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.

I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone who is not Caucasian. I was with a party of three coworkers per a recommendation from a patient of ours to try this establishment, and we were all highly disappointed and treated very poorly by the manager/waiter. He was racial bias and very rude from the moment we entered the door and mentioned we had a reservation, we were sat in a corner in a back room, took about 15 minutes or so to be acknowledged after being sat down. When I got his attention to place the order, he replied in an angry and condensing manner. The evening got worse from there. He slammed the plates on the table, didn't come to check on our table throughout the dinner, and made fun of my coworker for having mispronounced the name of a dish. On the other hand Caucasian customers seemed to get special attention and overall treatment by this "manager." The food was mediocre and not worth the hype. This was a horrible experience, but we will never waste our hard earned money at this establishment ever again! read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Chicken Bastille - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very good!! Great food and atmosphere amazing food and fun time.service is great absolutely loved this place they need more everywhere in different states and cities. read more

Shokran has been on my list for a while, and they're finally back open for delivery. I got the chicken bastilla and merguez. Both dishes were amazing, but the standout was 100% the chicken bastilla. It's like a chicken dessert: it's sweet, savory, and pastry-like. So unique and wonderful. The merguez was great too, really juicy and well spiced. I would definitely come back in person or do delivery again to try other dishes. It also came with pita. read more

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Wow, my first time trying this place (I ordered delivery on grubhub) and had low expectations. First the outstanding dishes - Moroccan Mint Tea was delicious - I was thinking how different can mint tea be - but this delicious tea was stuffed with tall branches of fresh mint and tasted wonderful! Chicken Bastila - what a wonderful surprise - such a delightful unique combination of tastes (chicken, eggs cooked in a special sauce, and almond paste with orange blossom water) and texture. Lamb Marrakech Tagine - again, wonderful fresh exotic ingredients (a rich Moroccan lamb stew with artichoke hearts and green peas). The other dishes I had (Harira, Roasted Vegetables, and Beet Salad) were good (very fresh) but would probably try out other items on the menu instead. Finally, I am a hard to please foodie. The food has to be really great (food mainly, service secondly) for me to rate a restaurant 5 stars - I do not rate restaurants based on how cute the owners are or my desire to support local businesses. So my reviews are honest and accurate from a fellow foodie perspective. Check this place out for it's fresh ingredients and exotic flavors. read more

I was actually planning to get tacos the other night, and tacos are my favorite food. But instead, I ate tacos for lunch and chose to come here for dinner. NO REGRETS! This restaurant was amazing. It's pretty easy to miss since it's a small place on the very large and commercial Irving Park Rd., but this is honestly a hidden gem. When you walk in it smells like incense they're burning and you get an immediate atmosphere of peace and warmth. You're then greeted by friendly faces and given the option to sit in one of their three seating areas. The decor is warm and colorful, with nice patterns on their booth couches, and cool curtains hanging around the restaurant. This was my first time having Moroccan food, but they claimed to have the best in Chicago. So I can't be a fair judge on if it's the best or not, but it was certainly amazing. The server was extremely kind and is a big proponent of getting an authentic Moroccan experience. My friend originally asked for a chicken kebab and he asked if she'd be open to changing her mind. He mentioned you can get a kebab anywhere, but to get a true Moroccan experience a couscous or tagine was the way to go. It worked! My friend got the chicken couscous. I got the sweet chicken couscous. Both of us were in love!!! They also gave us pita bread with a red dipping sauce (reminded me of romesco) and olives for free. If you're in the area and are open to trying new things, please come here! And if you're not in the area... then maybe you should come!! This place will make you happy. The day I went it was cash only, though I assume this is not the regular. In the case you do need cash, the Walgreens next door has an ATM! ENJOY ;) read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Chicken Couscous - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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2 words Lamb Casablanca! Tender, flavorful, and not gamey. Good service Yes, bring your own boos. Also pictured is the Mixed Grill. Tasty as well. read more

