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[ more from centerstagechicago]
"Meaning "the orchid" in Vietnamese, Le Lan serves a balance of French-Vietnamese fare as delicate as the flower itself. Executive chef Bill Kim (former chef de cuisine at Charlie Trotter's) combines archetypal French techniques with traditional pan-Asian..."
[ more from chicago-hotels.tripadvisor]
"The cuisine is outstanding, and every bite a taste sensation. However, our last visit was on a Saturday night, and our experience was diminished somewhat...."
[ more from chicagoreader]
"The vibe at Le Lan is a lot more fun than the stuffy, unjustifiably reverent atmosphere at..."
[ more from chicagoreader]
"The vibe at Le Lan is a lot more fun than the stuffy, unjustifiably reverent atmosphere at "collaborating chef" Arun Sampanthavivat's eponymous Thai restaurant, perhaps due to the influence of partner Roland Liccioni (Le Francais). Under new executive che..."
[ more from dailycandy]
"Le Lan — which means orchid in Vietnamese — inhabits a converted townhouse dotted with modern French and urban Vietnamese accents. Downstairs, a formal dining room is done up with fresh bamboo, orchids, walnut and jade-green tiles, black leath..."
[ more from dailycandy]
"Le Lan — which means orchid in Vietnamese — inhabits a converted townhouse dotted with modern French and urban Vietnamese accents. Downstairs, a formal dining room is done up with fresh bamboo, orchids, walnut and jade-green tiles, black leath..."
[ more from fodors]
"Top toques Roland Liccioni of Le Francais and Arun Sampanthavivat of Arun's teamed up to create this elegant French-Vietnamese boîte. We like the sophisticated-without-being-stuffy vibe -- sharply dressed (yes, don your black to fit in here) foodies..."
[ more from gayot]
| "Executive chef Bill Kim (formerly of Trio and Charlie Trotter"s) mans the kitchen at this swanky, business-friendly spot. Price is a consideration at French-Vietnamese Le Lan (which means the orchid); luxury never comes cheaply, but when we are expected..." |
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[ more from insiderpages]
"from the host to the coat checker, the waiters as well as the bus boys . Our dinning experience began with 2 glasses of complimentary champagne ...."
[ more from metromix.chicagotribune]
"January 2007 update: Proprietor Howard Davis (who is also co-owner of KDK spots like Marche and Opera) and chef-partners Roland Liccioni (Le Francais) and Arun Sampanthavivat (Arun's) have brought on Bill Kim (ex Charlie Trotter's, Ben Pao, Susanna Foo's)..."
[ more from search.cityguide.aol]
| "French flair and Asian allure take center stage at this sophisticated River North eatery owned by two of the world's most celebrated chefs. Le Lan, the creation of chefs Roland Liccioni (Les Nomades, Le Francais) and Arun Sampanthavivat (Arun's), as well..." |
6 reviews
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[ more from timeout]
"For the main event, it"s evident that Kim"s Korean heritage influenced the salty, fruity marinade for the tender short rib, though it"s a bit hard to swallow a $26 price tag for simple kalbi when it costs half that all over town. Instead, go with so..."
[ more from travel.yahoo]
| "OverviewLan presents a fine melange of both the culture and cuisine of Vietnam. Simply yet elegantly doneup, the moon shaped window is a reminder of the significance of the moon in Vietnam...." |
5 reviews
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[ more from wcities]
"Lan presents a fine melange of both the culture and cuisine of Vietnam. Simply yet elegantly doneup, the moon shaped window is a reminder of the significance of the moon in Vietnam...."
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