I've been regular at MingHin in Suburban Naperville for a few years now, and it has never disappointed. I had the pleasure of doing lunch with Dan, the keyboards for Blues Legend Buddy Guy, and I was overjoyed to learn he loved DimSum. I jumped at the chance to try the Chinatown location. We had a bunch of varied stuff from the DimSum Menu, and it was all top top notch. Cant remember exactly what we had, it's a picture menu, and as the waiter didnt seem to speak much English, it was point and shoot. All of it was distinctively yum. Like just about every place you can go in Chinatown, the premises appear slightly run-down, in that "we've been here for a hundred years, and you're coming here to eat, not ogle the architecture" way. Turned out not to be cheap-bill for 2 = $80 + change without any booze. But the quality of the food was over the top. Don't mind paying the freight, when the feed is worth it. read more

Everything we ordered here was delicious. We got a good spread, including a tofu dish, beef dish, and my personal favorite - the pork XO noodles. These noodles were HUGE and spiced to perfection. Service was a bit slow and unfriendly, and it was a bit confusing ordering some items from a tablet, and others from paper menus. Aside from that, MingHin Cuisine offered quality food and really neat ambiance! read more

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It's good. But is it Michelin guide good? No. When you walk in the interior is warm and cozy unless you look a little closer at the dangling glass hanging over the tables and see the dust on the string and glass. The service is... well... you are the wait staff to be honest. They handed us a tablet and you had to page your way through and order in the tablet itself. So...I didn't really appreciate that. The food was good, but the flavors didn't really stand out. The amount of broccoli provided was way more than the beef. But it was good. Anyway, sure... it is fine. But not a place that I would probably go to again if it was my choice. They handled the large group well though. read more

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Got the Pork Soup Dumplings, Shrimp Crepe, Roast Duck. Everything was pretty tasty! I really liked the duck since it was crispy and tender. The shrimp rolls had a good chew to the skin and the sauce made it really good. The dumplings had a good flavor to the juices inside. Tbh I was confused when trying to look for this place but maybe i wasn't looking hard enough since I went around in circles. read more

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Loved the vast menu and had some fun items for kids too! We enjoyed what we had and service was fast and efficient. There were lots of booths and large tables for big parties and groups. We appreciate being able to see all of the various things people around us were ordering. We enjoyed the dim sum experience and can't wait to go back and try noodles and other dishes next time as well!! read more

Portions are HUGE!!! at first i thought that it was expensive and then the food came out and i realized why! service is how you expect any dim sum place to be. the food was yummy and filling and we enjoyed it! read more

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This place is packed! There was a bit of a wait. The service was pretty quick though, dimsums came in one after the other. They also have a variety of live seafoods, other seafoods and vegetable menus. Everything we tried were delish! The scallion ginger was good, S&P squid was crispy. Highly recommend. Happy tummy! read more

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Okay, now this place is a blast! Food? Absolutely delicious! Service? Wonderful, prompt, friendly! Location? Central and easy to find! Ambiance? Beautiful dining room and fixtures! Differentiator? Fun and entertaining turn-table, making it easier to share with your dining partners! Located downtown, and just a couple blocks off the main drag, MingHin is easy to find and get to! We were seated promptly (without a reservation, and right at early dinner time), and tended to attentively throughout our visit! The food we tried was all delicious, and the portions were awesome - slightly on the bigger side - so I suggest coming hungry from a day's worth of trucking around the Windy City! While we loved the food, and that's what most people will come for, it was the experience of the rotating table that really puts this place over the top in regard to a novel and fun dining experience! One of our favorites on our trip to Chicago! Food = 4/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 4/5 Ambiance = 5/5 Value = 3/5 read more

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This was my first eatery experience in Chicago and it's just steps away from where I'm staying. It's located in the Lakeshore East area and, upon entering the restaurant, it appears small, until you walk to the back to find a much bigger, louder area filled with folks eating and chatting. We sat in the quieter area near the front since we only ordered two dishes, which we devoured in short order, then went on our way. Something I'd never seen before was the tablet to order your food! What a great idea!! It had photos of the food items and the prices, just like a paper menu, except you click on the item(s) you want and voilà!! Very cool, I must say. Service from there was quick and efficient and the veggies were crisp and flavorful. If I lived here I'd come back regularly. read more

