They are still serving up great ramen. We tried: - Fried…read moreGarlic Chicken (sweet) - Mashed (bun) - Paitan Shio Ramen - Paitan Shio with Fukuoka Roasted Garlic Ramen I realized I didn't take a picture of the ramen until it was half gone, so I can say with confidence it was good. It was more than enough for two people. Definitely recommend if you haven't been.

This was very good ramen!! I ordered on doordash and the broth and noodles came separated so it was…read moresuper easy to reheat in a pot on the stove! I got the vegan ramen and the broth was still creamy and delicious! The noodles were also great, but I do wish there were a few more veggies / toppings. Definitely want to go to the restaurant next time I try Oiistar and get other items on the menu.

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.

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.

Serai is now at Kapitan. The shared space has plenty of seating. The staff is nice…read more I had their Roti Canai and Nasi Lamak. Both dishes were super flavorful and had such depth. They probably have the best Malaysian food in the city. I highly recommend you give them a try!

Came in for a quick bite; love the fact they doing a cuisine twist turning Chicago's beloved food…read more(the hotdog). I had to try the duck dog. It didn't disappoint in any way; The sausage had great flavor and the condiments were very complimentary. Even the bun was a perfect pair with everything. Highly recommend, and I will be coming back to try more of they're traditional dishes

Service is very friendly here…read more It was my first time eating Indonesian food. The flavors of the curry stew, the grilled mackerel, the collards, pickles and chili sauces were all delicious. Only complaint is the food was cold almost colder than room temperature. The sauces were quite spicy so be ready for the kick! The chicken skewers and durian brulee were the highlights of the meal and I wouldn't change a thing.

The service was so great, they were busy but still gave us great attention! I loved the desserts,…read morethe coconut pudding steamed cakes were a hit! I've never had them before, but it was not too sweet, which is what I love in a dessert. Also really enjoyed the tom yum it had a really nice kick! Ambience's very cozy and you can walk in Max. You have to wait around five minutes. They are known for their steamed and fried chicken called khao man Kai. I like the same version better but what I really enjoyed the chicken flavored rice. It was so flavorful and haven't had rice like that before

OVERALL: - VERY INAUTHENTIC and seasoning is off. VERY…read moreBLAND, unbalanced, and almost inedible. many dishes are too salty or too sweet. spicy is non-existent - i think it's a store for people who have never had thai food before / don't know what it is - i would not go back or recommend this place to anyone who likes authentic thai food. disappointing, bc lake view does have good thai food - if you're looking in lakeview, i highly recommend Coo Thai over this option. much more authentic, flavorful, and actually spicy (if requested) PROS: - the rice in the chicken rice is good. the chicken is ok. Hainam Chicken Rice in Chinatown is better CONS: - the flavoring are all just very strange and inauthentic. they're either too bland or too sweet or too salty. if you ask for spicy, it's still not spicy - the cucumber appetizer was TOO SWEET - the soup that comes with the chicken rice is not the typical chicken soup paired with chicken rice. it tasted like mediocre beef bouillon - the crab rangoon was inedible. it was basically all cream cheese, and the fry was too soft. it was very soggy - the pad thai and pad see ewe are... not pad thai or pad see ewe lol. they tasted like no pad thai or pad see ewe i've ever had. very bland - there are no beef or pork options for the noodles. just chicken, shrimp, tofu - the mango sticky rice was SALTY... not sweet. very strange - extremely overpriced extra sauces

Fantastic soondubu in Wicker Park/Bucktown…read more We're big fans! Also, Esther is great!!!

As a vegetarian, I usually go into Korean restaurants expecting to have one or two options to…read morechoose from, so SGD was a really pleasant surprise. What stood out most was how many vegetarian dishes could be customized, which made it feel like I actually had choices instead of settling for the only meat-free item on the menu. The Hot Stone Bowl was easily my favorite. It arrived sizzling hot and stayed that way until the last bite. The combination of rice, noodles, vegetables, and sauce made it incredibly satisfying. The Tofu Soup was another highlight--rich, comforting, perfectly balanced, and honestly felt like a warm hug in a bowl. The fried veggie dumplings were a great side, while the veggie japchae was good but not quite as memorable as the other dishes. I also wasn't expecting to love the banana milk coffee as much as I did--it ended up being one of the biggest surprises of the meal. The grapefruit matcha sparkling drink was light and refreshing as well. The service was warm and welcoming throughout, and it's clear they care about making the experience enjoyable. If you're vegetarian and have been hesitant to try Korean food, SGD is definitely worth a visit. I'll absolutely be back to explore more of the menu.

First time at Urban Belly West Loop and I'm impressed. The Korean fried chicken was…read moreexcellent--crispy, flavorful, and accompanied by truly memorable dukbokki. The rice cakes were crisp on the outside while retaining that perfect chewy texture inside. A creative, satisfying dish that I'd happily order again. I'll expect to be back soon.

Craving good asian food in the west loop? Urban belly is the place to be. They started at this…read morelocation around 2 months ago after timeout market and I'm thrilled they are back! We started with dumplings (duh!) and both the dumplings were fantastic but especially the pork mandu. Fabulous! Two us then shared the bento box and the portion size was amazing. The gochujang fried chicken was probably the crunchiest fried chicken we've eaten. The rice cake was crispy with a sweet miso glaze and was the perfect bite. The cucumber salad was refreshing with the kimchi serving as the perfect companion to the rice. Got their house passion fruit lemonade which served as a great balance of sweet and tart. The service was rapid with chef Kim doing the rounds when we were there. The ambiance is simple but welcoming. Best part the value for money here is amazing. Great portion sizes for the price.

Lugaw was so yummy! It is complimentary to whatever you order and it felt like a hug for my soul…read more  We opted to get two combos. I got the combo with spam and longanesia. The meats were done simple but had some great flavors and it all came with white rice and eggs. My husband got the combo with big bangus and tocino and he really liked both options too! The bangus was more like a crispy fish. Both combinations also come with a little chocolate pudding. There are options for an American breakfast and lunch but I am happy we got the Filipino style breakfast.  Overall the space is huge with a ton of seating and very much gives you a diner feel. The service is very quick.

Omg I knew this place was familiar--- first full day of my move to Chicago and craving---NEEDED--…read morecomforting Filipino food. I just saw I reviewed Uncle Mike's back in 2018-19.... And im doing the baby Bantus and longanisa this time, but have my sister in law with me who got the tocino/porkchop silog combo so we can share the viands. Same comforting feeling and delicious silogs! Glad my gut memory brought me back here!