Chant

Not sure where all of these high reviews came from…
I can’t find anything RIGHT about this place, so I’m going to tell you everything that was wrong about it.
Firstly the chicken potstickers were served soggy, as if they were reheated from the night before in a sauce that’s not all that fabulous.
Secondly, I scoured the Unilocal reviews before hand and already knew when I got there that I was going to order the Sambal Catfish… What I didn’t notice in all the reviews was that this place is charging $ 15 for ONE piece of fish. CATFISH at that… O_​o Not only that, it seemed like an old, fishy tasting piece of fish… I don’t like fishy tasting fish!
This is not Allium at Four Seasons where they charge $ 65 for Dover Sole, which is prepared to perfection.
The coleslaw had way too much sauce on it and the cabbage was super sugary and super soggy.
I asked for the fries, instead of the black beans… The server told me it would be a $ 1 up charge, smh, but I said, fine, ok… Out comes the smallest portion ever of (BURNT/​Overcooked) fries… So annoyed. And I didn’t notice any garlic flavor, or whatever other flavor it was supposed to be… cuz the fries were BURNT y’all!
The siracha (sp) sauce that was served with the dinner tasted like nothing more than mayo w/​food coloring or something…
I experienced none of these robust and flavorful flavors being posted about for this restaurant…
My water glass also had some sort of food stuck to it when the server gave it to me.
I was sitting at the table thinking, well, at least the server was very attentive and very eager to please, he could see me picking over all the food and was offering to take back whatever I didn’t want/​like, but I didn’t feel like waiting for new food to come out… I was ready to leave by then and get on with the rest of my day…
So he brings out my tab, it’s like $ 30. I give him my card, and he goes to swipe it. He brings back the receipt for me to sign, as he already used the card to pay for my meal, but before he hands me the paper, he asks for my ID! O_​o
1. If you already swiped it, what difference does it make now?!
2. Where do they verify your ID when dining in at a restaurant?!
That annoyed me to no end. Smh
All in all, I bet this place is only good for the drinks… but I can’t be for sure because I didn’t order one.
I will NOT be going back to this place. I was looking forward to trying it out, and was planning to go on Saturday, but I said hey why wait, and decided to go that Friday. I did not have a good experience at all from the food, which is the biggest complaint– the food just wasn’t good, to the guy asking for my ID after the fact on a $ 30 tab!
I’ve dined at ALINEA before (with my 20 something aged old boyfriend at the time), where the tab was upwards of $ 700 just for alcohol… you buy expensive ass tickets ahead of time) and they did not ask for ID.
Get it together «Chant»
Ps. I dined here shortly after opening hours on a Friday. I was only one other party here when I came. I feel like all the food I was served was food that was left over and reheated/​recooked from the night before :(BEWARE.

Excellent. I had their wings, turkey basil rolls and fried fish dinner with broccoli and mashed potatoes. I also had a peach martini and sour amaretto. It was delish!!! I highly recommend this restaurant.

I had several of the pomegranate martinis and they were awesome. The staff was hell of cool. Awesome vibes. The customers were nice as well. I would definitely suggest this place to someone looking for a relaxed environment.

Every dish was delicious. I had the Chant Shrimp, my daughter had the Lettuce Cups, and my son had the Short Ribs (a little salty). The Calantro Fries are full of garlic but tasty.

The place is incredible and loved the music! The food was extremely delicious with plenty of flavor.

I heard so many good things, so I had high expectations and it’s safe to say that they were met ! I got the fried catfish and got mashed potatoes & broccoli and that shit is the BOMB! They have a sauce that comes with it and it tastes great.
The drinks were really strong, which is a plus.
The service that we got from the staff was awesome.
Will be going back soon!

This place is quaint and cute. It’s also in a great location to attract visitors to Hyde Pk. But, when you first walk in you are greeted by smoke, not from cigarettes but from the grill. They really need a good air purifier, or ventilation system.
For starters, we had coconut shrimp. It was a good amount of jumbo shrimp, served with a passion fruit sweet & sour sauce on the side. My entrée was Chant’s signature Pad Thai. It was a very good, satisfying meal.
Although the food is delicious, the noise level is way too high. They feature live music, which is a nice touch but it is too loud. My friend and I shouted to one another from across the table.
For this reason, if I want to enjoy Chant fare I’d probably call ahead and pick up take out.

I am giving two stars simply for 1. the décor of the restaurant & the good service I received and 2. The Garlic fries. There is no other reason why this place would earn any likes from me. I went with 2 other people and we decided to all get small plates. I ordered the honey chipotle wing and garlic fries. The wings were gross and gamey. It’s hard to explain, but these wings did not taste fresh at all. They seemed to be taken out of a freezer bag. Sending them back for a new order was going to be pointless because that is just the nature of their wings. Also someone at the table with me ordered the shrimp small plate and they were unimpressive. They weren’t nasty like the wings but did lack any taste or seasoning. If you like garlic and you like fries you can give that side a try. I just know I won’t be returning to Chant for just a pretty room, a nice server, and fries alone. Sorry.