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My go to spot for dim sum in Chinatown. They are always busy but you can plan ahead to make an online reservation. We checked in and we got seated within 5 mins of our reservation time. They are so fast with service which I love! You can place items off the iPad for some larger entrees such as fried rice and soup, and they have plenty of options on their dim sum menu where you write down the quantity of each preferred item. I always love their shrimp eggrolls and siu mai. Everything comes out really quickly as well. Plenty of spaces for large and small parties. Highly recommend! read more

MingHin Cuisine - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Saw all the hype online, so I decided to order a whole spread. Visually, the table looked amazing, but flavor-wise? It just didn't live up to the social media buzz. From the dim sum to the main dishes, almost everything was pretty average. The one major standout was the egg rolls--honestly the best thing out of everything we ordered. I'm glad I finally tried it to see what everyone was talking about, but it's safe to say I don't need to go back. Cute little place and service could have been a little better.. read more

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MingHin Cuisine is one of my favorite spots for dim sum and family-style dining. The service is always great, and I appreciate that they provide complimentary tea while you enjoy your meal. The portions are huge, so I highly recommend sharing dishes, especially if you're dining with a group. If you're not familiar with the menu, it can be a little challenging to know what to order, but the staff is usually helpful with recommendations. Some of my favorites are the dumplings, various rice dishes, chicken, lemongrass dishes, Mongolian beef, and other traditional offerings. This is a fantastic place for larger groups, and they're very accommodating when it comes to splitting checks. The food comes out quickly, the atmosphere is lively, and there's plenty of variety for everyone. If you're in the area near Joy Yee, MingHin is definitely worth a visit! read more

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Came here for brunch on Sunday morning, it was super busy but we only had to wait 10-15 minutes for a table! I recommend grabbing a menu and marking down your order while you wait so you can order as soon as you get a table. The food came pretty fast and I thought the dimsum was high quality, I honestly enjoyed every bite! It was a super filling, affordable meal and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

MingHin Cuisine - Dimsum spread - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Probably top 5 restaurants in Chinatown! No complaints whatsoever. All of their food tastes so authentic and fresh. The restaurant stays packed all the time but it's never difficult to get a table (max Ive had was 3 people). I'd recommend them to any and everyone. read more

MingHin Cuisine - Orange Chicken Beef noodles Pork buns Beef - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I feel like the first hint was that all the other restaurants had lineups to go in and walking into the establishment we were able to get a table, no problem. Especially in Chinatown in Chicago for there not to be a lot of people in this restaurant kind of concerning, but we didn't wanna wait in line and Google said that the reviews are really good for this place. Mind you we did get dim sum so who knows if the regular dinner dishes would be better. We ordered the staples as attached in the photos. Everything was warm, but not hot. Lacked a lot of flavor. The hottest dish that came out where the shrimp spring rolls. Can't go wrong with those to be honest. Again, like I said, maybe their dinner is better. If I had to compare price wise, I feel like it's comparable to Toronto prices. read more

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We got seated pretty quickly for a Friday night and with the surrounding restaurants being busy. The space was big and was good for groups. The food was decent, nothing wowed us, but this was a good stop for Chinese food in Chinatown. read more

