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    Hours on Google
    Isaac R.

    Their hours are not accurate. Google says they're open until 8pm. I show up and their sign says they close at 2pm. I can't imagine it's difficult to update business hours on Google. Anyway, I wasted my time, I hope you don't.

    Build your own bowl
    Frank L.

    4 stars for Brightwok Kitchen - this is Asian fusion food restaraunt where you can make your own bowls/salads, It's a healthier kind of lunch spot, I did the very spicy spice level and it really wasn't that hot to be honest. They have a variety of vegetables and proteins - it is on the pricier side, but not that surprising for downtown. The bowls are a good portion size and are pretty tasty. Overall, it's like a BiBiBop and I'd recommend if you're looking for something in that realm of food.

    Earth, curry, and fire
    Lori G.

    After all of the great reviews, I finally decided to try brightwok kitchen. This is a chipotle type of restaurant where the fresh ingredients are chosen, and then made to order on the grill top. I ordered the earth, curry and fire and added chicken. I really wanted to love this place but unfortunately it wasn't my cup of tea. My dish had a bit too many carrots and not enough chicken or tofu.

    Earth, Curry and Fire
    Alex B.

    The earth, curry, and fire with steak came out great. It was delicious and I got 2 sweet potato fritters with it. The flavors worked really well together. I could probably eat 20 sweet potato fritters. The girl working today was very helpful with my buddies getting them samples of the different sauces to try. Everyone enjoyed our food. It was a bit cold and we had the dining area to ourselves. It was clean and neat. The kitchen area is kept very clean as well! She had the stove pulled out and I took a picture. That's always a good feeling when you see the restaurant doesn't neglect cleaning.

    Karolina J.

    I love places that are "make your own" like this concept but I didn't really enjoy Brightwork. The food took awhile and once it came out it all kind of tasted the same.

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    Kathy C.

    Looks good and fresh. Just ate but wanted to check it out for next time. Based on what I saw ir will be delicious.

    Woke up restaurant

    Amazing! I was blown away by the umami mushroom bowl with steak. Full of flavor and the steak was so tender, it pairs with the umami flavor nicely. Love that this places emphasizes healthy alternatives.

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    Anita P.

    Brightwok kitchen is easily one of my favorite places to grab lunch in the city! I've tried multiple sauces over the past few visits and everything has been so tasty and fast:) my favorite one is probably the Thai basil but tbh you can't go wrong with any of them! The staff are all very kind and knowledgeable and the restaurant is very well maintained! I can't wait to come again soon

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    Kelly R.

    My go-to takeout is Earth, Curry & Fire w/ Tofu. It has the right balance of spiciness and good protein-veggie-rice ratio. You can customize it (e.g. as-is or steamed with less sauce). The staff is always welcoming and the place is cute! I have never eaten it but groups frequent this place. Many large tables for work lunch groups!

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    7 years ago

    Wow what a great place real fresh food at affordable prices. We had the cashew curry. The healthy bowl and fire bowl all delicious.

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    Great food, fast service, good location. I'm planning on coming here many more times!

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    9 years ago

    Food was fast and fresh! Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Steady traffic of customers on a Monday evening

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    Love this place. Went two days in a row for lunch! Healthy, tasty, plenty of vegetarian options. Can't get better than that!!

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    This place LOOKS healthy, but they us way too much oil during cooking and that's not good for those who wait a weight lose diet.

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    10 years ago

    The food is PHENOMENAL and QUICK. I had the cashew sauce which was fantastic

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    Food was flavorful and service was quick and friendly. I went on my lunch break. Its definitely a healthier option versus its neighbors.

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    Ask the Community - Brightwok Kitchen

    Are the sweet potato fritters gluten free?

    Yes! Woo

    Is the chicken here halal certified?

    Yes!

    Is the chicken and beef halal?

    The chicken is halal!!! The beef is not.Please note each and every wok is washed so no non-halal meat would ever touch your chicken bowl. Let us know if you have any other questions!

    Are the vegetables raw or cooked?

    They are raw to start then we stir fry your food within a minute or so till you have a delicious and healthy steamy delight!

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    Ambiance is really the entire concept here. The right seat at Breakfast and you see a glorious…read moresunrise in the Fall. Always a view to the Lake and The Chicago River. The best wait staff in the City of Chicago. I recommend the Tokyo Breakfast and a glass of Dom Perignon for starters. For those more interested in a traditional Midwestern breakfast they have plenty of eggs and always perfectly prepared to your liking. The best seating for cocktails is actually their rooftop lounge that is literally on top of the Chicago River and again looking at Lake Michigan and Navy Pier. It is so Chicago I expect Abe Frohman might just be sitting next to me at dinner. Next time you need a day off work to play bookie, begin or end your day at Miru or in a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. Make sure Sloane Peterson buckles up and Bon Apettit !

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    Kari's Rating 7.5/10…read more TDLR: -I was there a nice outdoor patio -Music is a little too loud for a normal conversation -Nothing's crazy special but the fish is fresh Came here with a friend at 5 PM on a Monday. The place wasn't that busy at this time but by the time we left around 6:30 it was pretty packed. Fish was decently fresh, not super creative combos out there like some places. I always get a salmon sashimi piece at the end to test the quality and it didn't disappoint. Everything else was fairly normal, probably not my favorite place in the city, but I got the job done.

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    Came to Ramen San on an impromptu date after our original plans fell through, and it ended up being…read morea really good choice. I loved the indoor outdoor feel of the space with the open windows, and they also have a nice outdoor seating area. The atmosphere is casual but cute, with a mix of bar, high top, and bench seating. We tried a few cocktails, which were good, and our server was friendly, patient, and gave great recommendations. But the absolute STAR of the meal was the crab rangoon dumplings. OMG. I already love crab rangoon, but these took it to another level. They were easily my favorite thing we ordered, and I would go back just for those. I'm not usually a big ramen person, but I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful the ramen was. We ordered a spicy option with fried chicken, and while I wasn't a fan of the fried chicken getting soggy in the broth, the ramen itself was delicious...honestly, the flavors were even better the next day after everything had soaked in. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely come back to try another ramen. But those crab rangoon dumplings? I could go back for those RIGHT NOW.

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