These 6 on the map
The 6 restaurants on this page, pinned where they actually are. Tap a marker to see which one it is — all 20 are on the map in the Whosly app.
Where to eat
Chinatown is best for Sichuan and dumplings, Argyle Street for pho and roast duck. The rest are spread across the West Loop, Logan Square, Lakeview and Pilsen.
6 of the 20
Lao Sze Chuan
ChinatownSichuan Chinese restaurant$$Tony Hu's original Chinatown dining room for Sichuan heat: dry chili chicken, Chengdu dumplings and plenty of numbing peppercorn. Bring a group so you can cover more of the menu.
Sun Wah BBQ
UptownCantonese Chinese restaurant$$Family-run Hong Kong barbecue on Argyle for nearly 40 years, and a James Beard America's Classic since 2018: roast duck and pork by the pound, or the Beijing duck dinner, carved and served in three courses. Try the ginger mojito.
Kasama
Ukrainian VillageFilipino restaurant$$$$Genie Kwon and Tim Flores's Filipino bakery-restaurant, the first Filipino spot anywhere to earn a Michelin star, and a two-star since 2025. Days are counter service for pastries and breakfast until 2 or sellout; dinner is a tasting menu.
Momotaro Izakaya
West LoopJapanese restaurant$$$$Boka's Japanese restaurant: sushi and robata in the main room, a dim izakaya downstairs for whisky, sake and snacks. Down there, order the Momo Royale: two patties tucked into a bao bun made in-house, and one of the best burgers in the city. Friday lunch brings bento boxes.
HaiSous
PilsenVietnamese restaurant$$$Thai Dang's Pilsen Vietnamese kitchen, a 2026 James Beard nominee, made for sharing: whole grilled fish, charcoal skewers, wings glazed in fish-sauce caramel. For a group, the Grand Tasting Menu brings nine dishes shared across the table.
Andy's Thai Kitchen
LakeviewThai restaurant$$Andy Aroonrasameruang's Lakeview kitchen: boat noodles, yentafo, his own pork-and-rice sausage and som tum. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
The other 14
The 20 are spread across 11 neighborhoods. Chinatown (3), Logan Square (3), West Loop (3), Lakeview (2), Lincoln Square (2) and Uptown (2) have the most; Avondale, Pilsen, River North, Ukrainian Village and West Town have one each.
+14 more in the app
Northern Chinese dumplings, an eight-seat sushi counter, Korean barbecue at the table, Kerala cooking in Avondale, a BYOB Thai room under the Brown Line, and more.
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Common questions
Where is the best Chinese food in Chicago?
What is the best Thai restaurant in Chicago?
Which Chicago neighborhood is best for Asian restaurants?
What are the best Asian restaurants in downtown Chicago?
Where can I see all 20?
All 20, on your own map
This page is 6 of them. The Chicago Asian pack in Whosly has all 20 — add it and every one drops onto your map, ready to save, rate and turn into a plan your friends RSVP to from a text, no app needed to answer. The pack is included with Planner Pro.
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