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One of the worst dining experiences we've had in a long time. From the moment we asked to move to a larger table so our family and young children could sit together comfortably and actually use the Lazy Susan, the staff acted irritated. Multiple employees rolled their eyes at us, and after agreeing to move us, they told us to carry our own place settings over to the new table. The attitude was unbelievably rude and made us feel like we were a burden simply for asking for a reasonable seating arrangement. The service only got worse. When dishes came out, some were basically tossed onto the table. We ordered a crispy pork dish, and what arrived looked old, dry, and almost entirely fat. It was honestly difficult to imagine anyone wanting to eat it. When we asked them to take it back, we got more eye-rolling and attitude. The food itself was also extremely disappointing. The portions were tiny and completely overpriced, the bbq dishes also look at least a day old. Our bill was almost $300, and we still left hungry. I actually woke up in the middle of the night hungry and had to get up and eat because I couldn't fall back asleep. Spending nearly $300 on dinner and leaving that hungry is ridiculous. What bothered us most was the complete lack of hospitality. We weren't asking for anything unreasonable. We were simply trying to have a nice family dinner, and instead the staff made everyone feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Rude service, tiny portions, overpriced food, and poor food quality. This dinner completely ruined everyone's night. For nearly $300, we expected a pleasant meal and basic respect. We got neither. Definitely will not be returning. read more

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I would absolutely come back again if I'm in town. The string beans with duck stole the show. I ate the whole large plate! I also loved their take on the egg custard lava bun. It was more pastry than bread bun. I took off one star for both service and food. The beef meat was not good and we didn't end up wasting it. It tasted off. The food was also too fried and you could taste the oil. Anything fried, we only ate one or two bites of. For service, our table didn't have a pen so we didn't know we were supposed to mark what we wanted. When our server came, we ordered some things on a tablet at our table and then I picked up the dim sum menu and said "and an we get an order of xx" he marked it and I said "and..." but we took the menu immediately and turned away. We were shocked! Then I noticed that other tables were marking things down. I waved over another waitress and asked if I can get the dim sum menu back and get a pen. Once that was settled, we were able to order. The whole thing was clearly a misunderstanding for a fast moving restaurant but still off putting. Overall, now that I know how it works and what I like, I'll come back. read more

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Came here for dim sum and this place rocks. The service is a little slow. Not like the places where they roll the carts around. You order from a menu and then they deliver. Had 2 XLB which were huge 3 per order. They come in a tin and the dough sticks to the tin so don't try to remove the bao you'll lose all the juice. We had to ask for the black vinegar and soy sauce. Also got the Siu mai and chicken feet. I loved the latter. nice size and perfectly cooked and the black bean sauce was great. read more

Was super disappointed eating dim sum here. The food was the most disappointing part, tasted no different than the Chinese takeout down the street at home. Going all the way to the city I was expecting fresh and crunchy chicken, but everything was just mediocre. You also have to constantly grab a worker to answer questions or to get service. Drinks were alright but overall just a disappointing meal for what the price is too. Definitely check out other places in the area besides this one. I think based off of how many reviews there are people automatically assume it's great, it's not. read more

MingHin Cuisine - dumplings - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

--Location/Parking-- Located in a Chinatown plaza. I didn't drive there I took the Red L and was just a 7-10 minute walk from the train station. Easy to find, there can sometimes be a line waiting for tables. --Ambience-- Similar to other Chinese restaurant vibes. Recommended for the food, not the decor, but still worth a visit because of so many recommendations. --Service/Staff-- Usual staff and service you get at a Chinese restaurant. They were attentive, even when busy. No complaints on my end. --Products/Service-- Loved the Hao gal and Sui Mai, everything was perfect. Noodles with stuff shrimp. Perfection. --Capacity-- Indoors can hold 50-60 plus people. There were many tables and they were efficient in getting people in and out. --Overall-- Based on recommendation I heard. This was one or the best dim sum in Chicago. I agree with the assessment. read more

Came here because it's known as one of the best dim sum spots in Chicago, but I expected a little more. The vibes felt like a typical dim sum spot. I liked the modern mini chandeliers, but the space itself felt a bit outdated compared to other spots. 7/10. Service was what you'd expect from a busy Chinese spot. You kinda have to wave people down, and they forgot to bring us water until we reminded them. The free chamomile tea was a nice touch though. 7/10. The Peking duck was mid. Texture was fine but the skin was too oily. 6/10. The XO noodles were flavorful and had a nice spice, just a bit oily as well. 7/10. The BBQ pork buns had good filling but the bun wasn't as soft as I wanted, and for $7 it felt a little overpriced. 6.5/10. Overall, not bad, but I expected more from a spot that's known for being one of the best dim sum places in Chicago. read more

