Dolo Restaurant
2222 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616
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2222 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL, 60616 - Phone (331) 481-6879
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:00 am - 12:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Â¥ W.
At last, a clean, modern upscale Chinese restaurant that serves amazing food! I was there tonight with my family of 10, including 2 young kids. They gave us a private room with 2 TVs. We ordered the combination seafood platter, orange chicken, garlic on choy, bacon wrapped oysters, bacon string beans and beef chow fun. Their crawfish were large high quality comparable to New Orleans. Crab legs were cooked to perfection where you can still taste the crab along with just enough Cajun spice. The quality of freshness from the seafood to the vegetables can't be beat by any Chinese restaurant I've been to. The balance flavors in the sauces and spices were perfectly blended and not overpowering at all. One thing to mention that I was quite impressive was their jasmine rice! Unlike most restaurants that serves cheap low quality rice available that's yellowish, dry and barely swallow-able , Dolo's jasmine rice was aromatic and perfectly cooked. Their service is attentive and accommodating. I'm looking forward to come back for their grand opening to experience their full menu. I've eaten at many Chinese Restaurants and this is the first and only that I took the time to write a review.
(5)JJ W.
Went during a weekday evening and the service was very slow. Food was nothing special and too salty.
(3)Jun W.
The sticky rice was good and I like how it contain peanuts. As for the country style noodle, basically a Singapore style noodle, the dish is cooked with big shrimps and a good portion of pork so that does make up for it being so pricey. The cost of the beef chow fun is close to the prices that you could find at other places, if you want something not as pricey and good. Overall, the food was delicious and high quality. The service was good too; my water was constantly refilled. I do want to add that the place was filled with people in their 20's, so you might feel out of place if you are eating with your parents versus with friends or out on a date.
(3)Cathy L.
Service was not bad whatsoever and friendly we ordered crawfish and crab legs and everything was delicious really enjoyed the crawfish sauce. Definately will be back.
(4)Lulu L.
The best food I've had in chicago! Creative, well-prepared, and tasty! We came here in three days ago and our food was all delicious. The staff were all super friendly and attentive to us. And also, I loved the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant. It feel very trendy, fresh, and lively. Oh, easy to find parking.
(5)Kara E.
Met my friend and came here for drinks and dinner after work last Friday. We each ordered Pina Coladas - because reasons. The drinks were delicious - light and tropical. My friend got some sort of shrimp dish that she enjoyed while I got some fried noodles with beef that was tasty. Service was a touch slow but our waiter was so nice. The space is really beautiful. Definitely hitting this up again.
(5)Xiaochen C.
Hands down the best Chinese food I have tried in Chicago!! French beef tenderloin, and lobster change my life!:) Other dishes we tried were very fresh and tasty too. The dinning environment and the customer service are much better compared to most Chinatown restaurants. I am so happy to find this place. Will definitely come back!
(5)Sandra L.
Ok...I wrote a review about the dimsum. They recommended the crawfish....just one word! AWESOME!!!!! I really love the sauce they use and the sweetcorn and potatoes really tastes great. Gotta try it!!! Btw...I would of uploaded a pic but I ate it too fast and it does get messy! Haha
(5)Rosanna L.
A-OK. A run down of what we ordered: Spicy jelly fish - decent flavor, has a kick to it Seafood platter - the seafood all tasted fresh and it was a good amount of food. The broth was okay, it has a more citrusy taste versus the typical garlic and butter. Black pepper beef tenderloin chow fun - this was the BEST dish of the night. The beef was tender and packed with flavor and it wasn't overwhelmed by the black pepper and the chow fun was crispy. Roast duck - not the best I've had but pretty good. Beef on fire? - We wanted a second beef dish and an employee recommended this and it wasn't good. They bring the beef in on a platter with a huge bone, pour a shot over it and light it on fire... The shot isn't necessary and the red sauce on top didn't have a great taste, if you look pass all of that the beef itself was pretty good. Salt and pepper shrimp - big size shrimps packed with flavor, a classic delicious dish Service was okay. In the party room there's a button you can push for service but our server told us he doesn't wear it because it gets in the way of him clearing the dishes, etc from the tables and by the end of the night we were extremely thirsty and waited and waited and no sight of him so one of us had to go look for him. (Mind you there was only 2 or 3 other occupied tables.) I do want to give this place a try for dim sum since many have rave about it.
(3)Camille L.
Sunday lunch dim sum was really popular. No hostess so people wrote their own names on a piece of paper at the bar. Reasonably priced menu and got 10% off for checking in on yelp. Score! 100% Asian clientele and my mom got to speak Cantonese to the wait staff. Delicious food!
(4)Nicholas G.
Drove past and said let try it. Very tasty. Had governors chicken. Very delicious. Nice lil spice. Will def b coming back Spring rolls were out of this world.
(4)Chloe F.
After another 2 visits, I still think they only deserve 2 stars...I went once on a weekday and once on a weekend both during morning dim sum hours with family. We only came back again and again because my Asian granny prefers this place. Somewhat shocking to find out this place has 4 stars. A local here, so tip is to eat where the locals eat (not this place lol) as they try their best to cater for a more younger and whiter crowd. During the weekend visit, they were not that busy. Our yellow steamed custard buns were horribly stuck onto its cupcake paper, which was not suppose to happen ever really. Then we had these fried dumpling balls filled with pumpkin paste and they weren't fully cooked. A huge disappointment when you order 8 things and you have to send a quarter of it back. Service was non existent some times, just ridiculous. This weekday visit on a Tuesday with 3 staff members, but we had to sit ourselves as they were nowhere to be found. We flagged them down for the menu and our tea. But the scariest part was that one of the servers had absolutely disgusting nails (please clean your nails thoroughly if you work in food service). I was in panic attack mode whenever he brought us our food because I was so afraid his fingers would touch it. Later again, we had to hunt them down for some forks and napkins then our check in the end. Food was on the salty end again. This was too stressful, never again.
(2)Nancy H.
You can really see how Chinatown is trying to become more "high class" and aesthetically pleasing when you walk into this place. The ambiance is classy and the lighting is low. It's more a place where you go with your friends than a family restaurant. Although the decor was nice, the service was certainly lackluster. Usually at Chinatown restaurants, the service--though may not be the nicest--is very efficient and timely. Here, however, it seemed to be the opposite. We had several waitresses/waiters and none of whom seemed to know what they were doing. They were always running around, but they would never attend to us. It was hard getting someone to take our order and after we received our order, we had to ask four times with three different waiters to get rice. We also had a very hard time getting our tea refilled. During this time, it was not extremely busy. While the service kind of was....well, bad, the food was surprisingly good. We had black bean and garlic clams, walnut shrimp, short ribs with mushrooms, and ong choy with bean curd. They were all very flavorful! There's really nothing bad to say about them. Considering the service and food, I wonder if this place will go out quickly like the last restaurant in its place. However, if you have a lot of patience and are looking for food and don't want to deal with the hassle of parking in Chinatown, give it a try.
(2)Howard L.
This place is new having started up in February 2015, and they offer up high quality dim sum in a stylish contemporary setting. Prices are reasonable for such a new business and their offerings - most dim sum was in the $3.69 - $3.89 per dish range. Overall, I'd go with about 4.5 stars. We tried a mostly conventional assortment - siu mai, har gao, beef crepes, and steamed liquid custard buns. We also tried a new one - fried pumpkin balls - they were ok (a little bland), but I prefer something like fried taro myself. Their snow white buns were also a nice presentation for a custard filled bun. There were a few little things that detracted from a higher rating - one of our tea pots wasn't quite piping hot. Another was that their loft style metallic ceiling traps sound, so it can get quite loud in there. They have 3 elegant private dining rooms that have 8 person tables. They also have a small free parking lot that holds maybe 10 cars. Overall, every Chinatown go-er should at least give this place a try.
(4)sid p.
Mannnn, fuck this place! They double charged my card and when I called the manager about it he gave me the run around for over a week. I finally had to call my bank to get it settled. Go here if you like small portions and over priced food.The food was meh, save your money and eat in the square or else you're just paying for decoration and the parking convenience(if you can find a spot). NoGo to Dolo!
(1)Winnie T.
The atmosphere is great, good for hang out with friends.. but the food which we ordered were either too salted or too light... And i think the price are too expensive and it's not worth it... Pretty nice restaurant.. Maybe I chose the wrong dishes.. Maybe go there again with friend or not...
(3)Capt M.
New and some waitresses are cute but only speak Manderin. Good good. Brand new decore. Full bar. Will be back. Oh, own free parking.
(4)Mengran L.
Amazing place. Even regardless of the food and service and circumstance I will give this restaurant a 5 star. The culture matters. There are New American cuisine restaurants all over Chicago and it's time to let the Americans having some knowledge about New Cantonese cuisine. Also there are classic Chinese restaurants all over the Chinatown, and it's about to let our Chicago born Cantonese brothers having some ideas about the food innovation taking place in their mother-town, Canton, China. There are no classic Chinese wood or fabric ornaments on the wall and no General Tso, Crab Rangoon and Egg Rolls on the menu. Looks like they are copying an entire successful temporary Cantonese restaurant directly from Guangzhou or Shenzhen. I love this courage and this kinds of culture communication, even though I am really worrying whether Chicago people can accept it or not. The food is great. We ordered Baby Pea Leaves in Fish Congee, Three Cups Chicken and Lamb Belly Casserole. (Didn't find an English menu online, so they are not the exact names.) The pea leave is amazing. Every bite begins with the fresh fragrance and brisk tasting of pea leave and ends by the mellow smell and rich taste of fish congee. These two layered tastes bring novelty, at the same time they support each other to make a perfect combination. Best match. Wholly beyond my imagination. 5 stars. The Three Cups Chicken is below average. Chicken is not juicy. Also can't find any taste of sesame oil inside. I know some restaurant don't add sesame oil, though the original recipe requires, but at least they add some other spices for example basil. You just cannot leave the whole dish without any flavor...... The Lamb Belly is great though. Meat is tender at the same time belly is not oily and skin is soft. It's not that strongly seasoned as the lamb casserole in many other countries. Mild and warm, a typical Cantonese style winter dish to help us passing another humid and cold winter. The dipping is innovative. Mint mixed with traditional fermented tofu. I believe this idea is inspired from a Guizhou cuisine 花江狗肉, that in Chinese medicine theory mint can balance the power of lamb. However, the brisk taste is too weak comparing to the saltiness of fermented tofu. This makes the whole dish a little bit strange. Service is great. It's my first time to say the service of a U.S. Chinese restaurant great. We occasionally dropped a spoon into the congee and one second later our servant noticed this and reached our table with napkins and cleaned the spoon for us. Anyway, best luck to Dolo and happy Chinese New Year to all. æ–°å¹´å¿«ä¹ï¼Œä¸‡äº‹å¦‚æ„。
(5)Jayson F.
We decided to try a new restaurant since it had high reviews here on Yelp. First, the service was terrible. Our waiter never came back to see if we wanted anything else after we got the food. I had to go up to him, and ask for napkins, which was not provided on our plate when we first sat down, and twice for hot sauce, which he forgot. It wasn't even busy. Also, I explained to him I wanted to try the lobster that I seen here on Yelp, and even showed him 2 pictures; however, he order the wrong one, which we got salt and pepper style. It was not tasty at all and for $35 for a lobster under 2 pounds there was not a lot of meat. The second dish beef tenderloin with chow fun noodle was way to salty and over rated here, which is also expensive $16 dollars. There are plenty of other restaurants that offer better service and tasty food in Chinatown for a reasonable price. Overall, the food is really expensive, salty, and the service is bad.
(1)Jeremy C.
Food is legit and is one of a kind in Chinatown!
(4)Linh L.
$12/pound of crawfish???? That's expensive! HOWEVER, they were goooooood!!!! The sauce is delicious. It's on point. I didn't need other condiments to go with it (ie. Salt, pepper, and lime). They have a decent size menu. I would love to come back and try dim sum and other dinner fixings, but I imagine it would be a tough call because crawfish is just so good. It's a neat layout in the restaurant. I love gray. Their bathroom is gross though. And service was slow even though we had several servers. If the service was more attentive, 5 stars easily.
(4)Mary M.
Came here for dimsum and it's better than any other place I've tried so far. Left with a happy tummy.
(5)Tr P.
Good customer services. The restaurant is nice and clean. Love their crawfish yummyyyyy.
(5)Bingjie H.
I've been to this place several times, and it NEVER disappointed me. The food is so authentic and so yummy!!! I tried several dishes like seafood combo, steamed pork belly with preserved vegetables, lamb bbq. All dishes are fantastic!! I think dolo restaurant is one of must try chinese restaurant in chicago! you will be also amazed by how mordern and comfy the deceration is in the restaurant. I would really recommend everyone go!
(5)Suzy D.
This is more of a 3.5 Food: 4 Service:3 Ambiance:4 We came here around 6 on Friday and the restaurant was pretty empty. I'm thinking it's because this place is not right on the main strip and also because it's a bit fancier, so it's less popular than tasty cheap eats like Chi Café. We got the Dolo seafood combo which is 58 dollars for 5 lbs of crawfish/shrimp/sausage/clams/corn/potatoes boiled in a tangy/spicy sauce. It was tasty and a very good value. We also ordered the eggplant with wooden ear. I love eggplant and I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. The sauce had kind of a sweet and sour quality to it, but was not fluorescent pink or anything. The ambiance is very nice for Chinatown, but I think that the service is not at the level that the ambiance is at. We had to remind our server that we would like tea. There were a few other hiccups too (we were brought an empty bill holder, etc). We do not expect amazing service when we come to Chinatown, but Dolo seems to be a restaurant that is trying to be higher end and if they want to succeed as a fancier place in Chinatown, the service will need to get stepped up a bit. I would definitely like to come back and try the dimsum though.
(4)Lisa A.
Met some friends on a Friday evening for dinner and was looking forward to checking this new place out! The service was better than in previous reviews. They spoke English as the first language and were very helpful in selecting our courses. The tea roasted chicken was cooked and seasoned well. The string beans and bacon were done perfectly. The shrimp with walnuts had a crispy lightly seasoned shell of breading and walnuts were also crunchy and sweet. I didn't favor the Macau style pork belly. I thought it slightly dry and not as savory as Ming Hin. Next time I want to try more of the seafood as I saw so many entrees leaving the kitchen were almost all lobsters or crabs.
(4)Minh-An C.
It's more like 3.5.. So after a really good first experience, I decided to plan a friend's birthday dinner here. I called to make reservation the week before and was able to easily make reservation for a Saturday dinner for 12 at 7:30. They put us in a medium sized room and the max capacity is 12 seats. So, FYI, it will be hard to squeeze in more people for this specific room. For this specific experience, we originally had a waiter that couldn't speak english well and it was so hard to talk to her so we requested a new waiter. Then, I tried order the tea leaf chicken that I really enjoyed from the previous visit but they just changed the menu a few days ago so they took that item off. I was terribly disappointed. And the new menu is really plain and not descriptive at all. The waiter said the official versions are being made so they apologized for the crappy menu. So for a party of 12, we got two appetizers (veggie platter and fried spare ribs) and then the dolo house special seafood combo (5 lbs of crawfish, shrimp, crab legs, corn, potato, and sausage), soup, fried rice, chow fun, and ong toy. Note, this was barely enough so I would suggest order another plate of something.. Veggie platter: I would just skip this, because it was just seaweed and other shredded veggie on a platter. Nothing amazing and overpriced. Fried spare ribs: this was yummy, I would get this again. Dolo house special seafood combo: the combo lacked potato, there was only ONE potato in the entire bowl; crawfish dominated the bowl and there were about eight crab legs. If you want specifically crawfish or shrimp, I would suggest just getting separate orders of those. Soup: We got the crab and fish belly soup and it was really yummy. I think this was my favorite dish of the night. But the waiter took forever to get us bowl and serve us the soup in individual portion.. House special seafood fried rice: nothing too special, just got it to be filling in our tummy Beef tenderloin chow fun: note, this is made crispy and if you're like me and want soft noodles, you gotta let it sit a bit so it can soften the noodles. The beef tenderloin and sauce is delicious though. Ong toy w/ garlic sauce: This is my all time favorite veggie dish to get at Chinese seafood restaurant and this place did not disappoint! We also got drink for the birthday girls and my island breeze was yummy, not too strong; the mai tai was super strong though. Overall, with gratitude included (18%) and with all the food and drinks we ordered, the total came out to less than $25/person (split between 10 people). This is not bad but I wish they will improve on the menu and the service.
