The seafood and dim sum never disappoints! I've been coming here since college and really love the…read moreconsistency of food quality at this location.

It was decent! I don't think we are dim sum people. However the general tsos had a little left to…read morebe desired also. The service was quick but not the friendliest. We hasn't been there before and we're not quite sure how to order. Esp using an iPad etc. The place was a little rundown but clean. They had at least two people cleaning the whole time we were in there.

This place cured my Chinese food depression after moving down south…read more Hot take: all the videos told us to order the dry chili chicken and spicy wontons. They were good, but the honey black pepper short ribs and beef shumai were better by a MILE. The crab rangoon were also excellent - fresh, made with real crab, and packed with chunks of onion. Delicious. Service was decent. The space is small, but we had no problem walking in on a weekday. Highly recommend!

Went for Sunday lunch, quite a lot people lined up way before it opened at 12pm. Even though it got…read moreMichelin awards several years in a row, but I think there's a gap. 4 adults ordered below dishes. Apple wood charcoal grill ribeye steak 大蒜蘋果木炭烤肉眼牛排 $40. It was delicious, it waked up my taste buds. Sour pickle & fish fillet soup 酸菜魚片湯 $13. Very good, the level sourness was just right. Plenty of fish in the soup. String bean 四季豆 $14, it's okay. Wood ear mushroom salad 凉拌黑木耳 $8. It was not close to the expectation, it's salty for some portion, and not much flavor on other portions. There should be vinegar added to improve the flavor. Cheng du spicy wonton 紅油抄手 $10.5. Not meeting our expectations, the sauce was not close, need to add vinegar. Signature dry chili fantail shrimp 香辣鳳尾蝦 $11. Not sure why it was a signature dish, not impressed.

best dumplings i've ever had. maybe even best meal. so beautiful in there. such nice people. 10/10…read moreexperience. didn't have to wait that long, i appreciate their system.

Located right outside of the Chinatown gates and next to the cta redline, QXY Dumplings is some of…read morethe best I've ever had. They were full immediately after opening at 11:30am on a Sunday so expect a wait if you're not right on time or early. Their skin is thinner than I usually see, so their filling doesn't have to be super packed to even out the dough ratio. The chili oil and soup are 100% on point. Overate and overstuffed myself. Staff is efficient and fast. Would come back

Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen is the underground emperor of late-night Chinese food in Chicago, the spot…read moreyour Uber driver, your bartender, and every chef in the city whispers about when they're truly hungry. Tucked into a no-frills corner on the South Side, Dai Yee's looks modest from the outside, but step in after 10 p.m. and it's pure magic. The room is packed with everybody--sneakerheads, nurses coming off shift, club kids, cops, and couples on first dates who somehow heard the legend. The vibe is chaotic in the best way: woks roaring, orders flying, and that unmistakable perfume of sizzling garlic, ginger, and chili filling the air. The food is straight-up stupid good. The Hong Kong-style salt & pepper smelts are crackly, spicy, and gone in 30 seconds. The beef chow fun has that elusive wok hei (breath of the wok) that most places only dream of, wide rice noodles slick with smoky char and tender flank steak. The black pepper beef tenderloin is velvet-soft, glossy, and aggressively peppery in a way that makes you order extra rice just to survive the happiness. The Singapore noodles are bright curry perfection, and the Mongolian beef is saucy, crispy-edged, and borderline addictive. Portions are straight out of the 90s--massive trays that could feed a family of four for under $15. Cash-only, BYOB, and everything comes out blazing hot in under ten minutes even when the place is slammed. The ladies running the show are legends: fast, funny, and they'll roast you (lovingly) if you can't handle the spice level you asked for. If you leave Chicago without hitting Dai Yee's at least once (preferably at 1 a.m. with a six-pack), you didn't really experience the city. This is real-deal, no-filter, soul-satisfying Chinese food that reminds you why we fall in love with restaurants in the first place. Dai Yee's isn't just a restaurant; it's a Chicago institution in the making. I'd wait in line in a blizzard for those smelts. See you at midnight.

11/26/25 - I drove by here w/my wife today to eat lunch based on the reviews only to find that this…read moreis a pop up restaurant where you go & pick up your food & go. Dam I was disappointed we went away empty. Based on the reviews I really wanted to try this place but alas it wasn't meant to be. How do you give a rating to a restaurant you didn't eat at? Sorry I can't give you a 5 star rating but it's hard to judge on not eating your food

Such a pleasant, fulfilling surprise. By chance we stopped at Shang Noodle, looked in the window…read moreand was drawn inside. Atmosphere was great; a little noisy, but in a good way. Lots of friend groups and others, enjoying their together time, incredible meals, and just sharing together. Serious stuff: Ambiance was very inviting, letting all clientele the opportunity for unfettered enjoyment. Food was flavorful, sumptuous - just delicious and more than ample. Service; quick, courteous, attentive. Waitstaff proving good information on menu items and pairing suggestions. They checked on us several time, ensuring everything was to our liking. If ever back in Chicago, I will definitely be look for Shang Noodle!

