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    Furama Restaurant

    3.4 (595 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sabrina R.

    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.

    Claire T.

    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!

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    Ernie H.

    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.

    Andrew P.

    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.

    Patrick D.

    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.

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    Nektaria R.

    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.

    Briana L.

    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!

    Cici C.

    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.

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    Jose C.

    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.

    Wayne D.

    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

    Halina P.

    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.

    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.

    Nicole S.

    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!

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

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    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

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    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.

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