Asian Station

Not bad. We ordered through Uber Eats and tried: - Karaage…read moreDon Rice Bowl - Firecracker Sushi Roll - Chirashi Don - Yatai Ramen They were all okay. A little light on the toppings.

I am thrilled! I was craving a bite of sushi so I decided to walk over to this place to try it for…read morethe first time. I got the Boston roll and the garlic chicken rice bowl. The chicken bowl was actually even better than I expected. The Boston roll is good and the fish tested good quality. Who knew such a good spot was just a few blocks from me! I'll be back.

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Indie Cafe

4.0(848 reviews)

1.2 mi•Edgewater

The food was very good and service was fast! We had the crab Rangoon, and it was fantastic.read more

Amazing flavors and calm atmosphere. If you like spicy, definitely add on their spicy miso soup!read more

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Salmon almond and Almond monkey maki

Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen

4.5(547 reviews)

1.4 mi•Edgewater

Tl;dr the food here is really great, even if you're not a vegan. Portions are pretty generous, and…read morethe menu is wide-ranging. Highly recommend the crab rangoon + soulful platter. ===== Stopped by one weekend near opening and was able to get seated right away! They have a good number of tables outside and inside and seem overall fairly popular since there were already a few tables before us. The menu is huge and had seemed to be mostly Asian-ish, with some other items sprinkled in. We ordered: - crab rangoon - 5/5 - very tasty and light, sauce was a great complement - soulful platter with 'chicken' wing - 4.5/5- loved the variety of components. The 'chicken' wing was a highlight and had great texture and flavor; cornbread was also really tasty. Mac and cheese had a strong nutritional yeast flavor, which I enjoyed, but kind of wish it were more cheesy. Mashed potatoes were ok. Generous portion of collard greens. - mush love - 3/5 - huge portion, but the breading was very thick and crunchy. I wish the individual pieces were split up more and the breading a bit lighter; i also wish the sauce were the same as the one for the crab rangoon. This one was more of a bbq. Definitely would come back to try more items on the menu! I was intrigued by the drinks, though they were extremely expensive (e.g. 9$+). Staff were friendly, and I appreciate the disclaimer on the menu that they pay their staff a livable wage.

First, I'm an idiot. I've lived near this restaurant OVER 20 years, but have never come here. Happy…read moreto report, no longer an idiot. I came here with a vegan friend and an omnivore friend. Typically, I reject these dietary labels, as what we all eat is food. Simply food. However, I'm also not someone who is all "OH EW, VEGAN STUFF, NO." I will not only never say that, but I will ALWAYS try something new. You should too. ON TO THE FOOD. I had heard talk of their Ramen, so I immediately ordered that. OH MY GAWD. It is so good. It tastes like "regular" ramen, but is 100% vegan. There was a strip of stuff (it was seitan) that looked like the pork belly that typically comes in Tonkatsu ramen. How is this not meat?! It was SO GOOD and had the texture of meat. But it wasn't meat. The broth is silky smoove, savory and . . . my gawd, I drank every single drop. The noodles and veg things that typically come in ramen were there, and just delicious. Writing this review, I am now craving this ramen. I took home an additional order of this ramen for my BF and he became obsessed as well! We had a couple other appetizers that were fantastic too! Some breaded mushroom app that was super tasty. I'm typically not a breaded food fan, but this was light and crispy and really tasty. The interior is spare, uncluttered, full of light and spotlessly clean. The staff is so helpful, friendly, and earnest with answering any questions. No booze, it's BYOB, but they have a lot of Kombuchas to try! A neighborhood gem that I will now keep in rotation when dining out.

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Vegan Hot dog

Simply Pasteur

4.1(1.1k reviews)

1.8 mi•Edgewater

We've ordered in and celebrated a sixtieth birthday here. Always phenomenal and generous! I grew up…read morein France and Vietnamese was our favorite food and this place brings back memories. The starters are so good I prefer them to the entrees. Panic just set in as I saw it says "permanently closed". I hope nothing has happened to the lovely older owners. Praying they're ok and that they and their delicious nems will back.

