I went here in March- it is now July and I think about this place at least 3 times a week. Genuinely some of the best food I have ever had- need to go back to Chicago just for this place. read more

Expensive considering the portions but yummy food! Got the dinner for 2 and minced beef noodles. The best part were the dumplings. I could taste that they were handmade and very flavorful. Second was the charcoal half chicken. The coconut rice was had a light coconut flavor which was good bc it didnt alter the taste of the chicken. I'd skip on the salad and minced beef noodles next time. The noodles were a lil too thick n chewy for me. Salad was nothings special, just eating large chunks of cabbage. The Sparrow Mallorc was also really good and refreshing, not overly sweet. The egg tarts had a creamy delicious custard and the dough was fluffy like a croissant, not crisp like pie. I prefer crisp but would still recommend. I also got the chai carrot cake which is really good. The chai spice compliments the sweetness well and walnut chunks add nice texture . I want to try all their desserts at Bird Bird Bakery bc the flavors are so unique and actually really good, unlike other bakeries that try to use interesting flavors but make it overly sweet. The staff were chill and kind. Pretty laid back, you have to get your own utensils and water. I do love that they have their own hot sauces. The brown one with tamarind was my favorite. Nice decos, not overly showy or fancy. Still family friendly n chill. The bench had nice comfy cushions. read more

Noodle Bird is a neighborhood favorite for a reason solid and consistent. Went with the heritage pork and it was tender and flavorful throughout. Small space but well put together, good service and a good range of house drinks to choose from. Worth the visit. -Mr. read more

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I only tried their sweets but they were very unique and good. I got the ceylon snickerdoodle and Macau 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. read more

NoodleBird - Macau rice crisp, ceylon snickerdoodle - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great food great pastries. Malasadas great. Go try it. Enough said . Such good variety too

I don't really leave reviews but this was genuinely a bad experience and I wanted to leave a review because I am out $30 after a completely unfulfilling meal. I got the minced soy sauce beef noodle and it was legitimately bad. The beef tasted like slightly elevated Taco Bell beef and the rice noodles were unbelievably bland and did not taste good. There was just no unity in the dish and the ratios were completely off. The corn and jalapeño fritters were pretty good but also kind of bland. I got the coffee cookie and somehow that was also extremely dry and lacking good flavor. I am leaving this review because I am shocked that the reviews are this positive for what I feel is one of the worst dining experiences I've had in the city in my 3+ years living here read more

We honestly don't even remember how we found this place, but we decided to stop by on our way to the Balloon Museum. We arrived around noon on a Sunday, and the restaurant was surprisingly quiet--we were the only two customers. We ordered the stir-fried lo mein, sesame sauce noodles, char siu bun, and egg tarts. The lo mein was unfortunately far too salty, while the sesame sauce noodles were better, though the noodle texture was a bit unusual. The char siu bun was a pleasant surprise, with flavorful, well-cooked pork, and the egg tart ended up being the highlight of the meal with its flaky crust and creamy filling. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly, but one thing to note is that this area was extremely difficult to get an Uber from afterward. Overall, unless you're already in the neighborhood or driving, it's probably not worth making a special trip. read more

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The food tasted good but I got takeout and the portion was very small. There was one piece of bok choy and a lot less tofu than in the picture online read more

NoodleBird - CURRY TOFU NOODLE SOUP - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here on a Wednesday for a bday dinner and the best time (I think we stayed for almost 4 hours). Great natural lighting (hence the photos) Super chill service, you order through a QR code at the table Half Charcoal Chicken: 8/10; half chicken marinated in garlic and lemon doused with chili garlic sauce. Served with coconut rice Steamed Chili Peanut Noodle: 8/10; handmade rice noodles steamed with smoked shiitake mushroom-chili crisp, greens, iceberg lettuce, 5-spice sweet soy. Tasted healthy Corn & Jalapeno Fritters: 8.5/10; chickpea, corn and jalapeño fritters topped with hot honey and served with chili garlic dipping sauce. Miso Brown Butter Banana Cake: 9/10 Peanut butter Black sesame mochi: 10/10; AMAZING. The best note to end the night on. read more

