Hong Huah
Prices
Average main course: $8.
Description
Locals tend to know the best spots for a taste of home, and so do Chicago's Finest, which explains a near-constant cop presence. Every seat in this popular Chinese eatery is usually taken, and portions here are gargantuan, so it's best to share everything. Go old-school indulgent with a tasty eight-pack of crab rangoon and move on to a crazy-tender order of Mongolian beef loaded with scallions. The garlic eggplant has none of the sweet spark the Thais give it, so skip that and splurge for the house specialty of salt-and-pepper shrimp.
Hours
Lunch, dinner (closed Tue).