Wanted to try out the dim sum scene in Chicago. We found this restaurant through the Michelin guide. Very large venue with big marquee sign out front, can't miss it. Inside the building, the restaurant is up a flight of stairs. Very busy especially during morning and lunch time. We made a reservation and was seated promptly. We were given a small back table near the kitchen and kindly asked if we could switch to a larger one. Staff were friendly and accommodating and we were able to switch to a larger table near the windows without any hassle. We ordered a couple of dishes and were served very quickly. They were delicious! Very authentic dim sum with a wide array of choices. The fried stuffed eggplant was our favorite, definitely get it if you are an eggplant fan. We ordered 5-6 dishes and it was too much for two people. Great restaurant for dim sum!! read more

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Had lunch here. Parking is on the street right across from the restaurant. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the building. It is a very authentic restaurant. We ordered several appetizer-sized dishes and enjoyed everything we ate. I'd definitely go back again. read more

We just went back to Phoenix for dimsum, it's bad and expensive now. There was a bug in my water too. We're not going back for sure.

Only place I know that advertises a dim sum sale-weekdays only. Woot woot erbody get your dim sum on :). Unfortunately I went on a weekend so no dim sum sale. Also note the menu for dinner dim sum is also smaller! The beef chow fun is a yummy dish if you want to play it safe. The shrimp dim sum were the best and I would highly recommend. Seafood dim sum and fried turnip cake were ok, wouldn't order them again. read more

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Ordered 2Shumai when I came home and ate it, I found steel in my Shumai then I contact the restaurant immediately. At first, the old guy said this Shumai is homemade then I told him the story but he said he doesn't understand and no one can speak English around there. Somehow, I speak with someone who said he is the manager but can't solve a problem and has no reaction at all. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - I ordered 2Shumai and I found steel in Shumai then I call the restaurant but can't solve a problem and had no reaction at all. - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great atmosphere with excellent service and high quality delicacies. Excellent view of the area with well lit rooms and modern decor. Friendly wait staff and organized seating plans. We go there about once per month and enjoy the experience. read more

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We ate here today and they were pretty busy so pretty excited to try the dim sum and to my disappointment one of them had a bug. We sent it right back but the damage was done. Lost my appetite. read more

Excited to take my friend from Atlanta to the quintessential famous Dim Sum restaurant we called ten minutes prior to arriving they said no wait we arrived they said 50 minute wait. Normally I would wait but he has a flight out and we picked this place so he could make the flight. Smh I'm sad read more

We came here two nights in a row and the dishes here can be a hit or miss. First night we had the stirred fried snow pea leaves with garlic and the beef short rib on a sizzling plate. Both of the dishes were delicious and the portion size was big. They also gave us pork bone soup on the house that was yummy Second night we ordered the salted fish and eggplant casserole, seafood tofu casserole. The seafood tofu casserole was just OK. Not good nor bad. The eggplant casserole was really the worst that I've had. The eggplant had no taste, was heavily breaded, and deeply fried. Any person that had this dish before knows that is not how you prepare the dish. Service was decent and the prices were good for the amount of food we got Think I'll try another restaurant the next time I'm in the area read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Eggplant, salted fish with chicken casserole. Worst dish of the night - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love coming here for dimsum ! We always get seated right away cause there's so many tables . Must try the soft shell crab fried rice . The best ! Mini roes makes everything delicious. And the baked creamy egg yolk buns . Super soft and so yummy ! It's a must ! read more

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It was alright Menu was pretty pricey but the food was good. Especially enjoyed the shrimp crepes They forgot to bring us a dish we ordered but they let us take it off the bill Standard dim sum, wish it was cheaper read more

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My friend and I tried out Phoenix restaurant per the recommendation of our chinatown tour guide. Big mistake. I shan't be this trusting ever specially when it pertains to food. This place was $$$, service was non-existent, and food was so-so. Not sure how this place is Michelin recommended... read more

