Just came here for the first time for a restaurant week for lunch. This is a cute small place in Lakeview. It's hard to explain the menu, but I would say it's Pan Asian influenced. I got the edamame potstickers, followed by pad Thai with shrimp and the rice pudding for dessert. My boyfriend got the shumai, followed by the burger, and the tempura brownie for dessert. We both thought that both appetizers were very good and both entrées were very good. The rice pudding had corn in it, which I could not figure out and did not care for personally, the tempura brownie would have been better without the tempura on it. Still very good. Looks like it is may be family owned or small business so please support them! They do have a full cocktail menu and a cool vibe inside. read more

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Just a spot I stumbled across during my visit in Chicago, was craving Asian so why not. The staff were all very friendly, the ambiance was very cute and had tropical feels. Food was good, not out of this world but definitely not bad at all. The MUST GET are the Spicy Crab Rangoon and the Basil Cream Mussels, gotta get extra bread with it don't let that good broth go to waste!! I also got Hawaiian fried rice but I think I should have went with the seafood friend rice. Never had bacon with rice before, so it was new to my taste buds. Crying tiger was good but I wasn't too big on the sauce, also I like my red meat well done. As for drinks, I got myself a wake me up before you go-go. read more

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Such good food! I loved the restaurant and the server was very nice. She made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was kinda loud with so many people talking and the music going at the same time but other than that it was a nice experience. I had the beef rib ramen and omg....it was delicious! read more

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

Random pic and was a really good one. We decided to take the bar, melon was very energetic and nice. The food was fresh and delicious. The crab burgers are a must try. Fired and delicious crab is a new one for me. Crab Rangoon came out hot and full of real crab meat. Lastly, the steak frites came out and it was very well seasoned and delicious. The fried soy beans with garlic was very good as well. By the way. Melon is single and open to date. she's there sundays only. Your welcome melon ! read more

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

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Food, drinks, service and ambiance can't be beat! I've been here multiple times and have never had a bad meal or cocktail. Try the creamy mentaiko pasta - it's LIFE CHANGING. I swear, I have dreams about that dish read more

Got the roasted mushroom chow mein and asked to add tofu on top; the dish was absolutely amazing! Super delicious food, great vibes, and fun/friendly staff. Highly recommend stopping! read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Roasted Mushroom Chow Mein - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ambiance was great, staff was attentive and answered questions regarding the menu item selections. The food was delicious I had the shrimp and pork dumplings as an appetizer it was fabulous. The Bites Sushi roll was also delicious for a semi warm roll, if that's your thing. The ginger honey tea was also perfectly made and delicious. read more

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Came here for happy hour! This spot was surprisingly good wings were crispy very flavorful and drinks! read more

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Tropical vibes in this cute Asian eatery. The menu is vast; there seems to be something to satisfy every Asian food craving from sushi to ramen to Korean and baos. I picked sushi. The crazy dragon roll and sake avocado roll were tasty and fresh. My friend's Korean kalbi looked juicy but the accompanying kimchi fried rice was pretty spicy (no substitutions allowed). Iced thai tea and coffee came with festive flower adornments. Service was slow; I felt bad for the one server running around on a Friday afternoon. It was an unusually warm October day and really warm in the restaurant. I wish they had turned the AC on higher. If looking for Asian food in the area and want a variety to pick from, this could be a decent option. Hopefully there are more servers during the dinner hour and the dining room temp is comfortable. read more

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I checked out their restaurant week lunch menu and OMG everything was delicious and so worth it!! The quantities were huge and I still dream about their cheesecake! I started with the tofu satay in peanut sauce and I ended up eating the leftover peanut sauce with a spoon- it was that good! For my entree, I chose the honey bourbon tofu and was surprised at how delicious pineapple can taste in a savory dish. The portion was enormous and I ended up finishing it for dinner. The green onions were my fav little addition. Now the best part, the blueberry yuzu cheesecake- omg this was probably the best and most fresh cheesecake I've ever had! They flavors were sweet and tart and the blueberries burst in your mouth- super refreshing. read more

