Super excited about this place. I work at a very similar concept, but with sushi, in my hometown so this place felt like a piece of home. The crew seems genuinely excited to work there. The concept is something we will be seeing a lot of: given some sauce, protein, and veggie options you can create a different stir fry every time. I love having the seasonal veggie as well. I got the teriyaki sauce with chicken (super tender) and some veggies (edamame, onions, peppers, carrots) and white rice. $9 for the whole thing-a pretty sizable portion for the price so it seems like a good lunch deal. You can watch them stir fry it and upon tasting it, that smoky stir fry flavor really comes out. Love the concept and the feel of this place and think they will do good in the lunch biz. I'm hoping they get some house-made drinks as I know this impresses people even more, when done right. read more

A great spot for late lunch or dinner in the Loop...a friend and I walked in off the Adams/Wabash L stop and had an amazingly satisfying meal. The creamy cashew and Thai basil sauce are recommended, and the chicken and tofu were cooked perfectly. Stop in here...you won't regret it. Thanks to the friendly staff! read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Creamy cashew stir-fry with Thai iced coffee. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is the BEST. The restaurant itself is incredibly clean and the staff is SO nice! The food is incredible! I love the Thai Basil and the Coconut Curry, but newest favorite was suggested to me by the owner: Stir Fry, Brown Rice and the Tahini Ginger dressing. SO good!! The best part about this meal is that you still feel good after you eat it. Most Asian food, while delicious, makes me feel awful for at least 24 hours. Brightwok is so fresh, I've never felt that way. There is NEVER a puddle of greasy sauce at the bottom of your bowl. Brightwok will also do Pre-ordered office lunches!! My team loves this! Delicious, healthy, filling... what could be better?!?! I hope they open up more locations soon so I can have a Brightwok near work and home. :) read more

I like this place for the good food; but I like it better for the good people. I needed to order online for a lunch the next day. It didn't seem possible til I called and spoke with Jeremy. He helped arrange it so everything went off without a hitch and was super polite. (Now, I didn't take a picture of the food; it wasn't anything special to look at. But that's not why you order a bowl full of fresh veggies :P) Build Your Own: Chicken Bowl Sauce: Chili Coconut Curry (I thought medium was the perfect amount of spicy without being too much) Base: White Rice Vegetables: Onions -Bell Peppers -Broccoli -Kale and Savoy Cabbage - Extras: Crispy Egg - Edamame- Bean Sprouts (I think it was the sprouts that made it extra tasty!) I also got the miso soup. Was cold, but it was also delivered so you can't expect too much. Tasted decent enough. Next time? I'll try and be more adventurous- maybe the Thai Basil Sauce and tofu?. And I'll skip the soup. The bowl portions are big enough. read more

Pros: Fresh, cooked right in front of you, nice portion, healthy, nice clean environment, friendly service, and delicious! Cons: A touch pricey, but what isn't in Chicago?! I can't go here again in Colorado I definitely recommend this place! Yummy! read more

VERY impressed. Quality, healthy, ingredients with fantastic flavor. We ordered a limited time "kick'n panang" bowl with an added egg. From out of town but man I wish we had one of these I could visit on the regular! Go. Eat. Savor. read more

Really disappointed. I tried the online ordering, scheduled my pickup several hours in advance, and when i showed up on time, i had to wait 20 minutes before it was ready. The walk-in customers had no wait. After all that waiting, i took a few bites of my lunch, and was so grossed out i couldnt finish it. The chicken was dry and tough. There wasn't enough sauce, so the starch from the rice noodles had turned what little sauce there was to a paste-like consistency. There were uncooked noodle chunks in it, for an unpleasant crunchy surprise. For an 11 dollar lunch, I'd have expected better. Badly prepared food, and a ridiculous wait. Definitely not worth it. read more

Amazing! We tried three different things and all were soo good! The flavor was right on and you didn't feel sick after. Yum!

