This review is for my first visit to the Wheeling Chicago Ramen location. I have been to their Des…read morePlaines location once. My family and I had been wanting to go to this location for a while and a recent weeknight presented a perfect opportunity to check out this establishment. Located in a small plaza in front of the Westin hotel, this Chicago Ramen is a nice little spot for grabbing a delicious bowl (or two) of ramen. Upon our arrival, we were seated promptly. Our friendly server provided the menus and shortly after was ready to take our order; however, we were not ready yet and took a bit longer to order. The menu was a condensed version of what I have seen at the Des Plaines location. There were six Ramen options, a handful of appetizers, extra toppings options, and beverage options. Also, there was a Ramen special menu and a Kids menu. A few minutes later, we placed our order of 1) Edamame, 1) Karage, 2) Shrimp Wonton Ramen, and 1) White Miso Ramen. The apps of Edamame and Karage came out soon and the ramen bowls followed shortly. The Karage were freshly cooked. The Karage were chunky, meaty and plump chicken nuggets. The meat was juicy and tender, and they were lightly battered. The flavor was decent and the texture was okay. I felt that a bit more frying would have helped it taste better. My Shrimp Wonton Ramen was the start dish for me. It was everything I wanted as far as the flavor of the broth and the texture of the noodles, shrimp, and wonton were concerned. The broth was hot and fresh. It had a nice savory flavor and I added some of the table side condiments for extra umami and spicy taste. The noodles were of the right texture where they had body and good slurp-a-bility factor without being soggy and sloppy. The White Miso Ramen was a nice creamy and rich broth that came loaded w/ cuts of pork that were tender. It was also delicious. I enjoyed my bowl of ramen a lot and managed to finish it instead of having leftovers. It hit the spot perfectly. We had a good experience and would go back. If you haven't been to this spot, then definitely check them out.

This Chicago Ramen is a small restaurant, so far, we have not dined in, we would rather eat in the…read morecomfort of our own home. However, it has been our go-to place for ramen takeout for some time now, this review is focused on their takeout ramen. After about two years' time, we have narrowed our preferences to the Red Miso Ramen with Egg and the White Miso Ramen with Egg. Both ramen comes with a big piece of Cha-Shu (pork), bamboo shoot, and green onion. The Cha-Shu is very tender and flavorful, and the egg cooked just right. The ramen noodles are bouncy with the right texture. When it comes to broth, the White Miso Ramen is definitely a winner over the Red Miso. I found the broth of the Red Miso a little too thick and there is a taste that makes it less pleasant than the other. There is ground pork in the broth of the White Miso, which adds flavor and complexity to the texture. Portions used to be very big, and I used to have leftovers. However, recently portions have shrunk and I could finish the entire bowl of White Miso Ramen with Egg in one meal with no problems. It would not be enough to feed someone with a bigger appetite than me. They had made a couple of mistakes in our takeout orders a year ago. Since then, they have been accurate with the orders and timing has also improved. I am pleased to have Chicago Ramen in our neighbor town, and a bowl of tasty ramen is so close by. I just saw that they have added Shrimp Wonton Ramen (and two other items) to their menu recently. Next time I might give that a try.

This place is affordable , flavorful, and so different compared to every other restaurant in the…read morearea. although there's something for everyone on the menu , this is exciting for someone that loves all Asian cuisine because there's such a fusion with the menu options. All of my food was great. But I really enjoyed the cassava cake and roti and lentil Dahl as an appetizer ! I'll be back

