Del Seoul - Chicago Sometimes the best food finds happen…read morewhen you're simply walking by and your nose says, "Wait a minute... what's cooking in there?" That's exactly how we ended up at Del Seoul! We were walking by, saw the food, smelled all that goodness, and knew we had to stop. Even one of the diners told us the food was good and that we would enjoy it. That was all the confirmation we needed! Del Seoul is a quaint little spot with a dining area that isn't very large, along with additional seating on the side. When you enter, you place your order at the counter. One thing to know if you're dining with a group: everyone in your party must be present when ordering. We had a group of four, and they prepared a table for us. Ordering was easy, and Reilly was very friendly and helpful, which made our first visit even better. We started with the Kimchi Fries for the table. I didn't really taste much of the kimchi flavor, but the fries were still good. We also grabbed a bottle of Mango Soju to share. It wasn't overly sweet, and we decided shots were the way to go. Cheers! For my meal, I ordered the Bulgogi Bento Box, which came with grilled, thinly sliced flatiron steak with sautéed onions, an egg and scallion omelette, mixed greens with ginger vinaigrette, and steamed rice. The bulgogi was the star for me. The steak was tender, flavorful, and very tasty, and everything in the bento box worked well together. Definitely a satisfying meal! What started as a simple walk-by turned into a delicious Chicago food stop. If you're a Chicago native or visiting the city like I am, give Del Seoul a try. Sometimes you just have to follow the aroma! Five stars from me!

This is a casual counter-service spot where you order first, grab a seat, and they bring the food…read moreto your table. The vibes were laid back and perfect for a quick meal. 7/10. Service was great. They explained where everything was. 8/10. The tacos were good, but nothing really stood out. 7/10. They were a little too heavy on the slaw and mayo for my taste. The Sesame-Chili Shrimp Taco was my favorite. The shrimp stayed crispy and had the best flavor. The Sambal Fish Taco was a little soggy, while the Kalbi, BBQ Pork, and BBQ Chicken were all on the drier side. I honestly still prefer traditional Mexican tacos over these. The K-Town Chicken Wings (7.5/10) were my favorite item. They weren't breaded, but the sweet soy, chili, and garlic glaze was delicious. The skin had a nice firm bite, which I really liked.

We walked in late on a Saturday afternoon and seated right away. The vibe is super cute. I really…read morelike the decor in there. We got the soup dumplings, the fried eggplant, and the shrimp fried rice to share because we were having dinner in a couple hours so we didn't want to fill up and it was the perfect amount of food and actually super tasty. Highly recommend!

Phenomenal soup dumplings and the restaurant decor/atmosphere was much nicer than I expected. This…read morewould definitely be a great spot for a date. I tried the both the pork and shrimp and they were equally as flavorful and delicious. Only docking one star because the price point is a bit high - approx $12-$14 for 4 soup dumplings (for reference you can get the same portion in China for $2 ) This place is also known as "soup dumplings and more"

Food was good Wish I got ramen but I got the turtle thing…read moreEverything else was good Got seated next to fish Got dessert at the end

I thought I'd stumbled upon a hidden gem, unfortunately, the experience was not bedazzling. It…read morecomes down to a question of balance so thoroughly across the board this applies even to their service. I was able to try the Crabmeat Wontons [crab rangoons], Ronin Maki, and Unagi Nashi. What I liked about the Wontons was that they were fresh from the fryer, and there was a fair amount of adequately crabby filling, seemingly sans-pollock. For those who like their rangoons with sweetness, they are served with a side of marmalade; a respite from tired jarred sweet and sours! However, the dough was thick and dense, effectively replacing something thin and delicate with a Japanese tortilla! The Unagi Nashi was the favorite from the night. The rice, eel, and pear slices all worked wonderfully together! The flavor notes were savory and sweet, and I could have sworn it was a little toasty too. 10/10, no notes. I cannot say the same for the Ronin Maki, for this roll was Wakamono's undoing. A little lemon with its a bright jab of acid and zest, too much and everything is overpowered while the unsuspecting eater makes sour faces, me in this case. When it comes to what remains, it was nothing special. The fish was okay, but the combination was uninteresting and uninspired. It wasn't great that the roll had seemingly a double-helping of rice. This experience showed a flaw with the service. Yes, the server worked diligently so that my cup would never go empty, to the point of being borderline overbearing. Now, when I was asked how I was liking the Ronin, and I said I wasn't, I found it wasn't as simple as sending it back. If I change it to something more pricey, I pay the difference - fair enough. However, if I go for a lower priced item, the bill doesn't lower. I understand the moral hazard, but it's a *curious* strategy instead of removing the item, and letting the customer order something (or nothing) else. Closing notes: The vibe inside is dark and intimate, with music playing at a reasonable volume - add some white tablecloths and we've entered romantic territory. The prices are reasonable relative to the quantity of product, only unfortunately not the quality. Final verdict: Wakamono's seeming obsession with carbs and lemons results in a product which doesn't agree with my taste. Good prices and service get credit, but the product was lackluster and poorly executed.

