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Everything was great! The service was exceptional. Even though it took us forever to decide on what to order, we experience short wait after ordering based upon great recommendations from our server. You can check out the photos... everything was really tasty and prepared perfectly. The crispy shrimp delivered on the crispness, the braised oxtail was tender and flavorful, the fried green tomatoes had a different breading than I was used to (not cornmeal) but it was a delightful difference. I always enjoy discovering new ways to prepare traditional foods. I didn't get to try the dessert but it looked and smelled good. It's a pound cake version vs angel cake. The Hyde Park area where Chant is located has a lot of restaurants nearby in case you want to taste hop or folks in a large group want to try different things.
Chant this chant that! If you need a quick spot to grab a bite and possibly catch some live entertainments check out Chant. The food isn't great, the drinks aren't spectacular. But hey if you need a quick get me out the house, without a reservation then go here. Have low expectations and go tf home after.
Chant is in a great location in Hyde Park. Offering great Asian dishes. I was a little disappointed in the service we were sat in the corner of the restaurant. The staff forgot about us and we had to flag them down to start ordering. Overall the food was delicious and the prices are very reasonable. It has a neighborhood restaurant and bar feel to the place with TVs that are showing sports games.
Awesome location in the heart of Hyde Park! The restaurant has a lively and inviting atmosphere. The food was reasonably priced and overall pretty good. The wings were delicious, but they definitely need a little more training on how to make Egg Foo Yung, it was probably the worst I've ever had! That said, I'd still go back because the other dishes we ordered were pretty good, the service was decent and we enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant.
I would return but only for the drinks. We were initially excited to eat here based off a previous visit. We had just flew into town and wanted to unwind and get some grub. Unfortunately the grub was meh. I ordered a fish sandwich it was tasteless. The addition of the bacon really took away from the fish. The fries were old and cold while the fish was piping hot. Odd. My husband had the curry beef tenderloin. I had to keep my comments to myself because he does not complain or send food back. It looked disgusting and unappetizing, the broccoli had way too much garlic on it. Check out the pictures. Looked like potted meat in brown gravy. My sister ordered the friend rice which she said was overly salty and she returned it and did not order anything to replace it. We also ordered wings, we really wanted to try the Kong pow wings but they only offer honey chipotle. The server we had was a bit rude. She kept telling us what we couldn't have. We understand some items may not allow substitutions, but other items she'd say it's an up charge but we don't do that I can ask the chef. Her responses really sounded as if it could be done but she just didn't want to be bothered. The restaurant is spacious, but pretty empty. I wish this were a place I could have added to my go to Chicago spots when I'm in town. It definitely missed the mark in several areas of our experience.
I'm not too sure how I felt about the place just yet - I want to go again and try something completely different (perhaps their Asian cuisine) to get the full picture of the restaurant. I'll start with our server - he was also the bartender so we barely saw him and whenever we tried to get his attention he told us to wait. That wasn't cool. The music was way too loud. I love a good live band, but I come out to dinner to chat with friends and the music did not allow that unfortunately. For the drinks I would say I love the pricing - very affordable compared to others. I got a lychee martini that was so delicious. I got 2 but would say they need a bit more alcohol for my liking. Food on my end of things was pretty okay - i got the oxtails over mashed potatoes. It had good flavor and I enjoyed it. My friends on the other hand hates their meals. One got pot roast and she said it was flavorless and tough. I tasted a bit and I agree it was bland and not worth its price. My other friend got the fried chicken that she said was just fine. Now it's in the heart of Hyde Park so I want to see what else they can give to give another opinion. My friend told me she hasn't been in YEARS but the times she had came, it was good, but I read somewhere it's new ownership so not sure if that's the case. Hoping when I do come back they change my mind.
Chant is my favorite restaurant in Hyde Park amongst several others. My service is always great. This time i ordered a few appetizers and cocktails as a quick lunch date. I was filled to capacity after everything we ordered, . I always order the infamous chicken and black bean soup with avocado. it never disappoints. It was my first time trying the deviled eggs p, lobster and shrimp dip as well as the seafood cakes. I have no complaints about anything i tried, everything was cooked to perfection packed with flavor. presentation of each appetizer made the food look even more delicious. I enjoy that chant even when busy is still intimate and very inviting.
Today (06/27/26) I placed an order for delivery for the first time, and it was awful! Not only were all 10 pieces of calamari (for $19.00!) cold but they were stuffed in a greasy white paper bag! The entire order arrived in a greasy brown paper bag (see pictures). When I called the restaurant and spoke to a manager by the name of Ryan, he apologized and stated that is how they package the calamari for delivery (did not comment on the temperature) and suggested that I contact Grub Hub, where I ordered, because there is nothing he can do. Thank God for Grub Hub who refunded the entire order and added a $10.00 credit to my account for the inconvenience. Hopefully the in-person experience at Chant is better because I will never order delivery from them again! BEWARE!
