Yums. Had spicy crab ragoon which were super tasty, a cremini soup (which was served cold, but then heated it up for us) mussels, fried rice, steak (well done, didn't ask temp?)...lots of drinks. Blueberry Mojioto & some other lovely concoctions. Not the cheapest night out, but enjoyed everything. read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Mussels & Fried Rice - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Enjoyed this stop. Used the free gyoza coupon and it was our favorite part of the meal. The ramen was solid the two pork buns we had were good but nothing to rave about. Server was friendly and were seated with a time restriction since we didn't have a reservation. Nicely decorated interior as well as the plates. Love the to go drinks but glass is cheap as it broke when it tipped over after being set down. read more

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The pandemic and my never ending search for nice patios has rekindled my love for Bites. Come here for delicious cocktails, more delicious food options than you can imagine, and a relaxing vibe whether inside or on the patio. I've had a lot of things on the menu but standouts for me are the emerald gyoza, avocado tempura bao bun, General tso good chicken sandwich, honey bourbon sesame chicken, Rama noodles, and the hot chef maki roll. I've also love every single cocktail I've ever tried here. I'm dying to try their ramen as well because it always looks piping hot a delicious when other people order. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu!! read more

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Delicious food, drinks & chill ambiance that provides a sort of tropical getaway especially in Chicago winters. The place is smaller than I expected. The seating is a bit crowded especially with the palm tree decor. Reservations highly recommended - this place was BUSY (Saturday night) Entrance is narrow & gets packed with people so it's hard for guests to simultaneously enter and exit. Someone in a wheelchair may have difficulty navigating this space because of how narrow the spaces are. 2 single use restrooms near the kitchen Kind of awkward to stand and wait Low lights Soft music Wonderful staff The drinks are very well made. There's a wide variety of cocktails that are worth trying. I got the Wake Me Up Before You Go Go & it was a 5/5 - fresh mango and strawberry taste. The Bites Burger was also okay. I am not big on seafood so I always opt for the meat. Seeing that this is a more Asian inspired restaurant - burgers are maybe not the go to for eating here. It did the job for me though 3/4 The French fry cromch factor was *chefs kiss* 4/5 Crab Rangoon 4.2/5 Crispy & crunchy yet very light Not oily Steak Au Poivre 3.3/5 It was a really thin cut of steak Not sure if it was because of restaurant week, but they defaulted to cooking all of the meets to medium well and didn't ask how we preferred the meat to be cooked otherwise would've gone with medium rare The cheesecake was okay, nothing super special. My friend said their chocolate mousse was the better dessert they had. Overall it was a pleasant experience & good food. Would recommend for chill vibes, good drinks & Asian inspired dishes. read more

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My experience with bites has been overall an 8/10. I really think it depends on the dishes that you get - there are SO many options that will fit various taste palettes Drinks: I got the blueberry mojito and wake me up before you go go. Both drinks were really good, not too strong and very flavorful Taro fries: I've never had Taro fries so I don't have much to compare it but I enjoyed splitting it with the table! Rama noodles: I personally wasn't a huge fan of these noodles. The texture was very thick and the peanut taste was very overwhelming. This was my least favorite dish even though it's one of their top dishes Sushi: we got 2 sushi rolls - the first one was the maki fresco and I was not a fan of that one at all. I felt like the sushis taste was overwhelmingly over the place, and didn't really like the lime zest addition. We also got the "bite me" sushi and that one was SO much better, would definitely get again! Shrimp tempura bao/bun: HUGE fan and not too expensive! It was a good addition to add to our meals Dessert: it was an early birthday dinner so got some cheesecake on the house! It was a great way to top off dinner. Overall - I would definitely go back since their menu is so extensive and I would want to try more of their stuff! read more

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Very cute place however, the service was pretty slow (considering a Wed night and not many people there). We started off with an order of the garlic edamame, spicy crab rangoons and bacon nigiri. I am a bacon fan but was just ok. Each piece was a slice of bacon slapped on a bed of rice. BUT the rangoons though... delicious. They had the perfect amount of spice, crispness and the sauce paired well with them. Made it a wonderful combination. This and the edamame lifted my spirits. I ordered the sparkling jelly sake. I was feeling adventurous but I should have left that alone. If you're drinking it solo, I think it'd be fine but it got pretty gross as we ate. I had to call it quits and switched to this sake, Junmai, that was served on ice, described as Mountain Citrus on the menu. It was very good and a much better option for the rest of my meal. My friend had the Mekhong Sour. I had a small taste and it was very good. For entrees, my friend had the General Tso's meal (under the Big Bites side) and I had the Bite Me maki. Both were delish. To cap it all off, we shared the cookie dough dessert. This was just ok but overall, I enjoyed my experience. The service was friendly and there were hits during the night. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more off the menu! read more

