The cuisine here is amazing! My husband loves the nasi lemak!…read more The service is personable and kind. The owners are friendly and amazing! This restaurant is homey and inviting... Like you're sitting in your grandma's kitchen.

I wanted to give a proper review. Don't believe some of the low rated reviews. If you look at their…read moreprofiles, they give every place a bad review. To clear things up about their dining area, they have 2 small tables outside and 1 small and 2 big tables inside. Small tables - 2 chairs. Big tables - 4 chairs. On weekdays, you don't need to make a reservation. On the weekends due to their limited dine in area, I would recommend a reservation to be safe. You can make a reservation through Google/Yelp or phone call. Parking is easy since it's in a strip mall. There is also a 3% charge if you use plastic. Just a note, I tried looking at their food pictures on their website, but it kind of runs slow. Sometimes it would freeze. I think they need to fix it. I would return here to try other items. I would highly recommend ordering off their Malaysian menu instead of the miscellaneous. Don't order orange chicken or General Tao's chicken. Very cringe because you can get that literally anywhere. Get the Malaysian food because it's hard to find in Illinois. The owner is very sweet and the service is attentive. We ordered lor bak, nasi lemak, Hainanese chicken rice, hokkien mee, and kuih talam. Just a FYI, the portions are very generous. For 2 people, I would recommend ordering 2 dishes. Prices are reasonable for what you get. A pot of tea is $6. -lor bak 5 - I highly recommend this appetizer. It has crispy pork sausage with shrimp fritters, beancurd, and cucumber. It comes with two sauces. Everything was delicious. -nasi lemak 5 - I love the chicken rendang. The meat is very tender and it has a deep flavor. You can taste the spices that went into it. -Hainanese chicken rice 3.5 - I gave Penang Malaysian Cuisine a 4 because the rice was delicious. HD's version, the rice was not as moist and flavorful. The chicken was not bad, it's about the same as Penang's. It could be a bit more succulent without the sauces. -hokkien mee 4 - this won't be as tasty as in Malaysia. I liked the big pieces of shrimp, an adequate amount of sliced pork and hard boiled egg. The broth is still very good. If it's your first time having this, I still recommend it. -kuih talam 5 - I would suggest this if you like pandan. It's not sweet. It has a soft and bouncy texture.

Tried the Bulgogi Bibimbop. Every Korean restaurant has their own version of bibimpop. The…read moregochujang had a nice heat to it with some sweetness and the sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds added a dimension to the flavor. Love the over easy egg fried egg that adds the yolk flavor when mixed together. This is the first time I've had mushrooms in bibimpop and it added some earthiness to it. Overall was quite good, just wished there was a little more pickled radishes to add some more crunch as everything else was soft. Soy glazed chicken wings were very tasty. They were served with French fries and rice cakes. The soy glaze was sweet and salty and stuck really well to everything. The wings had a nice crispiness to the outside that had a dense chew to the hardened glaze. The toasted rice cakes had a nice coating of the glaze that had some crispiness to it just like the fries. Dukboki had a great depth of flavor to it and the heat was very nice as it was not overpowering in spice and had a lingering burn to it. The rice cakes were super soft and chewy and the fishcakes added some saltiness. Really good Dukboki, wish there was more rice cakes. Definitely will be frequenting here often.

My daughter and I had the best meal here. The owner was so warm and friendly. We felt like part of…read morethe family. The food was delicious. The only reason we don't go more often is that we live far away. We will be making the trek for no other reason than to return to this delicious, inviting, adorable eatery!

Good food highly recommend! Nice variety. Had fried rice with pork. Clean, bright, and good service.read more

Second trip did not go so well. The sushi was still decent, and I wanted to try the fried chicken,…read morebut after waiting 40 minutes it turned out they had forgotten I ordered it. At least my money was cheerfully refunded.

