Crying Tiger
Quick info
About Crying Tiger
Crying Tiger is a sit-down restaurant in Chicago, at 51 W Hubbard St, with a menu that spans 29 items across its mains.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Valet parking
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
29 dishes · mains $16–126- Baby Broccoli$9.00
- Grilled Roti$7.00
- Sticky Rice$6.00
- Jasmine Rice$5.00
- Green Papaya Salad$17.00
- Cabbage & Poached Chicken Salad$19.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crying tiger dessert, pork belly, lobster pad thai and thai iced tea.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crying tiger dessert, pork belly, lobster pad thai and thai iced tea.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently highlight the Crying Tiger dessert as the standout, calling it sweet, indulgent, and a must-order, with the banana flavor singled out. The pork belly earns repeated praise for being perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the lobster pad Thai is described as the star of the show, perfectly cooked and super flavorful. Behind those dishes, reviewers frequently point to the drinks, especially the Thai iced tea and the salty dog, which one reviewer called very well balanced and purely whimsical in presentation. Service draws mixed reactions: many describe it as excellent, outstanding, and knowledgeable, but several say they felt rushed or note that spending two hours for two people over four courses felt slow, and one reviewer found the food too rich and the drinks too sweet and artificial. The atmosphere is repeatedly called beautiful, stunning, and photogenic, with the downstairs lounge mentioned as a spot some plan to explore next time. Several suggest booking ahead or note the difficulty of securing a reservation, while others recommend trying the bar for a more spontaneous visit.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently highlight the Crying Tiger dessert as the standout, calling it sweet, indulgent, and a must-order, with the banana flavor singled out. The pork belly earns repeated praise for being perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the lobster pad Thai is described as the star of the show, perfectly cooked and super flavorful. Behind those dishes, reviewers frequently point to the drinks, especially the Thai iced tea and the salty dog, which one reviewer called very well balanced and purely whimsical in presentation. Service draws mixed reactions: many describe it as excellent, outstanding, and knowledgeable, but several say they felt rushed or note that spending two hours for two people over four courses felt slow, and one reviewer found the food too rich and the drinks too sweet and artificial. The atmosphere is repeatedly called beautiful, stunning, and photogenic, with the downstairs lounge mentioned as a spot some plan to explore next time. Several suggest booking ahead or note the difficulty of securing a reservation, while others recommend trying the bar for a more spontaneous visit.
Featured reviews
- Alex Jackson
“Every dish I had was tasty! Great service as well. The tiger desert was overrated in my opinion, next time I'll try the others. I would recommend you try this restaurant. I'll go back and try many other dishes”
- azha r
“Great food and atmosphere, but terrible, rushed service. I was so excited to try this place, and while the atmosphere was lovely and the food was flavorful, the service ruined the experience. We felt incredibly rushed …”
- Ashley Harrington
“I came here for my birthday after seeing a tiktok video. Our waiter, Jesse, was amazing, engaging and honest about the food and spiciness. Everything I had was amazing! My friend also enjoyed her food. Drinks were also delicious.”
- Natalya Rappoport
“My husband and I were out on a special date night. The food was amazing. Service was good. Atmosphere was ok. I dont what I expected, but sometimething was a little off for me. For the price of admission I hoped for some umami in the Atmosphere. But it was a still an awesome special date.”
- Scott Kaplan
“The food and drinks are breathtaking, stunning presentation, intense and immense flavors. Its a bummer to not have the best service. Our server was very pleasant, very knowledgeable, and very kind, but spending 2 hours for 2 people over 4 …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
Show more amenities
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Serves spirits
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Dining options· 2
- Serves dinner
- Has seating
- Highlights· 1
- Has fast service
- Parking· 1
- Valet parking
Location
How Crying Tiger compares to nearby restaurants
- Crying Tiger · This shop4.81,764 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: crying tiger dessert, pork belly, lobster pad thai
- Siena Tavern4.64,941 reviews0.1 mi
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- Havana Grill4.52,305 reviews0.1 mi
Mentioned in reviews: mojitos, carne asada, cuban food
- 3,509 reviews0.2 mi
Mentioned in reviews: ceviche, pisco sour, lomo saltado
Crying Tiger This shop | Siena Tavern | Havana Grill | Tanta Cocina Peruana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8(1,764) | 4.6(4,941) | 4.5(2,305) | 4.5(3,509) | |
| Price | $50–100 | $30–60 | $20–30 | $50–100 |
| Distance | — | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Vegetarian options | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Good for kids | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
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