We ate at Bites for a late lunch before an evening Cubs game. Both of our meals were delicious.read more

Wow what a great local place. Amazing food duck bao bao best ever. Happy hour the best in lake…read moreview. Highly recommend

Joys is a neighborhood staple in my opinion! My go to for good warm comfort food all times of the…read moreyear. This go around I tried the Phuket noodles and loved them. Never met a Crab Rangoon I didn't like, Joys was no exception, I do think they'd be better fresh in the restaurant but they still maintain a decent amount of crunch to-go. Never been quoted more than a 15 minute pickup time, but I'd add a little extra time on a weekend. Be back soon!

This was my first time at Joy's, and I had a wonderful time! We were seated right away, and the…read moreservers were very attentive. The restaurant was very quiet, as we went on a Tuesday evening. They gave us time to look at the menu, and then came over with waters and to take our orders. We ordered the veggie rolls to share, my friend ordered the chick pad Thai, and I ordered the pad see ewe. Everything was delicious!

I've always done take out here because it's close to my home. I get the same appetizers and they…read moretake special requests on sushi seriously. They have never messed it up and I really appreciate that. Staff is friendly and very helpful. There was a monsoon that started around 1:30 today and the hostess was kind enough to offer me a garbage bag to cover the brown shopping bags I had. I have never had any of their entrees, but what I have had is consistently fresh and delicious.

My dearest little wok... you were my first everything.. my first love, my first girl,…read moreeverything....the thing i ran to when i needed comfort... Everyone warned me about you but i chose to not listen to them... i trusted you little wok... but yet still you betrayed me like no other ... i defended you blindly even turned my back on my friends & family because i trusted you ... But then i found out your dirty little secret little wok.... how long did you think you could hide it from me ... Taking off late at night, Not replying for hours, canceling plans, bailing out of going to Brian's 3rd wedding ... it all became clear what you were up to... the betrayal you were doing to me ... You weren't actually little wok... YOU WERE SECRETLY PANDA EXPRESS THIS WHOLE TIME......... From my first bite of orange chicken i knew something was up ... my friends, my family they knew too ... but you reassured me little wok that it was just the spices ... against all odds i defended you telling my mother she had no flavor palette and was stereotyping ... Till one day ... she brought you home little wok.. or so she said.. as i began digging my teeth into you ... she looked at me and told me the cold hard true... this wasn't little wok this was panda express... I choked on my orange chicken... gagging in fear and disgust that you would do that to me... lying like the past 6 months of our time spent together meant nothing...how could you..?? Goodbye little wok.... or should i say panda express... you have betrayed and lied to me for the last time ... next time i want a date with a cheap whore i'll just go to panda express myself instead of being lied to ...at least i will know what im paying for ...

This place has been around for 35 years and it's been the same cook for all that time!! it's such a…read morecozy spot right near Wrigleyville so you can go after our Cubs game. All the workers are super nice and passionate about being more than just a restaurant. I really enjoyed the spicy shrimp and wonton soup. It was a very light broth , which I enjoy because I could drink a lot of it. Another standout was the crazy beef! It had a nice kick, but nothing too strong! For the hot pepper noodle I really enjoyed that and it was different than a pad Thai that you would get at a different restaurant. It was nice to switch it up for once.

