I can't say enough about the food at this place! The milk tea was so fresh and tasty and didn't…read morehave too much sugar. It tasted just like the yummy tea I had while visiting Hong Kong. The curry with roti/paratha was my favorite food and deserves a 10/10. Such a delicious comfort food spot. The bad part of our experience was that our leftovers were all packed up and someone stole them off the table while we went to the bathroom ... the staff didn't say anything about it and suggested we come back and get a discount but didn't follow through. That was annoying.

We met family here for dinner as we were in town. This is the closest to good Indonesian food we've…read morehad in a while. The server was very friendly and gave us good suggestions on some items to order. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos of the food . The beef rendang was melt in your mouth delicious! The mee goreng had nice flavor, though I wish there was more shrimp in it. I would have preferred more spice (heat) in the food, but that's just me. It's a huge space and quite busy for a Thursday night. My family frequents this restaurant quite regularly, so it must be good!

Came twice, first time was just for drinks and then had to go back and try food…read more Drinks were excellent, and my friend had the special mango sticky rice which was excellent! A bit unexpected but worth the try! We came back for food, and got the spicy chicken egg rolls. So good, and then I had the panes curry which was excellent. Tons of chicken, great flavor, and excellent service! Cute little atmosphere and a great lunch or date spot!!

Really great food! It was pretty warm but it was a hot day. I ordered the tea, drunken noodles, and…read moresome mango sticky rice. The rice has pandan added to it, so it comes out green and a bit sweeter. Personally i would have liked some more of the cream sauce though, but it was still very delicious. The drunken noodles were great and for a dollar more they add a meat. I didnt know it was another 2 on top of that to add more chicken though but it was a decent amount regardless. Kinda wished i hadnt gotten the extra so i could see how much it normally has. Service was quick and they kept checking up on us. I'd go again if im in the area!

Went for the end of happy hour/dinner and had a great time sitting at the bar. I started with an…read moreOolong Island Iced Tea cocktail, which was so smooth but probably as potent as its namesake. They have non-alcoholic options available as well. The sweet potato fries had a great texture from their light batter and delicious flavor. My friend and I both got the red braise noodles. I definitely recommend getting the combo beef and tendon. The tendon added a great texture unlike anything else. The flavor starts out almost like pot roast, but it gets richer and spicier as you eat. Makes for great leftovers! We shared the fried chicken, which was another great bite. I loved the seasoning, I think it was sour plum. I got the pineapple tart for dessert and my friend got the cheesecake. Both were really solid. The pineapple tart was super unique, definitely recommend. This was kind of a last minute thing for us, so I'd love to try table service instead of bar seating next time. Really nice looking restaurant.

Minyoli? Meh. I ventured into Minyoli this evening for the first time and was sincerely hoping that…read morethe food would be better than the verdicts rendered by several of my friends- which, unfortunately, ranged from mediocre to disappointing. Let's start on a positive note. The ambiance is inviting and the service was decent to good. The prices are on par with other places in the neighborhood. As for the food and drink, well everything was ok, with a couple of stand-outs. My friend and I started with shared appetizers of the talow wings, which were tender, nicely seasoned and accompanied by sweet potato fries that were also good. The other appetizer was the cucumber salad, which was plentiful and offered a nice balance between the pickling and the spice. We originally planned on another starter, but they were out of that. Glad we "settled" on the cucumber salad, since that was the best part of our meal. When it came time to order our main dishes, I selected one of the specials. No dice. They were out of that too. My friend ordered the noodles with beef and the server talked it up enough that I followed suit. I mentioned light-heartedly that I never usually order the same meal as the person I'm dining with and the server said: "You won't be disappointed." Only problem is...I was disappointed. When the entrée arrived, it looked good enough to eat. There was a lot of chili crisp on one side of the bowl, which I love, and about five slices of beef- all over a heap of noodles. I mixed it all together and was excited and ready for a pow of heat and flavor. Only problem is...there was neither. The chili crisp was less than mild and not at all crispy. The noodles were bland, and the meat was way over cooked, chewy and fattier than it should have been. As my friend perfectly put it, the whole bowl was very "one note." As if to add insult to injury, I had a non-alcoholic pineapple and ginger soda. I asked the server if this was very sugary and he said no. In fact, since the soda is made in-house the server told me that they could keep the sugar level down for me. He also said that the drink was very "ginger forward," which was great by me since I love spicy, spicy ginger. When the drink arrived, it was bland, just like the entrée. It wasn't too sweet, so that was good. But there was only a hint of ginger and a whisper of pineapple. The final coup came at the end of the meal. When the bill came, my friend and I both presented our cards to split the bill as we customarily do. That's when the server told us they only take one card. I get not splitting a bill by more than three or four cards per table, but two? That's preposterous! Look, it wasn't a big deal since my friend and I are like brothers. But what if someone happened to be on a first date or whatever? Yes, Venmo, Zelle, etc., can all happen. But not everyone has that luxury. It's awkward, unnecessary and, frankly, cheap of a restaurant that doesn't want to pay the swipe fees. When I politely mentioned to the server that taking only one card was a bit of a surprise, he told me that it was posted on the menu. He was also seemingly a bit annoyed that I brought it up...like I was being bratty or something. Ok. I'll take his word for it. But if it was on the menu, then it wasn't prominent enough to take note of as I was looking at all the meal options (my friend also didn't see it). I checked to see if the one card policy was posted on the front door when we were leaving, and it wasn't. Anyway, not the end of the world, but something you should be prepared for if you dine here. In the end, I sadly have to agree with my friends' assessments of Minyoli as a mediocre to disappointing dining experience.

