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Food was delicious! Our food came out quickly - we decided to order several plates to share among our group - I highly recommend doing this so you can try several things! The roast duck was my personal favorite! The meat was super tender and the skin was perfectly crispy!
This dim sum spot was packed, which is usually a good sign, and it seemed especially popular with the local Chinese community. Despite the crowds, service was surprisingly fast and efficient. Food came out quickly, and the staff kept everything moving smoothly. As for the food, it was decent overall but nothing particularly memorable. Most of the dishes tasted about what you would expect from a busy dim sum restaurant--solid and satisfying without any standout item that would make me specifically come back for it. Still, if you're looking for a lively atmosphere, quick service, and a reliable dim sum experience, it's an easy place to visit with family or friends. Just be prepared for a crowd.
I've been meaning to try Dolo for a while as it gets pretty good reviews. I was generally disappointed. The dim sum was very meh. Portions are small, prices are high. They only provided a bowl of sriracha as a sauce. 7 plates was $80 all in. We ate all of it and between the two of us, weren't that full. Unfortunately as is typical of Chinatown restaurants (I grew up in Chinatown) cleanliness is seemingly optional. I would not come here again.
I stopped by a few weeks ago and got the salt and pepper enoki mushrooms and the dolo mushroom fried rice. The fried enoki mushrooms were very tasty and super crunchy. Just what you'd expect with a fried food; almost felt like fried onions do but a bit bigger. However, the fried rice didn't have any flavor. I will note that I'm vegetarian, and the other fried rice's didn't look bad at all. But for a vegetarian, fried rice isn't the option at all. It didn't taste like it even had soy sauce. I do think the place has a lot of good nonvegetarian options based on other orders and the staff were very nice. I would consider coming back and trying some other things off the menu like eggplant or maybe noodles.
Food are great and fast serving. But the washroom today not too clean and smell. Parking lot too small need more parking space and parking lot to fix the road.
Haven't been to Dolo in a hot minute but was reminded how much I enjoy the dim sum there. It sits just off the main square so I sometimes forget it's there! They have all the traditional dimsum favorites including sesame balls, crepes, barbecue baos. Service is really quick and food came out very fresh. 11 AM appeared to be peak time for them. We ended up having a longer conversation for about 2 hours and they still accommodated us even though we did not order that much food. A lot of good conversations seemed to be happening all around . They have a small parking lot but you may be better off trying to snag street parking off of Archer.
Dolo, "多乐" lit. bountiful of happiness gave me quite the joy in the recent two times I stopped by. Amid a hot summer day, trying to look for free parking in Chinatown is no easy feat. Dolo has its own parking lot! If you manage to stop by before peak hours, it's super convenient to pay them a visit. The servers here are all very hard at work as we customers keep them busy, but they're still all helpful and sweet. I recommend you trying both their dimsum and full meal service. I especially enjoyed their Beijing duck combo, xiao long bao, and pineapple lava buns. A year later, Dolo has continually be a community favorite, filling up on a daily basis with Chinese locals and visitors alike. I've returned several more times to try more dishes. I am happy to report back that their garlic stir fry pea sprouts are delicious as ever. I also very much like their durian crisp on the dim sum menu! I'd skip the lamb next time as it was prepared quite tough to chew through and had a stronger gamey flavor than other restaurants.
I love dim sum - it is a meal that regularly sparks joy when I have it, and just such an absolute delight. I've been having it since I was a kid growing up in NYC and so I know what delicious dim sum tastes like. I've been to a couple spots in Chicago, and I have to say Dolo is probably my favorite dim sum spot. It has the classics I like that they do well - the shrimp rice noodle roll, the steamed yellow roll, etc. Honestly feel free to just look at the photo, my friends and I ordered generously and it was all so good. A new thing I tried on my most recent visit was their spare ribs, which were soooo good. Definitely adding it to the dim sum rotation.