Great place if you're trying to eat healthy or take folks with allergies out for cheap in the Loop. I tried a chicken rice bowl with the coconut chili curry, which they helpfully made spicy for me (all sauces default to mild). It was perfectly cooked and delicious, and they offered a great variety of colorful superfoods to go in it. I did wish there were slightly more vegetable options (or perhaps just a few of the ones I like most in stir fry, like corn). Service was quick and the staff person was very helpful when I admitted to being a first timer. I will probably be back, especially for a fast dinner, which seems to be their slow time. read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Curry chicken with squash, peppers, kale, and red cabbage. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Although I despise the concept of Asian Fusion, I think this place is actually pretty cool. It's like Chipotle but for Asian bowls since you can customize what you want. They have plenty of healthy options and the meal is decently price for the fresh ingredients and portion sizes. You get to pick your sauce, rice/noodles/salad, protein and vegetables, and they stir fry it in front of you. Don't expect to be wow'd by the flavors but you can always beef it up with a little sriracha ;) I really really like the decor, it's very clean and the space is open with lots of seating. The decorations looked like someone had to painstakingly place hundreds of chopsticks into the wall, which was pretty neat to admire. read more

Brightwok Kitchen was the best find on our recent trip to Chicago. The location is perfect for a quick lunch after spending the morning at the Art Institute. The service was incredibly fast, even at lunch time, and the food was incredible. I particularly enjoyed being able to create my own meal and have it made right in front of me. The place was very clean which communicated a healthy fare. I wish that there could be more places that this throughout the country. read more

This place is awesome!!! I got 6-veggies over mixed greens which sounded super healthy and not enough food but turned out to be really filling. The seasonal jalapeno green curry is quite spicy so beware. My friend got the tofu bowl with creamy cashew and brown rice and loved the sauce and the cashew bits. The tofu is also one of the better kinds, different from the boxed ones in supermarkets. read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Jalapeño green curry and creamy cashew - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is a fun way to create your favorite mix. I got the tofu over noodles with veggies and teriyaki sauce. BF got chicken teriyaki over brown rice with veggies. Mine was light on the sauce but his was perfect. Staff is very courteous and came over to ask how our food was. Very appreciated read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Tofu over noodles with teriyaki sauce and veggies - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's OMG good!! I had such a long day, both physically and mentally. BUT! BrightWok help me get my soul my power back!! Super delicious!! After finishing my meal at BrightWok, I just feel the further us BRIGHT again! ;) read more

Soooo dang GOOD!!!! I absolutely love coming here. The food has never disappointed. The service is always great, especially Deja. She always makes me laugh when I come in. I was so excited the wokathon cards were extended, thank goodness I didn't throw it out because I use it all the time. This is one a of the few healthy options near my office that's not salad and I am so happy I found it. read more

Like chipotle for Asian food! PSA: you can only get 4 veggies when you build your own bowl!

When I searched Vegan/Vegetarian on Yelp I wasn't expecting to find my new favorite fast-ish food in Chicago. OMG, this is so yummy. I built a bowl with brown rice, creamy cashew sauce, and VEGGIES and WOW! So simple and delicious staff was incredibly nice and helpful too! read more

Hit the spot, friendly service, clean, and all healthy options (huge plus). I just wish they were out near Oak Brook too instead of just downtown. Now I'm craving some. read more

Fantastic. Like a Freshii but asian style and (in my opinion) much more flavorful. Ask them to make it spicy for that little extra kick!! read more

Had lunch here today for the first time and it was OK but nothing to write home about. I had the Chili Curry Sauce on a bed of mixed greens with veggies, pork belly and topped with an egg. I was really looking forward to a flavorful, yolky lunch experience. This being said, the food was ok. There wasn't a particular flavor that popped out. I really wanted to like the pork belly which they're experimenting with but it was very thin and it got a little lost in my bowl. Was it fresh, healthy and filling? Yes. But I do love my flavors to pop and my meals to make me feel happy. This was nothing spectacular. If you're close by check it out. I, however, had to walk 15 minutes to get there on a brisk and cold day and don't see myself doing that again any time soon. Stop by and get your own impression. read more

Truly a great and simple dining experience. With two celiacs in the family, it was great for the accommodations and not worrying about the ingredients. read more

Delicious! I had the kick n panang with brown rice. You can substitute items which I love. Very fresh and had just the right amount of spice. I also had the sweet potato fritter on top - sooo yummy. It was a bit cold in the restaurant but other than that it was awesome!! We will be back!! read more

This place is the Chipotle of stir fry! It's not like BD Wong's Grill or other buffet-style stir fry places. Very fresh ingredients. You can choose a base of noodles or rice, add a protein (or not) and a choice of veggies (up to 4). You can also ask them to spice it up. You get a huge bowl and my total was $9. Place was super busy at 1:30 on a weekday, however the wait was minimal. They make everything right in front of you, stir frying the contents in actual wok skillets. Great choice of veggies, the menu is not overwhelming. The flavors were good. I have had better, but to be honest, at higher price points. Staff is great. There was person emptying the trash and as everyone was bringing their tray over he was actually asking them how their food was! I wish they had locations out in the burbs. Hopefully they can expand. read more