Was craving soup dumplings and yelp reviews led me here! I ordered delivery! The food arrived hot…read moreand delicious! The soup dumplings traveled exceptionally well and had a very generous portion of soup inside of them! The har gow was perfect cooked and had the biggest of shrimp inside! It was so good and fresh that I need to go back in person! Pro tip: mix chili garlic sauce, chili oil, sesame oil and red wine vinegar together for the PERFECT dipping sauce before you order!

Standard American Chinese food. Eggrolls were just OK, next time I try the spring rolls. I ordered…read morethe Kung pow chicken. I would've preferred more gravy on it and more vegetables. The staff is very nice, but it's one of those places where things just come out as they're cooked so you're not really getting your meal in any order or in an order that corresponds with the person you're eating with.

Ordered through door dash for the drunken noodles and have ordered 3 times since already, lol…read more Amazingggg food, flavor, quality chicken, and spice. Best $12 ever spent. The crab Rangoons are AMAZING as well, which says a lot because I have tried at least 30 in the city. These are top 5. Lastly, beef chow fun was okay. It didn't have much flavor and the beef was tough/hard to bite through so not a fan of that.

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.

I came in here today for a quick bite! I was so hungry. I was greeted quickly and they explained…read morehow things worked: order at the kiosks or sit yourself to order by QR code. I did the kiosk, they had about 4 I think. I was in a hurry so I didn't really take in the menu. I do wish though the menu was flexible because you could only order 12pc of X dumplings and couldn't mix it up. I wanted lamb and chicken, it would have been perfect to do 6 of each instead of 12 of each since I was one person. I made my order, sat myself; while waiting I checked out the outdoor seating and it wasn't inviting, kind of depressing lol it was dark and boxes on some tables and covered so no sun was coming in. But it had a lot of seating & long tables for big groups. When the food was ready they announced it and it showed ready on the screen. You go pick it up at the counter and all the sauces (soy sauce, black vineager, and chilli crisps) where at the table. The chicken and cilantro dumplings I ordered was delicious, I ate it so fast it's not as good as QXY in Chinatown but it was still really really good! They also had self serve water! I definitely will be coming back with family and friends in the future. The folks who worked there were nice enough, they helped me when I had questions about the process! You kind of had to do everything by yourself besides make the food lol

