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Imperial Lamian

(Now Closed)

Dumpling Restaurant and Dim Sum Restaurant$$$$

Near North Side, Chicago

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Imperial Lamian

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Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 20, 2018
This is what it is known for as the Top Dumpling place in Chicago. The flavors are spot on and snow pea leaves were terrific. The staff will not let you down and are helpful with suggestions.
Charles HuOctober 11, 2018
Service is the best. Beef La mian is good and the steak is special bc it’s like western style in Chinese sauce. Egg tart recommended. Szechuan Wontons are perfect!
Tana BabcockApril 3, 2016
The Gau Bao appetizer was so delicious! I also enjoyed the Lost in Translation cocktail, shrimp dumplings and truffle soup dumplings!
Kevin TJanuary 6, 2019
Beef brisket lamien, vegetable basket, and cantonese eggplant with Hainan rice were all excellent dishes! The lamien is also super legit, we saw the chef whacking the dough in front of us!
Manoj AmbalavananOctober 18, 2020
Fantastic soup dumplings, noodles and desert. The cardamom cocktail should be tried as well. Great spot with good ambiance as well
s h .September 11, 2016
Kailan veggie and beef brisket lamian done right, xiaolongbao dough too thick, soup too oily. Biggest failure lies in the poorly-cutted wooden chopsticks which made it hard to even pick up a dumpling.
Martial BénardAugust 15, 2019
Had the Char Siu and wonton ramen and an extra order of Shanghai xiaolongbao. The noodle tasted fresh, the broth clean, the bok choi tender, but the all thing lacked taste. All very flat.
Staff PicksMarch 31, 2016
Imperial Lamian is trending this week in Chicago! Stop by this dim sum restaurant for a bowl of la mian and a variety of delicious dumplings. Read more
ISC ChicagoAugust 26, 2017
Shrimp Lamian (Shrimp broth, shrimp, soy egg, pork belly, bean sprouts, snow pea leaves)
ISC ChicagoDecember 26, 2019
Combination Xiao Long Bao (Shanghai, Spicy Szechuan, Gruyere, Crab, Truffle, Duck)
ISC ChicagoDecember 26, 2019
CAH CHIANG La Mian (Bone marrow broth, chicken, shiitake, chili bean)
ISC ChicagoDecember 26, 2019
BEEF BRISKET La Mian (Bone marrow broth, shaoxing, ginger, bok choy)
aroJuly 22, 2017
Shanghai XLB all the way. They were so good we ordered them twice!
Bill PeelerMarch 10, 2017
Get the Shanghai soup dumplings - so good! Also, the jasmine smoked ribs are AMAZING.
ISC ChicagoFebruary 6, 2017
Get a table next to the open kitchen and watch noodles being pulled by hand.
ISC ChicagoAugust 26, 2017
White Tiger (Suntory Whisky Toki, House made Cashew Syrup)
ISC ChicagoAugust 26, 2017
Egg Tart (Baked Pastry Crust, Egg Custard)
Matt www.Travelyaps.comSeptember 30, 2016
Pumpkin and duck dumplings!!!
Adam LangdonFebruary 21, 2017
Really enjoyed the soup dumplings but the radish cake stir fry was especially good
ISC ChicagoAugust 26, 2017
Hot oil was tasty (chili oil, garlic, shrimp paste) but not much heat
Matt DickerJune 5, 2017
The Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings are on point.
Ryan PaveyFebruary 6, 2019
Sweet and sour pork is the best I’ve had. Great way to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Tirdad KiamaneshOctober 17, 2020
We order “sweet and sour pork” and “beef brisket” noodle, the pork was okay! the noodle was so tasteless! I add soya sauce and chili sauce to add taste to it ! Do not recommend this place at all
XinnieFebruary 4, 2017
Ramen noodles was good but the braised pork can use more cooking time.
ISC ChicagoAugust 26, 2017
A bit disappointed with the disposable chopsticks given the amount of attention they put into everything else
ISC ChicagoFebruary 6, 2017
Hainanese chicken: rice was tasty but a bit dry
ISC ChicagoAugust 26, 2017
Love the dessert menu
OliviaJanuary 7, 2017
Great place for dumplings!
Bryan ClementMarch 20, 2016
London Duck, Seared Turnip, War of Dadu
Daniel GoffMarch 26, 2016
Soup dumplings
PureWowAugust 4, 2016
This quirky Chinese joint is a Windy City newbie, but its innovative, vibrant design makes it a showstopper. Order the pumpkin puff dim sum. Read more
Allison KaminskiDecember 6, 2018
Rainbow dumplings 🌈🥟
ISC ChicagoDecember 26, 2019
Smoked Duck
Guang LuMarch 20, 2016
La main a best of chicago
OliviaJanuary 15, 2017
One word: Dumplings !!
Suran YSeptember 24, 2016
An overpriced restaurant - you can get so much better food in Chinatown for 1/3 price. London duck sucked
Anjali MehtaMarch 18, 2016
Drinks! 49er
Shatha Al-shaibiMay 22, 2017
Shanghai chicken was a disappointment..
Vithida SueblinvongApril 26, 2018
Tried the xiao long bao combo and really really good noodle soup
Fergus ClareMarch 8, 2016
There's nothing good about this place. Food is disgusting, service is abominable. Go to PF Changs right down the street.
Fergus ClareMarch 8, 2016
Really wanted to like this place and to give them lots of money, but they just kept failing. Bad food, horrible service.
Keith PeltasonJanuary 8, 2018
Worst chairs. Service was rather poor.

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