Chicken empanada.
photography by Kevin Hunter Marple
Lumi Empanada and Dumpling Kitchen
- Neighborhood: Oak Lawn-Uptown
- Cuisine: Eclectic
- Price: $$ (Moderate)
Youthful and quirky brother-and-sister owners An and Susie Bui take a bold culinary step by offering both Brazilian empanadas and Asian dumplings. Dumplings are a better choice, from classic pork and chives to lively five-spice duck and leek—a staff favorite. Global-inspired cocktails are a must.