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    Shokran Moroccan Restaurant

    4.4 (567 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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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.

    Olesia D.

    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.

    Anne I.

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

    Merguez, Lamb Fez
    Nick P.

    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.

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    Joshua W.

    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!

    Sweet Lamb Couscous
    Andreas K.

    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!!!!!!

    Linen I.

    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.

    Lamb stew with potatoes under Tangine
    DaChon A.

    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.

    Jazz S.

    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.

    Melissa N.

    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.

    Sweet Chicken (chicken, carmelized onions, raisins and slivered almonds) over couscous

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

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

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

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

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

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    2 years ago

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

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

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    Aba Restaurant review -- Fulton Market, Chicago…read more This was my husband and I first time visiting Aba Restaurant, and we left impressed on every count. From the moment we arrived, the service stood out. We had an 8 PM reservation, but since we were in the area early, Chris B. kindly accommodated us for an earlier seating. We settled on the rooftop deck, which set the mood with a vibrant, buzzy vibe. The service was outstanding throughout. Our waiter greeted us promptly, with a trainee at the table. (My apologies for forgetting their names). Both were exceptionally pleasant. The trainee did a superb job walking us through the menu, explaining the concept of ordering. We decided on a variety of dishes, and Aba delivered: - Wild Mushroom Hummus: A smooth earthy dish with roasted mushrooms folded into a creamy hummus, finished with truffle oil and herbs. Yummy! - Tuna & Watermelon: A refreshing pairing of tender tuna balanced with juicy watermelon, cucumber, pomergrant seeds and mint. Loved it! - Green Chili Shrimp: Served in a metal dish used for escargo. The shrimp were covered by breadcrumbs and lots of butter with a slight kick to it. Great for dipping your bread in. It did not disappoint! - Pan Seared Halibut: A perfectly seared, delicate fillet, moist and flaky that highlighted the fish's clean, buttery profile. And from the cocktail menu, the Aloe? It's Me. It has a kick to it. Loved it too. Everything was excellent--the food was inventive and delicious, the service was great and the rooftop ambiance added a memorable layer to the evening. Highly recommended for a refined yet relaxed Chicago dining experience.

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    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    1.4 miAlbany Park
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    Avec - Chicago

    4.3(2.6k reviews)
    6.5 miWest Loop, Near West Side
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    Overall experience was great! Made a reservation online and sat at a shared table. Went for a…read moremid-week lunch date, which was a really nice and easygoing experience. The entry door is a little fun, just push where the pig is. The hummus is an absolute must. We got an extra pita (one per person) and I would recommend getting the extra. For the lunch menu -- the prix-fixe is a really great option. It's only about $26 for the stuffed date, sandwich & chips, and rolled baklava. Service was great, our server was amazing (thank you Marlee)! Waters were consistently refilled, timing was great, atmosphere was enjoyable. Will be going back!

    I went to Avec for my birthday and from food, service, and ambiance the entire experience was a…read moredisappointment. The endive salad was warm and not cohesive at all. Nothing really went together and it was warm, which didn't make sense and made it worse. The steak was cooked how I asked, but the sauce was extremely oily and had this strange burnt flavor which likely was from the onions? The onions were extremely burnt, nothing like a typical caramelized delish onion. The chicken had the same issue, everything had that same burnt tasting oil and the chilies sitting in it just made it more intense. It was honestly just edible and nothing I would come back for or recommend. I love middle eastern food and know that even with a midwestern there are some considerations to take with the flavor profile but the burnt onions, burnt spicy oil in the chicken, and a warm salad are all indications for poor execution. As for the actual ambiance and experience it was my birthday and there was no acknowledgment at all not even someone to check in on whether the food was okay. I did not want to order a dessert after the salad, steak, and shawarma all missing the mark. The seating was very uncomfortable. It is cramped and communal and at this price point I expected a much better experience. Will admit I should have looked into the actual dining set up before booking a late night reservation but even still there are so many better places in Chicago where you can get better food and actually feel comfortable. Overall it just was not worth it. I would not return or recommend this spot.

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