A great date restaurant. I wouldn't recommend it for little kids just because my brothers are picky, but if they like sushi or stir fry then it's a big yes from me. The only thing I don't like: some of their sushi rolls are so giant you have to cut them in half in order to eat them. I'd also *highly* recommend a reservation. read more

I seem to have better luck at the Wok in Arboretum. Service tonight (Emily W) was slow and not attentive. Food was a disappointment (very little meat in the sushi). Still one of my favorite sushi places but I think I need to stick to the South Barrington Wok. read more

Went there recently with my Mom. Been eager to take her there. She loved the atmosphere, all the lights gradually change color. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful, which makes 1/2 of the experience for me. This time, though, I was kinda disappointed by the food :( The Ginger Ale that I loved the last time I visited was... okay. Mom and I decided to do a light dinner of several appetizers, so we ordered the crab rangoon and the pot stickers. The crab rangoon was GREAT, but the pot stickers were barely warm. The apple crisp that I've been dying to try was... okay. All in all, I was kinda disappointed this time. It's still on my list of places I like to eat, but it was not quite what I was expecting this time. read more

Everyone, My own imposed rules for any review: 1. Must visit at least three times. Two of which must be distinctly different formats; i.e. one weekday night and one weekend night. 2. Must order something unique each visit. 3. If they have any "signature" items on the menu, you must order a "signature" item at least once. 4. Ratings are based on a 10 point scale with 5 being average, which does not mean bad. What a score of 5 means is that the category meets expectations for that establishments format. Thanks. Wok N Fire Location/Layout - 6.5/10: Located essentially in the former Piano Factory section of downtown St. Charles. The restaurant is in the Southeast corner of the shopping/condo development. Parking is available adjacent to the restaurant of in the parking garage of the complex. The interior is what sets this place apart from a lot of other restaurants. The design is extremely modern and very campy Asian. There is color changing LEDs everywhere along with Giant Buddha and Dragan statues. This lighting effect is interesting in the bar and eating area and can add a nice mellow ambiance. On the other hand it can be extremely disorientating in the small confined washrooms. I would not be surprised if someone had a seizure based on how the strobe and color changing affect bounces off the dark tile walls. Menu - 6.5/10: Wok N Fire's options are focused on Americanized Cantonese and Thai offerings with their own take on fresh Sushi offerings. There are some Asian inspired appetizer options along with a limited desert menu. Service - 6/10: We are always quickly greeted by a Hostess, although the Hostess stand is hidden and your natural flow on entry makes you want to enter the bar area which is opposite of where the stand is located. We have eaten in both the bar and restaurant area and have had good service in both areas, although the bar area has always had more patrons and seems to get more attentive service. Food - 6/10: The food has always been very good and of above average quality, with the exception of the desserts. We have sampled several desserts and they are all just average in quality, with the chocolate cake being the best of the options, but all taste like they are standard premade and thawed. We have never sampled the Sushi options and can not speak to those offerings in either taste or quality. The main dishes themselves are not overly large and come with either a rice or noodle option. Both the chicken and steak options are very good and tender. The heat level of dishes, such as the Kung Pao, seems to vary from visit to visit, and can lack heat one time and scorch you the next. The vegetable eggrolls are the star of the appetizer offerings and are ordered every time we visit. We have had two issues with the food; coincidently both occurred on a single visit. The first was that our order of Kung Pao was missing peanuts, which was quickly rectified once it was pointed out to the server. The other issue was that there was a sticker that said SAT in my cashew beef. We later found out when the manager came over to apologize that this was caused by the dishes being pre-measured and bagged for future use. While I do not have an issue with this in concept, it does make me question the freshness, but the manager was very apologetic and made the situation right in very short order. Pricing is fair for the main dishes but the appetizers, desserts, and drinks are very expensive. Drinks - 6/10: Wok N Fire has all the standard soft drink options. Where they excel is that they offer a very trendy bar along with upscale, both in pricing and pairings, mix drinks. They do offer several beer options, most in bottle and do offer a select number of Asian brews, which is a nice touch, given the restaurants format. Overall Experience - 6.5/10: This is a compromise restaurant for me and my girlfriend. I love Asian cuisine and she does not at all. Fortunately, Wok N Fire has enough Asian fusion with an American emphasis that we can both be happy. Additionally, they offer a unique atmosphere that is intimate enough for us to have a nice dinner or lunch and enjoy each others company. read more

