Late-night Asian-American cooking in Wicker Park that draws from Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese traditions without claiming authenticity to any of them — instead building a menu of creative small plates that taste like cravings elevated by technique and good ingredients. The room is dark, the music is loud, and the menu reads like the greatest-hits of a kitchen that cooks what it wants to eat at 1am. The dan dan noodles, the rotisserie duck, the green papaya salad — each dish borrows from a tradition and adds something that makes it new without disrespecting the source. The crowd is young, hungry, and up late.
Location
Wicker Park, Chicago
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The rotisserie duck with black vinegar and Thai basil — the signature dish that anchors the menu. Dan dan noodles with pork and chili oil. The green papaya salad with peanuts and lime. The fried rice (when available) is a late-night essential. Order three to four plates per person and share everything. The cocktail list is short and good; the beer selection is better.
Weeknight dinner from 7pm when the room has its best energy and you can get a table without a long wait. Weekend evenings are busy but earlier seatings are usually available. The atmosphere builds as the evening progresses and the music gets louder.
Reservations via Resy for dinner; walk-in for late-night. The Ashland Avenue location is walking distance from the Wicker Park strip on Division and Damen. The menu is designed for sharing — small plates, not entrees. Check current hours before visiting as schedules have shifted. Expect $30-45 per person for food. The vibe is deliberately casual — loud music, dim lights, no tablecloths.