Sunda New Asian
River North, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Sunda New Asian for a lively West Loop dinner when the group wants flexibility more than a formal tasting-menu experience. It is a stronger fit for social dinners and first-timers exploring the neighborhood than for diners choosing solely on awards, chef pedigree, or a clearly published price tier.
About Sunda New Asian
Sunda New Asian is a Chicago evening option with a smart casual dress code. Plan around the basics: hours begin at 5 PM daily, run until 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and extend until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
A Chicago choice for evening plans
Sunda New Asian is best planned as an evening visit in Chicago. First-timers should focus on the practical anchors: its nightly hours and smart casual dress code. If menu details, price tier, chef profile, awards, seating format, or service style matter to your plans, check directly before you go.
Timing is the main planning variable. For a standard evening, Sunday through Thursday hours run 5–10 PM. For a later night, Friday and Saturday are the flexible options, with hours from 5 PM–1 AM. If conversation, pacing, or a simpler arrival matters, an earlier time is the safer planning approach.
Where it fits against alternatives
If you are still comparing options, consider Sunda New Asian alongside Adalina Prime, Costera Cocina Tulum, La Serre, Ramen Wasabi - West Loop, and Duck Duck Goat. The best choice will depend on the kind of evening you want.
Use Our full Chicago restaurants guide for a wider shortlist. Planning can also pair with Our full Chicago hotels guide, Our full Chicago bars guide, Our full Chicago wineries guide, and Our full Chicago experiences guide. For broader browsing, compare other dining options by timing, location, and the kind of evening you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 333 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- sundanewasian.com
- Phone
- +13129000033
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sunda New Asian sits squarely in the West Loop’s energetic current, layering pan-Asian ambition over industrial bones. The room reads like a residential conversion, high ceilings and exposed materials give the space a raw, modern edge, and an ambient hum makes it feel lively rather than hushed. The kitchen pursues a multi-regional program that encourages movement across Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian flavors, and the dining room’s volume and confident design create a spirited environment that’s as much about social energy as it is about precise flavors.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for diners who want variety in a single evening: groups or couples who like to share plates and hop between regions do well here. The neighborhood and office population around 333 N Green Street make Sunda a natural stop for after-work meals and business dinners that are polished but not overly formal. It’s pitched at people who prefer an accessible, contemporary meal rather than the strict choreography of tasting-menu fine dining.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu like a tasting route: share small plates so you can move across Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian preparations in one sitting. Prioritize a handful of signature bites to get a sense of the kitchen’s range, spicy tuna crispy rice, Korean fried chicken steamed buns, and oxtail potstickers are useful starting points, and pace the meal so you can sample contrasting textures and spice profiles. Expect a lively dining room, so ordering multiple shareable dishes helps the table get the fullest picture of the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and lively atmosphere in the bustling River North dining scene, perfect for date nights and groups.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Sake program, Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
- Korean Fried Chicken Steamed Buns
- Oxtail Potstickers
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 333 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
For steak and seafood, choose Adalina Prime. For a more casual West Loop alternative, choose Ramen Wasabi - West Loop. For a high-energy shared meal, compare Duck Duck Goat.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Chicago
Sunda New Asian is the flexible social-dinner pick in this set. Adalina Prime is the better choice for steak, seafood, and a clearer splurge signal, while Sunda makes more sense when the group wants a broader shared-table feel without committing to steakhouse expectations.
For a more casual West Loop meal, Ramen Wasabi - West Loop is the easier low-commitment alternative. If the brief is big-group energy and shareable plates, Duck Duck Goat is the closest competitor, especially for diners who want a louder, more defined Chinese-American format.
La Serre and Costera Cocina Tulum are better cross-shops when ambiance is the main driver. Pick Sunda when the priority is a lively dinner in the West Loop; pick those when the room and occasion framing matter more than flexibility.
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Compare Sunda New Asian
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunda New Asian | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Adalina Prime | Chicago | Italian steakhouse / steak and seafood | No published awards |
| La Serre | Chicago | , | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Costera Cocina Tulum | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Ramen Wasabi - West Loop | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Duck Duck Goat | Chicago | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunda New Asian good for a special occasion?
It can work for an evening plan in Chicago if the schedule and smart casual dress code fit the occasion. Hours are 5–10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 5 PM–1 AM on Friday and Saturday. If awards, menu format, price tier, or private-dining details matter to the occasion, check directly before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sunda New Asian?
An evening visit is the natural choice. Hours are 5–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 5 PM–1 AM Friday and Saturday, and 5–10 PM Sunday. Plan this as dinner rather than lunch unless the venue publishes lunch service for your date.
What are alternatives to Sunda New Asian?
Other named options to compare include Adalina Prime, Costera Cocina Tulum, Duck Duck Goat, La Serre, and Ramen Wasabi - West Loop. Choose based on your own preferences and current availability, and check current menus, pricing, and service formats before booking.
Does Sunda New Asian handle dietary restrictions?
If allergies or dietary needs are important, check directly with the venue before booking. Plan around the Chicago location, smart casual dress code, and evening hours.
What should I order at Sunda New Asian?
Review the current menu directly before your visit and plan around the evening hours.
