Dim sum galore! Chicago daughter and I were looking for something interesting for breakfast/lunch - but didn't want brunch. We landed on dim sum and found ourselves at Furama. Setting the stage: It was 11:00 am or so on a Saturday. The bigger room up front was closed off for an event so we were directed to the back room. I'm not gonna lie: it gave off vintage high school cafeteria or church bingo vibes, with the vinyl floor and basic 1950s tables covered with layers of disposable paper/plastic table covers. We and 2 other groups sat at 3 of 20 or so tables. There was no wait for the goodies: carts immediately came our way before we even had our coats off. We chose 4-5 things from 4 different carts before waving off carts so we could settle in, have a sip of oolong tea and ready our chop sticks. The aging decor ("vintage") had me worried but the dim sum was good. In all, we had pork buns, sui mai, shrimp balls, chow fun, taro dumplings, cucumbers, eggs tarts, crab rangoons - all delicious! It was a lot but we wanted to taste so many things! I wouldn't call it gourmet quality but it was solid, standard dim sum. What elevated this to 4 stars was the service: super pleasant servers wheeling the carts around and keeping our water glasses filled. They were prompt and watching if we wanted another cart to come around. After that first rush, they were not pushy just showing their wares and then letting us enjoy them. Seems like a popular place because the tables were filled up by the time we left. It's upstairs (elevator if you want it). We found street parking but there is a private lot next door that you can get stamped for. Give it a try! read more

Furama Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid dimsum spot in Uptown. Dimsum places that have the carts coming to you are becoming more and more rare, so it was nostalgic to experience that here. Food was overall on par for dimsum. My favorites were the bokchoy (the seasoning/toppings had a nice crunch and sweet hint), shrimp cheung fun, and turnip cake. The service was really hospitable and efficient. We were checked up on frequently and the folks coming around with the carts were very friendly. Located on the second floor and really spacious. Definitely worth a try! read more

Furama Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Furama has been a staple in the area for a long time. My wife grew up eating here with her family and I was excited to visit and eat with them. It's a classic mom and pops feel to a dim sum spot in Argyle/Uptown area. No flashy decor, just sit down, order, and the servers bring you food on their dim sum carts, it was really chill and great vibes to be with the family. Food was so good and filling. Not pictured but we even got 2nd rounds of each thing besides the beef with broccoli considering that was shared at the table. Will definitely come back it's great visiting and they have parking! Make sure to validate it with them before you leave! read more

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Had a reservation for 7:30, not that it was needed the place had plenty of seating and sat us right away! We placed our order of various Dim Sum plates and everything came out in rolling order basically immediately! The food was great but nothing really stuck out to me, I would personally stay away from the short ribs as they were chewy/gummy and didn't have a crisp to them. There were some items we ordered that they no longer had because it was close to the end of service, we weren't sure or able to keep up with what we had ordered vs what had been brought out so we had to ask the waitress and that's when she told us some of our dishes were out of stock. Overall the experience and food was good I personally wouldn't go out of my way to come here for dim sum but they do have great Chinese food for takeout. read more

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Our go to dim sum place in Chicago (though we haven't tried many other places). Everything is very tasty though. Some of our favorites: shrimp dumpling, bbq pork dumpling, beef noodles. However anything you get is gonna be good. The service for us has been a bit slow but nothing crazy, the wait staff are all very friendly and it's always a nice experience. Complimentary jasmine tea every time which is always a big win for me. We went to drag dim sum brunch before! Dim sum and drag queens is a combination I'd never tried before but if that's your thing it's pretty cool! And prices are very affordable considering how much food we always end up ordering. Love bringing people here! read more

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Excellent service today courtesy of John T 081025. He gave me a fork without asking, when I was struggling. It's always neat when they walk around with the tray carts that have the food on them and you just get to pick which one you like that's what is about. The quality shines thru in every dish but shout outs to the roast duck, salt and pepper squid and shrimp, tofu, shrimp and pork turnovers. Last but not least is the tofufa dessert - it's a soft tofu with melted sugar with a touch of ginger. But it's because of John Ts friendliness that got me to do this review. read more

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I've lived in this neighborhood for over 3 years and finally made my way here. I always avoided it because of the subpar reviews and now it all makes sense. We ordered 3 different smaller plates such as pork siu mai, some dim sum shrimp dumplings, and something else. Those were ok, but nothing too flavorful. What really turned me off from this place was the House Special Crispy Chicken (half) that we ordered as it was some of the driest chicken I've had in a while. No flavor whatsoever. We also got the honey beef short ribs and it truly didn't have much flavor either. Very disappointing experience to say the least. Service was a bit spotty on a Tuesday night. Unsure if I'd return. Maybe l'll give them a second chance for a weekend brunch vibe. read more