06/13/25 - Dolo off the beaten track located just west of Chinatown in a stand alone building w/their own parking lotI picked up my wife and we stopped here on the way home. We ordered 2 dishes. The fish fillet w/Chinese broccoli is outstanding but a little too salty for my taste. We also ordered their salt & pepper smelt fish w/onions & jalapeños. This particular dish is something I almost always order as this is one of my favorites anytime I go to a Chinese restaurant. Dolo's Salt & spicy smelt to me is probably the best I ever had. They start w/small smelt & batter it w/rice flour which allows for a super crispy smelt (absolutely amazing). I found that Bonchon chicken also uses rice flour & double fries their chicken to get that super crispy crust that I love so much. Dolo is definitely worth checking out
First time ordering out from Dolo. They offer typical dim sum items and many Chinese dishes. We ordered a small sample of our favorite dim sum dishes along with Chinese BBQ pork & roasted duck from another restaurant nearby. I've heard stories about establishments that purchase frozen dim sum and steam it on site once the order is in. Not this place, apparently! Everything tastes fresh and delicious. We placed our order online, which was easy to navigate and use. My family thought it might be a good idea to dine in one day since they have a small parking lot. With many dim sum choices in Chinatown, it is nice to have a better option with freshly made dishes.
One of my favorite places to go to for dimsum in Chinatown! We ordered so much dimsum for 6 people that the bill came out to $300; however, the food was so yummy, and we had so much left over. My favorite dish were the turnip cake cubes that were crispy and flavorful! The service was alright. They just kind of brought the food and barely said anything to us. They never really checked up on us unless they brought out more dishes. The ambiance was okay as well. It's nicer than a typical dimsum spot, but I wouldn't say anything special about the ambiance. There's parking, but it's so limited...
We had to have dim sum while in Chicago, I chose this restaurant since we haven't ate at this restaurant before. We were greeted upon entering and seated. The server gave us both dim sum and restaurant menu to order. Full bar also available. Restaurant was a good size, they have their own parking lot with no charge. Food was delicious and we had so much to take home.
We've been walking around Chinatown for a few hours and it became overwhelming trying to narrow down a Dim Sum restaurant when every other restaurants was offering Dim Sum. We circled back to the car to recoup as our meter was running out and unexpected saw Dolo Restaurant & Bar with FREE parking available to guests. The opportunity couldn't have come at a better time and we were genuinely surprised by how good the Dim Sum was. Siu Mai was juicy and full of flavor, Har Gow was bouncy and packed with shrimp filling, Steamed Rice Roll covered in sweet soy sauce had the perfect balance of chew and tenderness. We didn't have time to try more items, but Dolo Restaurant & Bar nailed the three signature Dim Sum dishes. The quality of food was outstanding, the restaurant was enjoyable with its modern space, and free parking was a very nice bonus.
5 days ago
My colleague and I ventured into Chinatown for luncheon today to visit a renowned local favorite. From the exterior, the impressive architecture commands attention, reminiscent of a grand shopping complex, complete with an expansive parking area that makes arrival delightfully effortless. Stepping past the majestic ancient Chinese warrior statues at the entrance, one is instantly transported. The interior design is nothing short of breathtaking artfully adorned with authentic Chinese furnishings, lotus-shaped lighting, a striking Bruce Lee figure, and an exclusive private bar area. The entire establishment is impeccably pristine and spotlessly clean throughout. The hospitality was top-tier from start to finish. Upon signaling a staff member, we were attended to within moments a level of prompt, polished, and efficient service that I deeply appreciate. I was particularly enamored with their exquisite chinaware; the traditional teapots and matching tea cups bring such a refined, thoughtful touch to the table. For my main course, I selected the Shanghai-style soup dumplings. When served alongside our freshly steeped tea, they proved to be an absolute culinary triumph delicate, bursting with rich, aromatic broth, and executed with remarkable precision. Between the immaculate environment, enchanting ambiance, sublime cuisine, and flawless service, this establishment earns full marks from me. A thoroughly marvelous experience I shall most certainly be returning read more
