In the lead up to my most recent visit to Chicago, the hidden food court in Richland Center popped…read moreup in my algorithm... and as someone who loves "hole in the wall"-type places, as well as checking out various neighborhoods, their shops, and restaurants, I was super excited to check it out. The problem is that once you actually GET to Richland Center, especially to try out the food court, you realize it's dingy and unwelcoming. There's 0 charm, half the stalls are either closed OR the folks working in them are either rude or paying no attention (seriously, I want to be a paying customer!), and it's just generally disappointing. It didn't really matter which stall I visited or what selection(s) I was trying to make (while wanting to be mindful of cultural norms, expectations, etc). Also, I don't know who decided to pitch the food court as some hidden gem... first of all, it's literally inside the main doors from the sidewalk and then down a (filthy) set of stairs, but secondly, there doesn't seem to be any attention paid to... well... anything. I get that the mall itself is pretty abandoned... like, I anticipated that (and, unfortunately, it seems to be par for the course in many places these days). I understand the nature of dining at food stalls too... I've frequented many in my travels and I honestly love them and have had some of my best meals, and best interactions, from them... ... but this? This wasn't it. This was not a positive experience. Maybe it's different if you live in the neighborhood, I don't know. But I've never had this kind of experience before. I wouldn't recommend going to Richland Center either, whether it be trying to dine in the food court or anything else.

There was a cute store in here with a lot of items made of yarn. I also got a really good boba…read more Other than that..there is not much to see.

Although some of the things I'm about to say may sound like complaints, they're actually the…read morecomplete opposite. Reggies is unapologetically itself, and that's part of its charm. The moment you walk in and see someone dressed head to toe in black, you might start having second thoughts about whether you belong there. I know I did. But the farther you walk in, the more you realize that feeling is intentional. This place isn't trying to be for everyone, and that's exactly what makes it work. The red lighting, the loud music, and the mix of sports, rock videos, and the people around you somehow create a vibe that's difficult to describe the first time you experience it. It's chaotic, but in a way that feels authentic rather than forced. Full disclosure, I've been here before with friends. We usually end up on the rooftop having wings and drinks. This time, though, I stopped in by myself because I wanted something quick and easy. The waitress was friendly, easygoing, and genuinely personable. She got my order exactly right, and I found myself watching the England FIFA match while a rock video played on one screen and a baseball game played on another. Nothing about this place feels average, and that's what makes it memorable. The wings came out piping hot, and the fries were cooked perfectly. They were exactly what I was hoping for. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five has more to do with my own hangups than anything the restaurant did. Reggies knows exactly what it wants to be, and it does that exceptionally well. If you're looking for a place with personality, good food, and an atmosphere that refuses to blend in, it's absolutely worth checking out.

I will forever remember Reggies as the venue where my oldest kid saw his first concert (Novulent)…read more I guess I should have done my due diligence and researched what this concert would entail before we visited. I did some research, but apparently not enough. I thought we'd be sitting at tables, calmly eating dinner, in front of a stage. LOL, no. This is a real club with mostly a standing-room only area, which sometimes turned into a mosh pit and stage diving area. Heck yeah! But also: Oh no, for an anxious parent of a young teen. Luckily, it was all good. The crowd at Reggies was stellar and everyone there was there for a good time. There is an upstairs area with a few tables that look out onto the stage. Then there's a big bench against the wall where you can sit and ponder why you brought your 15-year-old child to a venue where most people are drunk and/or flying high off the wacky tobaccy. Just kidding! I didn't regret my decision. Reggies is a cool place to experience some music. But just know that this place skews more toward young adults (21+), even for the all-ages shows. Reggies has a full menu of food available, which you can order from the bar. I was just in the mood for straight carbs and fat, so I ordered the tater tots as my dinner. You order the food at the bar, then wait like five or 10 minutes, then go and pick up your food at the bar. They'd prefer that you don't eat at the bar, though. You should take your food upstairs to one of the tables. They are very busy at the bar here, taking orders and dispensing drinks. What else should you know? Well, I believe that there's one restroom for both men and women. Reggies is also very strict about bringing in outside food and beverages, including water bottles. They also will not let you take alcoholic beverages outside, but you can go in and out as much as you want.

