I absolutely love the food here! Strong, flavorful dishes. The dishes appear small but are quite…read morefilling. The spices infused come out in every bite. The fried tofu, fried rice and noodle dishes would highly recommend. They are our staple dishes. The industrial decor with open ceilings make the space appear open and spacious. However, it creates a space where the noise fills the room. Not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely bustling and gives a lively feel while dining. Staff were friendly. The wait staff seemed very busy managing tables. Service wasn't slow, but definitely felt their restaurant is always at capacity which is a good problem to have! But just expect to have a wait while there.

The Din Tai Fung of Illinois is finally here!…read more My family and I have been chasing the high of Din Tai Fung's soup dumplings for years, but there has always seemed to be an absence of restaurants like this in the Midwest. Thankfully, Phat Phat stepped in to fill that gap. We drove 30 miles for a late lunch around 2:30 p.m. to hopefully beat the crowds. There's a huge parking lot in the back, the building itself is incredibly unique, and the interior is absolutely beautiful. It feels modern while still being warm and inviting. We wanted to try a variety of dishes, so we ordered two baskets of the Shanghai Soup Dumplings, the Enoki Mushroom appetizer, Chicken Fried Rice, Phat Phat Chicken, Nasi Campur, and finished the meal with the Mango Sago. Everything was incredible. The soup dumplings definitely filled the void that Din Tai Fung left behind. Every dish was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and served piping hot. The Mango Sago was the perfect palate cleanser and a refreshing way to end the meal on a hot summer day. The standout for me was the Enoki Mushroom appetizer. That will be a must-order every time we come back. We also have Indonesian family and have visited Bali, so we were excited to try the Nasi Campur. It was spot on. The satay is another must-order in my opinion. Our waiter was kind and attentive, and the rest of the staff were just as welcoming and pleasant. Overall, this was a fantastic experience, and we'll absolutely be back.

Reliably really good. Come hungry and you will not be disappointed. If it's a holiday, make sure to…read moremake a reservation. Spicy tuna can be done with chili oil vs spicy mayo if you can't do eggs. Spicy tuna with Chili Oil is better in my opinion. Grilled with salt options for chicken and fish if you can't do soy or wheat like me. Decent selection and rotating specials. If the Toro Taku Maki is on the Specials Menu and in stock try it. It is so good Service is attentive and overall very good. No complaints. If you like Japanese food I highly recommend this place.

Checked out this chill sushi restaurant in Schaumburg at lunch. Daruma has plenty of rolls. It also…read morehas other stuff. A smart person should stick to what they're known for. The rolls are made fresh and you see them make these. Busy place but it wasn't that bad. It's got a casual classiness going on. There was a crowd but it was still pretty fast service. Can get seated at the front where they make it. There's also plenty of tables. It's about $6 for the cheapest. We got the Kappa Maki, and the Umeshiso Maki. First one is made with cucumbers. The second is made with plum paste and shiso leaves. Both were great. They were filling but still light enough to want to get more stuff. For sure we could go here again. It's closed Mondays. They're one of those restaurants that closes for a couple hours in the afternoon, on weekdays, and they're only open in the evenings on weekends.

This restaurant is on point with food and entertainment. I'm live in Las Vegas now and the Thai…read morefood in Vegas blows Chicago Thai food away. several restaurants I've been to here in the Chicagoland area. Their food has no flavor except for this little joint in Arlington Heights. I started with the papaya salad, which was good. Can't go wrong with that. Then I ordered my masaman curry with lamb. It was something I never had but for sure I will be having AGAIN. Also, had the pad Kee Mow (drunken noodles) these are typical Thai dishes that you should not f-up but several places here DO! This place was on point! Drunken noodle was delicious too. Although, the service was just ok but I guessed it worked out bc it kept us in the restaurant longer. What set the night apart was the LIVE JAZZ!!!! The trio was Amazing! Please if you are in the area & you looking for authentic Thai cuisine... check this place out ... you might like it! I know I did!!!

