Chinatown Square Plaza

This was such a fun and unique experience and easily one of our favorite parts of this Chicago trip. It was our first time visiting Chinatown, so we don’t have much to compare it to, but we were genuinely impressed. In the past, when we’ve visited Chicago, we’ve mostly stayed around the Magnificent Mile area, so it was refreshing to venture outside of our usual routine and explore a different part of the city. We’re so glad we did, because Chinatown offered a completely different vibe and experience. The area is full of character, culture, and energy, with so many fun little shops to wander into. We spent time exploring the various stores and really enjoyed the candy shop—it was a nostalgic and fun stop that added to the overall experience. Everywhere we went felt lively and welcoming, and it was easy to spend a few hours just walking around and taking it all in. We also had a wonderful dinner at String2 Ramen, which was a highlight of the visit. The food was delicious and hit the spot after a full day of exploring. There are so many other restaurants in the area that caught our eye, and we would absolutely love to come back and try more of them in the future. Overall, this visit made us realize how much we’ve been missing by sticking to the same areas on previous trips. Chinatown is definitely worth the visit, and we will without a doubt plan to return and explore even more the next time we’re in Chicago.

Chinatown Square Plaza is always such a fun stop in Chicago! The plaza itself is super lively, with tons of restaurants, bubble tea spots, shops, and little places to explore on both levels. I love that you can find a mix of everything here dim sum, hot pot, wagyu, Korean BBQ, bakeries, and cute gift shops. It’s easy to just wander around, grab something to eat, and enjoy the atmosphere. The design and artwork around the plaza also make it a great spot for photos. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the city for great food, lots of energy, and always something new to try.

Fun, adventurous for all age. Plenty of restaurants served Cantonese cuisine/Szechuan, BBQ, Hotpot, Korean, Taiwanese, Japanese, bakery and Southeast Asian cuisine. Japanese specialty snack shop, Chinese specialty liquor shop, Chinese herbal specialties shops. Estates reality, Bank. Ect… There are few Chinese/oriental market located on the older side of the Chinatown. Street parking and parking ramps are offered. It’s always busy and it’s hard to fine a parking spot every time we visit.

You can take the train from Chicago here, no need to pay and park! Lots of diverse food, shopping, candy, skin care, sushi, souvenirs, you name it, it’s here! Enjoy the plaza and find your animal sign while enjoying snacks and shopping.

This is a really fun area where you do have to find street parking or you can go to the big parking lot where you can get validation if a participating restaurant or business will give it to you and it’s only $2 for 3 hours. You see the Chinese astrology monuments and there’s a square where you can have live performances and parades or festivals here. There are two level restaurants and businesses throughout and it’s a really cute area to go shopping and have food in.

Chinatown is one of my favorite places in the city. I love to eat and shop for little trinkets, with that being said, this is heaven. They also host a variety of festivals throughout the year and it’s always such a fun visit. Definitely recommend for a day of family fun

Awesome place to visit and experience. There are many shops and restaurants to visit and try out. You’ll definitely find something for you just by looking around. The prices are fair and the items are always good. The customer service is also excellent. Come and visit!

Great experience for sightseeing, food, and shopping! We left with a ton of cool snacks and souvenirs. Worth the train ride for visitors as its right outside the loop and an easy walk from the station.