I wanted to give a proper review. Don't believe some of the low rated reviews. If you look at their…read moreprofiles, they give every place a bad review. To clear things up about their dining area, they have 2 small tables outside and 1 small and 2 big tables inside. Small tables - 2 chairs. Big tables - 4 chairs. On weekdays, you don't need to make a reservation. On the weekends due to their limited dine in area, I would recommend a reservation to be safe. You can make a reservation through Google/Yelp or phone call. Parking is easy since it's in a strip mall. There is also a 3% charge if you use plastic. Just a note, I tried looking at their food pictures on their website, but it kind of runs slow. Sometimes it would freeze. I think they need to fix it. I would return here to try other items. I would highly recommend ordering off their Malaysian menu instead of the miscellaneous. Don't order orange chicken or General Tao's chicken. Very cringe because you can get that literally anywhere. Get the Malaysian food because it's hard to find in Illinois. The owner is very sweet and the service is attentive. We ordered lor bak, nasi lemak, Hainanese chicken rice, hokkien mee, and kuih talam. Just a FYI, the portions are very generous. For 2 people, I would recommend ordering 2 dishes. Prices are reasonable for what you get. A pot of tea is $6. -lor bak 5 - I highly recommend this appetizer. It has crispy pork sausage with shrimp fritters, beancurd, and cucumber. It comes with two sauces. Everything was delicious. -nasi lemak 5 - I love the chicken rendang. The meat is very tender and it has a deep flavor. You can taste the spices that went into it. -Hainanese chicken rice 3.5 - I gave Penang Malaysian Cuisine a 4 because the rice was delicious. HD's version, the rice was not as moist and flavorful. The chicken was not bad, it's about the same as Penang's. It could be a bit more succulent without the sauces. -hokkien mee 4 - this won't be as tasty as in Malaysia. I liked the big pieces of shrimp, an adequate amount of sliced pork and hard boiled egg. The broth is still very good. If it's your first time having this, I still recommend it. -kuih talam 5 - I would suggest this if you like pandan. It's not sweet. It has a soft and bouncy texture.

They have a take out charge???…read more For one the food isn't even good enough for the audacity to charge a take out fee. Makes me want to dine in next time and leave no tip. The food for jja jjang myun is sweeter than normal. The noodles were soft and not chewy. The jjam pong was not very spicy and had a very artificial spicy flavor that tasted like they substituted some of the broth with shin ramen soup powder. The seafood was all rubbery and too chewy. Just bad and to make it worse they charge for the dumbest things like a "take out" charge. 10/10 do not recommend.

Always my family's go-to whenever we're craving 짜장면. We ordered the Tangsuyuk and Jaebang Jajang…read more It always hits and the food comes out so fast and it's so hot. Loved everything about it!

5 stars! This is…read moreour favorite Chinese restaurant probably in the world! Food came out fast, hot and delicious. Waitress was incredibly friendly and we will be coming back soon!

The lunch special prices are very reasonable for a nice amount of food! I had the kung pao chicken…read morewhich came with an egg roll and fried wonton, as well as a cup of soup and tea. Quite the feast for $13.50! Everything tasted great and my dish was perfectly spicy. The service was good and the place is nicely decorated. I like the window that allows us to see the chefs at work! Overall, this was a good experience and I'll be back to take advantage of the lunch specials again.

My gosh! This place makes such wonderful food…read more 5/5 - the chicken fried rice, so tender and fresh and full of flavor. The portions are just great for two. 4.5/5 - the chicken soup dumplings, would have loved a tiny bit more broth in the dumpling. But they were SO flavorful.

Travel ruins you in the best possible way. You come home carrying invisible baggage. Flavors,…read moresteam, noise, late night meals in places that didn't care if you were comfortable, only that you were awake. After that, everything is compared to a memory. That is why Bowl of Fortune matters. Yes, you can get it delivered. And sometimes I do. But this place is meant to be visited. Walk in from an Illinois winter and suddenly there is heat on your face, plates hitting tables, the smell of broth and chili oil hanging in the air like it has nowhere else to be. Food arrives still fighting the laws of physics, steaming, loud, impossible to ignore. You do not just eat it. You remember where you have been. For a few minutes you are not in Wheeling anymore. You are back in that night market, that cramped restaurant, that trip that changed how you think about food forever. This is the place my kids beg for. The place I go when I miss the world. Bowl of Fortune is not about convenience, even if it shows up at your door. It is about reminding you what it feels like to eat something unforgettable.

The best Taiwanese food in the Chicago area! Popcorn chicken is legit with the light crispy coating…read moreand tender chicken. You can customize the spice level by adding your own togarashi. The deep fried basil leaves just melts in your mouth. I got the beef noodle soup and it was very flavorful with very generous portions of beef shank that is perfectly cooked. My husband got the braised pork bowl which he really enjoyed, and he said the sausage was the best he's ever had. The drink options were vast and one can customize the amount of ice and sweetness level, which I appreciated. So glad we found this gem of a place. We will definitely be back!!

