Red Light

820 W. Randolph St. (Green St.) Send to Phone

Interesting pan-Asian place with intriguing décor and too-cool drinks. Red Light Restaurant is one of our | Top 10 Chicago Chinese Restaurants |

Cuisine

Pan-Asian

Open

Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightly

Features

Heart-healthy dishes
Private room(s)
Full bar
Reservations suggested
Open late Fri.-Sat.
Valet parking
Casual

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The pan-Asian style of cooking here has an edge to it that is exotic (but not over-the-top). Clearly, this place has found its groove and it continues to glide along as smooth as silk. The whole Shanghai-style catfish is amazing to see and to taste, the lobster roll crispy and served with crunchy lobster niçoise salad, the peach crêpes with macadamia nut ice cream a dreamy delight. Other options range from paper-wrapped, seared ahi to Peking duck with orange-ginger-cranberry sauce and teriyaki rib-eye with wasabi mashed potatoes. Be sure to grab communal sides like wrinkled green beans and crisp, crushed potatoes. Or, throw caution to the wind and order a tasting menu; you won’t be sorry you did. The bi-level room has a mysterious air about it: lots of real potted palms and fancy light fixtures (most of them red) and fabrics add to the intrigue. The service staff is savvy and hip (in tune with the crowd). There's an active bar scene, too, with trendy martinis and boutique beers.