Ben Pao

52 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Chef Tony Cheung has quite possibly created the most interesting Chinese-restaurant menu in the city. The interior is tranquilly minimalist in tone, a far contrast to the dishes you can consume. For an appetizer, try the Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with Honey Soy Dipping Sauce or the Japanese Eggplant and Portabella Mushrooms in a crisp Wonton Wrapper. Main dishes include a variety of "Soongs," which is a filling of your choice served with Crispy Rice Noodles and drizzled with Plum Sauce. Other dishes include Salmon rubbed with Five Spices and Black Peppered Sea Scallops (a signature dish). A nice selection of rice dishes is also on the menu, along with an extensive beer list and an exotic range of mixed drinks. An average meal costs $26.

• Hours: Lunch: 11:30a-4p M-F, Dinner: 5p-10p M-Th, 5p-11p F & Sa, 4p-9p Su

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