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    Yoo Yee

    4.5 (161 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    原汤牛腩手工面 Spicy Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup
    Cassie T.

    Came for the spicy beef noodle soup, stayed for the pork belly in garlic sauce. The beef noodle soup was delicious, very hearty broth, good spice and flavor, noodles thick and chewy. The broth was a smiiiiidge on the saltier side if I'm nitpicking but absolutely delicious. The pork belly in garlic sauce, holy hell that's a damn good dish!!! The perfect blend of spice and garlic with pork belly and noodles underneath. They don't hold back on the garlic at all, it'll be lingering in your breath till the next day lol but so so worth it. There is almost always a wait but you can also sit at the bar which seems to be much quicker. Worth the wait but the food was so good, can't wait to come back and try more!!

    原汤牛腩手工面 Spicy Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup
    Genna G.

    Neighborhood gem. Delicious Chinese food in uptown . Get there early as this place is packed ( for good reason). We waited about 30 minutes for a table at about 5:30 and when we left there were people hanging out the door. Food was excellent and unique. Loved the vermacelli with shrimp . Loved the cabbage . Liked the pulled noodle with brisket ( a little oily for my liking but still yum). Everything on the spicy side ( which we like ). Fast , efficient , fairly priced. A winner for sure . Highly recommend

    Nolan F.

    We shared: 1. Original Braised Beef Brisket Handpulled Noodle Soup 2. Dan Dan Noodle 3. Pork Ribs with Fried Garlic 4. Fish Fillet with Pickled Vegetables Every dish was really good and big in portion, very shareable. Noodles were fresh and had good chew. Rice was even properly sticky and dry to my preference. The fried garlic is delicious on the rice. I appreciate the numbing spice isn't so much that it overwhelms tasting other dishes. Service was .... questionable. We initially orded sweet skinned duck, were told no more, then towards the end of our meal, saw a duck arrive at the table next to ours. Food was unquestionably good but if this happens again, will have to rethink my review.

    杂酱面 Szechuan Style Jja-jang-myeon
    Juliana R.

    This place is great! I loved every fish. The family style servings allows for sharing with a group and trying lots of dishes. I would get each of these items again but also saw lots of other dishes being ordered that I would like to go back for. The food came out very fast and piping hot.

    Cici C.

    Foods really good. Flavor is on the stronger side, but foods are made quite well. Noodles are thick and springy. Sauces are on point, and can get quite spicy. They are always super packed, so definitely show up early or you will have to wait. The Dan Dan mian had quite a bit of the sesame/nutty flavor but it's not exactly authentic, there's not much the numbing as I would've hoped, which is fine. The crispy tofu was pretty good too, small little cubes the size of like cheese cubes. The vegetable soup noodle is actually quite good, even tho it doesn't say spicy, they still use some white pepper that can still be considered spicy for kids. Overall, foods good but are quite pricy.

    Spicy fried chicken
    Barbara B.

    The best Szechuan food we have had in a long time. Everything we ordered was delicious. The portions were generous and very reasonably priced. We arrive 20 minutes before our friends and no one bothered us while we waited. The place was packed when we left at 6:30. I wish we lived closer!

    Wontons appetizer
    Kenny Z.

    Was in the Argyle area and decided to come to Yoo Yee to try their hand pulled noodles and needless to say, my noodle cravings were satisfied We went in the afternoon on a weekend and it was one of the more popular restaurant in the area. Needed to wait about 20 minutes but luckily there is both parking and a plaza to kill the time next door at the Tai Nam market center The pork ribs hand pulled noodles itself felt authentic - the noodles were wide and cooked to the perfect texture. The broth had a decent kick to it but no where near as spicy as I expected. Regardless, it was super flavorful and would say it was more savory than it was spicy Because they were fully serviced, it was pretty loud in there but our waiter still was able to take our orders in a timely manner and keep us taken care of. I would come back to Yoo Yee to try the beef noodles and other menu items next time - im not from the north side but it felt like a great place to offer Sichuan cuisine to those in an area without many other options

    Spicy beef Brisket Soup
    Tom G.

    I've been meaning to try Yoo Yee for some time and got my chance a few days ago. I'd like to point out a few things I deem important. Not only that, but I took a photo of the front of the restaurant because it can be confusing, since all the storefronts are lined up one after another. The enclosed photo was taken right in front of the business. Look for 4925 "E"; it sometimes looks closed. When I visited Yoo Yee, it was a little after 3 PM, and the waiter said we're closed until dinner time. Even though it says open 11: 30 to 9:30, the waiter said you have to wait about another 30 min before we reopen? ​ I ordered the Spicy braised beef; it was perfect, with plenty of homemade noodles. It can be a bit much if you're not used to the heat. The bowl is so big that you could share it with another person and an appetizer. It's a "no-frills" restaurant with pleasant fast service with contemporary music in the background. I will definitely go back.

    Scallion Pancake
    Sophia B.