(3)Mllyett C.
This review is for dim sum on a weekend. The ambience is modern, comfortable, and inviting. That is about where all the positives end at. Every dim sum dish we ordered were a bit lacking. Chicken feet is the only one that was normal but nothing to rave about. Service was slow although there were many staffs around. Maybe, still a rather new establishment. Will still stick to cai or minhin despite the crowd where the dim sum is more in solid standards for chicago.
(2)Carmen Z.
Three stars because they messed up my take out order after my dine in, otherwise 4 stars. Food is tasty but service needs a little work. We have to wave for the servers every single time.
(3)Louise M.
When I heard from friends that there's a new restaurant in Chinatown that may be better or on par with Ming Hin, I was in a little disbelief. Could it be? Is it possible? With haste, we made a reservation to try it the next day for brunch. Checking them out on Yelp, I was quite impressed that the restaurant looked really really nice and upscale in pictures. It also has its own parking lot. That's a huge plus for Chinatown. It's to the left of Archer Square and not in the Chinatown complex. The parking lot was small in real life and it looked like a BMW dealer lot with all the Bimmers that were parked there. Liking this place already... :) My friend had reserved a private room for us. The main dining area is tiny compared to Ming Hin. However, Ming Hin did not start as big as they are now. They expanded many times. If Dolo is as good or better than Ming Hin, they may have to do the same. The private room was nice with cool modern furnitures. The big screen TV on the wall was playing WTTW and I ended up watching intensely to Hubert Keller making Vacherin on TV and not paid attention to my friends. LOL! French chef making meringue anything always gets my attention. It didn't matter that I was in a Chinese restaurant awaiting dim sum. My friends already ordered some dim sum dishes when I arrived. They ordered a shitload of dim sums. They kept coming. Some were as good as Ming Hin or just good period. The shu may and har gao were awesome. Everything else were good and comparable - glutinous rice in lotus leaves, bean curd stuff, congee, etc. The xiao lung bao was not as good. I wasn't a fan. The taro was my least fave as I got a whiff of ammonia bicarbonate as I ate it. Not sure if they used it but I had something with foul smell and taste towards the center that I thought was ammonia. We also ordered crawfish bake Louisiana style and that was so awesome! First off, we didn't expect that in Chinatown. We were slurping and sucking on crawfish and we all thought the sauce was out of this world. Lastly, I ordered the pea shoot with rice soup because I saw the picture on Yelp. The picture looked so good that I had to order it and it was really great. It became the table's fave instantly. Oh, one low note - they didn't have or out of egg yolk custard bun. Too bad because that would be my judging point. They got a continuance on this. The service was quite attentive. My friends spoke Cantonese and it seemed to help a lot. The lead servers and managers were great with English speaking too but they didn't miss a beat with Cantonese. The GM Jason, also stopped by and greeted us. For being a new place, I gave them mad props for everything. There are areas to improve but I do believe they give Ming Hin a huge competition. For dim sum, I would still give it to Ming Hin for now. However the crawfish and the pea shoot were great! With little improvements, they're off to a great future in Chicago Chinatown. We are coming back for more seafood bake and to try the fancy Chinese dinner menu involving foie gras and stuff. What?! Yes, you heard right. Foie gras.. and not bear testicles. What kind of Chinese place is this?! :)
(4)Shambavi K.
We came for dim sum on Sunday. Thankfully this place wasn't too crowded at 11am. The ambiance feels like a trendy swanky bar/lounge with cushioned seats. Not the usual vibe for a dim sum with family and there were quite a few families. The menu was not extensive but I feel like there are some non-menu items that you could probably still order (i.e. congee wasn't on the menu but I thought I saw some tables with bowls of it). The menu didn't have any pictures which was tough for non-Chinese customers like myself. The food was pretty good...not the most traditional of preparations. This is a fusion place so may they have their own take on some items. -Shu mai -Steamed beef ball - too meaty tasting but good. it had cilantro (this is the fusion prep I suppose) -Tofu wrapped pork - not too greasy but still good. -spare ribs with black bean - greasy but tasty -Steamed soup buns - this was a let down...there was no soup really. each bun was unevenly sized. Overall we were pleasantly surprised as we had not heard of this place. There is small parking lot but I won't depend on finding a spot here.
(4)Jackie M.
It's great to have a new addition of good Chinese food and a blend of asian fusion. I've been here few times on different occasion and had positive encouter (dim sum,dinner and carryout). Dim sum: service was okay and doesn't seem like they are assigned to specific table. There is potential for improvement and the waitress is trying her best. Dim sum was delightful. The BBQ pork crepe was tasty and the crepe was very thin. The shrimp dumpling is slightly different from the usual dim sum places. The shrimp was heavily seasoned with pepper which adds a kick to the dumpling. I think i can get accustom to it. The egg yolk bun was soft and drizzled with egg yolk. The other dim sum items are the usual goodness. Sweet and sour pork: Very generous family size portion. The pork was lightly battered and flash fried. The taste and the flavor is well balanced. The pork was lean and tender. One of my favorite. Beijing style pork: This is the bone in pork with red tangy/teriyaki sauce. Once again, tender and tasty. Seafood platter $60: This is similar to the "angry crab" or "hot n juicy" style cajun seafood platter which includes snow crab, prawns, crawfish, corn, and starch. The flavor is there, but you wont have a stinky dragon breath like "hot n juicy" would leave as souvenir. Eggplant with minced pork and fish: love this legit Chinese dish. The eggplant skin was skinned and the salted fish was delicious over rice. beef tenderloin chow fun: I ordered this entree due to popular YELP recommendation. The beef tenderloin was tender and was a beef tenderloin (other Chinese joint claims it but serves regular beef). The chow fun was a dry pan fried atop with the beef gravy and beef tenderloin. It was delicious. Next time, I will request for it to be less pan fried . By the way, reallly enjoyed this dish! Tea Chicken: the house special chicken was tasty with a slight flavor of tea. The chicken was tender and the meat was lean. Overall good food and nice ambiance. The portion was very generous. There is quality and quantity in this new place.
(4)Sherwin C.
If I had to bet 10 dollars on the next restaurant in Chinatown to be headed towards a Michelin recommendation, I'd put my money on this restaurant. There are now several upscale establishments such as Ming Hin, Cai, and Lao You Ju that dot Chinatown that offer amazing food with exceptional decor. It's not unlikely that all of these will see Michelin recommendations soon but the food and presentation at Dolo is just slightly more refined to push this closer to recieving this recognition. All the dishes here seem to be well planned, with different themes in mind. You can clearly notice the attention to small details in both flavor and texture in each component of the dishes. The main ingredients really shine here and are boosted with extra color and flavor from the accompaniments. Flavors do range from very mild to very aromatic so you can get a wide variety of experiences depending on what you order. The service was courteous and prompt, the decor was very nice and modern, the seating was spacious and comfortable (for a busy Chinese restaurant), however the parking does leave something to be desired (although it is difficult to park nearly anywhere in Chinatown). The price is a little higher than most of Chinatown, but the quality of these dishes more than makes up for this cost. Here were my notes on some specific dishes: Beef crepe: If you like the excellent beef crepe at Lao You Ju, you'll be amazed to find out that this restaurant has improved upon the skin by providing an soft, bouncy, glutonious texture to match with a mildly flavored, tender beef filling. Bacon with Foie Gras & Oyster Roll: Very crispy exterior, very tasty oyster, very smart use of bacon to add a nice element of flavor and fat with just right amount of saltiness. The slightly spicy sauce really added a nice touch to elevate to make this dish extremely delectable. The foie gras did nothing for the dish however as the other ingredients overpowered it but it did not do anything to take away from the enjoyment of the dish. Beef tenderloin chow fun: Almost double or triple the price of a beef chow fun elsewhere, but this dish was so enjoyable I couldn't even fault the price. The chow fun was perfectly crisp on the edges with a nice bouncy texture. The beef tenderloin was spectacular, tender, juicy, slightly peppered and beats what you'll find in Japanese Teppanyaki restaurants (unless you're getting top quality Kobe Beef of course). The vegetables that accompanied it were all cooked perfectly, from the crisp sugar snap peas to the succulent mushrooms bursting with umami. Fried pumpkin ball: This was a definite surprise. I was pleasantly surprised at howe they could combine the best ideas from different types of dim sum and create this extremely delicious combination. Just imagine the skin from a fried minced pork dumpling mixed with a glutonious mochi like interior layer with a mildly sweet and aromatic bit of mashed pumpkin in the center -- presented in a cute pumpkin shape, but tastes amazing. Highly recommended. Grilled lemon pork neck: The pork neck here was just amazing, extremely flavorful and very moist without much fat and a crisp bouncy texture. This was marinated and barbequed very nicely and tasted great -- even without the lemon sauce (which unfortunately actually hides a bit of the delicious natural flavor of this ingredient). Tea roasted chicken: Tastes like a super juicy, tender, free range chicken with a perfectly balanced mixture of soy sauces and tea. This is much nicer than what you'll find at any BBQ restaurant nearby and will redefine what you think of this simple dish. Mango pudding: Delicious. Delicious. Delicious. There are other great mango puddings you can find in Chinatown and this is just another great option to end your meal. Pork and vegetable bun: Don't let this simple name or simple look fool you. This is probably the fluffiest bun I've had from any Chinese restaurant in Chicago (even better than Yilin) with a perfectly seasoned pork and vegetable filling that is melt-in-your-mouth tender. The bun perfectly seals in the heat and the juices from the pork and provides a great first bite experience. Snow white bun: Maybe a silly name, but this dish brings serious joy to the person that consumes it. It's got an extremely fluffy dough with a perfectly delicate crispy top. The custard is amazing, it's milky, creamy, gelatinous, flavorful. Maybe a little bit of a stretch to call this a life-altering experience, but I cannot get the experience of this dish out of my mind as I write this review. Definitely recommended. Overall, I wish I did not tell other Yelpers about this restaurant as it's hard enough as is to get in. But, I'd definitely love to see more great restaurants like this open around Chicago so I hope that this restaurant sees great success and expands other locations around Chicago so we can all experience spectacular Chinese food at reasonable prices.
(5)Kaman T.
Closer to a 3.75 Seems like there has been a push for "fine dining" in Chinatown lately, which could go horribly wrong (Lao you ju) easily, but happy to say that I was not dissapointed in Dolo. What we ordered: Pea tips in Fish Consomme: Very fresh. Pea tips in a milky fish broth. I liked the dried scallop and seaweed. Nice sweetness to the broth. The portion is huge as well so that makes up for the price. Peking Style Pork Chop: This had a drizzle of mayo over it. It was good, but it tasted like the pork chops at any other restaurant in Chinatown. I would pass on this one. Beef tenderloin chow fun: I love that the hor fun was pan fried. The crispiness was awesome with the peppery sauce. They use button mushrooms, snow peas, and filet mignon. Wouldn't order this again, but happy I tried it. Tea roast chicken: This was my favorite out of all the dishes. The meat was extremely juicy and tender. Skin was delicious. The meat was marinated down to the bones. Ordered an extra one to go. Rice: How can a Chinese restaurant get white rice wrong? It was wet and mushy..... Service: The female waitresses were...not helpful at all. They seem to be really trying hard to provide "fine-dining" service but we asked for recommendations and she couldn't really describe any of the dishes. Took her 10 minutes just to think of how to describe it in English. Most of them speak mandarin. The waiter, Andy, was really helpful. He speaks Cantonese and had lots of great recommendations. Overall, I would love to try other dishes again. Came here on a Wed and there were a good amount of people. Going to come back to try the dim sum. Side note: Watch out for the bums standing in and around the parking lot.
(3)Vincent W.
On a random free Friday night, my friends and I stumbled into this chic brand new restaurant on a corner (across from the Walgreens) I didn't even know existed (and I used to live a block away!). Coincidentally, it was there soft opening night, so I was really excited to try their offerings. We had a table of 7 so they offered us up one of the private rooms. The room was very modern and nicely decorated (along with the rest of the restaurant). We turned on the TV and watched some NBA games as we debated over what to get. The menu is a bit different from traditional Chinese cuisine. I think there's an underlining fusion concept with a few of the choices, but there are also traditional Cantonese-style fares as well. We order quite a few dishes (8 in total) and patiently waited. Terriyaki Lamb Chops - normally I would have preferred a different style, considering how terriyaki sauce naturally overpowers Lamb, but the Lamb Chops here really shined. They were tender and on the bone while the sauce was slightly lighter than a typical terriyaki glaze. The chops were cooked to perfection, and bursting with flavor. This was everyone's favorite dish. Sweet and Sour Pork - This dish is misleading, due to the bastardization of modern American-Chinese cuisine. Traditional Sweet and Sour Pork uses crispy light batter and fatty cuts of pork to go along with a mixture of pineapple, onions, and peppers in a delicate sweet and sour glaze. Dolo did a great job executing the dish and surprised the table with how addicting it was to eat (we basically licked it clean). Tea Marinaded Chicken - I was really excited to see how they would take on this dish (being a big fan of Tea Duck), and was satisfied by the results. The Chicken is served in a tea flavored marinade, which help it maintain it's nice juicy texture. Even the breast pieces were relatively moist and the skin did absorb a bit of the flavors of the marinate (without it being too salty). Snow Tip Pea Leaves in a Fish Congee sauce - this was a little bizarre of a dish. The leaves were a bit over done, since they were sitting in this fish broth, but the broth was relatively light and didn't really provide much to the dish. The clumps of rice were a bit puzzling too, since they didn't really serve much of a purpose. It was almost like a take on of a traditional broth vegetable dish but fell a bit flat. Duck Wings - the name is a bit deceiving, these are more like duck feet (which I also eat), but they were a bit lackluster. I couldn't really taste the marinade, while they added a bit of hot oil to give it a kick, but it didn't really do much for me. Lemon glazed BBQ Pork Neck - this was an interesting take on BBQ pork, since they added the Lemon glaze, but I would say the glaze was probably unnecessary. The pork neck meat was very tender and tasty, but I think they could've stopped there. The glaze wasn't bad, it just took it into a different direction that they didn't have to. Sweet and Sour Red Snapper - Seeing how we devoured the sweet and sour pork we decided to add on the Red Snapper (since market price was only #30). The fish was fried up and glazed in the same sweet and sour sauce. The pieces were a bit over done, so the experience wasn't quite as good as the pork. But the glaze was still very tasty. Sirloin Asparagus w/ Mushroom over Fried flat noodles - the noodles were fried up and provided a really nice crunch to compliment the soft tender sirloin and black pepper gravy. This was actually a really pleasant surprise of a dish, because I figured it would be really basic but ended up being quite a delight. The asparagus was crispy and fresh, while the mushrooms really added another vegetable that was needed in the dish. Overall, the food for the most part was very good. I think there is a lot of potential in their offerings and would not be opposed to try again. The prices were really reasonable for what we got. After all those dishes we ended up paying about $27 per person, which is respectable for the quality and diversity of the dishes we tried. However, the timing of the dishes was awkward, and the service staff was a bit confused on really basic dining etiquette (they didn't even know what the dishes were or what to recommend!). These are things that are more associated with experience, and hopefully they will improve the next time I visit.
