Chef Tan Highland Park

First time. Really good food. A slightly more upscale and chef inspired take than some of the surrounding places, with slightly higher prices to match, but still feels like a bargain compared to nyc. Griddled Preserved pork with smoked bamboo was great. Salty, spicy. The preserved pork is like bacon and the bamboo is thin and crunchy. The ribs were fantastic. Tender. Cumin. Chilies. I’d want to make a version but add more chili powder and cumin on top with maybe some fried garlic. Spicy wontons - wontons themselves are great. Slippery. Plump. But that sauce is soooo good. I want to know how they get that garlic flavor in there. Mustard greens with garlic were a good compliment to round it out. Nothing crazy but I enjoyed having a different green than I’m used to and found the sli

Chef Tan is one of my favorite restaurants. I've been coming here since 3 years ago and their service and food is always so exceptional. They recently went through a renovation which made the space bigger and better. They now have more seating available and also a group room. We always get the same dish when we come here, but also sometimes explore. Our all time favorites are; Sautéed Pig Intestines in Hot chili oil - always crispy, the perfect spice and heat. Hearing that crunch just makes you want to eat more. Second, Shrimp ball with salted egg yolk - i don't know why but to me this dish is very comforting. It's crispy on the outside but very juicy on the inside. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly. They coat it in salted egg yolk which compliments the shrimp really well. I also love

an authentic Sichuan & Hunan restaurant, family has been going here for years. Dishes should not be missed: Fried Fillet Fish with Spicy Sauce, Scallion Fried Rice.

Amazing authentic Chinese cuisine at Chef Tan! Beautiful restaurant that puts a lot of care into its design. We ordered the pork belly with garlic sauce, griddle Chiba tofu with pork, and the Chef Tan broiled sea bass. Everything tasted great, especially if you like it spicy. The service was excellent, very kind and food came out quickly. Definitely recommend!

Absolutely the most authentic Chinese food. I’ve tried so far in America. I loved the dishes here. We ordered so much food we could barely finish everything. While I would say the serving portions aren’t a lot it is still so worth it. The desserts were amazing too. My favorite is the rice 年糕. This place is a solid 10/10 if I lived in the area, I would definitely eat here every week. The 包菜 was so good; my friend and I finished the plate clean. The chicken we got was perfect too so crispy, spicy and just the right seasonings. There is streetside parking and it is free if you plan on coming here. The design of the restaurant is very nice as well a lot of cultural decorations here and there. Overall, good vibes. The waiters do seem pretty busy so you won’t be getting amazing service, but the