• Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
  • Price: $$
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  • Mood: Fun
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Ben Pao

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Contemporary Asian Restaurant

The drama, excitement, and pleasures of a vast and ancient land have been transported to this expansive, comfortable, modern setting. At Ben Pao, your experience is both luxurious and relaxed. Savor China's great culinary treasures in unpretentious, enjoyable creations in a meal filled with wonderful flavors and beautiful accents.

Articulate servers and a menu that clearly describes the best dishes of Mongolian, Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Sichuan cuisines let you easily select a meal that is everything you want it to be, whether your taste runs to familiar favorites or bold new adventures.

Marvelous, Asian-accented, fun-inspired beverages and a range of scrumptious world-cuisine desserts start and end meals with laughs and treats.

"Ben Pao scores [a knockout in this round] for elegant décor, consistently outstanding food and friendly service."

– Laura Bianchi, Crain's Chicago Business

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Events & Promotions

  • March 20, 2010

    Wok this Way

    Join Ben Pao for Chinese Cooking Demystified Class! From where and how to buy ingredients, to the utensils needed, Ben Pao's Executive Chef Jim Hoveke shares tricks of the trade on how to cook delicious Chinese cuisine at home. Class from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $35 per person (all inclusive), includes cooking demonstration, lunch and special Ben Pao sauces to take home. Space is limited to 20 people, reservations required.
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  • March 27, 2010

    Lettuce Restaurants Celebrate Earth Hour

    In honor of the planet, the following Lettuce restaurants are joining hundreds of people by participating in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour on March 27 between 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm. By turning off outdoor neons, dimming dining lights, using candles or servers wearing glow necklaces, these restaurants are supporting this global effort. By working together, each of us can make a positive impact in protecting our future and that of future organizations. Join in this global effort by turning off your house lights or by visiting any of the restaurants below! Antico Posto
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  • April 1, 2010

    National Tree Planting Day at Ben Pao

    April 1 is China's National Tree Planting Day, and for every Treetini ordered, a tree will be planted in honor of each guest and a special donation will be made to rainforest preservation. In addition, diners will be able to add a living symbol of their personal hopes and dreams to Ben Pao's Fortune Garden. Every Treetini will be served on a plantable coaster. Guests will write down their desires whether for prosperity, longevity, or happiness on the coasters, which are made from 100% post-consumer waste and embedded with wild flower seeds.
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