This is one of my favorite Asian spots in the city. The food is top notch, they mix excellent…read morecocktails, and the wines are well curated and very affordable. Plus, one of Chicago's best patios hides in the back of the restaurant. I recommend the Negroni, the coconut shrimp, and the shrimp and scallops in lobster sauce. Enjoy!

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Pasteur

3.8(332 reviews)

1.8 mi•Edgewater

Pasteur was a pleasant rediscovery. We fell in love with this restaurant many years ago, back when…read moreit was located on Sheridan and Lawrence. Later, we admired its high-end rebirth on North Broadway, well before the neighborhood had gentrified enough to match its classy atmosphere and sophisticated menu. Then Pasteur closed again and didn't reopen until after we had moved to San Diego. Last night, more than a decade later, we found Pasteur again! The same airy and elegant French Colonial interior remains, now paired with an amazingly fitting terrace. The menu's design could use an updated look to better match the restaurant's upscale décor, but what's on the menu matters far more than how the menu looks. And the dishes are gastronomic masterpieces -- no exaggeration. Since there were four of us, we each ordered a different appetizer and shared the dumplings, egg rolls, spring rolls, and Saigon crêpes so we could experience a variety of flavors. They were all truly exceptional. For our main courses, we had the catch-of-the-day branzino, lemongrass chicken, basil beef, and Pasteur's signature steak. As with the appetizers, we all sampled each other's dishes. Everything came with truly fresh, crisp vegetables, amazing sauces, and wonderful flavors. No disappointments, no envy, no regrets. Finally, we ordered only the Chocolate Mousse Cake to share, since there was hardly any room left for dessert after the generous portions -- portions so delicious that we practically cleaned every plate. Just the night before, we had the chocolate mousse cake at The Publican, and there was simply no comparison: Pasteur won hands down. In fact, Pasteur surpassed the much-hyped The Publican in every category: atmosphere, service, food, noise level, value, pricing, and convenient parking. Our exceptional dinner at Pasteur cost about half as much as our meal at The Publican and many other downtown spots, while delivering a far superior dining experience. We also want to thank Lisa and her fellow server (whose name I unfortunately can't remember) for being wonderful, attentive, quick, and incredibly polite -- all while graciously and heroically putting up with my jokes thanks to their great sense of humor. If you've read this far, I cannot recommend Pasteur highly enough. It remains one of the best foodie destinations in Chicago. It is absolutely worth the quick -- and scenic -- drive north along Lake Shore Drive for one of the most memorable dining experiences you can have in Chicago, or truly anywhere else. Enjoy, see our photos, and let me know what you think!

We recently visited Pasteur for the first time and loved our experience. The store front and…read moreambiance are elegant, warm, chic, and inviting. The hostess and waitress were friendly and helpful from the moment we walked in until we left. Great service! We both tried cocktails and enjoyed their unique flavors. We tried the Lychee Martini and Pasteur Old Fashioned. Both were on the sweet side and deliciously boozy! For food, we started with the steam dumplings with chicken. The ginger dumpling sauce was so savory and scrumptious for dipping the delightful dumplings. We loved every bite! For meals we got the Basil Beef and Ginger Chicken. We tried one another's dishes and would have been happy with either meal. Both were bursting with fresh flavors and had perfect portion sizes. We loved every bite and had no leftovers. While Pasteur is on the pricier side, it is because the food is high quality and beautifully presented. Well worth the price! Pasteur has reservations, which I would recommend, especially if you want to sit outside on their gorgeous patio during warmer months. If you haven't been to Pasteur, we would recommend trying it at your earliest convenience!

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Siam Noodle and Rice

4.4(597 reviews)

3.5 mi•Uptown

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Super great service with affordable prices and options. Highly recommend if you're looking for…read moreinexpensive Thai food. I'm used the the tea being a little bit darker in color, but the flavor was basically as rich as it normally is. All the food comes out piping good which burned out hands and tongue, but you know, it was worth it for the flavors that came with the dishes and drink. Overall, good food as shown in the pics, great service and people were super kind. Ambiance was comforting, felt homey and cozy but people kept staring, other than that, really good food. 5/5 for food!

