Delicious, fresh Thai food! We get takeout, but the dining room is nicely decorated and perfect…read morefor a comfortable meal without loud music, so you can actually have a conversation. Lots of vegetarian choices, and something for everyone- even the picky 5 year old.

This place is incredibly cute if you're looking for a nice ambiance. It was my first time trying it…read moreout and I loved the small attention to details. There was a live saxophone player and I loved the live flowers they had. Our waiter was extremely nice and took the time to explain the menu as well as their customer favorites. I order a Thai iced tea which wasn't bad but I prefer mine a little thicker and sweeter. It came in a thin tall glass which in theory was not a lot of drink. To start we order the chicken appetizer and fried beef on rice to share and unfortunately I did not snap a pic but these were listed under apps or shareables but the portions were extremely small. As our mains came I noticed that they were also small and each were around $20-$30 per plate. Not a bad thing if you don't eat much but I'm a big bang for buck type of gal. My family came to share and this place is a more fine dining thai restaurant which could explain the smaller portions. We ordered the pad Thai which was alright in my opinion I expected a little more flavor, the aubergine which was tossed vegetables as recommended by our waiter which was also ok not much flavor but beautiful plating though, and the coconut curry which was by far my favorite. If I were to come back here I would order that again, it was a nice light yet complex flavor profile which made me savor every bite. Overall good place for an upbeat fancier meal and I highly recommend the coconut curry braised chicken if you visit. Little pricey but that's just my opinion let me know what you guys think if you visit! Oh and they also give your receipt in a boat which they spin and leave a thank you card once you paid which was really cute.

Beautiful Evanston restaurant with fun vibe. There is indoor and outdoor seating depending on the…read moreweather. Although we started to sit outside, servers were super accommodating when we asked to move inside. We opted for a few simple rolls which we elegantly plated! Also, had to try the salmon teriyaki skewer which was AMAZING!!! Fresh sushi and other options... we will be back!

Based on the reviews, we decided to try Shinsen for the first time and order takeout. We ordered 8…read moreitems totaling over $130 with tip. The food was absolutely awful. The shallot rice with vegetables had no vegetables at all and tasted as if it was premade and warmed up again in the microwave. The shallot rice with beef was the same and contained tiny bits of burned beef. The sushi was not fresh and the crispy spring rolls were akin to dog treat sticks. The food is expensive and some of the worse food I've ever had. While I appreciate the business owners detailed response, there are contradictions. When ordering the shallot fried rice from the restaurants website on July 2, vegetables were included as an option. Today vegetables have been replaced with herbs. Nevertheless we chose the available vegetable option therefore vegetables were requested. The restaurant received our vegetables request as indicated on the pictured receipt and packaging. We received herbs and rice but no vegetables. We did not order through a third party delivery service. We placed the order through the restaurant website and I arrived early to pick up the food. I hope that the owner is able to receive my feedback constructively and take accountability for the issues my family encountered with the restaurant.

Really nice ramen place! The broth was delicious without being too salty, and the fried squid was…read morealso delicious too. The interior sort of looks like the ramen places you'd find in Japan. Fairly modest, but classy as well. Recommended!

Now I'm not manifesting it, but I'm just saying imagine: a cold winter day in Evanston, snow. This…read moreis the perfect spot downtown to hide away and enjoy a bowl of Udon. The smaller, cozy interior, the friendly staff, watching the cooks in the kitchen make your meal, and the Japanese City Pop playing gives the perfect vibe for the chill outside. I've been here a few times now, and as much as I'd love to try the menu, the Signature udon calls me back every time. This will definitely be my winter downtown Evanston stop.

Quick service, good sandwich, the chips were good. Simple clean storefront and not too long of a…read morewait. Good quick stop for lunch. Wasn't overly impressed to say I love it, but it's a good change up.

Fantastic sandwiches and salads. Comfy place, really friendly staff. Wish they had ice for the…read moresodas or maybe a soda machine :)

Came to Joy Yee - Evanston on a Friday night with a group of 5. We came for an early dinner and…read morewere seated right away. We ordered the lemongrass chicken wings, lemongrass pork chops with garlic noodles, Chinese broccoli in garlic sauce, Japanese tofu with two mushrooms, and beef cubes with eel in tomato sauce over rice. Honestly, there wasn't a bad dish! Everything was really good, and we all enjoyed the food. I'd definitely come back. Service was also wonderful and prompt. There is an 18% service charge for tables with 4+ people, but I'm totally fine with that because the service was top-notch. One last thing -- don't forget to check out the fruit drinks on your way out. You can easily order them on the kiosk.

Their Hong Kong style noodle with seafood was amazing! It reminds me of how it's cooked in the…read moreChinatowns of major cities in USA and Canada. The noodle was crispy, but had a good clear sauce that is textbook, poured over the noodles. The use of seafood was plentiful, and the seafood itself was juicy and tender. The use of gailan was appreciated as well, crisp, fried well in the wok. Their menu is super extensive, so I'd be surprised how they do so many things well. But the co-diners also had really good-looking meals, so very impressive!