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Definitely check this place out! Easy to find, metered parking easy out front, takes reservations, staff was friendly, food came quickly, and BYOB. Such a good place to eat Moroccan food in Chicago. Everything ordered was 10/10: Chicken Bastilla-15/10 recommend! So good! Kefta-most of our tables favorite Merguez- so flavorful Cucumber salad-marinated well and so fresh, loved it Mixed grill-good way too try a little of all the meats Lamb Marrakech- Falls off the bone and artichoke was a great addition Chicken fes- the apricots and caramelization are amazing Chicken couscous- probably my least favorite but that means nothing because it was still delicious Finished with the sweetened mint tea and it was great! Kept us warm from the only down side to this gem... they're front room does not have heat so if you come, request to sit in the back or come when it's warm out. Will definitely be back though! read more

The top of my husband's travel list is Morocco, but he's a picky eater so we decided try out some Moroccan cuisine before planning a trip. Everything we ordered was delicious, but I have to give extra props to the chicken bastila. For a dish with ingredients that do not sound like they should go together, it works beautifully. It was definitely my favorite dish. We got three appetizers and the lamb couscous to split and they had to roll us out of there. Very reasonable prices as well. The service was OUTSTANDING. Our waiter was so helpful and knowledgeable about the food and history of Morocco. He gave us so many great suggestions for things to see and do that we are super excited to start planning a trip. read more

I absolutely love this place. Cozy ambience, guest friendly and awesome staff. You will hear your neighbors speaking French and Arabic. Play your cards right and you will learn a lot about Morocco. Food is excellent by the way! Two things to know: Bring your own wine (they do not serve alcoholic beverages) and they only accept cash (there is an ATM on site if you forget). Order anything on the menu, it's all good :) read more

Such a delightful experience. Every dish we ordered was flavorful and well-prepared. The chicken bastilla was a standout--so unique and it reminded me of sweet noodle kugel with the cinnamon and sugar. The lamb was tender and juicy. We also very much enjoyed the spicy potatoes. Cooked to perfection. We can't wait to go back and try more dishes. read more

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People often travel on Irving Park Rd. in the city because it passes through many nice north-side neighborhoods in an east-west direction. Little do they pay attention to a particular restaurant that is hidden in between an interstate entrance, a metra station, and a CTA station. I meant this place was "Shokran," a cash-only establishment that serves Moroccan food. Hubby and I came in on a weekday evening, at approximately 5:30pm. I believe we were the first dine-in patrons of the day and got to sit at the indoor sunroom near the kitchen. The seating was consisted of chairs, devon sofas, and decorative pillows. I almost wanted to put my feet up on the sofa but thought such behavior was quite rude. Based on a few Yelp reviews I read, we knew the Moroccan mint tea ($2.50/person, as of 03/13/2027) was a must-order. To be honest, the experience wouldn't be successfully completed without this honey-rich and ultra-soothing drink. The smell of mint leaf, to me, was one of the greatest pleasures in life! After the complementary pitas, with seasoned black olives and homemade hot sauce on the side, the "briwats" came ($6). Think about this appetizer as a Moroccan, with a French influence, crepe. However, the ingredients inside the crispy crepe were unique: shrimps and vermicelli. We drizzled some lemon juice from the lemon wedges as part of the plate garnish. I personally liked how this dish tasted and would consider re-ordering it again. Then the entrees, "lamb fez" and "lamb Marrakech" were delivered to our table ($18 respectively). The flavor profile on the lamb fez were interesting: cinnamon, almond, and honey. Pieces of prunes and boiled eggs were soaked in the sauce. The presentation of this lamb stew was magnificent; the entire lamb leg was in the center stage. I normally don't like sweet components in an entree, yet my tastebuds had no single denial! We continued enjoying the mint tea until the last drip. I could see "Shokran" as a popular dinner destination on the weekends. Fortunately, there was no extraordinary long-wait throughout our meal, and service was rendered in a very courteous manner. Finding parking on Irving Park can be difficult, but there are some free street parking along Pulaski. Some restrictions may apply. read more