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Was craving dim sum so I went here in Chicago's Chinatown. I got seated pretty quickly despite being crowded during lunch. The server was quick and took my order right away. The dim sum was super good! I was hoping their scallion pancake would be the thin crispy kind, but theirs is more bread-y than I thought. Other than that, everything was delicious and I would definitely come back read more

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Some of the best Chinese food I've had in awhile. You'll find staples on the huge menu plus a lot of unique items too. Everything flavorful and delicious and the food came out quick. Typical Chinese restaurant interior and typical Chinese service but you're here for the food! Great for large groups who enjoy eating family style. read more

MingHin Cuisine - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Took the family to Chinatown for my partner's birthday and made it a full afternoon. First time bringing the kids, first time introducing them to dim sum, and we came in hot on a busy day with multiple events happening in the area. MingHin was packed, loud, and a little chaotic. Worth it. Dim sum is an experience as much as a meal and MingHin delivers on both fronts. We ordered more than we could keep track of. Soup dumplings that immediately became the kids' personal obsession. Shu mai that hit every time. BBQ pork buns in every form they offered because obviously. Chinese broccoli to balance out the indulgence. Everything was solid, fresh, and exactly what you want from a dim sum spread. The room was packed and buzzing but the service kept up impressively. Servers were constantly circling, clearing empty plates and dishes without missing a beat. Clean and attentive even at full capacity, which is no small thing. Fair warning if you are bringing little ones: this environment is a lot. The noise, the crowd, the overwhelming parade of food arriving at the table. Our kids loved what they ate but the sensory experience was a bit much for them. This is a place better suited for a group of adventurous adults or older kids who thrive in high energy environments. Prices are great for the quality and quantity of food you get. A Chinatown institution for good reason. Just know what you are walking into and embrace it fully. read more

Visited MingHin Cuisine on Presidents Day and the place was very busy, which is understandable for a holiday. The restaurant itself has a beautiful interior and lively atmosphere, and the food was really good. Everything we tried was flavorful and nicely presented. Service was a bit slower than usual, likely because of the large crowd that day, but the staff was still polite and doing their best to keep things moving. Once the food arrived, it was definitely worth the wait. Overall, a great spot for Chinese cuisine and dim sum. Would love to visit again on a less busy day to enjoy the experience even more. read more

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Food here is stellar! You'll need to come with a party if +4 to get a wide variety and enjoy it family style. Upon walking in, you'll see a vibrant Chinese decor and atmosphere filled with culture all around. Staff are engaging and quick to most guest throughout. I can see why during peak hours, it can get quite busy. Perhaps making reservations in advance would be a wise choice as it can minimize the wait. This establishment is located at the end of the plaza. Can't really miss it as it's quite large in terms of space and capacity. Did see several selections of wine and whiskey if you like to pair it with your meal. Next time, I'm coming back with a family to sample more of their awesome dishes. See photos for selections on this round. Great food here folks! read more

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Officially my new favorite spot for fried rice! We waited twenty mins to be seated and were able to order right away on little iPads. Everything we had was phenomenal! Came out pipping hot and so fresh and flavorful. It's quite a large and pretty loud location but I love that you don't need a reservation. Highly recommend read more

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My children brought me for Mother's Day. They made reservations and we arrived and got seated in no time. It was my first time at this restaurant so the staff were very nice in explaining the process. Once we ordered the food came out fresh and quick. We ordered so much food we had plenty of leftovers. I especially loved the dim sum. We ordered several different orders and all were delish. Being that it was Mother's Day, the restaurant was pretty packed, but it didn't seem like there was a long wait time. And there was a lot of people lot of families that look like they were having a good time they were enjoying themselves. We definitely had a great experience! read more