I had been to Chant in years past to listen live music and DJ live sets, but had never been to dine. On my Sunday off, I wanted to take my new, amazingly smart, brand-new, high school senior out to eat. Since it was a last-minute decision and we lived just a five-minute walk away, we popped in with no reservation. It was pretty busy that evening but we were seated right away. Our friendly server came right over, took our orders and we absorbed the ambiance. Very chill and unpretentious, beautiful Asian-inspired decor with chill lounge music playing in the background. As we were catching up on our lives over the summer (she was mostly gone pursuing academic opportunities, while I was working 12-hour days), next thing you know our food appears! My daughter had the Korean fried chicken which was fried and seasoned to perfection and they happily subbed out the mac n cheese for bok choy; I had the sambal catfish with mac n cheese and it was absolutely delectable. The portions were so generous we had enough to take home for lunch the next day. The only reason this review isn't 5 stars is because when I paid with cash, the server asked if I needed change. Ummm yes, I need my change. I feel it's so inappropriate to ask that question because it puts pressure on the guest to overtip. I'm in the industry and understand the importance of tipping, but most restaurants should train their servers to say, "I'll be right back with your change." Aside from that, I highly recommend Chant and will be back.
The Beef short rib dinner is delicious. It is extremely tender and flavorful. This saved the review. Avoid the crab and shrimp dip. Honestly, this should be pulled from the menu. That's how terrible it was. I also ordered the chocolate cake which I did not enjoy. It had a chocolate mousse frosting and raspberry jam, and the menu gave no mention of that. I ordered a Mai tai which was tasty.
I'm always worried about "fusion" restaurants that don't necessarily specialize in one cuisine and this place reminded me of any other fusion restaurant that tries to do too much. Overall, it was a good experience but nothing stood out. I don't think the ingredients such as their fish are fresh (probably frozen) and their "Wok" dishes didn't have a charred flavor which is what you look for from dishes cooked on a wok. The dishes are fairly expensive but you do get a good portion size. When we went on a Thursday evening, the restaurant was not busy and the staff was kind. I would be careful of allergens here and make sure that they understand that cross-contamination is also something to be careful of when preparing your food.
So I wanted to treat my two besties to dinner and one of them suggested here. Asian-fusion is always hit and miss. This was a safe space in the middle. The Tempura Fried Green Tomatoes were my favorite on the menu, mostly becuase you can't find fried green tomatoes everywhere. And with the tempura batter, it was light and not greasy. The wings, which the sever recommended we request "fried hard", were tasty enoufh. I'm glad we made the request, because even "fried hard" wasn't as crispy as I had expected. My Warm Shrimp Roll reminded me of a po boy, so if that's the vibe you're looking for, definitely try it. Was it the best meal I've had in Chicago? No. Would I recommed coming back here? No. But, if someone else wanted to come here, would I return? Yes
I was happy with welcoming service and quickly served food. I would probably say this is a solid 3.5 experience, but a nod to 4 for no negatives. The food was tasty. I really loved the lobster Rangoon. The pad thai was solid and I wouldn't turn down an invite to go back one day.
Beautiful, cozy space where you can let your hair down and unwind from your work week. Service is fast, friendly and attentive. The drinks start first and it was such a joy to watch them creating. Rigorous shakes with generous pours. Loved the bright and refreshing flavor of my pear martini. The lobster rangoons were a nice bite and came with a special sauce, the catfish was crisp and had a good taste and the chicken was sweet with a bit of heat. Want good food fast, with live music and even livelier drinks, get on over to Chant! read more
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Happy I made time to stop in during my recent trip to Chicago. My best friend and I stopped in on a Friday night. We were seated right away surprisingly and loved the vibes of the space immediately. Our waitress Olivia greeted us promptly. We had the best service all night. Olivia definitely made us feel welcome and taken care of. I opted for the crab cakes as an app and fried chicken for entree, which was very different for me, but the menu description sold it. The crab cakes were really flavorful. I would definitely get them again. The chicken was extremely crispy and I even enjoyed the mac and cheese. The corn pudding was not what you'd expect. I was thinking traditional, but this had other veggies in it and was much more savory. It wasn't bad, just not what I expected. In all, we had a wonderful time and will make a point to return the next time we are in town. read more
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2 years ago
Karla at the bar is not only a sweetheart, but she gives phenomenal services and great drinks at the bar! Whenever you come here just know she gives good vibes, she's sensational! read more
4 years ago
So I was excited for this place but it fell flat. First I ff they were out of all the appetizers. Literally only had Calamari at 5pm on a Sunday. The calamari was pure bland rubber. The main dishes were amazing. I mean AMAZING, the oxtails and short ribs were juicy and falling off the bone. Not over seasoned and flat out delicious. The duck fat rice legit was EVERYTHING. The service was non existent and irritating. Waited 10mins for a glass of water and an additional 10minutes for the server. Had the entrees not been so amazing it would've been 1 star. read more
