This place is super delicious! They have different fusion bowls or what they call "global rice…read morebowls". The menu is here: https://www.elarrocerochicago.com/ and you can order through Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc. Portions sizes are pretty good even though it's pricier than "normal" rice bowls you definitely feel like you're getting a slightly elevated dish. This is a delivery-only place and it is actually by the chefs of Tanta!

Halal certified, which is cool. Wild menu choices - definitely worth an experiment if you are…read morelocal (fried green beans, fried fysh(?) and chips sandwich, plant based chicken sandwich, this wild loaded fries plate(?)). They have meat alternatives -- again cool, but hard to tell for sure what was real and what was imitation given the way they spelled the items on the menu. More a delivery vibe than an in person vibe.

Long wait (over 20 minutes) despite restaurant being empty. Chicken strips were nicely breaded and…read morefresh. Breading fell off quickly leaving naked strips and their special sauce. Fries were good when warm, soggy shortly after.

We stopped at the time out market to grab a quick and casual dinner before a concert. We weren't…read morestarving so we decided to split a bowl of ramen. Bill Kim's was perfect because they had gluten free options. We ended up with pork ramen with rice noodles. The food was ready quick and the broth was a little spicy and flavorful. There was a plentiful amount of pork and toppings. We felt full and warmed up on a chilly night.

Checks two things: it's Asian and it's comfortable. It may just have an uncomfortable price. Bill…read moreKim is an accomplished local chef who has opened this space inside the Time Out Market. Has all kinds of noodles. There's a bunch to choose from obviously. A pretty popular option in this hipster market on Fulton. It's on the first floor on the west side of the market. There's often a pretty long line it seems. Annoying but okay. It means this is good stuff. Only bad thing is it gets expensive. The noodles are topped with lots of stuff. It's about $18 for a bowl. Last time got the Veggie Ramen. A bunch of noodles in shoyu broth. That's a broth made from soy. Came with lots of vegetables full of flavor. There was cabbage, cilantro, eggs which I left off, marinated bean sprouts, mushrooms, radish, scallions, and tofu. Filling bowls. It's kind of expensive but these are bowls packed full of stuff. There's even a bowl of ramen that's okay for vegetarians.

I decided to tried Workout Rice inside and honestly it took me a minute to even decide what to eat…read more So many good options around. The place itself is kinda hectic and yeah, the wait was a bit long, but once the food came out I forgot about that pretty fast. I ordered the Gyudon with domestic wagyu. Came with miso soup, yellow radish, and pickled cabbage. First bite, incredible... The beef was insanely flavorful. Super tender, almost melting. You get that rich fatty wagyu taste, but it's balanced by this savory-sweet sauce that soaks into the rice underneath. Every bite had juice and flavor, the onions and sauce just wrapped around the meat perfectly. I kept telling myself I'd slow down but suddenly the bowl was empty. Portion was solid. Felt filling without being heavy. The staff was really nice, and I liked that you can actually see the food before ordering. The neon market vibe almost makes you forget you're in Chicago for a second. I'm definitely coming back for that beef again.

I heard great things about this spot and it delivered. I wish I had also tried the Hainan chicken…read morerice, since this dish isn't easy to find in the Chicago area. I ordered from the kiosk and the domestic wagyu donburi was delicious. Although the portion size doesn't look enormous, this is packed full of rice with a generous amount of beef. The beef brisket texture was fairly good, but the flavor was excellent with just the right amount of sweetness and saltiness in a sauce full of umami. The sliced wagyu beef was even better, perfectly tender and flavorful. Surprisingly the miso soup was full of flavor, and went great with the toasted garlic, pickle radish, pickle cabbage, and tamago. Despite being sides, these were all done very well. Overall, worth coming here for the delicious wagyu donburi. You get a generous sized portion that's delicious and very reasonably priced.

I got delivery from here on a Tuesday night, I didn't receive one of the "notes" people have talked…read moreabout. I ordered the Crispy chicken herb Jalapeño aioli rice bowl with plain white rice. It comes with lettuce, rice, chicken, and sauce. Because they aren't mixed together the rice is really hard to get to. Almost like it's an after thought. You have to go digging for it. The rice tastes good, typical, starchy, sticky. It was good. The sauce was not spicy but flavorful, and the chicken held up its crispiness despite it traveling to me. My partner got the Crispy Garlic Aioli fish rice bowl with garlic butter fried rice. He said it was good, but there was too much sauce it took over the whole dish. Overall it wasn't as good as people are saying, but it is a hefty meal. Two large bowls cost $46.00.

Hands down might be my favorite delivery food in Chicago. I get the Yuzu Chicken bowl with white…read morerice every time and it's PERFECT. The white rice is sticky and delicious and somehow reheats perfectly. Perfect amount of sauce on it. The chicken is tender, no weird things in it, and the sauce is so so good. The salad is fresh and the dressing so tangy and fresh. I could probably eat this multiple times a week. I feel healthy and not gross after. LOOOOOVE!!

Late night chai at this place is the bomb.com ! This had to be an octane rating of 93 because I…read morewalked 7 miles thereafter with my friend and still couldn't go straight to bed ! Classic hole in the wall spot so you know they're gonna have amazing food. Will be trying their food this week.

Great atmosphere and hospitality. They also have a masjid so you don't miss prayers if you stop…read morethere. Food is affordable and tasty.

Located in the Richland Center Food Court, this is one of many unassuming spots serving affordable…read moreeats. Ample seating in the food court. Friendly service, but it's very no-frills. They'll ring a bell when an order is ready, much like all the other spots here, so no need to stand around and wait. Beef Hibachi Burger - it's a good solid burger. Adding egg always make a burger or sandwich better, the cheese was melted well, and the hibachi beef was tender. On the flip side, it's not that big and doesn't have a combo option with any sides. On it's own it hits the spot, but wouldn't mind some more food (hence ordering a side okonomiyaki). Okonomiyaki - the only times I've had okonomiyaki were in LA and Japan. It's pretty uncommon across Seattle and Texas so have to take the opportunity when in Chicago! Feels like there's a good amount around. There's both seafood and meat (octopus, hibachi beef, and bacon I believe). Crispy foundation, soft and fluffy top. Mixture of textures from the cabbage, egg, and flour. Definitely hit the spot despite the location of a food court.

Reallyyyy good noodles! He cooked it right there in front of us and it's safe to say it's my…read moreboyfriend's new favorite spot. He can't stop talking about it! They are very flavorful and give a good amount of meat. Very fresh especially if you eat it there in the food hall. I want to try their tapayaki next time!

Across two workplaces, this has been a favorite lunch stop. I don't get it all the time, because it…read moreerrs a bit on the side of heavy. With that in mind, though, if you eat a shawarma bowl for lunch, you might not be hungry until 8pm, so that could be convenient if you want to avoid a late afternoon hunger slump :P Unlike so many fast-casual spots, quality hasn't dipped here through the years, and I am thrilled. So are my tastebuds. The food is consistently flavorful, especially the chicken shawarma and spicy falafel. I also appreciate the variety of soda (pop??) cans, so you can grab a ginger ale, diet Dr. Pepper, or anything your heart desires to wash down your bowl/wrap/whatever. The people working there are friendly, efficient, and quality is clearly still important to them!

Good restaurant for falafel bowls. I had the steak falafel bowl and overall it was pretty tasty…read more The steak was slightly overcooked, but still good. Lots of good options for the bowl ( hummus, onions, corn, cucumber, tzatziki). All on a bed of brown rice . Friendly prompt service on a nice location on the river.