Big Bowl has been around for years and they remain consistent. It is a casual restaurants serving…read moreChinese and Thai dishes. I met a friend on a Wedsnesday evening for a quick dinner. We explained to our waitress we had after dinner plans and she easily accommodated our timeline. I had the Chicken Lettuce wrap. It is listed as an appetizer, but it was my main meal. The lettuce was crisp bibb - large enough to create a wrap or cup. The ground chicken was mixed with chestnuts, onions and seasoned with asian seasonings. It came with hoisin sauce and crispy noodles. My friend had the Mongolian Beef. We each left with leftovers. The food was good, and service was excellent. \

Meandered up north to check out this Lettuce Entertain You establishment…read more Which of the following do you enjoy? A) friendly and attentive service B) salty food C) stir fry noodles with customizable options D) fortune cookies If you answered one or all of the above, Big Bowl may be for you! Unfortunately, for me, selection B led to the disappointment in my meal. My chicken pad see ew was unpalatably salty, and the cooked Thai basil (?) added too much of a licorice flavor to the dish. The stars are for the elements my family enjoyed: the kids' buttered noodles and chicken noodle soup (both $6.95 and come with a drink!), option to add custom vegetables and noodle type to my husband's stir fry chicken, and my lavender lemon drop martini was smooth, sweet, and tart. Fernando was a solid waiter. Parking lot outside is limited, especially at peak hours, so you might have to drive over past the neighboring steakhouse.

That's has been my go to lately for dine in and take out. Everything is always so fresh and the…read moreservice is great My recent go to's; Spicy crispy tuna Tuna/sashimi bento box Spicy scallop hand roll Toro with truffle salt Ocean drive Green turtle Salmon obsession

Came here for a birthday dinner with friends visiting from out of state, and Starfish Sushi…read moreabsolutely delivered. We started with drinks which were unique and very tasty. My lychee martini was perfection, my husband loved his Japanese whisky, and our friends were obsessed with their sake mixed drinks. The waiter and chef were incredibly supportive and reassuring with what gluten-free options were available. Everything one I can be made gluten free besides noodles and tempura. This really made ordering a breeze. For food, I had the sashimi bento box and shared a speciality roll with my husband; literally the freshest and most flavorful sushi I have ever had. They also provided gluten free soy sauce as well! My husband had spicy ramen, which was a generous portion size and he reported it was fantastic. Everyone absolutely loved their food and this place has now become our go to sushi and ramen spot; a little something for everyone. Service was attentive and caring, making the night feel easy and celebratory. The atmosphere was fun, but not too loud. Highly recommend!

The food and service was amazing. My girlfriend and I came here on a date and the staff was very…read morefriendly and the food was great. I recommend the crunchy sushi.

Finally had an opportunity to come back here and order some takeout for lunch one day…read more From the looks of it, the interiors haven't really changed and that's fine. I really do treat this as a takeout only place. As usual, my food was ready on time if not early. The roll servings portion is very nice and generous. I got a hand roll for the first time as well, which was generous and delicious. For the prices of the sushi rolls here versus what's also in the nearby vicinity this is definitely worth it. I do enjoy coming here for the sushi for sure. Will definitely keep on ordering from here.

Sun Shui Restaurant has been in Arlington Heights for a long time. It is special to me since it is…read morethe first Asian restaurant that I went to with my husband. The restaurant is decorated so nicely and thematically. The roof looks authentic and the there is a pond and waterfall inside the front door. The food is familiar to the American pallet but different enough to be special. On this occasion we had the crispy Szechwan beef, honey walnut shrimp, sweet and sour pork, and the orange chicken. My favorite was the honey walnut shrimp. It came out of the kitchen fast and tasted great. I recommend Sun Shui Restaurant.

Asian food is kinda my thing... old school to fusion, mom n pop to food Court to franchise... my…read morego-to is usually Vietnamese or Thai or Korean and sushi or Chinese. I've never been here before, but some longtime pals have been fans prior to the pandemic... so tagged along and HOLY SMOKES... this is FAB! AYCE Sushi done well with the yummiest versions of appetizers included, as well as a great AYCD alcohol upcharge option, which was legit even though I dont drink. Service by Hiro was great and so accommodating. My friend ordered five California rolls by accident (dhe only wanted 5 pieces vs. rolls, yet he was so kind and understanding The decor is lovely and the booths were very comfortable. This place is fantastic now. I have to come back to try the other dishes... everything seems freshly made, even my sésame balls were to order. My new go-to asian spot for now. Love this place!!!