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You know how you can go to a place and think, "Wow, the food is good, it's too bad the service can't be better"? Well, that won't happen here! The food is great, the wine list (I know, WINE?) is good, and the service is perfect. I went last night, split an order of lettuce wrapped shrimp things and an order of Bao bun somethings (I know, great detail huh?) and a couple glasses of Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc. We sat and talked and ate and talked and had wine and talked and it really was nice. At no point did our server make us feel like we had to rush out or order more than we wanted. We have a few excellent sushi places in the area and Wok n Fire is definitely one of them. Non traditional, well priced sushi with a good wine list and excellent service. Go. read more

Oh man this place is FIRE. It's a little hidden gem a block off 64. Good thing I like to wonder around and go where life takes me. Aesthetically, this place gets 5/5. It's beautiful. Almost like if Beyoncé was an Asian interior designer. When you walk in you see a big Buddha. My dad would love that in his backyard. I love the dark furnishes with the ever changing LED lights around the place. Even the bathroom looks amazing. Best bathroom since Paris in Vegas. You're gonna wanna just eat and drink a lot just to continually use it. Food is good, not amazing. A little on the pricey side. Personally I'm not a fan of going out for Asian food being Asian myself. I had the lad nar (I just call it ladna). I felt like there was way too much broccoli on it but the flavor was good. Now the most important part, alcohol. Which is pretty much the main reason why I come here. That sake on happy hour is gonna get you. $3 warm liquid killer. The mixed drinks are pretty good too. The bartenders are not only friendly and talkative but they make great suggestions. The interesting thing about this place is that it was more poppin on a Monday night than on a Sunday. I guess Monday is the new Sunday here. Just remember, WOK don't run! Hail hydra. read more

Ok food but has a long wait and is a little overrated. Their is a long wait for the food and to get a table. I would recommend their teriyaki dishes, and their stews. read more

Sushi is well below average (even if you dine in). This place is also 0/5 in getting my order correct for pickup or delivery. That record dates back pre-Covid, so not buying that as an excuse. The best way to sum it up is a poorly run restaurant that sells over priced, below average food. read more

Came here for lunch and if was just OKAY. Good enough for lunch and Cheap! I ordered the lunch combo which came with a california roll and a few nigiri rolls and it came with soup or salad, so definitely a good amount of food for lunch and only 10 bucks! I ordered the egg drop soup which I though was too salty. The sushi was good, but nothing special. Granted I didn't get any Maki or signature rolls, so maybe I will go back and try something more elaborate but those rolls are also more expensive. It is a nice restaurant, good for a night out, good drinks and a big menu. But for me the best sushi comes from smaller places, so based on the sushi solely I give it a three. read more

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Great food, excellent service, and great ambience. I heard from a neighbor this was a great new place and she was right. It has quickly become on of my favorite places. I eat out a lot so I should know :) It's got a funky cool decor, not what you'd expect in St Charles, AND the food lives up to it. We've gotten quite a few different meals, all great. I get spicy tuna rolls everywhere I go and their's are at the top of my list. They have big pieces of tuna and a sauce. I prefer that style to the minced tuna with spices mixed it (just so you know what to expect). One other thing that is very important if you have kids. They have an awesome kids menu. My other sushi place, I take my son McD's when we go, lol. Here they even have burgers on the kids menu & mac & cheese. Really, very impressed by that. My son is picky and he scarfed down the food. It is an active place so kids are fine to bring. It is not stuffy & quiet. You will not be disappointed. Great place. read more

Went there last night. Arrived around 6:30, and though there were empty tables, had to wait about 15 minutes. Every time we have gone, even during the week, we usually have to wait. The decor is very well done and has some interesting features. Such as the lights that change color and the giant abacus light. It provides a great ambiance for a relaxing dinning experience. There is a separate bar, but have only sat in there waiting for a table. Tried the chicken Satay for the first time and loved it!!!! I ordered there 5 spice ribs that were on there special menu and they were good, but not great. My wife got her usual and loved it. Great attention from our server who never let the drinks empty for more than a minute or two. My only complaint, is that the restaurant needs more space as tables are hard to get. I would recommend making a reservation even on weekdays. On a side note... the Ginger Ale is great as other reviewers mentioned, but you do not get free refills on the Ginger Ale. The other soft drinks you get free refills of. read more

We ordered from wok n fire at 5pm for grubhub delivery at 630pm. As it got later our delivery time kept getting pushed back. Eventually the real time surpassed the delivery time which at this point was 820pm. I called the restaurant and spoke with Ray the manager and he stated the order was picked up at least an hour ago. So I texted the delivery driver and he stated that the restaurant never had the order ready. My wife called the restaurant back and spoke with Ray again and he told her that the order was never made. He lied to me on the first call and didnt even off anything but an apology. Unacceptable and we will take our business elsewhere from now on. read more

