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Ben Pao

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4.5 of 5 stars 77 ratings
77 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#365 of 4,371 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Asian, Chinese
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Neighborhood: The Loop
  • Address: 52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60610
  • Phone:  (312) 222-1888
  • Fax:  +1 312 222 0925
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Reviews of Ben Pao

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 10, 2008

best place for contemporary asian more

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5 of 5 stars
Orlando, FL
Sep 30, 2008

The waiters tripped over themselves to make sure I enjoyed my visit. First, they had cucumber slices in a light sauce until my appetizer came and I loved it -- even though I don't like cucumbers! They brought me a free, tiny little appetizer called Peanut Chicken Salad which was two bites of heaven. I would have loved more! But... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

not bad place, I have had better and location kills it for me more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 18, 2008

The seven flavor beef and shrimp fried rice are absolutely wonderful! Definitely one of my favorite places to eat in Chicago. Nice atmosphere too. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 14, 2008

good Chinese food - large portion, dark/stylish atomosphere more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 4, 2008

The food is tasty. I don't usually eat Chinese food but this one gets higher marks from me. It is nevertheless overpriced, so if you don't care about ambience then just go to Chinatown. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 11, 2008

Love their Peanut Noddle Appetizer and this Orange Shrimp dish. Love the ambience - cliche asian but it gets you in the mood for Chinese / Asian food. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 9, 2008

Decent food, no long waits. more

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4 of 5 stars
Arlington, VA
Jun 7, 2008

Ben Pao has a large menu with good food - Chinese but some other Asian as well. They have more than the basic Chinese selections, and a good drink menu. The atmosphere is somewhat "trendy" but also comfortable. That said, it is not anything extraordinary that you would come all the way to Chicago for. If you are from out... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 30, 2008

Love it!!!! more

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Ben Pao Address

52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: (312) 222-1888 Fax: +1 312 222 0925
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.