This tasted like an American or Mexican made this food. (full disclosure: I'm an American and I am…read morenot Thai). I did not see a single Thai person on this staff when I visited. This seem like another "Penny's Noodles" deal. Totally fake Thai food. I don't want to say what I ordered, because I don't want them to come after me. It wouldn't be proper to recommend a better Thai restaurant, but I can HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you do some research before spending your hard earned money and wasting your time. Chicago has some amazing Thai restaurants. Please spend some time and find those hidden gems. You will be glad you did!

Don't usually go out to eat Thai food but the aesthetics of this place drove me in. We went on a…read morerainy day, they had dim lights with bright neon signs. I'd describe this place as pretty hipster and cozy. As for the food, I think it's pretty standard Thai food for its price. To my surprise, the standout dish was the papaya salad. It was incredibly citrusy and juicy, each bite just bursting with flavor. I would come back just for this lol, it's seriously addicting.. I also realllly enjoyed pad Thai, probably my favorite Thai entrees. Definitely 10/10 too. I unfortunately do not recommend the fried chicken dish we recommended because it was dry, and sauce didn't help it. The phat kee mao was good but I do agree with some of my friends that there was a bit of a specific smell... could possibly be fish sauce? It wasn't bad. I was pleasantly surprised to find mango sticky rice on their seasonal menu. It wasn't listed on the main menu online, but appeared separately on a table menu. I was excited to give it a try! It wasn't bad but not the best I had (Considering it had fruity pebbles on it). Service was excellent. We had an incident that was addressed really quickly (our fault) and they were just super profesh!

I co-hosted a bridal shower for ~30 people at Turquoise and it turned out great. The owner, Ezgi,…read morewas so easy to work with. The buffet lunch was plentiful and delicious. We had so many different foods to choose from including: cheeses, eggplant salad, hummus, delicious bread, homemade jams, crepes, cheese spring rolls & potato pastries, menemen, chicken kabobs and more. The space worked well for our party and they let us bring in a cake from outside (they did charge a fee to plate and serve it for us). I would definitely go back to Turquoise and would consider it for another event.

Zhala provided a really good service and she was very attentive. Best service and good food!read more

bibibop is what sweetgreen and cava wish they could be. i've been to a handful of locations and…read morehave never had a bad experience, this particular one had wonderful friendly and quick service. always happen to dip into the complimentary miso soup. i love you bibibop!!!

I was very disappointed with my experience here, especially since I had high hopes going in. I have…read morea lot of ClassPass Credits, so I was excited to use them on a good meal. I placed an order through ClassPass well in advance for four items (two bowls and two drinks). They canceled 3/4 items that were ordered after we arrived! The explanation given by the cashier was simply that she was busy, which was unhelpful. We could order the same items on site but they were not honoring ClassPass orders? This makes no sense. I just wish they would have canceled the entire thing so we could just walk out the door. The one bowl I did receive was poorly prepared, less than half full, and not at all representative of what was advertised. After pointing this out, I requested a refund, and while the cashier initially said "no problem," I later discovered that the refund had not been processed. I went back inside and was told it would take three days for that refund to go through, even though the other three items had been refunded immediately. The inconsistency made no sense, and I ultimately had to spend over an hour working with ClassPass support to resolve the issue. The main concerns from this experience are: Orders may not be fulfilled as placed, with no communication until after you arrive. Refunds are not handled consistently or promptly. Customer service was dismissive and unprofessional. The staff could greatly benefit from better training in both order management and customer service. I truly hope the owners take this feedback seriously. Also I'm including pictures of the food they provided versus how it is advertised on a website. If this is how the food is prepared definitely will not be going back.

Avaspi is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Chicago. My party of six split 6 appetizers…read moreand 3 entrees. Mediterranean Meze - very flavorful blend of 22 ingredients according to our waiter. This dish was truly unique. 5/5 Grilled Halloumi Meze - delicious cheese with olives and garlic bread. 4/5 Stuffed Eggplant - savory and creamy dish which actually might be even better served hot. 5/5 Calamari Meze - Excellent and tender. Not chewy at all which was nice. There were a ton of olives which I didn't think complimented the calamari. Overall, still 5/5. Mushroom Tava - mushrooms were cooked perfectly and were delicious. One of my favorite dishes of the night. 5/5 Stuffed Mushrooms - this dish fell flat on flavor and had more of the typical mushroom texture. 3/5 The Hunkar entrée initially was extremely salty. I mentioned this to the waiter and they remade it, which turned out great, so I'm hoping the salty dish was a one-off. 5/5 Our waiter was very friendly and attentive throughout. The restaurant itself is also casual upscale, so nice for most occasions. Avaspi exceeds expectations and I highly recommend this excellent Mediterranean restaurant.