Amazing high quality food and hospitality. I can't wait to see what it is going to look like in there when they are done remodeling the inside. read more

Never great but occasionally decent. There is not too many options for sushi so we go here when we get a craving. Our last order was really bad though. Spring roll was like chewing plastic. No salt on edamame. No chopsticks with order. read more

I love this place. I have eaten there probably 6-7 times and have had a great experience every time. The sushi is very good. Try the St. Charles roll when you get a chance. It is very tasty. The Asian dishes are also great. Service is very good and really pays attention. This is a huge deal with me since so many restaurants do not have good service. Not the case here. The bar is a fun place to hang out while waiting on a table, if you have to wait. read more

As a first time customer with great experiences at other local asian restaurants, Wok n Fire was majorly underwhelming. The food was edible, but lackluster, and definitely not worth the cost. As a family we tried sushi, entrees, and appetizers, and all 4 of us were left disappointed with our food. Although it's possible our future experiences would be better, the small portions and poor quality for the cost will not be bringing us back when there are more reliable options nearby. read more

I would give this 3.5 stars. The food is definitely a 4. Crab Rangoon was good but I wish it had more crab in it. Had the Chilean Sea Bass and it was cooked perfectly. Flakey and the miso glaze was amazing. The only thing I didn't like on the plate was the asparagus. It had a funny taste to it and I felt the flavor didn't go with the rice and fish. I had a bite of my husband's Korean BBQ filet, that was also cooked perfectly. Tender and great flavor. There are a lot of options on the menu which is nice and same with the kids menu. What I would give a 3 on is service and the bathrooms. You have a pretty good size kid menu, a place to park strollers but no changing table? Really? I have a 19 month old, I had to change her on the small wet and dirty counter by the sinks. I am lucky I had those hospital pads and her changing pad to lay out on top of the wet, soapy counter. It was so little her legs were dangling off. There are only two stalls in the bathroom both were dirty. No toilet paper and then there was also no paper towel. I had changed her before dinner. 1.5-2 hours later when we were paying I had to use the restroom. Guess what? Still no toilet paper or paper towels. Really? They bus boys cleared off our tables in a hurry. I left my daughter's sippy cup on the table and had to ask two different guys if they had seen it. One said they had and he went to the kitchen and grabbed it. Think they threw it in the trash. It was sticky and dirty, wasn't that way on the table. Our server was okay, felt like she was rushing us out, especially when we were settling the check. Yes there were a lot of people waiting for a table but we were a party of 11, 6 were kids. Would come back for the food, it really was amazing. Hopefully next time service is better and hopefully they get a changing table in there. Sadly I had to change my daughter in her stroller when we left. It was a bit chilly out but I didn't really have a choice. Someone also needs to check the restrooms for cleanliness every couple hours. read more

Best sushi, best ambience, amazing drinks...this place is amazing. Wish i lived here

Excellent kung pao steak. The atmosphere is mostly on point. However, the dim lighting is a bit dark for my tastes. I love the St. Charles downtown area, so this made for a great evening. read more

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My husband and I do not live in the area, but went with our friends and their kids who do. They had been to the one at the old location and thought it was pretty good, so wanted to try the new place. First impression, the place has Tyvek everywhere on the outside. As I understand it, this location has been open for quite awhile and it's still under construction. Their investors have either backed out or they can't afford to finish the buildout. That's a major indication of what kind of food you're going to get. Without a doubt, this was some of the WORST food we have ever had. Told that to the waitress in those words and was met with just a blank stare. No apology, nothing taken off our bill, not even a visit from a manager. The edamame looked like it was old and freezer burned. The sushi tasted like the stuff you get at Jewel. This is the first restaurant I've ever been to that served canned or prepackaged fried noodles and has the audacity to call them "double pan fried noodles." We had other food, but no point in critiquing each dish, it was all BAD. To add insult to injury, the prices are just outrageous. Plus, they nickel and dime you death. 50 cents for a thimble full of sweet and sour sauce. The waitress will ask you what protein you want with your noodles, but won't tell that it's an extra charge. Not an exaggeration ... they charge NOBU or Momotaro prices for grocery store quality sushi and fast food entrees. Lastly, when will restaurants get the message that customers hate digital menus?! read more

