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Kapitan, Chicago, IL

Kapitan

4.4
4.4
29 Reviews
$30 and under
Malaysian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Serving authentic heritage Peranakan cuisine right here in Chicago with weekly special Kuih - desserts.

What is Peranakan cuisine?
Peranakan cuisine or Nyonya cuisine comes from the Peranakans, descendants of early Chinese migrants who settled in Penang, Malacca, Singapore and Indonesia, inter-marrying with local Malays. In Baba Malay, a female Peranakan is known as a nonya (also spelled nyonya), and a male Peranakan is known as a baba. The cuisine combines Chinese, Malay, Javanese, South Indian, and other influences.

The Peranakan cuisine embraces interracial, intercultural union which created the unique culture and cuisine known as Peranakan.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Malaysian, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00–21:15
  • Phone number
    (773) 661-2281
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private area to host private events, inquire within
  • Area
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross Street
    Clybourn Ave and Webster Ave
  • Parking details
    Paid street parking right outside restaurantFree street parking down the street
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

29 Reviews
  1. Janet

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I am not sure how this place got a 4.5 rating. It has definitely slipped. We drove in rush hour traffic from the burbs to taste authentic Malay cuisine. Our server was friendly, and the food was edible/good not fabulous. The “Gluten Free” menu was loaded with many items obviously not gluten free and confirmed by the server not gluten free. We ordered an appetizer and drinks. I had to ask twice for a lemon for my beer. We ordered laksa soup which was tasty but void of any vegetables, whole egg, or eye appealing garnish like cilantro. When the soup arrived right away and we hadn’t received the appetizer, the waiter looked at us puzzled and said “I’m sorry the soup comes out fast”. A trip to The ladies room, 2 flights of stairs to a lower level, produced a slight headache due to all light fixtures continually flashing/strobing. There appeared to be no manager on duty. Dessert was a warm pudding of starchy veggies and beans… sweet but largely lackluster. Sadly we won’t be returning. I think many restaurants today are suffering from lack of good help and supervision to run well and satisfy patrons.

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  2. beeta

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food.Extensive menu and authentic taste. Will surely be coming back soon.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, fun atmosphere, good mocktaiks. Service was a bit slow but would come back.

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  4. Querida

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. A lot of the food had sweet elements, which I love.

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  5. RussB

    Palm Springs

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal! Brought back memories of several visits to Malaysia. Good prices and ample.portions. Only regret is that appetizers were served just minutes ahead of the entrees. I will definitely return!!!

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  6. LauraH

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, traditional food. Quiet, large space. Great option for tasty, not too expensive food.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was incredible- very flavorful and large portions for the price. Service was good, attentive staff. Not super busy for a Tuesday night, but overall very cozy spot for some flavorful food.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience. It was an honor to meet the owner/chef.

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  9. Micah

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal for 6. We went family style. Roti canai is insanely good. Portions were massive, we had leftovers and a great luncheon the next day. Great drinks and yummy tea. Some things are a little pricier than expected. An extra roti I think was $4.50. But other things like entrees are super affordable

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  10. MaryB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! We loved the Rendang Beef and Singapore noodles. Perfect for a pre-show dinner at Steppenwolf. Will be back!

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FAQs

Kapitan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 661-2281.

Kapitan is rated 4.4 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

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Google Map for Kapitan

2142 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-4020

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clybourn Ave and Webster Ave
  • Area
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00–21:15
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Malaysian, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid street parking right outside restaurantFree street parking down the street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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