Dongpo Impression sits on Cermak Road in Chicago's Chinatown, focused on Sichuan cuisine built around the region's deliberate use of chili peppers and peppercorns. The centerpiece is chuan chuan xiang (串串香) — assorted skewers cooked and served in a red chili broth, a street-food format from Sichuan cities.
Alongside the skewers, the menu runs through other Sichuan small bites: wontons, dumplings, and cold noodle salad among them. The kitchen team comes by way of the restaurant's sister location, Chengdu Impression.
Regulars and expats have made it something of a hidden gem in the neighborhood, with a reputation for generous portions and food made fresh to order.
Alongside the skewers, the menu runs through other Sichuan small bites: wontons, dumplings, and cold noodle salad among them. The kitchen team comes by way of the restaurant's sister location, Chengdu Impression.
Regulars and expats have made it something of a hidden gem in the neighborhood, with a reputation for generous portions and food made fresh to order.