(4)Triphena W.
I've been to Dolo several times now, and I'm confident in saying this place serves the best dim sum in Chinatown. I feel as if the food has gotten better and better each time I've visited. Some of my favorites: pan fried vegetable and pork buns, pan fried turnip cakes with XO sauce, rice crepe wrapped around cruller filled with vegetables, shu mai, lo mai gai (sticky rice in lotus leaf). The only thing I might pass on are the fried enoki mushrooms. They are very thin so I mostly tasted batter. But everything else is wonderful! They take reservations. The dining area is modern and the tables are generously spaced from one another so you don't feel cramped. The waiters speak English. They don't rush you out to turn the table which I appreciate. I think the prices are cheaper than other places like Cai. If you check in using the Yelp app on your phone, you get 10% off your bill! They have a small parking lot, but if you can't get a spot just street park. If you don't mind a short walk, you can park on Wentworth near 18th St for free. I hope to try dinner soon. Highly recommend!!!
(5)Trang N.
My family and friends decided to have dinner here the other night and I have to say we were all completely blown away! The crawfish were fresh and cooked to perfection and the sauce was on-point. It had a very rich spicy flavor to it and you can request for it to be extra spicy if ya like. The corn that came with it... Was the sweetest I've ever had. My son couldn't eat the crawfish and had the truffle wonton soup which he devoured. The decor and ambiance of this place is very nice and elegant. The service was great! They were all really polite and attentive. Can't wait to come back for another round of crawfish!
(5)Amy D.
Spring is among us Chicagoans, sorta. Well at least Crawfish season is, so I had to check out all the hype about Dolo. Between the old Chinatown (Wentworth) and new Chinatown (Chinatown Square) is this hidden new hot spot. Don't let the exclusion intimidate you. Unlike any of the restaurants in Chinatown, this place has a cool, new, and modern vibe. Upon entering, you see this full stock bar and a spacious dining room. The calm dark blueish gray dining room has this modern feel, but don't let that mislead you into thinking this is some uptight place. The menu offers from hands on food to some unique Chinese dishes that I haven't seen on any menu in Chinatown before. Originally on this particular night my friend and I wanted to go to Angry Crab but the wait was ridiculous. I am talking 8:30pm with a 2 hour wait. Lucky for us this place had no wait, more spacious, private parking lot, and offers a similar selection. Food: Go big or go home, so we ordered their 5 pound boil. Holy cow! This boat load of goodness came out fairly quick with a variety of seafood. There was crawfish, clams, crab, and shrimp along with sausage, potatoes, and corn. Crawfish was a bit small compared to Angry Crab. There was very little crab, probably at most 5 legs. Same goes for the clams. The shell of the clam out weighted the clam meat. Also I wonder if the potatoes and corn are included in the 5 pounds. Noticed how I didn't mention the sausage? Well they were little slithers, which might as well be nonexistent. That was probably the most disappointing part about this dish....the sausage. In terms of the sauce, you only get one kind, you can't pick. There is only one standard sauce. Service: It was excellent. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Even concerned that I might get my hands all messy so they offered me gloves, but what's the fun in that? Be advise that if you want take the sauce up a notch, let the server know because they didn't give us a choice. They will assume the standard sauce which has a little heat, similar to Flamin Hot Cheetos, which is nothing. If you want spicy, speak up! Overall, 5 lbs for $60 ($12/lb) is pretty average in Chicago but you get variety. Their sauce has a kick and has a little tangy to it. I just wished they had more sausage because the little bit that was inside this dish was a joke. If anything the staff and ambience makes up a little bit for it. In the end, we walked out with a bigger waistline, but definitely glad we give this place a shot. We have to come back with a bigger group so we can try out their other dishes.
(3)Gracielle A.
Service is terrific, beautiful ambiance. The seafood combo was like Chinese-Cajun, sweet, spicey, limey medley. And you can tell the seafood that they were freshly cooked.
(5)Darren F.
came here for dim sum with my parents and was surprised when i walked in... the restaurant interior looks very modern and is pretty fancy i must say.. we ordered a lot of food because everything looked and sounded delicious.. the beef tenderloin chow fun was very good! the beef was tender.. also the fried pumpkin balls was very good too.. i think the waiter said it was seasonal item.. everything else was pretty good too and i would definitely come back for some more and even try their dinner menu!
(5)Danny M.
Came here for both dim sum and dinner and I must say this place is a great new addition to Chinatown! The whole concept of this place is headed towards the right direction. The food is very good and the service is getting better. Everything we tried for dim sum is really good and the quality is good too. Probably one of my new favorite spots in Chinatown for dim sum! As far as dinner, it gets even better! The Dolo Seafood Platter is a must get as it is loaded with crawfish, shrimp, and crab legs. The sauce is different than you typical Boiling Crab sauce, but it is good in its own way! The Lobster special is a must get as this is one of the best lobster I have ever tried in my life. This is made in a special way that you can't find anywhere else in Chicago. The only time I have tried this was back in Markham, ON! I will definitely come back in the future.
(5)Shamoon K.
Dope. They should name this Dope Restaurant. If you come here, make sure you ask for Jet. He was an excellent server. The first thing you should order here is the Beef Tenderloin Chow Fun. The noodles were excellent. Parts fried and crispy, other parts chewy. The beef itself was cooked a perfect medium rare and the sauce was earthy. Just a fabulous dish. The second order came recommended from Jet and was the Walnut Shrimp. Holy crap was this thing good. First of all, you get a generous amount of jumbo shrimp that's lightly breaded and fried, but covered in this white kinda sweet sauce. Add in the walnuts and you got a winner. The ambiance was swanky and modern, which was pretty cool to sit in a booth facing the restaurant and enjoy it. Two TV's as well so its a good place to check out the NBA playoffs. And value! Our bill came out to be somewhere around $22. So what are you waiting for? Kid Kudi would tell you to solo over there right now!
(5)Lukas P.
We brought a large crew here for dim sum, which was delicious and one of the better places in the city with a wide variety to choose from. The service ranged from non-existent and a bit rude to very friendly depending on who stopped by the table (or who we managed to flag-down). Overall, the food is worth the trip, but be flexible with the service.
(4)Kate N.
I don't want to tell you about this place. I want to keep it to myself. Based on the meal I just had, though, you good people deserve to know. At 2pm on a Sunday, my friend and I got rambunctiously, joyfully, elbow deep in a pound of crayfish boil, shrimp & chive dumplings, BBQ pork buns, and salt & pepper enoki. The staff provided a mound of napkins and many pairs of gloves (and helpfully reminded us a couple times that we should probably use them), but friend and I wanted no such thing. We wanted to get into it, and we did. It was glorious. The crayfish were fat and beautifully seasoned, and I ate way more of the generously portioned sauce-soaked potatoes and snappy sausage than I needed to but eff the calorie count. I'd also like to carry those enoki around in a little bag with me, all day every day, because they were straight up addictive. And the dumplings and the buns tasted like they were made that moment -- totally fresh, simple, clean tasting. Washed down with some cold Tsingtao, we were two messy, happy girls. I'll be back, Dolo. Save a seat for me.
(5)Zheyi X.
great sea bass and Cantonese crepe
(5)Amy H.
I grew up in Chicago's Chinatown, and my cousin brought me here during one of my visits (I now live in Michigan). It is tradition for us to get dim sum when I am back, and she was excited to bring me here. I was skeptical at first because we have eaten at every dim sum restaurant in Chinatown, and they usually don't differ too much from each other. Boy was I surprised! Dolo has a parking lot, awesome service, REALLY GOOD dim sum, and really nice decor. We ordered all my favorites: Beef balls, Chicken feet, Preserved egg congee, plus some of my cousin's faves, and seriously....everything was so good! The food is ON POINT here. Dolo also has 3 private rooms. There is a VIP room for 20 people, and 2 other rooms for 10 people each. This would be a great place for a celebration! Chinatown residents have caught on that this is an awesome place...we were here for Tuesday dim sum around noon and the place was PACKED except for the private rooms. And when I saw packed, I mean packed with Chinese people speaking Chinese, with the exception of one really tall white guy lol. Our eyes were bigger than our mouths, and we ended up wrapping up a lot of leftovers. Our bill for 2 was $30 - not bad considering we ordered enough for 3 people.
(5)Jenny Y.
It's hard not to notice how jazzy Dolo looks at the corner of Archer and Cermak! I went for a large family dinner a couple weeks ago and was impressed by the classy interior décor. Their menu is small with non-traditional dishes, but they accepted special requests if you wanted something cooked differently. We ordered a mix of items off the menu and more traditional dishes: lamb and turnip stew, tea roasted chicken, sweet and sour pork, Cantonese style lobster, roasted squab, honey walnut shrimp, snow pea tips in a fish consommé, and 2 lbs. of crawfish. The crawfish was recommended, because they were brought in fresh every few days, but it didn't taste like we got the freshest batch so you may want to be more specific when asking when they were brought in. However, the spicy sauce was flavorful. Everything else was delicious. I just felt that they trying too hard to do specialized dishes and didn't quite get there. For example, the tea roasted chicken was very juicy, but I tasted soy sauce and hardly detected any traces of tea. The same goes for the snow pea tips - fresh, sweet and tender, but there was really no fish flavor. The plates are good for fine dining, but on the smaller side compared to standard Chinese restaurants. We averaged $30 per person. Word of mouth have been positive regarding dim sum, so I look forward to trying it!
(4)Patty S.
Great dim sum. Nice decor. Better service than most Chinese restaurants. Has a parking lot attached to the property. Solid food options. Will be back!
(4)elizabeth r.
The food is not that great it was just alright. I prob will not come back. Not worth the price. The absence and service is good however the food sucks.
(2)Jaci Y.
fresh and delicious dim sum. They are a bit expensive but it's worth the treat if you are looking to spend on quality food and service.
(4)Jennie C.
This is now my go-to place for dim-sum. Minghin no-more! The dim-sum here are made to order and arrive piping hot at the table. Everything we tried have been excellently executed and seasoned. What a wonderful addition to Chinatown!
(5)Susie C.
I love the ease of reservation through Yelp! Made a reservation for 8 people on Yelp for my family for Fathers Day dinner Sunday. When we got there, we were seated to our room. It's pretty spiffy! The room has a TV and a nice table. My family really enjoyed the privacy. I read on other reviews that you get a table if you have a party of 8+. My family and I ordered around 8-9 dishes - family wasn't too big on seafood so we didn't get to try out most of the seafood specialities they have (the wait staff were showing my family the types of seafood they have out front). For our entree, I looked through some pictures on yelp to order which I found very helpful. We had the french beef tenderloin and noodle which was one of my favorite! The beef was so tender and most and juicy! My family really enjoyed the flavor - it is a must order! The peking style pork chop was so delicious. My dad said this place makes one of the best pork chops he's had! The sea bass was good but it was kind of a small fish so my family devoured that fast. We had string beans with a little spice which was tasty, the ong choy is good (hardly had we had a bad experience with ong choy). The dry scallop fried rice was a little too bland for my taste but my mom enjoyed it. To me I felt it was lacking flavor, but hey my mom enjoyed it. Ginger chicken was okay. The fish maw soup was decent...a little on the lighter flavor side. We ordered 1lb of shrimp.. I love the flavor. The shrimp was a bit overcooked as the skin was stuck on the meat but I really enjoy the hint of spicy flavors and the hot dog that was in it! Overall we had a good dinner. Price wasn't too bad. We really like the room! Definitely will come back.. want to try dim sum here, too!
(4)Elvin C.
Reviewing based on dim sum experience: Convenient parking lot with spots open at noon on a Sunday. Dim sum menu is in English and Chinese. No pictures. English is a bit rough, so if you don't read Chinese, you might be a little thrown off when items show up on your menu. When your server does bring back your order written up, do double check, sometimes a slip of a finger might bring you something different to the table. They were quick to make the correction. Dim sum items most common are M/L between $3.50 and $4 - so it is a little pricier than other places but you get the corresponding quality. You'll find that in the items we got today: siu mai, har gow, the veggie rice crepe, the pumpkin stuffed jin dui, and the lychee jello. The braised chicken in black bean sauce = chicken feet. Done well, but I can't say that much better than any other place. You do get your choice of Chinese teas and the decor is great. Some of the fabric upholstered furniture isn't going to last without expensive cleaning bills. They'll probably replace those when they break down. Three private rooms with varying size add a little extra to the space (bar dining I guess is an option too). Service can be a little smoother, but that should work out with time. There is less variety on the menu, but given that the non-dim sum menu is available too, you might consider mixing things up, particularly with a larger group. Will have to come back and try this out.
(4)Sheryl T.
Freshest dimsum I've had in Chinatown for a very long time. Very comparable to Ming Hin. We got their hagaw and shumai- both were outstanding! Their ong choy in garlic sauce and crawfish dish were a hit, but the yang chow fried rice was disappointing. It lacked flavor and tasted like just plain white rice. Skip the rice, but do come for the dimsum and seafood dishes. Love that they have a private parking lot, and they also take reservations.
(4)Hiep T.
More like a 3.5, but I like to round up. It was one of my friends' birthday, so we made a reservation for a party of 12. When we arrived, I was surprised to find out that they reserved a room for our party. The room was pretty small for 12 people, but we still managed. We had trouble communicated with some of the workers since they do not speak English, but it was fine since the workers were really nice. I prefer that over rude staffs any day. We ordered a few appetizers to start off our dinner. The assorted house appetizers were ok, but the fried spare ribs were so good. The Mai Thai was pretty strong, two of my friends did not finish their drinks. We also ordered the seafood combo. Honestly, I had better, but it was decent. Way better than most places in Chicago. The Beef Tenderloin Chow Fun was whatever, I expected it to be better since people kept talking about it. The fried rice and the Crab meat fish stomach soup were basic. Overall, friendly staffs and ok/decent food. Would I recommend this place to a friend? I am not sure about that. However, would I come back to this place again? Yeah.
(4)Yvonne I.
Wow ! I have never had Chinese food like this before. I had been hearing about this place on Yelp for a couple of months before finally trying it. The two of us came around 830 on a Saturday evening. Not too many people here at this time of night, but that was perfect since there was no wait for a table. This place has its own parking lot, so you don't have to worry about searching for a spot if you are driving here. The waiters here were very nice and gave good descriptions of the menu items. I ended up getting the eggplant casserole which had eggplant, shrimp, scallops and hot chili peppers galore. This dish had a really good kick to it. It tasted great at both the restaurant and when I had it for leftovers the next day. Next time I come I am either having this dish again, or trying their infamous seafood feast.
(5)Lily Z.
This is more of a 3.5 than a 4. We came here on Father's Day for dim sum. I thought I was lucky to snag a table so quickly, but it was never overly busy while we were there which was good! I like the interior. I think they could have chosen something different to show on the many TV screens instead of a home remodeling/DIY show. I digress. Of the dim sum we ordered (shrimp and chive dumpling, salted chicken congee, beef tripe, egg custard buns, bbq pork baked buns, coconut and red bean jello, chicken feet, bbq pork steamed noodles/crepe, and shrimp steamed noodles/crepe), I particularly liked the beef tripe because they were good sized whole pieces, not like little flakes at other restaurants. The bbq pork crepe has cilantro/parsley inside, which was different. My sister liked the hot chili oil because it had a nice smokey flavor. All in all, I would probably come back. The quality of food seems to be good. Service was okay. It took us a while to get a baby seat/high chair. They automatically charge 18% gratuity for large groups. But at least they have their own parking lot!