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What to Get: - Spicy Crab Rangoon ($7.95) -Taro Fries ($4.95) -Matchalita ($10.95) Spotlight: Their happy hour menu are pretty insane. Pandemic Dining Options: offer pick up and deliver also payment Options: Cash/Credit cart/ Parking : Street meter *In my yelpions: Crab Rangoon is probably the least authentic Chinese cuisine in the culture, but yet, sometimes I happens to have the craving of a bite of this creamy crunchiness in my life. With many places I tried, BITES has been the best so far. They use the wonton wrap instead of the most commercial egg-roll wrap as the shell ; with a thin crunchy buttery layer stuffing with cream cheese filling, it just makes the right sensation and texture in every bite. If you are like me, who like their man just like their alcohol: Sweet and Strong, Bites got you cover. Not to mention, since their happy hour menu are bomb. Drinks and foods all doing lunch special which allows you to try more drinks and foods in the menu. However, I did ordered their tiger cry, gotta be honest, is quiet dry, which not really my favorite. The noodle are average so it didn't make a remarkable memorable in my book. But as for else, it was a great place to check it out. *Don't forget to "check-in" on Yelp to redeem a free Garlic Edamame or Emerald Gyoza read more

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SO SO GOOD! Everything I tried was really tasty! Although I haven't tried many places in Chicago, this is my current favorite for sure. The service and atmosphere were both great too! read more

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Service and the vibe were great! Food was a big miss. Everything had a strange flavor that just didn't work. The beef rib ramen had a lot of 5 spice which gave it a very weird flavor I wasn't expecting for ramen, the shrimp shumqi had a sweet flavor which was also weird, the seared ahi tuna salad was good only cause of the sesame dressing, but the tuna had no flavor at all. Walking in the staff was super friendly and squeezed us in before another reservation was to arrive. Too bad the food wasn't as good as the reviews. My 4 year old said it was an F haha read more

Great food - so happy with all the vegan/vegetarian options! The tiki ambiance is so cute as well. The Rama Noodles are an absolute fave!!!! Wasn't crazy about the avocado katsu - it's literally just a huge hunk of avocado in a bun lol but the sauce was good. Truffle fried rice is VERY mushroom heavy so make sure you love mushrooms. Service was polite and overall it's a great restaurant! read more

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I'm a dumb dumb. Echoing Kate from like a year ago: Why haven't we been here much sooner!? This place is awesome. Wonderful outdoor patio (with propane lamps it looks like for the winter). I love the choice of music. All these tropical sounding covers of pop songs. The food was terrific. We had seaweed salad, general Tso's, Hawaiian fried rice, a unagi-q roll and the tuna appetizer and everything was fantastic. The drinks were a tasty addition. I can't wait to come back. My only suggestion of improvement is that I wish the music on the patio wasn't going in and out all dinner. I think it's just some Bluetooth speakers that were having trouble keeping their connection. So the music was a bit distracting. Though I loved their music choices. Not enough to take a whole star off the review. But was a little distracting from an otherwise excellent meal. read more

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My roommates and I ordered delivery from here in May. We got an assortment of dishes such as the baos, sushi, chicken katsu, taro fries, and banana wontons. We also got the lychee mimosa kit, which was so fun to put together and presented beautifully! I ordered takeout here recently and we got the coconut shrimp appetizer, creamy tonkotsu ramen with pork, and duck fat yakisoba. My friend was amazed with the quality of the ramen. He let me try the broth which was so good and the pork was super tender. I enjoyed the yakisoba but the highlight was the coconut shrimp! You can taste the real coconut flavor on the breading! Also check-in to Yelp to get free gyoza or garlic edamame ;) the garlic has a nice kick to it. read more

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The service and food are phenomenal. We got an order of two drinks and while we waited because they were a little busy they gave us a free crab Rangoon. The food was delicious, our favorite is the mussels. It's a must try! The ambiance is always lively. Must try in Chicago! Shout to M for being an amazing server! read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good food! Enjoyed the sushi and the bourbon seasoned chicken. They had some fun spins on different Asian dishes. read more

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My partner (celiac) and I went to this location last weekend. Everytime we eat out, we tell the waiters of my partners celiac and 2 weeks of pain to help paint the picture and ask for the gf menu. Luckily, their menu was already marked so our waitress said those should be safe for celiacs (though I now see others here that said their waiters said it was not safe), there is not a dedicated gf fryer, and that they'd let the staff know. Even though they said that, the way they said it came off like they didn't super care, so we're unsure if the staff actually does have these safety discussions. Which sounds like they don't take cross contamination seriously, since my partner did get sick. Which is quite a bummer since we really enjoyed the food and the vibes of the place. We were going to definitely become repeat customers if it was safe, since it is in our area, but we will not be returning. For just a food-based review, there are a good amount of options labeled gf where you can have a good, quick meal. The sushi itself is not the fanciest, but it curves the cravings and it's right for the price point (~$10-$20 per roll). We loved the taste of the one pink (highly recommended) signature roll. We ordered 4 rolls total for 2 people. Again, take that all with a grain of salt since it's not actually gf safe. read more

i had the best night of my life at BITES asian kitchen & bar- i laughed, i cried, i befriended a bartender who turned out to be the best person alive. lifelong friendships were forged, sake bombs were taken, and the tempura fried brownies were to die for. i love BITES; this restaurant is all the magic that chicago stands for. read more

Walked in and waited 10mins to be approached, two servers making drinks at bar, you would think one person can stop and have us seated? And then in the back was other employees and management, maybe help your staff? Not even hello, just how many people do you have? The Thai tea is really sweet, the one my husband got she spilled all over him, didn't even bother to comp that on the bill. Tried the duck and pork bao buns, spicy crab rangoon and seaweed salad which were all good. Tried samurai and avocado sushi, wouldn't order again, don't think they are known for their sushi. Tried the Rama noodles with chicken, lots of chicken, but noodles had no salt and way too sweet. Social media is presented so well with this restaurant but it does not live up to its hype. read more

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This place was recommended many times and did not disappointed, yay! The decor of the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and the patio as well! We started off with drinks, I got their Margarita (Yummy twist with the ginger!) and my friend got a beer. We also got the Spicy Crab Rangoon and the Mom's BBQ pork Bao/Bun as appetizers, so good! Perfect sizes, balanced flavors and beautifully presented! We also ordered three sushi rolls: Lava, Philly and the Ebi Tempura Maki. To be honest, the filling of the sushi was above 5 stars, soooo good, but the thickness and the quantity of rice makes me not a fan really. However, I would definitely be back for multiple reasons: the attention was really good, the rest of the menu looks so delicious and I want to keep trying it, and most importantly, I am so looking forward to sitting on their patio and enjoy that flamingo drink I saw! Thank you Bites, we did have a really good time! read more

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Came here during restaurant week but I wasn't very interested in the restaurant week menu so I got something else. I decided on the Hawaiian fried rice with short rib and it was incredible!! I had to order it to go as well! I also got the pork and shrimp wontons and that was amazing too! To finish I got the cheesecake which was some of the best I've had! I will be back. It was pretty busy so I may go at a time that isn't crazy busy! read more

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I have been wanted to eat here for awhile. We tried the roast duck bao bun. It was good. Today, we decided to get the beef rib bone Ramen for my birthday entree. OMG...it is huge and great. The meat was fall off the bone. I could not finish it so will have it for another meal. My husband got the brisket chow mein and it was good as well. We were surprised with a complimentary blueberry cheesecake with a candle. Such a nice touch , our server Beer T. She was awesome. Definitely, will be back to try other items. read more

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"Jeep" was our waitress. She was super patient and kind. Ambiance was great... food is TOP NOTXG!! We had a wonderful time. Will be back read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Prime rib ramen & sushi - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Our new favorite Pan-Asian place! Food is super tasty, the menu is fresh and lots of variety, and the ambience is wonderful. What makes this place most special are the host and servers here. A group of warm and friendly people who care to accommodate guests with special needs. Thank you! read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Smoked brisket chowmein - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. The avocado bao is incredible and the menu is huge and has so many different items I keep going back. I've been to bites 3 times and there are still so many things I want to try. The service is great the staff is super friendly. I got a free shot one time, so kind! read more

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Great food and service. Don't be fooled by the basic decor. Everything was tasty and there is a wide variety of Asian options.

I found the food to be solid! The tuna tostado was great! The drinks were pretty good too. The server was also very good and timely. Cute little place too! read more

Very yummy fusion spot. We first discovered during restaurant week and have been back several times since. My favorite thing is the coconut shrimp - the first time we tried them we had to order a second plate because it was too good to split. What's great about this spot is that there is something for everyone, if you know your group likes Chinese or Thai or sushi but not everyone wants the same thing this is perfect. They also have very fun cocktails! We tried several and all tasty. Can't wait to come back again! read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Coconut Shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went for Happy Hour and everything was soooo yummy!! We Here is what we got: Drinks: Deadly Nightshade & Wake Me Up Before You Go (both were delicious) Apps: Shrimp shumai and spicy crab rangoons (both were soooooo so good) Maki: Hot Chef (spicy!!! But really good) and Ocean Sundae (yummy yummy) You have to go here!!!! Incredible!! read more

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Fantastic spot for dinner in Lakeview! Bites has been on my list for a long time and I finally checked it out a few days ago. The interior of the restaurant is super cute with a tropical vibe and the menu has a wide variety as well, including ramen, sushi, fried rice, and appetizers. We started with the coconut shrimp and the crab rangoon, but very good portion sizes and delicious! 5/5 I also got the soft shell crab sliders, which came with tons of veggies. The sliders were great, and would probably be good to share with a friend 5/5. Lastly, I got the pork chashu bun. I thought this was good, but a little plain for my liking. 3/5 Overall, I thought Bites takes a lot of traditional asian cuisine and elevates it with unique menu items and great presentation. Would definitely come here again! read more

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My friend and I have been passed this place so many times and finally decided to try it out. It was packed on a Friday night but the wait was not long to be seated or for the food. The entire staff was very tentative and friendly. I got the Satay Chicken Skewers and tried the Jumbo Shrimp Wontons. Both were good and I actually preferred the sauces together. I didnt care for the cucumber salad. They definitely live up to its name whether small or big they bites are filling. read more

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Don't be fooled by the nondescript outside. The inside is so cool... kind of tropical tiki. The food is amazing. It's very original and although we've been there several times the menu is bountiful and there's always something different to try. Also they participate in the InKind program. It's a gem! read more

Most Asian Fusion places aren't really doing much fusion, they're just serving a variety of Asian cuisines, but at Bites there is some true fusion going on. Edamame turned into gyoza was an interesting starter, and the Thai chicken wings were deliciously sweet and spicy. Coconut shrimp were huge, with a delicate, not oily coating. My favorites were the two elaborate sushi maki rolls we tried, the Maki Fresco and Crazy Dragon. Both were unique, and I'm not sure which I liked better. Banana Wontons were a great way to finish. There are some very creative cocktails, served with spherical ice and thoughtful garnishes. They take their bar work seriously. I'll definitely be back to this great find. read more

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I can't wait to come back and try the Crab Rangoon and Tempura Brownie! Mom's pork bun was great, we had ramen, avocado bun and a sweet potato roll. Easy to eat light here but there are plenty of richer items on the menu. Great vibe, top service - you can tell they enjoy working here read more

Really really good. Food is seasoned well and the portions are plentiful. The service was excellent. Would've loved a tad more vodka in my lychee martini but it's not their fault I'm a lush! (Kidding!) The place is cute, not too big, but they do very well with the space. Reservations are strongly suggested. Coming back because the menu is tad overwhelming (so many options!). read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Beef Short Rib Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I came across this spot via social media, and the ad just really caught my attention. The vibe and atmosphere was really nice. It gave off an upscale urban feel. You could be dressed up or casual to eat here. The host was good and greeted my party and I with a smile. The waiter we had was attentive and polite. Everyone at my table said the food was awesome and I couldn't agree more. The only down side was the drinks, they were very lackluster and not worth the money. Overall I'll be in the near future. read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Beef Short Ribs - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went to Bites for the first time this last weekend and had a great experience. Would highly recommend getting a reservation since the place seemed busy. Overall, the food was creative and tasty. The service was decent but our food did come out staggered so it was hard to enjoy it all as a group. Some people were almost done by the time the last entrees came out. That's my only complaint. I'd probably go again, but during a less crowded time. read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Short Ribs - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a great spot for a date! During a sunny weekend afternoon I can see their patio and Bubble Tea being very popular, but for my rainy date the front room was cute, and the food divine. Bonus points for creative cocktails! read more

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Thank you Instagram for leading me to one of my new favorite places. Let's see where do I start? Ok, for starters I didn't know what to expect but I was so eager to try this place. Let's just say I'm a loyal customer now. Since my first visit I've maybe tried bites 10x so far and each time it doesn't disappoint. They accept reservations but also take walk ins. Keep in mind that there may be longer wait times on the weekend. They have paid street parking which is good and I've always been able to score a park right out front. Now for the food. My all time favorite and must have every time I come see the Spicy Crab Rangoon. Omg every bite and morsel is tantalizing to your taste buds. The berry mojito is sooooo good and refreshing. Our bartender made us lemon drop shooters that tasted really yummy. I've had just about everything on their menu and have never once had any disappointments or complaints. So far I've tried the Crying Tiger, Coconut Shrimp, Soft Shell Crab sliders, Jumbo Shrimp Shumai, Garlic Edamame, Chicken fried rice, Bites Burger (Burger on another level sheesh), Steak Frites, Mongolian Beef (let me salivate over the memory of this amazing dish), Maki (don't remember which kind) and last but certainly not least the yummy Blueberry Cheesecake. It's amazing. The host, servers and bartenders are always smiling and happy to serve. Any questions you may have about the menu they have no problem with assisting their customers. If you haven't tried Bites yet please don't walk, RUN! Pro tip: Sit at the bar but be sure to tip your bartender. ;) read more

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Most of the food is solid and the portions are definitely enough to fill you up. I think my favorite was the bite me maki roll. Ramen was fine but I didn't like all the ginger in it. Broth was creamy though. Their fries are great. The burger was delicious. I love a brioche bun. The boba was...average with a lot of flavor (probably so it masks the booze taste if you opt for it to be added). It's a nice place to catch up with people. read more

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Ordered delivery. The "Crying Tiger Steak" I received was nothing like the pictures I have seen here and on Door Dash. Looked bad. Smelled bad. Tasted worse than bad. Had to spit out what I had in my mouth from the first strip. I don't know what meat was used, but it certainly wasn't flank steak. Shirt Steak Fried Rice tasted off and smelled bad. Crispy Spring Roll was ok. Cucumber Salad is pretty hard to mess up obviously, but that was ok. Packaging is great. When a previous reviewer stated when he ordered delivery his entrees smelled like a pet store, I had the same experience read more

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Can't believe I haven't tried this cute little spot sooner! Bites is an Asian fusion style restaurant with a little bit of everything: ramen, sushi, bao buns, general tso's, you name it. When you walk in, you feel as though your transported to a little island bar in Thailand. At least, that's what I *think?* it's like!? Thailand is still on my bucket list. The string lights, ocean blue walls, and fun cocktails help add to that vibe! Our server, Keegan, was fantastic. He was instantly so welcoming and seemed genuinely happy to be there, which is always refreshing to see. He gave us so many great recommendations too, which I always really appreciate when trying a new spot. We were able to redeem free garlic edamame when checking in through Yelp. Score! The garlic edamame had a strong sesame seed oil taste, but I love it so I'm not complaining! We also tried the coconut shrimp and WOW. This was one of my favorite items of the night!! The shredded coconut made the outside perfectly crispy, and I loved the sweet-chili sauce it was served with. For my entree, I was really torn on what to order because the menu is large with so many different directions I could go in. I found it helpful that the menu had certain items written in pink, which meant it came highly recommended. I went with the mongolian beef and it did not disappoint! The flavor was on point, and I loved that it came with a decent amount of veggies too. My husband got the general tso chicken sandwich and he said was really good, but a little hard to eat because there was so much chicken. A friend ordered one of the ramen dishes that came recommended by Keegan and enjoyed it as well. We ended the evening with the banana wontons and cookie dough chopsticks. Such fun and innovative desserts that were SOOOO tasty! Stick around for these! There are so many more items on the menu I'm excited to try, so I'm sure we'll be back. We had a great time here at Bites! read more