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    4.5 (27 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Jelly K C.

    Visited Chicago and decided to try Hunan Bistro, which many people recommended for authentic Chinese food. As a local Chinese, I had high expectations. I ordered two popular winter dishes -- Chinese sausage and pork with white chili peppers. Unfortunately, the flavors were not very authentic. The sausage dish tasted more like a Sichuan dish with a numbing flavor and too much fat. It would've been better if they had used green peppers. The white chili pork had plenty of meat, but the chilies were too soft, not like the dried kind we usually use. The service was also disappointing -- my order was wrong, and the server didn't even know the dish names. The stinky tofu was crispy, but the sauce didn't match well. The beef rice noodles were okay, but the pickled radish wasn't sour at all, only had a raw taste. It would be nice if customers could add their own chili. Overall, it's a decent place if you're craving a taste of home, but I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to eat here. Parking is also a headache -- it took me a long time to find a spot!

    Runzer W.

    So delicious...IYKYK...The Pumpkin with Yellow Crab, the beef, the vegetable, the pig feet...omg...

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    Andrea L.

    this place was super authentic and delicious!! we ordered the stir fried pork (少炒肉) and the stir fried cabbage was super good as well. overall, the food was amazing!! it was so good we ordered more togo to eat for dinner as well :D the service was super quick and food came out fast. i would def recommend coming here! it's one of my favorites in chicago

    Jemmie W.

    Great restaurant for spicy, flavorful Hunan dishes. The staff is very helpful and the app used to order is very efficient and easy to use.

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    Probably the most authentic Hunan cuisine I have had in Chicago. Service was also good and restaurant was well decorated!

    Bill X.

    THE BEST HUNAN FOOD in town. Haven't had the authentic human food for a while, and Hunan Bistro really brought me that taste. Highly recommended!

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    Alice L.

    Really nice ambiance, servers were very nice and immediately asked us what we wanted to drink when we came in. The mapo tofu was so so good the flavors were really good, highly recommend. The intestines were also good but really spicy, even though we asked for mild spicy on both so if you can't handle spice maybe get something else or try asking for no spice (idk how that would work though haha). The mapo tofu was a perfect amount of spice though! Oh and the food was served FAST which was great.

    House Special Spicy Pork
    Gustavo O.

    Handsome serving for one person. Excellent customer service. Very attentive staff and the food came out relatively quickly. Hot tea comes out in a kettle with. Highly recommend

    Fannie C.

    It's so damn good, if you are a person wanna try some spicy food, here is the spot you can't miss! As an Chinese and been to Hunan, i tried so many restaurant, this one is very close to what i had before in China. I'm so glad to try here, definitely recommend it to you guys! They are new to here, need your support! BTW, all the workers here are so friendly, they deserve your attention!

    House special spicy beef ...in the category of "Hunan Special Stir Fry" had plenty of jalapeños

    Celebration of Spicy peppers means they actually put a box of Kleenex tissues on every table in preparation for the eye-watering and sneezing reaction! Nice decor. Pleasant staff. Semiprivate and private areas for 10 - 12, including 2nd floor.

    What a gem spot! Incredibly authentic Hunan food. There are a few restaurants in Chinatown that serve Hunan food but IMO this one is THE BEST! Owner is super friendly! If you are not sure what to order, just ask and she will have plenty of recommendations for you. Will def be back!

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    This is one of my standbys in Chinatown. Excellent ambiance and outstanding menu of hunan classics. Service was outstanding.

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    Always sooo good!! Love this place! Good and service are excellent. Ambiance is great too.

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    The ambiance is definitely a culture shock, but the food is really fire. The spice fish is my favorite dish for the family style.

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    Really like the stinky tofu there! Really excited to get that in chicago. Will come back again

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    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    0.4 miChinatown
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    4.4(224 reviews)
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    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

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    4.3(487 reviews)
    3.0 miNear North Side
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    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.

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