    The food is always great here and one of my favorite spots in Chicago that I will always suggest to folks who visit. 10/10: scallion pancake - light and crispy 9/10: braised beef hand pulled noodles - noodles are delicious! -1 bc I'm not a braised beef person haha 9/10: popcorn chicken - love the spice 9/10: pork belly with garlic sauce - I'm typically not a pork belly person but it surprised me! The service is always quick and superb. Restaurant and bathroom is always nice and clean! It can get busy so plan to be on a waitlist!

    Inside (at 4pm on a Tuesday)
    Joy C.

    I cannot wait to go back! My friend and I met here for early dinner after work. We walked in right when they opened and they told us that there's a 15 to 20 minute- wait because the staff is eating first. We were seated right away while we waited so that's the good part. I wanted everything that I saw on the menu but for this first visit, we tried: Wontons in Chili Oil Sauce, Spicy Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup, and the Sweet-Skinned Duck. They were all prepared well, so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely go back to Yoo Yee and try other dishes. The service that we received was very efficient and pleasant. The place is not too big, but we got seated right away because we went there on a weekday at 4pm. 'Til next time :)

    Spicy Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup
    Kate M.

    Quite possibly the most perfect winter meal. We ordered Yoo Yee for delivery and I'm happy to report I've discovered my new favorite Chinese take out spot in my neighborhood! The star of the show is the spicy braised beef brisket soup. Tender beef in a yummy, spicy sauce with chewy hand pulled noodles. SO GOOD! The pork wontons and fried string beans came in a close second place. The wontons are served with a sweet/spicy sauce that was so flavorful and the green beans are a very large serving and fried to perfection. The only dish that didn't totally wow me was the lo mein. I would probably pass on this next time around. Everything was packaged super nicely and delivered well. I would love to dine in sometime soon to get the full experience!

    Fish Filet W/ Chili Oil Soup
    AJ L.

    I love this place! I've been twice already and it did not disappoint. There's usually a waitlist so I went a little earlier, then I was planning to eat and had to wait about 30 minutes. The second time, I just asked to sit at the bar and was seated immediately. The popcorn chicken is soooo good, I love the spice on it and it's just so crispy. Chili oil fish was also good but the longer it takes to eat it the more spicy it gets. Beef hand pulled noodles are also so yum, the spicy one is more flavorful but I don't handle spice too well. Beef and onion was actually so flavorful and although doesn't look like it, it's still numbing spicy. Would definitely recommend coming here if you're a fan of numbing spice and good Chinese food!

    Spicy Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup
    Katherine Y.

    super super busy and we were told it was going to be a 1 hour wait for a party of 2 around 7pm. we chose to sit at the bar because we were able to immediately sit since there were a couple open seats. the servers were hustling around because it seemed understaffed and the restaurant was super super busy, so it took us quite a while to get our order in. the food itself was pretty good! noodles were chewy and delightful and the meat was super tender. i hope im able to come back! i'll definitely have to be strategic about when to come though so hopefully the line won't be as bad.

    Wontons in Chili Oil Sauce

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    4.4(386 reviews)
    8.6 mi•Chinatown
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    Food is reasonably priced, came out fast, and the portion size was huge. Orange chicken entrée was…read moredelicious and could feed two people (unless you're starving). We were seated quickly, staff was very nice Giving four stars however because I got the beef brisket with curry, and while the food was good, there seemed to not be too much meat and the beef brisket and rather cartilage etc. There is no parking at the restaurant, I do not recommend parking on the street because you could get towed and need a permit but there is a parking lot for three dollars within the vicinity

    Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Yummy Yummy seems highly rated…read morealthough I found the food to be a signifcant notch lower than NYC Chinatown or even SF Chinatown. The restaurant is located next to the main strip and seems to have challenges with the health department annually... The interior of the restaurant is getting long in the tooth. Started off with the wonton beef brisket wide noodle soup. This was surprisingly quite lacklustre. The wontons didn't taste too fresh and the wide noodles were pretty stuck together...unsure of how fresh the noodles were either... The beef brisket was on the chewier side to my surprise... The highlight of the meal was the garlic snow pea tips. Portions were generous and this was stir-fried to perfection. The pot sticker skin was extremely thick and the meat inside wasn't super fresh either...yikes Upon payment, the waitress attempted to get cash from me. I obliged only when they agreed to a cash discount. ...seems rather odd to be so direct....

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    MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱 - WE ARE GOING TO CLOSE FOR VACATION
FROM AUG 17 - 25
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    MCCB Chicago 时尚食谱

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    8.3 mi•Chinatown
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    This is the place to eat in Chicago in my opinion, and has made every other restaurant look bad…read more it's the absolute best meal in the city, at a great price, with a super awesome staff. I bring everyone i know here at some point. Only negative thing to say is that i no longer feel anything about anywhere else that I eat. Im okay with that though, because in my opinion this is how you run a restaurant. They are always full, but it is always worth the wait!