I needed a quick lunch near my hotel in Hyde Park. Chant was the first thing that came up on my handy-​dandy Unilocal app — and Asian-​fusion sounded awfully good at the time — so I decided to drop by.
Even though the peak of lunch hour was over, the place was still buzzing with people. I was flying solo so I took a seat at the bar, where the bartendress took perfect care of me.
The vibe manages to be contemporary but also dated. It’s like a late-‘90s Sex and the City throwback, with shiny surfaces everywhere. The drink menu is equally retro, with lots of fruity and fluorescently colored vodka martinis. (The craft cocktail movement seems to have missed the place.) That didn’t stop me from ordering a delicious «peach passion» martini, which essentially tasted like Hawaiian punch — and I mean that in the best way possible.
Food-​wise, I opted for a cup of corn soup and a plate of duck tacos. The corn soup was fine if a little plain — some added crunch, or spice, or *something* to liven it up would’ve made it more appealing. The duck tacos, on the other hand, were excellent. The generous serving of duck was cooked nicely, and the slaw on top was tangy and delicious. Total win.
It’s always good to be pleasantly surprised by a restaurant, and I definitely left Chant feeling pleasantly surprised. If you’re looking for a fun and casual lunch in Hyde Park, Chant fits the bill nicely.

Rainy night, traffic was going to be a bear headed home so my wife and I decided to dine close in Hyde Park… Chant… Ooooohhhhummmmm OKAY.
Nice décor, nice staff but the food was just okay. Blackened redfish was tasty. Short rib was banquet wedding worthy (good-​ish not near great). Dessert was very good. Not rushing back but if you’re in a rush check them out.

Big pro: the food is amazing. Never disappoints. Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Hyde park.
Big con: the service gets pretty slow and sometimes our waitress/​er is not the mosssstttttt polite.
Still recommend to anyone looking Asian fusion cuisine!

We ordered for delivery from grub hub b/​c this is one of the few Thai places nearby. The spinach tofu stir fry comes with brown rice. It tastes over-​cooked with a strong burnt tastes… The pad Thai was more like sweet and sour pasta… But their delivery was pretty fast. Like in 30 mins.

We went for dinner before heading off to the Robert Glasper concert. I ordered the wings which were very tasty and had a great tangy taste. I would recommend them as a appetizer. You get 8 wings and your fingers need to be licked when done due to the sauce. I had the Chant salad which I completely destroyed in less than 10 minutes and it wasn’t because I was hungry — it was just excellent. It just had a nice crisp clean taste. My husband had a side dish of spinach which he absolute loved. He also had the catfish which was good but not something he would order again as he said «it’s good but I will try something else next time». We left happy and satisfied!

I went here to have lunch and to my surprise realized I was drinking water with BUGS in it. Simply disgusting. To top it off, the manager on duty came to my table, did not apologize and blamed the problem on bugs flying in through the open door. She also stated she couldn’t comp my meal.
The food is just mediocre. I won’t be back and don’t recommend it.

Love the atmosphere, drinks were good, food was different but good.
My mashed potatoes were cold, my mojito was cloudy and had too much lime juice in it .
Other than that great!
Live jazz band was a plus.

Had dinner last night here. Lovely small place with a nice ambience.
1. Small wait time… seated within 15 minutes
2. Pear Martini: delicious and for me a bit strong of a vodka finish. The drink is garnished with a slice of vodka infused fresh pear.
3. Shrimp avocado salad. Delicious. I know salads are just salads at times but this salad had a refreshing lemongrass Thai dressing.
4. 5 spiced apple tart… warm tart with a nice spicey floral note that I enjoyed, the vanilla ice cream was on the side which I liked so as not to melt too fast on my tart… tasty… must we gasp when I keep adding items I consumed??? Remember I love food but seriously, I shared! Lolol
Very nice experience with a live New Orleans style jazz band.
It was a bit loud but overall pleasant and so fun. I would give it another star if I come back and try an actual dinner entrée as a salad can only get so much.
I’m coming back, you should join me!

Live jazz and I mean real jazz! Great ambience, great food.
Mature, laid back spot in the heart of Hyde Park.
And they have recently added outdoor seating.

I had the lobster rangoons and they were really good. I also had the shrimp and grits and that was delicious as well. Very nice posh restaurant and our waiter was good and attentive.

3.5 Stars
We were at the Silver Room opening reception party and were feeling a little hungry. Chant was right across the street! First off I love Hyde Park. With all the new restaurants and stores this area is really coming up and I tend to come to Hyde Park a lot now.
Service was a little slow, but we weren’t in any hurry so it was all good. I went with the Piña Colada Martini (delicious), friends went with blue moon beer and the other went with moscule mule. Everyone was happy with their drinks. We only had apps. Tried the Lobster Rangoon and the Lamb somosas. Both were good and we liked the sauces. I enjoyed the live band. Made me feel like we were in New Orleans! Ima have to add this to my list of places to go when I’m in the area.

Chant is definitely among the best restaurants in Hyde Park.
Although from the outside the place does not look much appealing, the food was a very gratifying surprise!
They offer a rather complete menu, mainly Asian-​based although the do serve some Jamaican cuisine (or so they claim).
Everything we order was delicious and decently priced:
1. Mango-​Shrimp Salad was generously served and had a great taste! Definitely worth suggesting!
2. Pineapple Shrimp Curry was also a very generous plate, with a free side of steamed rice, and was as good as any curry dish on more fancy restaurants.
Overall, I had a very pleasant lunch. The waiter, although was just by herself tending to all tables, was nice and had everything under control. I would definitely recommend this place!