Chinatown Square Association — Attraction in Chicago

Chinese food court, works late, authentic, you can actually see each kitchen, each chef, and some of the dishes before ordering. They cook fast on order. Do your research before ordering. I was in a hurry and didn't realize that the soup is going to be hot. Next time will order dumplings - they cool faster. They also have a place with all sorts of chinese kabobs - tiny ones on tiny wood skewers. I liked the new Chinese style - some of the places were super clean and modern. Two girls - apparently daughters of the chef moms were waiting - both clean, one with a super-modern mac book. Another with a modern big screen video player. — at...

Coming from Washington, DC where we have a fake Chinatown (It's a commercial area of town with brands like Gap and Old Navy. It's only Chinatown because each store has Chinese characters on the sign!), I was hoping for a more authentic Chinatown experience. I left Chinatown Square a little disappointed. Chinatown Square is just a few blocks of Chinese restaurants that cater to Chicago's Chinese population, but that's it. In the center, there's a circle with all the zodiac signs and then an arch nearby. That's it. If you're a tourist, I say save the time and skip Chinatown unless you really want a good bubble tea (I...

Chinatown is great. Going here makes for a wonderful day trip. Spend your time going through the shops and pick up items from the far east. I always stop to check out the markets and bring home some new food to cook. There are dozens of little restaurants dotted along the way, where you could grab a bite to eat after your shopping. For a special treat, check the website and time your visit with a cultural event or holiday. I love taking the water taxi from downtown, dropping you off at...