This is a self-service dumpling spot where you order at a kiosk, pick up your own food, and bus…read moreyour own dishes when you're done. Because of that, there's really not much service involved. The restaurant has a decent amount of seating, but the layout felt a little odd and not very cohesive. We tried a handful of items and overall came away feeling pretty underwhelmed. The steamed dumplings were probably the best thing we ordered, though even those were just okay. The chicken and mushroom dumplings were flavorful, but I didn't get much mushroom flavor. The pork, chive, and shrimp dumplings were my favorite of the bunch since the shrimp flavor came through nicely. That said, all of the dumplings could have been hotter and juicier. They arrived lukewarm and lacked the juicy bite I was hoping for. For the spicy chili oil wontons flavor-wise, they were good, but they tasted more like spicy sesame wontons than chili oil wontons. I'm used to this dish being served with a generous sauce, but these were dry. The crispy pork bites were an easy pass for me. They were soggy, mostly tasted like dough, and didn't have much pork flavor at all. For two people, our bill came out to almost $80, which felt pretty steep considering the quality and self-service setup. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out enough to justify the price.

Came here on a whim with two friends of mine around 9:15pm on a Friday night. We know they close at…read more10pm so we ordered right away to not inconvenience them. We ordered 4 different plates including the La Mom Hong Sue Pork (Braised Pork Belly), the Shanghai-style Pork w/ veggie friend rice in Stone Pot, the Minced Pork w/ pickled long beans, and the La Mom Lo-Mien with Shrimp. Everything was excellent. I actually liked the Lo-Mien more than I thought I would but the true stand out dish here was the Braised Pork Belly. So delicious! Food had come out pretty quickly and staff were very friendly. Definitely will return in the near future!

I came in on a Friday afternoon and I had the place all to myself except for one other diner and a…read morefew folks who came in for pickup. The interior has a cozy feel and was a great respite on a warm day when I'd done a ton of walking. My waitress was very attentive and friendly and the food came out super fast. I could hear it cooking and it made me even more excited! I had the Stir-Fried Beef, which had a nice spicy kick to it and wonderful crunch from some delicious leafy green vegetable that I should have asked the name of! It got a lil salty toward the end, and I wish I'd had more rice, but I had plenty to take home! The chicken wings were also a great choice. Freshly fried so they came out after the beef (which my waitress let me know when I ordered). They were juicy, crunchy, and well-seasoned with the fried topping that had onions and peppers in it as well. The lychee fruit tea was so refreshing, especially with the addition of some lychee popping boba. I'm so over going out to eat and getting warmed up food from Sysco. It was really nice to have a great meal, in a comfortable setting, with great service, within walking distance of my house. I'LL BE BACK!!!

I have the most incredibly positive things to say about Yoo Yee. From service, to ambiance, to the…read morequality and taste of the food... wow! I went on a spur of the moment decision, and while it was a bummer that they don't do reservations, they were super helpful and fast with their waitlist. I really appreciate that they use Toast for their waitlist as it shows you your position in line. I went on a pretty busy Saturday night and they still had my party sat in less than 45 minutes. The service was A+ and we almost never had to ask for anything. I am a heavy water chugger and the waiter consistently made sure we had water and all things we needed. Was very efficient and kind. The interior of the restaurant feels classic while also modern and upkept. I ordered the cucumber salad, chili oil wontons, scallion pancakes, and sliced beef in chili oil. The cucumber salad was maybe one of the best I have ever had with such a gorgeous balance of flavors like spice, umami, sweet, and crisp texture. The scallion pancakes? I am still dreaming of them today. Incredibly light, flaky, and crispy yet still so packed with flavor. The sliced beef dish blew me out of the water not only for quality, but quantity. I felt like I was perpetually fishing beef out of my bowl which feels unheard of these days! For the price? It was such an incredible deal. I will certainly be back to Yoo Yee and it is a place I will bring anyone who is ever in town visiting me.

We shared: 1. Original Braised Beef Brisket Handpulled…read moreNoodle Soup 2. Dan Dan Noodle 3. Pork Ribs with Fried Garlic 4. Fish Fillet with Pickled Vegetables Every dish was really good and big in portion, very shareable. Noodles were fresh and had good chew. Rice was even properly sticky and dry to my preference. The fried garlic is delicious on the rice. I appreciate the numbing spice isn't so much that it overwhelms tasting other dishes. Service was .... questionable. We initially orded sweet skinned duck, were told no more, then towards the end of our meal, saw a duck arrive at the table next to ours. Food was unquestionably good but if this happens again, will have to rethink my review.