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What It Is: Enjoy a grand view of the Chicago skyline while partaking in dim sum at this South Archer Avenue favorite. But here it's one of the more unique items, and may be tailed by the equal parts spicy and sour pickle- and fish-soup, which packs a wallop for such a wee bowl.” Meat or fish cooked over applewood charcoal originated as a street food in Chongqing. What Our Inspectors Say: “You’ll understand the name once you catch sight of their menu-it’s a bible brimming with delicious selections leaning toward spicy Sichuan flavors. What It Is: Modern Chinese Cookbook is the explanation behind the acronym of this modern retreat, tucked inside the sprawling Chinatown Square. Then, a sweet and sour sauce offsets the funky flavor of quick-fried intestine, tripe and liver while pickled cabbage and pork meatball soup, boosted by tofu and noodles, is a welcome warmer on cold days.” Thin slices of lamb kidney are stir-fried, their mild flavor boosted by copious amounts of cumin and red chilies. What Our Inspectors Say: “Though the lengthy menu offers plenty of usual suspects (think scallion pancakes and mapo tofu), it’s also chock-full of Chinese dishes that will make any offal lover’s day. What It Is: A family-run favorite in Bridgeport.

Consuming this creation is great fun too, with a tray of vegetables and choice of protein-perhaps Chinese potted meats or flaky shrimp cake? Then, drop those bouncy rice noodles into the bubbling pot and wait for the magic to unfold.” What Our Inspectors Say: “The broth is prepared daily and whether you choose sour or spicy, or even the pig intestine and oxtail version, it tastes like liquid gold. What It Is: Open for lunch and dinner daily, the Chinatown eatery on South Wentworth Avenue specializes in noodle soups. For dinner, the tea-flavored chicken brined for two whole days, is the very essence of tenderness.” Following this, creamy, steamed sea bass may be paired with pickled peppers, fragrant ginger, scallions and cilantro. Jellyfish is cut into tiny slivers and laced with a heavenly blend of chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns. What Our Inspectors Say: “While there's delicious dim sum to be had, diners would do well to try their hand at the impressive specialty menu.

AMBIANCE CHICAGO FULL

We hope you’ll make a night out of it, and would love to have you begin your evening any time after the doors open at 4:30pm.What It Is: This sleek Chinatown restaurant features a full modern bar (not common for the area) as well as on-site parking.

Once dinner begins your server will guide you and your guests through the culinary experience ahead! Your family style menu includes 13 dishes created by Chef Stephanie and designed to showcase the best of our seasonally-changing menu, which will always take into account any dietary needs. You can choose to begin your evening with a beverage of your choice: beer, wine, champagne or a signature cocktail. It is also home to the amazing selection of our wines and has its own sound & lighting system that can be adjusted to fit each party’s needs. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll find a cozy and candle lit room that echoes the casual, rustic atmosphere of the main dining room. You and your guests will be led downstairs, through the restaurant and into the “staff only” halls of the Goat. The UG is not your typical private dining space. The UG can accommodate up to 24 guests seated around one large table and up to 26 guests seated around two tables. The “Underground Goat” opened on Decemand has been catering to a wide variety of special events from business meetings to engagements and everything in between ever since.