Furama Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good place to satisfy a dim sum craving that's comparable to some of the other popular Chinatown places but a little more spacious with more attentive service. The exterior is very unassuming but inside the restaurant is pretty large and full of classic, old school Chinese banquet and dim sum restaurant decor. We've only been here for dim sum and I'm glad they still bring the carts around, and not just the basic stuff but the real deal full dim sum menu: there's dumplings, rice crepes, mini plates of roast meats, congee, fried taro or turnip rice cakes, sticky rice in lotus leaf, desserts including tofu pudding, and even my favorite - crispy fried taro puff dumplings. When we got seats, the servers were attentive and the carts made sure to stop by our table so we had a chance to order basically anything we wanted without having to wait too long; additionally, there is a paper menu with pictures so you can write or show them what else you want to order, and they'll make it happen. Most things here hit the spot, the shrimp dumplings were pretty big, the rice crepes were nice although could've used a bit more sweet soy sauce, and the pan fried taro cake tasted especially fresh with a nice seared exterior and a bouncy light inside. I did get the sticky rice with Chinese sausage which looked great but was kind of lacking in flavor. Overall though, good spot for reliable classic dim sum and Chinese fare. read more

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Super friendly staff. A bit pricey when it's just 2 people. Great place for a big group so you can try many different dim sum for a better price. I couldn't help myself and I ordered too many plates. My favorite was the egg custard cups. So delicious!!! I had quite a few different leftovers that made great dinner. read more

Furama Restaurant - Not working lol - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Furama is the essential destination in Chicago if you can't make it down to Chinatown! One of the few places that still bring savory & sweet bites in carts to your table. Service is quick & efficient & you can order items off the main menu as well. Favorite dishes: Shrimp crepes with sweet soy sauce Deep fried taro dumplings Siu mai steamed pork & shrimp dumplings Eggplant & fried shrimp dumplings Pro Tip: The larger the group, the more dishes you get to try! read more

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Foods are overall ok, but pricy. They have some unique dim sum items that you don't see other places. The shrimp toast was definitely more shrimp than toast, but quite oily. The crab claw was kinda deceptive, in the picture says $8 and it shows two, but when you get it, it's only one. So it's actually one claw for $8 and two for $16. Pretty expensive if you ask me. Even $8 for two seem expensive, and the crab claw is tiny, most of it just shrimp. The pan fried rice noodle with beef is not bad but a bit lacking in flavor compared to other canto places. Everything is not mindblowing but not the worst either, and I think the serving size is on the smaller end compared with other places. When we went, it was only non-Asians eating there so I think that tells you something. Also even with not a lot of customers, the foods took quite a while. We went to check it out because it's a long established place in the region for the older generation, but it might not be the same as before or not doing as well as decades ago. read more

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Got food delivered. It was extremely bland, and the egg rolls were weird as fuck. The fried rice was very bland, and the empress chicken had 3 little pieces of vegetable. All in all it was just a strange meal. Don't recommend it. read more

This was my first time doing takeout for dim sum. I've always dined in, but it actually wasn't a bad experience at all. I did an online order and it was ready before the promised time. They have a huge dining space. And you have to walk all the way upstairs for your pick up order. Unfortunately this place was pretty much completely empty at 6PM on a Friday night. The staff wasn't very friendly either. No smile, and I'm not even sure he thanked me after handing me my order. But the food was delicious! I ordered pot stickers, BBQ Pork rice noodle roll, short ribs w/ black pepper, sweet fried rice, two orders of their BBQ pork bun and a small order of chicken fried rice. Everything tasted so delicious and a very filling meal. The BBQ Pork buns is a house favorite and the pot stickers were very delicious. The food was also fairly priced. I can definitely see myself returning. Not sure if I'd dine in honestly. This place can be my go to dim sum takeout spot. read more

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Nothing too special Decent dim sum place. Some dishes were not as hot as they should be. Crispy pork belly is reaaaaly good! So crispy. Feel like I'm having a concussion from all the crispyness Changfen's skin is a bit too thick and not much flavor. Would not recommend Desserts are all pretty good. Most with really crispy wrap or bottom. Highly recommend Staff doesn't really speak English so bring a Chinese or someone speaks Cantonese for better experience Price is ok. 40$ each people. Old fashioned Cantonese restaurant style. They brought food to you on a cart read more

