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#103 of 4,327 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Chinese, Dim Sum
  • Average price*: $ 28
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Address: 2131 S Archer Ave, Ste 2, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Phone:  (312) 328-0848
  • Fax:  +1 312 328 0850
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“Terrible Chinese food”
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1 of 5 stars
Wilmettan
Chicago
Jul 28, 2008

I don't recall being to a Chinese restaurant this bad! The orange chicken, Mongolian beef, and moo shoo had no flavor what so ever. The hot and sour soup had an excess of thickening agent and was also bland. I hadn't been to Phoenix in several years but remember the food being okay. It has really slipped and I have... more

“It is the best dim sum...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 10, 2008

It is the best dim sum restaurant in Chicago...Price is reasonable as well. I love it. more

“Good traditional dim sum...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 7, 2008

Good traditional dim sum with the rolling carts here. more

“Best dim sum”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 12, 2008

Best dim sum more

“Great dim sum...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 8, 2008

Great dim sum place....not so much for other food. A little pricey too. more

“Dim sum is pretty good...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 29, 2008

Dim sum is pretty good, but not really worth the price when Shui Wah is so close. more

“Good Dim Sum.”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 12, 2008

Good Dim Sum. more

“It doesn't get much...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 17, 2007

It doesn't get much better than the Phoenix. There is a lot more to this place than just the best dim sum in Chicago - be sure to check it out for dinner too. more

“Fancy Chinese food...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 13, 2007

Fancy Chinese food. Expensive, but good food. more

“The price is reasonable...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 10, 2007

The price is reasonable. Go there just before 10am on weekend to avoid long wait for table. My favorites: shrimp dumpling, custard rolls, bar-b-q pork buns, shrimp egg rolls, and shrimp in seaweed rolls. more

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Reviews of The Phoenix Restaurant

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2131 S Archer Ave, Ste 2, Chicago, IL 60616
Tel: (312) 328-0848 Fax: +1 312 328 0850
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.