Wok N Fire is definitely Pan-Asian. It has has a nice assortment of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese dishes. I eat a lot of Asian food and Wok N Fire brings it. I'm not saying its super authentic but the hits the major taste profiles. I would say it's a better quality PF Chang with sushi! BTW, their nigri is fresh but no word on their sushi because I haven't tried any of their rolls. Oh, I also enjoy their drinks. I really like their homemade ginger ale (with your chose of hooch- I prefer Jameson) but their mixed drinks and martinis, aren't too shabby either. I like this place because it's a pretty hip spot for St. Charles, has a great location downtown, and has plenty of parking. The prices are $11-14 for dishes and I usually can take home half for another meal later, which is sweet. read more

Overall I had a pretty good experience dining here. The food was excellent and pretty good portions for the price that you pay. We also had great and attentive service once seated. However, we had a reservation at 7 pm, but had to wait until 7:20 pm to get seated. That to me defeats the point of a reservation, which is why this is getting 4 stars. read more

The food and service were excellent!!! However, was turned off by restaurant charging $2.00 to have my wife's bourbon on the rocks. I get charging $10.00 for a glass of Maker's bourbon, but seriously, a 2.00 charge for ice!!! Last I looked, frozen water was free....we all had water with ice at our table, and no charge for ice X 4. read more

We had a pleasant meal here on a Saturday night. I made reservations and was happy to be seated when we got there. They gave me a gluten free menu just as I requested and there were many selections on it. Sometimes places have them, and they are very skimpy, so this was great. I had Szechwan shrimp and hubby had some sushi. Both came out great. They were busy and I felt kind of rushed, but there really wasn't anyone waiting. The service came by plenty, but as soon as we got our food, I felt like it was a race to get any dirty dishes out of the way and move us along. It is kind of dark in here and I'm not sure I liked that. read more

I was here two years ago with a group and I had an "OK" experience and came back again this past weekend and had a much better experience. This time my wife and I ordered sushi and it was all delicious and well prepared. The prices were high which caused a bit of sticker shock, but when the rolls came, it was definitely worth it as the rolls here are usually 8-10 pieces where the same rolls at other sushi places are only 6-7 pieces, plus the quality was excellent. We had so much sushi that we had a hard time eating it all, since we were expecting smaller rolls. When we come back, we will make sure to order one less roll next time so we won't leave feeling like we're about to explode! :) This location is a hike for me, so when I heard that they are opening a location in South Barrington, I was very pleased and will eagerly look for news of its' opening. read more

Pretty yum! Only thing I would say is a negative is space for half off appetizers is tough on space - get there early and enjoy a drink special, too! I always add the fried rice as it is very delicious, too read more

I'm not going to go all fancy and describe every little thing in detail here - I'm giving it a five star because just about everything was above and beyond! The staff were simply amazing! They took this fussy diner and treated me like a rock star! Cooking my fish differently than what was on the menu and not even an option - nice job to the amazing chef in the back! Pricing was good, selection was great and being able to make some cooking adjustment's like that was uncommon! The place was clean - and the next time I'm in the area - they can count on my return! Very nicely done - be nice to your server and it will be amazing how nice you are treated! read more

Great place to sit down and have dinner. The service was excellent, and the food was full of flavor. I started off with some warm Sake and a edimame (sp?). I wasn't sure if I wanted to get sushi or a Wok dish, but I ended up going with the "Hong Kong Steak" and I'm glad I did! Tender, juicy, sweet and delicious! Damn if I didn't save room for dessert though! I'm such a pig. Either way, this place was good, and the service was top notch. read more

Cool place. Definitely "asian fusion" as it doesn't really adhere to any specific nation's food. (Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Malay..etc) However, the food was good! Tom Yum Goong soup was perfect- my favorite so a success already. The sushi was also good, not the best but definitely good quality. The large buddha you see when you walk in is cool too- they have a neat bar area and the whole restaurant has a very swanky, dark, lounge like atmosphere. It wouldn't be my choice of a restaurant to go to, but it's definitely a decent place to check out at least once or twice. read more

Great food, great service! I had the Spicy Shanghai Noodle (Lo Mein), Pan-seared Dumplings, chicken fried rice and a Spicy Tuna roll...all were tasty and well-prepared! It's located near downtown Saint Charles by the river. The decor is pretty cool as well, and is good for both groups and dates. Enjoy! I know I did, and I will definitely be returning! read more

