Their back patio is so cute. Great service too! Loved our server and they take feedback at the end (give you a survey). Everything we ordered was amazing: noodle dish, sushi roll, and bao buns. read more

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

We have been coming here for a couple of years since I stumbled up this gem by chance. The food is wonderful and different, the atmosphere is also top notch. We came for restaurant week this year and it was the absolute best. Tonight we were served by the delightful Keegan, we'll be back - and we drive an hour to come here! read more

Amazing happy hours each day! We went on a Saturday, where selected small plates were bogo half off. Everything was delicious! The place has a fun colorful vibe without being too kitschy and they played great 90s r&b the whole time. It was a blast, and service was wonderful. Super happy we sro read more

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My boyfriend had a great time visiting Bites before the lockdown- and are looking forward to ordering delivery sometime this week! The lava sushi was fantastic and loved the long long fries! Additionally, love the specials that Bites provides- good ways to save money and try more delicious things! We saw that this is a BOGO ramen month and also 30% off due to the COVID19 pandemic. Interested to see if the deals overlap-- would allow us to maybe throw in a few other things & be able to leave a fantastic tip. Love to Bites! read more

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

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This place deserves more than 5 stars! First off I made reservations the same day for 15 PEOPLE and they were able to accommodate that in such short notice. They have excellent service, great communication, attentive, accommodating, and fun. They brought out a special dessert for my birthday. Now the food... oh my god! Their seasoning and taste is on point and the heat level just right! Thank you so much BITES! Here's pics of the plates I had for their Restaurant Week Menu. read more

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while i do think this is some of the best food you can get in chicago, i gasped out loud at the prices. have they gone up even more...? $10 for the taro fries is insane. $20 for ONE short rib? the prices are higher, the portions are smaller... no matter how good the food is, taking advantage of customers isn't okay. this is incredibly unfortunate for such a delicious restaurant. read more

Bites is incredible. Every dish is unique and delicious. We also really liked our server, Keegan I believe their name was? A gem!

Impressed with the presentation of my delivery order. My sake sushi roll was fresh and delicious with a flower sitting on a bamboo leaf. My "crying tiger"steak meal was tender and perfectly seasoned. Not chewy at all! Highly recommend. read more

adding to the rotation... the menu is endless - so many [fun and mouth-watering] options that i feared they couldn't possibly shine throughout but alas, they proved me wrong. peanut noodles with perfectly cooked and portioned veggies was substantial; tasted great but flavors weren't complex enough--got me thinking - hmm i can definitely whip this up in my quarantine home kitchen. avocado bun? wish i ordered a dozen. kids and husband welcomed and chowed down on the unique offerings (read: not chicken) of bbq pork fried rice and steak fried rice. *please skip grubhub and go to their site to order (always, everywhere) read more

I love this place as it reminds me of a lil Asian Hip Hop spot! I love the true equality in employee diversity! So many places you go to usually play this kind of music but the absence of its kind is usually so visible it's disturbing. Anyways, this place is creatively decorated and it gives you an island feel. It's just a cool place that you can just go to listen to bomb REAL music & enjoy an amazing happy hour menu, ramen & buns!! Bites, hands down has the best happy hour - 7 days a week! Sunday is 1/2 off sushi, taro fries MUST TRY (they are from the root taro long crunchy sticks but the sauces it comes with is good and they just cool to snack on while enjoying one of their good sake drinks! The sangrias could be a lil less sour & more sweeter - but this does depend on the bartender. The waitress, Lee is sweet & yea, diff recommend this place if you looking for something outside the blah norm burger & fries. read more

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Food was good, not great but good. Atmosphere was nice. Only con is that it smelled like sewer.

We popped in here for a repeat visit a while ago and it was just as good, if not better, than the first visit! They are so sweet and attentive here-- it's unreal. They've done a huge menu revamp since my last review but were able to create the bf's favorite drink from before the change so things started off great. And for me, any place with a creative vodka cocktail that isn't a Moscow Mule is going to be a place I like :D And their new menu? It's great! An excellent variety and we liked everything we ordered- although I think the Bites Caesar could be skipped. It's definitely not bad, more like just okay. The tuna tostada and the blueberry yuzu cheesecake are definitely not to be missed. I can't wait to come back here again. They do it right- great service, well priced, creative food and cocktails. Just wonderful! read more

