We walked in late on a Saturday afternoon and seated right away. The vibe is super cute. I really…read morelike the decor in there. We got the soup dumplings, the fried eggplant, and the shrimp fried rice to share because we were having dinner in a couple hours so we didn't want to fill up and it was the perfect amount of food and actually super tasty. Highly recommend!

Came here with a friend for dinner. I loved the atmosphere. It was dark and moody and would be a…read moregreat place for a date night. I found the food to be more family style where you get a few things and share them. The items dont really come as a main with a side but the portions are big so sharing and getting plenty of what you like is not an issue. My friend and I started with a bottle of Soju. It was a little smaller than expected. For the price I thought it would be one of the bigger Soju bottles but it was still fine to share. We got the pork and kurobuta soup dumplings and they were very good. The broth was warm and flavorful without being burn your mouth hot. We then shared the elote mandoo, jeera pork ribs and rosemary guobaorou. Both of our favorites ended up being the rosemary guobaorou. The sauce was amazing and the pork was frieded lightly with a crispy batter. Everything else was good as well. The ribs were really meaty and fell of the bone. The elote mandoo was the only thing I didnt love. You only got 3 small pieces and I thought it tasted more like cheese than corn. Like a Mac and cheese dumplings. The service was good. They did come by a lot to see if we wanted to order more things which became a little excessive at the end. We could have had 2 less drop by. Definitely a great spot to check out for dinner in the Wicker Park area.

This was our first time at Sunda, and it was hands down our best meal in Chicago! We're visiting…read moreChicago, and from the appetizers all the way through dessert, every dish was absolutely delicious. A special shoutout to our server, Martin, who made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations that made our meal unforgettable. One thing we really appreciated was how easy it was to please everyone in our family. We all have very different tastes, and Sunda had something for each of us. The variety on the menu, combined with the incredible quality of the food and outstanding service, made this a meal we'll be talking about long after our trip. We can't wait to come back the next time we're in Chicago. Highly recommend!

We made a reservation at Sunda to celebrate my husband's birthday with friends before flying out to…read moreMexico, and it was a must-visit for me because I've eaten here twice before and still dream about the Wagyu Crispy Rice. The evening started off wonderfully. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the food absolutely delivered. The Wagyu Crispy Rice remains a 10/10 and is worth ordering every single time. We also shared the fried chicken and pork belly bao buns, which my husband and our friends couldn't stop talking about. Everyone loved their meals, and we left completely stuffed. Unfortunately, one interaction put a damper on an otherwise great dinner. My husband has had a white fish allergy for 32 years. He can safely eat certain fish like tuna, salmon, and trout, so he usually has limited sushi options but still enjoys it. He ordered what appeared to be a safe roll, but after the first bite realized it contained masago. We asked what type of fish their masago comes from, and the server confirmed it was from a white fish. Thankfully, he noticed immediately and didn't have a reaction. The server did offer to have the roll remade, which we appreciated. However, before doing so, she repeatedly told us that she and the chef "think all fish are white," implying that his allergy didn't really make sense. Hearing that several times felt dismissive of a very real allergy he's managed his entire life. Food allergies aren't something anyone should have to defend while dining out. To end the meal, they kindly brought out The Ridiculous dessert and the coconut cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and both were delicious. However, the moment was a bit overshadowed when the server mentioned, "We normally don't give these as birthday desserts, but because of what happened, we did." While I'm sure it wasn't intended that way, it came across as passive-aggressive rather than hospitable. Overall, the food was outstanding and absolutely lives up to Sunda's reputation. I'd happily return for the Wagyu Crispy Rice and everything else we tried. My only criticism is that a little more sensitivity and understanding around food allergies--and a bit more tact in how situations are communicated--would have made an excellent dining experience truly exceptional.

