{"id":36959,"date":"2019-12-17T13:42:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T18:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=36959"},"modified":"2019-12-17T22:05:22","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T03:05:22","slug":"chinese-restaurants-christmas-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chinese-restaurants-christmas-eve\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Restaurants Open for Business on Christmas Eve"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I mean, what else are you going to do? It&#8217;s Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Whether you don&#8217;t celebrate Christmas or need a break from the holiday spirit, there are plenty of other options for your holiday dinner than cooking at home. <\/span>Luckily, there are plenty of Chinese restaurants all over the city that you can always count on to have a hot plate of food ready for you because they&#8217;re staying open through the Christmas season. It&#8217;s kind of a thing.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing quite as traditional as bringing the whole family to a Chinese restaurant on Christmas Eve, so make sure to hit up these awesome, authentic places around Chicago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Here are some great Chinese restaurants around Chicago for when you&#8217;re tired of eating Christmas cookies.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59913\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59913\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59913\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Lao-Sze-Chuan.jpg\" alt=\"chinese restaurants christmas\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Lao-Sze-Chuan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Lao-Sze-Chuan-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Lao-Sze-Chuan-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Lao-Sze-Chuan-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Lao-Sze-Chuan-842x557.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Lao-Sze-Chuan-406x269.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Lao-Sze-Chuan-600x397.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Lao Sze Chuan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laoszechuanchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lao Sze Chuan<\/a> | <\/span><span class=\"s1\">520 N Michigan Ave<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For authentic, delicious Chinese cuisine, Lao Sze Chuan is the perfect place to head on Christmas. It has been around for over 20 years and has continued to gain a reputation for providing high-quality ingredients and Grade A chefs.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59910\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59910\" style=\"width: 348px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59910\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shanghai-Inn-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shanghai-Inn-Restaurant.jpg 348w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shanghai-Inn-Restaurant-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shanghai-Inn-Restaurant-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Shanghai-Inn-Restaurant-110x110.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Shanghai Inn Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/shanghaiinnrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shanghai Inn Restaurant<\/a> | <\/span><span class=\"s1\">4723 N Damen Ave<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Passed down through generations, Shanghai Inn Restaurant has been serving multiple generations of local patrons as well. With classic Chinese comfort food and large portions, there&#8217;s no better place to be on Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59911\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59911\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Peking-chinese-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"chinese restaurants christmas\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Peking-chinese-kitchen.jpg 900w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Peking-chinese-kitchen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Peking-chinese-kitchen-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Peking-chinese-kitchen-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Peking-chinese-kitchen-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Peking-chinese-kitchen-406x271.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Peking-chinese-kitchen-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Peking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pekingkitchenil.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peking Chinese Kitchen<\/a> | <\/span><span class=\"s1\">3167 N Halsted St\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This place is a cornerstone in the Chicago community and continues to be recognized for the modern approach they take on traditional Chinese dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59914\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59914\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Emperors-Choice.jpg\" alt=\"chinese restaurants chicago\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Emperors-Choice.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Emperors-Choice-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Emperors-Choice-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Emperors-Choice-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Emperors-Choice-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Emperors-Choice-842x842.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Emperors-Choice-406x406.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Emperors-Choice-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Emperors-Choice-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Emperor&#8217;s Choice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagoemperorschoice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emperor&#8217;s Choice<\/a> | <\/span><span class=\"s1\">2238 S Wentworth Ave<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Known as a traditional Cantonese restaurant, Emperor&#8217;s Choice is located in the heart of Chinatown and offers creative seafood dishes. For truly authentic Chinese cuisine at Christmas, there is no better option.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39114\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39114\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39114\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/44578109_507628769736510_4666144698621799467_n.jpg\" alt=\"Triple Crown Restaurant\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/44578109_507628769736510_4666144698621799467_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/44578109_507628769736510_4666144698621799467_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/44578109_507628769736510_4666144698621799467_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/44578109_507628769736510_4666144698621799467_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/44578109_507628769736510_4666144698621799467_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39114\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Triple Crown Restaurant Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.triplecrownchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Triple Crown<\/a> | <\/span><span class=\"s1\">2217 S Wentworth Ave<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For a full cultural immersion, Triple Crown lies in Chinatown and offers a family-style dining experience that is perfect for Christmas. The dishes have complex flavor combinations and preserve the integrity of traditional flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59912\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59912\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59912\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/longman-eagle.jpg\" alt=\"chinese restaurants christmas\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/longman-eagle.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/longman-eagle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/longman-eagle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/longman-eagle-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/longman-eagle-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/longman-eagle-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/longman-eagle-406x271.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/longman-eagle-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Longman &amp; Eagle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.longmanandeagle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Longman &amp; Eagle<\/a> | <\/span><span class=\"s1\">2657 N Kedzie Ave<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Longman &amp; Eagle boasts an ever-changing menu that can change sometimes change daily. Although they are not actually a Chinese restaurant, they are offering a full Chinese dinner for preorder for Christmas Day. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36972\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36972\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/06_1.jpg\" alt=\"MingHin\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/06_1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/06_1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/06_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/06_1-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: MingHin Cuisine Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minghincuisine.com\/home\">MingHin Cuisine<\/a> | 2168 S Archer Ave &amp; 333 E Benton Pl #300<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Michelin-recognized and for a totally good reason, MingHin Cuisine graces us with two locations in Chicago and a few in the suburbs. A blend of modern luxury and fine Chinese\u00a0dishes makes for a welcoming space in which you&#8217;ll enjoy a fabulous Christmas Eve dinner with your family. Make your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minghincuisine.com\/reservations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reservation<\/a> today to secure a table with MingHin Cuisine this season.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36971\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36971\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/63707_528504877168575_766782913_n.jpg\" alt=\"Cai\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/63707_528504877168575_766782913_n.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/63707_528504877168575_766782913_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/63707_528504877168575_766782913_n-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Cai Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caichicago.com\/\">Cai<\/a> | 2100 S Archer Ave<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This dual-story restaurant in Chinatown boasts an upscale atmosphere and amazing dim sum-style cuisine. Cai takes things to the next level with glittering chandeliers and seafood tanks, so you know you&#8217;re dining in luxury when you eat here on Christmas Eve this year. Don&#8217;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/r\/cai-chicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book a table<\/a> to make sure you can get in!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36970\" style=\"width: 862px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36970\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/43218178_2377083028975431_3021194297971048448_n.jpg\" alt=\"Imperial Lamian\" width=\"862\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/43218178_2377083028975431_3021194297971048448_n.jpg 862w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/43218178_2377083028975431_3021194297971048448_n-600x668.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/43218178_2377083028975431_3021194297971048448_n-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Imperial La Mian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imperial-lamian.com\/#welcome-to-imperiallamian\">Imperial La Mian<\/a> | <\/strong><strong>6 W Hubbard St<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in the mood for some totally inventive cuisine, Imperial La Mian is the place to be. It sports a totally modern look\u00a0and serves up classic Chinese dishes with a unique twist on each one, so you know you&#8217;re having a completely idiosyncratic experience when you dine here.\u00a0They&#8217;re open at 11:30 am on Christmas Eve and are more than happy to set you and your family up with some damn good grub. Make your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imperial-lamian.com\/reservations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reservation<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36969\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36969\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/39493983_311859889587699_6465479652403052544_n.jpg\" alt=\"Shanghai Terrace\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/39493983_311859889587699_6465479652403052544_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/39493983_311859889587699_6465479652403052544_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/39493983_311859889587699_6465479652403052544_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/39493983_311859889587699_6465479652403052544_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/39493983_311859889587699_6465479652403052544_n-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Shanghai Terrace Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peninsula.com\/en\/chicago\/hotel-fine-dining\/shanghai-terrace-cantonese\">Shanghai Terrace<\/a> | <\/strong><strong>108 E Superior St<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You haven&#8217;t seen a restaurant more\u00a0specifically designed for comfort than Shanghai Terrace, a ritzy Cantonese haunt\u00a0at the Peninsula in River North that mimics 1930s decor with the utmost class. Dine on specialty dishes with classic flavor this Christmas Eve, where they are open later in the evening. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/shanghai-terrace-reservations-chicago?rtype=ism&amp;restref=2260\">Book your table<\/a> as soon as today!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36964\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36964\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/472558_10150581883090770_142559731_o.jpg\" alt=\"Furama\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/472558_10150581883090770_142559731_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/472558_10150581883090770_142559731_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/472558_10150581883090770_142559731_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/472558_10150581883090770_142559731_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/472558_10150581883090770_142559731_o-1300x866.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/472558_10150581883090770_142559731_o-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Furama Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.furamachicago.com\/\">Furama<\/a> | 4936 N Broadway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An Uptown staple for decades, Furama is known for being open on Christmas Eve and Day, making it the perfect spot for you and your family to dine. This high-end Mandarin and Cantonese spot has some of the best dim sum we&#8217;ve ever tasted, so if you&#8217;re itching to make a reservation, just head <a href=\"https:\/\/orders.imenu360.us\/us\/Default.aspx?type=RL&amp;id=furamarestaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36961\" style=\"width: 540px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36961\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1509922_695610847125865_1864692182_n.jpg\" alt=\"Friendship\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1509922_695610847125865_1864692182_n.jpg 540w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1509922_695610847125865_1864692182_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Friendship Chinese Restaurant<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/friendshiprestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Friendship<\/a> | <\/span><span class=\"s1\">2830 N Milwaukee Ave<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">For Michelin-quality food, Friendship is a great location for Christmas dinner if you&#8217;re looking for indulgent, unique, and top-quality Chinese food. <\/span>On the list for Michelin-recommended places in both 2016 and 2017, Friendship Chinese Restaurant is a trendy spot in Logan Square to explore deliciously innovative Chinese street food. Luckily, they&#8217;re also open on Christmas Eve, so you can have top-notch Chinese cuisine with the whole family this holiday season. Make your reservation by calling\u00a0773-227-0970 today.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36960\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36960\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36960\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/23794789_218167928724012_8732505202767021597_n.jpg\" alt=\"A Place by Damao\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/23794789_218167928724012_8732505202767021597_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/23794789_218167928724012_8732505202767021597_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/23794789_218167928724012_8732505202767021597_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/23794789_218167928724012_8732505202767021597_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/23794789_218167928724012_8732505202767021597_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: A Place by Damao<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aplacebydamao\/\">A Place by Damao<\/a> | 2621 S Halsted St<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for authentic Chinese food, it doesn&#8217;t get better than A Place by Damao. This hole-in-the-wall spot keeps things unAmericanized, offering cheap Chinese cuisine in a homey, fast-casual space. If you&#8217;re the uncomplicated sort, you might want to try A Place by Damao this Christmas Eve, when they&#8217;ll be open during regular business hours.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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