(3)Laurice U.
Not your average Chinese restaurant. DOLO is surprisingly modern and aesthetically pleasing. The aura is one you find eating at a swanky downtown restaurant, yet not snooty. We had the fish soup, garlic pea tips, walnut shrimp, and their mixed seafood speciality. The fish soup was delicious. It had chunks of fish in an egg drop soup base, but did not taste fishy at all. The pea tips with garlic, was not anything special, but I wanted veggies. It was good. The walnut shrimp had large pieces of perfectly cooked shrimp and broccoli. It wasn't too sweet nor did it have too much mayonnaise. The piece de resistance was the mixed seafood platter (I'm not quite sure what the name of it is, but it's their specialty). It had crab legs, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage, potatoes, and corn. The seasoning was similar to Cajun cuisine with a Chinese twist. I'm not quite sure what added that. Sorry, i'm not a culinary expert nor am I foodie, I just know what I like and what I don't like. The service was excellent. The food came quickly. The servers were attentive (bringing us clean plates and constantly refilling our water). Reservations have been booked. We're going back! I'd give it a 5 star if it wasn't for the very small parking lot. But, again, it is Chinatown.
(4)Melissa L.
Yeowza. Yelp reviewer Sherwin C. gets it right when he says that Dolo has Michelin ratings in its future. I had lunch with a colleague who's a Cajun. We ordered the messy but delicious crawfish. The sauce was nice and spicy. On the host's recommendation, we had the shrimp and corn dumplings. Yum! Tea-roasted chicken, shumai, turnip cake, and the spicy, pepper chicken were also very good. Hopefully the menu will be publicly available very soon.
(5)Catherine A.
Food was just okay.. a bit overpriced. The enoki was good, but the other food I ordered were not worth the price.
(2)Vivian F.
Came here to try their dim sum around noon. It took awhile for them to serve the dim sum when the place was half empty. The waitress insisted us to try the pan fry noodle with mushrooms and chopped steak on top. The steak has been tenderized by baking soda which makes it a weird texture that I dislike. That dish was not cheap either, so I wouldn't recommend. The really bad experience came when we pay the bill. The same waitress that served us did not put the amount we actually gave on the receipt. We gave her $45 but came back on the receipt it says we only paid $40 along with a $5 and some change in cash. I told her I will need the receipt to keep record and ask her to reprint me the receipt with the correct amount I gave her and she refused. Her co-worker overheard us and came over, after some time talking back and forth, her co-worker also said she should've put the correct amount on the receipt. Wasted my time arguing with this waitress! Not coming back with this kind of service.
(2)Robert t.
Being raised in Chinatown and dined at almost all of the restaurants in the area while growing up, rarely do I find one that craves me to dine there twice a month. Dolo did exactly that, my guests and I are truly amazed at the Dim Sum dishes as they were tasty, fresh and of high quality. The only flaw they may have would be the wait staff, it seems that are not given proper training and direction on expediting orders or serving customers. Slight improvement on the service would bring my survey to 5 stars.
(4)Nicole R.
We went here for a family dinner on a Friday night and it turned out great! I was skeptical of this place at first but we sampled a little bit of everything on the menu. This place serves your typical Chinese food but with a good twist. There were a few staple dishes we ordered that were seasoned a little differently than normal but were good! We ordered: -Pea shoots in congee: I love pea shoots in general but this is a unique way to serve it. It was good but not great. -Beef with mushrooms, ginger and scallion- This was a hit at our table with both the kids and adults. It's kind of spicy though with thick slices of ginger throughout the dish. The beef was seasoned well -Seafood special combo (THINK-Angry Crab)- Um...YUM!!! I think this was the star of the night. It came in a GINORMOUS bowl (I would say- Boat size) with 5 lbs of seasoned seafood broil which included- crab legs, clams, shrimp, crawfish, potatoes, corn and sausage. The seasoning was not as good as Angry Crab per se, but it was still solid. Given there is no wait and craziness as there is at Angry Crab- it is a solid choice for a decent seafood boil! The best part is that it was only $58! 58 bucks for 5lbs of seafood boil that can feed at least 5 people- uh..YES please! -Steamed Red Grouper- My parents ordered this as this is their staple dish to order at any restaurant. It was fresh and good but not any better than any other restaurant we've been to in Chinatown. Overpriced though compared to others. -Ong Choy with bean curd- another dish my parents ordered as it is another staple we do. It was good but average again. -Tea chicken- I thought it was unique. The chicken was seasoned with some sort of herbally flavored tea leaves? (Kind of tasted like ginseng tea and soy IMO) I liked it because it gave it an earthy flavor that was different but this may be an acquired taste for others. -Scallion and ginger chicken- Another standard dish we order- it was good but not great again- similar to every other place we've had it at. Very fresh though and the chicken was cooked well-very moist. Everything was generally good. The seafood special was GREAT. Will definitely come back for that again and will try the dim sum sometime. Prices were on the higher side for the staple dishes we ordered that are usually cheaper at other places in Chinatown. Ambiance and seating was very modern and nice which could have accounted for the higher prices.
(4)Diane G.
Our first visit to Chicago ChinaTown - food was fast and good. Service was friendly - overall great experience.
(5)Weinan C.
Im from China and I come chicago to watch the NBA playoffs game, I came to DOLO around 6 pm with a couple of friends! It's really a good place to hang out!!! The food is great and the environment is great!! The seafood combo is astonishing!!
(5)Amy Q.
It was our first time dining here at DOLO with some friends we haven't met in a year. We didn't know what expect at first but the food turned out to be great!! Especially the seafood combo that we ordered. The seasoning of the crawfish, the freshness of the crab and shrimp just hit the spot. I would definitely come back again and see what else the restaurant has to offer! Overall it was an awesome experience and would definitely recommend this restaurant to our friends!
(5)Desiree Anne A.
If you're thinking about eating in chinatown for some dim sum or Chinese food, do yourself a favor and drive pass it and get to Dolo Restaurant. Located southwest side outside of chinatown with free parking! The space is very modern and open, very welcoming with a range of people from old to young. Right now only locals are familiar with the spot, but soon enough it's gonna be filled once the word gets out, so better try this place now, before lines get long. The food is super fresh and high quality. Nothing taste like it been still out for a while or under cooked like some other busy dim sum places. Everything is made in house! The manager is friendly and shared about how they focus on high quality seafood, something Chicago lacks I feel. They have chiefs putting an east and west coast flare into the dim sum and the taste really shines. Dishes that stood out to me were there pan fried shrimp and corn dumpling, taro spring roll, shrimp and chive dumpling, turnip cake in XO sauce, mhm there were others but I'm too full to think. But our party of 6 definitely thought everything was really good and comparable to other places in the west coast. I like the vibe here, somewhere I'd take a small party to with friends or just a date and where it's not intimidating if your not Chinese. We are definitely coming back for lunch and dinner. I'm sure it'll be ohh so tasty!
(5)Melanie Z.
Heard this place have decent dim sum, but very limited selection. I haven't tried their dim sum, but came here with coworkers for dinner. We ordered the Pea shoot with rice soup in fish broth, ok beef short ribs, 1/2 of roasted chicken, baked oyster, and the Peking Style Pork Chop. The pea shoot with rice soup in fish broth was surprisingly good; I would recommend this. The Ok beef short-ribs was good too but wish they had chopped it into smaller pieces. I didn't really enjoy the 1/2 roasted chicken because it tasted bland to me. The baked oyster and peking style pork chop were delicious as well. The food they offer really is fusion style, something that makes them stand out from other restaurants. The food overall was pretty good. It's a bit on the pricier side compared to other restaurants in Chinatown. Also, the staffs were friendly and they have a mini bar as well.
(4)Peter L.
Absolutely love the atmosphere here. Very comfy seats. Food was great. Price was a little higher than other Chinese restaurants but the large portion sizes made up for it. Definitely a more contemporary style Chinese restaurant. Service wasn't bad. Not sure if they forgot our last dish but it took awhile and had to remind them. Besides that, our waitress was very attentive.
(5)Albert Y.
This place is surprisingly good!! Their dim sum is yummy and dinner items were tasty. Give them a try after they get their menu set.
(5)Kent L.
I came here the other night with friends and had a magnificent time! The restaurant is beautiful inside and the bar menu here is outstanding. We mainly stuck with sake, but we also had some wine. Both were amazing. The prices for the alcohol were average for Chicago, but i feel like the quality of it makes it more than worth the price, for once. I really recommend this place. The food was great and I loved the atmosphere. The serve needs improve but considering the place is not grand opening yet, its definitely worth a try here.
(5)patrick l.
So I noticed this replaced an Ok restaurant (inside joke). I was excited to try since it looked so inviting from the outside. They have limited free parking in front and plenty of street parking. So get lucky. We ordered the sweet and sour pork and teriyaki lamb chops. the sweet and sour dish was tangy and crunchy. I happen to like it that way. It also had bits of lychee and other fruit. Classy if you ask me. They gave me a nice size potion but I'm not judging the food on quantity but it's not hurting the review. The lamb was perfectly done. Medium to medium rare. The sauce isn't your typical sauce but enhanced and not overly sweet. Lots of servers, young and inexperienced. The restaurant is catering to the fine dining crowd due to the ambiance and prices. Limited menu but interesting drink list. I can't wait to return.
(5)Corinna K.
Had a chance to try their beef tenderloin chow fun via take out when Dolo first opened up. The noodles were so good that I was really looking forward to eating at the restaurant. Finally had a chance to try their dim sum today. Unfortunately, the whole experience was disappointing. The restaurant looks pretty classy. Seating seems upscale and I like their interior design. The dim sum, however, was ok. They have a smaller menu variety than other places. Their pieces do look slightly bigger, but taste-wise it was nothing to rave about. I liked the snow bun which was not too sweet and had a very fragrant flavor. I think this was my favorite dish. The siu mai, chicken feet, egg yolk bun, pumpkin ball and e-mein noodles were all good and somewhat up to par with the better restaurants in Chinatown. The spareribs and beef balls did not look to be freshly steamed. Yes, we could tell..discoloration on surface of the meat, taste, etc. The shrimp dumpling was flavorful. It would have been good if I didn't have to spit out 3 pieces of what felt like chewy tendon/fat pieces which could not be swallowed. And this was just inside 1 dumpling! We tried 3 different unimpressive crepes. They are definitely not the worse, but definitely not like the nice soft ones that I've had at many other places. They were a bit stiff in my opinion, but the filling did taste decent. And lastly, everything, other than the noodles, came out just luke warm. I don't need piping hot, but there's something about seeing hot steam coming from your dim sum that would have made it taste better. They didn't seem to have too many servers available, we already figured food wouldn't be coming right out. That's fine. I was on lunch break, but I'm pretty flexible. But NOT flexible enough to have a lunch that was almost 1hr 45min long. I can normally have a dim sum lunch within 1hrs time anywhere else and never feel rushed, but not this time. Our completed order sheet was taken to the kitchen and brought back to our table. We sat there for almost 30 min before we realized that the table that ordered after us already was already eating. When we asked one lady server why our food was taking so long, she in turn asked us whether the server who took care of us submitted our order. We're like, how would we know? That's why we are asking YOU! She continued to ask us if we knew what happened to our order. We finally told her "why don't you go in and check for us, that's why we are asking". She went to the kitchen, but never came out to let us know what was going on. Then suddenly she plops a plate of snow buns down and mumbles something about their computers being down so they couldn't submit orders correctly. We figure food would now be on the way, but....nope. After wolfing down the buns, we waited & waited before the noodles came out. Then we waited and waited again. Finally asked what was going on and was just told that our food was coming. Food did finally start arriving after some time, but our 3 plates of crepes and the shrimp dumplings took FOREVER. We had to inquire more than 3x and I even let them know that I really need to get back to work. Each time the server would just tell us our food is coming, but nada shows up. By the time we were waiting for our last crepe dish, I couldn't take it any more and told her I want to cancel the dish. She said it was being made, went in and brought out the luke warm plate. We immediately ask her to bring the check which, surprise surprise, took forever and 2 reminders before it was brought over to us. They did give us 10% discount for the inconvenience which brought our displeasure down a notch. We were waiting for change and eventually had to go up to the cash register to actually ask whether we would be getting change back anytime soon. It looked like the register may not have been working correctly, but how hard is it to count change by hand?? Can no decent restaurant operate without being solely dependent on computers anymore?? Lesson to learn: Have contingency plan in place for surprise situations like these and make sure your staff is familiar with it! I am normally a VERY patient person. But even I could not help feeling annoyed and frustrated at the service and attitudes of their servers. Others at my table told me this wasn't their usual pace and with their computers supposedly down, I am inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt. BUT truthfully, first impressions do count. And I do not have a very good impression of this place. I doubt I would voluntarily choose to eat here again and if invited, I would need to make sure that I don't have to be anywhere anytime soon just in case their computers go down again. EDIT 6/27: 3 of us became sick right after coming home from Dolo --- diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pains. NOT COOL. This along with what I wrote in yesterday's review solidifies my decision to never eat here again. I would change the rating to 0 stars if I could.
(1)Van N.
Not too bad. The crawfish was pretty scrumptious. I love my crawfish spicy but with the additional tang they added to it, AMAZING. I would have to say this is one of the better seafood broils in Chicago. I would definitely recommend
(4)Vaness C.
Decor, food, service - everything is top notch!! This restaurant now has become my new favorite Chinese restaurant in Chicago. The modern decor is so attractive, hip and inviting. We had a large group and got a private room. Wow the marble big table, upholstered chairs and 60" TV! We ordered so many dishes and every single one is soooo delicious! In particular I love the lobster (best lobster dish in Chicago). Also they have fresh crawfish straight from Louisiana! I also love pea tips, the blueberry yam appetizer and pork with preserved vegetables. The wait stuff were very smiley and attentive. We had such a wonderful time. Overall upscale restaurant with reasonable pricing - can't be better. Definitely coming back!!
(5)Connie Y.
Surprised at the overwhelmingly high reviews on here. Came here last weekend with some friends to try it out considering it is new and the mediocre quality of dim sum at other restaurants across Chinatown. Some of the dim sum was pretty good like the standard items like the ha gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai (pork dumplings) and lo mai gai (lotus leaf rice). But, some of their items were unimpressive like their char siu so (Chinese roast pork pastry puffs) which was not only not flaky and light, but was heavy and cold upon eating. Their service was okay; however we did have to wait almost 20 minutes for them to process our cards for payment at the end of our meal. Their decor was different than most of the other Chinese restaurants, much more trendy and modern.
(3)Saroeun M.
This was my first time here. The setting is great, service great, and the food was really delicious. Best place for a date or a group get together. I will definitely come with friends next time.
(5)Highjump I.
Came for dim sum ........ experience was just normal just like any other dim sum place maybe dinner will be different
(3)Yelp M.
Rounding up. I think we're really looking at 3.5 stars. Nice quantity of seafood in their combo seafood dish. I like a place in Chinatown that's is trying to go upscale. Service and communication was an issue with our waitress and we were not asked how to prepare the dish so it just came out spicy I guess by default. Somewhat overwhelmed the flavor of some of the seafood. Would've preferred the garlic instead.
(4)A L.
Awful experience! The teapot was disgusting, the chopsticks were broken, the service was terrible! Food was ok, but took forever! We literally waited at least half hour after we placed the order. It wasn't busy at all, like half empty. My friend ordered a crepe but it never came up to the table. We ended up cancel that order. The busboy doesn't know how to do math. He gave us the wrong bill. Worst experience ever!!