Arrived at a nearby hotel last night and was curious about the Tomahawk BBQ Steakhouse, and did not…read morerealize it was Korean BBQ until into the parking lot. I was immediately seated in a booth with a grill right in front of the bar with two large video monitors of Korean pop music going with the boys and girls dance vids constantly going. The decorum had the feel of an upscale Asian bistro bar, nicely done. I was a bit disappointed with the meats. A couple of the pieces had gristle and fat that I simply left on the plate. The Kimchi was some of the best I have had...and the garlic chicken wings were fabulous. The key feature of their system is ordering based upon pictures on a tablet. It seems that portions pictured are typically enough for two people to share. There were several dishes I ordered that brought larger quantity than I thought was a single portion...so if you are eating alone, take into consideration that you may end up with more than you might have expected. ONE last note...the Miso Soup was excellent.

I love a place that delivers consistency. Every time we come Tomahawk BBQ, it does just that. We…read moreknow exactly what to expect -- and the experience and food have been solid each visit. My family and I came to celebrate an early Valentine's Day and treated ourselves to a nice dinner. I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. We booked ours and were promptly seated at 6:30 PM on a Friday night with no wait. Don't you love when things run smoothly like that? We ordered multiple rounds for our family of 4 using the iPad and through the night, I'd say the foods arrived under or around five minutes. There's a 2-hour dining limit, and we used all of it. The iPad conveniently shows a countdown timer once you're seated, so you know exactly how much time you have left. It's especially helpful toward the end when you're deciding whether to squeeze in one last dessert order. I also really appreciate the transparency of their ordering system. The pricing is clearly displayed on the iPad as you select items, so you always know what you're ordering and whether something is included in the AYCE menu. On one of our other visits, I accidentally tapped an item à la carte that was outside of our AYCE menu and saw the charge immediately on the screen. I notified management right away, and they removed it promptly. This kind of system helps prevent surprise charges at the end of the meal. At the end, they print out a detailed receipt of everything you ordered -- it almost feels like a "trophy receipt." It really reinforces how much food you get for the price and how far your money stretches here. Also note that gratuity was not automatically added (for our party of 4) so we were able to write in our tip. There's a wide variety included in the AYCE menu. That said, on this particular visit they had run out of a few items -- calamari rings, hot and sour soup, house salad, and a couple others. It wasn't a huge disappointment, though I was personally looking forward to the hot and sour soup. I did notice they've added some new appetizers like fried chicken wings. They also offer familiar kid-friendly items such as fries, chicken nuggets, and fried dumplings, which is great for families. Overall, the selection is plentiful -- plenty of beef, chicken, and seafood, more than you can realistically eat. Throughout your meal, staff will offer to change the grill (which is definitely needed after a while since it gets dark and charred). They spray some kind of a protective layer on it - my guess is so the meat doesn't stick. There seem to be two types of grills they rotate between -- one for general meats and one better suited for thinner cuts. My personal favorite is the Hawaiian beef bulgogi with pineapple. I also enjoy the spicy calamari and mini sausages. The garlic shrimp was another standout -- large and very flavorful. You really get your money's worth here. This has become one of our go-to spots for family celebrations. My husband especially loves it -- and that says a lot. We've been to many Korean BBQ places, and this is the only one where he's consistently satisfied with the meat quality, marinades, and sauces. He's very particular about flavor profiles, so that's high praise. The table height is also ergonomically comfortable, which really matters when you're cooking and eating for so long. The tables themselves are large and spacious, making it easy to hold the numerous small plates that come with all the different ingredients. We enjoy the ambiance here as it's trendy and well kept. Service is attentive -- staff clear plates promptly, offer grill changes, and are easy to reach when needed. You can also request assistance directly from the iPad which makes things seamless. It was cool to see they still have claw machines in the waiting area, which is a fun bonus for families. On our way out, they also had toothpicks and candy available. Small touches like that are appreciated. This visit was interesting because they had someone walking around offering complimentary printed photos with a Tomahawk-themed template. Additional prints with a frame were available for purchase ($20). Lastly, I wrote in my review a year ago and suggested a loyalty dining program. Since then, we have dined here a few more times but I haven't heard anything yet on this visit. We would still love for them to launch something! :)