Happy Chef Dim Sum House
(312) 808-3689
2164 S Archer Ave
Chicago,
IL
60616
41.8535
-87.6338
Neighborhoods: Armour Square (Chinatown), South Side
What People Are Saying About Happy Chef Dim Sum House
The Editor
Valerie Moloney
Citysearch
The Scene
The sparse, L-shaped space buzzes with chatter of families and couples who practically know the menu by heart. To the left of the entrance, a dining room with round tables seats large parties, while another dining area to the right accommodates smaller groups. Two tanks filled with blue crabs and lobsters seem to be the only attempts at decoration. Friendly servers tend to a mix of Cantonese speakers and tourists.
The Food
It's no surprise that this spot is packed--you could easily feed a family of four for under $30. Chewy pork-filled, crab or shrimp dumplings and the pan-fried taro cake are addictive, while more adventurous choices such as beef tripe in ginger sauce or chicken feet marinated in hoisin sauce remind diners that they're in Chinatown. Don't leave without trying the savory steamed rice roll stuffed with beef, deliciously sweetened by a soy/ginger sauce.
User Reviews
Anonymous
December 09, 2008
This is one of my favorite Dim Sum places in Chicago! The pork dumplings and egg tarts are so delicious! This place is usually always crowed but it is definitely worth the wait! If you are looking for a good Dim Sum place in Chicago, this is defiantly the place to go!
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chi_girl821
November 20, 2006
You can never go wrong at Happy Chef. The food there is very authentic and almost everything tastes good, considering there extensive menu. The only downfall is it can get pretty busy so there may be a short wait or the waitstaff is not always as attentive as you'd like.
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sdollx
October 25, 2006
In my opinion one of the best and most authentic places for Chinese cuisine. The food hasn't been diluted for the American palate. This is where you go for dim sum.
read full reviewThe Details on Happy Chef Dim Sum House
The Extras:
Don't like dim sum? A separate menu of heartier entrees is also available.
Know Before You Go:
Prices, which range between $1 and $3, are not listed on the dim sum menu. If you have a question about costs, ask before you order.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Hidden Find, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