This is a tiki themed Asian-American fusion restaurant that offers Asian tapas. We came in on a Saturday around 3 pm, service was quick and our server was very friendly! Menu is extensive and there are so many options to pick from. It's broken down into small bites, big bites, handheld bites (sliders, burgers, and tacos), last bites (dessert), baos, ramen, and sushi. I checked in on yelp to get a free order of the pan fried vegetarian emerald gyoza (choose between these or the taro fries). They were soooo good!! The whiskey soy dipping sauce was delicious! The wasabi aioli was light and creamy and paired so well with the soy sauce. I don't like wasabi at alllll and even I liked it! I also ordered the lava sushi roll. It's spicy tuna, cream cheese, and avocado deep fried and topped with torched crab, eel sauce, and spicy mayo. Now, I don't like fried rolls, they are just too heavy for me. But I loooooved this roll!! It was a huge roll, so it's a little hard to eat since it's so big you have to take several bites of it. I'd prefer if the pieces were smaller but there were more pieces so that way you can eat each piece in one bite and get all the flavors of everything together. My boyfriend ordered the sriracha cheddar burger, I tried a bite of it and thought it was just okay. The fries were super crispy and really good dipped in their aioli sauce. Sushi is half off on Sunday's and there are deals throughout the week! Happy hour is 4-6 on the weekends and 5-7 during the week. Select items on the menu are buy one get one half off during HH. read more

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Awesome date spot. Clean, everyone was friendly, and the food was amazing. Unfortunately I'm doing dry January, but my date said the drinks were amazing. If you're looking for sushi, and drinks look no further. read more

After a bit of drinking, we desperately needed some food. A friend loved BITES, so here we ended up. I'm almost always up for thai food and this place looked good. It had traditional dishes with a modern spin on it. The kind of spin I liked. A bonus, if you check in on Yelp, you get a free order of Taro Fries. Note: not your typical fries but more like the tall skinny breadsticks you might get at an Italian restaurant. The decor is nothing special, but it is inviting and modern. It's a cozy space, yet with a decent amount of room for dining. I think they may have an outdoor space too. I forget. The service is quick and the staff is nice. We ended up meeting the owner. She was super nice and really wanted out input about the food. Here's what we got: Tuna Tostada - pretty good, your basic tuna tartare-like dish Taro Fries - I enjoyed these, fun to eat, super crispy, like eating chips, nicely salted Squid Ink Fried Rice - this was so good, so worth it Bites Pad Thai - also delicious and served with soft-shell crab TLDR: great spot. good food. nice staff. Squid Ink Fried Rice is amazing and a must, IMO. I can't wait to come back and try more things. We came on a night where wine & sake was 1/2 off for bottles. read more

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Best sushi in the area. Take it from a 9 year old that has had many sushi places. We love their spicy crab Rangoon and the coconut shrimp.

Very good! Love the small plates, allows you to try lots of different stuff. The BEST thing we ordered was the tiger steak...the dipping sauce was unreal-tangy, spicy, buttery...all the good stuff. Close second were the emerald gyoza with a creamy wasabi sauce & spicy crab rangoons. Pink lotus and lychee lemon drops were delicious. Service and vibe were impeccable, we wanted for nothing. All around, great experience and will be back! read more

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

Best dining experience I've had in many months. They have great social distancing practices and are doing everything right to help keep their customers safe. The food was DELICIOUS too. We had some sushi, and ramen, and garlic edamame. All of it was tasty, filling, and not too heavy. Wonderful dinner experience. The server was super friendly and helpful too. read more

So good and they have a really cute patio! The taro fries are a must. All of the entrees we got were amazing! Highly recommend read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - General Tso Good Chicken Entree - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is such a hidden gem!! My finance found Bites on Instagram, and we were influenced enough to hop in and give it a try and did not regret it! First of all, their drinks are spectacular!! We ordered a bunch of apps including the wings, skirts steak skewers and edamame, all which were delicious. I ordered the Duck Ramen and it was so good and HUGE... as in enough for two meals. The menu is pretty big, and we definitely will be back to try more. The service was also so great and our waitress was so nice and gave great suggestions. Def recommend trying this place for a fun neighborhood eat. read more

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I LOVE BITES! There's not a single thing on this menu that you won't like. Especially since the sushi spot down the street closed, this is one of my new go-to's for sushi and other Asian fare. They have super fun, beautiful plating & cocktails, the service is always great, and the ambiance is fantastic. I will go here as long as I possibly can. Highly recommend the crab rangoon - it's not as spicy as you might think (although spice is in the name), but that's why I love it. read more