New to the area so we were super stoked to see a Taiwanese restaurant. I was craving beef noodle…read moresoup so we came here for dinner on a weekday. There were a lot of students getting takeout orders here. There are only a few dine-in tables but you can comfortably sit a group of 4. Service was friendly and attentive. The popcorn chicken was definitely the standout item. Not too spicy, full of flavor, crispy and juicy. My beef noodle soup had flavorful braised beef with a generous portion of food. My only critique was that the soup was too sweet for my taste. I prefer a more savory and spicy soup. Food is on the pricier side, we spent $60 for 2 drinks, 2 entrees and 1 shared appetizer. You clean up after yourself and get your own water.

Absolutely loved the food that we ordered! At first I wasn't sure what I'd be walking into but we…read morewere very satisfied and happy with the quality. The garlic ramen was flavorful with rich pork broth, the chashu was perfect balanced with fat and meat portion. The katsu was my favorite with their special sauce. The service was fast, friendly, loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. Highly recommended!

We recently stopped in to Nomu on our first night of a family vacation, and had a lovely supper!…read more The restaurant was conveniently located in Glenview, and had plenty of parking outside, even though we were there during primetime on a Saturday night! The dining room is really pretty, and well-appointed! We were seated right away by friendly staff. Looking around, this appeared to be a very family-friendly establishment, as that was, by far, the most prominent type of connoisseur in the house on this evening! Our waitress was wonderful, and helped us with some recommendations upon us letting her know it was our first visit! She checked in with us frequently, and made sure drinks were always refilled promptly! We had a bunch of different items, and all were very good! We tried sushi rolls, beef noodles, and ramen. I'd have to say that the beef noodles probably were the best item for me! Prices were just about as you'd expect: not too high, but not super cheap either...but wholly justified by the great food and lovely service and experience! Food = 4/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 4/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 3/5

This place is awesome, I don't know how I just found it now…read more It's a pretty small restaurant so large group searing is limited. They do have some larger tables with bench seating in back. The food is great, everything from the Korean fried chicken (strips or wings) to the fried rice is quality. I like the sweet and spicy sauce for the chicken strips as it is well balanced between the two flavors not too sweet or spicy. Nothing in this restaurant is bland. Service is really good, sometimes they may be running behind or slow but they are thoughtful enough to let you know.

Second trip did not go so well. The sushi was still decent, and I wanted to try the fried chicken,…read morebut after waiting 40 minutes it turned out they had forgotten I ordered it. At least my money was cheerfully refunded.

The food and service is excellent. Very unique central Asian…read moredishes. I recommend this testy for those looking for a unique and delicious dinner

I had a great experience at Sorry Mama Cafe. The service was warm and friendly, the atmosphere was…read morecozy, and the food was delicious. You absolutely have to try the boorsok--they're freshly fried, served hot with sour cream, and are incredibly tasty. The plov was also amazing, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The gyuru lagman itself was delicious, with great flavor and perfectly prepared noodles. The only thing that could be improved was the meat. It wasn't very tender, and it seemed like it either wasn't cooked long enough or wasn't the best quality. Aside from that, the dish was very enjoyable. Overall, it's a lovely place with great hospitality and authentic, delicious food. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!

I'm pretty pleased with the consistency of the food at this chain. Tried their zoodles (zucchini…read morenoodles) for the first time and they're pretty good! I'm a believer now. I was worried that I'd be dissapointed and crave it's carby counterpart but I was satisfied by how hearty it was. I subbed the chicken for tofu. Also shout out to their crew here. They do an excellent job!

Service was 5 stars, the crew was so hospitable and checked in on us! I was shocked over how our…read moremeal included 3 sides! I went with a chicken noodle soup for my entree and the sides were salad, mac n cheese, and meatballs. The presentation was nice, utensils clean, self-serve water. Although as the meal progressed, the food got less palatable..the temperature for the dish went cold quickly and didn't taste as appetizing. I did enjoy the salad but perhaps Noodles & Company may want heated plates prior to plating and serving food...I wish I could finish my meal, but stuck with the chicken and sides due to the broth getting cold quickly. The service was great which was the highlight plus they offer a bunch for a decent price. Good if on a budget and need something healthy fast food wise.