More information on Penny's Noodle Shop (Diversey Parkway)
Predating many of Chicago's Pan-Asian noodle shops, Penny's has kept its loyal following even as others have joined the fray. Penny Chiamopoulous, a Thai native, has assembled a concise menu of delectable dishes, all of them fresh and made to order -- and all at prices that will make you do a double take. The two dining rooms are clean and spare; single diners can usually find a seat along the bar that wraps around the grill. The Thai spring roll, filled with seasoned tofu, cucumber, bean sprouts, and strips of cooked egg, makes a refreshing starter. Of course, noodles unite everything on the menu, so your main decision is choosing among the options (crispy wide rice, rice vermicelli, Japanese udon, and so on) served in a soup or spread out on a plate. There are several barbecued pork and beef entrees, and plenty of options for vegetarians as well.The original Penny's, tucked under the El tracks at 3400 N. Sheffield Ave., near Wrigley Field (tel. 773/281-8222), is small and often has long waits; you stand a better chance of scoring a table at the Diversey Avenue location or the one in Wicker Park at 1542 N. Damen Ave. (at W. Pierce Ave.; tel. 773/394-0100). The original location is BYOB; the Diversey Avenue and Wicker Park locations have decent beer and wine lists. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Main courses $4.50-$7.95,ICredit Cards Accepted
MC, VReservations
Reservations not accepted
Directions
Subway/El: Brown Line to Diversey
Area
At Sheffield St
Hours
Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm
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