The decorations in this wonderful restaurant make it worth a visit by themselves. Then there's…read moredelicious Thai and Asian infused delicacies in a most eclectic and friendly ambiance. With great service too! Came here during a trip to Evanston and with no evening function on the schedule, a group of us came over to enjoy Asian food. We started with delicious Satay with a tasty peanut sauce and cucumber salad, followed by Shrimp rolls and Chicken gyoza - all delicious Then I had a Spicy Pad Khee Mao which was impressive. A most wonderful evening in Evanston with new friends.

I truly wanted to love this adorable Thai restaurant especially because of how conveniently close…read moreit is to where I currently work however the bad vibes from the owner is a turn off. The first time I visited I didn't realize they close at 8:30 pm so I arrived at 8ish and the server/owner snapped at me that they will be closing their doors by 8:30 pm so I hurriedly ordered a delicious chicken satay appetizer with peanut sauce presented beautifully in a tiny goblet and a crispy curry puff which was extremely good too. I loved the thai iced tea even though it was served in a small glass with lots of ice. The reason I am leaving a two is because the owner made me feel like I was not welcomed and an inconvenience because I arrived half an hour before closing. It was hard for me to savor the food based on the fact that the owner who is also a server to cut costs made it clear she needed me to leave when they start the closing process so I rushed through my first ever dining experience there. Today was my second and admittedly will be my last. The owner gave me the same icy indifferent attitude as if I wasn't genuinely welcomed. The first time I dined there I had a feeling she was the owner so I didn't tip and this time the owner lied to me when I mentioned I knew she was the owner when she practically DEMANDED a tip after my disappointing dining experience. She said she works there as s server and doesn't have a clue who the owner was completely lying to me so I would be quilted into leaving her a tip. First of all I arrived here at 1:30 and she coldly stated they close at 2pm no exception. There was no separate lunch menu and she let me decide what I wanted and didn't even take my order till 1:40pm I chose the crazy noodles with beef and you either get a tiny portion of cucumber salad or an egg roll appetizer. When my food arrived there were no chopsticks just forks and the plate was very decorative but the portions were extremely small. The egg rolls were good but each eaggroll was the size of your pinky finger and you get 3 tiny pieces. I ate quickly and when I got up to pay she asked me how id like to tip. I knew she was the owner so I felt it was HIGHLY inappropriate to hustle a guest for tips especially if you own your own restaurant and you're serving to cut costs by not hiring a server to work for you. Again I thought it was a tacky move on her part to insist on a tip and then lie to me and say she doesn't know who the owner is in real life. I don't like the owner's lack of business ethics so I will not be returning here especially because the lunch deal is extremely overpriced and doesn't include a side of salad or rice or beverage. She never once smiled at me nor made me feel like a welcomed guest so I don't feel like returning to support a business that treats their customers with such disdain and genuine unkindness. Also let me Reiterate even if the food is good my meal was soured by the negativity from the owner who works here as a server too to cut costs. My meal was $18 ish dollars not much of a deal when you realize the plate portions are small and the appetizer is miniscule too. What spoiled it for me was her lack of kindness and no chopsticks. Just not the vibes I'm seeking. I don't like the fact that the owner lied to me about not being the owner so very sketchy!

An amazing evening. Came over with a group from our conference and we got a treat. The dim sun…read morestyle delicacies kept on coming as if there was no end. At one time, there were so many plates full of food on the lazy susan that we had to rearrange plates to freeze some space. Service was absolutely superb, with friendly and smiling servers that kept the non-ending string of plates coming. The most pleasant experience, especially for a group setting

We went for our anniversary lunch!…read more Omg jalapeño popper was So good and delicious! Scallop was good but too small Beef rice noodle was good! It's going to be our new favorite spot in Evanston! Would definitely go back!

We order from here all of the time. Food is good and quick delivery. We eat here as well. Staff is…read morealways friendly. You can't go wrong with a cute little neighborhood place.

Came back here with the old guys. I know I wasn't fond of the place. I tried the panning curry…read moreand it changed my view a bit. The portion size is generous. comes with a bowl of rice. Plenty for 2 meals. fresh broccoli and chicken. The place is family owned which I like. The menu is huge. I've learned you have to know what to order.

If I could give them 3.5 stars I would. Went there for lunch with colleagues. No wait, service was…read moreprompt and we were in a comfortable booth. Our server was lovely. Order via QR code menu with food options from Asian, american, and Mexican foods. I had the chicken bento box lunch special. Each thing was fine and serviceable. Would've liked the chicken to be hotter and more tender vs. tough. Especially since the bulk of the items were cold. Ginger salad was also fine as was the beef bulgogi. They brought out chips wish were fresh and tasty with two salsa options - and our orders came out very quickly. if you have a group with different tastes, this would be a great option for you.

A bit confusing setup, but options are always nice. You can sit in the blue horse or taco diablo…read moreand order any menu items. We were after LuLus Asian cuisine, which didn't go very well with the chips and salsa provided. However, we ended up enjoying the egg rolls and spicy dragon noodles. Staff was extremely friendly and prompt throughout our entire meal. I loved the ambience and dim lighting.

Very reasonably priced food which never leaves you feeling hungry after you eat. Especially love…read morethe lemon iced tea and Mongolian beef.

I'm so disappointed, they used to be a pretty good and reliable place for food!…read more Today I spent my last little of my monthly income to get some Pad See Eiw, it was terrible, so oily, I can't believe they sold this and that I wasted my money!