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The bf found this place for us to experience some great dim sum, and he was very excited to learn that this place did Cart service. But, they don't actually do the full-fledged cart service and that's the reason I've knocked off a star! As for the food, we got a bunch of different items: turnip cakes, fried taro, creamy egg buns, pork buns, tofu with snow peas and Japanese noodles, fried eggplant, and the pan fried veg spring rolls (I might have even missed a few, we definitely ordered too much for the two of us, lol). But, all this for only $32??!! Our favorites were the turnip cakes, fried taro, eggplant, and the egg buns. The tofu with snow peas lacked flavor and the spring rolls were completely disappointing. The pork buns were good except for the sugar crust on the top, it really didn't work well together for our taste. Overall, Phoenix is a great place to have a lot of yummy food at extremely cheap prices! read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Interior is pretty, service pretty bad. They forgot one of our orders. We waited like an hour for a dim sum dumpling and it never came nor did they apologize when I pointed it out. The beef short rib dim sum was ok. The mapo tofu was absolutely delicious, the sauce was amazing; however the picture shows red sauce and this sauce was pure brown, not spicy at all read more

Decent dim sum, really liked the pan fried taro cakes especially. The stir fried noodles were only ok.

Used to be a favorite of mine, and my go yo for dim sum. Then on our most recent visit we were enjoying the food when we discover a dead cockroach stuck to the bottom of a dumpling. Absolutely horrific. It's one thing to see a bug in the bathroom, or even running by whild you eat, but it's got to be a really bad problem when theyre in the food. We brought it up to our server, and they just went and replaced the dumpling with nary an apology, explanation, or refund. By this point we've all lost our appetite, and now I'm compelled to write my first review in a long time. Absolutely horrific, avoid this place. read more

Came here for dim sum and it was good but missing something. BBQ pork buns weren't bad, chicken feet sauce wasn't that great, and the rest wavered between average and a bit above average. My biggest complaint is the price. I'm of the opinion that dim sum should never be very expensive but I suppose this is a nicer restaurant so they jack up the prices. HOWEVER, I will say that I've read more recent reviews that say that Phoenix lowered their prices so I may need to make a return trip. read more

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This place used to be amazing. Now I come here only with my mom because there are so few accessible dim sum places in Chinatown. The Beijing (Peking) Duck was very fatty. They served the first course with only skin and fat with the buns and left us zero meat (not even the drumsticks). The second course was a flavorless concoction of duck in brown sauce over crispy noodles. It was a complete failure. The crab and fish maw soup was very good, and the sizzling triple seafood was tasty even though they platters it in the kitchen so we didn't get any of the sizzling effect. The service was abominable as well. This should probably be a 2 star review but I will keep the 3rd only because of past positive experiences. Get your act together Phoenix!!! read more

My favorite place for dim sum in Chicago. You have to be here early to get seating right away, otherwise you will wait. Only place I've been that has cart service, where they come around with the carts of dim sum, you pick and choose. They also have a picture menu for those who are new. I think they also provide it if your there early and they are just getting to the swing of things of getting the dishes out on the carts, you can order your dish and they will deliver it to your table without having to wait. My favorite is the shrimp crepe, they are the only place that can make this dish that the crepe is not so thick, and the shrimp a good size. Perfect balance of crepe and shrimp. I also like the shrimp seaweed roll. To be honest anything with shrimp that is steamed or fried I've ordered, and also the pork rib with black bean. I've never had a bad dim sum. My only eh is the service can be slow especially if they are busy and you want a refill of your water or want extra sauces. They do however if you flag them down you tell them what you want they will have the cart swing by your table or bring it to you. However, part of the fun is to see the carts with the dishes and you can pick and choose. One caution is the person pushing the carts may not speak English well, so be patient. I mainly use my eyes if it looks good just try it. The only danger you have is if you over order you'll get a huge bill in the end since the price is dependent on the size of the dish. This is definitely my go to place for dim sum and to bring friends who are new to the concept. read more

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I remember why I don't go here. Bad service and they charge for tea. Food is sub par. Nice decor and bright. Sorry but not coming back.