we came for the dim sum but were disappointed to learn they stop selling dim sum at 7:30pm. we got their dishes instead and they were authentic and decent. the whole restaurant is spacious and has lots of locals (maybe even regulars -- I saw the servers laughing and chatting with a few tables). the portions were huge for the prices ($16-$18) and covered 2 meals. the only weird thing was the sweet sour pork batter not sticking to the pork + seemingly too much breading, but the flavors were there. read more
This place has been so consistent whenever me and my family come here! I haven't been here for a while but this is my parents favorite Chinese restaurant. Everything has been really good from dim sum to the duck. My dad loves their roasted duck here. Seasoned and cooked well. Noodles were good and so were the tofu and veggies! Dim sum is never a disappointment here either! We love the dumplings here. One of my favorites is the sweet potato balls! Yum! Service is pretty quick! Staff are on top of it here! We always try to reserve on the weekends because it can get packed! Ambiance is casual and clean! read more
Food was delicious! Our food came out quickly - we decided to order several plates to share among our group - I highly recommend doing this so you can try several things! The roast duck was my personal favorite! The meat was super tender and the skin was perfectly crispy! read more
4 months ago
This dim sum spot was packed, which is usually a good sign, and it seemed especially popular with the local Chinese community. Despite the crowds, service was surprisingly fast and efficient. Food came out quickly, and the staff kept everything moving smoothly. As for the food, it was decent overall but nothing particularly memorable. Most of the dishes tasted about what you would expect from a busy dim sum restaurant--solid and satisfying without any standout item that would make me specifically come back for it. Still, if you're looking for a lively atmosphere, quick service, and a reliable dim sum experience, it's an easy place to visit with family or friends. Just be prepared for a crowd. read more
I've been meaning to try Dolo for a while as it gets pretty good reviews. I was generally disappointed. The dim sum was very meh. Portions are small, prices are high. They only provided a bowl of sriracha as a sauce. 7 plates was $80 all in. We ate all of it and between the two of us, weren't that full. Unfortunately as is typical of Chinatown restaurants (I grew up in Chinatown) cleanliness is seemingly optional. I would not come here again. read more
I stopped by a few weeks ago and got the salt and pepper enoki mushrooms and the dolo mushroom fried rice. The fried enoki mushrooms were very tasty and super crunchy. Just what you'd expect with a fried food; almost felt like fried onions do but a bit bigger. However, the fried rice didn't have any flavor. I will note that I'm vegetarian, and the other fried rice's didn't look bad at all. But for a vegetarian, fried rice isn't the option at all. It didn't taste like it even had soy sauce. I do think the place has a lot of good nonvegetarian options based on other orders and the staff were very nice. I would consider coming back and trying some other things off the menu like eggplant or maybe noodles. read more
2 months ago
Food are great and fast serving. But the washroom today not too clean and smell. Parking lot too small need more parking space and parking lot to fix the road. read more
Haven't been to Dolo in a hot minute but was reminded how much I enjoy the dim sum there. It sits just off the main square so I sometimes forget it's there! They have all the traditional dimsum favorites including sesame balls, crepes, barbecue baos. Service is really quick and food came out very fresh. 11 AM appeared to be peak time for them. We ended up having a longer conversation for about 2 hours and they still accommodated us even though we did not order that much food. A lot of good conversations seemed to be happening all around . They have a small parking lot but you may be better off trying to snag street parking off of Archer. read more
Dolo, "多乐" lit. bountiful of happiness gave me quite the joy in the recent two times I stopped by. Amid a hot summer day, trying to look for free parking in Chinatown is no easy feat. Dolo has its own parking lot! If you manage to stop by before peak hours, it's super convenient to pay them a visit. The servers here are all very hard at work as we customers keep them busy, but they're still all helpful and sweet. I recommend you trying both their dimsum and full meal service. I especially enjoyed their Beijing duck combo, xiao long bao, and pineapple lava buns. A year later, Dolo has continually be a community favorite, filling up on a daily basis with Chinese locals and visitors alike. I've returned several more times to try more dishes. I am happy to report back that their garlic stir fry pea sprouts are delicious as ever. I also very much like their durian crisp on the dim sum menu! I'd skip the lamb next time as it was prepared quite tough to chew through and had a stronger gamey flavor than other restaurants. read more
