After a wonderful evening listening to an intimate concert by a Russian cellist at Arcada Theatre, my two Russian friends and I decided to have dinner at Chinor. What a fantastic choice! Even better, it's only a few blocks from my house, so I know I'll definitely be back. The restaurant is elegant without feeling pretentious. White tablecloths, a warm atmosphere, and attentive, friendly service immediately make you feel welcome. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, answered all our questions, and guided us through dishes that were new to me. Everything we ordered was excellent. We started with one of their traditional breads, which was fresh, warm, and absolutely delicious. We also shared several salads, including an eggplant salad that completely stole the show. It was flavorful, beautifully prepared, and one of the best eggplant dishes I've had in a long time. Another highlight was their large steamed dumplings, similar in spirit to pierogi but distinctly Uzbek. They were generously filled with lamb, perfectly cooked, and incredibly satisfying. Comfort food at its best. One thing that really impressed me was how authentic the restaurant felt. It was busy with people who clearly knew and appreciated the cuisine, including many Eastern European and Central Asian diners, which always feels like a good sign. It is wonderful to find a restaurant serving authentic Uzbek food in the suburbs, and doing it so well. Excellent food, gracious service, and a beautiful atmosphere make Chinor an easy recommendation. If you're looking to try something beyond the usual restaurant choices, this place is absolutely worth the visit. read more

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Quite an experience! Like nothing else I've had. Some extremely authentic/cultural masterpieces and incredible hospitality make me excited to go back again SOON!!! read more

Chinor - Uzbek Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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This is such a cute place with both indoor and outdoor seating in good weather. There are tables that seat small groups and big parties. Their menu is very clearly laid out and helps those who may have never tried Uzbek food see what they may be ordering. My family and I loved everything we got; it all was filling but not so heavy that you feel like you could fall asleep right away. Definitely would come back! read more

I went to dinner here on a Saturday at 5:30. I have recommended this restaurant to so many people before, but I haven't been here for awhile and was not as impressed anymore. On a Saturday night at an early seating, they were already out of lagman and manti. The apricot compote juice was very watered down and didn't taste as good as the last time we had it.. The food was still good, but not as tasty as before. The worst part of the whole experience was when she gave us the check with an extra credit card fee (around 2.5%). When we asked if the fee would still be applied if paid by cash, the server said yes. We were very disappointed and we won't be back again. We went with friends who has never tried Uzbekistan food before, and we don't think they want to come back to this restaurant again after this experience. read more

Chinor - Plov - Uzbek Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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I'm coming first time this place and very good food and I like service and all food it's comen very fresh thank you so much for everything.

Great soups!! We liked every we tried. The lamb momos and buns were also my favourite. So filling read more

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Friends introduced us to this restaurant, they knew it pretty well, but our server Dennis was extremely helpful. The food was delicious.

Curious about food from Central Asia? I sure am. Wasn't disappointed by this neighborhood place. Had the Olivier salad, a combination potato eggs and beef in mayo- fascinating and enjoyable. Also had the Plov a beef and rice dish- the beef was tender and vegetables cooked. I presume designed to be comforting. I'd like to continue down the menu! read more

Chinor - Plov - tender and tasty - Uzbek Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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The best central asian cuisine in the Chicagoland area Everything is so delicious and mouth-watering Great service! Can't wait to come back read more

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Very good authentic Uzbek food. Very delicious. Good quality for the price. Service is perfect.

The service is terrible. They brought one small pitcher with warm water for 13 people. Had to wait 20 minutes to get 2nd one. We placed an order for 3 or 4 plovs, the waitress came back to let us know what they had just one serving of plov. It was 6 pm. We had to find something else to order. Fried fish was unchewable. They would bring one order and rest of us had to wait for another plate and wait again and again and again. Don't know how they stay in business. Don't know (and don't believe good reviews). read more

My wife's friend mentioned this restaurant. Since we really enjoyed Anjir Restaurant recently, we had to give this place a shot. The sign outside the building says Chinor, but inside it says Chinar. The interior is nice and spacious, and feels fancy. No booth seating, just tables & chairs. The menu is pretty extensive. We ordered manti (dumplings), a beef samsa, lagman, and plov. The manti was really good, but seemed slightly less flavorful than Anjir's manti. The samsa was excellent; the beef chunks inside were nice and meaty, and the outside was a nice flaky dough. The lagman was super flavorful, and the veggies were cooked nicely. Some places chop veggies large (maybe to save time) and barely cook them, so it's like eating raw veggies. Even the noodles were cooked perfectly; not al dente, not soggy. The plov (traditional rice and meat dish) is the best I've had from any Uzbek or Afghan restaurant. The rice was moist, the fatty meat was tender and bursting with flavor, and the carrots were cooked to the point of caramelization. They have cakes in the back counter that you can buy. They even have raw meat skewers that I believe you can buy so you can grill at home. Side note -- they state 100% halal on their FB and Instagram pages, but I didn't see any certification inside. Service was friendly enough. Kind of on the pricy side, but it's a nice sit-down restaurant, not fast casual, so overall I'd say reasonable. We really enjoyed our meal here. read more

