siblings, Chengdu Bistro doesn’t shy from heat—most of their dishes are loaded with sichuan peppercorns. The flaming noodle is appropriately named, and like the spicy beef noodle, has a complex savoriness thanks to the tingly spice. But even if you aren’t a spice-seeker, grab a table in this Chinese spot’s busy dining room for their lamb and chives dumplings." - john ringor, adrian kane
"Chengdu Bistro is decidedly different compared to Chengdu Impression, the chain of restaurants from the same ownership (they also have a location in Wicker Park on Milwaukee Avenue). While both offer food from Sichuan, Chengdu Impression focuses on hand-pulled noodles and dumplings made on the premises. Dan Dan and Yibin noodles are stars. Xiao long bao is a rare find in this area, and Chengdu Bistro delivers (literally and figuratively)." - Ashok Selvam
"Chengdu Impressions are sprinkled throughout Chicago, with dishes that are loaded with sichuan peppercorns, like spicy beef noodle soup or dry chili chicken. But when it comes to dumplings, the restaurant family’s best can be found at their newest sibling: Chengdu Bistro in Wicker Park. For those seeking a capsaicin-fueled rush, the excellent sichuan wontons have a delicate wrapper and a moist pork filling. If you’re trying to avoid breaking a sweat, their many boiled, steamed, or fried jiaozi are equally delicious—but our favorite is the lamb and dill." - john ringor
