If you're anywhere near downtown Chicago and craving something quick, fresh, and satisfying, Koi…read moreJoy is one of those finds that sneaks into your regular rotation. Love their Broodles!!

I came to Koi Noodles for the first time and tried their lunch special. I had the ramen with pork…read morebelly as well as their pork wontons. I liked the pork wontons and I was pleased that they had a great ratio of filling to wrapper. Then came the ramen w pork belly. The egg was great as well as any toppings - but the pork belly was burnt to a crisp. One piece was so bad that I felt like it could be charcoal. From what I've seen in the pictures - it shouldn't be burnt to the crisp like this.

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!

This was a delicious meal! Great addition to the Wicker Park neighborhood. We ordered way too much…read morefood for just 3 girls but its ok cause I had alot of yummy leftovers. Truffle & kurobuta XLB: They are known for their soup dumplings so I highly recommend! The truffle was not overpowering and very delish. They are pretty big in size too. Kimchi & pork mandoo: Get the mandoo pan seared because it comes topped with a crispy layer! Bibimmen: A must! If you like noodles dishes this is for you! Waiter said this is always ordered for the table. Mixing in the egg yolk made everything creamy. Dombe guksu: Also another fav of mine! Also cause I love soup. Came with lots of pulled pork. The texture of their hand-pulled noodles are perfection! Cabbage tofu pockets: I could've skipped this. But this is great if you are vegetarian. Light and refreshing. Narara wings: No complaints. Nice twist on an asian style wing. Comes topped with pickled onions and radish. Galbi cargot: Meat version of escargot. The table loved this! SUPER cheesy. Not recommended if lactose intolerant. Crabby clam puffs: I love any version of a crab rangoon. Filling is more crab meat than cream cheese.

carley was fantastic! she gave us such marvelous service and everything she recommended was a…read more100/10. the vibes were immaculate and even though it was packed, food came out quick. if you are downtown in chicago, this is the place to be.

Gorgeous aesthetic and a standout spot for Southeast Asian inspired cuisine. I came specifically…read morefor the variety, and it did not disappoint. We ordered the scallops, crab noodles, sinigang sour, and a lychee martini, and finished with the chocolate molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream. The scallops were cooked to perfection and buttery. My personal favorite, though, was the sinigang sour cocktail. While it wasn't as tangy as traditional sinigang, it was a creative and well-balanced interpretation. Service truly elevated the experience. Our server was attentive and welcoming, and the staff member refilling our waters was just as on point A+ all around. Looking forward to stopping by again the next time we're in Chicago.

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

Don't normally eat Indonesian food - let's try it. For fast casual they have silver and cloth…read morenapkins, that's really nice. You can tell the 2 guys behind the counter are dedicated to this establishment. We got the duck inndo hot dog, strong in flavor and loaded with toppings but nothing distinctive. The dinner plate came with rendang that taste better with the red chili sauce. The star of the show however is the chicken satay. Both my son and my wife said it's perfect - you can't improve on it. The marinade is soaked in the chicken and they baste before serving. Highly recommend.

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!

Duck Duck Goat was AMAZING!!!!!! It can be hard to get a reservation but it was 100% worth the…read moreeffort. We had a group of three and split 5 or 6 things which was more than enough food. My favorite was the mushroom dumplings and the spring rolls. We also got a shrimp stir fry and duck fried rice. Everything we got was really really good, you can't go wrong ordering. I loved that they had vegetarian options & our server did a great job explaining the menu. Can't wait to go back!!!

Me & my gf had the pleasure of trying this restaurant one Saturday afternoon while looking for some…read morelunch. We had a really good time here. It was very clean, easy to order, and the staff were helpful as well. We ordered several different items to share. Such as the Thom khem (pork belly) , bbq chicken over rice, Thai dessert, and some boba. Everything was delicious but my favorite had to be the bbq chicken , the sauce had the perfect amount of sweet and tangy ness.

Overall a good experience. The restaurant had a fund atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. We…read moretried the: - Chicken Pot Stickers - Roti Karee Curry - Beef Noodle Soup - Duck Over Rice The food was fine, the only reason I'm eating it a 3 is because I had phenomenal Thai food the day before, so it's really skewing my review. The prices were very affordable so that's a plus, and the Roti Karee Curry was flavorful. The roti itself I would buy if they sold.