I'm not a fan. That's why I didn't give it five stars. But it was good. I ordered the maki sampler. It was a lot of sushi for $13. But the sushi was okay. The Housemade ginger ale was amazing, but I didn't order it, person I dined with did. I got the mochi ice cream. It was yummy. reminded me of the mochi ice cream in Korea. nice ambience. decent food. but a tad bit over priced. I think I would go again. read more

Don't let the ambiance cloud you - the food is what is important at a restaurant. Everytime we have been here it is just 'Okay'. Noodle dishes are simple. Sushi is decent... A serious 3 star food establishment with a 5 star decorum. read more

Ordered carry out and was given a 30 minute pickup time. After an hour I was told there was still 4 orders in front of me. The lobby was full of dissatisfied customers all waiting for delayed pickup orders. The person taking the order spoke to the manager who never even took the time to apologize to anyone. read more

I usually come to wok n fire when it's slow and have always had a wonderful experience here, but my last experience was just terrible. My usual experience would be 4 stars but this most recent would be a zero. Generously a zero. First, there was a line of people waiting for tables in the cocktail section politely. A mother and em daughter pair were waiting in front of an empty table when a woman cut the entire line and hijacked their table. The mother kindly told the lady there was a line and they were next, but the lady said "oh that's funny." And wouldn't move from the table. When the pair spoke to a manager, she said she couldn't do anything about it and offered them a free appetizer. Fortunately for the mother and daughter, a new table opener up quickly. Unfortunately for my friend and me, we waited another 15 minutes before getting a table. The manager offered us no free appetizer or any sort of condolence, despite the fact we lost a table just as much as the ladies in front of us did. Secondly, my friend and I sat at the next available table which was for a party of 6. After our drinks and soup came out, we noticed the next people in line were a party of 4 trying to squeeze into a table for two. We felt bad hogging such a large table so we offered to take the two-top so they could have a more comfortable one. When we explained to the server that we wanted to move so the people next in line could have a table, she gave us a bit of an attitude. Apparently, you are rewarded for being a table-steal you-know-what, but when you give a table away, you are met with an attitude. read more

The food was really good. We had calamari appetizer and crab Rangoon. I ordered a spicy noodle with chicken. Really tasty. My friend ordered the seabass it was amazing. The waitress was nice and friendly. They even has grilled cheese, fries and chicken tenders for the kids. It was just really loud in there and the manager had an attitude when we told her we wanted to add two more chairs. She first told me our friends couldn't join us but then when a table was about to leave she told us we can move to that other table. I think she just handled it unprofessionally . read more

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This restaurant is fantastic! Our server Lauren was exceptional. My husband and I both have celiac's disease, and sometimes have a hard time finding restaurants that are safe. Lauren made sure that everything we had was safe and gluten-free. The food was phenomenal. I ordered mahi-mahi with fried vegetable rice and my husband ordered, a red curry shrimp stirfry. Both were delicious. For dessert I ordered a ninja roll, which is a banana wrapped in pink ginger wrapped in rice, drizzled with a cream sauce. It was beautiful and so so yummy. The prices were reasonable, we didn't wait very long for food. I had a mai tai that was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to any one with celiac's disease. read more

I had a groupon so I wanted to check it out. The decor was nice, well done. A little dark. It was a warm summer night, but indoors it felt like we were waiting for a club to open.. Which is an odd statement from me, because I prefer my bars darker? On to the food. I had a curry dish and I think my wife had a salad? I really liked my food. If it was socially acceptable, I would have drank from the bowl. Another little perk I like was the sake and beer deal? I think it was like $3 a beer with any sake purchase, or vise vursa? That was good.Overall, I think I would go back. The food was good, and I think the prices were reasonable. read more

Food is delicious and service is great. Sushi is very pricey for how small the rolls are but I normally get an entree here anyway. I have never had an issue with their gluten free options, so it's nice having a restaurant that I can go and not worry about getting sick. Their Pad Thai is too good! read more

After reading the reviews about service and terrible management, I am not surprised. I have never been treated more poorly by any restaurant. They have kids running the front who have no clue on what they are doing and show no respect. After calling to complain to the manager about how poorly my family and I were treated, I was put on hold and then told the manager is too busy to speak and that I should "call back tomorrow," before being laughed at and hung up on. I will never go back to this location and will be happy when I see it closed down. read more

This is my go to restaurant. It's five mins from the house and had a great location and a great ambiance. The staff is very helpful. The saint Charles sushi roll dish is amazing sushi and the thai noodles are awesome. The red curry sauce goes good with everything. Located in the middle of downtown its a nice walk afterwards for a stroll and burning some carbs. read more