Restaurant

Lao Peng You

Name: Lao Peng You
Address: 2020 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, US
Telephone: (872) 206-8624
Price range: value

Chinese•Ukrainian Village•value

Lao Peng You is one of the best chinese restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Ukrainian Village.

Lao Peng You in Ukrainian Village isn't trying to impress you.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Lao Peng You in Ukrainian Village isn't trying to impress you. That's the point, and it's exactly why it works. "Lao peng you" means old friend in Mandarin, and whoever named this place meant it literally — the vibe is a counter-order casual spot where the prices stay stubbornly low and the cooking borrows from the Chinese regional playbook without hedging toward anything more approachable. Ukrainian Village is a neighborhood that's seen enough waves of immigrant cooking to recognize honesty when it shows up, and this room fits right in: no theater, no ceremony, just a focused menu that asks you to trust it. The Beef Noodle Soup is where you clock what the kitchen actually cares about — broth that reads like it's been running longer than your lunch break, with a low, slow beef depth that coats the back of your throat. The Dan Dan Noodle delivers that particular Sichuan tightrope walk between numbing heat and sesame richness, and the Pork & Dill Dumplings are the kind of specific regional call that earns real attention: dill in a dumpling is a northern Chinese move, and it's a confident one. The Xi'an Bing — those flatbreads with serious char on the outside — are the sleeper order. The Sliced Beef Shank arrives cold and thinly cut, a textbook Chinese appetizer that most spots this price level don't bother with. Save room for Dou Hua Sweet, the silken tofu dessert that ends things quietly and correctly. Skip nothing on the noodle side; that's clearly the center of gravity here. The Mushroom Noodle Soup is the move if you want to go vegetarian without feeling like an afterthought. Come at off-peak hours — this is a small room and word travels fast in this neighborhood. Order the Xi'an Bing and at least one cold appetizer alongside your noodle bowl. That combination is the full picture.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Rating (Google) 8.6

894 reviews

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8.6

Rating

Based on 894 reviews

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dinner and Ukrainian Village

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Ukrainian Village · 2020 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

8.6 from 894 reviews

Phone

(872) 206-8624

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What to order

Signature dishes at Lao Peng You

Pork & Dill Dumplings

in broth with dried shrimp, zha cai, sesame seeds, soy, mushroom, garlic, green onion, cilantro, chili oil

Sliced Beef Shank

garlic, soy, chili oil, brown peppercorn

Xi'an Bing

lamb and cumin bread, made-to-order

Beef Noodle Soup

beef broth spiced with white pepper, brown peppercorn, and sand ginger, served with sliced beef shank, leafy greens, cilantro, chili oil

Dan Dan Noodle

chopped pork, spinach, peanuts, soy, sesame, chili oil, brown peppercorn

Why go

What makes Lao Peng You worth the move

Lao Peng You is a reliable chinese choice in Ukrainian Village in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Pork & Dill Dumplings and Sliced Beef Shank also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 894 Google reviews.

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Public rating

8.6 from 894 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and Ukrainian Village

Style

Chinese in Ukrainian Village

Spend

Good value

Best for

Ukrainian Village dinner cool hidden gem

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Google rating: 8.6 from 894 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Pork & Dill Dumplings, Sliced Beef Shank, Xi'an Bing

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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for Lao Peng You

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8.6 from 894 reviews

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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 2020 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Phone: (872) 206-8624
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 8.6 (894 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

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What cuisine does Lao Peng You serve?

Lao Peng You is a Chinese restaurant located in Ukrainian Village, Chicago. Lao Peng You in Ukrainian Village isn't trying to impress you.

What is Lao Peng You best for?

Lao Peng You is best for ukrainian village, dinner, cool, hidden gem. Lao Peng You is a reliable chinese choice in Ukrainian Village in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Pork & Dill Dumplings and Sliced Beef Shank also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 894 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Lao Peng You?

Lao Peng You is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.6 from 894 reviews

What should I order at Lao Peng You?

Start with Pork & Dill Dumplings, Sliced Beef Shank, Xi'an Bing and Beef Noodle Soup. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Lao Peng You worth visiting?

Lao Peng You holds a 8.6 Google rating from 894 reviews. Lao Peng You is a reliable chinese choice in Ukrainian Village in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Pork & Dill Dumplings and Sliced Beef Shank also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 894 Google reviews.

Where is Lao Peng You located?

Lao Peng You is located at 2020 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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