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Late Night in Pilsen & Chinatown

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Strings Ramen Shop

Chinatown · $$

Strings Ramen Shop

“The ramen was incredibly delicious, full of flavor, and clearly made with care” — Eric Boesen

4.6 ★2,744 reviews·Opens at 11AM tomorrow

Alynia zushi & karaoke lounge

Bridgeport · $$

Alynia zushi & karaoke lounge

“My favorites in terms of flavor are in the following order from best tasting to least flavorful, I would like to preface this by saying all of the rolls were very fresh: 1” — Chicago IL

4.7 ★212 reviews·Open til 2AM

Gao's Kabob Chicago

Chinatown · $$ · BYOB

Gao's Kabob Chicago

“Tucked away on an obscure street in Chinatown, Gao's Kabob is a true hidden gem” — John Jimenez

4.3 ★1,137 reviews·Open til 2AM

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La Fiesta on Archer

Little Village · $ · 4.3 ★ · Open til 12AM

Legend Tasty House

Chinatown · $ · 4.7 ★ · 2,761 reviews

Coyotes Restaurant

Pilsen · $ · 4.3 ★ · Open til 5AM

Shinya Ramen House - Midnight Diner

Bridgeport · $ · 4.4 ★ · Open til 1:30AM

Kuro Ramen

Chinatown · $$ · 4.1 ★ · Open til 2AM

Raymond's Tacos on Damen

Pilsen · $ · 4.5 ★ · Open til 1AM

Taquería Jamay Jal

Back of the Yards · $ · 4.4 ★ · 386 reviews

Saint's Alp Teahouse

Chinatown · $ · 4.4 ★ · 459 reviews

Maxwell Street Depot

Bridgeport · $ · 4.4 ★ · Open 24 hours

Taquerías Atotonilco - Pilsen

Pilsen · 4.3 ★ · 1,647 reviews

Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp

Chinatown · 4.3 ★ · Open 24 hours

Chi Cafe

Chinatown · $ · 4.2 ★ · Open til 2AM

Taquerías Atotonilco - Little Village

Little Village · 4.3 ★ · Open til 12AM

White Palace Grill

Chinatown · $ · 4.2 ★ · Open 24 hours

El Nuevo Taconazo Restaurant

Pilsen · 4 ★ · Open til 1AM

Taquería El Pastor

Brighton Park · 4.2 ★ · Open til 12AM

Express Grill

Chinatown · $ · 4.4 ★ · Open til 1AM

Taqueria Los Alamos

Pilsen · $ · 4 ★ · 206 reviews

Late Night in Other Areas by Area

Uptown & North Side(36)Lakeview & North Center(31)Wicker Park & Logan Square(31)Downtown & River North(27)Lincoln Park & Old Town(13)West Loop & Fulton Market(11)Hyde Park & South Side(3)

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Quick Bite

Fast, affordable, and satisfying — grab-and-go counters, lunch spots, and no-fuss neighborhood favorites.