Kevin Pang is the food reporter for NBC Chicago.
He began his career at the Chicago Tribune, where his work as a restaurant writer and critic won him a James Beard Award. He's currently a contributor to The New York Times food and cooking sections.
Kevin directed the critically acclaimed documentary For Grace, acquired by Netflix in 2016, and the author of the Amazon No. 1 bestseller A Very Chinese Cookbook.
He earned a journalism degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Northwestern University.
On nights and weekends, Kevin is a jigsaw puzzle designer.
The Latest
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More of The Food Guy's favorite dishes around Chicago for $12 and under
Back by popular demand, another round of Kevin Pang’s dining deals in Chicagoland.
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A French bistro with a funny name is ‘Food Guy' Kevin Pang's top restaurant of 2026
I’ve tried dozens of restaurants throughout Chicagoland this year. Creepies was where I had my best meal.
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One of the finest croissants in the Chicago area may be in a west suburb
Everything about 3Fold in Oak Park—from the dining room to kitchen to the croissants—is pristine and first-rate.
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There are hundreds of coffee shops across Chicago, but one in Pilsen stands out
The Pilsen cafe, opened in 2025, focuses on coffee from Oaxaca and housemade pastries
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Looking for a dining deal? Here are 4 great Chicago-area dishes for $12 and under
NBC Chicago’s “Food Guy” Kevin Pang introduces a new semi-recurring segment: Great dishes you can find in and around Chicago for $12 and under.
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A 100-year-old recipe is behind one the best Mexican restaurants in Chicago and the U.S.
Birrieria Ocotlan, now in its 53rd year, is receiving national recognition for its fall-off-the-bone stewed goat birria.
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Where to eat great burgers in Chicago (from a reporter who knows her burgers)
When she’s not reporting and anchoring, NBC Chicago’s Jenn Schanz is the newsroom’s burger authority.
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Not sure where to eat in Chicago's Chinatown? 5 insider tips to help you decide
There are dozens of restaurants to choose from in Chicago’s Chinatown. Here are some ideas to help you narrow it down.
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Never tried Georgian cooking? This north suburban spot is a great introduction
‘Food Guy’ Kevin Pang has the scoop on where to try Georgian cooking in the Chicago area.
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Minooka never had a restaurant like Rooted. Now it does.
Two longtime Minookans teamed up to make an impressive, ambitious farm-to-table restaurant.
