Ben Pao

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52 W. Illinois
Chicago, IL 60610

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(312) 222-1888
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Ben Pao - Chicago, IL
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We contacted the restaurant before our recent trip to Chicago to find out a bit more about their Gluten Free dishes. We have not been able to find a good sweet and sour chicken...

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The ambience is nice. This is a good place to go if you've got a group of people who want to try something different but not too different.

good ambience 11/3/2003

The ambience is nice. This is a good place to go if you've got a group of people who want to try something different but not too different. more
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great Chinese food 11/17/2002

This is a favorite place in Chicago for Chinese food. The flavors are distinct and delicious. Service is good, but you might want reservations on the weekend - it's a popular place. Although seating is not "secluded", it doesn't feel like others are paying attention beyond their own tables. Pros: delicious food, good service, fun place more
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Great Date Place 11/8/2002

From the moment you walk in the door, you know you're going to impress your date. The walls of softly cascading water and the dark colors create a very romantic and serene environment. I highly recommend the duck. It's one of my favorite dishes and so often it's a gamble to order. Even in China Town you cant be sure youll get decent cuts. I've had it several times here, and each time the portions were plump and moist. You cant help the fat on duck...but here at Ben Pao you get nice chunks of meat with each slice. It's served with steamed dumplings and dipping sauce - it's fabulous. They also offer a satay bar (reasonably priced) with a good variety of choices. The orange jasmine tea is a nice twist as well. I definitely recommend everyone give this place a try. You won't be disappointed. Pros: Great Atmosphere, High Quality Food Cons: Some Slow Service more
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Best in the Country 11/8/2002

Having traveled extensivly with work... I came across Ben Pao through a friend. Having eaten there for lunch on Friday, I went home, took my Wife to dinner that Saturday and back with friends Sunday. Favorite dishs include Seasame Chicken and the Fireball Shrimp more
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Yummy! 11/2/2002

We found this to be the best Chinese foor we have ever had. Our successive trips to Chicago have all drawn us to Ben Pao! more
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Beautiful Ambiance, Mediocre Food 10/13/2002

This was a beautiful restaurant, and I was impressed when brought here on a first date. However, the service was average and the food wasn't very tasty. I have had much better Chinese food in Chicago. Pros: Great ambiance, Great location Cons: Average food more
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AWESOME FOOD GREAT LOCATION 8/12/2002

This place has it all, great food, great atmoshpre. I can't get enough. Before I'm done with my food I'm thinking about what I anm going to have the next time. Try the satay........all of them. Oh yeah the green beans are to die for. Pros: FOOD, SERVICE Cons: No waiting area, FIRE STATION, FIRE TRUCKS more
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Best Chinese Food in the City 7/27/2002

Ben Pao has the best Chinese food in Chicago. They have just updated their menu and everything is delicious. On top of the food, the atmosphere is beautiful. It is very relaxing and tranquil. My husband and I enjoy dining there several times a week. It blows PF Changs away! Give it a try. Pros: Inexpensive, Great atmosphere/dec, Romantic booths Cons: Not great for kids, Across from firehouse, Long waits w/no reso more
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Sexy atmosphere 5/30/2002

This is a very art deco type restaurant. I liked the tropical drinks and my food was very good. Nice place to take a first date. Cons: parking more
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  • The drama, excitement, and pleasures of a vast and ancient land have been transported to this expansive, comfortable, modern setting. At Ben Pao, your experience is both luxurious and relaxed. Savor China's great culinary treasures in unpretentious, enjoyable creations in a meal filled with wonderful flavors and beautiful accents.

    Articulate servers and a menu that clearly describes the best dishes of Mongolian, Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Sichuan cuisines let you easily select a meal that is everything you want it to be, whether your taste runs to familiar favorites or bold new adventures.

    Marvelous, Asian-accented, fun-inspired beverages and a range of scrumptious world-cuisine desserts start and end meals with laughs and treats.

Editorial

  • In Short
    The black-and-red color scheme is lightened by blond wood, gold walls and high-tech, Asian-inspired light fixtures. The menu offers inspired versions of traditional regional dishes, including a wide variety of starters--from satays and pot stickers to spring rolls and peanut noodle salad--that make this a great place for grazing. Popular entrees include black peppered shrimp, sesame chicken and Mongolian beef.

  • 9/7/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
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