3 years ago
If I could deliver a 0 just for today I would. I also wish I had the initial pictures that set this review into motion, especially in this digital world but due to me believing in giving people a chance, I don't. Yet I hope the reader takes similar value in this review. I love CHANT. One of my favorite restaurants. We asked a few times for more time. I mean it took us 10 minutes to look at a menu we know by now due to all the great items on the menu. Everyyyyyyything looks good. You never know what to order! I come most times for the Lambchops but as always Im eager to encounter the very first day I try another option because again- everything on the menu looks good! Today my friends was NOT that day! Oh I for sho came to CHANT for the Lambchops I normally get. I also came with a friend and raved about how good they were. Everything we tasted was delicious. We ordered the Braised Oxtail (delicious) & Lobster Bisque-for her- "So Good", Quesabirria Egg Rolls (Offffff the Chain), & lastly my Dear Old Lambchop". I began to eat my mashed potatoes & spinach. When I say perfection- I mean perfection. Seasoned well, plated average, but portioned well. But taste- Yes you gets a 10 for that. I then dive into the main cuisine. The starring actor. I knifes my LAMBCHOPS. I mean you know. The reason why Im actually there and the lambchop is so raw (temperature ordered-Well)....And the is running out of it and down the plate. I think it no big deal. It happens. Just inform the waitress- (thats another review) and what begins as ride of poor quality/cooked food begins a trip on poor quality service. I informed the waitress of the poor quality/cooked food and she observed the plate and the complaint. She removed the plate and informed me that they would recook it. I then asked her were they planning to just recook the lamb chops or prepare the dish in its entirety and she stated that she informed her manager and she was unsure. She later came to me & stated that it was going to be the entire dish. I then asked her to pack it to go for me. Upon arriving home and getting settled to finally eat my dinner I observed that there are actually only 2 Lambchops in a box, a portion of my order. Not only did I receive poor quality/cooked food. I also received less than what I paid for and I had to eat it in manner that I did not want to eat it. Some here Some there. CHANT I will continue to speak your name CHANT to potential customers. But the customer service & food quality lacked today. Very disappointed. Hoping that this was just a one time occurrence, but if not you're definitely in trouble- Signed A Pretty Average Customer Perspective Food 0 Service 1 Ambience 3 read more
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3 years ago
It was a Friday Night, we were in Hyde Park, and my girlfriend had wanted to try Chant for many years. That made the decision easy. We showed up with no reservation and expecting there to be an unreasonable wait, but the person at the door said 30 minutes and he'd text me when the table was ready. We did a small walking tour of Hyde Park (honestly I could make a separate post about this... I have so many questions... looking at you parking people!). We were about 15 minutes into our walking tour when the text came that our table was ready. We were sat at the front of the restaurant in this nice wood booth. When I say wood, it looks like the table was part of tree that a slab was cut out of and turned into a table. It had a natural shape to it and was gorgeous. The booth was meant to sit more than 2 people, but I wasn't about to complain. After doing perusing the menu and its ample choices. We each came to a conclusion. She had the Pad Thai, and I had the Jambalaya. She liked her Pad Thai, she had nothing but good things to day about it. My jambalaya was fantastic. I've always enjoyed Jambalaya, but this is probably some of the best I've had in Illinois. The ingredients on their own were flavorful, but when combined with the broth, it was amazing. Apparently I made "yummy eating noises" while I consumed it. For desert we shared a molten lava cake. It was okay. It wasn't bad, but I was not impressed. Then again I had just ate a big bowl of Jambalaya that was so good that I'm trying to figure out if I can get it delivered to my house. So my taste buds may not have been ready for the sweetness. Not only is the food great, but I thought the ambience was awesome too. The architecture was that of exposed brick done in a crumbling building style. With a lot of South East Asia influence. Something about it made me feel really relaxed. It was kind of romantic and relaxed at the same time. If you are in the area, I would recommend giving Chant a try. read more
4 years ago
It's always a good vibe and delicious food at this quaint spot in Hyde Park. Go! Sometimes they have live music entertainment. I wish my mojito was a stronger. Overall, great spot for a date, family, or to catch up with friends. Street parking is metered. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
The Food is very tasty and the Drinks are off the chain. The service is good too. Very nice place. read more
2 years ago
Best meal and best time I have had in more than a minute. My wife ordered the lamb chops in Panang curry and coconut milk. I went with the oxtail with "Cajun" rice. My wife's was great and my oxtail was simply phenomenal. Live music on the weekend, I was told about Chant by Tre of Tre and the Blue Knights. They brought the music all night. Thankful for Tre. We now have a new "go to" for great food and fun. read more
7 years ago