9 months ago
I love dim sum - it is a meal that regularly sparks joy when I have it, and just such an absolute delight. I've been having it since I was a kid growing up in NYC and so I know what delicious dim sum tastes like. I've been to a couple spots in Chicago, and I have to say Dolo is probably my favorite dim sum spot. It has the classics I like that they do well - the shrimp rice noodle roll, the steamed yellow roll, etc. Honestly feel free to just look at the photo, my friends and I ordered generously and it was all so good. A new thing I tried on my most recent visit was their spare ribs, which were soooo good. Definitely adding it to the dim sum rotation. read more
06/13/25 - Dolo off the beaten track located just west of Chinatown in a stand alone building w/their own parking lotI picked up my wife and we stopped here on the way home. We ordered 2 dishes. The fish fillet w/Chinese broccoli is outstanding but a little too salty for my taste. We also ordered their salt & pepper smelt fish w/onions & jalapeños. This particular dish is something I almost always order as this is one of my favorites anytime I go to a Chinese restaurant. Dolo's Salt & spicy smelt to me is probably the best I ever had. They start w/small smelt & batter it w/rice flour which allows for a super crispy smelt (absolutely amazing). I found that Bonchon chicken also uses rice flour & double fries their chicken to get that super crispy crust that I love so much. Dolo is definitely worth checking out read more
First time ordering out from Dolo. They offer typical dim sum items and many Chinese dishes. We ordered a small sample of our favorite dim sum dishes along with Chinese BBQ pork & roasted duck from another restaurant nearby. I've heard stories about establishments that purchase frozen dim sum and steam it on site once the order is in. Not this place, apparently! Everything tastes fresh and delicious. We placed our order online, which was easy to navigate and use. My family thought it might be a good idea to dine in one day since they have a small parking lot. With many dim sum choices in Chinatown, it is nice to have a better option with freshly made dishes. read more
1 year ago
One of my favorite places to go to for dimsum in Chinatown! We ordered so much dimsum for 6 people that the bill came out to $300; however, the food was so yummy, and we had so much left over. My favorite dish were the turnip cake cubes that were crispy and flavorful! The service was alright. They just kind of brought the food and barely said anything to us. They never really checked up on us unless they brought out more dishes. The ambiance was okay as well. It's nicer than a typical dimsum spot, but I wouldn't say anything special about the ambiance. There's parking, but it's so limited... read more
5 months ago
We had to have dim sum while in Chicago, I chose this restaurant since we haven't ate at this restaurant before. We were greeted upon entering and seated. The server gave us both dim sum and restaurant menu to order. Full bar also available. Restaurant was a good size, they have their own parking lot with no charge. Food was delicious and we had so much to take home. read more
We've been walking around Chinatown for a few hours and it became overwhelming trying to narrow down a Dim Sum restaurant when every other restaurants was offering Dim Sum. We circled back to the car to recoup as our meter was running out and unexpected saw Dolo Restaurant & Bar with FREE parking available to guests. The opportunity couldn't have come at a better time and we were genuinely surprised by how good the Dim Sum was. Siu Mai was juicy and full of flavor, Har Gow was bouncy and packed with shrimp filling, Steamed Rice Roll covered in sweet soy sauce had the perfect balance of chew and tenderness. We didn't have time to try more items, but Dolo Restaurant & Bar nailed the three signature Dim Sum dishes. The quality of food was outstanding, the restaurant was enjoyable with its modern space, and free parking was a very nice bonus. read more
1 year ago
We chanced upon Dolo since our go to Wentworth Seafood is closed on Thursdays. Not a big deal since Dolo was just as good an experience. They have a full bar but you can BYO for a small corkage fee of $5 per bottle of wine. We got the usual Salt & Pepper fish and Fish Filet with vegetables and the flavors were great on both dishes. Service was attentive and prompt. Certainly hope to be back to try other dishes. read more
