Kapitan sits on N Clybourn Ave in Lincoln Park and centers its menu on Peranakan cooking, the Malaysian-Chinese culinary tradition tied to the old Straits Settlements, rather than folding those dishes into a broader Malaysian or pan-Asian lineup. That specific focus sets it apart from most Southeast Asian spots around the city.
The restaurant has drawn coverage from The Infatuation, and diners often single out its flavors as the draw worth coming back for.
The restaurant has drawn coverage from The Infatuation, and diners often single out its flavors as the draw worth coming back for.