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True, authentic Moroccan food and mint tea! My friends and I just happened to have been in Morocco exactly 6 years to the day when we decided we wanted to relive our time abroad and visit Shokran. We were served batbout (Moroccan pita bread) with a spicy tomato sauce and olives, and ordered Moroccan mint tea for the table. They make the tea fresh and specified to your tastes (sweeter or not), and it is *delicious*! We split the chicken bastilla (sweet/savory chicken filling wrapped in phyllo dough and sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon), and it tasted exactly as we remembered! We each got chicken or lamb couscous which were large portions served with tender chicken or lamb, tagine-cooked veggies, and couscous with a side of homemade broth to flavor everything together. The ambiance and authenticity of the food brought us right back to eating in the medina in Morocco. This place is a must try! read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Chicken Bastilla & Moroccan Mint Tea - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was visiting Chicago and my friends recommended this restaurant. I had the Atlas Lamb. It was delicious and super tender with just the right amount of spices. Also the Moroccan tea was so good. Will definitely come back when visiting. read more

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Beautiful warm welcoming restaurant. The owner and staff are so welcoming. The pita bread kept coming and I couldn't stop eating lol. I love the lamb atlas( lamb Tahhhjean) the sauce and the lamb is amazing. Thank you, thank you so much for an amazing dinner and welcoming place. I can't wait to come back read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Lamb tagline with spicy potatoes. Mint tea - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is based just on mint tea and the customer service! We had been traveling and trying food all day, and my brother suggested to end our outing with mint tea. I yelped it and this place happened to be nearby. I walked in and it smelled so good! I wish I had space to eat but I was already stuffed! I ordered three mint teas to go. I know this is not a Cafe, it's a nice sit down restaurant. The waiter did mention it was busy but he made an exception which I really appreciated! The tea is filled with mint and made fresh! I would love to come back and eat here. Great staff and great tea! read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Mint tea - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was perfect.. Real Moroccan Mom's recipe If you are looking for real Moroccan food go there when you're hungry read more

This is the spot on Moroccan food! Very fresh and ultimately taste as if you were eating family Moroccan food. The staff is very friendly and accommodating . We recommend this place to all of our friends looking for the real deal! read more

This is a small, hole in the wall type of restaurant with really friendly service and nice authentic decor. We ordered a few things off the menu and our fav was the Chicken bastilla. I've never had anything that is both sweet and savory, a chicken and also a cinammony pastry. Delicious and a fun contradiction that is big enough as an entree. The kabob platter was ok and the hummus was disappointing. read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Damn, it's a bummer when you can't leave a good review. This place sounds so good and it is a family owned spot. Unfortunately the food is so bland. I've eaten more than my fair share of Moroccan and it let me down. It let my whole family down. We had a big group and everyone was just kinda meh. read more

We came on a Sunday so there was free street parking. The restaurant is cash only but they have an atm inside the restaurant and Walgreens is on the corner where you can get cash. The restaurant atmosphere was great! It's extremely cozy and it really sets the mood for all the wonderful food. The food is delicious! The portion sizes are really big and hot pita bread on the table ensures you won't leave hungry. We got the mint tea it comes sweetened so delicious. The staff at the restaurant is super kind and friendly. We really enjoyed ourselves. read more

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I love this authentic Moroccan restaurant- the tangines are delicious. Traditional mint tea and BYOB!

Great Moroccan food. Small space but the food makes it worth the trip. Cash only so plan accordingly. Reasonably priced.

Excellent place even on a record-cold night. Cool location close to the blue line Irving Park stop by the bridge where there's lots of lots of pigeons. I had the bastila. It's a sweet pastry filled with chicken and almonds. It's served Moroccan weddings. I was not so sure about having a sweet pastry with chicken. But it was nice. You're also served some warm pita and olives and spices. I also had a sweet lamb Tagine. It had a huge lamb shank and couscous, almonds and raisins. Really delicious. The portions are huge. Setting was nice. Felt like a tent with the cushions. I had lots of leftovers and no room for tea and dessert. Maybe another time? There are lots of Moroccan places in the area but this is a fancier place. Prices are good. read more