(1)Winnie T.
The atmosphere is great, good for hang out with friends.. but the food which we ordered were either too salted or too light... And i think the price are too expensive and it's not worth it... Pretty nice restaurant.. Maybe I chose the wrong dishes.. Maybe go there again with friend or not...
(3)Weinan C.
Im from China and I come chicago to watch the NBA playoffs game, I came to DOLO around 6 pm with a couple of friends! It's really a good place to hang out!!! The food is great and the environment is great!! The seafood combo is astonishing!!
(5)Amy Q.
It was our first time dining here at DOLO with some friends we haven't met in a year. We didn't know what expect at first but the food turned out to be great!! Especially the seafood combo that we ordered. The seasoning of the crawfish, the freshness of the crab and shrimp just hit the spot. I would definitely come back again and see what else the restaurant has to offer! Overall it was an awesome experience and would definitely recommend this restaurant to our friends!
(5)Trang N.
My family and friends decided to have dinner here the other night and I have to say we were all completely blown away! The crawfish were fresh and cooked to perfection and the sauce was on-point. It had a very rich spicy flavor to it and you can request for it to be extra spicy if ya like. The corn that came with it... Was the sweetest I've ever had. My son couldn't eat the crawfish and had the truffle wonton soup which he devoured. The decor and ambiance of this place is very nice and elegant. The service was great! They were all really polite and attentive. Can't wait to come back for another round of crawfish!
(5)Howard L.
This place is new having started up in February 2015, and they offer up high quality dim sum in a stylish contemporary setting. Prices are reasonable for such a new business and their offerings - most dim sum was in the $3.69 - $3.89 per dish range. Overall, I'd go with about 4.5 stars. We tried a mostly conventional assortment - siu mai, har gao, beef crepes, and steamed liquid custard buns. We also tried a new one - fried pumpkin balls - they were ok (a little bland), but I prefer something like fried taro myself. Their snow white buns were also a nice presentation for a custard filled bun. There were a few little things that detracted from a higher rating - one of our tea pots wasn't quite piping hot. Another was that their loft style metallic ceiling traps sound, so it can get quite loud in there. They have 3 elegant private dining rooms that have 8 person tables. They also have a small free parking lot that holds maybe 10 cars. Overall, every Chinatown go-er should at least give this place a try.
(4)sid p.
Mannnn, fuck this place! They double charged my card and when I called the manager about it he gave me the run around for over a week. I finally had to call my bank to get it settled. Go here if you like small portions and over priced food.The food was meh, save your money and eat in the square or else you're just paying for decoration and the parking convenience(if you can find a spot). NoGo to Dolo!
(1)Susie C.
I love the ease of reservation through Yelp! Made a reservation for 8 people on Yelp for my family for Fathers Day dinner Sunday. When we got there, we were seated to our room. It's pretty spiffy! The room has a TV and a nice table. My family really enjoyed the privacy. I read on other reviews that you get a table if you have a party of 8+. My family and I ordered around 8-9 dishes - family wasn't too big on seafood so we didn't get to try out most of the seafood specialities they have (the wait staff were showing my family the types of seafood they have out front). For our entree, I looked through some pictures on yelp to order which I found very helpful. We had the french beef tenderloin and noodle which was one of my favorite! The beef was so tender and most and juicy! My family really enjoyed the flavor - it is a must order! The peking style pork chop was so delicious. My dad said this place makes one of the best pork chops he's had! The sea bass was good but it was kind of a small fish so my family devoured that fast. We had string beans with a little spice which was tasty, the ong choy is good (hardly had we had a bad experience with ong choy). The dry scallop fried rice was a little too bland for my taste but my mom enjoyed it. To me I felt it was lacking flavor, but hey my mom enjoyed it. Ginger chicken was okay. The fish maw soup was decent...a little on the lighter flavor side. We ordered 1lb of shrimp.. I love the flavor. The shrimp was a bit overcooked as the skin was stuck on the meat but I really enjoy the hint of spicy flavors and the hot dog that was in it! Overall we had a good dinner. Price wasn't too bad. We really like the room! Definitely will come back.. want to try dim sum here, too!
(4)Sheryl T.
Freshest dimsum I've had in Chinatown for a very long time. Very comparable to Ming Hin. We got their hagaw and shumai- both were outstanding! Their ong choy in garlic sauce and crawfish dish were a hit, but the yang chow fried rice was disappointing. It lacked flavor and tasted like just plain white rice. Skip the rice, but do come for the dimsum and seafood dishes. Love that they have a private parking lot, and they also take reservations.
(4)Laurice U.
Not your average Chinese restaurant. DOLO is surprisingly modern and aesthetically pleasing. The aura is one you find eating at a swanky downtown restaurant, yet not snooty. We had the fish soup, garlic pea tips, walnut shrimp, and their mixed seafood speciality. The fish soup was delicious. It had chunks of fish in an egg drop soup base, but did not taste fishy at all. The pea tips with garlic, was not anything special, but I wanted veggies. It was good. The walnut shrimp had large pieces of perfectly cooked shrimp and broccoli. It wasn't too sweet nor did it have too much mayonnaise. The piece de resistance was the mixed seafood platter (I'm not quite sure what the name of it is, but it's their specialty). It had crab legs, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage, potatoes, and corn. The seasoning was similar to Cajun cuisine with a Chinese twist. I'm not quite sure what added that. Sorry, i'm not a culinary expert nor am I foodie, I just know what I like and what I don't like. The service was excellent. The food came quickly. The servers were attentive (bringing us clean plates and constantly refilling our water). Reservations have been booked. We're going back! I'd give it a 5 star if it wasn't for the very small parking lot. But, again, it is Chinatown.
(4)Nicole R.
We went here for a family dinner on a Friday night and it turned out great! I was skeptical of this place at first but we sampled a little bit of everything on the menu. This place serves your typical Chinese food but with a good twist. There were a few staple dishes we ordered that were seasoned a little differently than normal but were good! We ordered: -Pea shoots in congee: I love pea shoots in general but this is a unique way to serve it. It was good but not great. -Beef with mushrooms, ginger and scallion- This was a hit at our table with both the kids and adults. It's kind of spicy though with thick slices of ginger throughout the dish. The beef was seasoned well -Seafood special combo (THINK-Angry Crab)- Um...YUM!!! I think this was the star of the night. It came in a GINORMOUS bowl (I would say- Boat size) with 5 lbs of seasoned seafood broil which included- crab legs, clams, shrimp, crawfish, potatoes, corn and sausage. The seasoning was not as good as Angry Crab per se, but it was still solid. Given there is no wait and craziness as there is at Angry Crab- it is a solid choice for a decent seafood boil! The best part is that it was only $58! 58 bucks for 5lbs of seafood boil that can feed at least 5 people- uh..YES please! -Steamed Red Grouper- My parents ordered this as this is their staple dish to order at any restaurant. It was fresh and good but not any better than any other restaurant we've been to in Chinatown. Overpriced though compared to others. -Ong Choy with bean curd- another dish my parents ordered as it is another staple we do. It was good but average again. -Tea chicken- I thought it was unique. The chicken was seasoned with some sort of herbally flavored tea leaves? (Kind of tasted like ginseng tea and soy IMO) I liked it because it gave it an earthy flavor that was different but this may be an acquired taste for others. -Scallion and ginger chicken- Another standard dish we order- it was good but not great again- similar to every other place we've had it at. Very fresh though and the chicken was cooked well-very moist. Everything was generally good. The seafood special was GREAT. Will definitely come back for that again and will try the dim sum sometime. Prices were on the higher side for the staple dishes we ordered that are usually cheaper at other places in Chinatown. Ambiance and seating was very modern and nice which could have accounted for the higher prices.
(4)Diane G.
Our first visit to Chicago ChinaTown - food was fast and good. Service was friendly - overall great experience.
(5)Patty S.
Great dim sum. Nice decor. Better service than most Chinese restaurants. Has a parking lot attached to the property. Solid food options. Will be back!
(4)elizabeth r.
The food is not that great it was just alright. I prob will not come back. Not worth the price. The absence and service is good however the food sucks.
(2)Jaci Y.
fresh and delicious dim sum. They are a bit expensive but it's worth the treat if you are looking to spend on quality food and service.
(4)Jennie C.
This is now my go-to place for dim-sum. Minghin no-more! The dim-sum here are made to order and arrive piping hot at the table. Everything we tried have been excellently executed and seasoned. What a wonderful addition to Chinatown!
(5)Nancy H.
You can really see how Chinatown is trying to become more "high class" and aesthetically pleasing when you walk into this place. The ambiance is classy and the lighting is low. It's more a place where you go with your friends than a family restaurant. Although the decor was nice, the service was certainly lackluster. Usually at Chinatown restaurants, the service--though may not be the nicest--is very efficient and timely. Here, however, it seemed to be the opposite. We had several waitresses/waiters and none of whom seemed to know what they were doing. They were always running around, but they would never attend to us. It was hard getting someone to take our order and after we received our order, we had to ask four times with three different waiters to get rice. We also had a very hard time getting our tea refilled. During this time, it was not extremely busy. While the service kind of was....well, bad, the food was surprisingly good. We had black bean and garlic clams, walnut shrimp, short ribs with mushrooms, and ong choy with bean curd. They were all very flavorful! There's really nothing bad to say about them. Considering the service and food, I wonder if this place will go out quickly like the last restaurant in its place. However, if you have a lot of patience and are looking for food and don't want to deal with the hassle of parking in Chinatown, give it a try.
(2)Robert t.
Being raised in Chinatown and dined at almost all of the restaurants in the area while growing up, rarely do I find one that craves me to dine there twice a month. Dolo did exactly that, my guests and I are truly amazed at the Dim Sum dishes as they were tasty, fresh and of high quality. The only flaw they may have would be the wait staff, it seems that are not given proper training and direction on expediting orders or serving customers. Slight improvement on the service would bring my survey to 5 stars.
(4)Melissa L.
Yeowza. Yelp reviewer Sherwin C. gets it right when he says that Dolo has Michelin ratings in its future. I had lunch with a colleague who's a Cajun. We ordered the messy but delicious crawfish. The sauce was nice and spicy. On the host's recommendation, we had the shrimp and corn dumplings. Yum! Tea-roasted chicken, shumai, turnip cake, and the spicy, pepper chicken were also very good. Hopefully the menu will be publicly available very soon.
(5)Catherine A.
Food was just okay.. a bit overpriced. The enoki was good, but the other food I ordered were not worth the price.
(2)Vivian F.
Came here to try their dim sum around noon. It took awhile for them to serve the dim sum when the place was half empty. The waitress insisted us to try the pan fry noodle with mushrooms and chopped steak on top. The steak has been tenderized by baking soda which makes it a weird texture that I dislike. That dish was not cheap either, so I wouldn't recommend. The really bad experience came when we pay the bill. The same waitress that served us did not put the amount we actually gave on the receipt. We gave her $45 but came back on the receipt it says we only paid $40 along with a $5 and some change in cash. I told her I will need the receipt to keep record and ask her to reprint me the receipt with the correct amount I gave her and she refused. Her co-worker overheard us and came over, after some time talking back and forth, her co-worker also said she should've put the correct amount on the receipt. Wasted my time arguing with this waitress! Not coming back with this kind of service.
(2)Kara E.
Met my friend and came here for drinks and dinner after work last Friday. We each ordered Pina Coladas - because reasons. The drinks were delicious - light and tropical. My friend got some sort of shrimp dish that she enjoyed while I got some fried noodles with beef that was tasty. Service was a touch slow but our waiter was so nice. The space is really beautiful. Definitely hitting this up again.
(5)Mary M.
Came here for dimsum and it's better than any other place I've tried so far. Left with a happy tummy.
(5)Tr P.
Good customer services. The restaurant is nice and clean. Love their crawfish yummyyyyy.
(5)Albert Y.
This place is surprisingly good!! Their dim sum is yummy and dinner items were tasty. Give them a try after they get their menu set.
(5)Bingjie H.
I've been to this place several times, and it NEVER disappointed me. The food is so authentic and so yummy!!! I tried several dishes like seafood combo, steamed pork belly with preserved vegetables, lamb bbq. All dishes are fantastic!! I think dolo restaurant is one of must try chinese restaurant in chicago! you will be also amazed by how mordern and comfy the deceration is in the restaurant. I would really recommend everyone go!
(5)Capt M.
New and some waitresses are cute but only speak Manderin. Good good. Brand new decore. Full bar. Will be back. Oh, own free parking.
(4)Desiree Anne A.
If you're thinking about eating in chinatown for some dim sum or Chinese food, do yourself a favor and drive pass it and get to Dolo Restaurant. Located southwest side outside of chinatown with free parking! The space is very modern and open, very welcoming with a range of people from old to young. Right now only locals are familiar with the spot, but soon enough it's gonna be filled once the word gets out, so better try this place now, before lines get long. The food is super fresh and high quality. Nothing taste like it been still out for a while or under cooked like some other busy dim sum places. Everything is made in house! The manager is friendly and shared about how they focus on high quality seafood, something Chicago lacks I feel. They have chiefs putting an east and west coast flare into the dim sum and the taste really shines. Dishes that stood out to me were there pan fried shrimp and corn dumpling, taro spring roll, shrimp and chive dumpling, turnip cake in XO sauce, mhm there were others but I'm too full to think. But our party of 6 definitely thought everything was really good and comparable to other places in the west coast. I like the vibe here, somewhere I'd take a small party to with friends or just a date and where it's not intimidating if your not Chinese. We are definitely coming back for lunch and dinner. I'm sure it'll be ohh so tasty!
(5)Melanie Z.
Heard this place have decent dim sum, but very limited selection. I haven't tried their dim sum, but came here with coworkers for dinner. We ordered the Pea shoot with rice soup in fish broth, ok beef short ribs, 1/2 of roasted chicken, baked oyster, and the Peking Style Pork Chop. The pea shoot with rice soup in fish broth was surprisingly good; I would recommend this. The Ok beef short-ribs was good too but wish they had chopped it into smaller pieces. I didn't really enjoy the 1/2 roasted chicken because it tasted bland to me. The baked oyster and peking style pork chop were delicious as well. The food they offer really is fusion style, something that makes them stand out from other restaurants. The food overall was pretty good. It's a bit on the pricier side compared to other restaurants in Chinatown. Also, the staffs were friendly and they have a mini bar as well.
(4)Jun W.
The sticky rice was good and I like how it contain peanuts. As for the country style noodle, basically a Singapore style noodle, the dish is cooked with big shrimps and a good portion of pork so that does make up for it being so pricey. The cost of the beef chow fun is close to the prices that you could find at other places, if you want something not as pricey and good. Overall, the food was delicious and high quality. The service was good too; my water was constantly refilled. I do want to add that the place was filled with people in their 20's, so you might feel out of place if you are eating with your parents versus with friends or out on a date.
(3)Peter L.
Absolutely love the atmosphere here. Very comfy seats. Food was great. Price was a little higher than other Chinese restaurants but the large portion sizes made up for it. Definitely a more contemporary style Chinese restaurant. Service wasn't bad. Not sure if they forgot our last dish but it took awhile and had to remind them. Besides that, our waitress was very attentive.
(5)Kent L.
I came here the other night with friends and had a magnificent time! The restaurant is beautiful inside and the bar menu here is outstanding. We mainly stuck with sake, but we also had some wine. Both were amazing. The prices for the alcohol were average for Chicago, but i feel like the quality of it makes it more than worth the price, for once. I really recommend this place. The food was great and I loved the atmosphere. The serve needs improve but considering the place is not grand opening yet, its definitely worth a try here.