Came here w my bookie and he ate all my food if that is any indication…read more Order your food cafeteria style and choose a table to dine in the space. Everything is mostly self serve from there but the servers are helpful and attentive with any questions about the menu and where all the cutlery is I was most curious to try their plates and went with the chicken. The meat was falling off the bone, accompanying veggies offered a fresh texture and crunch to the meal, and the hot sauces offered some nice heat to each bite The soup was a rotating special I think, but it didn't stand out compared to the plate. Coffee candy is a nice touch. Looking forward to trying their hotdog, fries, and beef sandwich next

Service is very friendly here…read more It was my first time eating Indonesian food. The flavors of the curry stew, the grilled mackerel, the collards, pickles and chili sauces were all delicious. Only complaint is the food was cold almost colder than room temperature. The sauces were quite spicy so be ready for the kick! The chicken skewers and durian brulee were the highlights of the meal and I wouldn't change a thing.

This was my favorite stop at my visit to Chicago earlier this month! Duck Duck Goat checks all the…read moreboxes from gorgeous interior and sultry ambiance offering different looks for each room, to mouth-watering dishes and stunning cocktails. We had the Dan Dan Slap Noodles, Crab Rangoon and Xiao Long Bao that had us wishing we came hungrier to try more dishes. The chef offers a new, fun twist to Chinese favorites; the pineapple and mascarpone-almond filling in the Crab Rangoon was excellent! Our wonderful server recommended the Dan Dan Slap Noodles, it being his favorite dish, and it did not disappoint! The Chai'd and True cocktail had me rethinking my opinions on bourbon it was so delightful. Come hungry!

I really wanted to love Duck Duck Goat as it was recommended by a friend. The atmosphere was great…read moreand the drinks were good. A few dishes, like the Duck Fried Rice, Pork Belly, and Beef Noodle Soup, were actually pretty solid. But the rest of the night was just so frustrating that I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. The Jiaozi were the first big letdown. The menu said they were beef short rib and bone marrow, but they didn't taste like that at all. The filling was just super mushy and the flavor was just weird. The manager and the food runner were nice when we mentioned it, but our actual server was a disaster. When we tried the Goat Noodles, all we could taste was cumin. It was so overwhelming that it covered up everything else. We couldn't even tell if there was actually any goat shoulder in there. When we told our waiter, she couldn't care less. She got totally defensive, wouldn't even listen to us, and just said, "Oh, I told you when you ordered that the dish is cumin forward" and walked away. It got worse when the bill came. She was holding on to the payment machine so hard and almost yanked it right out of my friend's hand. She was staring at it to see what we were tipping. It was so awkward and incredibly rude. No thank you, no nothing. She just grabbed it and left. The place has potential, but they really need to fix the food and retrain the staff. A cool vibe doesn't make up for bad food and awful service.

Sweet Rice is my go to Thai spot in this part of the city. Delicious khao soi, super friendly…read morestaff. Perfect for casual dinner or takeout.

This place has really good food. The portions are wonderful. You can share anything. Which is how…read morewe like to share our Thai food in the first place. The staff is nice. Love the cute little robot that brings you drinks too!

Beautiful ambiance, great and efficient staff from beginning to end…read more Ordered lumpia, pork buns, and loving heart maki roll, (Ask for wasabi does not come w sushi), everything was so good! Entree was Szechuan Chicken, only complaint was no knife or serving utensils. We are def going back!

I needed a last minute reservation on a Sunday evening to meet a friend who was visiting for a…read moreconvention. Surprisingly most restaurants were booked on this Sunday evening, but then again it is summer in Chicago. I've always been a big Sunda River North fan so thought it would be fun to check out her little sis in Fulton Market. I was driving in from the burb so appreciated the valet parking right out front. They weren't very busy on this Sunday. Our waitress and the rest of the staff were super friendly. They were out of a few things such as brown rice, which was no biggie, but they were super apologetic...even brought edname to our table to apologize for us having to eat white rice (which i prefer anyway). I began my meal with a lovely glass of sauvignon blanc. My friend and I split a few menu items: * Crispy rice: one of my favorites from the original sunda. Good, but not quite as good as I remember * yellowtail crudo: refreshing and healthy * Miso cod: winner of the meal Overall, it was a good meal, but I left wondering if Sunda wasn't quite as good as it used to be or if my taste has changed overtime. There's so many amazing restaurants in this area that i'm not sure I would go back, but if you want solid asian food in a cool vibe this works.

