Arun's- One of the best Thai restaurants in the country. The food combines great flavors with unrivaled presentation. It also provides good services in a appealing setting. The curried filet mignon is probably the best thing I have ever eaten in Chicago. Fix priced menu only. 773-535-1909, 4156 N. Kedzie, D Tues-Sun, $$$$ Website
Le Lan- Asian fusion food in a small, upscale setting. 280-9100, 749 N. Clark, L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat, $$$ Website
Le Colonial- Vietnamese food with French influences. The food offers a lot of flavor. The setting is French Colonial and romantic, especial upstairs and in summer on the terrace. One of our favorite places to have a romantic drink. The filet with yams and string beans is one of my favorite things to eat in Chicago. It is a good place for a salad at lunch. The portions do tend to be small and the prices a little high. 255-0088, 937 N. Rush, L D, $$$ Website
Kamehachi of Tokyo- A nice place with standard sushi offerings that also has a menu for those who do not eat raw fish. The spicy tuna roll is a the best around. 587-0660, 240 E. Ontario, L D, $$ Website
Vongs Thai Kitchen- Thai food with an American twist. It offers a good variety of food including soups and salads you will not find at most Thai restaurants. One our spots to get a health lunch. 644-8664, 6 W. Hubbard, L D, $$ Website
Big Bowl- Has a mix of Asian food from an extensive menu. It offer good quality, reliable food for a reasonable price. Our favorite place to get an inexpensive lunch. The pot stickers are great. We often get the soups or the salads, but the coconut curries and kung pao are hard to resist. 951-1888, 60 E. Ohio, 640-8888, 6 E. Cedar, $$ Website
Dao- Standard Chinese and Thai food that is only average but the beautiful decor makes it worth a visit. 337-0000, 230 E. Ohio, L D, $ Website