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Ordered through Uber Eats and even though it took over 50 minutes, the food showed up hot and tasting fresh. We ordered the Chicken Curry Hand Pie, Half Charcoal Chicken, Spicy Smoky Chicken Fried Rice, Egg Tarts, and Banana Caramel Chocolate Brownie. The Half Charcoal Chicken was by far the best of the bunch. It was succulent, spicy, the charcoal came through, and paired so well with the coconut rice. The funny part is that it is spicier than the Spicy Smoky Chicken Fried Rice. The fried rice was just okay. It wasn't super flavorful but everything was cooked well. It was our first time trying the Chicken Curry Hand Pie and we were pleasantly surprised. I'm sure it's much better in store because it wasn't as crispy as it looked. The green sauce was really fragrant and paired well with the curry spices. The Banana Caramel Chocolate Brownie was so good but SO rich. Definitely need something to drink on hand. read more

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SOOO GOOD!!!! I really was craving char siu pork and they delivered. the ceylon snickerdoodle cookie was sooo good. everything was portioned so well and came looking perfectly. read more

I had their delicious egg tarts to go. Fast service and helpful staff! Would love to come back again. read more

NoodleBird - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered the pork dumplings, corn fritters and coconut rice. I never write reviews but this food was way too good to not share. Holy cow highly recommend. Best dumplings I have ever had. read more

NoodleBird - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a reliable spot! I've been a handful of times and they always have quick service and delicious food. They have great deals for 2 if you want to go with someone else and try lots of things: a vegan option and a chicken option. Both are under $50 and include 3-4 dishes and a dessert, enough for 2 people. A really great deal! I particularly love their corn jalapeño fritters, covered in a spicy honey, so tasty! Their tofu curry is a great vegetarian dish, filling and flavorful with a coconut rice. Also a big fan of their cocktails, especially the lady bird, a tasty mezcal drink. Food is ordered via QR code at the table, but they do give out printed menus as well. Water and utensils are self serve. Desserts are made in house but come in to-go packaging, so you can easily take with you, but you're also welcome to eat them at the restaurant. Great spot, definitely worth checking out! read more

I was craving pan fried rice noodles and I found this great establishment! The owner was very friendly staff was great and helped in suggesting just the right dishes to try! We sat at the bar area easy to order, food amazing left us wanting more the freshness of everything was right on point! The ambiance was great fit our casual date night! read more

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Super tasty & trendy Asian fusion find! We loved their entrees & desserts (not pictured because we got too excited and ate them before we could photograph!) You have the ability to order everything through a QR code at your table, at the counter, or through a member of the wait staff. We had a great experience with the team on site and will definitely be back! read more

NoodleBird - SPICY SMOKY CHICKEN FRIED RICE - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered in the fried rice, chicken and egg tarts. absolutely delicious! looking forward to ordering again.

Delicious flavors and friendly staff! You can order from the register or via a QR code at the table. There's more menu items such as other noodles dishes on the website. Definitely check out the menu on the website! I really enjoyed everything we ordered. The half charcoal chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I would recommend to share with someone! The Dan Dan Mian was a little spicy and my favorite. It had a nice basil flavor. The smoky fried rice lived up to its name. The corn and jalapeño fritter plate is a good size to have as an appetizer. I liked the cornbread like texture of the dish. I've already been here twice and want to come back again soon to try the other dishes! I really enjoy all the flavors. read more

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Every dish we tried here was awesome! We tried the egg tarts (so delicious), shrimp dumplings, XO noodles, jalapeño corn fritters, char siu buns, chili peanut noodles (was slightly bland, needed a little salt), and coconut shrimp noodle soup (similarly slightly bland, but maybe just felt that way because everything else was super-flavorful). My teenage son loves spice, so he really appreciated the 3 different bottles of spicy sauce you could choose from to add your own levels of heat - he added a lot from all 3, they are all good! read more