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!

Nice fancy place with great service and good food…read more I came here with a group and we got maybe 8+ plates. I'd rate the food overall a 7/10, I recommend the oxtail dumplings and brussels sprouts. Their lychee martini was refreshing and sweet. The place inside is BIG too, I like the vibe a lot. Overall I'd go again.

During the winter time, I finally got a chance to experience the oh so popular Tao brunch. I came…read morewith my girlfriend and her family and we had an amazing time. The food was excellent, and I would have to say my favorite item was the bao buns. The beef bao was both soft and tender while packing an endless amount of flavor in those tiny little bites. I also helped myself to the desert section at the end, and those chocolate covered strawberries were to die for lol.

We got the fried chicken gyoza as an appetizer, and it was easily the best dish of the night…read more For our entrees, we ordered the shrimp tempura roll and the spicy tuna roll, and we enjoyed both. We definitely felt full by the end of the meal, which was surprising because it is usually hard to feel full off sushi. I have been to the NYC location before, and I will say I enjoyed my meal at the Chicago location significantly more. In terms of drinks, the cocktails were well made. However, the shots were pretty watered down, which was disappointing. It's definitely an aesthetic spot. However, the biggest downside is the service. We were a relatively large party but were on time for our reservation, and we still had to wait over a half hour before we were even seated. Service throughout the night took an extremely long time, and we were starving before we even saw any signs of food.

1 word. Phenomenal…read more Wow. I loved this place. Their fries are fantastic. They had a nice seasoning to them. The drink was great. Next time I need to try the sharable drinks.

We came here as a part of 4 on a Friday night. It was PACKED. We thankfully had reservations which…read moreto me is a must, but they will accommodate you at the bar without them. The drinks were so good! They were good size and simply delicious. Well balanced. Not too sweet and not artificially sweet. It's clear those making them knew how to make real cocktails. The ambiance is true tiki. It is large but there were people surrounding our table because it was close to the bar. If you make a reservation and pay a deposit, make sure to make your server aware. The quickly made adjustments for us, but this was an issue in ensuring we got our credit. I would recommend getting a reservation in their smaller internal bar for a more intimate experience and more commonly crafted drinks. I would definitely come back but likely on a weeknight or earlier in the day.

This was our first visit after Wok n Fire moved out and we loved the interior changes that were…read moremade. We went for Happy Hour and were seated at the bar because all of the tables were apparently reserved. We were greeted by Adam who was the only server in the bar. For Happy Hour they have a few drink specials and all Small Plates are half off. We asked about GF options and he was not too helpful but we made it work. My wife started with a Ginger Pina Martini with grilled pineapple infused vodka. She loved it ,I thought it was too sour. I tried their Toshi Old Fashion with Iwai 45 which is a Japanese blended whiskey. Very good. For our small plates we had Spicey Tuna Crispy Rice,Chicken Lettuce Wraps,BBQ Lollipops and a Philadelphia Roll. Hands down our favorite were the BBQ lollipops..sliced New York strip wrapped around lemongrass with a delicious sauce. On Tuesdays they offer half price rolls which makes us want to go back as some of their signature rolls sounded amazing. Plenty of parking is available and reservations are suggested..even for Happy Hour.

In the downtown St Charles lies a trendy and busy sushi restaurant, Moto Imoto. A group of 4 of us…read moremade a reservation and we started with saki and some apps. The duck bao buns came two per order and had a sauce to melt the flavor of the duck in your mouth. The shishido peppers came with a sauce that was creamy and complimentary. They have sushi boats that come with four rolls, but I opted to eat three. All of our selection of rolls was pretty and filling. Some ordered hot plates and the portions were grand and they were delicious. We went for a birthday and ordered two desserts. The ube cheesecake didn't have the blueberries on there, as the photos suggested it would, but still tasted great. The chocolate peanut butter cake was also good, but wasn't considered a favorite. Our server Ayden was helpful and got our food out quickly. His service was pretty good and he was friendly. This was lively for a night that was -10 Fahrenheit! It was so busy, so that tells you it's a great restaurant, and I agree.