Best Pan Asian Food In Chicago

Looking for that Asian cuisine right here in Chicago? Look no further than these unique restaurants featuring both original and authentic recipes. There is something for everyone here, from vegetarian-friendly menus to fine dining.

Tsang Pan-Asian Cuisine

1512 N LaSalle Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 867-7297
tsangpanasian.com

With a menu that includes everything from Thai, Szechuan, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, Hunan, Vietnamese, Cantonese and more, anyone is sure to find a dish they'll love. Chef Tsang offers both authentic and original dishes, taking the best styles of cooking from each Asian region and making it his own.

Happy Chef Dim Sum House

2164 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 808-3689
happychefdimsumhouse.com

Happy Chef serves some of the most delicious dim sum dishes. Dim sum are small dishes that you can share almost like the Spanish tapas. From delicious pork dumplings filled with exotic flavors or luscious egg tarts it can satisfy your authentic taste buds. Happy Chef also serves family style Cantonese and Mandarin dishes and depending on the combo menus, you can get a free additional dish of dungeness crabs or lobster. Enjoy some delicious Asian delicacies right here in Chicago.

Red Light

820 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-8880
www.redlight-chicago.com

Chef Jackie is the main attraction at Red Light. Watch as she prepares each individual meal in the exhibition kitchen in the warm atmosphere of Red Light. Jackie artfully prepares dishes that incorporate seasonal Chinese, French, Thai and other Asian ingredients and techniques. A tasting menu is also available, which includes six to eight courses, desert and you can request wine pairing as well.

Zen Noodles & Sushi

1852 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-8300
www.zennoodlesushi.com

Zen Noodles & Sushi offers delicious sushi and rice and noodle dishes from Thailand, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, Singapore, and Laos. Service is fast and the food is delicious. Zen will let you bring your own alcohol, but still has a full bar if you forget your own.

Pot Pan

1362 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 862-6990
www.potpanthai.com

When you walk into PotPan, you'll find a welcoming décor and staff. There are two seating levels highlighted with decorative woodwork and copper. The food is mostly Thai, and they offer vegetarian versions to each meal. PotPan also prides themselves on not using MSG in their meals and only using vegetable oil.