I enjoy the food here so I drop by once I'm awhile when I'm in the area. Spicy smokey chicken fried rice ($16): garlic & chili marinated chicken, egg, corn, jalapeño & crunchy vegetables, tossed with chili garlic sauce topped with crispy puffed rice, cilantro & scallion. Tasty and a perfect amount of veggies but there weren't as many chicken pieces. Wok-seared pork noodles ($13): Berkshire char siu pork, cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, savory garlic soy, toasted sesame seeds. Good amount of ingredients that complemented each other well. Oatmeal cream pie ($4.25): black sesame & oat cookie stuffed with salty vanilla butter cream & plum jam. I didn't think it tasted all that special but it did look appetizing, similiar to an oreo pie but with different ingredients. Shrimp & garlic boiled dumplings ($12 for 6 pcs): Oishii shrimp, savory garlic soy, Sichuan chili oil, woodear mushrooms, scallion. The dumplings tastes good and I'd order again. read more

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For authentic asian, do not come here. This place is fusion but presents itself in a very asian way. The food is decent but for the prices, I wouldn't come here often. I will come back dor the pastries & dessert. That's where I felt the food was innovative in how its fuses classic pastries with asian flavors. The service was friendly but in a hyper way. I learned a lot from the server & matched the environment of hipster asian food restaurants. read more

NoodleBird - PORK & GINGER DUMPLINGS, MINCED SOY SAUCE BEEF noodles, Sesame Ginger Pork Stir Fry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is my go to for gf Asian food! Everything was absolutely delicious! 2 members of my party have Celiac disease so finding a place that has a gluten free menu options clearly labeled was amazing! Staff were friendly and informative, especially about allergies. I cannot recommend this place enough, so yummy! read more

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I haven't dined in, but it's nice to have a delivery option and the food is generally excellent. Pork & Ginger Dumplings are clearly house-made and some of the best dumplings you'll ever find with great texture and flavors. Char Siu is great and works very well in the Char Siu Bun. And the Egg Tarts are amazing with perfect texture and custardy goodness, my wife prefers a bit less "char" but that's what you get with a nice wood-fired oven and these remind me of the best Portuguese Egg Tarts I've ever had. Noodle dishes have been hit or miss for me and the Charcoal Chicken is good, but I could eat the Dumplings, Char Siu Bun, and Egg Tarts every day of the week and never get tired of them. I'm rounding up to 5 stars because there ain't many places that have such perfectly executed crave-able offerings like NoodleBird. read more

Wow! Great food, atmosphere and staff. A definite restaurant to add to your rotation!

Takeout or dine in always an amazing dining experience. Cool spot on Diversey with a friendly knowledgeable staff. Great flavors and textures in every dish from sweet to savory. Dumplings are a go to but have never been let down with the specials. Easy ordering in a funky and eclectic atmosphere. Love this spot. read more

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Oh my god this place was SO good!! The restaurant is adorable, and they have an outdoor patio space, too! You order at the counter or on your phone at the table. We ordered the vegan dinner for two, plus the sangria and the malort drink. The sangria was yummy and not too sweet. I loved the malort drink too, with the grapefruit and cinnamon. The vegan dinner was soooo good. I did the math and you save like $8 ish by ordering the meal vs everything separate. Basically you get the dessert for free, which I think is worth it because the mochi was amazing. You get two appetizers, the cabbage salad and the fritters. The sauce the fritters came with was amazing! The chili noodles were my favorite. The noodles are made in house and they're huge, and the spicy peanut sauce is to die for. I will definitely be coming back here! read more

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I've been wanting to stop in at NoodleBird for a while now. I'm not sure exactly wha to really think of this place. Upon entering they greet you and invite you to grab a table. You could order at the counter or order on your phone at your table. They have a station where you can grab your utensils, napkins and water. They do take the food to your table though. I'm honestly not a big fan of this type of set up. It seems like a lot of places are doing this now. We ordered their Char Siu BBQ Heritage Pork. The pork was marinated in a Cantonese style bbq sauce, and grilled over charcoal. It was served with coconut rice, and a charred scallion. The pork was very flavorful. I'm a big rice guy and I have to say I was excited this coconut rice and was really disappointed. It was dry, boring and lacked flavor. I got a hint of coconut, but a huge miss on this rice. Don't think I would order this again. We also ordered their Pork & Ginger Dumplings. These were amazingly delicious. The dumplings were filled with Berkshire pork, and served with a very tasty garlic soy sauce, Sichuan chili-garlic oil, mushrooms and scallions. I would ordered these again and again. I can definitely see myself returning very soon. read more

