๐ Chinatown, Chicago
19 restaurants ยท 2026
๐ฝ๏ธ 19 Restaurants
Wentworth Avenue's dim sum halls, Sichuan peppercorn kitchens, and late-night dumpling windows drawing regulars from across the city.
Top 10 in Chinatown
1
MingHin Cuisine
The dim sum destination in Chicago Chinatown with carts rolling through a massive dining room on weekend mornings. The har gow and siu mai are textbook, the turnip cake is crispy p...
90
2
Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings
Chinatown dumpling specialist that hand-pulls, wraps, and cooks every dumpling to order. The lamb and cumin dumplings are extraordinary, the spicy wontons swim in chili oil, and wa...
90
3
Moody Tongue
The world's first Michelin-starred brewpub. Chef Jared Rouben pairs a multi-course tasting menu with house-brewed beers on the second floor, while the downstairs taproom serves mor...
90
4
Lao Peng You
Chinatown late-night Chinese that serves some of the most authentic Sichuan food in the city. The mala dry pot is fiery and customizable, the cold noodles are perfectly spicy, and ...
89
5
Lao Sze Chuan
Tony Hu Sichuan empire flagship in Chinatown where the dry chili chicken is so famous Obama ordered it. The ma po tofu has proper mala numbing heat, and the menu is 200+ items deep...
88
6
Xi'an Cuisine
Hand-pulled noodle shop in Chinatown specializing in Northwestern Chinese cuisine. The biang biang noodles are thick, chewy, and tossed in chili oil. The cumin lamb is fragrant and...
87
7
Triple Crown Restaurant
Chinatown dim sum institution serving cart-style dim sum. Har gow with translucent skins, plump siu mai, and golden turnip cakes. Weekend mornings are loud, bustling, and exactly h...
86
8
Connie's Pizza
Chicago deep-dish institution in Bridgeport since 1963. The flagship location on Archer Ave is an icon serving classic Chicago deep-dish with buttery crust and chunky tomato sauce....
86
9
Chubby Skewers
Chubby Skewers brings grilled Chinese skewers to Chinatown, the kind of charred, hands-on eating that pairs better with a group than a quiet table for two. It made the Infatuation'...
86
10
Daebak Korean BBQ
K-pop-blasting Korean BBQ in Chinatown with custom grill tables, premium Wagyu sets, and Korean fried chicken that crackles. The industrial space is loud, social, and packed on wee...
85
All 19 Restaurants in Chinatown
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84
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84
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83
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82
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82
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77
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70
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