Chinese/Sichuan – Wicker Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 5.0 Quick Overview Chengdu Bistro in Wicker Park serves some of the most flavorful Sichuan dishes in Chicago, from spicy wontons to bold, numbing beef and noodle soups — worth all the hype. What to Order Atmosphere Vibe in 5 Words: cozy, bustling, warm, intimate, lively Good For: […]
Asian – Wicker Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.5 Quick Overview Mott St. in Wicker Park serves inventive Asian American dishes with standout flavors, from their famous Mott St. burger to unique twists on classics like mango sticky rice with black rice. What to Order Atmosphere Vibe in 5 Words: casual, family-style, modern, bright, welcoming Good
Indian – Wicker Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.3 Quick Overview A modern Indian gem in Wicker Park with attentive service, romantic ambiance, and beautifully plated dishes served in elegant clay bowls. What to Order Atmosphere Vibe in 5 Words: romantic, modern, warm, intimate, stylish Good For: date nights, anniversary dinners, cozy catch-ups, laid-back lunch, quiet
Korean Restaurant – Wicker Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.4 My friend and I were wandering through Wicker Park when we stumbled upon Bigsuda Chicago, and I’m so glad we decided to check it out — it did not disappoint! Every dish was bursting with flavor and had its own unique twist, making it a memorable
Chinese Restaurant – Uptown. Flavor Scale (1-5): 5.0 If you’re craving authentic hand-pulled noodles in Chicago, look no further than YooYee, the new hot spot everyone’s talking about. From the first bite, I could taste why it’s become so popular — the noodles are perfectly chewy, the flavor-rich broth is deeply satisfying, and the tender
Chicago has a plethora of delicious Asian restaurants – everything from Chinese to Thai food! Here are 10 of my favorite spots you should try out! Kama Indian. Wicker Park Neighborhood. Kama is an Indian restaurant with great service, food, and overall ambiance. I especially enjoyed their garlic naan bread! YooYee Chinese. Uptown Neighborhood. YooYee
Chinese Restaurant – West Town. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.9 Tried another restaurant featured in The Bear—this time for Sunday dinner. We lucked out and got there just in time, so no wait (pro tip: the place is tiny, so definitely go during off-hours if you can). We ordered Pork & Dill and Beef & Green
Filipino Restaurant – Ukrainian Village. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.1 With all the hype from The Bear, I finally made it to Kasama. The line didn’t look too bad at first glance… but yep, ended up being a solid 2-hour wait. It was honestly worth it though. The Longanisa breakfast sandwich—with a hashbrown tucked in there—was
Chinese Restaurant – Avondale. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.8 Tucked away in Avondale, this Chinese restaurant is easy to miss—but worth finding. A friend had ordered from here before, so we decided to check it out while in the neighborhood. Don’t let the exterior fool you—the space inside is beautiful and welcoming. The owners were incredibly
Korean Restaurant – Chinatown. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.5 This Korean spot in Chinatown was minimalistic in design with bold, flavorful dishes. Ordering was done through tablets—quick and easy—and the staff were very friendly and attentive. My friend and I tried the Soondubu Jjigae (a rich, spicy stew) and the beef bulgogi bento box. As expected,