Went here on a whim last night after reading all the glowing reviews on Yelp. Before that, I…read morechecked out a few eateries on the 4th floor of the Nordstrom building, but nothing really stood out, and honestly, none of them seemed very busy and the one restaurant Lao Sze Chuan was way too expensive, $30+ entrees were average and the place wasn't busy at all. So I decided to try Shang Noodle, which was tucked away on a side street off Grand Ave., just steps from Michigan Ave. It's across from the Nordstrom building, past Labriola's, down some steps and about a block away located on the south side of the street. As soon as I walked in, and I wasn't expecting this but the restaurant was extremely loud and nearly every seat was taken and everybody seemed to be enjoying themself, families, couples and groups. I figured that was a good sign and it signaled to me that the food was probably good! At first, the host wanted me to sit at the bar, which I politely declined because I don't usually sit at bars, also, I was there to eat, not pick up somebody! I noticed a small table open, pointed it out, and he kindly let me take it. No 'tude either! As far as my server goes, she was efficient, friendly, and very helpful with recommendations since it was my first visit and probably because I didn't look like the other customers who were more familiar with the cuisine. She suggested the pot stickers over the hot and sour soup, and the beef Chow Fun instead of chicken Chow Fun. The pot stickers were a little small, but crispy and very tasty. I also asked for some sweet and sour sauce on the side which I'm glad I did because it paired nicely with the pot stickers instead of that plain vinegar sauce they usually serve you. For my main dish, I ordered the char-grilled beef Chow Fun. The portion size was more than generous, and the char-grilled beef had a great umami flavor. A few of the rice noodles were a bit firm, likely undercooked, but overall though it was quite enjoyable. What I appreciated the most about Shang Noodle was the value. $18 for the beef Chow Fun and $9 for the pot stickers felt reasonable to me, considering it was on the dinner menu, the portion sizes were humongous and the restaurant was located on the Near North Side, which is usually quite pricey. I'll definitely be back, though next time I may try lunch instead, or go with friends of mine.

Food was delicious seasoning was on point and u get a lot for the money yummy!!!!!!!!read more

What a good dim sum spot. The alcohol alcoholic drinks were also pretty affordable. Got a piña…read morecolada that had a cherry on top. It was sweet and tasty. The chow mein noodles were good and there was a lot of them to share with the table. My favorite was the pork barbecue buns. They were soft, filling, and delicious. The barbecue pork was flavored very well. The buns were very airy like marshmallows. Our waiters were very nice. Bathrooms were clean. Lots of seating inside. The bar area was very nice. The perfect place to have a drink if waiting for a table.

This was my second time here, but I came for the famous peking duck meal and it was amazing!…read more I wish I took a picture of the entire spread. The soft bao came with shredded vegetables and sauce, which was delicious! The fried rice and soup that were made with the remaining duck was also really good! I'd recommend this place to anyone :)

Dirty. Greasy. MSG parade. Overpriced…read more Go elsewhere. Actually go South 10 miles, anywhere but here.

Ambience - intimate, small dining space, great for parties of 2-4…read moreService - exceptional, our server was attentive and food came out quickly Food - cucumber salad was packed with flavor, noodles were chewy, the broth that came with the dumplings had a slight kick

Great dinner at Lao! Super friendly staff. We put our names it at 4:15 on a Sunday and waited about…read morean hour. Small restaurant with about 8 tables. Rotating specials! Pork belly special: 4.7/5 Dan dan noodles: 4.5/5 Xian bing: 4.3/5 Pork and chive dumplings: 4/5 Savory dou hua: 3.8/5

The food was amazing, I got the beef noodle soup and omg it was delicious! the service was great…read moreand the waitress was so so so kind the wait was not that long. The environment was perfect, it was clean and really pretty. If I could I would definitely give this 5.5 stars. And I would definitely recommend going here at least once!

We came here around 4:30pm on a Saturday and were seated right away at a table. Our waiter was…read morereally friendly and gave us recommendations. We ordered two dim sum and two entrees like he recommended for two people to share. We started off with the Jiaozi and wow, they were so delicious and definitely my favorite dish that we ordered. Next, my bf wanted to get something with duck/goat in it (I've never tried duck or goat so I was a bit hesitant). He decided to get the duck and goat spring rolls, and I tried a tiny bite with it dipped in the pineapple jam/sauce. The sauce was really good, but I still don't know how I feel about goat or duck lol. For entrees, we got the pork belly (hongshao rou) and they serve it with assorted pickled veggies plus mandarin pancakes. The pork belly was soo tender. We also got the dan dan slap noodles. I love that we were able to watch them through the window making the noodles by hand. Our waiter gave us some cookies for free when he brought us our check! I definitely want to come back for the jiaozi

LEGIT. Every time I come here, it's just for that lamb…read morenoodle soup (羊肉泡馍). Also, the fried green beans are amazing--those dishes have GuoQi, the magical Chinese smoky char I almost never get in the US. That taste really feels like back in China. I wish the Bay Area had this kind of flavor, but unfortunately, we don't. 牛逼！

Had a cumin lamb flatbread, lamb and beef skewers, and stir-fried garlic. Also sampled some of the…read morecold noodles. Everything tasted great. Food came out quickly. Will definitely return the next time I am in the area.