"Led by HaiSous' Thai Dang, Crying Tiger arrived as one of 2025's most anticipated openings thanks to the celebrated chef and the backing of powerhouse restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You. It has quickly lived up to the buzz, impressing with standout Southeast Asian dishes like lobster pad Thai and memorable desserts. The boisterous setting and shareable plates make it an ideal spot for group gatherings."
"Kick things off with the roasted pork belly, bursting with flavor. Crispy skin crowns succulent pork and rendered fat, while the garlic herb nuoc cham adds a bright, tangy pop that helps cut through the richness. Crying Tiger's pad Thai is unlike any other. The dish is first prepared in a wok, then transferred to a clay pot for tableside mixing. Savory and sweet with smoky depth from the wok, the noodles are made luxuriant with tender Maine lobster."
"The namesake Crying Tiger dessert is a playful ending to the meal. Shaped like a tiger's head, its white chocolate shell gives way to velvety Thai banana filling, swimming in a pool of bananas Foster sauce. Start the evening next door at Gus' Sip & Dip for drinks before dinner. Both spots are from Lettuce Entertain You, and Gus' serves a wide selection of classic cocktails - all $12 each."
HaiSous' Thai Dang leads Crying Tiger with support from Lettuce Entertain You. The menu highlights standout Southeast Asian dishes such as lobster pad Thai, roasted pork belly, and the namesake Crying Tiger dessert. Roasted pork belly features crispy skin, succulent meat, rendered fat, and garlic herb nuoc cham for bright, tangy contrast. The pad Thai is wok-smoked then finished tableside in a clay pot and enriched with tender Maine lobster. The tiger-shaped dessert contains Thai banana filling and bananas Foster sauce. The lively, art-filled dining room suits shareable plates and group gatherings, with Gus' Sip & Dip next door offering $12 cocktails.
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