Shokran Moroccan Restaurant is proof that a place does not have to be fancy to be unforgettable. The restaurant is a simple, comfortable space filled with Moroccan decor, and the entire experience feels rooted in authenticity. The owner, who is directly from Morocco, has a straight-faced demeanor but is genuinely one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Now let's talk about the food: next level. The Lamb Casablanca and Lamb Marrakesh are absolute standouts and easily some of the best dishes on the menu. This is home-style food made with real care. Every bite tastes intentional, proud, and full of heart. This is a great spot whether you are eating alone, on a date, or with a group of friends. Anyone who appreciates thoughtfully prepared food will leave happy. Just keep in mind it is cash only and BYOB. Bonus: you can also order it on Uber Eats. read more

I should have given 3.5 or 4 stars for this spot but due to their cash only policy, only 3 stars. The restaurant serves Moroccan food, with a wide range of choices of Tajine, Couscous and grilled stuff. In general, the food here were not pricy. Moreover, everyday it has some discounts, e.g., on Tajine Thursday the Tajine dishes are only $15. The restaurant also had many local decors. Sitting inside really made me feel as if I was having a meal in Morocco. I ordered the beet salad and Lamb Fez (lamb shank Tajine). Both dishes were generous in size. The salad tasted fresh but lacked flavor. I could hardly taste the acidity of lemon juice. The Tajine was really new to me. I only had chicken Tajine before and the ingredients were quite different from this one: the lamb shank was cooked with prunes, cinnamon, honey and caramelized onions, so that it had lots of sweetness (in fact, a bit too sweet for me). It was topped with some hard boiled eggs and almonds. Try blending the egg yolk with the sauce/broth and having it with the lamb. The almonds added some crisp ones to the fork-tender meat. Food came out in reasonable time but other than that, the service was so-so. While there was an ATM machine, when I asked about payment methods, they did not inform me of it; nor did my server inform me of the cash-only policy. I ended up getting cash from a shopping center ~1 mile from the restaurant... read more

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Authentic Moroccan restaurant that serves delicious meals in a wonderful atmosphere. Place is cash only, so be ready read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Being Moroccan myself, I can confidently say this place is a SURE BET. The harira is EXCELLENT, especially during the cold winter months. The royal couscous is, in my opinion, one of the best choices on the menu. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and extremely flavorful, the merguez sausage tasted just like the ones in Morocco, and the chicken added that extra touch so you can enjoy a bit of every meat. The couscous is served with its broth on the side, which you can pour over the dish, making it incredibly flavorful and juicy. The vegetables were fresh and high quality. My friend ordered the kefta and egg tagine, which was also extremely delicious and comforting, with a rich tomato sauce. And let's not even start on the Moroccan pastries, they were the perfect sweet touch to the meal. The staff was incredibly welcoming and kind. I recommend this restaurant 1000% if you want to experience the true flavors of Morocco in Chicago. read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Shokran is the kind of restaurant you try once and want to come back again and again. I ordered the lamb shank, and it was absolutely incredible the meat melted in my mouth, and the flavors were out of this world. It was my first time trying lamb with sweet prunes, almonds, and egg, and it was a delicious meal! I also had a side of rice and some mint tea, both were great. The food and service were amazing. read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Of the four Moroccan places we have tried in Chicago, this one comes out on top. Welcoming and competent staff turn out a tasty array of favorites. Competent, delightful, and authentic if not a culinary moonshot, a great place to practice your French. read more

This was my first time trying out Morrocan cuisine. It had very good reviews. The inside was very beautiful. They had an adequate amount of seating. You can find street parking nearby. Service was good. Prices were standard for being in Chicago. Portion sizes were sufficient for two people. We ordered lamb fez and merguez. They were equally very tasty and filling. Lamb fez has a big piece of lamb in a stew with prunes, cinnamon, almonds, and honey. Hard boiled eggs are served with it. The lamb was cooked well, meat was very tender and juicy. Merguez is a dish with homemade sausage stuffed with ground lamb and beef. They're on top of couscous and vegetables. Sausage was bursting with flavor. Lamb and beef is such a great combination. read more

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Amazing authentic food and the best Service can't wait to come back again we also loved that it's BYOB read more

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Best food in the world, they should get a bigger location or expand the one they have

