The Peninsula hotel’s swanky Chinese restaurant presents skyline views and upscale versions of classic dishes. Dim sum it up with crab shumai and lobster and chicken dumplings with black truffle or feast on dinner specials like shredded duck in XO sauce and wok-fried scallops in black truffle sauce. The prices may seem high compared to other places, but the quality of the food is undeniable. Order carryout through OpenTable.

This veggie-centric stir fry spot has locations in River North and the Loop. Guests can order bowls like “Everyday Eat Right” (Thai basil, brown rice, onions, broccoli, peppers, carrots, choice of protein) and “Earth, Curry and Fire” (chili coconut curry, white rice, kale, onions, carrots, peppers, crispy egg, choice of protein). For those who prefer to cook at home, Brightwok also sells five-minute meal kits for two or four people. Place carryout and delivery orders here.

Lettuce Entertain You’s pan-Asian specialist has an approachable menu consisting of items like potstickers, orange chicken, kung pao beef, and sweet and sour shrimp. Order here carryout and delivery.

Dim sum expert MingHin Cuisine provides traditional Cantonese small dishes to enjoy at home. All six of the restaurant’s locations have reopened so that Chicagoans can get their fill of siu mai, shrimp dumplings, barbecue pork buns, chicken feet, congee, and much more. Online ordering is available here.

The team behind renowned dumpling maker Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings opened this downtown spin-off in 2019. Unlike the original, Jiao offers quick-service ordering so the food is ready in minutes. The menu features eight types of dumplings, which are available steamed or pan fried, a few appetizers, and cold tea drinks. Customers can order carryout through the restaurant’s mobile app or use third party services for delivery.

Hidden away in the basement food court of Richland Center mall, Shan Shaan Taste dabbles in cuisine from the Shaanxi province. Owner Richard Zhou’s signature dish is liangpi — cold skin noodles made in-house and topped with cucumbers, black vinegar, raw garlic, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and chili oil. Those same noodles can also be prepared stir-fried or with soup. Other highlights include rou jia mo, Chinese-style burgers featuring cumin beef or lamb sandwiched between griddled fleatbread. Call 312-375-3122 for carryout; delivery orders can be placed through third party services. 

Sip on a variety of refreshing beverages at Chinese bubble tea chain Tsaocaa. Customers can mix their drinks with fruits or try cheese tea, a popular food trend featuring a foamy top layer of milk, cream cheese, and salt. There are also snacks like fried chicken and egg waffles on the menu. Delivery and takeout orders can be placed online.

The popular pan-Asian eatery is most known for its bubble teas and smoothies. Guests have a vast amount of fruits and toppings to customize their drinks with, while generous portions of noodles and proteins served over rice are the stars on the food side. Order here for pickup and delivery.

Focusing on the food from the Shaanxi province in Northern China, this Chinatown spot makes hand-stretched noodles, fried skewers, and delectable flatbread sandwiches filled with meats like cumin lamb and marinated pork. Online ordering is available through Xi’an Cuisine’s site.

Mouth-numbing spices draw diners into this small and bustling Sichuan restaurant. Crank up the heat with highlights such as Chongqing popcorn chicken tossed with fries, stir-fried “fatty” beef, and jumbo shrimp dry hot pot. Call 312-929-2212 for carryout; delivery is available through third party services.

The longstanding Chinatown restaurant serves an array of Cantonese staples as well as dim sum between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The daily $7.95 lunch specials are also delicious bargains. Click here to order.

Located above a grocery store on a side street off of Wentworth Avenue, Original Triple Crown (not to be confused with Triple Crown) is the place to go for a late-night bite. Seafood dishes and the “hundred flavored” beef, chicken, and shrimp are notable standouts. Order here for delivery and carryout, or call 312-791-1030.

Michelin Bib Gourmand designee Daguan Noodle specializes in a host of rice noodle soups. Diners choose a broth and protein and receive the ingredients at the table, where they’re then cooked in a hot stone pot. The comforting dish is perfect for winter and can be paired with a beef or pork bun. Order pickup here or use third party services for delivery.