Name: Opera
Cuisine Type: Chinese
Address: 1301 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312.461.0161
Web Site: http://www.opera-chicago.com/
Hours of Operation:
- Lunch: Mondays to Fridays 11.30am to 2pm
- Dinner: Sundays to Thursdays 5pm to 10pm; Fridays and Saturdays 5pm to 11.30pm
Reservations: Reservations accepted
Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cash
Best Known For – kamakazi burger, chopped Asian shrimp salad, grilled artic char, Kung Pao beef
Cost / Price – $11 to $25
Opera Restaurant Review:
Opera restaurant in Chicago does not only boast an excellent selection of delectable dishes but it is also know for possessing one of the most attractive decors in town. Opera restaurant has been rightly named Opera since it is bright yet subtle and elegant in its décor and atmosphere. The bold red and orange combination creates a warm and a romantic aura and this is equally matched with the exceptional array of Chinese delicacies. Redefining Chinese is the chef who creates a visual and a sensory delight of aromas, textures and tastes.
Start your culinary sojourn to this Asian wonderland, Opera restaurant, with lobster springrolls, crispy wings, prawn dumplings, crab cake sliders, salt and pepper calamari, chopped Asian shrimp salad, hot and sour soup or Opera House salad. The main entrée at Opera restaurant features an assortment of delicious Chinese specialties such as Singapore noodles, firecracker chicken, a preparation of chicken breast in roasted chilies, cilantro and scallions. Crisp orange beef and Kung Pao beef where the first one is accompanied with lettus, scallions, peas and the second one comes in a chili-garlic black bean sauce with roasted peanuts and cilantro.
Tsing Ta Fish and Chips are also a favorite with many at Opera restaurant which include east coast cod fish fried in Tsing Tao besan batter served along with togarashi chips. The kamakazi burger truly promises to offer a sumptuous pleasure as it is filled with American kobe, cheddar, home made pickles, secret sauce and the choice to opt for fried egg at no additional cost. Another dish at Opera restaurant, which is sure to please your taste buds, is the grilled artic char prepared in a Thai curry red sauce and served with honey lemongrass baste, eggplant and oyster mushrooms. Vietnamese chicken prepared in ginger spring onion marinade and Kalbi tuna served in Wasabi parsnip puree, caramelized soy and sesame are also quite unique and interesting in their flavors at Opera restaurant. Besides, the main course, as side dish you can order Opera restaurant’s house fried rice, spinach and garlic sauté or peas and mushroom stirfry. Irrespective of whatever you choose to order, you are guaranteed to return to experience a perfect blend of impeccable cuisine, tasteful décor and excellent hospitality at Opera restaurant in Chicago.
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