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This friendly spot also offers the littles a chance to create their very own bubble tea in a variety of delectable fruit flavors, and has a kids’ menu full of games and knowledge about Chinese culture. Of course if your kid is really adventurous, he or she can check out the “Phoenix claws” (chicken feet). As carts roll around, kids can quell their case of the rumbling-tummies by ordering sticky sweet coconut buns or more savory fried shrimp balls.

Move over pancakes and waffles: Brunch at this Chinese spot in the heart of Evanston is all about trying a variety of little bites. For large parties there are private spaces complete with roundtables with lazy Susans, and the opportunity to jam out with a little karaoke. Dim sum brunch is offered Sat. Regardless of the time you go, get ready to indulge in silky shrimp dumplings, stir-fried sticky rice, and springy lotus seed-paste buns. Mondays through Fridays, which may be a good time to explore all the delights Chinatown, take photos under the traditional structures, and snack when it’s less crowded. & Sun., 8 a.m. through 3 p.m.ĭim sum is offered both on the weekends and as a “happy hour” from 2:30-4 p.m. all day and the dim sum carts are offered Sat. Enjoy the aromas swirling from the high-piled bamboo baskets that hold Hong Kong-style dim sum choices like slurpable congee, spongy sesame balls and an assortment of dumplings. If you come empty handed there are plenty of opportunities to grab little snacks and toys in the surrounding shops, like Giftland and Woks ‘n’ Things. on weekends!) and pack your bag with toys and other distractions. This Chinatown fave has been going strong for 17 years - maybe it was even on your must list before the kiddos were born! It gets packed, so be prepared to arrive on the early side (they open on 8 a.m. Afterwards drop by Millennium Park, located just across the street. You’ll also be exposed to some Filipino influences in the bites, reflecting chef Rodelio Aglibot’s roots.

Kids can choose whatever they desire from carts that roll around like Thomas the Train. Pull up to a large round table (big groups do well here) for dishes like sweet potato fries with salted egg and explode-in-your-mouth xiao long bao (pork soup dumplings). Yum Cha roughly translates to “going to tea,” so if your kids are willing, encourage them to order a little teapot with their meal. One of the only downtown dim sum places outside of Chinatown, this is a swanky, bar/restaurant, so ask to be seated on the restaurant side where kids are most welcome.
