Unassuming restaurant that has great Vietnamese dishes…read more The pho broth is super rich and flavorful. Bahn xeoh is wonderful and most importantly not too oily. The beef egg noodle soup is unique and tasty; cinnamon in the broth?! I'd recommend. Great food in a clean, well kept restaurant at very fair prices. Will be coming back!

Discovered the place last year and I have eaten there a couple of times. First time I was by myself…read moreand ordered the Pineapple Curry. Mmmm, it's as good a they say. The place was not real busy so my meal came out quickly. Service was attentive but not rushed. Second time I took some guests and the place was pretty busy but service was still good and relatively quick considering how many other tables were occupied. Everyone in our party had something different and we tasted around - everything was delicious. Prices are not cheap but quite fair, definitely not expensive. The atmosphere is really cute complete with the gold cats with the waving paw. Total thumbs up, looking forward to going back.

This is some of the best Thai food around in a lovely white tablecloth setting. Easy to get to, not…read morebusy, so friendly. Delicious!

Very nice venue with GREAT service! No non-alcoholic beverages, and no watermelon for the…read more"watermelon" martinis! Come on. Get your act together please.

Although we've been here several times, this is my first review for Roka Akor…read more Recently, we stopped by on Monday afternoon to celebrate my niece's recent graduation. We ordered the vegetable tempura, several rolls (4 of them), a few drinks, and a couple diet cokes, and the skirt steak from the lunch menu. The meal came out to be around $200! The service was excellent, the ambiance was calm and relaxing, and our waters were constantly being filled! All in all, it was a lovely visit to Roka Akor.

Probably the best tasting happy hour you can go to in the area. My wife and I went between 3-5pm,…read moremake sure you check the website for accurate HH because I don't think it's all days. Here's what we got: Spicy tuna roll: 4.5/5 Assorted sashimi taco: 5/5 Hamachi Serrano roll: 5/5 Pork belly: 4.5/5 Escolar tataki: 6/5 - I could eat this everyday Lychee martini: 5/5 Service was quick, and no given great atmosphere and ambiance. Can't wait to go back!

As a pregnant mom with a serious sushi craving, I was so happy with my experience at Sushi Time!…read moreThe woman who helped us was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, taking the time to recommend rolls that would satisfy my craving while still being safe during pregnancy. My husband and I had been here once before and loved it, so we decided to come back--and we're so glad we did! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. The lunch specials are an amazing value, and the rolls have been perfect every time we've visited. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend Sushi Time in Elmhurst and will definitely be back again!

We used to order from this restaurant once or twice a week and had always appreciated being able to…read moremake small modifications to the rolls because of dietary restrictions. Unfortunately, they recently removed the option to add special instructions on DoorDash and other ordering platforms. Now the message says: "The store has chosen not to accept special requests. Contact them directly with questions about their menus." This has made ordering much less convenient and has been really disappointing for us as regular customers. Small accommodations can make a big difference for people with dietary needs, so losing that flexibility has definitely changed our experience. Can you please allow special instructions so I can update my review?

New Star Restaurant is truly a staple in the Elmwood Park area and one of those places I pray never…read moregoes away. What I love most is the versatility...you have the traditional sit-down dining area, and then on the other side (toward the back/left), there's the hibachi grill. Whether you're in the mood to relax and be served or want something fresh off the grill, you've got options. Now, I'll be honest, the line can get long, especially on Sundays right when they open at noon. But it's absolutely worth the wait. Everything is fresh and made to order, and I've never had a bad experience here. Some of my go-to favorites include the egg foo young, Mongolian beef, spicy egg rolls, and spicy crab rolls...but honestly, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is always friendly and welcoming, which makes a difference. The atmosphere has a little bit of buzz to it, but it's not overwhelming, you can still enjoy your conversation without feeling like you're shouting over noise. Overall, this is a five-star go-to spot for me. Consistent, flavorful, and reliable every single time. If you're in the Chicagoland area, especially near Elmwood Park, New Star is definitely worth checking out.

