Bowls are what to get in Elgin. It has quite a few choices to fill these. Around The Bowl is one of…read morethe places in Dream Hall at 51, a food hall. Kind of simple concept with a few unique flavor options. The prices are okay if kind of high, it seems. Among the options at the one long counter. It's got a few other places it shares with so it gets kind of confusing to be honest. The options have great variety. Many countries to choose from. There's Greek, Mediterranean, and Mexican among the options. It's about $11 for a bowl. You choose proteins for several of these. I got the Curry Bowl. This has coconut curry, green peppers, peanuts, red peppers, and white rice. She got the Mediterranean Bowl. This has the classic stuff including black olives, feta, and hummus. Choices of proteins on the bowls includes meats like beef or chicken. There's also vegetables if not wanting any meats. For sure it's one of the best places to visit in this food hall. It's closed Sundays. There's a few options for vegans and vegetarians.

Service was good. Portion was just perfect and I like to eat. I had the curry chicken and shrimp…read morebowl. Was very good not overwhelming. Not spicy at all. Will do again.

This place is amazing! We came for Jollibee Chickenjoy, but stocked up on groceries while we were…read morehere. The food is always delicious. My daughter loves the footlong turon from CrispyTown. Ambiance is okay but is not why I come here.

It's 9:45 in the morning. It's a hot Chicago summer. The asphalt bakes…read more But not I! I'm inside seafood city, cool af, munching on a grilled squid! Great Filipino-centric market. Lots of hot food, cold foods, desserts, and yes, whole fish. Would highly recommend!

It was great! Been to their location in Barcelona, New York, and Boston. Love the local food…read moreoptions they have. Tried the dumplings and cupcakes. Both were delicious! The ambiance is nice per usual. Highly recommend!

Coming from Boston, I had heard the news that Time Out Market is closing its doors (in both…read morelocations!) in the next week, and I was looking forward to seeing what the Chicago food hall looked like. I was surprised to see that the website does allow reservations for large groups, so we booked through Resy a few days before coming. When we arrived at Fulton Market, it took a few tries but we happily found street parking. It was a little bit overwhelming when we first walked in. It feels "bigger" than the original food hall in Lisboa or the one in Boston - not necessarily in square footage, but primarily in energy. It was very busy and especially loud, and there was a DJ booth in the corner that felt closer to a club than a restaurant. I'm guessing part of this might be because it was a Friday night, but curious if it's been busier than normal since the announcement of the market's impending closure. The "reservation" system felt nominal at best, as there weren't any tables set up when we got there - by the time I was able to flag down staff for the food hall, it would have taken quite a while for them to find seats and move them together. In the end we were able to find a corner that worked out pretty well. Similar to the Boston location, you can order online. It didn't feel prominently advertised, as the food stalls themselves all had long lines and were pretty understaffed. In addition, after ordering online, there was no notification that the order was ready for pick-up (for several of the stalls). And while TOM is in a pretty central part of Chicago, the food felt spectacularly expensive for what you were getting. Pretty much everything was over $20 (before tax + tip) for an okay amount of food. On top of that, in our large 15+ person group, the vast majority of us felt that the food was definitively below average quality. Mine in particular was Bill Kim Ramen Bowl's tofu rice bowl. It was a depressing mix of unseasoned tofu cubes, dry arugula, kimchi, plain white rice with no sauce, a handful of pickled veggies, and a half-avocado that wasn't even sliced. It tasted about how it looks. None of that surprises me, but it felt like a far cry from the Lisboa concept, where I was a repeat customer for the high-quality food by distinguished chefs at extremely affordable prices. I'm glad I went, but won't be especially sad to see it go.

We come here a lot with our kids and are thankful it is here! A wonderful place to escape the cold…read moreof the winter (or heat of the summer) and they have lots of food and activities for kids and families, as well as lots of stores to shop. It's not super busy so it's nice not having to fight many crowds.

We went into the store Midwest Boot Co. no one around. All the salespeople were at the counter…read moretaking away and an employee was using vulgar language. Very professional NOT!! Need to hire mature staff that are interested in the business. A sales person finally came as we were leaving and my husband asked about a pair of boots and the girl said she could let him have them for $200 since there wasn't a price tag on them. It's kinda like a make up a price as they try to sell. WILL NOT BE RETURNING NOR RECOMMEND THSI STORE FRONT!!

Great place to stop medium sized parking. Great staff....will be back. Recommended. Yummy foodread more

My husband and I went to the Dekalb Oasis on our way to Chicago. This rest area is not the cleanest…read morebut we made do. We were able to stretch our legs before continuing our trip.

My husband and I stopped at the Belvidere Oasis on our trip to Chicago. When we entered we noticed…read morethat the restrooms on the eastbound side were closed so we had to walk to the other side of the building to us the restrooms. Getting in more steps isn't a bad thing but since everyone was forced to use that facility it wasn't as clean as it could have been. There are a nice selection on restaurants here. I was impressed that you can get healthier food at Panera and Subway.

During a road trip my son said the dreaded words, "mommy I have to use the potty" and luckily I saw…read morea sign for the Belvidere Oasis in 1 mile. We quickly parked and ran to the bathroom, which was super clean. We refilled our water bottles at the bottle refill station and then set out for snacks. But had to do a ten minute detour at the child play area. This was AMAZING and we will always stop if we pass by during any road trips for a bathroom and fun break. My son loved the toddler play area and I had to bribe him out with a pretzel. The restaurant options were a shawarma place, Auntie Ann's pretzels, McDonalds, the chain pizza place and I think it was panda. Overall great experience.

