Eater Chicago Tells You Where to Go in Chinatown

Go 4 Food (212 W 23RD ST) 

We love Chinatown, but agree it can be slightly overwhelming for the uninitiated.  Eater Chicago provides a nice overview of the best places to go if you're unsure (with a map):

The sights and smells of Chinatown can be both intoxicating and confusing to the uninitiated. Fortunately, Eater Chicago's Chinatown Map will show you all the best places to check out for your Chinese cravings. Whether you want to spice things up with Szechuan cuisine, have some midday dim sum or try delicacies like sea cucumber, the following places have what you need and do it well.