A year ago we travelled to Morocco and fell in love with the country, the people, the culture, the music and the food. We were looking for a special place for our wedding anniversary, and Husband suggested we go to Shokran, a Moroccan restaurant at 4027 West Irving Park Road in Chicago. Neither of us knew anything about it, but the photos of the food and the restaurant both looked interesting. We are SO glad we took a chance. The storefront is larger than it appears from the street, with three very different and welcoming rooms. Ahmed, our waiter, was pleasant, personable and helpful. And the food ~ absolutely delicious. We both chose the May special, a small chicken bastilla and a choice of one of three chicken tangines. My order was the Chicken Fes, which consisted of plump, tender apricots and chicken in a heavenly sauce. H chose a savory Chicken Casablanca, which had potatoes and olives - perfectly cooked with a tasty sauce. While we waited for our food to arrive, we enjoyed homemade pita with olive salad and drank delicious mint tea. Truly a little jewel. We can hardly wait to come back ~ and this time we'll bring friends. read more

We returned to Shokran after 10 years spent out of state and we were not disappointed. The food, service, music, and overall atmosphere were equally great. And we had the mint tea of course. Only downside is that it is cash only but this was a minor inconvenience to us. Well done. read more

Just has a delicious dinner at Shokran. I highly recommend the mint tea, chicken bastilla, and tagines! Place is BYOB and has very reasonable prices. I cannot wait to return and bring more people! Just a heads up, it's cash only. Come prepared or they have an ATM inside. read more

The food was so delicious. A small friendly place to dine. We will definitely visit again.

Our Moroccan server was great! Very polite, funny and engaged, perhaps he was the owner or family? It was clear he really cared about his food and sharing it with us, educating us, and welcoming us. The decor is nice, we sat in a back room that had fabrics hanging from the ceiling that made it very cozy. Finally, the food was outstanding! I had lamb fez and the table shared a chicken bastilla. Both were very interesting as well as delicious! I will be back very soon with my partner who I know will love it! read more

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Wonderful place tucked away on Irving east of Rockwell. Friendly staff, awesome food - love the decor! Highly recommend!

Wonderful tasty food delivered directly to the hotel. Unfortunately, I still had to get some work done for next day's presentation - hence having to drop plans to get out for dinner. I ordered an Uber Eat takeout from Shokran Moroccan - and I was not disappointed. Loved the Sweet Lamb Couscous which was simply wonderful all around (and provided a help line (see below*). The portion was very generous and the pita bread cold probably have been skipped. And I have to admit that I went back to nibble a bit on the remaining couscous as I continued to work... Beyond that, the Shrimp with lots of garlic in spiced tomato-chili pepper sauce was delicious. And last, the Shokran Salad - a mixture of greens, apples, raisins, walnuts and a (a bit sparse) dressing - was very refreshing and provided the "healthy balance". *PS: Even though I requested utensils, there were none provided. Yes, I could have requested some from the hotel, but by the time the food would have been cold. Hence, I had to use the bones of the lamb to serve as spoon. Fortunately, the meet was immediately coming off the bone such that it became a reasonable utensil - so long as nobody watched!!!!!! read more

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Food was good, not great like the Tagine we ate in Morocco. Service is good and only cash excepted. So you have to have cash to eat at this restaurant. read more

This was our first time trying Moroccan food. We drove 2 hours to check this place out. The experience was great. Our server, Aimad, was wonderful. He was so patient and helped us with recommendations. He had some great stories of his own life to share with us, which I enjoyed. Although this cuisine is not something I would probably crave, I enjoyed trying the many dishes we ordered. Everything was beautifully presented. I have nothing to compare it to, as it was my first Moroccan experience, so I can't exactly rate it on flavor. We enjoyed our visit. read more

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This place definitely lived up to all the hype! Warm, wonderful ambiance for a group! They even gave us a private little area on a not too busy Saturday night! The bastilla was definitely a unique must-get item. Everything we got was so tender and well-cooked. The complimentary pita, sauce, and olives were good too. Friendly service and reasonable prices, especially since it's BYOB. CASH ONLY, there is an ATM there. read more

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I have been here once and decided to reintroduce myself. I can tell you I love the Moroccan Theme and definitely the Moroccan food. Lamb stew under a Tangine is amazing. The flavors weren't overwhelming but delicious. There wasn't too much or too little of anything. We enjoyed both the Lamb and Chicken stews. Highly recommended. read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Lamb stew with potatoes under Tangine - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I can never say enough good things about this place. Great food and service. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. Support these smaller restaurants! I know I don't want to live in a future where all we have left is fast food. The staff is very knowledgeable about what they are serving, so any questions you have are answered with no problem. Give them a try! read more