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I don't really know what to say about this place. I wanted to like it, but it was very very mid. My server was very nice, however, I had to ask someone to take my order. I came here for restaurant week so I was surprised to see that my main dish came out before my appetizer. When I asked my server about the appetizer, it was written all over her face that she forgot. I will say my appetizer, the spicy crab rangoons, were decent. Not the best rangoons I've ever had but still good. The shell could've been crispier. Forgot to take a pic of this. Now this is where my review really gets negative. The five spice duck ramen, while aesthetically pleasing, was very very bland. No taste of any spice anywhere. Further, there wasn't enough broth, the dish wasn't hot enough, and worst of all - the duck was so tough. It didn't even taste like duck. It tasted like white meat chicken. Perhaps this place has other good dishes, but the duck ramen is definitely not it. I had the blueberry yuzu cheesecake for dessert and it was fine but nothing to write home about. Again, pretty, but not very tasty. I will note, however, that the ambiance is pretty cool. The inside has tropical wall art and a bunch of flamingos. They also play some good tunes at an appropriate noise level. Nonetheless, this is not enough for me to return. read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Five Spice Duck Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for restaurant week and was very impressed. All of the food has great flavor and there are unique dish options. The price for restaurant week was great too of course. There are tons of gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options as well. Our server was extremely helpful and provided great service. The restaurant itself has fun decorations and is a great vibe. I will definitely be back! read more

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Went during their lunch servie and there's no wait. Server was attentive. Everything looks so appealing and tasted great. read more

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We ate there last night and it was excellent! We got the Singapore noodles, the seafood paella, pork belly bait bun. We cannot wait to go back and try other things and the drinks. That will be hard because what we had was so good! The service was also exceptional. We will be back! read more

Nice solid meal. Really enjoyed the soft shell crab sliders and the Thai chilli wings, the flank steak fried rice was pretty good but would opt for something else if I were to visit again. Nice take on the old fashion so I really enjoyed that drink. Service was great. Nice place overall, family friendly and a nice place for a group of friends. read more

One of my favorite restaurants! The crab rangoons are to die for - like I could eat them every single day. I also always go back for the duck fat yakisoba. Drinks are always fresh and yummy and service is always superb. I love the indoor and outdoor seating options as well. Perfect for all seasons. Truly can't go wrong here. read more

We happened to find this place after experiencing Nightmare on Clark St! We were so happy to see that they had a separate vegan and vegetarian menu. We tried the lychee yuzu martini which was ok, my husband and another friend got the old fashioned which they liked. The taro fries were not what we were expecting but were ok. The delight gyoza were good because of the wasabi soy sauce combo, the sauces at bites were so so good. The sauces honestly made the dishes. My husband got the golden sesame chicken sandwich and said it was good. I split the golden sesame veggie sandwich with a friend which was surprisingly good, we tried it with the plant based patty. Our other friend got the panang salmon which was decent. All in all, the service was amazing and the place itself is cute. However, maybe we just tried a few of the average items, would come back to give it another chance and try something else. read more

Incredible menu. They truly have everything east of India. Tuna tostadas and crab rangoons were the stars, but the Mongolian beef really hit the spot as well. Coconut shrimp did the trick too. You should be able to cook this many cuisines competently but somehow they find a way. Very impressive. read more

From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with infectious energy from a host,. They provide a warm and welcoming tone. Having been here multiple times, the consistent vibrancy of the place never disappoints. The decor is colorful, and although the space is cozy, it feels lively and vibrant Thank the bartender before you leave because the drinks...pack a punch. The freshness of the ingredients is immediately noticeable; EVERY dish bursts with balanced flavors. You can taste the quality in every bite! Order different things with your friends to share. Parking is metered street parking and kind of tight. I'd suggest carpooling or ride share if possible. read more

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I think I've found my favorite Asian spot in the city! I recently visited Bites for the first time and I can't wait to go back! Everything was amazing. From the service to the food to the atmosphere I have only good things to say. We started off with a couple of drinks which were delicious. And very aesthetic. From there we ordered the mussels and omg, it was heaven. My SO and I love mussels and these were probably some of my favorite I've ever had. The Thai basil flavor was delicious and creamy. They were so good it made me too excited to eat everything else and I forgot to take any other pics (oops!). We also ordered a sushi roll that was delicious and I sadly cannot remember the name of it. As well as the pork belly and duck bao buns. We finished the meal with the Singapore noodles which were delicious. The atmosphere was nice and the restaurant isn't too loud or quiet. The decor is cute and the service was great. So excited to go back and try more dishes (and get the mussels again)! read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Thai Basil Cream Mussels (GF) - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here randomly one night right abt half hour before closing. They were super nice and accommodating! It was late so we didn't get any drinks but everyone around us had drinks and they looked delicious (def coming back for them). Interior was adorable and looked almost tropical-tiki vibes!! We were more it small plates/app mood so we got: Tiger cry steak: a lil salty but the right flavors. Slightly too charred so it overwhelmed the dish a lil, but honestly still delicious. Taro fries: fun concept! Never had anything quite like it. Tasted more like taro chips with pretty subtle flavor. Emerald gyoza: yummy! Got it for free by doing help check-in!! Yuzu blueberry cheesecake: honestly crowning glory since it looked so cute and tasted citrusy from the yuzu. Super creamy as well! Will definitely be making my way back here to try more of their dishes! read more