    Sunday Funday with a fantastic first visit to a Chinatown gem!…read more I felt like Chinese food today, and rather than eating at my neighborhood regular, I wanted to go straight to Chinatown for the most delicious, authentic experience. Thanks to my deep dive and discovery on Yelp, MCCB turned out to be the perfect spot to achieve this. The restaurant has held its Michelin status for five years now, and for my first time visiting, the flavors here were incredible. Please note: the restaurant signage is not easily visible from the street since the storefront faces inward toward the mall plaza, and while looking for it, I ended up asking a local man and his wife for directions. He was so kind and welcoming that he unexpectedly left his wife on the sidewalk, my husband in the car, and walked me right across the street and into the mall to point it out from the inside! WAIT TIME: there is a 1 to 1.25 hour wait period to be seated for a table, and a $10 fee via credit card is required to secure your spot, which is then fully transferable to your bill upon checkout. The wait is a great time to walk, explore the shops, restaurants, all Chinatown has to offer, and get your steps and miles in! SERVICE: our first server, Allen, was a bit on the stiff, curt side, but overall nice. However, we had to move from a two-top table to a four-top to accommodate all the dishes we were trying. In that changeover, we were blessed to get one of the BEST servers there, Ashley, who made the experience wonderful. FOOD: we ordered an absolute feast, starting with three starters. The Cheng Du Style Dumplings were fantastic. The Crispy Crab Rangoons were actually not mini at all and had a great crunch. The Szechuan Style Cucumber was a bit underwhelming and a slight bit on the soft side for my tastes, as I prefer my veggies crunchy even when cooked. We ordered everything with the mild heat option so there was no overwhelming spice, just great flavor. For the main dishes, we started with the Cauliflower Flank Steak and added broccoli to it, which was a fantastic addition. It is cooked in an oyster sauce and has none of the standard sweeter seasonings of the other dishes. I chose this to balance a sweet and salty rationing across my dishes, finding that MCCB is a great place to get that perfect balance. The Chicken in Spicy Garlic Sauce was perfect with the mild heat option as well, and the Honey Black Pepper Flank Steak was also incredibly savory, tender, and good. We paired everything with garlic string beans, white rice, and a great jumbo shrimp fried rice. I preferred water, while my husband had a few Diet Cokes. The food comes out hot, fresh, and bursting with flavor. PARKING: parking is convenient--there is street parking or you can use the two north and south lots within walking distance. The north lot is on Archer and Wentworth, and the south lot is on Cermak and Wentworth. Validated parking is permitted for a maximum of 3 hours, and you will only pay $3 with the validation. Just make sure to stay within that time limit and get it validated, because if you go over the 3 hours or forget the validation, you will have to pay the full price for the lot. PRICE: the pricing here is very reasonable for a Michelin-recognized restaurant. Our dinner came out to just under $146 total, which offers phenomenal value given the large portions and top-tier quality. If you are seeking high-quality, delicious Sichuan food in Chinatown that completely lives up to its multi-year Michelin status, and can be customized perfectly to your spice comfort, this is a great place to go. Highly recommend and will return with family!

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    Chi Cafe - MaPo Tofu on Rice

    Chi Cafe

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    8.3 mi•Chinatown
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    Solid dinner here in Chicago Chinatown. We're visiting from out of town this weekend, and visited…read moreupon a recommendation from a friend. Our large group was accommodated easily, and we were served relatively quickly after an initial delay while we were waiting for someone to come by. Food came soon after that. We ordered a wide range of things: honey shrimp, beef tripe, pork intestine, Hong Kong style fried noodles. Everything here is solid and delicious. Portions are reasonable too. Ambience is nice, clean, and modern. Only issue while we were here is that some in our group tried to order their baked chicken over spaghetti and they were out of spaghetti. Interesting basic ingredient to be short on here, but rice was not a bad substitute. Would definitely come back here if ever back in Chicago!

    Chi Cafe has been a Chinatown staple for as long as I can remember. Back before covid, it was the…read morego-to spot before a night out or after the clubs because they stayed open 24 hours on weekends. You can always count on Chi Cafe for a satisfying meal when hungover. Things have definitely changed over the years. After COVID, the hours became more limited, and the neighborhood has faced challenges that have unfortunately affected the area's late-night scene. It's sad but Chi Cafe still delivers when you're craving quick, comforting food. Whether it's a bowl of noodles, , baked rice dishes, Hong Kong-style cafe classics, or a late-night snack, the menu has plenty of options that satisfy those comfort food cravings. It's the kind of place where you know exactly what you're getting, and sometimes that's exactly what you want. The biggest downside is that prices have increased noticeably over the years while portions seem to have gone in the opposite direction. What used to feel like an incredible value now feels like a clear case of shrinkflation. The portions are smaller, and the bill is definitely higher than it used to be, which can be a little disappointing for longtime customers who remember the old days. Even with those changes, I still find myself coming back here just not as often. There's a nostalgia factor that's hard to replace, and the food continues to hit the spot when I'm looking for something warm, filling, and familiar. For me, Chi Cafe remains one of those places that may not be quite what it used to be, but it's still worth visiting when you're in the neighborhood and looking for a dependable meal.

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    View from our spacious booth

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    Boiled fish fillet

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