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Cute restaurant with a cozy and warm atmosphere! The customer service is amazing and the food is delicious! They were very patient in explaining and answering any questions we had! Will definitely be back soon! read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Vegetable Tagin - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very friendly staff. Excellent cuisine and loved the authenticity of the decor and the staff. Very large menu with many family sharing options. This is a great place for a family night out. Excellent lamb dishes. It's BYOB. There is a Walgreens a few steps away if you forget to bring your own beer or wine. read more

Always a pleasure to eat here. Excellent authentically Moroccan food. A wonderful place to relax, take your time, and enjoy the food and friendly service. read more

This place us one of our favorite places. The food is wonderful the staff is wonderful too! Its BYOB and only cash so come prepared w your favorite wine! read more

My second time having Moroccan cuisine and was not disappointed! The service is excellent. They are very attentive, even suggesting options, depending on what you would like to eat. We had the chicken bastilla (LOVE IT), the lamb tagine (which has got its unique delicious favor), and some spicy potatoes (just to keep our savory balance). And to end it all like in all Moroccan cuisine is the super yummy mint tea! I definitely would go just for the tea. read more

I have no idea how this place got that many good reviews. they brought pita bread that was old and heated up on a grill. we ordered lamb kebabs meat was chewy. Chewing this "marinated" meat was mission impossible. read more

Shokran Moroccan Restaurant - Moroccan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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

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Love Shokran! The chicken bastilla and sweet lamb couscous are amazing. Started visiting Shokran in 2013. So glad to see they made it through the pandemic. Will visit again soon! read more

First time there last night the Manager Ahmad (along with all of the servers) were beyond kind and extraordinary. The food was absolutely incredible along with the ambiance. We sampled many of the appetizers, I had the vegetable dish and my wife had sweet chicken. We will be back and are grateful to have this unique hidden gem apart of Chicago culinary experience. There are few cities in the US let alone the world that can match the quality (and kindness Ahmad) with Shokran! read more

My book club friend catered from here and everything was delicious , I liked the salmon very much . Would like to go there and eat sometime . read more

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Delicious food! Laid back and comfortable ambiance. We opted to sit in front dining area-- better early evening lighting. Everyone in my dining party thought their entree was the best. Lamb couscous was generous, lamb was tender, everything was perfectly seasoned. Flavors were amazing. The staff were personable and made us feel welcome. Contrary to a previous post, they do NOT accept credit card. Cash is King! I'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

Have brought all our family members here and they absolutely love it!! The atmosphere is beautiful, the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes and culture. It's always a pleasure coming to this restaurant, it feels like home even if you are not from Morocco. Explore the menu and I suggest not to play it safe because their dishes are all delicious and authentic. A special thank you to Eamuwd (I hope we are spelling his name correctly) who has not only served us graciously every time but also has made us fall in love with the Moroccan culture Thank you for taking the time to teach us about you rich culture, history and much more. read more

It's a pleasure to review a restaurant deserving 5 stars. Shokran fits the bill. My wife and I recently spent 2 weeks in Morocco, and greatly enjoyed its cuisine. We were curious to try a local Moroccan restaurant. I had the Chicken Bastilla appetizer, chicken inside filo pastry. Very nicely seasoned. Also had the spicy and tasty Merguez (beef and lamb sausage). My wife enjoyed traditional harira soup (served during Ramadan). Kefta kebab was her main. Both were very well seasoned and just right. Our waiter was helpful explaining seasonings. We also enjoyed discussing Moroccan cuisine, culture and geography with him. The restaurant has several eating areas, all decorated with Moroccan sights and crafts. Altogether a very pleasant evening and highly recommended. read more

Moroccan food is a lovely find as these restaurants are not very common. I try to find them all the time and don't have much luck. When you do find one it's nice to see that it's recommended on the Michelin guide. The food is spot on for what I like from Moroccan food, a lot of flavor, unique ingredients, and blend of spices that bring the dish to life. They really make dishes different and most will agree that this is something you haven't had before. I love the chicken tagine fes, I highly recommend that one as it is amazing! They have a lot of options here and should be fun exploring them. read more