TLDR: great affordable dim sum. Service if you're non Chinese speaking is a little lacking but kind of standard in these Chinese restaurants. Came with 6 at 3pm on a Saturday and immediately got a table. Dim sum is available until 4pm which is what we got. Ordering is done via a menu that you mark on with plenty of pictures so there's no difficulty if you're English speaking only. Food came out decently fast and was delicious. I've been minghin and would say it's comparable. Ordered a lot of dishes and ended up paying about 18.50 per person with tip. Standard Chinese service, kind of rude per western standards but things get done. read more

Phoenix has well made dim sum, but I'm between 3-4 stars because service is very spotty. You order off a menu and the food is delivered piping hot, so glad Chicago is done with the carts. However, every time I'm there for dim sum on the weekend, at least one dish takes forever to come out, usually when we're done and want to pay. Also, if you want to check out fast, you have to walk up to the register because the servers are not very vigilant. Shrimp dumplings have most delicate translucent shells I've seen, but filling is not as flavorful as Ming Hin. Spare ribs was tasty, though mostly fat and not something I would order again. Beef meatballs were good, too just not a regular item for me. Highlights: Shu mai, stuffed eggplant, shrimp crepes and pork with thousand duck egg congee (creamy and made with roast pork), chicken feet (had a nice kick). read more

Love this place! Best for dimsum and XLB (xiao long bao). There's usually a small wait but it actually goes by really quickly because there are a lot of tables and servers, so everything goes by rather quickly. For one of our lunch visits here, we tried the duck. It was so good! I highly recommend it. And they definitely have the best XLB in Chicagoland that I've had so far. Try the sticky rice! Sooooooo good. Definitely need to get it every time we come here. read more

Went on a Sunday with my family around 2 pm to celebrate christmas. Although there were good amount of people in the restaurant there were number of better tables than where we were seated. We were seated by cold cramped area where the servers were going in and out, also very cold. I didn't want to bother anyone to relocate us because they didn't seem too friendly to help us out and I didn't want to start our meal and day like that. After we got seated,everything came out fine. Actually we had one order that was ordered too much but they took care of it right away. Not a place to go and expect a good service lol but food is good! read more

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I'm kind of surprised at the overall rating for this joint. Our experience was pretty meh. Not that the food is -bad- per se. But it's certainly not -good-. And for the price? It's actually pretty abysmal. Maybe this is a problem only reserved for dinner here - I wouldn't know; I don't remember ever coming for dim sum. The basic steamed big mouth bass (purportedly caught fresh out of Lake Michigan) had great tender flaky meat, but the flavor was... fishy. Not in a bad way. Just not in a way that indicated it was prepared very well. The two plates of greens - gai lan (Chinese broccoli) and dou miao (pea shoots) - were pretty measly portions. Especially considering each one was at least $13 a pop. Seriously?! Phoenix Restaurant makes a pretty lame attempt at being upscale with its cloth napkins and uniformed servers but the food simple doesn't cut it. I doubt the fam will be coming back here again... and definitely not with me in tow! read more