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I don't even have the words for this place. Don't ask and just go. You'll love it! This restaurant has more room that it seems when you see it from the outside and is so cute inside. Our server was amiable and sweet. There were dividers between tables for some privacy, as well, which we liked. We all started off with a round of cocktails and let me say just say, they were not light on the pour. Needles to say, they were perfect! I got the Pink Lotus (vodka, lemon, raspberry liqueur & soda). It was sweet and strong! I got the Bite Me sushi roll and their chicken pad Thai. I was a little skeptical because the roll had cilantro in it, and while I like cilantro, I didn't know how I'd feel about it in my sushi. I just went with it and it turned out so yummy! The sushi roll was delectable and very filling. The chicken pad Thai was stacked and peanut-y. My friends got the Mongolian beef, tofu pad Thai, and rama noodles and they all couldn't stop boasting about their meals. It's a no-brainer I'd come here again. The food is delicious and affordable, the staff is great, and the place is cute. If you're ever in the mood for Pan Asian food, I totally recommend Bites! read more

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I have been to Bites multiple times and have been very happy after each visit! In my most recent visit we had the Taro fries (very skinny but good and crunchy!), the pad Thai, and a couple of rolls. We came after a Cubs game when they had a special on the rolls. It's a very cute spot and definitely made for sharing plates. Highly recommend! read more

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

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Food was great for the second time I love the service and atmosphere great place I went here for my 34th birthday and the food was amazing. The service was good and I really enjoyed the place. read more

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Before heading to mini gulf, my friends and I decided to stop by BITES. Boy am I glad we did! The place was super aesthetically pleasing but surprisingly quiet on a Friday afternoon. Our waiter was super kind and helped us by answering all of our questions and giving us his recommendations when asked. We ended up with a huge order crab sushi, bao buns, beef pho, steak, shumai and a burger. We also received a free edamame gyoza plate for checking in on Yelp! The food was delicious and tasted super fresh. As for drinks we ordered a pitcher of lychee mimosas, coconut margaritas and we all had a round of sake bombs! We left with full bellies and beyond happy with the service! read more

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The patio is super cute and highly recommend sitting out there! Our server was attentive and patient as we took forever to order. Our food was amazing! I thought the noodles would be too cheesy, but it was the perfect amount and the crab was crispy and tasted great! The sushi has cilantro in it which actually brought out other flavors. It was different but we enjoyed it. Definitely will be back. read more

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Great service by our server she was very sweet and accommodating. The ambiance was quiet and relaxing. No loud music lights not too bright. The food very good except the shrimp were spoil it had a foul smell and it tasty fishy you know what that mean NOT fresh. I advice our server have them removed from the kitchen the soft crab sliders were very well executed and nice presentation and again you can see it was not fresh the fishy smell and were not cook through. I loved the fact that they allowed me to bring my own cake, plates and utensils. Unfortunately my husband after eating the sliders and a beer he felt sick and fell flat to the grown. Here again our server and only the server gave us as a wet towel to put on my husbands head. I was surprised that no one else came to assist us. The ambulance cane took my husband to the hospital and with the rush and being scared our cake was taken so we never got to taste it bummer no respect for humanity in time of crises for that reason I will not come back. Good service, ok food no respect read more

This is a nice Asian restaurant. I had some nice wings. Very tasteful and flavorful. The One Night in Tokyo maki was okay. I probably would have chosen something else but it was okay. The service was cool. Overall my experience was pretty good. I would come back again but not too soon. On the days Cubs are playing they have a sushi roll special buy 2 rolls and get a 3rd roll for free. Go Cubs!!! read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - One Night in Tokyo (GF) - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We've visited BITES 3-4 times in the last year and it's amazing every time. I get the crab sliders (not pictured) every time, they're simple delicious. We also tried chicken skewers app and bao buns. The decor is great, there's palm trees and flamingos everywhere. Do yourself a favor and visit BITES! You won't regret it. read more

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

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Great drinks, reasonable prices, solid food. Staff were friendly. We got the spicy crab Rangoon, a couple bao buns that were awesome, smoked brisket chow mein and the hot chef roll. All good read more

