Best Crab Rangoon In Chicago
Crab rangoon is deep fried and delicious. This Asian appetizer is made from cream cheese and crab meat, deep fried in a wonton. Crab Rangoon is typically found on Chinese and Thai menus across the city of Chicago.
While most Asian restaurants carry the famous appetizer, here are our picks for some of the best crab rangoon in Chicago.
Chens/Koi Chicago
Chens
3506 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 549-9100
www.chenschicago.com/home.asp
Koi
624 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60291
(847) 866-6969
www.koievanston.com/home.asp
Two locations, one delicious crab rangoon. The crab rangoon served at both locations is hands down one of the best in the city. A perfectly proportioned mix of crab and cream cheese, stuffed in a lightly fried wonton, makes this a menu favorite. The wonton is never too big for it's britches at Chens/Koi. There's nothing worse then an all-wonton crab rangoon!
Indie Cafe Thai & Sushi
5951 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-5577
www.indiecafe.us
Indie Cafe is known for it's beautiful presentation of food, friendly service, and crab rangoon. Indie Cafe's crab rangoon is the perfect starter to their wide array of sushi and entree options. If you're in the mood for sushi or Thai noodles, Indie Cafe has it all. Creative rolls, and sushi combinations make this an Edgewater hot spot.
Crab rangoon at Indie Cafe consists of crab meat, cream cheese, water chestnuts, carrot, and celery wontons with sweet & sour sauce.
Opart Thai House
1906 S State St
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 567-9898
www.opartthai.com
Opart Thai House is one of the best Thai restaurants on the South side. While the North side is home to Thai Town, this restaurant gives many a run for their money. Their crab rangoon features fried wontons, filled with crab meat and cream cheese. When you're hungry for another appetizer at Opart, check out their well-known dish, the 'Tiger Cry'. A skewered tender beef cooked to perfection served with homemade hot sauce.
If you can't get enough crab rangoon at Opart Thai House, there's two more locations to love on Western Avenue and in Wilmette, IL.
Thai On Clark
4641 N. Clark St.
Chicago,IL 60640
(773) 275-2620
www.thaionclark.com
Thai On Clark serves great Thai food, and an even better value. With a low priced menu, and delicious crab rangoon, you'll always find a good crowd here. This family run restaurant in Uptown makes you feel like you're dining in someone's home. Frequent specials include a free order of crab rangoon with a purchase of $15 or more. Before your order or dine-in, be sure to check their website for more great specials.
Did we miss your favorite crab rangoon? Tell us where to find it below! --Lauren Wulf, CBS Local Chicago