Heard about this spot from a friend and decided to drop in for lunch. It was packed, so service was…read morepretty minimal, but we managed to try quite a few dishes. Every entree comes with a side choice--the Tom Yum soup and chicken potstickers were both solid options. As for the mains, it was a bit of a mixed bag: Massaman Curry (Chicken): Rich, full of flavor, and absolutely essential to pair with rice. Papaya Salad: Outstanding--super refreshing with a great crunch. Pad Thai & Pad See Ew: Disappointing protein quality. The chicken in the Pad Thai was dry, and the beef in the Pad See Ew was sliced paper-thin and equally dry. Basil Duck: Surprisingly bland and lacked flavor. Overall, some highlights, but the meats and flavor consistency could definitely use some improvement.

I came here with a group of friends, our main goal the khachapuri, but everything about the food…read moreand experience was fantastic. The restaurant has a very open, warm vibe, very spacious. We had boorsok for our appetizer, fried dough bites that reminded me of funnel cake without sugar, and there were a lot! I had the strawberry mojito drink, and it was fantastic, really tasting of fresh fruit with many mint leaves inside. The khachapuri was extraordinary. They do imeruli style, round and similar to a pizza, the crust beautifully blistered and the cheese thick with a wonderful pull. One of my friends hadn't had khachapuri before and is now a convert. We also had boso lagman, with hand-pulled noodles and beef, and big manty dumplings with flavorful meatballs inside. I requested we get a slice of honey cake, too, and that was a perfect finish to the meal. Sweet but not overkill, and really tasted like honey, graham crackers, and cream. I'm not sure when I will possibly be in this area again, but wow, I would come here again.

Find the right atmosphere, service, as well as quality food is a staple at Karavan Restaurant…read more My friend and I went and tried Karavan and we were blown alway by all the aspects of it. The food was superb! Waiting for high quality and freshly made food is worth every bite. I will say we highly recommend the eggplant salad, strawberry ginger tea, and the honey cake! The eggplant salad is perfectly cooked with a crispy exterior and what we would call a flavor bomb of a sauce! The service was great our waiter Alybek knew the entire menu and offered recommendations. We really could tell how much he loved the food as well! The ambiance was great really make us feel like we were in a different world once we entered and sat down. Overall, Karavan Restauant is worth a visit as the food, service and ambiance are unlike any other central Asian/European food in the Chicagoland area. You won't be disappointed!

I wish this place was closer to me but that would be dangerous cuz I would be there all the time. I…read morelove this noodle place but they actually have a diverse menu it's not just noodles and it's a low-key Asian food place but I go for the shrimp wonton noodle soup the kind of noodles that they have with the wonton is the legit noodles I'm looking for. The fried wonton was actually really good this well. I would keep coming back to this place for the wonton soup but if I'm going to be with a group I would try other dishes because I saw other people ordering them and they look good. Service was great parking is not an issue it's in the plaza and check them out. Definitely coming back for sure Happy eating!

I SAW A MOUSE CRAWLING INSIDE THIS RESTAURANT! AFTER ALREADY SEEING A ROACH IN THE BATHROOM…read more I dined here on 8/7 and was seated near the bathroom/hallway leading toward the kitchen. I first saw what appeared to be a roach in the bathroom and tried to brush it off. Then I saw a MOUSE crawling inside the restaurant. My food had just arrived, I took one bite, and immediately lost my appetite, not to mention ton the food looked like it was a dollar store microwaveable dinner! There were also mops and piles of clothing/belongings sitting in the hallway near the kitchen area, which only added to my concerns about cleanliness. What made it worse was the response. There was no manager available, staff acted like I was making the mouse up, refused to take my concern seriously, and still made me pay for food I couldn't stomach eating after what I witnessed. Seeing both a roach and a mouse during ONE visit is enough for me. I have filed a formal health department complaint requesting an inspection. I would absolutely not eat here again.

Food was ok. Service was fast. Ordered the shrimp spring rolls and it was alright. I got the rare…read moresteak pho and that was ok. Broth was kinda salty.

