We got delivery and oh my gosh it was amazing!!! So many gluten free/gluten friendly options to…read morechoose from. The noodles, the chicken, the dessert options! So flavorful and I wish I had time to eat here twice during the vacation. Half charcoal chicken- unreal loved it with the rice Chili peanut noodles- the texture of the noodles was amazing and paired well with the chicken Dessert we had their banana bread item and carrot cake which all were gluten free and amazing

I only tried their sweets but they were very unique and good. I got the ceylon snickerdoodle and…read moreMacau rice crisp. The ceylon snickerdoodle is a soft cookie with a slight crunch on the edges and has a salty egg yolk filling. The filling tasted like a paste version of an egg yolk center of a mooncake - this was a fun concept for a cookie! The Macau rice crisp was another fusion hit, albeit a tad too sweet for me with the caramel sauce. The flavors all work together shockingly well though. Note: if you're doing a pickup order, the main door isn't open at certain hours and it can be a little confusing, but there is a designated pickup door to the side. I think this should be communicated clearer as another customer was having the same issue.

(Kari's Rating 6/10)…read more The first round of restaurant week were the dumplings. They were really good, the dumplings were supposed to be pork and shrimp, but I don't think there's shrimp in it-so they be lying. The second course was the cucumber salad. As a fellow Asian, it was relatively spicy. The feta did cut it, but as far as Asian fusion, it was still spicy. I did mistakenly eat all of it as the last round was a seasonal hash. It was such a huge portion. The potatoes were, spicy and delicious. The eggs were soft boiled but was that weird spot in between where they weren't ramen boiled but not quite American runny. Funny texture. It was kind of a lot of food for $30. Will definitely have left overs! I probably wouldn't come out all the way from River North.

Ambiance - casual, modern, 2nd floor has a really nice rooftop, super cute interior…read more Service - exceptional, our server was super attentive Food - loveeeee the gochugaru fries (we had to get another order), curry had a really good kick & chicken was tender

Such a beautiful evening with good food, great atmosphere, and even better company. Renee is a…read morewizard in the kitchen. Some highlights we will definitely be returning for: Brussels sprout salad, chap chae, and the ridikulous dessert. Also such an accommodating place, went with my mother who has a severe shellfish allergy and the whole staff with immediately informed and cognizant throughout the meal. She is also a vegetarian and their options were STACKED as well as equally delicious.

Oh my gosh!!! What an incredible place to celebrate any occasion!!!! Went with my family with some…read morefolks that are vegetarian and also have severe shellfish allergies. When we informed the staff, head chef Renee personally came out and told us to not worry and he would take care of us! What service!!!! Then the food started coming out and not only does this place not disappoint but their menu speaks for itself...especially with their vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options...everyone in your party will feel welcome and have a truly upscale experience.

We walked in late on a Saturday afternoon and seated right away. The vibe is super cute. I really…read morelike the decor in there. We got the soup dumplings, the fried eggplant, and the shrimp fried rice to share because we were having dinner in a couple hours so we didn't want to fill up and it was the perfect amount of food and actually super tasty. Highly recommend!

Bigsuda has really delicious Korean food with a somewhat upscale vibe inside. They're known for the…read morepan seared mandoo (pot stickers) with the crackly crust. You can't go wrong with any of them. The cabbage tofu pocket is one of our go-to items here. It's a stuffed inari and when you bite into it you get a mouthful of salad in a pleasant way. The blueberry gives it a nice sweetness. The crunch crunch shrimp was good too. It's deep fried shrimp wontons, and the inside was actually really juicy from the shrimp. I do want to make special note of their water, it tastes really refreshing and comes in a nice steel bottle. Service is good they brought the plates out in a way that doesn't overload the small table and they are quick about taking empty bowls away. One thing that could be improved was the lighting and fan situation. At the specific two-seater table we originally say there's a ceiling fan that is right below a ceiling light. This caused a quick flickering that was really distracting. We told a server and were able to be moved to a different table slightly further away where it was less noticeable. It's definitely not a good lighting experience and highly suggest the owners address this. Most tables aren't affected by this though.

We knew nothing about this place. It was literally well placed for someplace we needed to go after…read more It was a great find! I got the See-Ew fried noodles with chicken. Excellent. My husband got the nigiri combo which came with five pair of sushi types (10 total pieces). He said it ranks as some of the best sushi meals he's had. Thick pieces. Well cooked rice. He also got a lychee martini which he enjoyed as well.

Visited for a girls night! LOVE the variety of dishes you can order with AYCE, not just BBQ meats…read more(but these were very good too!) they have everything from Korean fusion tacos to lumpia to noodle dishes, even fried oysters! There's also a good spread of things that go WITH your bbq meats (rice, lettuce wraps, bonchon). I thought it was so smart that they put your raw meat for the BBQ on a tea tier, so good for managing table space. They didn't really limit how much we could order at once which was nice (we were reasonable with our pace tho lol). Service was attentive and we were able to keep putting in orders whenever we needed! Very tasty and good quality for AYCE!