Great food and appetizers. And my favorite spicy cocktail. Love the sushi and chicken wings

We ordered a bunch of food excited to try the fusion menu. The avocado bun and the spicy crab Rangoon were delicious. The Gyoza was good. The rice and noodle entrees were not that tasty. They were fine. But it needs a bit more flavor. I was most disappointed in the Crying Tiger. The reviews made it sound so great and it wasn't terrible but it was chewy and not as flavorful. Just remember you're ordering skirt steak and it's not that great of a cut of meat. Easy order and pick up. Certainly happy we tried it but may not visit again soon. read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Pork fried rice and Duck Fat Yakisoba - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been here a few times before and after covid. Service and food has been consistently good between both sushi and their hot entrees. The only thing I am not crazy about is their "fries" but the dipping sauce for them is great. Drinks at this place are also awesome!!!! Whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic they are great. Service has Berber been bad and I like the ambiance. read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Bacon Nigiri Crazy Dragon Maki - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Poor service - and with attitude. We got seated outdoors in 30 degree weather with a cold draft; the room hadn't been prewarmed. No apology was offered, the hostess ignored us, and the server shrugged. We left and had dinner next door at Francesca's. read more

Ambiance, food and service is spectacular! Been going there since they opened and they never disappoint. Staff is very friendly and helpful describing the menu. read more

Amazing food!!! We ordered on Door Dash & food was fresh & warm. Quick delivery too. The spicy crab rang are so good! Best I've had in a longgg time. I highly recommend & can't wait to visit & dine in and try drinks. read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - General Tso Good Chicken Entree Spicy Crab Rangoon - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Favorite restaurant in Chicago! HUGE portion sizes for great prices. My fav is the Rama noodle plate :)

So impressed by this place! Walking in, the initial vibe is very fun and exotic but still laid back enough to where you could come with a group of friends or on a date night. We came here last minute and were able to snag seats at the bar. The bartender/waitress was super friendly and attentive. We got an array of items and everything was SO delicious! The tuna tostada was really tasty and fresh with the perfect ratio of avocado to tuna. Next we tried the clams which were AMAZING! One of the best clam dishes I've ever had and it's all thanks to the sauce. It was a thin version of a traditional white cream sauce with a little spice- INCREDIBLE!! We also LOVED the soft shell crab sliders. They were super flavorful and unique and the crab was a very generous portion. We also tried the taro fries which were really good and the aioli sauce it comes with was so yummy! Overall everything was awesome but the clams and crab sliders are an absolute MUST! read more

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This was probably one of my worst experiences going to a restaurant. My friends and I came here yesterday (Saturday night) and were very excited to try it. The ambiance was upscale casual and had a good feel to it. We got seated fast but that was only cause we had a reservation. After sitting for a little while our waitress came over but she was very nice, but really hard to understand. After placing our food and drink order 2 of my friends took at least 30 minutes for a bottle of miller light each. It probably took at least an hour for us to get our other 2 drinks. I got the gentleman's wood and my friend got a blueberry mojito, they were both very good but took way too long to bring over. Some of us ordered the restaurant week dinner, which was 2 appetizers a meal and a dessert. When we got to ordering the dessert they were out of all of on the restaurant week desserts and they only had 2 types of desserts on the regular menu left. I ordered the edamame and the crab Rangoon for my appetizers. The edamame was over cooked and barely warm and just didn't taste good none of us finished them. The crab Rangoon was good but again it was kinda cold and whatever it was sitting on seemed really greasy and my friends was cold. Idk how the rest of the food was because after waiting almost 2 hours for our appetizers we just told them we wanted to leave. The manager was very nice and gave us our food and the two cocktails for free and a free appetizer coupon which was nice. I didn't have a good experience here but I hope to try it again on a non restaurant week night. read more

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Would highly recommend the patio seating! Super cute makes you feel like you're on vacation. The Thai iced coffee was delicious and so was the rest of the food read more

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

The best sushi in Chicago! Fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation, I've had sushi everywhere in this city and BITES truly is #1