Pho Lover is solid. I've been here when this place had another name and I believe it is better…read morenow. The inside is very clean and inviting, with cherry blossoms as a center point of deco, hardwood floors, plenty of booths..and of course a serving robot. The staff is super attentive. As for the pho, I tend to get the house special or rare beef. The meat, tendon, meetballs, tripe are fresh. Their broth is a little different from traditional but is definitely the star, I like it! Their soup spoons are basically ladles, and rightfully so. We love their Thai iced tea and every one of their "punches". They do have banh mi, lemongrass chicken , grilled pork chop, and more. I've never had the courage to try their sushi tacos, someone let me know what those are like. There is an area of opportunity. You charge for chili oil? Cmon dude. Also, three bowls of pho, three drinks and gratuity at around $87? Love the comfort pho gives me but that pricepoint makes me step out of my comfort zone because there are a ton of options within a 5 mile radius of here. Hey, but if you're a true pho lover, you'll get your fix here.

We came for my son's birthday. We ordered the hot and sour chicken soup for appetizer…read more They have a wide variety of meat and vegetarian dishes. All meat is certified Halal. For main courses, we chose Lamb Mongolian, chili chicken gravy, and chili garlic chicken noodles. All main courses come with steamed white rice. Very delicious and flavorful. They have various spice levels from low all the way to extra spicy. The chili garlic chicken noodles were my favorite. Thin noodles and full of flavor. The chili chicken gravy was also flavorful and had a lot of gravy to mix with rice. Amazing atmosphere and decor as well. The staff was friendly and provided recommendations.

Average food Small portion for big price…read moreService is average Eat in is really nice but don't go for the price

Our first time at Bonchon, we ordered a variety of dishes because we wanted to experience as much…read moreas we could. Everything was great but the big hit were the Bulgogi fries and the Tteokbokki. Delicious. Service was fine, nothing spectacular but not bad. The restaurant was super clean and bright. The second time we went, we got the bulgogi fries again and we tried the chicken katsu... it was very good.

I really enjoy Korean food. I came with my daughter last week for the first time. It was Saturday…read moreevening. We were so blown away from the freshness and flavors that we couldn't stop saying "umm, yummy, umm...so good! This is amazing!!". It was so good that we came again this week, Saturday day time. . We came all the way from Peoria!! Unfortunately, this time it did not shine as bright as it did last week. Different cook? different time of day? I don't know, however it was still good just not as amazing as the first time. However, we will definitely be back when in this area. The ONLY other thing I would add is instead of mainstream anglo music, I'd prefer some Kpop. I mean keep with the Korean vibe. How about some BTS to enjoy this good food with??!

This place is great! Highly recommended. The garlic chili pho is a favorite. The service is good…read moreand the food is incredible.

We have not been here for a while but I was having a craving for their Pho soup. It is made with…read morefresh ingredients none of the chemicals you'd get from eating at most other restaurants. We ordered the same soup the small eye round steak Pho soup. They give you a little plate of garnish on the side there were bean sprouts, jalapeno slices, Basil on the stems, and limes. The soup itself had the meat and green onions diced in the broth. The soup was hot but not too hot to eat temperature-wise. Our waitress was really nice but it took her at least 10 minutes to wait on us. There was a lot of people dining in tonight. The restaurant's very clean and there's plenty of seating. The restaurant is always comfortable not too hot not too cold. I highly recommend you come here and give it a try. They have several different soup options, noodle dinners, appetizees, and sandwiches. They even have lunch specials Monday through Friday (non-holidays). My husband really likes the bubble teas. Will be coming again soon.

Excellent service on Saturday night. My Basil Chicken was very good. It came out hot and freshly…read moreprepared. But I made an ordering mistake--I ordered "mild" spice. I don't want full "Thai spice" but the dish needed some more spiciness to bring out the flavors. That was my fault. Next time, I will go for medium spice and recommend you do the same.

Placed an order from work ahead of time but asked if could pick up 40 minutes later when I got off…read morework, they said that would be fine. When I arrived the girl at the front was pretty unfriendly and not welcoming at all. The food was actually quite awful, cold and greasy and the absolute worst crab Rangoon I have ever had. From the temperature I am guessing they made my food as soon as I ordered and had been sitting there for 40 minutes. The portion of pad Thai was tiny for the price. Terrible service and experience and will never be coming back again.