Our first time eating at Avaspi, I doubt we'll return. The…read morefood was pretty good, the cocktails (especially the avaspi lemonade) and wine selection, were tasty. The service - inept. After 20 mins and us asking food runners 3 times to get us a waiter we finally got assistance. We ordered the meze platter to start and very clearly stated, no nuts. The waiter said "we only use walnuts", we responded, no nuts. The food arrived and 2 of the 4 dishes had nuts on them, when I pointed it out to the waiter, he said "they're only on the top"! It was as if he was trying to be funny? Or sarcastic? Anyway, decent food, poor service.

Expensive considering the portions but yummy food! Got the dinner for 2 and minced beef noodles…read more The best part were the dumplings. I could taste that they were handmade and very flavorful. Second was the charcoal half chicken. The coconut rice was had a light coconut flavor which was good bc it didnt alter the taste of the chicken. I'd skip on the salad and minced beef noodles next time. The noodles were a lil too thick n chewy for me. Salad was nothings special, just eating large chunks of cabbage. The Sparrow Mallorc was also really good and refreshing, not overly sweet. The egg tarts had a creamy delicious custard and the dough was fluffy like a croissant, not crisp like pie. I prefer crisp but would still recommend. I also got the chai carrot cake which is really good. The chai spice compliments the sweetness well and walnut chunks add nice texture . I want to try all their desserts at Bird Bird Bakery bc the flavors are so unique and actually really good, unlike other bakeries that try to use interesting flavors but make it overly sweet. The staff were chill and kind. Pretty laid back, you have to get your own utensils and water. I do love that they have their own hot sauces. The brown one with tamarind was my favorite. Nice decos, not overly showy or fancy. Still family friendly n chill. The bench had nice comfy cushions.

Noodle Bird is a neighborhood favorite for a reason solid and consistent. Went with the heritage…read morepork and it was tender and flavorful throughout. Small space but well put together, good service and a good range of house drinks to choose from. Worth the visit. -Mr.

We'd heard from people that this place is the best dive bar in Roscoe Village. We were lucky enough…read moreto grab free street parking right across the street! The service was prompt, professional and really made us feel welcome. Greeted us right when we walked in. Our bartender was great about making suggestions and always close by but not pushy. We split a couple of small dishes. Food was good. I wish this was in my neighborhood, it would be a regular spot for us! We'll be back next time we're in Roscoe Village!

I came for after dinner drinks. It felt like a typical Chicago neighborhood watering hole. I had…read morethe old fashioned- it was ok but certainly nothing special. We sat on the patio but interior looked well decorated and had a pool table. Not a bad spot if you live in the area, not necessarily a noteworthy bar in my opinion. One of my dining companions actually hadn't been here in years due to a poor interaction during Covid but let's be honest, none of us were our best selves then.

The service is outstanding…read more The Gnocchi ala Girasole features the best homemade Gnocchi I have had. It's light but maintains its soft chew. Superlative And the Ossobuco is outstanding AA's well. My wife had the Zuppe de pesche. Claims it is the best she ever had. Great Italian restaurant.

A great spot for a date night, especially if you're going to a movie before or after. The service…read moreis friendly and welcoming, the vibe feels authentic and the food was delicious!

Daisies was such an incredible experience, everything from the food and ambiance to the service was…read morefantastic. We started off with the chips and dip, which were literally so good. It was probably the best French onion dip I've ever had. We also ordered the potted carrots, which reminded me of popovers. You just take a small bite to open them up and fill them with the carrot mixture. The pastas were incredible, and my personal favorite was the rigatoni. 5/5

We were super excited to try daisies and luckily got a reservation for Friday night…read more The ambience is simple yet elegant. The place was particularly loud that night. We quickly got seated and our server seemed pretty excited and helpful. We got some beer and decided to order the onion dip as our starter. It was soo tasty! Loved the ruffles chips with it. We then ordered the Pappardelle and the Rigatoni. The Pappardelle was out of this world and easily one of the tastiest pastas I have ever tried. The rigatoni was ok in my opinion, I was mainly excited to taste the lemon breadcrumbs but I couldn't taste the lemon at all. Overall a nice casual pasta place with great service. The prices were very reasonable too.