Wow. I found myself…read morein Arlington Heights, and my buddy suggested this place due to an upcoming trip to Japan in 2027. It's a Japanese market that features an amazing food court (and this is where I spent all my time.) I don't recall the name of the stall I purchased from. But I can tell you it was quick, not expensive and very filling. I had a bowl with beef and noodles; for dessert I hit the matcha dessert stall for some matcha and vanilla ice cream. The whole place meal me feel like I was dining outside the state of Illinois. The service from everyone in the market was very friendly and they even had a sake/soju tasting by the front door (and the vendors allowed you try was much as you wanted.) I highly recommend this spot

If you love Japanese culture, food, and want to visit a neat place and kind of feel like you are…read morevisiting Japan, you need to visit Mitsuwa! Not only is there a food court of different Japanese restaurants to try, there is also a grocery store, bakery, bookstore, and stores that sell ice cream, traditional desserts, as well as crepes and boba tea! My family and I visit here often every year and we like to try the different foods and desserts and then check out the bookstore and grocery store afterwards. My favorite foods so far have been the beef udon soup with a soft boiled egg, shrimp and vegetable tempura, miso soup, and Japanese curry with rice, beef, and vegetables (carrots and potatoes). My son always gets the chicken and beef on a stick and my daughter usually gets a garlic pork dish with white rice but I forget what this dish is called. My husband also enjoys the beef udon soup like I do. I swear that whenever my food is finished, I am legit sad! The crepes are good, there is a variety of boba teas to try, and the ice creams are delicious! Lychee has been my favorite so far but I have yet to try the matcha, red bean, among others! You can get a small sample of different ice cream flavors too, which is nice! I sampled the red bean flavor so that will be my go-to next time! At the grocery store, I love buying Happy Turn snacks which are like a sweet and salty crunchy cracker (maybe it is made of rice?) that are individually wrapped and mochi from the fridge area. Finally, I usually like to buy mochi from the store right next to the bookstore. The mochi from this location is the best! I usually buy multiple flavors to take home and eat at a later time! You must try these! My kids love checking out the bookstore and they usually pick something out for me to buy for them - whether it is a book, keychain, etc. There are magazines, anime figurines, soft plushy toys, pens, and stationary, etc. It is interesting to browse through the things they have there! You cannot bring food or drinks inside but they do have a shelf at the entrance where you can place your drink there if you like. The first time visiting here, the majority of the customers were Asians and as the years have passed, there is now more of an influx of non-Asians who simply love the food and appreciate the culture, which I think is neat! The first time I visited here was with my college roommate who was from Japan and she recommended this place back in 2009 perhaps? I have been visiting ever since with my family. We travel more than an hour from Wisconsin to come here but it is 100% worth the drive! Also, the cashiers and workers there are quick, efficient, and friendly. I have even been able to practice a few of the Japanese phrases I have learned with a couple of the cashiers too (I asked if they spoke Japanese first)! Overall, Mitsuwa is my happy place! Great food, interesting finds, different culture, and everyone there looks excited to be there. This is as close to visiting Japan as I can get until I keep learning more Japanese and save up enough money to go visit Japan someday! This is my dream! In the meantime, we will keep visiting Mitsuwa!

Great spot downtown with so much variety! The space is so beautiful too. I was downtown and hungry…read moreso I stopped by Sterling for a quick and easy lunch. It was bustling with others doing the same but because it's so big it didn't feel overwhelming. They really have something for everyone here. I decided to go with the Fat Shallot for a BLT. The servers there were super nice and the food came out super quick! The sandwich was fine, but the fries were my favorite. I ate lunch, got some emails sent out, and was on my way. It's a super convenient spot downtown with lots of options. Highly recommend!

Came here over the holidays and it had some simple, cute decor. I was surprised by how empty the…read moreplace was since there's a nice variety of options here. Tried 2 places here: 1 was really good and 1 was not good at all. Multiple stands were closed early for the day, but it could be cuz of the holidays. Not the best food hall I've been to, but also not the worst

Will malls as we know them be around another 5 yrs. or more?…read more Who knows, but Woodfield is still the 10th largest mall in the entire U.S. by size for those keeping count. And for a top 10 mall, just about every type of store and dining option awaits you upon entry. The HVAC ventilation system didn't seem to be working optimally this weekday. Restrooms were well-attended to. Plenty of free, available parking. Top-notch people watching spot. 2nd-tier must see stop for travelers visiting the Chicago metro area for the 1st time.

Having a lot of time is key to looking around this big ass Schaumburg mall. It may not be as great…read moreas it was but it still has lots to check out. Woodfield Mall is the biggest in Illinois and it certainly isn't a surprise. A crap tons of stores are here. There's also a food court and restaurants. Certainly it has a lot of history. It's the main thing interesting about this suburb. There's a bunch of other businesses and restaurants that have come in around it and it's still got quality stuff after all of these years. As for the mall itself there's plenty to look at. The location is located close to major highways and there's bus routes. Has a lot of impact on the local economy. It opened in 1971 by the Taubman Company and is now owned by Simon. Has a few main anchors. There's currently JC Penney, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Primark. Has a couple of floors. On the first floor is Ben And Jerry's, Crocs, Express, Hollister, Starbucks, and TCBY. On the top floor is Anthropologie, Auntie Anne's, Eddie Bauer, LEGO Store, Uncle Julio's, and Zumiez among other things. A lot of course has changed. There used to be a Rainforest Cafe and of course there used to be Sears. Got to check it out even though it's not like it used to be. It's located along Golf Road. There's a few times it may be sketchy but people usually aren't violent or whatever.