Ive been here more times than I can count and its easily one of my favorite sushi spots in the city…read moreI was just there last Friday with a friend and once again everything was perfect from the attentive seamless service to how beautifully each dish was presented Every bite was delicious I also love the modern design of the restaurant and the incredible views of Chicago it really adds to the whole experience The space has an intimate relaxed vibe that keeps me coming back Definitely one of those places I will be visiting again very soon

3 of us back for a marvelous dinner with great views, beautiful decor, great service, and of course…read moregreat food. The quality of the food is very noticeable. We wanted to have some sake and asked for help. Their sommelier was very helpful and recommended the Snow Tiger Yuki Tora which is unfiltered and looks like milk, but it went beautifully with our food. We started with Edamame which had a perfect char. The grilled Avocado was a pleasant surprise with the char flavor and great spicy sauce. You get a spoon to scoop out the avocado and it's sliced so it works with chop sticks. By the way everything is great for sharing which gives everyone a chance to try the wonderful menu. Then we attacked the main menu. The Wagyu Nigiri, the must have Bluefin Tuna Crispy Rice, Crispy Spring Rolls and I drank the juice with the Hamachi and Lemon. Now it's time to figure what's next! spicy Tuna roll, triple tuna roll, the incredible Wild Mushroom sizzling rice bowl and it is sizzling! We're nearing the end! The Unagi and the Black Cod couldn't have been any better. It melted in our mouths. Think we're finished, we saved room for dessert! The Miru-Ishi and Black Sesame Mochi. We're finished! Maria was a great server and was very attentive!

Was there for my wife birthday on 4/12, food was great and all thanks to the server (his name is…read moreRoman if i'm not mistaken) he gives us all the recommendations and deliver it with a warm service. He is above and beyond!

Twon was a great server! Make sure you ask for him!! Food…read morewas great. Overall great time!!

Really great food for the price!…read more I had walked by this place but hadn't tried it until recently. They have great vegetarian options and a big drink menu as well. The food came out quite quick, even the fried food which could take a bit longer. The place is really beautiful inside, decorated with florals. I would definitely return :)

Such a cute spot for an intimate dinner date or a night with friends!! I've ordered take out from…read morehere before but finally got the chance to dine in the other night. We were easily able to make a reservation on a Saturday night and we were seating immediately upon arriving. We got a couple of different rolls to share - the Can You Handle It?, Muskateer, the veggie gyoza and the Rainbow Roll. I really enjoyed each of them. The Can You Handle It was a bit spicy - I thought it was really good but if you don't like any spice I would stay away from this one. I also got an espresso martini which was a nice start to the evening. The servers were super friendly and attentive! I would definitely go back for these rolls and the service again. Great spot!

The service here was absolutely incredible the interior looks super detailed as well and it was…read moreoverall a great vibe. The food was some of the best yet unique type of food I've ever had. Yakisoba and Osaka style okonomiyaki was probably the best thing (besides deep dish) that I've had in Chicago while visiting. 100% recommend here please come!

Wow! My friends took us to this restaurant while we were visiting Chicago, and it was amazing. We…read morehad a reservation and did show up about 15 minutes late. The hostess said we could still be seated but another reservation was coming an hour later. I had never had okonomiyaki before, but I got to try three different kinds plus some yakisoba. We ordered four dishes and shared them among the four of us. We got the pork belly yakisoba, pork osaka style okonomiyaki, shrimp osaka style okonomiyaki, and the mushroom and yuba Hiroshima style okonomiyaki. My favorite dishes were probably the pork ones, but I really liked trying all of them! When our waiter asked if we wanted dessert, we said how the hostess told us we would need to leave by a certain time for the next reservation. However, he said we could order dessert anyway. I thought it was weird the hostess was being so finicky about the time, since usually 15 min late is within reason. We did get the red panda. It's mostly ice and a little ice cream, but it was very good and so cute! I would definitely come here again! It is a bit loud if you have anyone in your party who has trouble hearing. You are also quite close to other people in the restaurant.

This is an excellent sushi place - great vibe, young crowd, and terrific food…read more We started with the roasted edamame and the tempura shrimp, followed that with three rolls, and finished with sashimi - it was all excellent, the beers were very cold, and the service was solid (not excellent but very good for the price point) Prices are not cheap but not as crazy as some other places (Juno is better, but it can get really pricey). Sushi-San is Defintely on our regular list

I ordered this sushi for pick up and it was ready so quickly! The location itself is really…read moreconvenient and close to a lot of the hotels in the area. The restaurant itself did seem like a really fun spot to go, especially with friends. It was packed and people seem to be having a good time. I ordered a few dishes so I could try a variety (they offer five piece rolls!) Truffle shiitake maki - my second favorite roll. SO flavorful, the flavors almost dance through your mouth. You get kind of a pepper flavor at first that transforms into the delicious shiitake flavor. The truffle flavor nicely pairs with the roll. Would absolutely get this again. Spicy salmon Maki - visually beautiful. Taste wise also exceptional. There's a very springy or fresh taste to it at first and then the flavors blend with the salmon to give you an outstanding pairing. If you like bold flavors, I would really recommend this one. Spicy tuna Maki - was so excited for this one, but honestly it really fell flat. The only thing you can really taste in it is the avocado, and then you just get a spicy aftertaste of which I'm assuming is the jalapeño. You honestly don't really get the tuna flavor, which was disappointing. Spicy scallop maki - WOW. Easily my favorite roll. The flavor is so hard to describe other than it's the thing you taste that makes you say wow out loud. The lightly torched scallops pair so well with the sushi that it's over...it's truly exceptional. Pan fried chicken and vegetable Gyoza - it was a pretty good dumpling. Honestly, I don't know if I would come here specifically for the dumpling, but it's a nice appetizer. The only reason I say that is because while it was pretty good, the sushi was just much better. Next time I'm in Chicago I'll definitely stop by here again! If you're looking for a good sushi spot for takeout or for eating and then I think this is the spot for you.

