Chi Cafe

"In the heart of Chinatown Square sits Chi Cafe, a reliable late-night spot for Chinese fare. On the menu are classics such as lo mein, fried rice, noodle soups, and a large variety of beef, chicken, pork, and seafood entrees. It can be overwhelming with so many dishes to choose from, but the sizzling beef tenderloin is always great." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

"Congee — a rice porridge popular throughout many Asian countries — may just be the ultimate comfort food. Like kimchi jjigae, many fans grew up eating the dish when they were sick and fostered a lifelong affection for its flexibility and glutinous texture. Chinatown spot Chi Cafe features a number of versions, including preserved egg with vegetables and clam; salted pork bone; and abalone and shredded chicken." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

"Open until 2am Wednesday-Monday When it’s 1am and you want sizzling beef, salt and pepper squid, congee, or just about anything else, Chi Cafe in Chinatown Square is your answer. This place is open 4pm-2am almost every day of the week, which means it has you covered for dinner, second dinner, drunk dinner, and hangover. The menu is long, so make sure your friend you’ve been out with all night doesn’t fall asleep while deciding what to order. Be prepared for this place to get slammed when the bars close." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"Aside from being a good late-night spot (Chi Cafe is open until 2am), this casual Chinatown restaurant is a perfect place for an affordable meal. Hidden in its overwhelmingly long menu is a section labeled “On Rice.” There you can get a heaping scoop of steamed rice and a side, like chunks of stewed beef with vegetables in a savory sauce, spicy Sichuan shrimp and eggplant, or saucy mapo tofu—all for around $7.95. That way, even if you’ve spent most of your money on drinks and karaoke you can still grab a meal here afterward." - john ringor, veda kilaru

"When it’s 1am and you want sizzling beef, salt and pepper squid, congee, or just about anything else, Chi Cafe in Chinatown Square is your answer. This place is open 4pm-2am almost every day of the week, which means it has you covered for dinner, second dinner, drunk dinner, and hangover. The menu is long, so make sure your friend you’ve been out with all night doesn’t fall asleep while deciding what to order. Be prepared for this place to get slammed when the bars close." - adrian kane, john ringor