MingHin Cuisine - Egg rolls, Crab Rangoon, Shrimp Lo Mein, Shrimp Fried Rice - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very good dim sum in a relaxed elegant setting! We liked visting MingHin Cuisine restaurant in the Chinatown Square shops, known for dim sum and Cantonese fare. It is decorated in bright classic Chinese designs and features, and our group of eight was welcomed warmly and well taken-care-of at this 5-time winner of the Michelin "Bib" (affordable) award, among a long list of kudos. This location of MingHin is at the southwest end of the Chinatown Square open-air mall, on the first floor facing the mall's central walkway. It's about a 4 minute walk from the Red Line station. It looks like there's plenty of paid street-parking along the Archer and S. China Place faces of the mall. We made reservations for 11am and they promptly seated us at one of a number of large round tables with a "lazy susan" turntable in the middle, perfect for conversation and sharing. Anna brought us hot tea immediately, and the staff and their two-kitchens kept our table well-supplied with piping hot fresh food and drink. We made our first order in-writing on paper menus that we passed around the table. They also had an electronic-menu tablet, which some of us used during the meal. The menu was quite extensive, and I think it encouraged even the shy among us to be more adventurous :-) I'm putting *stars next to a few of our favorites, though it's not easy to un-star any of the dishes! We liked them all! We got *Pork Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), savory and well-seasoned, enclosing a satisfying slurp of hot lightly-salty broth. *Wood Ear Mushroom Pork Dumplings were lightly-earthy and well-seasoned. MingHin's Shrimp Dumplings were fresh and tender. *Siu Mai Pork & Shrimp Dumplings had more savory seasoning. Shrimp Dumplings tasted bright with colorful Green Chives. *Steamed BBQ Pork Buns were sweet and tender and happily messy. Someone thinking healthily ordered bright crunchy Garlic American Broccoli, which we all liked. Scallion Pancakes were light and tasty. *Stuffed Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf gave us hearty chewy slightly-sweet rice wrapped in a mild tender leaf. Pan-Fried Turnip Cakes or maybe Taro Cakes are something we always get, really rather mild and neutral in flavor. Short Ribs with sweet sticky Honey Sauce were cut cross-wise so you get a string of several ovals of tender meat. *Crispy Pork Belly with Lotus Root were delicious and tender with a crispy surface, while the lotus disks were crunchy and mild. *Deep Fried Shrimp Rolls were slender rolls of thin-crispy flaky dough around delicious chopped shrimp. I insisted on Duck Wings with thick lightly-peppery Black Pepper Sauce, which were rich in flavor, though more skin-to-meat than I've had before, giving them more chewiness than I expected around the tender juicy duck. On a better note, *Sliced Roast Duck was heavenly, slightly crispy exterior around the rich flavor of juicy duck, with just a little breast-bone in there, a generous serving. *Deep Fried Sesame Balls were delightfully warm with a crispy outer layer and lightly sweet and chewy inside. *Puffy Egg Custard Tarts were creamy and rich and sweet. MingHin serves delicious fresh dim sum, made-to-order all day long, 8am or 9am to 11:45pm every day! We ordered and ate for nearly an hour, and they never rushed us. We had to work a little to finish the last few :-) We shared a great feast. I've read that the restaurant's name, "Ming Hin", could be an allusion to a dining experience that is lofty and refined. That concept is lovingly presented both in the cuisine and in the elegance of the decor. We heartily recommend MingHin Cuisine of Chinatown Square! (And we would certainly try their other locations, too.) read more

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Do not be discouraged by a packed lobby! We went on a weekend trip and Chinatown was bustling as usual including this restaurant but we were seated in under 20 minutes despite a packed and intimidating lobby, especially when you're hungry! The menus are available on iPads and the staff is regularly making rounds, they're clearly a well oiled machine. The food was fantastic especially the shrimp fried rice but the star was the shrimp rolls! Extremely fresh tasting and came out steaming hot! read more

MingHin Cuisine - Dumplings. Shrimp rolls. - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great service! Walked in while visiting the Chicago Chinatown area, we were sat immediately! Multiple options on the menu, we ordered the chow mein, sesame chicken, crab ragoons, egg rolls and dumplings, it came rather quickly and was hot, however it was very greasy/oily. The ambiance was nice and inviting, but overall a great authentic experience read more