Furama Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Was in last week for the Pokemon Dim Sum and Drag brunch and had a great time! All of the queens were amazing, and it was a super high-energy and slay show. However, I did have some issues with everything else. Starting with table logistics, my group of 8 was seated with a few randoms who did not match our energy, which was fine, but a little bit awkward. The food is fine and actually very good by drag brunch standards (iykyk), but like it's not the best dim sum I've ever had, and to be honest, because it's served buffet style, it isn't hot, and the textures are a bit mushy. Also, you don't make your own plate, there is an assembly line of folks giving you super small portions. You can go up multiple times, but it's definitely a strange choice. Additionally, drinks are not included in the price of the ticket, and they are a little bit pricey... however, they are LOADED, so you will get drunk. (At the expense of taste) Love the history of the restaurant though, it's evident in the decor and vibes of the place - I can feel that this is an old school joint, and I feel like the food might be much better when it's not the drag show. read more

It's a good place to visit for first time Dim Sum-ers. It's less chaotic than many places I've gone and the food options are less extensive and "strange" than other places. That being said the food I felt like was more basic and was lacking in a lot of delicious dim sum cuisine. The waiters were still pushy and didn't understand English all that well so sometimes it was hard to communicate what you wanted and what you didn't, but they would respect your wishes if you said no. The interior is nice, not overly fancy with nice Chinese decorations and a stage for the performances they sometimes host. Each table comes with a lazy Susan which is really nice and easy to share all the food. Not all places have this so it was a very nice addition. read more

Furama Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Furama has been a long standing Chinese restaurant near the argyle area. It used to be much bigger with dim sum offered on the first floor and overflow to the second floor. It is now just limited to the second floor although the area is more than enough to hold their guests. The place has a run down look, not much to say about the ambience and the restroom is limited compared to the guests they can house. But the food! This is one of the few remaining restaurants that still have dim sum being served and rolled out in carts. Staff is friendly and shout out to their managers as they've always been helpful in case of questions. Their dim sum is delicious and pretty consistent on their flavors - yummy goodness flavors! You can also order from their menu which I would recommend as a supplement to your dim sum, especially if you have a large group. They have a parking lot adjacent to the building although they charge $3.25 for it. Used to be free with token from them then $2 then now $3.25. They also charge for tea. Good service, delicious food, available parking lot but lacking ambiance. read more

Took my parents here for lunch today and the total was $112, we paid $135 total in cash but the waitress grabbed the money and rudely yelled "why only give a few dollars? I work for tip!!?" I told her to count again and she was like oh sorry. That was so incredibly rude and there were people sitting nearby looking over as though we're cheap. It was busy today so the service was subpar and my dad's water glass still had lipstick stain on it from the last diner but we still tipped 20%. I will never ever go back to this place again. There are other options for dim sum in Chicago so save yourself the trouble and try somewhere else. I can't wait til a nicer dim sum joint open in the Uptown neighborhood to put them in their place. read more

Furama Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was so happy to attend Dim Sum and Drag! The perfect mix of local and national Drag Artists to celebrate Asian talent. Buying tickets online was easy and a great value. The cast was incredible and a mix of performers I knew and new talent. A large room with a variety of seating. Easy check in with my ticket. Sat with two friends who had a different reservation family style. Beverages available at the bar for purchase but pitchers of water at the table. Buffet of food included with ticket. As a vegetarian I had a couple options. INCREDIBLE show, I can't wait to support again! read more

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It's my first time going here. The location is very nice. They even have a stage for entertainment. I like the way they serve us as they bring food carts to our table. They have an excellent variety of food. I love their chow mein. The noodles are very crispy just the way I like it. It's a little bit greasy, but worth the taste. I would definitely come back here again. The customer service was really nice. Loving the atmosphere right now as well. read more

Furama Restaurant - Beef - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

INSTEAD of usual bean sprouts and green onions, Furama put peas and carrots in the fried rice. UGH!