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Came here and had some pretty good casual Asian food. It's good for a few drinks and of course noodles. NoodleBird also has more on the menu including rice. Fun atmosphere that's good in the middle of the day or late. The prices are pretty good on most things. Basically this area has a lot of Mexican places but this is one of the few that are Asian. I heard about it and we thought to check it out. This isn't some dumpy place as it might have appeared from the outside, but rather it has a casual hip atmosphere with a large bar pricing most of the seating. Got seated at the bar and scanned the codes. There's a pretty good cocktails list. It's about $12 for a cocktail. The Jungle Bird was a good one. It's a tropical flavor. This is made with Demerara syrup, house made wild citrus liqueur, lime, pineapple, and rum. As far as the food, it was noodles of course. We got the House Made Hand Rolled Fat Rice Noodles. It's $10 for a bowl. This vegetarian item includes smoked shiitake mushroom chili crisps and steamed chili peanuts. Good stuff to drink and eat. If you like noodles then for sure come and get some. There's mild or hot flavors plus a few items okay for vegans and vegetarians. read more

NoodleBird - Jungle Bird And The House Made Hand Rolled Fat Rice Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Postmates delivered us some fantastic food from here. Everything arrived securely packaged, fresh, & hot: Shrimp & Garlic dumplings (my fave thing) Dan Dan Mian Bbq Pork bowl w/coconut rice (2nd fave) Macau Rice Crisp w/caramel sauce Peanut & Black Sesame Mochi Oatmeal cookie sammich The food was so good, I'd love to go to the actual restaurant. Super yum!! read more

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We had the most delicious dinner!! Almost everything we ate was gluten free which was a plus. I was so excited to get gluten free, thick rice noodles! They also had a lot of great gluten free dessert options. read more

New menu and happy hour update: great drinks at great prices. Also discounts on dump and chicken. Better value even than most fast casual places these days with inflation. Will be back soon! read more

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NoodleBird is a solid choice. We stumbled upon it while in the neighborhood and very hungry, and I was very excited to give it a try. I had high expectations given the Fat Rice pedigree, but I left a little disappointed. The space is fun, and if it had been a little cooler we would have taken a spot on the patio. You can order at the register or through their website using the QR code on the table. Service was pretty fast and very friendly. We had the pork dumplings, pork noodles, and a pair of egg custard tarts to go. Portions for the noodles and dumplings were pretty generous for the price. We generally enjoyed both dishes, but came away wanting a little more flavor and complexity. We needed to take advantage of their house hot sauces to add some dimension to the dishes. Egg custard tarts are a rare treat, so I was especially excited - but they were not as crispy as I hoped, and the custard was a little too savory for my personal taste. Though, to be fair, some crispness might have been lost in transit, so they might be much better eaten on the spot. I would return to NoodleBird, especially to have some of the more interesting looking specials (sold out when we were there) and cocktails. However, I wouldn't make a special trip. Again, it's a solid choice but won't get added to my regular rotation. read more

NoodleBird - Pork and Ginger Boiled Dumplings (minus one); nice tender wrappers but filling a little one-note - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food and ambiance. Had multiple small plates. All were good. Lamb hand pie and shrimp dumplings were exceptional. Decent brunch prices for sharing of small plates that were high quality read more

