Minghin - Chicago

I'm giving this place a 5-star review because the portion sizes for lunch are an excellent value for the price, and the food was delicious as well. I tried the... read more I'm giving this place a 5-star review because the portion sizes for lunch are an excellent value for the price, and the food was delicious as well. I tried the General Tso's chicken.

I came here for dinner one night while in Chicago. I was with a party of four and we decided to walk here from our hotel and enjoy the evening air. After quite... read more I came here for dinner one night while in Chicago. I was with a party of four and we decided to walk here from our hotel and enjoy the evening air. After quite a few twists and turns, staircases and a few elevators we arrived at the restaurant which is tucked away in a small alcove between buildings. I'm an explorer, so the roundabout way of getting there was right up my alley. Looking at the restaurant from the entrance it almost looked like it was closed at first. Upon walking in, there was a bar and some seating available in a small dining area. It seemed so empty and I wondered if it was closing soon, as it looked so neat and quiet with no staff to be seen other than one person behind the bar. I was in for another twist and turn as the person behind the bar greeted us and took us around a corner into a dining area that was packed with people and very vibrant. I caught a glimpse of the skyline through some windows across the dining room. Unfortunately, we were seated on the opposite end of the restaurant. We were brought complimentary tea, which was really good. Instead of a hard copy menu, we were brought a tablet to order off of a digital menu. It's an interesting concept but between multiple people trying to order off of one tablet, it felt a bit cumbersome. Unfortunately, the party I was with, was not in the mood for dim sum or a family style dinner, so we ordered separate plates. We did order some egg rolls for the table which came out quickly and tasted freshly made. I opted for the Beef Brisket with Eggplant and an Avocado Smoothie. The Avocado Smoothie had a good flavor and was not too thick or too runny. It wasn't overly sweet either. The Beef Brisket with Eggplant was also good. The brisket was tender and the eggplant was juicy. The sauce was thick and had a strong but good flavor. It was a large portion, so it was a challenge to finish by myself. After the main meal, we ordered some Baked Creamy Egg Yolk Buns, which were delicious. The service is very minimalist which is not an issue. The waitstaff did not come to the table very often unless called over. The food was good, service quick and the ambiance was vibrant and family friendly. When I'm in Chicago again I'll have to stop by again and sample their dim sum menu.

There's a reason they earned a Michelin Guide award. read more There's a reason they earned a Michelin Guide award.

What can I say? The food is incredible and the service is exceptional! You have to try it— the chicken feet and the duck are absolutely out of this world! read more What can I say? The food is incredible and the service is exceptional! You have to try it— the chicken feet and the duck are absolutely out of this world!

Love it here so tasty! Fun view too! We got some dim sum items and their mongonlin beef and chicken fried rice. Too good to pass! read more Love it here so tasty! Fun view too! We got some dim sum items and their mongonlin beef and chicken fried rice. Too good to pass!