Spacious area with restaurant on the second floor of building. Quick and friendly customer service - they have people who roll carts on the weekends where you can select which dishes you want. Food was okay. Texture was a little off with dishes but I ate enough to be full. read more

I came here on my first day of travel to Chicago and for what it's worth, it was a good experience. Food: The food was good, some of the foods felt very well prepared whereas other were very disappointing. It was a hit or miss, however in BBQ ribs were outstanding. Service: The service i thought was actually really good and everyone was super polite. Ambiance: A lot of tables, not a lot of people. Cool things set up, but they aren't doing much to get anyone in here it looks like. read more

Furama Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Furama used to be one of my go to places for solid Chinese. I don't know what happened, but tonight's food was a disaster. I asked for no broccoli in my small vegetable egg foo young and it was ALL BROCCOLI. Had to throw it out. The shrimp toast tasted old. It's just all not good anymore. I'll be moving on. Good bye. read more

Furama Restaurant - Ask for no broccoli and this is what you get. - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went here today for Dim Sum. I thought the food and service both were good. It's a nice thing to do on a Sunday with family and friends. It's on the second floor and they have an elevator. Parking is free at meters on Sunday and there is validated parking at a lot just south of the restaurant. read more

Solid dim sum! I've heard mixed reviews - some raving about how great it is for the price, some claiming that it left like they had just heated up leftovers. In my experience, we had a good array of foods to choose from with some dishes that stood out more than the others. If you're a dim sum expert, don't go for the BBQ pork bun or coconut rice cake (both a little disappointing). The siu mai was the best dish for me overall. Some tips: - Try some of their veggie dim sum dishes like Chinese broccoli. I was pleasantly surprised by how tender they cooked them. - Order a hot tea to go along with your meal (I like jasmine or oolong) - If you like a little bit of tang, ask for red vinegar to dip some of your dumplings in. It really brings out the xiao long bao's flavor. - AT read more

Furama Restaurant - BBQ Pork Bun, Soup Dumplings, BBQ Ribs - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Take yourself back to a decade where dim sum and classic old school over the top decor invites you to have a meal in nostalgia. Whether it's a Christmas Story cheesy memory or just a random weeknight, the food and ambiance will be sure to make you smile. Portions are a bit small but overall the food very tasty. We had the egg rolls, combo fried rice, Mongolian beef and beef and noodle. I am an egg fooyoung junkie, so I am super critical of that dish, could have been more flavorful and portions were a bit small, but the service was very attentive and the price point was spot on. Very enjoyable and nice spot to enjoy a simple but comforting Chinese dinner! read more

Furama is a restaurant that has been around since 1985, that I've visited from time to time over the decades. It features push cart dim sum that's served quickly and easy to see over different levels of each cart and friendly servers who will help you find what you need. This is all served in a large spacious dining room where you can smell the aromas of nearby food and enjoy the atmosphere of others enjoying their dim sum as well nearby. With that said, this restaurant feels a bit dated at this point. The restaurant setup and decoration probably support an easy to clean and efficient operation, but others have matched this while supporting updated interiors all across Chicagoland. The food quality I feel has also suffered a bit, with the items that I tried overall not being as impressive as I'd had before. The shrimp and beef crepes don't really have a silky texture anymore, the fried items like shrimp roll and japanese tofu feel a bit more greasy than crispy, and the meat fillings don't really draw out an intense level of savory flavor anymore. In addition, the items on the food carts feel like they're served luke-warm instead of piping hot. Though the execution of food preparation doesn't feel as good as newer competitors, the food itself is still enjoyable and there's a wide variety of items to choose from. The restaurant itself is also generally not as full as other competitors so it's not difficult to bring larger groups here. Overall, a solid choice if you want to have dim sum in the area, but not the best for food. read more

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Completely inedible, threw the entire $50 order out. -Chow fun was not cooked properly, received noodles separate of sauce and vegetables. It was terrible. -vegetable dumplings were too thick and underdone -fried chicken was clearly fried earlier then refried but somehow also cold -beef teriyaki dry as a bone -and to top it off received a half open packet of yellow mustard. Postmates won't refund me, and I definitely will never get food from this place again. Why on earth is it so highly regarded? It's embarrassing, truly. read more

I love this place. They're on my corner. My favorites include: Salt and pepper tofu Sesame chicken Walnut shrimp They also host fun events like Drag Shows (Dim Sum & Drag)! This is a huge space, perfect for hosting a large event with close proximity to Argyle St. Highly recommend. Great for dining in or take-out. read more

Food and service was excellent! Even though a bit further than Chinatown, worth the ride. Also parking available and convenient. Celebration made extra special by waitstaff. First floor entrance of building is not so great because of retail vacancy, but second floor where the restaurant is located is a very clean, large space and nice wide window view. Wait staff are genuinely nice and hard working. Dinner included steak and lobster, shrimp, squid and. Chinese veggies. Food and price are outstanding- will b back! read more

