Happy Chef Dim Sum House
Chicago, IL 60616-1514
Phone: (312) 808-3689
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Cermak Road
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Cermak/Chinatown
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-2am
Editorial Review for Happy Chef Dim Sum House – by Valerie Moloney
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.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoPrices, 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.
The ExtrasDon't like dim sum? A separate menu of heartier entrees is also available.
User Reviews for Happy Chef Dim Sum House
11/20/2006 Posted by chi_girl821
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.
Pros: The food!
Cons: Can get pretty busy
10/25/2006 Posted by sdollx
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.