(5)Â¥ W.
At last, a clean, modern upscale Chinese restaurant that serves amazing food! I was there tonight with my family of 10, including 2 young kids. They gave us a private room with 2 TVs. We ordered the combination seafood platter, orange chicken, garlic on choy, bacon wrapped oysters, bacon string beans and beef chow fun. Their crawfish were large high quality comparable to New Orleans. Crab legs were cooked to perfection where you can still taste the crab along with just enough Cajun spice. The quality of freshness from the seafood to the vegetables can't be beat by any Chinese restaurant I've been to. The balance flavors in the sauces and spices were perfectly blended and not overpowering at all. One thing to mention that I was quite impressive was their jasmine rice! Unlike most restaurants that serves cheap low quality rice available that's yellowish, dry and barely swallow-able , Dolo's jasmine rice was aromatic and perfectly cooked. Their service is attentive and accommodating. I'm looking forward to come back for their grand opening to experience their full menu. I've eaten at many Chinese Restaurants and this is the first and only that I took the time to write a review.
(5)JJ W.
Went during a weekday evening and the service was very slow. Food was nothing special and too salty.
(3)Cathy L.
Service was not bad whatsoever and friendly we ordered crawfish and crab legs and everything was delicious really enjoyed the crawfish sauce. Definately will be back.
(4)Lulu L.
The best food I've had in chicago! Creative, well-prepared, and tasty! We came here in three days ago and our food was all delicious. The staff were all super friendly and attentive to us. And also, I loved the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant. It feel very trendy, fresh, and lively. Oh, easy to find parking.
(5)Mengran L.
Amazing place. Even regardless of the food and service and circumstance I will give this restaurant a 5 star. The culture matters. There are New American cuisine restaurants all over Chicago and it's time to let the Americans having some knowledge about New Cantonese cuisine. Also there are classic Chinese restaurants all over the Chinatown, and it's about to let our Chicago born Cantonese brothers having some ideas about the food innovation taking place in their mother-town, Canton, China. There are no classic Chinese wood or fabric ornaments on the wall and no General Tso, Crab Rangoon and Egg Rolls on the menu. Looks like they are copying an entire successful temporary Cantonese restaurant directly from Guangzhou or Shenzhen. I love this courage and this kinds of culture communication, even though I am really worrying whether Chicago people can accept it or not. The food is great. We ordered Baby Pea Leaves in Fish Congee, Three Cups Chicken and Lamb Belly Casserole. (Didn't find an English menu online, so they are not the exact names.) The pea leave is amazing. Every bite begins with the fresh fragrance and brisk tasting of pea leave and ends by the mellow smell and rich taste of fish congee. These two layered tastes bring novelty, at the same time they support each other to make a perfect combination. Best match. Wholly beyond my imagination. 5 stars. The Three Cups Chicken is below average. Chicken is not juicy. Also can't find any taste of sesame oil inside. I know some restaurant don't add sesame oil, though the original recipe requires, but at least they add some other spices for example basil. You just cannot leave the whole dish without any flavor...... The Lamb Belly is great though. Meat is tender at the same time belly is not oily and skin is soft. It's not that strongly seasoned as the lamb casserole in many other countries. Mild and warm, a typical Cantonese style winter dish to help us passing another humid and cold winter. The dipping is innovative. Mint mixed with traditional fermented tofu. I believe this idea is inspired from a Guizhou cuisine 花江狗肉, that in Chinese medicine theory mint can balance the power of lamb. However, the brisk taste is too weak comparing to the saltiness of fermented tofu. This makes the whole dish a little bit strange. Service is great. It's my first time to say the service of a U.S. Chinese restaurant great. We occasionally dropped a spoon into the congee and one second later our servant noticed this and reached our table with napkins and cleaned the spoon for us. Anyway, best luck to Dolo and happy Chinese New Year to all. æ–°å¹´å¿«ä¹ï¼Œä¸‡äº‹å¦‚æ„。
(5)Jayson F.
We decided to try a new restaurant since it had high reviews here on Yelp. First, the service was terrible. Our waiter never came back to see if we wanted anything else after we got the food. I had to go up to him, and ask for napkins, which was not provided on our plate when we first sat down, and twice for hot sauce, which he forgot. It wasn't even busy. Also, I explained to him I wanted to try the lobster that I seen here on Yelp, and even showed him 2 pictures; however, he order the wrong one, which we got salt and pepper style. It was not tasty at all and for $35 for a lobster under 2 pounds there was not a lot of meat. The second dish beef tenderloin with chow fun noodle was way to salty and over rated here, which is also expensive $16 dollars. There are plenty of other restaurants that offer better service and tasty food in Chinatown for a reasonable price. Overall, the food is really expensive, salty, and the service is bad.
(1)Jeremy C.
Food is legit and is one of a kind in Chinatown!
(4)Yelp M.
Rounding up. I think we're really looking at 3.5 stars. Nice quantity of seafood in their combo seafood dish. I like a place in Chinatown that's is trying to go upscale. Service and communication was an issue with our waitress and we were not asked how to prepare the dish so it just came out spicy I guess by default. Somewhat overwhelmed the flavor of some of the seafood. Would've preferred the garlic instead.
(4)A L.
Awful experience! The teapot was disgusting, the chopsticks were broken, the service was terrible! Food was ok, but took forever! We literally waited at least half hour after we placed the order. It wasn't busy at all, like half empty. My friend ordered a crepe but it never came up to the table. We ended up cancel that order. The busboy doesn't know how to do math. He gave us the wrong bill. Worst experience ever!!
(1)Elvin C.
Reviewing based on dim sum experience: Convenient parking lot with spots open at noon on a Sunday. Dim sum menu is in English and Chinese. No pictures. English is a bit rough, so if you don't read Chinese, you might be a little thrown off when items show up on your menu. When your server does bring back your order written up, do double check, sometimes a slip of a finger might bring you something different to the table. They were quick to make the correction. Dim sum items most common are M/L between $3.50 and $4 - so it is a little pricier than other places but you get the corresponding quality. You'll find that in the items we got today: siu mai, har gow, the veggie rice crepe, the pumpkin stuffed jin dui, and the lychee jello. The braised chicken in black bean sauce = chicken feet. Done well, but I can't say that much better than any other place. You do get your choice of Chinese teas and the decor is great. Some of the fabric upholstered furniture isn't going to last without expensive cleaning bills. They'll probably replace those when they break down. Three private rooms with varying size add a little extra to the space (bar dining I guess is an option too). Service can be a little smoother, but that should work out with time. There is less variety on the menu, but given that the non-dim sum menu is available too, you might consider mixing things up, particularly with a larger group. Will have to come back and try this out.
(4)Vaness C.
Decor, food, service - everything is top notch!! This restaurant now has become my new favorite Chinese restaurant in Chicago. The modern decor is so attractive, hip and inviting. We had a large group and got a private room. Wow the marble big table, upholstered chairs and 60" TV! We ordered so many dishes and every single one is soooo delicious! In particular I love the lobster (best lobster dish in Chicago). Also they have fresh crawfish straight from Louisiana! I also love pea tips, the blueberry yam appetizer and pork with preserved vegetables. The wait stuff were very smiley and attentive. We had such a wonderful time. Overall upscale restaurant with reasonable pricing - can't be better. Definitely coming back!!
(5)Connie Y.
Surprised at the overwhelmingly high reviews on here. Came here last weekend with some friends to try it out considering it is new and the mediocre quality of dim sum at other restaurants across Chinatown. Some of the dim sum was pretty good like the standard items like the ha gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai (pork dumplings) and lo mai gai (lotus leaf rice). But, some of their items were unimpressive like their char siu so (Chinese roast pork pastry puffs) which was not only not flaky and light, but was heavy and cold upon eating. Their service was okay; however we did have to wait almost 20 minutes for them to process our cards for payment at the end of our meal. Their decor was different than most of the other Chinese restaurants, much more trendy and modern.
(3)Saroeun M.
This was my first time here. The setting is great, service great, and the food was really delicious. Best place for a date or a group get together. I will definitely come with friends next time.
(5)Highjump I.
Came for dim sum ........ experience was just normal just like any other dim sum place maybe dinner will be different
(3)Carmen Z.
Three stars because they messed up my take out order after my dine in, otherwise 4 stars. Food is tasty but service needs a little work. We have to wave for the servers every single time.
(3)Sandra L.
Ok...I wrote a review about the dimsum. They recommended the crawfish....just one word! AWESOME!!!!! I really love the sauce they use and the sweetcorn and potatoes really tastes great. Gotta try it!!! Btw...I would of uploaded a pic but I ate it too fast and it does get messy! Haha
(5)patrick l.
So I noticed this replaced an Ok restaurant (inside joke). I was excited to try since it looked so inviting from the outside. They have limited free parking in front and plenty of street parking. So get lucky. We ordered the sweet and sour pork and teriyaki lamb chops. the sweet and sour dish was tangy and crunchy. I happen to like it that way. It also had bits of lychee and other fruit. Classy if you ask me. They gave me a nice size potion but I'm not judging the food on quantity but it's not hurting the review. The lamb was perfectly done. Medium to medium rare. The sauce isn't your typical sauce but enhanced and not overly sweet. Lots of servers, young and inexperienced. The restaurant is catering to the fine dining crowd due to the ambiance and prices. Limited menu but interesting drink list. I can't wait to return.
(5)Corinna K.
Had a chance to try their beef tenderloin chow fun via take out when Dolo first opened up. The noodles were so good that I was really looking forward to eating at the restaurant. Finally had a chance to try their dim sum today. Unfortunately, the whole experience was disappointing. The restaurant looks pretty classy. Seating seems upscale and I like their interior design. The dim sum, however, was ok. They have a smaller menu variety than other places. Their pieces do look slightly bigger, but taste-wise it was nothing to rave about. I liked the snow bun which was not too sweet and had a very fragrant flavor. I think this was my favorite dish. The siu mai, chicken feet, egg yolk bun, pumpkin ball and e-mein noodles were all good and somewhat up to par with the better restaurants in Chinatown. The spareribs and beef balls did not look to be freshly steamed. Yes, we could tell..discoloration on surface of the meat, taste, etc. The shrimp dumpling was flavorful. It would have been good if I didn't have to spit out 3 pieces of what felt like chewy tendon/fat pieces which could not be swallowed. And this was just inside 1 dumpling! We tried 3 different unimpressive crepes. They are definitely not the worse, but definitely not like the nice soft ones that I've had at many other places. They were a bit stiff in my opinion, but the filling did taste decent. And lastly, everything, other than the noodles, came out just luke warm. I don't need piping hot, but there's something about seeing hot steam coming from your dim sum that would have made it taste better. They didn't seem to have too many servers available, we already figured food wouldn't be coming right out. That's fine. I was on lunch break, but I'm pretty flexible. But NOT flexible enough to have a lunch that was almost 1hr 45min long. I can normally have a dim sum lunch within 1hrs time anywhere else and never feel rushed, but not this time. Our completed order sheet was taken to the kitchen and brought back to our table. We sat there for almost 30 min before we realized that the table that ordered after us already was already eating. When we asked one lady server why our food was taking so long, she in turn asked us whether the server who took care of us submitted our order. We're like, how would we know? That's why we are asking YOU! She continued to ask us if we knew what happened to our order. We finally told her "why don't you go in and check for us, that's why we are asking". She went to the kitchen, but never came out to let us know what was going on. Then suddenly she plops a plate of snow buns down and mumbles something about their computers being down so they couldn't submit orders correctly. We figure food would now be on the way, but....nope. After wolfing down the buns, we waited & waited before the noodles came out. Then we waited and waited again. Finally asked what was going on and was just told that our food was coming. Food did finally start arriving after some time, but our 3 plates of crepes and the shrimp dumplings took FOREVER. We had to inquire more than 3x and I even let them know that I really need to get back to work. Each time the server would just tell us our food is coming, but nada shows up. By the time we were waiting for our last crepe dish, I couldn't take it any more and told her I want to cancel the dish. She said it was being made, went in and brought out the luke warm plate. We immediately ask her to bring the check which, surprise surprise, took forever and 2 reminders before it was brought over to us. They did give us 10% discount for the inconvenience which brought our displeasure down a notch. We were waiting for change and eventually had to go up to the cash register to actually ask whether we would be getting change back anytime soon. It looked like the register may not have been working correctly, but how hard is it to count change by hand?? Can no decent restaurant operate without being solely dependent on computers anymore?? Lesson to learn: Have contingency plan in place for surprise situations like these and make sure your staff is familiar with it! I am normally a VERY patient person. But even I could not help feeling annoyed and frustrated at the service and attitudes of their servers. Others at my table told me this wasn't their usual pace and with their computers supposedly down, I am inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt. BUT truthfully, first impressions do count. And I do not have a very good impression of this place. I doubt I would voluntarily choose to eat here again and if invited, I would need to make sure that I don't have to be anywhere anytime soon just in case their computers go down again. EDIT 6/27: 3 of us became sick right after coming home from Dolo --- diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pains. NOT COOL. This along with what I wrote in yesterday's review solidifies my decision to never eat here again. I would change the rating to 0 stars if I could.
(1)Xiaochen C.
Hands down the best Chinese food I have tried in Chicago!! French beef tenderloin, and lobster change my life!:) Other dishes we tried were very fresh and tasty too. The dinning environment and the customer service are much better compared to most Chinatown restaurants. I am so happy to find this place. Will definitely come back!
(5)Zheyi X.
great sea bass and Cantonese crepe
(5)Mllyett C.
This review is for dim sum on a weekend. The ambience is modern, comfortable, and inviting. That is about where all the positives end at. Every dim sum dish we ordered were a bit lacking. Chicken feet is the only one that was normal but nothing to rave about. Service was slow although there were many staffs around. Maybe, still a rather new establishment. Will still stick to cai or minhin despite the crowd where the dim sum is more in solid standards for chicago.
(2)Van N.
Not too bad. The crawfish was pretty scrumptious. I love my crawfish spicy but with the additional tang they added to it, AMAZING. I would have to say this is one of the better seafood broils in Chicago. I would definitely recommend
(4)Camille L.
Sunday lunch dim sum was really popular. No hostess so people wrote their own names on a piece of paper at the bar. Reasonably priced menu and got 10% off for checking in on yelp. Score! 100% Asian clientele and my mom got to speak Cantonese to the wait staff. Delicious food!
(4)Nicholas G.
Drove past and said let try it. Very tasty. Had governors chicken. Very delicious. Nice lil spice. Will def b coming back Spring rolls were out of this world.
(4)Minh-An C.
It's more like 3.5.. So after a really good first experience, I decided to plan a friend's birthday dinner here. I called to make reservation the week before and was able to easily make reservation for a Saturday dinner for 12 at 7:30. They put us in a medium sized room and the max capacity is 12 seats. So, FYI, it will be hard to squeeze in more people for this specific room. For this specific experience, we originally had a waiter that couldn't speak english well and it was so hard to talk to her so we requested a new waiter. Then, I tried order the tea leaf chicken that I really enjoyed from the previous visit but they just changed the menu a few days ago so they took that item off. I was terribly disappointed. And the new menu is really plain and not descriptive at all. The waiter said the official versions are being made so they apologized for the crappy menu. So for a party of 12, we got two appetizers (veggie platter and fried spare ribs) and then the dolo house special seafood combo (5 lbs of crawfish, shrimp, crab legs, corn, potato, and sausage), soup, fried rice, chow fun, and ong toy. Note, this was barely enough so I would suggest order another plate of something.. Veggie platter: I would just skip this, because it was just seaweed and other shredded veggie on a platter. Nothing amazing and overpriced. Fried spare ribs: this was yummy, I would get this again. Dolo house special seafood combo: the combo lacked potato, there was only ONE potato in the entire bowl; crawfish dominated the bowl and there were about eight crab legs. If you want specifically crawfish or shrimp, I would suggest just getting separate orders of those. Soup: We got the crab and fish belly soup and it was really yummy. I think this was my favorite dish of the night. But the waiter took forever to get us bowl and serve us the soup in individual portion.. House special seafood fried rice: nothing too special, just got it to be filling in our tummy Beef tenderloin chow fun: note, this is made crispy and if you're like me and want soft noodles, you gotta let it sit a bit so it can soften the noodles. The beef tenderloin and sauce is delicious though. Ong toy w/ garlic sauce: This is my all time favorite veggie dish to get at Chinese seafood restaurant and this place did not disappoint! We also got drink for the birthday girls and my island breeze was yummy, not too strong; the mai tai was super strong though. Overall, with gratitude included (18%) and with all the food and drinks we ordered, the total came out to less than $25/person (split between 10 people). This is not bad but I wish they will improve on the menu and the service.