Just wanted to update my review now that I have used BW twice for catering! Both times it went very smoothly, and the team was super accommodating. Very affordable catering options, and everyone loved the food. I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future events. read more

Love brightwok and can't recommend it highly enough! I am able to get exact nutrition from their website and love the flavors and spice : )

Craving some healthy Asian food? Then come check this place out. After walking hours around downtown area, I was starving but wanted something on the healthier side. I was hesitant to try their stir-fry and almost opted for a salad (but who am I kidding) for health-conscious reason. I was glad I went for their stir-fry noodle with Thai basil sauce. It wasn't too overly oily or saucy so I didn't feel like I ate too badly...I was confused how to order but the staff was really nice and explained how it worked. Think of it like Chipotle. You pick either noodle, white, or brown rice. Then you select your choice of meat (i.e. chicken, steak, tofu). They allowed you to pick 4 choices of veggies but you can pay for more if you like. I think they are on the more expensive side compared to home but I guess the price isn't too bad for Chicago standard?? Anyways, I really enjoyed my bowl of noodle and steak. I look forward to coming back! read more

This is a classic wok restaurant, but it has brightened things up for sure. Great sauces, simple ordering, clean facilities, nice prices and excellent location. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Great ambiance. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fast and delicious. Peanut free and Gluten free!! Grilled pineapple was a nice touch on top. Wish they were open Sunday's. Friendly, knowledgeable, quick staff. Great find just down the street from the art institute. read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First visit and i'm in love. Great stir fry, clean open atmosphere, quick service. read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Eat right stir fry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here with a friend one evening in the mood for a healthy dinner and craving some stir fry-- there was no wait and everyone working was extremely friendly despite walking in right before close ! Both of us went with the make your own stir fry with teriyaki sauce- one with brown rice, and one with rice noodles. The vegetables were very fresh and there wasn't a long wait until our food was done. If you're on the hungrier side- I'd recommend the noodles, but both dishes were good sized portions. I'd definitely recommend this place when that Asian/stir fry craving hits but you don't want to break your diet..... Or just when you're in the Loop and you want a quick, healthy bite . read more

Great place for a fast and healthy and delicious dinner. The environment is a little noisy, but it doesn't matter compared to the good food! Also, if you are a student, you can get a discount ;) read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My manager and I came here after visiting the Art Institute of Chicago. We were very hungry having missed all of the food open in AIC. With my manager being vegan, this place ended up being great in meeting both of our dietary needs. The staff were very helpful and the food was delicious! Definitely give it a try. read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Delicious white rice bowl with tofu, veggies and basil sauce topped with a fried egg. Wish I lived here to enjoy this all of the time! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Loved this place on my way back to the Hilton after a 4 hour art institute visit. Delicious stir fry noodles with a chipotle like assembly line and quick turnaround. Nice staff that smiles. Can't go much better than that! read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Chili stir fry rice noodle - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really awesome food! Everything was so flavorful, and a variety of options to choose from. The portion sizes are just right too. I'd highly recommend the masala chai! read more

Everything about Brightwok is top notch. Whether you're going into the restaurant or they cater at your office/event, you can expect top-notch quality food and service. While I've been in a few times, I ordered food for 100ish of my coworkers for a town hall meeting in our office. Their manager delivered it and set everything up himself. During lunch, I was told over and over how delicious everything was. Hats off to Brightwok and its staff. read more

Love this place. It has fresh, healthy, delicious food for a reasonable price. I am so glad I have a healthy option close to school. They cook the food to order, but they are relatively quick, which makes it a good option for lunch. I highly suggest this for any foodie or anyone who wants delicious, healthy food. read more

Took my husband and 5 year old son for a healthy lunch while playing tourist in our city. What a find!! We greatly enjoyed the stir fry! I got chicken, brown rice, vegetables, and coconut curry with medium heat. Amazing! I also enjoyed a cold iced tea, ginger citrus. I really loved it. read more

I am a fan of these pick your own stir fry places. I thought Brightwok was just okay. The veggies were fresh and the sauces were delicious but the food was soooo salty. I was dehydrated after finishing my bowl. Also, the interior is so blindingly bright, the kind of unpleasant bright that hurts your eyes. And because of the open kitchen, it gets super smoky inside and after you walk out, you smell for hours. read more

Brightwok Kitchen - Very good dish but SOOOO Salty - Asian Fusion Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Fresh, on time. It's build your own stir fry chipotle style they have everyone for everything and gluten free options

Very unique Asian fusion restaurant. Order the Earth, Curry and Fire with a friend egg. Had the lemonade, which was sugarless (an added bonus) read more