Best Chinese Restaurants in Lincoln Park (60614)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Chengdu Impression - Lincoln Park
Authentic Sichuan cuisine with proper numbing-spicy balance outside of Chinatown
Notable Picks
The original location of this acclaimed Sichuan specialist delivers fiery, numbing ma la dishes that rival anything in Chinatown. The mala fish filet and cold noodle salad with Sichuan chili sauce have earned devoted followings among both Chinese expats and adventurous diners seeking authentic regional flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mala Fish Filet, Cold Noodle Salad, Mapo Tofu
What makes it special: Authentic Sichuan cuisine with proper numbing-spicy balance outside of Chinatown
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Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
This Inner Mongolian-style hot pot destination draws crowds for its rich, flavorful broths that need no dipping sauce. The AYCE option at $29 includes premium lamb cuts and an impressive self-serve bar with vegetables, seafood, and a build-your-own sauce station.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Shoulder Slices, Spicy Szechuan Broth, Handmade Beef Meatballs
What makes it special: Mongolian-style hot pot with broths so flavorful no dipping sauce is needed
#3
D Cuisine
8.0
A MingHin veteran's dim sum destination serves Hong Kong-style classics all day in a sleek Lincoln Park setting. The early-bird special with sub-$1 dumplings from 8am to noon weekdays is a neighborhood steal, while weekend siu mai and BBQ pork buns satisfy any craving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Siu Mai, BBQ Pork Buns, Pan-Fried Pot Stickers
What makes it special: All-day dim sum without Chinatown lines or weekend chaos
Worthy Picks
7.9
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Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
A 30+ year Lincoln Park institution delivers reliable American-Chinese comfort food with generous portions at neighborhood prices. The crab rangoons are locally famous—regulars swear they're the best in the city—and the lunch specials remain a budget-friendly steal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Rangoons, General Tso's Chicken, Mongolian Beef
What makes it special: Three decades of consistent neighborhood Chinese at wallet-friendly prices
7.8
A Lincoln Park fixture since 1993, this Pan-Asian veteran balances quality Chinese entrees with a full sushi bar. The sesame chicken has decade-long devotees, while the quiet dining room and outdoor patio make it a versatile neighborhood standby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sesame Chicken, Singapore Noodles, Neptune's Delight
What makes it special: Over 30 years of consistent Pan-Asian quality in one neighborhood spot
7.7
A theatrical Chengdu-themed newcomer brings street food energy to Lincoln Park with SanXingDui-inspired decor and handmade Sichuan specialties. The spicy beef noodle soup and vermicelli dishes showcase bold, layered flavors in an immersive cultural setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, Three Cannon, Dan Dan Noodles
What makes it special: Immersive Chengdu street food experience with museum-quality decor
#7
China Wok
7.6
Opened in late 2023 by alums of the beloved New China Station, this newcomer has quickly earned devoted fans for its authentic Szechuan cooking. The dry chili fish fillet and cumin lamb channel NCS glory, while the eggplant in garlic sauce has been called "sublime perfection."
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry Chili Fish Fillet, Cumin Lamb, Eggplant in Garlic Sauce
What makes it special: New China Station spiritual successor with authentic Szechuan flavors
A Lincoln Park legend since 1983, owner Dee Kang's 40-year-old institution now operates as carry-out and delivery only but maintains the quality that earned generations of devotees. The Mongolian beef and string green beans remain comfort food benchmarks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mongolian Beef, String Green Beans, Crab Rangoons
What makes it special: 40 years of family-owned consistency from Korean-Chinese owner Dee Kang