(3)Louise M.
When I heard from friends that there's a new restaurant in Chinatown that may be better or on par with Ming Hin, I was in a little disbelief. Could it be? Is it possible? With haste, we made a reservation to try it the next day for brunch. Checking them out on Yelp, I was quite impressed that the restaurant looked really really nice and upscale in pictures. It also has its own parking lot. That's a huge plus for Chinatown. It's to the left of Archer Square and not in the Chinatown complex. The parking lot was small in real life and it looked like a BMW dealer lot with all the Bimmers that were parked there. Liking this place already... :) My friend had reserved a private room for us. The main dining area is tiny compared to Ming Hin. However, Ming Hin did not start as big as they are now. They expanded many times. If Dolo is as good or better than Ming Hin, they may have to do the same. The private room was nice with cool modern furnitures. The big screen TV on the wall was playing WTTW and I ended up watching intensely to Hubert Keller making Vacherin on TV and not paid attention to my friends. LOL! French chef making meringue anything always gets my attention. It didn't matter that I was in a Chinese restaurant awaiting dim sum. My friends already ordered some dim sum dishes when I arrived. They ordered a shitload of dim sums. They kept coming. Some were as good as Ming Hin or just good period. The shu may and har gao were awesome. Everything else were good and comparable - glutinous rice in lotus leaves, bean curd stuff, congee, etc. The xiao lung bao was not as good. I wasn't a fan. The taro was my least fave as I got a whiff of ammonia bicarbonate as I ate it. Not sure if they used it but I had something with foul smell and taste towards the center that I thought was ammonia. We also ordered crawfish bake Louisiana style and that was so awesome! First off, we didn't expect that in Chinatown. We were slurping and sucking on crawfish and we all thought the sauce was out of this world. Lastly, I ordered the pea shoot with rice soup because I saw the picture on Yelp. The picture looked so good that I had to order it and it was really great. It became the table's fave instantly. Oh, one low note - they didn't have or out of egg yolk custard bun. Too bad because that would be my judging point. They got a continuance on this. The service was quite attentive. My friends spoke Cantonese and it seemed to help a lot. The lead servers and managers were great with English speaking too but they didn't miss a beat with Cantonese. The GM Jason, also stopped by and greeted us. For being a new place, I gave them mad props for everything. There are areas to improve but I do believe they give Ming Hin a huge competition. For dim sum, I would still give it to Ming Hin for now. However the crawfish and the pea shoot were great! With little improvements, they're off to a great future in Chicago Chinatown. We are coming back for more seafood bake and to try the fancy Chinese dinner menu involving foie gras and stuff. What?! Yes, you heard right. Foie gras.. and not bear testicles. What kind of Chinese place is this?! :)
(4)Jackie M.
It's great to have a new addition of good Chinese food and a blend of asian fusion. I've been here few times on different occasion and had positive encouter (dim sum,dinner and carryout). Dim sum: service was okay and doesn't seem like they are assigned to specific table. There is potential for improvement and the waitress is trying her best. Dim sum was delightful. The BBQ pork crepe was tasty and the crepe was very thin. The shrimp dumpling is slightly different from the usual dim sum places. The shrimp was heavily seasoned with pepper which adds a kick to the dumpling. I think i can get accustom to it. The egg yolk bun was soft and drizzled with egg yolk. The other dim sum items are the usual goodness. Sweet and sour pork: Very generous family size portion. The pork was lightly battered and flash fried. The taste and the flavor is well balanced. The pork was lean and tender. One of my favorite. Beijing style pork: This is the bone in pork with red tangy/teriyaki sauce. Once again, tender and tasty. Seafood platter $60: This is similar to the "angry crab" or "hot n juicy" style cajun seafood platter which includes snow crab, prawns, crawfish, corn, and starch. The flavor is there, but you wont have a stinky dragon breath like "hot n juicy" would leave as souvenir. Eggplant with minced pork and fish: love this legit Chinese dish. The eggplant skin was skinned and the salted fish was delicious over rice. beef tenderloin chow fun: I ordered this entree due to popular YELP recommendation. The beef tenderloin was tender and was a beef tenderloin (other Chinese joint claims it but serves regular beef). The chow fun was a dry pan fried atop with the beef gravy and beef tenderloin. It was delicious. Next time, I will request for it to be less pan fried . By the way, reallly enjoyed this dish! Tea Chicken: the house special chicken was tasty with a slight flavor of tea. The chicken was tender and the meat was lean. Overall good food and nice ambiance. The portion was very generous. There is quality and quantity in this new place.
(4)Sherwin C.
If I had to bet 10 dollars on the next restaurant in Chinatown to be headed towards a Michelin recommendation, I'd put my money on this restaurant. There are now several upscale establishments such as Ming Hin, Cai, and Lao You Ju that dot Chinatown that offer amazing food with exceptional decor. It's not unlikely that all of these will see Michelin recommendations soon but the food and presentation at Dolo is just slightly more refined to push this closer to recieving this recognition. All the dishes here seem to be well planned, with different themes in mind. You can clearly notice the attention to small details in both flavor and texture in each component of the dishes. The main ingredients really shine here and are boosted with extra color and flavor from the accompaniments. Flavors do range from very mild to very aromatic so you can get a wide variety of experiences depending on what you order. The service was courteous and prompt, the decor was very nice and modern, the seating was spacious and comfortable (for a busy Chinese restaurant), however the parking does leave something to be desired (although it is difficult to park nearly anywhere in Chinatown). The price is a little higher than most of Chinatown, but the quality of these dishes more than makes up for this cost. Here were my notes on some specific dishes: Beef crepe: If you like the excellent beef crepe at Lao You Ju, you'll be amazed to find out that this restaurant has improved upon the skin by providing an soft, bouncy, glutonious texture to match with a mildly flavored, tender beef filling. Bacon with Foie Gras & Oyster Roll: Very crispy exterior, very tasty oyster, very smart use of bacon to add a nice element of flavor and fat with just right amount of saltiness. The slightly spicy sauce really added a nice touch to elevate to make this dish extremely delectable. The foie gras did nothing for the dish however as the other ingredients overpowered it but it did not do anything to take away from the enjoyment of the dish. Beef tenderloin chow fun: Almost double or triple the price of a beef chow fun elsewhere, but this dish was so enjoyable I couldn't even fault the price. The chow fun was perfectly crisp on the edges with a nice bouncy texture. The beef tenderloin was spectacular, tender, juicy, slightly peppered and beats what you'll find in Japanese Teppanyaki restaurants (unless you're getting top quality Kobe Beef of course). The vegetables that accompanied it were all cooked perfectly, from the crisp sugar snap peas to the succulent mushrooms bursting with umami. Fried pumpkin ball: This was a definite surprise. I was pleasantly surprised at howe they could combine the best ideas from different types of dim sum and create this extremely delicious combination. Just imagine the skin from a fried minced pork dumpling mixed with a glutonious mochi like interior layer with a mildly sweet and aromatic bit of mashed pumpkin in the center -- presented in a cute pumpkin shape, but tastes amazing. Highly recommended. Grilled lemon pork neck: The pork neck here was just amazing, extremely flavorful and very moist without much fat and a crisp bouncy texture. This was marinated and barbequed very nicely and tasted great -- even without the lemon sauce (which unfortunately actually hides a bit of the delicious natural flavor of this ingredient). Tea roasted chicken: Tastes like a super juicy, tender, free range chicken with a perfectly balanced mixture of soy sauces and tea. This is much nicer than what you'll find at any BBQ restaurant nearby and will redefine what you think of this simple dish. Mango pudding: Delicious. Delicious. Delicious. There are other great mango puddings you can find in Chinatown and this is just another great option to end your meal. Pork and vegetable bun: Don't let this simple name or simple look fool you. This is probably the fluffiest bun I've had from any Chinese restaurant in Chicago (even better than Yilin) with a perfectly seasoned pork and vegetable filling that is melt-in-your-mouth tender. The bun perfectly seals in the heat and the juices from the pork and provides a great first bite experience. Snow white bun: Maybe a silly name, but this dish brings serious joy to the person that consumes it. It's got an extremely fluffy dough with a perfectly delicate crispy top. The custard is amazing, it's milky, creamy, gelatinous, flavorful. Maybe a little bit of a stretch to call this a life-altering experience, but I cannot get the experience of this dish out of my mind as I write this review. Definitely recommended. Overall, I wish I did not tell other Yelpers about this restaurant as it's hard enough as is to get in. But, I'd definitely love to see more great restaurants like this open around Chicago so I hope that this restaurant sees great success and expands other locations around Chicago so we can all experience spectacular Chinese food at reasonable prices.
(5)Lisa A.
Met some friends on a Friday evening for dinner and was looking forward to checking this new place out! The service was better than in previous reviews. They spoke English as the first language and were very helpful in selecting our courses. The tea roasted chicken was cooked and seasoned well. The string beans and bacon were done perfectly. The shrimp with walnuts had a crispy lightly seasoned shell of breading and walnuts were also crunchy and sweet. I didn't favor the Macau style pork belly. I thought it slightly dry and not as savory as Ming Hin. Next time I want to try more of the seafood as I saw so many entrees leaving the kitchen were almost all lobsters or crabs.
(4)Linh L.
$12/pound of crawfish???? That's expensive! HOWEVER, they were goooooood!!!! The sauce is delicious. It's on point. I didn't need other condiments to go with it (ie. Salt, pepper, and lime). They have a decent size menu. I would love to come back and try dim sum and other dinner fixings, but I imagine it would be a tough call because crawfish is just so good. It's a neat layout in the restaurant. I love gray. Their bathroom is gross though. And service was slow even though we had several servers. If the service was more attentive, 5 stars easily.
(4)Kaman T.
Closer to a 3.75 Seems like there has been a push for "fine dining" in Chinatown lately, which could go horribly wrong (Lao you ju) easily, but happy to say that I was not dissapointed in Dolo. What we ordered: Pea tips in Fish Consomme: Very fresh. Pea tips in a milky fish broth. I liked the dried scallop and seaweed. Nice sweetness to the broth. The portion is huge as well so that makes up for the price. Peking Style Pork Chop: This had a drizzle of mayo over it. It was good, but it tasted like the pork chops at any other restaurant in Chinatown. I would pass on this one. Beef tenderloin chow fun: I love that the hor fun was pan fried. The crispiness was awesome with the peppery sauce. They use button mushrooms, snow peas, and filet mignon. Wouldn't order this again, but happy I tried it. Tea roast chicken: This was my favorite out of all the dishes. The meat was extremely juicy and tender. Skin was delicious. The meat was marinated down to the bones. Ordered an extra one to go. Rice: How can a Chinese restaurant get white rice wrong? It was wet and mushy..... Service: The female waitresses were...not helpful at all. They seem to be really trying hard to provide "fine-dining" service but we asked for recommendations and she couldn't really describe any of the dishes. Took her 10 minutes just to think of how to describe it in English. Most of them speak mandarin. The waiter, Andy, was really helpful. He speaks Cantonese and had lots of great recommendations. Overall, I would love to try other dishes again. Came here on a Wed and there were a good amount of people. Going to come back to try the dim sum. Side note: Watch out for the bums standing in and around the parking lot.
(3)Vincent W.
On a random free Friday night, my friends and I stumbled into this chic brand new restaurant on a corner (across from the Walgreens) I didn't even know existed (and I used to live a block away!). Coincidentally, it was there soft opening night, so I was really excited to try their offerings. We had a table of 7 so they offered us up one of the private rooms. The room was very modern and nicely decorated (along with the rest of the restaurant). We turned on the TV and watched some NBA games as we debated over what to get. The menu is a bit different from traditional Chinese cuisine. I think there's an underlining fusion concept with a few of the choices, but there are also traditional Cantonese-style fares as well. We order quite a few dishes (8 in total) and patiently waited. Terriyaki Lamb Chops - normally I would have preferred a different style, considering how terriyaki sauce naturally overpowers Lamb, but the Lamb Chops here really shined. They were tender and on the bone while the sauce was slightly lighter than a typical terriyaki glaze. The chops were cooked to perfection, and bursting with flavor. This was everyone's favorite dish. Sweet and Sour Pork - This dish is misleading, due to the bastardization of modern American-Chinese cuisine. Traditional Sweet and Sour Pork uses crispy light batter and fatty cuts of pork to go along with a mixture of pineapple, onions, and peppers in a delicate sweet and sour glaze. Dolo did a great job executing the dish and surprised the table with how addicting it was to eat (we basically licked it clean). Tea Marinaded Chicken - I was really excited to see how they would take on this dish (being a big fan of Tea Duck), and was satisfied by the results. The Chicken is served in a tea flavored marinade, which help it maintain it's nice juicy texture. Even the breast pieces were relatively moist and the skin did absorb a bit of the flavors of the marinate (without it being too salty). Snow Tip Pea Leaves in a Fish Congee sauce - this was a little bizarre of a dish. The leaves were a bit over done, since they were sitting in this fish broth, but the broth was relatively light and didn't really provide much to the dish. The clumps of rice were a bit puzzling too, since they didn't really serve much of a purpose. It was almost like a take on of a traditional broth vegetable dish but fell a bit flat. Duck Wings - the name is a bit deceiving, these are more like duck feet (which I also eat), but they were a bit lackluster. I couldn't really taste the marinade, while they added a bit of hot oil to give it a kick, but it didn't really do much for me. Lemon glazed BBQ Pork Neck - this was an interesting take on BBQ pork, since they added the Lemon glaze, but I would say the glaze was probably unnecessary. The pork neck meat was very tender and tasty, but I think they could've stopped there. The glaze wasn't bad, it just took it into a different direction that they didn't have to. Sweet and Sour Red Snapper - Seeing how we devoured the sweet and sour pork we decided to add on the Red Snapper (since market price was only #30). The fish was fried up and glazed in the same sweet and sour sauce. The pieces were a bit over done, so the experience wasn't quite as good as the pork. But the glaze was still very tasty. Sirloin Asparagus w/ Mushroom over Fried flat noodles - the noodles were fried up and provided a really nice crunch to compliment the soft tender sirloin and black pepper gravy. This was actually a really pleasant surprise of a dish, because I figured it would be really basic but ended up being quite a delight. The asparagus was crispy and fresh, while the mushrooms really added another vegetable that was needed in the dish. Overall, the food for the most part was very good. I think there is a lot of potential in their offerings and would not be opposed to try again. The prices were really reasonable for what we got. After all those dishes we ended up paying about $27 per person, which is respectable for the quality and diversity of the dishes we tried. However, the timing of the dishes was awkward, and the service staff was a bit confused on really basic dining etiquette (they didn't even know what the dishes were or what to recommend!). These are things that are more associated with experience, and hopefully they will improve the next time I visit.
