Abdul was top notch, he's one of a kind and fresh service by the way the Russian hookah bottles are…read moresmooth. I would recommend anyone to check Havana Hookah Lounge, by the way it's changing for better and great atmosphere and ambiance.

My flight got cancelled and we had to stay over night in Chicago. Decided to come here and we…read morediscovered this gem. Amazing service, setup and hookah. One of the best hookahs I've ever had outside the house. This place rocks if I can give 10 stars I would. Highly highly recommend!!!

5 stars for Mazaji Lounge in Rolling Meadows…read more This is a newer Hookah Bar/Lounge that recently opened in the area - our experience was fantastic. It's a very relaxing environment and place to chill and hang out with a group of friends, the Hookah we had was pretty good quality and lasted a while. The lounge also has drinks/snacks available for sale - we tried some of the deserts and they were delicious! I don't remember the name of all of them, but the green pistachio cake looking one was great. Service was very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this lounge if you want a good experience and good time at a hookah lounge.

A MUST TRY!!! I absolutely loved the ambience and the service was amazing! 5 Stars!!!read more

I love this place for their Philly cheese steak sandwich and their chicken rice soup! I have been…read moreeating these sandwiches for the past 20 years - recipe stays the same ! They have tons of tv for fight night or sports

This place is a good time. I can't believe I had never been there since I live so close by. I…read moreworked a brand ambassador shift here and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. They have a great staff and they seem to really enjoy working with one another. Great team work! I came back and tried their burger and wow. I was soooo impressed. One of the best I've had in a full year. Best burger in the area I may say?! The fries were great too. I like how they have darts and an outdoor section. This place comes alive during a bears game - so fun!

I read through some of the negative reviews and they are obviously fake. I've been here a few times…read moreand the food has been consistently good. The owner Jun has a sarcastic sense of humor. I understand that we live in a time where American gen z gets offended by everything. Some of the reviews are just plain dumb, they didn't even eat anything or they walked in and walked out. This review is from someone that actually experienced it. We came on a Saturday night around 7:40 pm. There were only a few occupied tables. Two large groups and one couple. The ambiance was laidback with good music. It was only loud because the two large tables were laughing annoyingly, loud. The young Asian table drank one sip of beer and all of a sudden, their laughter echoed throughout the whole place. I'm Asian myself but I can hold my alcohol. The parking lot is shared since it's in a strip mall. To clarify, we did have to wait 50 mins before we started receiving our food. I believe Jun was the only chef and he made everything from scratch. He finished serving the other tables before he got to our order. FYI, Jun said the prices haven't been updated on the printed menus. I would say 4.5 out of 5 is good. I only took off half a point because the two large tables' laughter were cringy and vexing. We ordered bulgogi tacos, o-deng tahng (fishcake soup), garlic chicken wings, and sweet potato fries. -bulgogi tacos 5 - it says 3 on the menu but you actually get 4. Each taco is packed with the same amount of meat as the others. The chips and the housemade salsa are good too. -o-deng tahng 5 - the fishcake soup is so colorful and the broth has a mildly spicy flavor. This can be shared between 2-3 people. Highly recommended. -garlic chicken wings 5 - they are much larger than what you see in the picture. They are very meaty and I like that you can actually smell/taste the garlic. -sweet potato fries 5 - I loved how small and skinny they are, yet they are mighty in flavor. The seasoning was just right.