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This place is amazing. We started with an eggplant salad. The eggplant was lightly fried. The outside was crisp the inside tender . The dressing was flavorful . It was so good we came back in two weeks so we could have it again The entrees were tasty with genorous portions The staff was friendly read more

Excellent food from Uzbekistan! We tried Home Samsa, Bread for Appetizer, Fruit Compote. We shared Jiz Biz, Salmon Kebab, Honum, Kazan Kebab and Tandoor Lamb. Every single dish was extremely tasty. Lamb was very tender. Our server was very polite, provided his recommendation which were very good. We did not have to wait too long for our food. Restaurant was very clean, well decorated, had soft background music. To summarize, if you are looking for an authentic Uzbek experience, go no further. Stop by and experience some very tasty and delicious Central Asian cuisine! We will definitely be back! read more

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Nice lively place. Tgrre was no wait , we were seated promptly . The service is slow they need to work on it. Food is good. Servings are not too big. So you must order two of each. Over all it's an ok place and something different. read more

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Excellent place to eat ! Very tasty food . Nafiza was very helpful. Highly recommended. read more

Chinor - Chinar - Uzbek Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

My friends and I come here every week. Service is always amazing and so is the food. Thank you to our server Nafisa!! Very much recommend. read more

Family home style cooking with a fun atmosphere. Very fresh food. The service is excellent

always a pleasure , food is great and service is magnificent . Great prices on great quality products, been shopping here for years. As a truck driver , I drive in many places , all over US and have to stop to buy food or get quick lunch, this place I prefer. read more

Chinar was a beautiful casual restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere buzzing with conversation when we stepped in for lunch. The beef shashlik (cubes) and the beef lula (ground) were both excellent kabobs, and the bread we ordered was dense and crispy. We also got a plate of beef and lamb manti (dumplings) that were very flavorful. Service was good. Our server helped us get an idea of what would be good to try on our first time with Uzbek food. All around this was a great experience and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to widen up their palate in a moderately familiar setting read more

The best Uzbek restaurant in Chicago! Very flavorful, cooked by Uzbek woman! Try the Fillet Mantu and Grilled meat items. read more

Chinor - Pulov - Uzbek Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Went to the restaurant nobody there speaks English. Don't even know how to order a drink. All they had was peach and water. Food was terrible. The lamb was cooked so hard was like a hockey puck. No service worst place I've ever eaten at. I don't know how they stay in business with no one that speaks English. read more

Asalomu alleykum. This restaurant is one of a kind. I really enjoy stopping by during lunch and ordering their osh polov. Their osh is incredible and it reminds me of my home town Samarkand. Nafisa Oyti is a great server. She always takes great care of us and very attentive. Please don't hesitate to visit this restaurant. Thanks Chinar. read more

Delicious Uzbek cuisine (samsas, soups, bread, and kabobs). Kind individuals who served us made us feel welcome. Will be back.

I love to eat at this place Best Uzbek and European food great costumer service and very friendly staff read more

We came with a party of 30 and even came 30 minutes early. The tables were already set and they were happy to seat us. The atmosphere of this place feels like I'm in the comfort of my own home. The tea and salads come out first and come out very quickly. The staff is so kind and very on top of clearing the table for more space. The food here is incredible, everyone in my party left extremely full and satisfied. If you're looking for a cozy place to get together with family, friends, or a significant other this is the place! This was my second time here and urge everyone to try this place out even if the plaza is rundown the ambience and food is 100% worth it !! read more

Good service, delicious food , good price and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend this restaurant

my wife and I went here for dinner last night. the waiter was very polite , took the time to help us in explaining the different dishes. we like to try food from different cultures, and this place is a gem. the avacado salad to start was awesome. followed up with a beef/vegetable/rice dish which was delicious. they also serve a variety of kebabs, and fish, steaks. i recommendthis place annd definitely will be going back. read more

Amazing Uzbek food, and some of the best in Chicago! We had the tomato and onion salad which was super fresh and delicious along with carrot salad. Both very fresh and delicious. But the stars were the plov and the meat platter. Both delicious meat dishes, and the best versions of either.i have had in Chicagoland. Go now. You won't regret it!!! read more

Went to this restaurant for the first time last week. I was very pleased with the atmosphere, the food and those who greeted us and waited on us. The menu is extensive and everyone was so attentive. The portions were generous and the food amazing. We will certainly be visiting again and be bringing our friends. read more