You know a place is good when you return in 2 days! Food: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4.5 Food: The food was truly awesome if you're in the mood for Asian-inspired food (not authentic Asian food). We ordered the Shrimp Quesadillas for appetizers and they were delicious! We also ordered Fried Rice and it was very very good. My other friend ordered Shrimp and Grits and it was okay. The only reason I didn't give a Perfect score is because the quality didn't match the price in my opinion. Atmosphere: The restaurant is cute and quaint! It has a decent amount of seating with booths and tables. The service wasn't very great though. read more
5 years ago
I've been wanting try this place for a while. It was just ok. Started with the crispy shrimp rolls; they were very good and fresh. Also had the lobster Rangoon. Didn't love them and didn't see or taste any lobster. Hubby ordered the lobster bisque. He didn't like it and neither did I. They missed the mark on the traditional bisque flavor. He also ordered the blackened shrimp tacos. They were very spicy. I reluctantly ordered the catfish and Mac and cheese based on Yelp reviews. The catfish was highly seasoned, but I happen to like that. It was fried perfectly. The Mac and cheese was even pretty good. I was shocked for an Asian fusion restaurant. I ordered a lychee martini but it wasn't good. Service was decent. I prefer a no non sense waitresss who gets the order right but doesn't bother you much. So I appreciated our straight forward waitresses. read more
2 years ago
This place has some very creative Asian-Southern American fusion dishes that we are still processing. Of the two things we tried, one we liked, the other not so much - and so we're on the fence about this place. - Sambal catfish - the catfish was delicious, very crispy, tender, and went well with what was essentially mac & cheese under it. The chicken wasn't so spicy (I would have liked even mode sambal flavor!) but it was an interesting idea. The mac & cheese was really tasty but a bit loose. - Cashew chicken - this was way too salty and wet (lots of liquid left in the bottom of the bowl). Needed lots of rice to temper out the saltiness. I would try this place again, but it was a bit of a peculiar experience! read more
3 years ago
Came for brunch with my girlfriends. Our server Davion was nice. I had the shrimp tacos which were decent, the mango salsa didnt really do much. We shared the kung pao wings and the spinach dip were really good though. read more
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4 years ago
I came to eat a few weeks ago. Service was amazing. the food was sooo good!! We had Oxtails and some drinks. It was simply to delicious!! Our server was awesome and really made me wish I lived in Chicago!!! I told him he rocked!! read more
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I hadn't been to Chant in years, but my little brother was in town so we met his dad there for dinner. His dad knows the owner so he's been a longtime customer. We ended up at the location for this reason. We walked in on weeknight and was seated immediately. Our server was attentive and polite. The restaurant was clean and I found the ambiance warm. I also appreciated that our server was wearing a mask. I ordered the gumbo. I liked it but didn't care for the chicken. It had no flavor which took away from the overall taste of the meal. The gumbo roux was good though and so was the andouille sausage. I wouldn't order it again though just because of the chicken. My sister had the cashew chicken which she really liked. I tasted it and agreed that it was good, but the chicken was flavorless again. I could tell that it was the same chicken that was in the gumbo. They just cooked a large pot of it and put it in every dish. The spicy soy sauce definitely made the chicken more palatable though. My sister also had the chocolate cake which she didn't like. She took one bite and didn't want anymore. My bro tried it too and he also didn't like it. My brother first ordered the short ribs & Thai chili lo mein, but he sent it back because he didn't like the taste. He ordered something else which he enjoyed much more. I can't recall the name of the second dish though. (see pic) Lastly, my brother's dad had some chicken wings and a salad. He frequents Chant so you already know what he thought about his food. I should also note that my brother, sister and I all got sick after eating the food. My brother's dad didn't so it had to be something that is in all the wok dishes. I had a stomach ache but my siblings ended up being in the bathroom half the night. No bueno. Needless to say that didn't help this review. read more
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3 years ago
Order Lo mien (53rd Street noodle) chicken and beef for myself for the first time trying lo mien and also Chant. I enjoyed the lo mien but not as much as my son smash burger from Chant. The burger was so good I'm ordering one for myself when they open 03/22/24 read more
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The calamari was quite delicious. I then had a ribeye steak, shrimp with garlic mash potatoes. This was pretty good as well but not $34 bucks good. You can get this same kind of meal at Applebee's or Chilli's and it will cost about $24. This restaurant is really overpriced. And to make matters worse, they include a mandatory 18% service fee. They never state was this service fee is, but since they have a slot for additional tip (which is a lot of nerve) , I'm assuming they are making you pay a tip, and it's no longer optional. My take, minimum wage went up, the owner is probably making the consumer pay for this. That money is going straight to him, not the staff. Then has the nerve to ask for an additional tip. read more
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1509 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL 60615
Hyde Park
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