I expected to really like NoodleBird but was disappointed. Pork & ginger dumplings Very good. Lots of flavor, tasty sauce a the bottom. I love dumplings... who doesn't? Girlfriend got a non-alcoholic drink that she liked Ginger cabbage salad Super lame. The cabbage was cut into big pieces as opposed to shredded. Because of this, there wasn't enough surface area for the thin dressing to cling to it. The dressing just dripped off, so you're just eating a big bowl of rough-chopped cabbage. The dressing was tasty but either it needs to be thicker or the cabbage needs to be shredded so they'll stay together. Fat noodles with minced beef The noodles were good, they were fat and enjoyable, but overwhelmed the beef by a long shot. They had no flavor, and any sauce just dripped off of them so you're just eating a mouthful of plan noodles. The flavor of the beef was good but there was way too many noodles for that little beef. Somehow you need to get flavor to stick to those noodles and that didn't happen. Ambiance was good. We sat at the bar. The waiter was nice but after not coming back for a while we ordered at the counter, no prob, it was busy. A little on the loud side for me, but not a big deal. I don't plan to go back. read more

We came on a weeknight and the place wasn't too busy. We got a couple dishes and shared them. Out of everything we had, the spicy smoky chicken fried rice was my favorite, and the char siu pork was my least favorite. I found the pork to be too sweet. We also tried the snickerdoodle and peppermint whoopie pie, which were good. Overall, this is a really solid fast casual place. read more

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Char Siu was dry and chewy, with not much flavor. Half Chicken was fine, but wouldn't think twice about it. Cabbage Salad dressing was way too salty. Got 5 of the desserts, they were ok (with some way better than others). Both either didn't have enough salt or way too much. Pastel de Nata were whatever. Overall, not impressed. read more

First timer review. Went on a Friday night around 7pm and maybe waited for a few minutes to get a table for 3 (reasonable wait time) since they don't take reservations. It's a small place so they have bar seating and a few small tables. You can order either at the register or via QR code. Everything is pretty much self-service as far as placing your order, getting water and utensils. We ordered the spicy smokey chicken fried rice and the special lamb noodles. Both dishes were a bit disappointing. The fried rice had no spice and no flavor. I was expecting more of a traditional fried rice feel and taste. The unbelievable hot sauce is not spicy at all and doesn't have a taste. The lamb noodles were full of peppercorn flavor that makes your tongue tingly and numb. Customer service was good, but the food didn't meet our expectations. I don't believe I will return to try other items on the menu. read more

Ordered noodle bird for lunch today. I had the Char Su pork. The pork was cooked nicely and had a nice grilled aroma. The rice was sticky and had some coconut flavor. Veggies pared well with the meal. Definitely a decent, healthy option. The cost for the amount of food was a bit high for lunch, but the quality of the food was pretty high. I will definitely order again to try the grilled chicken. read more

NoodleBird - Char Siu Pork - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Noodlebird is such a great find! I found them online while doing research for restaurants around the Chicago area. They are an Asian fusion restaurant mixing Chinese (Cantonese/Hong Kong) with a twist. We arrived during lunch hour and it wasn't busy on a Sunday morning. Once you are seated, there is a QR code you scan, order and pay and they would bring you the food. We ordered: - Half Charcoal Chicken - 2PC egg custard tart - Beef Noodle - Smoky Spicy chicken fried rice For 2 people, this was more than enough food. We had the beef noodle & fried rice to go and ate it for dinner. WOW! The charcoal chicken was delicious! Half a chicken of large bbq breast and leg over coconut rice. The egg tart was flaky outside but warm and soft on the inside. The beef noodle was my personal favorite! It is hand pulled there top with beef. You can add jalapeno if you like it hot! The spicy chicken fried rice was also bomb! I feel like you cant go wrong with any dish here and if you are looking for Asian fusion..this is the spot to stop by! read more

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Decided to stop in and get my food to go. I heard great things about NoodleBird and wanted to give them a try. The ambiance is intimate but not pretentious and the staff were very welcoming. I opted for the char siu pork and the banana chocolate bread pudding situation that the host recommended. Honestly some of the best and freshest char siu I've had. It was juicy and full of flavor. I appreciated how tender it was and the variety of hot sauces were a welcomed flavor kick. The dessert was also tasty and very rich. Be warned this char siu is a little more priced than then the mom & pop BBQ spot but worth it. read more

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