Small Chinatown Walmart it seems to be. They can pretty much source all the needs of the…read moreneighborhood at a very good price! It's very well stocked and supplied with all household items. Many kitchen ware items; nice simple dishes, brooms, buckets. They even have perfumes & cologne. Well cared for but maybe needs a little updating to increase overall experience and value. Solid place to shop with good prices, great for the community needs. You can locate it off the Red Line, Chinatown exit. Go through the wonderful arch. Down the charming Wentworth Avenue. Filled with Hotels, shops, boba tea, desserts , restaurants and more. Busy Chinatown area. Beautiful library north of here and much more Chinatown has to offer. Exit the 90/94 on 22nd/Chinatown Exit, left then left turn again! CTa buses and park Chicago app useful as well

Stopped by on a Thursday night to get some souvenirs. I had…read moregotten a handful of key chains and two snow globes. They have a great variety of Chicago key chains. I actually seen some of the same ones at the airport. They are about almost 2$ each. In the city around millennium park they vary from 4-5$ each. And at the airport they were $7. I got a good deal.

It's a little Chinese trinklets shop towards the south end of Chinatown. Mostly cheesy Chinese…read morestuff if that's what you're looking for, but they do have red lucky money envelopes if you need those also.

The store have lots gifts and chicago souvenir. If you need a gift this is a right place.read more

Julio was the one who brought our food to table and he was so nice…read more The place is big and so many selections Nice to be here and treat myself wi

This area in general is literally the place to be. For food, stays and night life - this area and…read moremarket is popping. Loved the different options they have here and I felt very safe around the area.

As a music lover, I really enjoy the music theme/Ramen bar combo. I came here on a Friday night as…read moreI learned they play hip-hop music and live music. It was a pretty dope concept, as they were guest DJs and I thoroughly enjoyed the musical selections. The menus are broken down into an a side and a B side, the B side is the late night menu and I thought that was a nice touch. I didn't plan to eat much, but I did order a round of fries, which were very flavorful and my friend ordered the shrimp fried rice, which was also really good and they gave great portion sizes. Of course the highlights were the cocktails; they were crafted very well and had a nice variety on the menu. I also tried a sake, which was OK in flavor, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. But what I do know is that a packed a nice punch as I was good and buzzed by the time I left. If you are a musician and you like well made cocktails with some good Ramen, you should check this place out - I'll certainly be back to check them out again.

There's a beautiful vibe here, top notch spot! Come here, get your grub on, drink on, groove on!!read more

So much to do and see! It's a smaller area, but don't let that fool you. There are tons of food…read morespots, a variety of shops for souvenirs or unique finds, and fun pop-in stores with activities and more. As we waited for our table at Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings, we decided to walk around outside and by chance we literally stumbled upon an old-school car show. So..naturally, we joined the crowd and suddenly found ourselves weaving between classic exotic cars in the middle of Chinatown. See pictures for an old chevy with a crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling in the backseat. Yup, you read that right. A lot of parking around the area and super easy to get to by train if needed.

Went out to Chicago Chinatown via Uber. Strolled around and…read morewindow shopping for souvenirs. The square was ok. Not to many people. The store , cafe and restaurants were only open till 9 pm. Got there at 8 pm and one restaurant has full wait list . So decided to walk around the street and scout for an open spot to eat. The street was lit up with name of the stores, boba places and decorated with anime souvenirs. Typical Chinatown. This square kinda small but good enough to check it out.

Great little store full of souvenirs. cashier wasn't talkative.. Quiet. Good location by millennium…read morepark. And not everything was overpriced. Got a cute mug with a design I actually liked!

Cutesy little tourist shop on Michigan Ave across from the park. Perfectly functional and…read morereasonable selection of stuff tourists want to buy--shirts, shot glasses, trinkets and collectibles. Prices seemed about average for what they charge in Chicago.