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Go here for dim sum on the weekends. You don't have to go to Chinatown for dim sum. This place is huge and there is never a wait to be seated. In the weekends there are dim sum carts, which you don't see anymore (don't expect carts during the week). They have everything dim sum dish you could want and all they all come out quick. The staff are friendly, though sometimes when it's busy you have to waive them down to get the check, it's never a problem once you get someone's attention. read more

Extremely expensive for poor quality food I ordered a soup got a small portion that took almost 20 min to go. Soup had no flavor

We went on a Saturday morning. Not too crowded. The selections were good but half of the items were cold. They sat us by the windows and there was a draft. So if you didn't eat them right away they got cold fast. The pork belly and wu gau was good. again if they stayed warm. The chicken feet were meh. It need a lot more flavor. The egg roll were meaty, but got too cold. We won't be back until the weather changes. read more

Furama Restaurant - Pork belly egg rolls soy mai - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not a fan of this place. This is not related to the New Furama in Chinatown. Every time I ate here I get sick. So I never went back.

It almost pains me to write this review because it's been awhile since I ate at Furama and I believe the food was good about a year ago or so. This was a takeout order. The ambience is ok and the service is prompt, but this is about the FOOD. Today I had a taste for orange beef hoping it would be similar to Chef Ping's in Rolling Meadows which is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Sadly, Furama's rendition was just ok, as it's not crispy fried, but rather breaded and smothered in an almost orange sauce. Like I said it was just ok. So, maybe there's different ways of making "orange beef" and Chef Ping's is a magical treat for your taste buds! But I digress. What really warrants this 2 star review is the shrimp fried rice. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE! My brother said it looked "off"...the color was pale, it was dry, and it tasted extremely bland...no flavor whatsoever except for the nasty taste it imparted! I threw it ALL OUT! $12.50 in the trash equals ZERO stars. As I think back, I'm almost reminded that this may be why I stopped eating at Furama when I found Wing Ho on Wilson Ave by the CTA Red Line EL station. If YOU WANT EXCELLENT shrimp fried rice...GO THERE! The shrimps are as big as your thumb and they'll make it spicy if you ask. Otherwise, the regular version is very flavorful and always fresh. Apologies, again I digress. As for Furama, if you can't make the simplest Chinese dish...a fried rice to a standard decent perfection, then I can't trust a more complex dish would fair well. So I must agree with reviewer "J.J." and bid farewell to Furama...I won't be going back. read more

I came here on a Saturday morning bc I was starving and craving dim sum but none of my go-to dim sum restaurants in Chinatown were open before 11am! #firstworldproblems Honestly, I wish I'd waited and gone to Ming Hing or D Cuisine instead. The soup dumplings had ZERO soup... the dumpling contents was piping hot but the skin was chewy and tough, which made me wonder if they'd been reheated. The pork siu mai looked like meat but didn't taste like meat. Not sure why. The shrimp dumplings were good but they were all stuck to the bottom of the metal dish. I love that they still offer cart service but I was bummed it wasn't a great experience. Womp womp. read more

Furama Restaurant - Pork Siu Mai and Shrimp Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came in here a few months ago and had the best orange chicken of my life. However I've gotten takeout from here 4-5 times over the last few Minaj and it was very disappointing. The large size (20 dollars) was barely higher than the small and was way overpriced. The chicken I've gotten for takeout also had no breading, it's like poached/boiled chicken with sauce on it? Totally different than what I got in the restaurant a few moths ago. Not sure what changed but super disappointed in the high price for a small portion and not even breaded chicken. Sadly will not be coming back anymore :( Not worth read more

Even though it has the ambiance of a restaurant cafeteria in pre q990 Vladivostok ( aka Siberia),this is a different place. You can have fun here. I'm back in Chicago for a week and why not be a little adventurous with the food I let my friends who have been here do the ordering. Fishballs? Interesting. Speaking of soviet Era relics; they had a payphone. I checked there was no dial tone. With dessert and lots of egg rolls and fish balls, meat, chicken and rice , tea and coffee 4 guys$ 65.00 total...wow I'd come back again. read more

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Went for dim sum (of course!) the Saturday at 3 pm with daughter and baby granddaughter, daughter's friend and her toddler son, and another young couple. Lot parking was free for 3 hrs when you have the restaurant stamp the receipt from the parking lot. No carts- I think because we were there at an odd time. Restaurant was nearly empty. Service was good. Food was very good. Sorry no photos and we had a variety of dishes - all were good. They were very kind and put up with a toddler running around and a baby making quite the mess. Would recommend. read more