Crying Tiger

Crying Tiger

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Crying Tiger sits on Hubbard Street in River North, where Chef Partner Thai Dang — a James Beard Finalist — leads a menu drawn from the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia. Dishes are built around the region's core flavor balance: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.

The restaurant operates as a fine dining room with reservation-based seating, part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises portfolio of Chicago restaurants.

Crying Tiger has been named to Robb Report's Best New Restaurants list in both 2025 and 2026.
THE FACTS
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AWARDRobb Report Best New Restaurants2025–2026
AWARDJames Beard Foundation Best Chef, semifinalist, carried by the chef2019–2023
RATINGS4.8 stars across 1,972 reviews3 sources
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City

Chicago

Neighborhood

River North

Price

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Cuisine

Thai

Chef

Thai Dang

Owner