Papajin
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1551 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-384-9600
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Papajin is an elegant yet laid-back restaurant with dimly lit, Phillip Stark-like fixtures, small purple lamps on the white-linened tables and a blue neon- trimmed bar. The music of jazz legends like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald secures the atmosphere. You can't go wrong with the comprehensive menu that includes orange beef, Mandarin pork, kung bo chicken, vegetable soup, vegetable spring rolls, prawns in garlic sauce, sesame crisp chicken, Szechwan-style lobster and eggplant garlic sauce. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Milwaukee and North.
- Parking:
- Street and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by city bus and elevated train.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4-11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4 p.m.-midnight Friday; 2 p.m.-midnight Saturday; 2-11 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Chinese
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Specialties:
- Pot stickers ($3.95), shrimp noodles ($6.75), General Tsao's chicken ($8.95), steamed whole fish (red snapper for market price).
- Payment Methods:
- American Express and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- For 92 people at about 20 tables and a 12-seat bar.
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"Recommend sharing..."
By mmwright2 from Beverly, November 7, 2009
Overall I think that this is a solid dinner choice. I've tried both the sushi and the Chinese food entrees, and I think that the Chinese options p...
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"I'll be back"
By Boris from west town, January 20, 2009
Overall I was very happy with my choice to go to PapaJin's. The food was good, the ambiance was fitting, and the value was there. The portions we...
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"Bland and Rude"
By bmurlow from ukranian village, December 19, 2008
The food is bland and under-cooked. We have tried take-out on past occasions and have dealt with very rude staff who don't seem to care about the ...
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