Quite a surprise for me since the photos of this spot suggest that this is an obscure dive bar. But…read morethe food here is beyond passable bar food -- and is actually very good. The atmosphere here is definitely unique, unlike most restaurants, and even bars in the suburbs. Definitely great if you're someone who is into sports, comic books, and also likes to discover hidden gems. Service here is best described as prompt but sassy, but also something that can't be accurately described (in a good way) and just needs to be experienced in person. I'm not exactly sure if there's a menu, as the regulars seem to already know what to order - but this is something that can be researched online and is both bolder in flavor and more interesting than what you can typically find in a bar, or Korean restaurant. Kind of a fusion between familiar and tasty American bar food -- but with Korean influences to elevate the flavors. All the food I tried here shined both in texture and flavor. The seafood pancake had a great crisp on the outside and generous amounts of seafood inside. It was packed with tasty herbs and a slightly chewy texture that was still fantastic after I reheated it the next day. The Korean fried chicken used large wings and drumsticks, which really helped to provide more tender and moist meat than some local competitors. This was super crispy, possibly more crispy than similar options at Bonchon and CM chicken. A small warning for the spicy options, as this is a higher spiciness level than what many people may be used to with fried chicken. The kimchi fried rice has a great mix of egg, kimchi, and seasonings that create a delicious dish even for those who may not particularly care for the flavor profile of kimchi. Putting the flame torch to the egg and rice adds a good smokiness to the dish, and the mix of onion and egg really adds a lot of umami to the dish. Overall, this is a unique dining experience and worth a visit as the food is flavorful, inexpensive, and well executed. Especially worth a visit for anyone who likes bar food but wants something a bit higher quality and packed with flavors -- this is definitely not the menu you'd find at a traditional Korean spot.

Ask for Becca at the bar. Parmesan Garlic wings best in…read moreIllinois Brisket Rib tips This place is the best kept secret in Cook County

I've been to Rocky's but not in like 20 years! I met a work group here on a Friday afternoon and…read morehad a nice experience. It was quiet at it was not quite 4 on a Friday and we had very good service from the bartender who came to our table for drink and food orders. No tap beer and none of my 'cheap-old-guy-beers' like Hamm's or Old Style. But no worries - lots of good bottle and can choices. I had a Revolution IPA and my better half had a SeaBreeze! (Love the '80s!) Everyone loved the apps they ordered - wings, fries and some other goodies. I would gladly come back next time!

Yummy and reasonable... A very no frills establishment but…read morethe food was very tasty parking is readily available so makes the experience even better With this economy, Im happy to support these non chain restaurants that offer quality meals

The food was disappointing. The menu and the prices were good big portions …read more I had the lentil soup fell flat. I Tried the combination special for lunch. The Kefta was good. The beef Shawarma and the chicken Shawarma were very dry. The rice was very good. The onions were nice. They weren't hot. They must soak them in water. My boyfriend had the burger special. the burger was really good. It was Char grilled the french fries were excellent. I would literally come back and just order french fries. They were that good . The service was lacking you order at the counter and then you go pick it up, which is fine, but I just felt kind of slighted, and the service was an equal. There are some policeman that were there ahead of us, and I noticed how she catered to them and brought the food to them and with us she just kind of ignored us and wasn't that great Service goes a long way and I usually definitely go for the food, but it doesn't hurt to have good customer service. The picture of the burger didn't represent what we had . I wanted another bite of the burger . Half a A sandwich left and no more meat. There was a wait and soup was tepid and the food was tepid . The red sauce was hot n sweet was good though the white sauce didn't taste fresh .

Had such a great time here! The vibe is super chill with good music and a relaxing atmosphere. The…read morehookah was smooth with plenty of flavor options, and the staff were really friendly and attentive. Perfect spot to unwind with friends and enjoy the evening -- definitely coming back!

Came in to visit at a slow time and loved it! The salesperson was super nice and gave them mediate…read moreand good feedback regarding options. As this was our first time to hookah he took his time and went line by line through the menu. Offered us multiple suggestions and inquired about certain things that we liked. As we couldn't reach a decision he gave us a recommendation of a mix that we tried. It was amazing! There was no rushing to get us moved along as people started coming in after we'd been seated and started to smoke. Super cute in the inside and I'm sure a nice little place as the evenings get later. Prefer to have this troupe of atmosphere without huge crowds so the afternoon timing for us was great. Easy accessible parking.

Pretty nice hookah bar to come with friends. There is a parking lot right in front which is pretty…read moreempty before 10PM. Came on a Thursday and was surprised to see quite a crowd as the night went on. At this place, they charge $15 per person. They had many hookah flavors just like any other hookah place. But this location has an option for one hose or two for the hookahs. The food is kind of overpriced but the smoothies were good. They didn't block any tables off but they have hand sanitizers by the entrance and the bathroom was pretty clean. Loved the dark, chill vibe and would come again. They also have rooms you can reserve for small groups which was nice.

Great experience. The staff was so kind. I had a great time and felt safe as a solo traveler.read more