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4.6
Exceptional(756)
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• Southeast asian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 150 times today
Located in Chicago's River North, Crying Tiger is a celebration of the bold, diverse flavors of Southeast Asia, and the first collaboration between James Beard Finalist Chef Thai Dang and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. The space, designed by David Collins Studio, merges the vibrant energy of Southeast Asian night markets with Chicago's architectural character, featuring a photo-worthy tiger rendered in hand-glazed ceramic tiles, a winter garden, and a 10-seat semi-private dining room.The menu showcases shareable dishes inspired by Chef Dang's travels across Bangkok, Vietnam, and beyond. Highlights include Prawn Toast Youtiao, Clay Pot Lobster Pad Thai, and Grilled Wagyu Beef Nam Tok, alongside curries and inventive desserts from Netflix's School of Chocolate winner, Pastry Chef Juan Gutierrez.The cocktail program from Beverage Director Kevin Beary balances craft and creativity with an equal number of cocktails and zero-proof beverages inspired by Thai and Vietnamese café culture.
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4.3
Awesome(183)
€€€€
• Southeast asian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 3 times today
Muan Jai Thai Kitchen is a Thai casual dining restaurant in Chicago serving comfort-food favorites and bold street-style dishes. Our menu celebrates balance—spicy, savory, and aromatic recipes prepared with fresh ingredients. From classic curries to modern creations, every plate is unpredictably delicious and crafted to share the heart of Thai cuisine.
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4.6
Exceptional(117)
€€€€
• Southeast asian • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 2 times today
Cebu in Lakeview East is a culinary gem that offers a genuine taste of Southeast Asian cuisine with a modern twist. Rooted in the rich traditions of the Philippines, Cebu skillfully blends time-honored recipes with contemporary techniques, creating a dining experience that's both authentic and innovative. Diners rave about the "amazing lechon," praised for its crispy skin and tender meat, reminiscent of what you'd savor in Cebu, Philippines. The ube waffles and chicken are a delightful fusion that surprises and satisfies. With "excellent service" and a "warm, inviting atmosphere," Cebu is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Filipino-inspired delights.
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  • melissaGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Crying Tiger was phenomenal!! We worth the hype. We got a last minute reservation and celebrated a birthday with red chili dumplings, duck panang curry, crying tiger ribeye and lobster pad thai. Everything was amazing and we received a free birthday sweet treat at the end. Thank you!
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    Crying Tiger$$$$• Southeast Asian• River North (Chicago)
    4.6
  • Ava
    Tucson •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 31 Jul 2026
    The restaurant was clean, organized, and clearly intentionally detailed from staff. Price was great for the food that we got. On the topic of food it was flavorful, authentic, and very yummy! Nuanced Jai trust you will see me again. Definitely a place worth considering when friends are in town or to go on the regular for some quality Thai food. Staff was patient and kind. 
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    Muan Jai Thai Kitchen$$$$• Thai• River North (Chicago)
    4.3
  • Tony
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Dec 2025
    Loved the ube offerings from the Ube latte, to the Ube chicken and waffles and the Ube French toast. Pro tip instead of putting the Ube sauce that came with my chicken and waffles with the waffles, I saved it for the French toast and it was amazing.
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    Cebu$$$$• Filipino• Lakeview / East Lakeview
    4.6
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