First time having Ramen and we LOVED it…read more The seating is very unique and private. We will be eating there again.

The service was very good, they gave me recommendations and really helped explain some of the…read moredifference in the menu items and combos. I got one of the combos. I just can't recall what number it was but definitely would recommend doing a combo. The restaurant was cute. My only complaint is it felt pretty hot in the higher up pod. So after eating my hot Ramen, I was a little bit hot and ready to leave. However, the food was really good. The Ramen was 7.5 out of 10. the Matcha pudding was 9.5 out of 10. The pork boa bun was a pass. Overall, for a restaurant downtown, I would definitely dine again.

Tonkotsu was fantastic. Service from Jonathan was even better. Great spot to check out.read more

Excellent food and service. Have Leo take care of you, he made sure we were comfortable and well…read morefed.

Such a pleasant, fulfilling surprise. By chance we stopped at Shang Noodle, looked in the window…read moreand was drawn inside. Atmosphere was great; a little noisy, but in a good way. Lots of friend groups and others, enjoying their together time, incredible meals, and just sharing together. Serious stuff: Ambiance was very inviting, letting all clientele the opportunity for unfettered enjoyment. Food was flavorful, sumptuous - just delicious and more than ample. Service; quick, courteous, attentive. Waitstaff proving good information on menu items and pairing suggestions. They checked on us several time, ensuring everything was to our liking. If ever back in Chicago, I will definitely be look for Shang Noodle!

Went here on a whim last night after reading all the glowing reviews on Yelp. Before that, I…read morechecked out a few eateries on the 4th floor of the Nordstrom building, but nothing really stood out, and honestly, none of them seemed very busy and the one restaurant Lao Sze Chuan was way too expensive, $30+ entrees were average and the place wasn't busy at all. So I decided to try Shang Noodle, which was tucked away on a side street off Grand Ave., just steps from Michigan Ave. It's across from the Nordstrom building, past Labriola's, down some steps and about a block away located on the south side of the street. As soon as I walked in, and I wasn't expecting this but the restaurant was extremely loud and nearly every seat was taken and everybody seemed to be enjoying themself, families, couples and groups. I figured that was a good sign and it signaled to me that the food was probably good! At first, the host wanted me to sit at the bar, which I politely declined because I don't usually sit at bars, also, I was there to eat, not pick up somebody! I noticed a small table open, pointed it out, and he kindly let me take it. No 'tude either! As far as my server goes, she was efficient, friendly, and very helpful with recommendations since it was my first visit and probably because I didn't look like the other customers who were more familiar with the cuisine. She suggested the pot stickers over the hot and sour soup, and the beef Chow Fun instead of chicken Chow Fun. The pot stickers were a little small, but crispy and very tasty. I also asked for some sweet and sour sauce on the side which I'm glad I did because it paired nicely with the pot stickers instead of that plain vinegar sauce they usually serve you. For my main dish, I ordered the char-grilled beef Chow Fun. The portion size was more than generous, and the char-grilled beef had a great umami flavor. A few of the rice noodles were a bit firm, likely undercooked, but overall though it was quite enjoyable. What I appreciated the most about Shang Noodle was the value. $18 for the beef Chow Fun and $9 for the pot stickers felt reasonable to me, considering it was on the dinner menu, the portion sizes were humongous and the restaurant was located on the Near North Side, which is usually quite pricey. I'll definitely be back, though next time I may try lunch instead, or go with friends of mine.

"We stopped at The Purple Pig for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised at how great everything…read morewas. From the impeccable service to the great food, ambience and extensive wine list, we couldn't have been more pleased with our dining experience.

Just an amazing experience all around!! The tuna tartare was exceptional as well as the sorbet with…read moreBailey's. A little tight on seating but no complaints!!

​Stopped in for a quick snack to join friends who had already finished dinner. I ordered the chili…read morecrunch cucumbers and the sticky Thai wings. ​The cucumbers were covered in an addictive, garlicky crunch topping. It was only mildly spicy, but I wish there was way more cucumber to balance out all those extra yummy bits. ​The wings were excellent--the batter seemed like it might have rice flour, giving them a perfectly airy and light crunch. I was desperate for vegetables after eating out for a few days, so I ate the radish expecting it to be a throwaway garnish, but it was actually a delicious pickled radish soaked in sauce. It was a welcome bite. I also tried the rose mallow mocktail, all of the ingredients are ones that I like and it made for a nice refreshing drink.

I had the kimchi and fried chicken ramen and thought it was REALLY good! The flavor of the broth…read morewas just the right amount of umami and saltiness, compared to most ramen spots. My friend got the tonkotsu and thought it was standard. The service is really good! Our waiter was super friendly.