(4)Triphena W.
I've been to Dolo several times now, and I'm confident in saying this place serves the best dim sum in Chinatown. I feel as if the food has gotten better and better each time I've visited. Some of my favorites: pan fried vegetable and pork buns, pan fried turnip cakes with XO sauce, rice crepe wrapped around cruller filled with vegetables, shu mai, lo mai gai (sticky rice in lotus leaf). The only thing I might pass on are the fried enoki mushrooms. They are very thin so I mostly tasted batter. But everything else is wonderful! They take reservations. The dining area is modern and the tables are generously spaced from one another so you don't feel cramped. The waiters speak English. They don't rush you out to turn the table which I appreciate. I think the prices are cheaper than other places like Cai. If you check in using the Yelp app on your phone, you get 10% off your bill! They have a small parking lot, but if you can't get a spot just street park. If you don't mind a short walk, you can park on Wentworth near 18th St for free. I hope to try dinner soon. Highly recommend!!!
(5)Amy D.
Spring is among us Chicagoans, sorta. Well at least Crawfish season is, so I had to check out all the hype about Dolo. Between the old Chinatown (Wentworth) and new Chinatown (Chinatown Square) is this hidden new hot spot. Don't let the exclusion intimidate you. Unlike any of the restaurants in Chinatown, this place has a cool, new, and modern vibe. Upon entering, you see this full stock bar and a spacious dining room. The calm dark blueish gray dining room has this modern feel, but don't let that mislead you into thinking this is some uptight place. The menu offers from hands on food to some unique Chinese dishes that I haven't seen on any menu in Chinatown before. Originally on this particular night my friend and I wanted to go to Angry Crab but the wait was ridiculous. I am talking 8:30pm with a 2 hour wait. Lucky for us this place had no wait, more spacious, private parking lot, and offers a similar selection. Food: Go big or go home, so we ordered their 5 pound boil. Holy cow! This boat load of goodness came out fairly quick with a variety of seafood. There was crawfish, clams, crab, and shrimp along with sausage, potatoes, and corn. Crawfish was a bit small compared to Angry Crab. There was very little crab, probably at most 5 legs. Same goes for the clams. The shell of the clam out weighted the clam meat. Also I wonder if the potatoes and corn are included in the 5 pounds. Noticed how I didn't mention the sausage? Well they were little slithers, which might as well be nonexistent. That was probably the most disappointing part about this dish....the sausage. In terms of the sauce, you only get one kind, you can't pick. There is only one standard sauce. Service: It was excellent. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Even concerned that I might get my hands all messy so they offered me gloves, but what's the fun in that? Be advise that if you want take the sauce up a notch, let the server know because they didn't give us a choice. They will assume the standard sauce which has a little heat, similar to Flamin Hot Cheetos, which is nothing. If you want spicy, speak up! Overall, 5 lbs for $60 ($12/lb) is pretty average in Chicago but you get variety. Their sauce has a kick and has a little tangy to it. I just wished they had more sausage because the little bit that was inside this dish was a joke. If anything the staff and ambience makes up a little bit for it. In the end, we walked out with a bigger waistline, but definitely glad we give this place a shot. We have to come back with a bigger group so we can try out their other dishes.
(3)Gracielle A.
Service is terrific, beautiful ambiance. The seafood combo was like Chinese-Cajun, sweet, spicey, limey medley. And you can tell the seafood that they were freshly cooked.
(5)Darren F.
came here for dim sum with my parents and was surprised when i walked in... the restaurant interior looks very modern and is pretty fancy i must say.. we ordered a lot of food because everything looked and sounded delicious.. the beef tenderloin chow fun was very good! the beef was tender.. also the fried pumpkin balls was very good too.. i think the waiter said it was seasonal item.. everything else was pretty good too and i would definitely come back for some more and even try their dinner menu!
(5)Danny M.
Came here for both dim sum and dinner and I must say this place is a great new addition to Chinatown! The whole concept of this place is headed towards the right direction. The food is very good and the service is getting better. Everything we tried for dim sum is really good and the quality is good too. Probably one of my new favorite spots in Chinatown for dim sum! As far as dinner, it gets even better! The Dolo Seafood Platter is a must get as it is loaded with crawfish, shrimp, and crab legs. The sauce is different than you typical Boiling Crab sauce, but it is good in its own way! The Lobster special is a must get as this is one of the best lobster I have ever tried in my life. This is made in a special way that you can't find anywhere else in Chicago. The only time I have tried this was back in Markham, ON! I will definitely come back in the future.
(5)Shamoon K.
Dope. They should name this Dope Restaurant. If you come here, make sure you ask for Jet. He was an excellent server. The first thing you should order here is the Beef Tenderloin Chow Fun. The noodles were excellent. Parts fried and crispy, other parts chewy. The beef itself was cooked a perfect medium rare and the sauce was earthy. Just a fabulous dish. The second order came recommended from Jet and was the Walnut Shrimp. Holy crap was this thing good. First of all, you get a generous amount of jumbo shrimp that's lightly breaded and fried, but covered in this white kinda sweet sauce. Add in the walnuts and you got a winner. The ambiance was swanky and modern, which was pretty cool to sit in a booth facing the restaurant and enjoy it. Two TV's as well so its a good place to check out the NBA playoffs. And value! Our bill came out to be somewhere around $22. So what are you waiting for? Kid Kudi would tell you to solo over there right now!
(5)Lukas P.
We brought a large crew here for dim sum, which was delicious and one of the better places in the city with a wide variety to choose from. The service ranged from non-existent and a bit rude to very friendly depending on who stopped by the table (or who we managed to flag-down). Overall, the food is worth the trip, but be flexible with the service.
(4)Kate N.
I don't want to tell you about this place. I want to keep it to myself. Based on the meal I just had, though, you good people deserve to know. At 2pm on a Sunday, my friend and I got rambunctiously, joyfully, elbow deep in a pound of crayfish boil, shrimp & chive dumplings, BBQ pork buns, and salt & pepper enoki. The staff provided a mound of napkins and many pairs of gloves (and helpfully reminded us a couple times that we should probably use them), but friend and I wanted no such thing. We wanted to get into it, and we did. It was glorious. The crayfish were fat and beautifully seasoned, and I ate way more of the generously portioned sauce-soaked potatoes and snappy sausage than I needed to but eff the calorie count. I'd also like to carry those enoki around in a little bag with me, all day every day, because they were straight up addictive. And the dumplings and the buns tasted like they were made that moment -- totally fresh, simple, clean tasting. Washed down with some cold Tsingtao, we were two messy, happy girls. I'll be back, Dolo. Save a seat for me.
(5)Amy H.
I grew up in Chicago's Chinatown, and my cousin brought me here during one of my visits (I now live in Michigan). It is tradition for us to get dim sum when I am back, and she was excited to bring me here. I was skeptical at first because we have eaten at every dim sum restaurant in Chinatown, and they usually don't differ too much from each other. Boy was I surprised! Dolo has a parking lot, awesome service, REALLY GOOD dim sum, and really nice decor. We ordered all my favorites: Beef balls, Chicken feet, Preserved egg congee, plus some of my cousin's faves, and seriously....everything was so good! The food is ON POINT here. Dolo also has 3 private rooms. There is a VIP room for 20 people, and 2 other rooms for 10 people each. This would be a great place for a celebration! Chinatown residents have caught on that this is an awesome place...we were here for Tuesday dim sum around noon and the place was PACKED except for the private rooms. And when I saw packed, I mean packed with Chinese people speaking Chinese, with the exception of one really tall white guy lol. Our eyes were bigger than our mouths, and we ended up wrapping up a lot of leftovers. Our bill for 2 was $30 - not bad considering we ordered enough for 3 people.
(5)Jenny Y.
It's hard not to notice how jazzy Dolo looks at the corner of Archer and Cermak! I went for a large family dinner a couple weeks ago and was impressed by the classy interior décor. Their menu is small with non-traditional dishes, but they accepted special requests if you wanted something cooked differently. We ordered a mix of items off the menu and more traditional dishes: lamb and turnip stew, tea roasted chicken, sweet and sour pork, Cantonese style lobster, roasted squab, honey walnut shrimp, snow pea tips in a fish consommé, and 2 lbs. of crawfish. The crawfish was recommended, because they were brought in fresh every few days, but it didn't taste like we got the freshest batch so you may want to be more specific when asking when they were brought in. However, the spicy sauce was flavorful. Everything else was delicious. I just felt that they trying too hard to do specialized dishes and didn't quite get there. For example, the tea roasted chicken was very juicy, but I tasted soy sauce and hardly detected any traces of tea. The same goes for the snow pea tips - fresh, sweet and tender, but there was really no fish flavor. The plates are good for fine dining, but on the smaller side compared to standard Chinese restaurants. We averaged $30 per person. Word of mouth have been positive regarding dim sum, so I look forward to trying it!
(4)Suzy D.
This is more of a 3.5 Food: 4 Service:3 Ambiance:4 We came here around 6 on Friday and the restaurant was pretty empty. I'm thinking it's because this place is not right on the main strip and also because it's a bit fancier, so it's less popular than tasty cheap eats like Chi Café. We got the Dolo seafood combo which is 58 dollars for 5 lbs of crawfish/shrimp/sausage/clams/corn/potatoes boiled in a tangy/spicy sauce. It was tasty and a very good value. We also ordered the eggplant with wooden ear. I love eggplant and I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. The sauce had kind of a sweet and sour quality to it, but was not fluorescent pink or anything. The ambiance is very nice for Chinatown, but I think that the service is not at the level that the ambiance is at. We had to remind our server that we would like tea. There were a few other hiccups too (we were brought an empty bill holder, etc). We do not expect amazing service when we come to Chinatown, but Dolo seems to be a restaurant that is trying to be higher end and if they want to succeed as a fancier place in Chinatown, the service will need to get stepped up a bit. I would definitely like to come back and try the dimsum though.
(4)Shambavi K.
We came for dim sum on Sunday. Thankfully this place wasn't too crowded at 11am. The ambiance feels like a trendy swanky bar/lounge with cushioned seats. Not the usual vibe for a dim sum with family and there were quite a few families. The menu was not extensive but I feel like there are some non-menu items that you could probably still order (i.e. congee wasn't on the menu but I thought I saw some tables with bowls of it). The menu didn't have any pictures which was tough for non-Chinese customers like myself. The food was pretty good...not the most traditional of preparations. This is a fusion place so may they have their own take on some items. -Shu mai -Steamed beef ball - too meaty tasting but good. it had cilantro (this is the fusion prep I suppose) -Tofu wrapped pork - not too greasy but still good. -spare ribs with black bean - greasy but tasty -Steamed soup buns - this was a let down...there was no soup really. each bun was unevenly sized. Overall we were pleasantly surprised as we had not heard of this place. There is small parking lot but I won't depend on finding a spot here.
(4)Chloe F.
After another 2 visits, I still think they only deserve 2 stars...I went once on a weekday and once on a weekend both during morning dim sum hours with family. We only came back again and again because my Asian granny prefers this place. Somewhat shocking to find out this place has 4 stars. A local here, so tip is to eat where the locals eat (not this place lol) as they try their best to cater for a more younger and whiter crowd. During the weekend visit, they were not that busy. Our yellow steamed custard buns were horribly stuck onto its cupcake paper, which was not suppose to happen ever really. Then we had these fried dumpling balls filled with pumpkin paste and they weren't fully cooked. A huge disappointment when you order 8 things and you have to send a quarter of it back. Service was non existent some times, just ridiculous. This weekday visit on a Tuesday with 3 staff members, but we had to sit ourselves as they were nowhere to be found. We flagged them down for the menu and our tea. But the scariest part was that one of the servers had absolutely disgusting nails (please clean your nails thoroughly if you work in food service). I was in panic attack mode whenever he brought us our food because I was so afraid his fingers would touch it. Later again, we had to hunt them down for some forks and napkins then our check in the end. Food was on the salty end again. This was too stressful, never again.
(2)Hiep T.
More like a 3.5, but I like to round up. It was one of my friends' birthday, so we made a reservation for a party of 12. When we arrived, I was surprised to find out that they reserved a room for our party. The room was pretty small for 12 people, but we still managed. We had trouble communicated with some of the workers since they do not speak English, but it was fine since the workers were really nice. I prefer that over rude staffs any day. We ordered a few appetizers to start off our dinner. The assorted house appetizers were ok, but the fried spare ribs were so good. The Mai Thai was pretty strong, two of my friends did not finish their drinks. We also ordered the seafood combo. Honestly, I had better, but it was decent. Way better than most places in Chicago. The Beef Tenderloin Chow Fun was whatever, I expected it to be better since people kept talking about it. The fried rice and the Crab meat fish stomach soup were basic. Overall, friendly staffs and ok/decent food. Would I recommend this place to a friend? I am not sure about that. However, would I come back to this place again? Yeah.
(4)Yvonne I.
Wow ! I have never had Chinese food like this before. I had been hearing about this place on Yelp for a couple of months before finally trying it. The two of us came around 830 on a Saturday evening. Not too many people here at this time of night, but that was perfect since there was no wait for a table. This place has its own parking lot, so you don't have to worry about searching for a spot if you are driving here. The waiters here were very nice and gave good descriptions of the menu items. I ended up getting the eggplant casserole which had eggplant, shrimp, scallops and hot chili peppers galore. This dish had a really good kick to it. It tasted great at both the restaurant and when I had it for leftovers the next day. Next time I come I am either having this dish again, or trying their infamous seafood feast.
(5)Lily Z.
This is more of a 3.5 than a 4. We came here on Father's Day for dim sum. I thought I was lucky to snag a table so quickly, but it was never overly busy while we were there which was good! I like the interior. I think they could have chosen something different to show on the many TV screens instead of a home remodeling/DIY show. I digress. Of the dim sum we ordered (shrimp and chive dumpling, salted chicken congee, beef tripe, egg custard buns, bbq pork baked buns, coconut and red bean jello, chicken feet, bbq pork steamed noodles/crepe, and shrimp steamed noodles/crepe), I particularly liked the beef tripe because they were good sized whole pieces, not like little flakes at other restaurants. The bbq pork crepe has cilantro/parsley inside, which was different. My sister liked the hot chili oil because it had a nice smokey flavor. All in all, I would probably come back. The quality of food seems to be good. Service was okay. It took us a while to get a baby seat/high chair. They automatically charge 18% gratuity for large groups. But at least they have their own parking lot!
(3)Rosanna L.
A-OK. A run down of what we ordered: Spicy jelly fish - decent flavor, has a kick to it Seafood platter - the seafood all tasted fresh and it was a good amount of food. The broth was okay, it has a more citrusy taste versus the typical garlic and butter. Black pepper beef tenderloin chow fun - this was the BEST dish of the night. The beef was tender and packed with flavor and it wasn't overwhelmed by the black pepper and the chow fun was crispy. Roast duck - not the best I've had but pretty good. Beef on fire? - We wanted a second beef dish and an employee recommended this and it wasn't good. They bring the beef in on a platter with a huge bone, pour a shot over it and light it on fire... The shot isn't necessary and the red sauce on top didn't have a great taste, if you look pass all of that the beef itself was pretty good. Salt and pepper shrimp - big size shrimps packed with flavor, a classic delicious dish Service was okay. In the party room there's a button you can push for service but our server told us he doesn't wear it because it gets in the way of him clearing the dishes, etc from the tables and by the end of the night we were extremely thirsty and waited and waited and no sight of him so one of us had to go look for him. (Mind you there was only 2 or 3 other occupied tables.) I do want to give this place a try for dim sum since many have rave about it.
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