TAO knows what works…read more Great food! Great cocktails! Great ambiance! Great decor! It's a vibe and a great experience. But one thing I'm noticing at all the TAOs I've visited is some of the staff at check-in aren't very friendly. I don't know if they're tired or other but some have this demeanor and body language that just doesn't fit the whole experience. It's a bit of a turn off when one is so excited to finally arrive and make it for their reservation and one or Two girls at check in seem deflated and underwhelming. Also- TAO you stressed me out about running five minutes behind and I arrived and you made me wait for over 30 minutes to sit me and party down. What's up with that? You're lucky you're COOL. Happy summer everybody!

Probably the worst Tao location in the United States in service compared to Los Angeles, San…read moreFrancisco (before it closed), and Las Vegas. We went to today for Father's Day, and the brunch experience left a lot to be desired. We weren't given utensils, and it took time to find a server to bring them to us and we weren't given knives (the brunch offered red meat dishes). We saw our server twice and the worst part was the Asian female server working ignored me twice when I was asking for the check and when I finally got her attention for the bill she never brought it. This experience left such a sour taste in my mouth. Tao Chicago puts the whole Tao brand to shame and I'll be telling both my schools community and international friends to avoid at all costs and stick with the Las Vegas and Los Angeles locations.

This place is a yes, yes, and yes! I have a buddy that loves Tiki bars and found this place/made a…read morereservation, so our group came to visit on a Sunday night. The vibe is speakeasy-ish; the entrance is off the street in an alleyway but the interior is very nice, low light, and would be fun for a date night! The staff were attentive and very friendly. My friend got some shots, which were surprisingly good given they were kind of sweet, and I ordered the "mystic lamp" cocktail ($16) which was VERY memorable to me as someone that loves floral drinks -- it was very floral, slightly fruity, and had a lovely chunk of lychee it came with which was delicious! The drink was decent sized too; I've been charged a lot more for much less drink at other speakeasies (those of which I don't plan to visit again any time soon haha). In my opinion, this spot has the perfect combo of great drinks, nice ambiance, cool speakeasy-vibes, but also cheerfulness given the tiki-theme inside. Would definitely rec a visit to anyone visiting Chicago who likes cool bars!

I can't understand what the fuss is all about here. I couldn't wait to leave…read more This place represents itself as a tiki bar but is the most half-hearted attempt I have ever seen. I was excited for the experience having heard how busy it gets, blah blah. These positive reviewers need to seek out other tiki bars. After you negotiate the alley entrance and go down dangerously dark stairs, you are met with crazy boring decor. I kept thinking there had to be more right? The whole point of a tiki bar is to strike a mood, but hanging a very few polynesian masks on the wall, putting up a grass facade over the bar and dressing the servers in vaguely polynesian outfits is sad. I've seen private tiki bars at people's homes that are more exciting. Add to this a comparably boring music selection played far too loud over boomy lo-fi speakers and you'll wonder what's going on here. So what about the food and drink? Completely uninspired for anyone who's had more than a mai tai before in their life. About a dozen extremely common drink choices is all you get!! No specials, that's it. When I asked if this was the whole cocktail menu, the server said it was but they have a full bar so you can get anything you want. Well, I could get that service at just about any bar in the world, so big deal. Maybe it would be better if you sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender. One could also go taste their rum selections and other cocktails in the Bamboo Room, but I hate that kind of elitist nonsense. That's never been what tiki bars were about. The drinks we sampled were okay at best. Even the namesake 3 Dots and A Dash cocktail was lackluster and used cheap cherries for the dots instead of classic Luxardos. (If you know, you know) The appetizers were okay, but way overpriced. 5 tiny spring rolls for $18. Come on guys, enough already. I'd rather go to the bar at the Polynesian Hotel at Disney than return here. This place is a hard pass.