Good Dim Sum in New York City is virtually impossible to find. Whether the applications are over salted, over sauced, or over applied with MSG, the trend is common. Ultimately, Dim Sim has been the scour of the Chinese community and embraced by tourists alike. Of course, being presented with the opportunity to consume Dim Sum on a completely ubiquitous front is one that cannot be overlooked. After discussions with friends in Chicago as well as Rachel, it was decided that Phoenix Restaurant is THE hot spot for Dim Sum in Chinatown, Chicago, IL. With that in mind, we're off to consume the Chinese version of Tapas. The Decor: There's little that needs to be mentioned regarding the setting of Phoenix Restaurant. As with most other Chinese establishment, the typical white table cloth, flimsy chairs, and Chinese spirit statues are on full display. Of course, not taking away from the interior design of the establishment, one must note that the set up (specifically table spacing) made the restaurant appear vast and open. More importantly, the establishment was remarkably clean, with little debris on floors. Not to mention the restrooms are well maintained and inspected throughout the day. The Food: A note on the Dim Sum. Since Rachel and I dined on a Friday morning, Dim Sum is ordered via menu and brought out directly from the kitchen. The Dim Sum carts are not operational for this time, which is a good thing. One other note that needs to be mentioned, each of the following individual Dim Sum dishes tasted remarkably fresh. In a manner of comparison, the taste of each of the offerings had a slight representation that each of the dishes were made earlier during the day and steamed to order. Unlike the use of the Dim Sum carts, which excessively steams the food, the made to order dishes provided the probably cooking temperature and texture. Fried Dumplings: Perfectly cooked and luscious! The slightly charred exterior provided the mild smoky flavor for this application. The noodle wrapping contained the perfect density, which worked to introduce the savory pork meat confined in the application. Accompanied with the tangy soy sauce, the dumplings provide a remarkable balance of saltiness and density. Shrimp Wrapped Flat Noodles: Remarkable execution in cooking and flavor. Patrons will find that the noodles are perfectly cooked. The subtle softness of the noodle produces a profound comfort when consumed. The warmth derived from the noodle accompanied by the subtly smooth texture provides the principle of a well steamed noodle. The shrimp used in the application were juicy and contained a sweet texture found through proper cooking. The mild sweet soy sauce served with the dish acts as a binding agent for the noodles and shrimp as this further enhanced the texture and flavor of the ingredients. Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): Similar to the Shrimp Wrapped Flat Noodles, this rendition emphasized the shrimp as the main ingredient, instead of the noodle. The juicy and tender nature of the shrimp exemplified a perfectly cooked Har Gow. During consumption, patrons will find nothing but a perfect balance between the soft texture of the noodle wrap coating and the shrimp used in the application. Fried Rolled Rice Noodles: Similar to the Flat Noodles, this application possessed the mild texture contrast that helps bring out the flavors of the noodles. The noodles were mildly salt, but were balanced out by the sweet BBQ and Peanut Sauce mix for which it was accompanied. Patrons will discover that the textural contrast allows for the crispy noodles to have a more pungent flavor, which introducing the soft and velvety texture.. Steamed Buns w/ Red Bean Paste: Perfect texture and accompanying flavor complements. The buns provided a nice starchy flavor while accompanied by a mild sweetness. The red bean paste within the buns interior further emphasizes the mild sweetness of the application. Most notable attribute of this dish is the texture of the bun. Perfectly soft, but enough to hold its contents. Shumai: Meaty & hearty! The petite yellow wonton wrapper played an intricate role to the introduction of the pork and shrimp used in the application. With each bite, the savory and luscious flavors derived from the juices of the meat work to enhance the flavors of both the pork and shrimp used in the application. Most important regarding this Shumai, true ingredients used in the application, no fillers. Beef Balls: Hearty! Each individual Beef Ball provided the satiety that's found through its consumption. The texture of the meet was semi-soft, thus indicating the proper balance of fatty / lean beef used in the application. Notes on Phoenix: 1) Total Bill = $36.00 (After Tax & Tip) 2) Service was speedy, then again, it was Friday morning 3) Water and Tea were refilled constantly read more

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Nothing special or spectacular but had to try as it was on my dim sum tour list. I personally though triple crown was way better. Phoenix dim sum ends at 4pm and their menu varies from ok to decent selections. Taste wise wonton soup was mediocre and the green beans ok and everything else just kept disappointing. So not much to talk about as the food wasn't really exciting Phoenix felt short. read more

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My husband and I went here for dinner tonight. We had heard good things about the dim sum and had been looking forward to it. We were seated in a small room that is separated from the rest of the open restaurant. Our room had 6 tables, which we noticed seemed to be all Caucasian. Hmm strange. We also were not even offered the dim sum menu, and had to ask for tea, which usually comes automatically when you get your menu. We placed our sake and appetizer order with the manager, and after about 15 minutes placed our dinner order. We got our soup first, despite having placed the soup order after the app. It's also worth noting our soup came out at drastically different times than one another. When we asked the manager politely regarding the whereabouts of our pork dumpling appetizer, he yelled at me and snapped that they were coming and they took time to prepare. Our entrees came out about 10 minutes before we got the dumplings, which after a bite we discovered that they were shrimp dumplings, not pork. I ordered the sesame beef, my husband the Mongolian beef, and both were actually pretty good but we had to ask for, and wait for, rice. Isn't this another automatic part of the meal? After seeing several of the tables turn over throughout the course of our meal, we became convinced that our theory on the seating arrangements was correct, and the service seemed to reflect that also. All in all, it was quite the experience. read more

