Pulau Pinang

"Around the corner from Taste Good in Elmhurst, Pulau Pinang specializes in Malaysian-style Chinese food, and it’s a good choice for a last-minute group dinner without the logistical migraine. This no-frills spot has plenty of large round tables, and a big parking lot that it shares with a supermarket. The prices are on the lower side, and it gets pretty lively, with people sharing hearty plates of crispy lobak and hokkien mee with a rich soy sauce gravy." - neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim

"Pulau Pinang should be on your short list of useful places for a last-minute group dinner without the logistical migraine. The Elmhurst restaurant has plenty of big tables, as well as a parking lot that's shared with a supermarket—and they serve a pretty solid selection of Malaysian-style Chinese and Taiwanese food, with most dishes under $30. Pulau Pinang is a no-frills spot, but it gets lively, with people passing around large platters of crispy lobak, and hokkien mee with a rich soy sauce gravy. Keep Pulau Pinang in mind for your Lunar New Year celebrations too: they serve lo hei, a celebratory raw fish salad, during the festive season." - Neha Talreja