The food at Penny's was very comforting and felt almost like a home cooked meal. I really enjoyed…read moretheir chicken noodle soup since it had a nice sweet and salty broth; I also thought the chicken was very moist and flavorful. We never had thin noodles like this in chicken noodle, but it paired so perfectly; they gave a lot too! We also got the wonton soup with bbq pork, and it was a little more underwhelming than the chicken noodle. The broth was a little bland, and I felt like the noodles didn't hold any flavor. I will say that the chicken noodle is what they're known for, so you just try it! The service was very nice and friendly. They greeted us right away and make sure to check in on us. The ambiance was very cozy, and it's a small noodle shop on the corner. It's near Wrigleyville, so you can explore the neighborhood after.

The food was very good and the portions were large, took half my meal home. The staff was amazing…read moreand friendly. Kamil was our server, he explained the menu, was knowledgeable and overall had a awesome personality! I love when a server talks to you like a person and not just a customer.

Really nice place friendly environment…read more I've ordered takeout and I got the specials that were $12. the pork noodles I can't remember the name, but they were noodles with pork and bean sprouts. they were very tasty but on the greasy side and the pork pieces were very very dry. The Korean spicy chicken. Tasty but on the greasy side. Panang Curry Ribeye beef. Pretty good but beef was tough not tender otherwise ok This is a nice place if you're in the area, but I don't think I would travel to come here. There's so many other great Thai restaurants in the city but this is nice in a pinch or if you're in the neighborhood.

Amazing fare; friendly staff; casual, store front location. A neighborhood victory!…read more Comfortable ambiance, every menu selection the four of us chose was "some of the best food I've had in Chicago".

Maybe we ordered food on an off Friday night or maybe it was because it was takeout, but I'd…read moredescribe the food as affordable, but very bland. The papaya salad was spicy but otherwise terribly bland. Nam tok was also not good and kind of flat and flavorless. The meat sticks were good and so was the pad kee mao. The basil duck was dry and tough and also pretty flavorless. The best part of the meal was the rice that came with the duck - it was actually quite perfect. Not sure if we would try in person - was pretty disappointed.

Ohhh geeez, this place is a rare gem. Their food is cooked to perfection! Sadly, they only do…read morecatering and you can only order each dish for 10 or more, but wait ...wait there's hope here. 1) Their dishes are reasonably priced. Beef that you want to savor every bite and pause to think about how you will feel when your plate is empty will only cost you $50 for 10 servings - that's cheap! The way the food tastes is not. 2) If you have a family of three to five and you select two dishes they will range for 30-50 each. Your left overs will give you two or three very tasty meals per person, so that makes this an excellent special occasion treat for the average family. 3) They have Louisiana Creole food (yeah, where else do they use the word Creole besides Louisiana, I know), and Indonesian food both of which are hard to come by in Illinois or Indiana the two of them together gives this restaurant a special place in a foodies heart. Look you have to try this place. You won't be disappointed.

This is only my second Yelp review but I use it extensively…read more I was visiting Chicago this past weekend to see my best friend from college become a Dutch citizen (his mother's Dutch). In order to help celebrate this very special moment in his life, I made a reservation at Vincent, which I had been to before and really enjoyed. The day of the reservation, one of the staff from Vincent called to let me know that on the first Sunday of the month they hold a rijsttafel and wondered if I would still like to keep my reservation. I said absolutely, always having wanted to try this aspect of Dutch/Indonesian cuisine and I thought my friend would be thrilled. Well, we both were~! I've traveled fairly extensively throughout SE Asia and am a member of the James Beard House in New York City, so I don't mess around when it comes to food. Not only was everything incredibly fresh and well-spiced but also delicious. I had the absolute best rendition of beef satay that I've ever encountered--which to me was thrilling. Better still, one of the owners of The Rice Table really went out of her way to explain each of the myriad dishes and to make sure we understood the tradition behind a rijsttafel, including the all you-can-eat aspect and the expectation that the guests should linger over the food and stay as long as they'd like. She checked in on us a few times and could not have been more hospitable. In short, a really great place and very much worth the price (I believe it was $55 per person). I highly recommend. T