# Northern Taste > Spacious setting combines low light and modern vibes with traditional dining and ceramicware. Atmosphere feels like a family gathering with quiet energy and no background music. Known for authentic Northeastern Chinese cuisine with affordable prices and generous portions. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/NorthernTaste - Address: 3409 S Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois, 60608, US - Phone: +17739402172 - Website: https://www.northerntasteil.com/ ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Cheap — 10/10 - Fried Rice — 10/10 - Chinese Food — 10/10 - Dumpling — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Scallion Pancakes — 10/10 - Food — 8.9/10 - Lunch Spot — 8.8/10 - Seafood — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "The food here is super affordable and delicious." - "I found the northern Chinese food here to be really authentic." - "You have to try the soup dumplings; they're incredibly good." ## Good to know - The lunch specials are around $7, offering great value. - Portion sizes are generous, making it ideal for sharing. - They provide free bottled water with your meal. - The restaurant closes at 8:30 PM on Saturdays, which is early. - Northern Taste primarily focuses on takeout and delivery. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.