At this Chinatown gem, indulge in a vibrant dim sum experience with rolling carts serving up authentic Cantonese classics from shrimp dumplings to BBQ pork buns.
"Considered by some to be Chinatown’s premier restaurant, Phoenix has it all. The neighborhood stalwart treats diners to dim sum served from pushcarts and multi-course, family-style meals consisting of all of the essential Cantonese dishes. Carryout and delivery orders can be placed online." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"This is a classic dim sum spot with hit-or-miss food. But when it’s a hit, the food is great. Phoenix used to have the little carts rolling around the dining room, but they’ve switched over to the same kind of checkbox paper menu you find at Cai. Stick with the classics like pork buns, shu mai with juicy shrimp, and salted egg buns. The dim sum is served all day, but you should hit it up earlier on the weekends when everything is being made fresh." - adrian kane, john ringor
"This is a classic dim sum spot with hit-or-miss food. But when it’s a hit, the food is great, so that’s why it’s on this guide. Phoenix used to have the little carts rolling around the dining room, but they’ve switched over to the same kind of checkbox paper menu you find at Imperial. Stick with the classics like pork buns, shu mai with juicy shrimp, and salted egg buns. The dim sum is served all day, but you should hit it up earlier on the weekends when everything is being made fresh. " - john ringor, adrian kane, veda kilaru
"A longtime dim sum destination in Chinatown hosting an annual traditional Chinese New Year dinner organized by the Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce." - Ashok Selvam
"This is a classic dim sum spot in Chinatown with hit-or-miss food. But when it’s a hit, the food is great. Stick with the classics like pork buns, shu mai with large juicy shrimp, and salted egg buns. The dim sum is served all day, but you should hit it up earlier on the weekends when everything is being made fresh." - Adrian Kane