I love this place my favorite Moroccan food in the city. I've studied abroad in Morocco before and this is about as close authentic as you can possibly get in Chicago. The person who told me about this place was my Moroccan friend. we came here for my birthday and my family typically are very picky eaters but they ended up loving it. The star of the night was the mint tea. The waiter was also super awesome. We talked about Morocco for a little bit And that made me happy. read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Fantastic, cozy restaurant a bit hidden east of the Kennedy. Amazing food, amazing service! Everything we had was delicious! The veggie sampler platter, the Sweet Chicken over Couscous, and the Chicken couscous was amazing! Finished up with their signature sweet mint tea which hit the spot. Give this place a try, you will not regret it! Thank you for the good food and the amazing hospitality. We will be back soon! Note that this is a BYOB, cash only restaurant. They do have an ATM on premise, just in case. read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Sweet Chicken (chicken, carmelized onions, raisins and slivered almonds) over couscous - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Enjoyable experience and tasty food, service was great . Make sure to bring cash. Worth a try

My first experience with Moroccan food. What a revelation! The Chicken Bastila was encased in a delicately flaky pastry. To die for. The Lamb Fez was falling-off-the-bone good, in a perfectly balanced sauce with prunes, cinnamon, almonds, and honey. The Sweet Chicken, on a bed of light couscous, was equally balanced. Flavored with raisins, caramelized onions, and almonds. The service was gracious. We were so busy enjoying the experience that I forgot to take photos. read more

Met up with some friends for dinner on the Sunday night of Labor Day weekend and the restaurant was quiet and the food was fantastic. Highly recommended it. I had the lamb Fez and it was superb. read more

My wife and I discovered we could order delivery from here last night (I know, not doing the cuisine justice) and yet still... I'm happy / obligated to report that it was the best delivery meal I have had in years. Maybe at all. It still holds up well through delivery. And I have to also say that after having favorite Moroccan places in NYC in mind (Cafe Mogador, for example), this was right up there. Sincerely can't wait to continue working through the menu. A+ read more

Was in a mood for some Moroccan food and was glad that I was within Shokran's delivery radius. I am fully blown away by how much the food tastes like it does in Morocco. Often restaurants dumb down recipes or skip ingredients to Americanize the dishes. Shokran didn't do that. The mixed grill of chicken and lamb kebabs, sausage, and merguez was delicious. None of the meat was dry and you can taste the spices. While the spicy potatoes were not peppery, they were full of flavor. The couscous with beans and raisin were a nice accompaniment and I'm hooked on their hummus. When life resumes some semblance of normalcy, I will have to go for a sit-down because these dishes deserve a proper encore. read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Mixed Grill, Pilaf, Vegetables, Spicy Potatoes - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The service and food was all absolutely amazing . Our server was very knowledgeable about Morocco and shared history, photos and experiences. The sweet lamb was our favorite, but the kefta tagine and chicken kabobs were also fantastic. Honesty, there was nothing we did not love! BYOB charge is only $5. We will definitely be back! read more

When an ethnic restaurant (in the U.S.A) deep dives into the food of the country they're representing and can bring the look, flavor, texture, and aroma their food has back home, they have accomplished a lot. That's exactly what Shokran has done with their version of Morrocian food; it's like sitting in a Cafe in Marrakech eating your dinner and listening to Andalusi classical music. They did a very good job, painting this picture for you! On this night at Shokran, my wife and I had: *Bastille- which is a traditional dish of baked phyllo dough stuffed with a layer of chicken, a layer of eggs cooked in a special sauce *Merguez - Homemade beef and lamb sausage grilled to perfection and served with Dijon mustard *Kefta - Moroccan meatballs simmered in a Moroccan style tomato sauce *Veggi Sampler - their house appetizers with carrots, bakola, zaalouk and taktouka *Pita bread with kalamata olives Everything they brought out to us was delicious. We both really enjoyed this dinner. Shokran is cash only and B.Y.O.B., but this is just a minor inconvenience, seeing how really good and authentic their food is to their homeland. read more