So... I'm not impressed. At all…read more The set up is DIFFERENT. You walk in and have multiple places to order from but nobody to ask questions to. You order from a screen, pay on that screen then pick up. But I'm a chica with questions. So many questions. But it's fine. We order. Take it to our car and eat. We ordered the Crispy Garlic Aioli Chicken Bao. So underwhelming. The chicken was over cooked and DRY. The Bao, however, was exceptional. Says the carb lover. We also ordered the pot stickers that tasted like frozen pot stickers. And the Crab Rangoons. Also just... sigh. I happily give them the one star. Cuz the BAO was phenomenal. They do have a lot for parking.

I ordered ahead on their website and was given an estimate of 10 mins for it to be ready. I…read moreordered the spicy chili dumpling and the crab ragoon. The order was ready within a few minutes and I used the prompt via text message to obtain my order Unfortunately I had high hopes for the food and was met with soggy dumplings and flavorless crab ragoons. I'm thinking because it was dinner time that they either par cook some of the food ahead time and then warm for order. I am aware that I should not expect much from a ghost kitchen but have not been let down at other locations in the city,

Stopped by early evening on a Saturday, sat by the window. It's a cool space with a beautiful mural…read moreon the wall. Loved also that there was a May Day sign on the window. Service was friendly. I ordered wings and the Golden Curry Noodles. The wings!!! They were so crispy and good. The noodles were a pleasant surprise - I was just a tiny bit skeptical about the pickled vegetables, but the dish works well together. Flavor was great with a nice little kick to it. The only thing I didn't love was the texture of the noodles. I would have liked something a little doughier, but I suppose that's personal preference.

They also use a fake name on Doordash called "Three Wheels Noodle". Either way, it's overly salty…read moreand seems more like Chinese food. The pad Thai was sticky and clumped together and tasted like they added peanut butter, which is typical for a Chinese fake-Thai restaurant. Let me be clear: There is no Thai recipe for Pad Thai that includes peanut butter! Crushed peanuts should be served on the side or sprinkled on top. What a mess!

Tried Bowls of Rice for dinner after hearing a lot about it lately, and it definitely lived up to…read morethe hype. We ordered the crispy jalapeño herb aioli chicken rice bowl, grilled orange chicken bowl, crispy chicken dumplings, and crab rangoon. I believe it's a ghost kitchen, but honestly, the food speaks for itself. This was one of those nights where we didn't feel like cooking but still wanted something relatively healthy, and it was the perfect option. Portions are super generous, especially for the price. Getting a large, protein-packed bowl for under $12 in Chicago feels like a steal. The chicken was flavorful and well-cooked, and the sauces really stand out. The grilled orange chicken had a bright, slightly tangy/bitter sauce that kept it light, not overly sweet. The jalapeño herb aioli bowl had a solid kick, around a 6/10 spice level, so flavorful without being overwhelming. Overall, a great value spot, clean food, affordable, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Definitely adding this into the regular rotation.

Good rice and fresh ingredients!!!!! I learned the hard way…read morebut once I learned I quickly had to make this one of my Chicago faves!! Just do NOT...I repeat...DO NOT get the steak!! Suuuuuuper chewy! Chicken is the way to go!

Same Same is the BEST. Such cute decor inside, perfect for a date or with gabbing girl dinner. The…read morefried rice is my fave. Staff are great and will always offer food recs.

I'm pretty particular with Thai, but this spot checked all the boxes. It had something for every…read moreflavor profile, and even attending in a huge group, everyone found something they loved. The service tried their best, and while our waitress was lovely and super helpful, she was the only one working that evening and the place was overrun. It gets packed very quickly, so be sure to check the weather before you go as they have much more outdoor seating.

I've been going to Serai for years, which makes this review especially disappointing to write. I'm…read morenot sure if there has been a change in management or the kitchen, but this was by far the worst experience I've ever had here. The food was completely underwhelming, and when we shared our concerns with the staff, nothing was done to address them. The service was equally disappointing. Our server spent much of the time sitting on her phone while we waited for basic service like water refills, being asked about drinks, and receiving the drinks we ordered. We repeatedly had to get up and find someone just to receive attention. As for the food, the gyoza was bland and tasted like unseasoned pork. The lemongrass beef stew curry, which was highly recommended, arrived cold, had an odd texture, and lacked any real flavor. Most shocking of all were the drunken noodles. I've ordered them countless times over the years and always considered them among the best in Chicago. This time, I couldn't get past a single bite. Every dish was left unfinished. We didn't finish a single plate and didn't take any leftovers home--something that never happens for us. Between the poor service and incredibly disappointing food, this was an awful dining experience from start to finish. Unfortunately, after being a longtime customer, I won't be returning.

Serai is now at Kapitan. The shared space has plenty of seating. The staff is nice…read more I had their Roti Canai and Nasi Lamak. Both dishes were super flavorful and had such depth. They probably have the best Malaysian food in the city. I highly recommend you give them a try!