Cute and cozy venue with daily specials and a not too shabby happy hour deal 5-7pm ($5 wine, $4 sangria [$20 a pitcher], $2 Miller lites - BOGO half off small bites*). The beau and I came for a quick dinner before meeting friends nearby at 8pm on a Thursday. Not crowded at all, which helped make the atmosphere a bit more intimate and the service efficient. We stuck to the happy hour tapas menu: Tuna Tostada...A Jumbo Shrimp Shumai...B General's Duck Leg...A+ Basil Cream Mussels...F Taro Fries...A Garlic Edamame...C Stand outs were the Duck Leg and Taro Fries. Delish! Disappointments were the Garlic Edamame (just a bit off for me, and the seasoning too much) and Mussels - last of which we could not finish due to the awful uriney smell. The waitress was kind enough to take it off our check and confided a lot of customers had issue with the dish due to the "fish sauce"... but whether that's true or a coverup for using less than fresh mussels, I'll never know. Overall a solid 3 for venue, service, food and deals. *the half off applies only to the cheapest items, so unless you pick smartly, there's not so much a discount. read more

Great food! Great service! It's always been busy when I went, so food did take a while. I'd suggest reservations on weekends especially.

I came here on a Saturday for brunch during restaurant week, and it was the delicious! Minus 1 star because the food came out very slow and wasn't timed very well. Check in on yelp for the taro fries!! Appetizer: Cesar Salad with their spin on dressing. Meh. Not too much to say about it. Very basic salad. We also ordered their spicy crab Rangoon (not on the RW menu) BEST EXPERIENCE w A SPICY CRAB RANGOON. It was so good Small plate: Jumbo shrimp shumai. Super yummy!! Steamed shrimp dumpling with a sweet dipping sauce. I thought since it was a small plate on a RW menu it'd be 1 or 2 pieces, but they gave 4. Worth!! Entree: Coconut milk French toast with pandan coconut drizzle. SO. FREEKIN. GOOD. Probably one of the best friends toasts I've ever had. The taste and smell of the coconut made the whole dish. It was warm, soft, a little sweet, it was so good. Definitely going back!! Dessert: Roti!!! Crispy crunchy, and a whole lot. I took two bites and the rest home because I was so full. read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - RW 2/2/19 - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Last weekend my boyfriend and I had dinner here for the first time-- we were AMAZED! Everything we ordered was delicious! The rangoons were perfect and I could have eaten a dozen Ebi Katsu Buns! I had the General Tso Chicken and it made delicious leftovers! Next time I go, I will order the Soft Shell Crab Mentaiko, which is what my boyfriend ordered. I took one bite and it was INSANE! My boyfriend also loved the Deadly Nightshade drink, we even ordered an extra one to-go! However, the best part of this place was the service: we were in and out in just an hour and we felt like we were there for much longer! Our server was the sweetest-- she gave us free shots and sake bombs! 10/10 recommend BITES, I am definitely bringing my friends here when they visit! read more

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

Going to be honest, I've passed this place a billion times and had no idea it was there! Bites from the outside looks like a random hole in the wall. Go through the doors and it's actually a much larger space. The food is along the lines of asian fusion. I order the taro fries, gyoza, the pad Thai, and my friend got the ramen. Taro Fries A+ Gyoza A Pad Thai B Ramen B Get the taro fries!!! You will be doing yourself a disservice if you don't get them. They're free with the yelp check in. Gyoza was great. I'm a sucker for a dumpling. Pad Thai was ok. It was good, but the noodles felt clumpy. The mouth feel was really off, but the taste was great. Could be better! My friend said the ramen was good. I had some of the noodle and thought it was alright. A little heavy handed on the salt. My server was on point! Amazing service. Super friendly and on top of everything! Overall, great experience. Food was pretty good. I will be back again! read more

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I've been to Bites about 4 times now and always have a good time! Recently we went and sat outside on the back patio for the first time and it was such a great experience. The patio is tucked away off the street so it feels secluded and private and has a great feel to it. They also do an excellent job at spacing the tables out. The food is always tasty but some of my favorites are the crab Rangoon, emerald gyoza, tuna tostada and the bite me roll. You can't go wrong with any of the desserts so make sure you save room! read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Blueberry mojito and Tuna Tostada - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered the duck cooked with noodles and my partner had the mongolian beef. We also had some crab tempura sushi. The good: size and price are very good. Flavor was ok. Service was perfect The bad: it is nothing special at least what we had, kind of regretted stopping by the restaurant due to only having one day in chicago read more

Absolutely amazing!! Ordered takeout and they forgot an item. Called to let them know and they made up for it with no problem! The coconut shrimp was awesome, a great size, and covered in coconut, not some weak half bread/sugary combo. Good portion size and was not full after an app and an entree. I am actually excited to eat these takeout left overs! Excellent food and customer service, I will be ordering again. read more