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

Was staying nearby so walked into Bites. I love spicy peanut sauce so ordered the Rama Noodles. I'm not a fan of broccoli so asked for more noodles instead. They delivered! Was fresh and tasty and well presented. The host/waitress was very nice and accommodating. A great, lunch at a great place. read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Rama noodles minus the broccoli - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to BITES on a Friday with a group of 7 and it was super fun! The atmosphere is great and decorated very tropical. The restaurant is small so make a reservation or the wait will be long. The food is displayed beautifully and has lots of flavors. My friends and I loved the drinks! I had a spicy Marg and coconut Marg. Both were so good. We also had the blueberry mojito and mai tai. It's fun to order a bunch and share with the table. Service was a little slow but if you have company it will still be a great time. I hope to definitely return again soon!! I also recommend the edamame, seaweed salad, crab Rangoon & coconut shrimp!! read more

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Happy we decided to come here - there's a ton of outdoor patio seating in the back. They play fun music, and it's a great casual spot to hit any cravings. Food took pretty long, but our server gave us some shots, so it wasn't the end of the world :) Hard to beat the prices - if we lived closer, I would be frequenting this place weekly. All types of Asian cuisine is represented. Highlights: -Duck ramen - exactly what I wanted. Nice umami flavor. Quite tasty! Pass: -crying tiger (not great) -drinks overall were on the weaker side, so don't expect to get sloshed over one drink read more

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My sister and I visited here for a mid-afternoon lunch and had a lovely time. She had been here once before but I was visiting for the week. We were seated very quickly and even got some sunshine! Though the food was a little bit slow to come out, we had a delicious appetizer of miso soup and garlic edamame (the best of the both that I've personally ever had). The food was delicious and very well-priced. read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Spicy tuna roll, tuna avocado roll - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food was fine, a bit underwhelming but drinks were delicious! decided on ordering multiple small plates and some of which were delicious! I will say we did not enjoy the crying tiger appetizer, it is so chewy it's inedible and the flavor was not worth the workout necessary to eat it. Didn't have the friendliest server and wish we would have been told a little bit more about the menu but would come back to give it another shot! read more

Came specifically to try the crab rangoon (which was amazing), but was also pleasantly surprised with how good the general tso's chicken was. Great flavor, presentation, and especially texture. Still crispy, even after the sauce was added. The atmosphere both inside and out was fun but still very tasteful. Staff was nice! read more

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

When I tell you this is my new favorite place to eat in Chicago, it's no exaggeration. The food is phenomenal. The service is TOP notch. (Jeep was incredible) I have allergies, and they went above and beyond to make sure I was accommodated. The decor is a fever dream, but it fits. The food - no lie - the food brought a tear to my eye. I can't wait to go back. read more

We have been exploring new places with our fully vaccinated selves and stumbled upon this gem. It was a true delight and we cannot wait to go back! From the start, we were hooked. From delightfully friendly and welcoming staff, to the cute/kitschy decor inside, to the fun/cozy outdoor seating: we loved every minute of it! The menu is so extensive with delicious options, we had a hard time deciding where to even start. We concluded to try the sushi next visit and tried some different entrees. Thanks to the Yelp check-in coupon, we were able to get the Emerald Gyoza (edamame fried Gyoza). We are so thankful, not only because it was free, but we would never had tried the emerald Gyoza otherwise...AND THEY WERE DIVINE! We will get them on all future visits! My spouse order a yummy IPA from the extensive beer list and I got the most delicious gin cocktail called the Deadly Nightshade. The butterfly pea gave it the beautiful lavendar color...it was so good! The other cocktails looked tasty, too. Gotta go back to try more! For our entrees, we both went for the General Tso route, but in different forms. My spouse got it as a sandwich with fries and I got it as a traditional entree with rice on the side. Both were flavorful delights and delightfully spicy! Yum! I'd definitely get it again in the future, but there several other entrees and sushi that I would want to try first on future visits. And if that wasn't enough to convince you to give BITES a try: the prices were excellent, the pandemic safety regulations were followed to a T, and everything was clean. What more could you ask for? We can't wait for our next visit to BITES and we hope to see you there, too! read more

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Such a cute spot. I'd walked by this for so long and always meant to go in, so when a friend suggested it I was in! It has such a fun atmosphere inside, and our waiter was super friendly and helpful. The menu is pretty large, so he broke it down for us really easily. The Taro fries were amazing. I can't wait to go back to get them again! I got the Rama noodles, which had a spicy peanut sauce that was delicious. We also got edamame and the coconut shrimp to start which were both so good. To top it off, we got the cookie dough chopsticks and the banana wontons -- I would come back solely for these desserts (and the Taro fries)!!!! To die for. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Best pad thai I've ever had. Waitress was so sweet. Fun tropical vibe inside! Cocktails were so yummy too. Loved it read more

BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar - Pad Thai, seafood fried rice - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois