Crying Tiger in Chicago: Everything to know - OpenTable Blog
The River North hotspot is the latest venture from Lettuce Entertain You.
www.opentable.comHere’s the latest on Crying Tiger in Chicago.
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Crying Tiger is a Southeast Asian concept that opened in River North, at 51 W Hubbard St, in October 2025. It’s the collaboration between Lettuce Entertain You and chef Thai Dang, known for HaiSous, and aims to showcase flavors from across Southeast Asia with a spicy, tiger-inspired theme. This opening has been covered by major Chicago outlets as a notable dining debut of 2025. [Citations: Timeout Chicago piece on the opening; Chicago Tribune coverage; OpenTable blog post; CBS News segment][1][2][3][6]
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The restaurant’s menu features a range of Southeast Asian-inspired dishes, including a spicy “crying tiger” rib eye meant for sharing, plus curries and other regional plates. A separate cocktail bar on the lower level was planned to open later in 2025.[5][7]
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Local reception has been positive, with media highlighting Thai Dang’s background and the concept’s journey from idea to opening, as well as the restaurant’s role in expanding Chicago’s Southeast Asian dining options.[2][6][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest hours, current menu picks, or reservations info and summarize any recent reviews. I can also compare Crying Tiger to other Southeast Asian spots in Chicago if you’re weighing options.