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Is it good? Yes. Dim sum? Yup. Dim sum any time? Oh yea. How about everything else? Lots of good stuff. Best advice? Order something new. Don't merely order dishes you know of but those that stand out or stuff you've always wanted to try. I.e. beef tenderloin or seafood, something that you think could wow you. The other late afternoon I just got off a flight at Midway and was Jones'ing for Asian fusion or Chinese food. I had left "BFE" California where their local five star Asian fusion spot had been such a hardship to try and visit. Hardship merely because in that area of NorCal restaurants and businesses close at 9 pm even on weekends! So, I'm flying into Chicago and quickly scanning Chinatown on Yelp and found this place. After visiting I would soon realize that I'd been to this restaurant some years before their renovation. At that time, some two or three years back I visited during late night and everything we got was off the dim sum menu. Two guys ordered a hodgepodge of items and shared everything. The bill was light. Fast forward to now, the restaurant dining area much nicer than how I remembered it. Also, service was much more attentive. At this time late in the afternoon just a day after the Blackhawk's win of the title once again, the restaurant started off quiet with families coming in one by one slowly filling the area to almost a maximum by the time our dinner service had ended at about 8 pm. I started off the dinner with a few quick dim sum favorites like pot stickers, egg custard buns, pan fried meat buns and stuffed egg plant.. ah the recollection is making me hungry. After which also ordered off the sizzling specialties; the beef tenderloin with black pepper as well as a noodle dish and one other entree. Everything was tasty, prepared nicely and tasted fantastic. The sizzling entree had a presentation with table top stove, sizzling dish, meat and onions prepared table side. By the end we still had food remaining for take out and the egg custard buns to enjoy as dessert. Didn't bother ordering any alcohol but did order a nonalcoholic favorite, the mango delight. Very fruity, I bet they use a bit of mango nectar to take the taste to new heights. Spent a bit over a Benjamin with tax and tip. With photos posted to social media afterwards, I'm foreseeing a possible redo with friends in the weeks to come. I might suggest the Peking duck. On a table nearby a beautiful duck was presented, one waiter took time to cut portions for the table to share. Another waiter emerged with another table for serving, on this he took some portions of duck and created a taco using egg roll wrapper and what I presume to be plum sauce. Newbies (those new to try the restaurant) ask for a dim sum menu whatever the time is. I hate that the servers never think to ask if you'd like one nor will they offer up any assistance in ordering unless you ask. Otherwise the dudes are like ninjas. Fast when they bring that which you need but slow in response when waiting to place another order. Hiya! read more

Phoenix Restaurant - This noodle dish is featured on their menu, I can't remember the entree number. Egg custard buns at top which are sweet inside. - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Phoenix is a great place to find traditional and authentic dim sum. They had all the items I was craving, but unfortunately I think everything was just okay quality - some items came out at room temperature. The servers here are very attentive, and helpful, and the restaurant is a nice ambiance. I came here on a Saturday morning and it was not packed at all, but I can see it being full later on in the day. I would come back for a quick bite, but there are definitely better dim sum options in the area. read more

Eat the head... I was fortunate enough to receive an invitation to an engagement dinner party at the Phoenix. I arrived fresh and clean dressed for success as we were about to embark on a twelve course feast. The scene was elegant and classy. All the tables were prepared with a flourishing center piece and rotating centers which made dining a delight. Each table seated 8-10 guests in the upstairs banquet room. The view was glorious overlooking Chinatown square and the Chicago skyline. Dinner began with a Fresh shrimp fruit salad. The shrimp was of the highest quality and surprisingly large. The fruit was crisp yet juicy complimented with a light sweet sauce for a fantastic starting dish. The salad didn't last long but don't worry because the Golden fried crab claws were working their way to the table. Wow this was the best crab ever. The claw was sticking out from the fried crab ball nice touch. I would have to say this was my favorite from the twelve items served. At this point I still did not realize how much more food was about to arrive. To my pleasing a large plate of Sautée scallops with X.O specially sauce presented itself. I was hypnotized by it's luring aroma. The taste was a sparkling infusion of orgasmic flavors with a supple texture and immaculate glazing. Shark fin soup I was waiting for this. Very well made this was only my second time eating shark fin soup. This was slightly different than the other one I tried but Phoenix has a very good crabmeat shark fin soup. The soup was really rich and arrived at the perfect time. Abalone with pea spouts: They look like little pancakes on pea sprouts. I thought is was OK a nice complementary dish. Crispy Chicken was served this was my second favorite dish. To my curiosity I was looking at the chicken because something didn't look right. Then I realized the Chickens head was on the plate and it was looking at me. The others tried to convince me to EAT THE HEAD but I did not. Despite my amusement with the head this is truly some of the best chicken I have ever tasted. Onion baked whole lobster are you kidding me. The gourmet entrees kept on coming. I have only tried american style lobster in the past. I'm now officially a fan of Chinese style lobster. The flavor is superior to the bland butter dripped lobster I was accustomed too. The lobster was slightly smaller but more than made up for it in flavor. After the lobster a fish crashed our feast. The Steamed fresh fish of the day sorry I don't know what it was but it did have a head. The fish complimented the lobster very nicely and the lobster said thank you very much. Dinner wouldn't be complete without Yang Chow fried rice. Fluffy rice not too oily just right. I was getting the sense that desert was on its way. Soup is served. I didn't expect more soup since we had the shark fin soup. The soup was the Shrimp dumplings in e-fu noodle soup. I was unexpectedly delighted the soup was fantastic. The evening was coming to a close and desert was finally served. The first desert course was the Red bean sweet soup. It tasted better than it looked and I'm not a big fan of bean. Then the petite cakes and sweets arrived. To be honest I felt they had little flavor much different from European style deserts. I left the Phoenix thoroughly satisfied. I was able to have an experience of a lifetime with great food and wonderful people. The party was garnished with Pina coladas and Chinese beer. Every one seemed to have a blast especially the guests singing Chinese Karaoke. During the festivities I was able to capture the essence the the dinner with my Sony Cybershot. A Picture is worth a thousand words and I have posted them for your viewing pleasure. Thank you for the wonderful party. read more

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This place is a disaster and I was highly disappointed. I came because I heard that they had gone through a renovation and the food had improved. As someone who used to come as a kid in the 90's with her family, I couldn't help but try it out again. My friend and I came on a Sunday around 11am - the place was already packed and there was a short wait. It gave us time to look around at the new digs - the place looked brighter, cleaner, and were filled with happy people so all signs were good! We were seated in about 15 minutes to a little side room to the right of the entrance (typically used for parties but is opened up on weekends for the busy hustle and bustle). Tea service was prompt and silverware was clean...but the food took FOREVER. Our table got shafted for larger groups (who seemed like they had connections to the owners) because all of the carts of food that came through went to them first despite us being closer. Also to note, they don't have the steam carts here which was disappointing as it's a part of the dim sum experience! It took us over 40 minutes for our food to come and it was definitely not worth the wait. My friend and I got the usual - Siu Mai, spare ribs, chicken feet, hao gao, taro cake, taro fried puff, and chicken wings (the chicken wings was because we were so hungry and needed food). Out of all those items, the chicken wings were probably the best. Everything else was forgettable as flavor was lacking in everything. Even the hot chili oil tasted liked water. We left, still hungry and completely unsatisfied. I can admit that our wait for food had a lot to do with where we were seated (that party room) wasn't the main dining area and I could probably forgive that factor if the food was good...even a little good...but it wasn't :( read more

YUM! Dim Sum! I was introduced to Phoenix by friends who have been eating here almost their entire lives - if that isn't a testimate to this place, I'm not sure what is! In the past Phoenix have have appeared a bit worn and drab... not anymore - its been giving a beautiful facelift - walls, floors, lighting - the works!!! The food is plentiful and cheap - you can be stuffed to the brim for $20 including tax and tip. I can't recommend one thing over the other because I like it all - but I am a huge fan of the soup dumplings!!! Yes, they validate parking for the Chinatown lots - which makes it $2 to park! The only real downside here is that they don't take reservations - you have to get there early and wait for a table. read more

