Chengdu Bistro (Chicago Loop) 蓉小馆

This place is just what the South Loop needed - hands down some of the best food in the neighborhood. Loved every single thing we ordered. Come here prepared to eat some flavorful, spicy food. Lots of other things on the menu to balance the spice. All dumplings and Noodles are made in house. These are some of the best things I have ever eaten. Thank you Chengdu Bistro! Shout out to Noah who was super knowledgeable and kind.

Surprised to see a new Chinese restaurant open in Printers Row. They just soft opened yesterday so it looks like they're still working out the kinks--operational with about 2/3 of their full menu and most of the seating area ready. Service was prompt and friendly, and at least some staff speak Mandarin, which is a plus. We ordered their Pork & Chive dumplings ($10 for 8) which were excellent, perfectly seasoned with a barely sweet, savory vinegar sauce with thinly sliced ginger. They didn't have their full dumpling options available today but I look forward to trying their other kinds--they can make steamed, boiled, or pan-fried. I really loved these. Their dry chili chicken was delicious with the right of sichuan peppercorn kick, reminds me of Lao Sze Chuan ($19). The braised beef noodles were so-so ($14.50), when I asked the server about it, he recommended the spicy since it's a lot more flavorful. All in all, I have a lot of hope for this restaurant. I'm guessing they'll need more time for their staffing, kitchen and rest of the restaurant to be fully up in running.

Great new addition to the neighborhood. Easily the best Chinese in the area. Definitely recommend and service was great! Will be back.

This was so delicious! Service was wonderfully kind and efficient. They recommended us a few plates to share, and it was quite difficult to choose which to eat the most of. Will definitely be returning...often.

It’s a really good place. South loop craves for more places like this. Do note that they are understaff so service is slow but I’m so glad they opened here in this neighborhood. Food is delicious and the folks working here are very kind.

Really incredible food. They got busy very quickly, but have a great staff who are figuring it all out during their soft opening.

Enjoyed our meal, everything was delicious. Service was attentive and I’m excited to see how the ambience develops. So needed in Printer’s Row, so needed in the neighborhood 🥰

Went to soft opening and it was great! I’m very excited to have this restaurant in south loop!