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I last came to MingHin years ago - and my experience was really not that good, but decided to give them another shot - it was so much better this time! The employees were so much more attentive and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious and fresh. The Mongolian beef is good (not very spicy), and the Kung Pao Shrimp was also good. The egg rolls are massive and really tasty - and I definitely recommend including a hot tea and hot & sour soup in the Chicago winters! It you want great Chinese food in the city, look no further than MingHin. Glad I gave it another shot years later! read more

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Came for dim sum on a Saturday at 12 pm with 6 people and were promptly seated at a large circle table with a lazy Susan. Atmosphere was lively, with many families and large groups around us. We ordered off an iPad, and a few paper menus that you fill out. A server came to collect all our order slips and returned with an itemized receipt. The bill comes at the end as usual. The food came out promptly. We ordered a bunch of dishes and got a great variety and value for the price. I appreciated 1.5 sized portions of some of the larger dishes for our big group. Favs were the baked bbq pork buns, crab Rangoon, beef thin noodles and sesame chicken. Definitely recommend in Chinatown! read more

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The food here and the quality of it is always good. Minghin is a great place to go to in Chinatown especially if another place you want to go visit is very crowded. It seems like they always have places to sit because it's such a huge restaurant. I'm never disappointed with the food, but the customer service here usually isn't the best you order your food on the iPad and then you're so pretty much disappears until they bring your check it's hard to get refills on drinks or if there is something wrong with your food it's hard to get it rectified read more

Been coming to MingHin for the beef and noodles. Honestly, that's what keeps pulling me back. We started with the beef on a stick. It was incredible tender, juicy and really well seasoned. Like... dangerously good. Only four pieces, so it was gone in no time but it was really good. For the main, we got the stir-fried chow mein noodles. This one's a favorite of mine. The noodles had that perfect mix of crispy and soft, especially around the edges. Not greasy, not dry. Just right. The sauce clung to everything, and the smoky flavor really came through. The meat stayed tender, the seasoning was on point, and every bite had something going on. I kept picking at it even when I was full and the bowl was empty. Always a good sign. The place itself feels cozy but still lively. Good for a date or with family. Staff was friendly and checked in without hovering. Just a solid, comforting meal. I'll be back. Probably soon. read more

MingHin Cuisine - Stir-Fried Chow Mein - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I always enjoy dining at MingHin, especially because I'm a big fan of Asian cuisine. I've visited several of their locations, including Arlington Heights and Naperville, and I was excited to try this one as well. The experience was wonderful from start to finish. The food is consistently delicious no matter which location you visit, and that's one of the things I appreciate most about MingHin. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, the service is excellent, and every dish is prepared with the same high quality. I had a fantastic meal and will definitely be coming back again! read more

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My favorite dim sum in Chicago! I love sitting at the tables furthest back from the front door because I love the natural lighting that comes in through the windows. read more

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Came here in a Sunday morning and didn't have to wait for a table. Wanted to try dim sum in Chicago and their dim sum was pretty good. They don't have the push carts, you order on the form and they bring them out to your table. Their shrimp rice rolls were really good! We definitely over ordered for just 2 people. read more

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I'm only giving this restaurant two stars because the staff was nice. Unfortunately, the restaurant itself was filthy, which made it difficult to enjoy my meal. I washed my hands before eating, and there was a strong urine smell in the hallway near the restroom. That immediately made me question the cleanliness of the kitchen as well. As for the food, I ordered the fried shrimp rice, General Tso's chicken, and lobster and shrimp with gravy. The General Tso's chicken was rubbery, and while the lobster and shrimp dish was decent, the gravy was way too watery. I honestly don't know how this place has a 3.9-star rating. The only reason I came here was because it was recommended online by a food influencer, so I was expecting a much better experience. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this restaurant. The lack of cleanliness alone was enough to ruin the meal for me. read more