The dim sum here is solid, and definitely in the top tier by Chicago standards (if not by West Coast standards). Instead of just having tickboxes or carts, this restaurant does both: you check things off on a menu, but then they come out on carts. (This was confusing to me my first time, since I thought it was an old-school order-off-the-cart procedure.) As a consequence of this, the dim sum here is fresher than at several other institutions; everything that came out was fresh and hot, but you still get the atmospheric roaming of carts around the restaurant. Everything we ordered was definitely up to standard and more than met a craving; quality was actually very consistent across all the different dishes we ordered. read more

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My husband & I came here because we use to go to Three Happiness but they closed and we are in need of a new dim sum place. We walked in on a Saturday at about 9:30 am. The dining room wasn't too busy and a lot of open tables. They don't have carts that go around like what you would think. They had a printed menu on the table where you checked which dishes you wanted. We picked several things. We were able to add to our order as we wanted (we were still hungry). The dishes came out petty quickly, which was nice. We will definitely be back because the service was good and the food was great. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First of all, I LOVE a good Hot 'n Sour soup. Love. I'll come all the way to Chinatown for a good bowl of it, and this is where I'll be coming. Delicious. I always have to add more rice vinegar to get more sour, but that's okay. Their soup is making my mouth water just thinking about it. The soup comes in many sizes depending on how many people are partaking. Three H&S soup lovers polished off a "medium", but then we were doing a soup and appetizer dinner. I could finish a medium by myself if I was hungry. Mmmm! Also on our table as the BBQ Pork appetizer and plump pot stickers which were both delicious. And beers and a Long Island Ice Tea. With an adorable and attentive waiter hovering nearby. But that Hot 'n Sour soup . . . I will return for that. read more

-Spacious and always bustling Chinese restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. -Staff are usually a bit harried, but they're efficient. If you're patient and nice, they'll become friendlier. -Most of the tables are large with a traditional lazy susan in the center. -They'll immediately offer tea. -They also have a full bar, which is nice. -Soups--including egg drop and hot and sour are very good. -Potstickers are excellent. -Spring rolls are decent, but could be heartier. -Peking duck is traditional and spectacular. They'll present the lacquered bird to you first and then carve it table-side. You'll get it first on steamed buns with plum sauce. Then they will serve the dark meat as a second course--stir-fried with vegetables. -Fried rice is perfectly executed. -The noodle dishes, including lo mein, are very nice as. -They do great dim sum for brunch as well. It's definitely a great standby for classic Chinese! read more

This is a large establishment on Archer across the street from the extensive Chinatown Square complex. Its lower level is a dumpling house while its upper level is more of a dim sum specialties and dinner place. The wait times can fluctuate throughout the day, so go early either for dim sum or dinner. The food is generally very good here, and the Mongolian beef and seafood dishes usually top off the list. read more

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Prices as of 12/24/2015 : S: 3.15 M 3.65 L 3.95 XL 4.55 The dim sum is pretty good. No push carts. Har Gow had big chunks of shrimp and the skin was made nicely. Cheong fun was good, Mochi was good, everything was pretty good. Prices were higher but the dish sizes were good sized. Very nice decor and the service was OK. Will probably scout the area a little more for lower price Dim Sum with same quality but would return here again. read more

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I've been here a few times before for dim sum, which is why I feel bad about giving them a one star, but the dinner was one of the worsts that I've ever experienced. First off, the host didn't know what time they opened. We got here 15 minutes after it opened and he told us they were still closed. The service here is awful. The waiters are so unfriendly and give off the vibe that they do not want to be here at all. We had to hunt down a waiter just to place an order. It took over 45 minutes for us to get our food, and there were only two other tables filled. As for the food, it was awful! The calamari was so chewy that it was hard to chew through, and it came semi-cold. The vermicelli tasted like nothing, so it was a weird experience eating without being able to taste anything. The hot and spicy eggplant followed suit and also had no taste. I tried to drench it in sweet and sour sauce, but that didn't even help. The sweet and sour pork was the worst. It was only sour, and had a gross aftertaste. I think the only okay thing here was the rice, which is hard to mess up. On top of all that the place smelled bad, there were no refills on soda, and cost way too much for what we got. read more

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