Maybe we ordered food on an off Friday night or maybe it was because it was takeout, but I'd…read moredescribe the food as affordable, but very bland. The papaya salad was spicy but otherwise terribly bland. Nam tok was also not good and kind of flat and flavorless. The meat sticks were good and so was the pad kee mao. The basil duck was dry and tough and also pretty flavorless. The best part of the meal was the rice that came with the duck - it was actually quite perfect. Not sure if we would try in person - was pretty disappointed.

3.1 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

The best staff

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Chicken satay

Green Leaf Thai Cuisine

4.0(207 reviews)

I ordered through DoorDash, and everything was... just fine. I ordered Pad Kee Mao, Khao Soi, an…read moreappetizer platter, Thai iced tea, and the basil limeade. The food was underwhelming and pretty low quality. The Khao Soi used frozen chicken that was rubbery and angel hair pasta that was packaged underneath all of the garnish separately from the broth, so it was hard to get it in without getting the garnishes underneath. The Thai iced tea gave me really bad heart burn, which typically it doesn't. The appetizer platter was fine, but not worth the $18 for average deep fried apps. Overall, I'd recommend going elsewhere for Thai food if you can.

Came here specifically for a cozy khao soi moment and it did not disappoint. I don't know if it's…read moreworth coming up so far north but none of the food was disappointing either. The noodles on the khao soi had a great bite and the portions were very large - I had leftovers for another meal

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A18. Veggie Egg Rolls

San Soo Gab San

3.4(1.5k reviews)

2.4 mi•Lincoln Square

The dumplings were so good. I am a pescatarian and I was with 2 intense meat eaters. They loved…read moretheir pork and beef and I loved my chicken. The seaweed salad was excellent. We had fun exploring the variety of side dishes and appreciated the unlimited servings. It was a lively room, so not the place for intimate conversation. The service was very efficient and friendly.

My boyfriend and I decided to dine in today for my birthday. I've passed by this restaurant a…read moremillion times so I decided to try. The beer and chicken were good, some side dishes were delicious, some too salty, too spicy or bland. The hot pot rocked! Yummy and the squid was ok. The waitress wasn't attentive. Overall pretty good experience.

Jan 2025 - Front area

Banchan!

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Beef bulgogi

Jin Thai

4.1(293 reviews)

1.8 mi•Edgewater

This place was recommended by my Thai boss so figured it was legit. And it sure was! I went with…read morethe lunch special: Pad See Woo with Spring Rolls which came with their soup of the day. I forgot to ask what the soup was because it was so refreshing. It was definitely ginger based chicken broth with wild rice but the ginger flavor was not overpowering at all. Very smooth and clean tasting. The spring rolls were a delightful treat as the veggies inside were very crisp and fresh and the tamarind sauce that accompanied it was the perfect pairing. Found this to be a unique twist because most Thai places I've been too serve spring rolls with just a simple sweet n sour but the tamarind added a really nice touch to the sauce. And the Pad See Woo hit. This is one of my favorite Thai dishes. Again, their sauce hit just a little different. There as just something different about their black soy sauce. I actually tasted the sauce first and knew right away this was going to be good. And one thing I noticed was that there were a lot of regulars coming through the door for their take out. The owner knew them by name and even took the time to chat with them as they waited for their food. Gotta love that charm. Definitely coming back!

My friend took me there, and honestly, I expected a bit more than what I got. The food was good and…read morethe vibe was nice for a one-time visit, but I probably wouldn't go back. The tables are placed very close to each other, so there's almost no privacy, and it's not very comfortable to have a proper conversation. That being said, the service was great. My friend's dish was too spicy, and they immediately offered to replace it with something else, which we really appreciated. pov: they allow to bring your own wine, which is good!

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Crab Rangoon

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Sean C.

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5 years ago

Has been amazing since the before times and is my go to! They have a great selection, and have never disappointed.

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