Crying Tiger

"This restaurant is definitely worth the hype! My friends and I were thrilled to snag a last minute dinner reservation on a weekday. From the moment we walked in, we were in awe of the beautiful decor and spacious layout. After checking in with the host, we were seated right away, and our server immediately made us feel welcomed. She even shared in our excitement about finally getting to try this place, which set a great tone for the night. We started with the pork belly, which was incredibly flavorful and perfectly crispy, honestly the best bite of the entire meal. We also ordered the prawn toast, which had a natural sweetness that paired beautifully with the dipping sauce. For our main dishes, we chose the shaking beef, clay pot lobster pad thai, khao soi, and chili crisp barbecue chicken. Everything was delicious, but the khao soi was the clear standout. It was rich and bold, with just the right balance of sweetness and mild heat. We ended our meal with the “Crying Tiger,” featuring wild Thai banana with foster sauce coated in chocolate. It was just as delicious as it was beautiful, and the presentation was truly delightful. We left completely stuffed and already looking forward to coming back again!"

"All the dishes were great, service was excellent. The atmosphere and vibes were awesome. Worth the hassle of getting a reservation"

"Stopped in after work to snag some bar seats. There were three of us and we got two seats immediately and after about 30 minutes we were able to get the third. We were still able to order and share dessert while we waited for that third chair so that was nice. We worked backward by starting with the famous crying tiger dessert. Definitely a must try. We weren't even sure we were going to order dinner but based on how everything smelled, and because we weren't sure when we would be back, we did. The dishes are big and meant for sharing. The crispy rice basic chicken was flavorful but extremely spicy. The spice level was a bit much for me. I highly recommend the Wagyu short rib curry with crispy noodles. It had a small kick but was very flavorful and the creaminess along with the mixture of textures made the dish extremely comforting on a cold Chicago evening. A friend asked if it was worth the hype and I responded yes and no. While, it's a solid spot, I really don't think it's worth going nuts trying to make a reservation for it. Try walking in and sitting at the bar at a less busy time or wait for some of the hype to die down before you try to go."

"I can’t wait to visit Chicago again and come back here. The atmosphere was everything. The decor was so beautiful and maximalist. Great design. The food was so good and the service was amazing. The young lady was so helpful with the menu. I really appreciate her effort. Thank you again."

"What a meal! This was easily a top 5 meal of the year. Literally everything was excellent! For the table, we shared the prawn toast app. This had a perfect crunch and heat level from the sauce. The wagyu short rib curry, lobster pad Thai, and chili crisp chicken were all incredible! Don’t sleep on this place!"