11 months ago
Good in photos arrived very quickly. The atmosphere was vibrant at the time of opening (10am open) get there early as no reservations allowed. Service is lack luster- asked many times for water and hot chili oil and no one gave us these items. Overall, a small restaurant tucked away for Chinatown square and yet still an enjoyable place for dim sum brunch. read more
Hands down the most authentic dim sum spot in Chinatown! We walked in during lunch rush but surprisingly the wait was not long at all thanks to the efficient staff. The dining space is modern with industrial touches from the exposed ceilings. There's a designated private dining room in the back of the restaurant, perfect for group celebrations. I thoroughly enjoyed every dish we ordered especially the flat noodles from the entree menu. The buns and meatballs were excellent and the egg tarts were baked to perfection. I've lived in Southern California for a long time and had the best dim sum outside of Hong Kong. I'd give 8.5/10 for Dolo! Bonus for having a full bar while you wait for your table. read more
Came for dinner, but they still made us the ribs with the dim sum honey sesame sauce, just in a dinner portion! First time trying their salt and pepper enoki and it was so crunchy and flavorful, will definitely be getting again read more
1 year ago
I love getting dim sum here when I'm in Chicago. Everything is so delicious and I can always count on the dumplings to be plump. Even the congee is iconically good! It can get busy, but it is always worth the wait. You'll find families and friends sharing a good meal around the table. read more
This's our go to dim sum spot in Chinatown!!! It's always very busy, especially on the weekends!! Be prepared to wait ~ 30 mins . there're some free parking outside, but rare to find one available! There's street parking available as well!!! You just put the quantity you want on the dim sum menu. Our favorite is the fried shrimp and chives dumplings, 10/10! We've tried majority of their dim sum items, they are all very tasty and fresh!! They also have noodles, rice dishes and other entrees available to order!! Definitely give this place a try the next time you go to Chinatown/ if you are craving for dim sum! read more
1 month ago
We finally came to check out the dim sum at this place. The parking lot is quite small, that has been probably our biggest complaint. The food here is still really good, I think they do particularly well with stir fries or main dishes. Their beef short rib was seared really well and flavored perfectly. Probably the best I've had in a while. The purple sweet potato liquid filling dessert balls are also unique and stand out; it was really good but I think my husband thought it was a bit too sweet after a while. The durian flaky balls are also really good, I love that there is natural durian fibers you can see and taste, it's soft and flavorful. The dimsum here is definitely I would say above average but some dish's are maybe a bit lackluster or just not to my preference. Like the chicken feet is a bit more firm than I'd like. Some people really like the extra texture, but I think I'd prefer it just be soft and melty. Flavor is also a bit light, but the crunchy texture is noticeable. Overall I still thought this is a solid place. 5/5 for food, 3/5 for parking. read more
This is a solid place for dim sum! Even on a weekday, this place is absolutely packed. Luckily, they are quite efficient and despite having a full house, we were seated quickly and the food came out fairly fast as well. Instead of the traditional rolling carts, they have a menu with pictures of all the dim sum and you can mark the ones that you want. We tried their spare ribs with black bean sauce, steamed pork, shrimp and clam dumpling, turnip cake, durian crepe, and the pan fried stuffed eggplant. My favorites were the pork/shrimp/clamp dumpling and the pan fried stuffed eggplant. Although the serving size is slightly smaller compared to other dim sum places that I've been to, the quality of the food more than enough makes up for it. read more
7 months ago
Celebrated a birthday here and was given a nice private room for our party of 7. Unfortunately was unaware that dim sum service ended at a certain time, so by the time of our arrival we had missed it. Our table ordered meals and shared it family style. Everything was so flavorful and yummy. The Peking duck was a new dish to most people in our party and we loved it! the salt and pepper mushrooms was also a surprise hit. The crab rangoon were filled nicely and had good onion flavor that paired perfectly with the sweet and sour sauce. The Service left something to be desired, maybe because we were in a private room and not the main dining room, but our server was not all that attentive. Also, they do not offer any types of dessert for birthdays/celebrations at all. Overall, this is probably a one-stop visit for us. read more