I reserved a table for 10 people for my mother's birthday with a 7:00 p.m. reservation. My party…read morearrived at 6:55 p.m., and I asked about our table three different times between 7:00 and 7:30. Each time, I was given a different excuse. First, I was told they were waiting for a table to open up. Then they were waiting on a cook. Finally, a staff member said the people at our reserved table were still eating and they were waiting for them to get up. When I asked when our table would actually be ready, she laughed, threw her hands up, and said she didn't know. What made the situation even worse was watching other customers walk in and be seated while we continued to wait. From what I observed, Black families were waiting extended periods of time, while White and Mexican customers were seated much more quickly. A party of 15 that arrived well after us was even seated before my group. I am deeply disappointed and disgusted by the treatment my family received on my mother's birthday. This would have been her first hibachi experience, and instead it was ruined by poor customer service and what appeared to be unfair treatment. I will never return and would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

An asian fusion restaurant. Yes pls!!!! The food was great and I would definitely be coming back…read morewhen im in the area. I ordered the Sea Ell and Beef Cube in Tomato Sauce over Rice and their eel was cleaned seasoned and cooked perfectly. We also had the Kimchi Chow Udon and I thought it would be super spicy but it just had a kick to it which was very nice because i was able to enjoy the kimchi and beef flavor. Service was greate and the place is nice big and bright. Parking isnt an issue. Defijitely coming back for more! Happy eating!

Ming Chef has a lot of different items on their menu. Went with some friends so I was able to try a…read morefew of their dishes. I ordered their Thai milk tea with tapioca. I was hoping for a little bit sweeter, it was kind of bland to me. We had their popcorn chicken and crab rangoon for appetizers. The popcorn chicken was tasty but the pieces were really small. Entrees we had pad Thai, eel/beef cubed and rice, and some others I can't remember the names. Overall everything came out pretty quickly. Our server was nice as we were one the last customers and we didnt feel rushed. The chicken pad Thai wasn't my favorite its flavor profile wasn't as strong and sweet as I am used to. The teriyaki chicken was actually good as the chicken wasn't overcooked. If I'm in the area I would stop by again.

We couldn't believe we had never been to Mora! First of all, this is a beautiful restaurant, with…read moreAsian touches throughout. Look around and you'll see bamboo, flowers, plants and inviting spaces to dine. There is a lively sports bar as you enter the restaurant, with comfy bar stools. Mora offers a variety of Asian dishes including Filipino, Japanese and Chinese selections! There were also several great vegan options! We enjoyed every dish we tried and didn't feel rushed, while we enjoyed tasting each other's entrées. The service was great, prices were fair and there was plenty of street parking available! We will definitely go back!

Very spacious beautiful spot. Service was outstanding! The mai Tai drink was yummy and was served…read morein a really cute pineapple cup. The miso soup was very tasty. I had the Philly roll, which was good but a little thin on the smoked salmon. My husband had the adobo fried rice and really enjoyed it.

I have an early flight into Chi Town & I already know this is my first stop…read more The ginormous coffee sounds delightful w delicious appetizers & an automatic main will def hit the spot...

Mediocre food Service ok. Didn't provide soy sauce or mustard. Very small amount of sauce for…read morespring rolls Spicy was not spicy Not much flavor. Experience of 5 different meals by 5 people Wouldn't bother repeating this place

I didn't know this place existed until a friend decided this was the spot for her birthday this…read moreyear. It is definitely not the sort of place that you'd expect to see as essentially the Holiday Inn restaurant. While we didn't get any food, the drinks were great! I had two margaritas, a standard and a because everyone else was doing it I got their spicy jalapeño margarita (there's an actual name for it but I can't remember what it was). It was really good, and it was actually a bit spicy which was nice. They aren't light with the alcohol either, so although the drinks aren't inexpensive I also didn't feel cheated. Would you expect a nightclub in the suburbs--especially Des Plaines? I wouldn't have, but then there's Ostras. They have a DJ playing every weekend (on Saturdays, at least), and they provide a salsa dancing lesson every Saturday at 9:30 p.m. There was quite a crowd there so it seems to be a popular place.

We got reservations for this place at 630PM on a Saturday evening. When we got there, there was…read moreplenty of tables. A "Please Wait to be Seated" sign greeted us and wait we did. We stood at the front with absolutely no acknowledgement from any of the staff including the bartenders. There is a front counter it seems, but no one was there. After five minutes of standing, and yes, it was 5-min, as the World Cup was on and that game clock doesn't stop. 5-minutes might not sound long, but when you're standing in the front, its a long time. We finally got greeted by their understaffed people, and were seated in the back. Obviously no reservation needed, as they didn't even ask. After about another 5-minutes, we got paper menus. By this time, we scanned the QR code that was on the table, to see the menu, and we were already ready to order. Sadly, I wish I did look at the paper menu, because apparently the online menu was different. There was a gumbo on the paper menu apparently. There's pictures of it on their TV monitors, showcasing their food, but I didn't see it on the online menu. We go the oysters, which surprisingly no one got sick from. Chicken fajitas were OK, and the rainbow roll sushi was OK too. The service really was bad... I would not come back again. BATHROOM REVIEW: Located in between the back room and bar area, the bathrooms were surprisingly pleasant. No poop splatters or pee stains on the toilet and urinals. They keep their bathrooms clean. Sit or squat? Sit.