If you are short on time, it is definitely not worth it. Chinatown is small here and the food is not amazing enough to make the trip worth it. The little park nearby is not as nice as wikitravel may say it is. Head to Lincoln park or Jackson park instead. more

Chicago's Chinatown does not compare to really big ones like those in Toronto or very well established ones like San Francisco's. However, it has been expanding and is worth a visit if in the area or looking for a dim sum restaurant. As with most places, the members of the Chinese diaspora here are largely from Guangdong though other provinces... more

Small, out of the way, not much to see. If you're looking for a Chineese spot or two, go enjoy yourself. But if you're a traveler with a short time leash, go bark up another tree. more

If you like dim sum, this is the place to visit. We ate at the Phoenix, which is one of the most popular restaurants here. Then we walked around and visited the candy stores and small souvenir stores. There are basically two sections of Chinatown (the old part and new). The sections are only a block apart from each other.... more