2 years ago
Ambiance - super busy and packed during holidays, they opened at 10am and all tables were taken by 10am Service - speedy, got our food within 15-20 min Food - my abs favorite spot to get dim sum, everything came out steamed hot & flavorful, must get their siu mai read more
1 year ago
Dolo Restaurant is a great place to have dim sum. We've been to other places which were good but we wanted to try them. I'm so happy we gave them a try! First off it's packed the minute it opens but they move fast in taking orders and serving you. It's not your typical "carts coming by" dim sum but where it gets really good is everything is made to order and comes to your table fresh and piping hot!! We really enjoyed everything and liked that the waiters spoke English and could answer questions. We also liked the color photos of the items on the order sheet at the table. The seafood congee had real crab, shrimp and slivered ginger making it really unique and tasty. The shrimp egg rolls were crunchy delicious as were the shrimp chive dumplings, shrimp corn balls, sticky rice, beef meatballs and the topper to all this was the sesame balls! Served hot, outside crispy and inside very smooth with just the right amount of red bean paste! I've been to chinatowns all over and these were THE best I've ever had! The mango crepe was a nice change of pace in ending the meal. The chili oil was really good on our dumplings as it's made in house. TIP: They have their own parking lot but be prepared to drop off your guests to get in line to dine and possibly park elsewhere. Definitely thumbs up for dim sum. I'd like to return and try the lunch specials!! read more
Come for happy hour, you'll get 20% off! My sister and I were visiting Chicago and craving dim sum and were so happy we went to Dolo. From the outside it's unassuming but the inside is so cute and trendy. We came on a Monday around 4pm so it was pretty empty and the service was quick. The rice rolls and bbq spare ribs were my favorite. read more
4 months ago
The food was average. The pumpkin egg yolk was amazing o g. Taro root puff was dry, crab was weird color . Needed lots more ginger. I think it was frozen not fresh was average for 58 bucks thought it would be so much better . Red-onion was different and very tasty, Shrimp roll was ok . Bill was a lot for what we had. The dim sum was average. I'll come back got the pumpkin and clsm with Shrimp and pork read more
Food: got dimsum, everything ordered has good authentic flavor, standout dishes: custard bun, sticky rice, pork ribs, fried taro Service: expect a wait during peak hours, service is fine (it's an authentic Asian restaurant so don't expect the same culture ifykyk) Ambiance: not really there for the ambience but it's a nice place for a big group lunch read more
Had dim sum carry out for this restaurant. Everything was as expected, however i would recommend if you buy anything fried eat it quickly for the best flavor. We got our usually, rice wraps, shrimp wraps, bao, beef noodle dishes. So all good! read more
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2222 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
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Has Dolo restaurant received any Michelin stars?
I don't think Dolo Restaurant has receive any Michelin star. In my opinion "They should".
Can you bring a cake if we're celebrating a birthday?
Yes you can bring your own cake.
Hi, is there outdoor seating?
There is a small outdoor section but I've never seen it being used and the tables and chairs are there but never set up
What is the delivery radius from this restaurant? How far will they travel?
You can go to the website dolorestaurant.com. It has our radius map of delivery and you can place the delivery order at the same time. First order 10% off.
(1) Is there parking? (2) Is there a private room for 3 tables? We have party of between 25-30. (3)…
(1) yes (2) there is private room (3) don't know, better call the restaurant to check
Is there dimsum at night?
Dim sum is 9am to 4pm. We don’t have dim sum at night. Thank you.
Is there a corkage fee at this restaurant? And, how much is the corkage fee? Thanks for your responsiveness !
Yes we do charge corkage fee.
Is there a room for private parties for 15-20 guests?
Yes, we have a big room with two tables can fit 20 people.
Are there vegan options?
Yes. Ask for "Jai" options. Jai refers to Buddhist vegetarian food, which is vegan.
Does This place serve breakfast?
It's is open early in the morning...... American breakfast NO..... but if you want Chinese Dim Dum YES! Food is really good
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