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Crying TigerC+

51 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 · Restaurant · Central

Design-forward Southeast Asian fusion with standout signatures and buzzy vibes, but service consistency, wait overrun, and occasional heavy seasoning mean the experience can vary.

The verdict

Crying Tiger delivers a visually stunning, Instagram-worthy experience with exceptional design and plating, but inconsistent food quality—oversalting, temperature issues, and sold-out signatures—combined with documented safety concerns and operational pacing problems prevent a higher grade. The restaurant excels at atmosphere and occasional standout dishes, yet reliability gaps and recent negative drift suggest it hasn't stabilized operations to match its ambitious concept.

One caveat: Frequent late seating even with reservations; bar crowding common

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Opening Hours

Monday15:00–22:00 Tuesday15:00–22:00 Wednesday15:00–22:00 Thursday15:00–22:00 Friday15:00–23:00 Saturday15:00–23:00 Sunday15:00–22:00
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