Came here with a group of 6 and had an absolute blast. The food was delicious; the meats were on…read morepoint all night. But the highlight was our server Twon. He kept up with our whole group effortlessly, was super attentive, and was genuinely fun to talk to. Great energy from start to finish. We'll be back! (Go Spurs)

our server Denise was fantastic , her suggestions were spot on. she was so knowledgeable and very…read morehelpful. I would come back here every night if I could.

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 :)

Super cute spot! It had a nice, intimate ambiance, but the food was just okay xD…read more I ordered the Musketeer Roll which was decent, and my fiancé ordered the California Roll but it reminded him of the sushi from Safeway Pros: Clean and intimate space, friendly service, and no wait Cons: The rolls we ordered were just okay

This place is special!…read more Immediately transported me back to Osaka when I walked in. Was at Taste of Randolph with a big group of friends and had to sneak off for a solo mission to get Okonomiyaki! Even though everywhere was insanely busy the host at Gaijin was so accommodating and sat me at the Chef's table. I was on a slight time restraint so I wasn't gone too long before my friends realized I was missing. The waitress was so nice and I was able to put in an order for a Highball and Pork Okonomiyaki very fast. Sipping on a Highball while watching the food cooking up in the kitchen captured the exact vibe I missed from Japan. The Pork Okonomiyaki was unreal! A taste and quality I never thought I would be able to get back home. Sweet, Savory, Umami, all the flavors that make them so addictive. I can't wait to return and bring friends. They have Hiroshima style with the yakisoba which I also miss from my travels there. We are going to have to order multiple of everything. & MUST try their donuts, they look dangerously good.

Everything is cooked before arriving, so grills are for keeping yakis warm and crispy. They had a…read morespecial Mexican inspired okonomiyaki when we visited that fell flat on flavor. The matcha kakkigori also wasn't shaved fine enough to keep the ice from melting into Hawaiian style shaved ice. The Osaka style beef and traditional Hiroshima style yaki saved the meal enough to enjoy ourselves though, and were very flavorful. The restaurant itself is tucked right behind Morgan station but is so much bigger inside. The furniture and even dishware also felt like they were picked very intentionally to complement the grilling plates. The layout of the restaurant means it can be great for really any kind of occasion or group size.

Obsessed with Sushi-San. Their rolls are so fresh, and select ones are only $6 during HH! The spicy…read moretuna and the avocado crunch are both a 5/5! Thoroughly enjoyed their crispy rice as well, solid 4.7/5. Only thing this restaurant could use is a patio! Dim lit dining area. Service was just okay. Busy Thursday HH!

Great spot for sushi!…read more Came here to celebrate my birthday while in Chicago and had the best experience. Reservation was easy to make through Open Table and I would request booth seating as it can get chaotic in the main dining room. Lychee cocktail (5/5): really enjoyed this, perfect if you love lychee and a strong drink. Banana milk punch (3.5/5): this was a little too sweet for me but it was good. Food (5/5): we got the seaweed salad, yellowtail carpaccio, mixed tuna set, 12 piece assorted nigiri, and some additional à la carte pieces and everything was fresh and delicious. Butter Cake (5/5): omg this is a MUST, one of the best butter cakes I've had. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in Chicago!

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

Came here as it was close to where I was staying downtown. I went on a Sunday and there were only 6…read morecustomers in the restaurant at 545pm. I was seated at a table and they brought out water right away. But that's where the service stopped. I was handed 3 menus... food, drinks, cocktail. It took forever to get one of the servers to come over and take my order. They were all huddled by the kitchen and hostess stand chatting with each other and on their cell phones. Finally one of them walked by my table and I had to get her attention and told her I would like to order. She brought out the iPad then looked around seeing if someone else should probably take the order. I felt I inconvenienced her. Got the tonkatsu shoyu ramen with black garlic and the takoyaki. Food came out fast. Takoyaki after the ramen but the takoyaki was delicious. Soft and creamy on the inside with the octopus was very tender. It was topped with plenty of katsuoboshi. Ramen was another story. Noodles had a really good chew as they advertised using sun noodle company. However the broth tasted very watered down and did not have the rich flavor and usually fat globules that make the soup. Cha siu was charred beautifully and portion size was good. Hopefully they can focus on the front of house service and the team can pay attention to customers. Maybe this is why there were only 6 customers at prime dinner time.

Our server Leo, and the food were both so amazing!! Can't take about his place enough…read more As you wish!!!! IYKYK!

First time here as we were walking thru the city and desperately hungry for noodles. We had to wait…read moreabout 20 minutes to be seated, busy restaurant, fully staffed. Loved how chewy and perfectly cooked the ramen was, flavor didn't stand out to me in particular, just your usual tonkatsu/creamy broth. Server was nice and attentive, ambiance was fun and very decorated.

Shang Noodle may be one of my new favorite Chinese restaurants! We were seated very quickly, and…read moreour waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive. The customer service was outstanding from beginning to end. The menu has so many great options that I wanted to try almost everything. Everything we ordered was delicious and left me excited to return and explore more of the menu. I highly recommend Shang Noodle to anyone looking for excellent Chinese food and exceptional service!

Amazing ambiance and service. Went with a group of five right at lunch opening and there were…read morealready several full tables. The service was very friendly, comprehensive, and our waters were constantly filled. The menu was extensive and we were able to accommodate several dietary preferences (one vegetarian, one shellfish allergy, one no red meat) Everyone loved their food and all agreed we would return. The tofu dish was delicious and one of the biggest hits The chow fun was delicious and slightly better than the chow mein The dumplings (not pictured) were perfection The fried chicken was spicy and delicious The only dish I wouldn't order again was the soup dumplings as I felt they were too thick and not as juicy as others I've had (it was still good just not as good as everything else)

Awesome food!!! Fancy Environment!!!! And Friendly Staff!!!!…read more Yay! Wonderful experience here, I was just visiting and after I finally found parking, I asked to be seated but did not have a reservation, the hostess said if I could be about an hour she could squeeze us in. So I was thankful for that, we were not looking to stay for a long time just wanted to try the place out. Once seated we were waited on and served fast. The food was mind blowing, we loved everything!!! My favorite was the duck appetizer puffs, wow they were good. Everything though was elevated and delicious. I'd come back in a heartbeat. Thank you for the wonderful experience to add to our trip to Chicago!

Terrible. I am honestly not sure how people are recommending this place. I was excited to come here…read moreand had very high expectations, but unfortunately the food was extremely disappointing. Let's start from the beginning: the bone marrow. What on earth was going on? Why would you cover bone marrow with fig, bacon, and so much cilantro? Bone marrow is a delicate dish. You are supposed to taste the richness and subtle flavor of the marrow itself. The cilantro completely overpowered it, and the fig and bacon made it even worse. Chef, where did you train? This dish made no sense. Then came the agnolotti. I have no words. Just look at the photo: full of oil. I mean completely swimming in oil. Then the chitarra with seafood. Horrible. Spicy for no reason. Again, why are you trying to cover the ingredients instead of letting them speak for themselves? Also, the fish tasted frozen, not fresh. The pork belly, supposedly the signature dish, was another disappointment. Again, so much sauce that the actual flavor of the pork belly was completely lost. The staff were nice, the ambiance was okay, and the wine selection was good. But please, stop covering the taste of the food you cook. If you need to hide the ingredients under excessive sauce, spice, cilantro, oil, bacon, or sweetness, the only explanation is that the ingredients are not good enough on their own. I will not be coming back. Not even for free. Sorry. PS. Why so much bread on each dish? So much buttery horrible bread that you will trash, because it's impossible to eat all of it.