I got the opportunity to try out Moroccan cuisine. Small gathering for a get together, and I didn't know what to expect. It's a busy intersection here in Chicago, so it would be tough to find parking. Small corner place, almost missed it. Just walking in, oooh the smells of the food! Mmmm, you felt comfort of home cooked meal. This visit, I have started my Lenten journey of no meat until Easter (no red meat, pork or chicken). Complimentary pita bread served with a red sauce - delicious, and if you like black olives - I do, it is also given. Yummy! So it revved up my appetite. I went for the Vegetable Tangine- description with artichoke hearts - SOLD!! I also got the Shrimp Appetizer to make it a bit more filling meal. Now, the flavors in this app were sooooo delicious. We are going to come back so that I can try more dishes. Can't wait! read more

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In this area there are plenty of not-so-great Mediterranean restaurants. Shokran is the exception. On a recent outing where a group of family shared appys, entrees, sides and tea. Every item ordered was superb. Even the sides which had rudimentary ingredients, every dish was seasoned and prepared expertly. Everyone was wowed and ate their fill. *Some menu items have a very basic description. Don't allow that to sway you from trying something different. Two entrees the fam weren't sure to try, which intrigued me: the sweet lamb (served over a bed of couscous w/ sautéed raisins & onions) and chicken bastilla. The bastilla is an appetizer. A meld of savory with a hint of sweet. It shouldn't be missed. Two details to know in advance; are they byob and are they now accepting credit cards. Last, there was one waiter which acted like a prick. Disrespectful and would not pay full attention. Maybe it was an off night for him or he just lacks customer courtesy. The rest of the staff however were amiable and added to the pleasure of the experience. I have to get carryout soon and share their awesome! read more

Great little neighborhood restaurant, delicious lamb dishes from tagines to couscous. Very reasonably priced, but cash only (ATM there) and BYOB. Pleasant and friendly service. read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Dinner with the fam... - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Much bigger place than I expected. The outside is very unassuming but the service food are great. Highly recommended.

I came here with high hopes - I used to live in Philly and went to an absolutely amazing Moroccan place and I feared my memory of that food would not be met. However the food was just as delightful as I remembered. We ordered the chicken bastilla as an appetizer and it was amazing - essentially a chicken pastry with powdered sugar and cinnamon. We also ordered the sweet lamb which came with couscous and various fried fruit - also a winner. The side dish of roasted vegetables was not great - it was undercooked. Finally we ordered the Moroccan mint tea which was sweetened and delicious. Final shout out for the service: I sat in the front and it was quite cold and they allowed me to move to a warmer area - twice! They were so nice and accommodating. One thing I wish I knew - it's BYOB! read more

What an absolute gem this place is. The service was fantastic and the food was equally good. We had a variety of dishes including appetizers of the eggplant, spicy potatoes and moroccan mint tea to start off. Our meals included the lamb with couscous, lamb stew and the vegetarian grilled veggies. The restaurant is cash only, does not serve alcohol (but you can bring your own) And did not have any desserts. But those things were inconsequential in my review since the food was so good, and the insight from the owner about food preparation and traditions made it especially enjoyable. read more

I love love Moroccan food. Veggie platter, Lamb Marrakech, mixed grill, chicken Casablanca. Mint tea!!! Ahhhhhh

This isn't merely a place to eat; it's an experience. First, the owner and staff are beyond attentive and personable. He takes pride in his food and welcomes you as if you're visiting his home. The food is fantastic. Even my teen daughter, who never compliments much said, "This is some good food." The owner goes through an intricate process of making authentic Moroccan mint tea. We had the vegetable appetizer (must try/unique and flavorful), hummus, meatballs and the chicken bastilla (daughter's favorite) for appetizers. We had the Fez lamb (my favorite), a side of spicy potatoes (11 yr old son's favorite), merguez sausage (husband's favorite) and the salmon. Try the mint tea! Order several dishes. Good to just try it all family-style if you wish. read more

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They only take cash. Service was slllllooowwww. (We were one of 3 tables in the place. The people that sat down after us were served much faster). They served also forgot one of our appetizers. The chicken bastila was very good. So is the mint tea. The rest of meal went downhill fast. My lamb was tender but had no flavor whatsoever. The mixed grill had some good points, and some flavorless points (2 of the lamb options were tough and flavorless). Very little veggies served. Overall, our meal was bland and the service was just too inattentive. I wouldn't choose to come here again. read more

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Great service. Hot fresh delicious food. Amazing flavors and nice people. Cash only. Delicious tea, too.