I had previously tried Karavan at the taste of Des Plaines and recently had my first experience…read moreeating there in person. We went during lunch and were promptly seated. The decor offered great ambiance! In order to try a couple of items my sister and I decided to split the laghman and eggplant salad. The laghman was excellent with fresh hand-pulled noodles. I appreciated that they split the dish in the kitchen for us. The eggplant salad was a good portion to supplement the noodles. But points of caution that they are fried and have an almost sweet and sour sauce on top which for me was a little heavy. Overall quick and efficient service for a sit down lunch during the work week. They also appeared to have an extensive drink menu of different lemonade and coffee that I would be interested to try next time.

Hello I went to try Karavan after searching for Thai food. It is not really Thai but I took the…read moreopportunity to try something different. The dining room is clean and well decorated. Wait staff were professional and friendly. My entree was Lagman, beef and vegetables over noodle with a spicy sauce. Dish was very good and I took alot home in a to go container. Will return to try more and will bring a few friends.

Wow... this place is pretty amazing. Hotpot and Korean BBQ with super huge variety of just gorgeous…read morefresh and lovely ingredients!!! The sushi isnt impressive but no one cares... theres a tub of sesame oil and just so many fun things you cant explore in one visit... the earlier you get there for lunch (11am) the more pretty the buffet looks. We left at 1pm and it looked pretty disheveled by then... after the crowds ran thru. The hotpot dishes come out in small batches so double up on the proteins you like because service is slower when its busy. Might be 10m before you get that second plate of brisket or 2oz salmon sliver or filet and 2x galbis... save room for dessert... everyone was stuffed by the 2 hour table limit. Decor is pretty nice and a massive upgrade from Rack House... the courtyard should be great when the weather gets nice. So pretty... cant wait to see how youre gonna KBBQ out there on the patio though... Servers were super helpful and enthusiastic. They're happy to be there which is nice to see!

Good selection of vegetables, tripe, fishballs, tofu, shelled seafood, radishes, corn, king…read moremushrooms, enoki mushrooms, sushi rolls, dumplings, noodles, dipping sauces, the works! The meat selection was good. The grill and personal heating hot plates for individual soups was a love hate relationship. I loved that everyone had their personal hotspot, but because there was both the grill and all the individual pots, the table space was very cramped. Also, the space between tables was so tight that every time a person from the next table over would get up, we would get shoved in our seat. I loved that there were so many soup bases to choose from. I was not happy with some of the staff. Particularly staff that were refilling the buffet of vegetables and ingredients. There was one in particular that would literally push her way to the trays without saying excuse me or anything. She threw metal tongs across the trays. Multiple times, she would physically push people out of the way and barreling her way in between people in line. The layout of the buffet of veggies and ingredients doesn't allow for good flow, so it felt very cramped which made her behavior was very off putting.

Great spot for Korean bar food! Seating is limited, so I recommend making a reservation during busy…read moretimes. I loved all the superhero posters and pictures plastered on the walls-it was such a fun touch. It created a cute contrast with the more old-school Korean-style seating. The service was great, the food was delicious, and I'll definitely be coming back with friends!

Food is mediocre but overpriced. Vibes are not me... aka posh... but kinda divey ans ugh. Service…read moreis decent because tje response time to the call button is about 2-3 minutes.

Chef Ping continues to be a favorite for our family based in Chicago to gather. The food continues…read moreto be excellent and of great value. My wife, her mom, and I were in Chicago to remember my father-in-law's death anniversary, and my sister-in-law chose Chef Ping's, for our party of nine for a Wednesday lunch. Parking is plentiful and the dining area can seat a lot. We got seated at a large round table in the back room, with a large lazy susan (just need to remember to spin it very slowly). We ordered a lot, and the food came out slowly. There was plenty of leftovers for the local folks to have for future meal or two. 3 Shrimp Toast (6 pieces each) - $26.85 - greasy but good, with the shrimp paste being a little sweet (in a good way) Noodle in Black Bean Sauce ($12.50) - this is jja jang myeon, which two of us had the previous night. It was OK, not near the top of the best I've had. Ping's Noodle Soup ($15.50) - the other classic Chinese-Korean dish, this is jjampong, a dish I've had many times. I was the only one to eat it, so ended up being my main dish. It was good, with thick noodles...just wish it had more seafood. Salt & Pepper Smelt ($16.90) - not sure if always available, but this was excellent...my favorite dish and one that I finished once I realized that everybody had their fill. It really depends on the quality of the smelt, which was excellent in this case. It was lightly battered, and carefully deep fried. Other dishes enjoyed by others: 2 Salt & Pepper Prawns - $35.90 - large head-on shell-on prawns fire wokked. Salt & Pepper Tofu ($11.50) - for the vegetarians Chicken Skewers (4) - $8.75 - tender and shareable Walnut Shrimp ($19.90) - mayo with shrimp Young Chow Fried Rice ($12.50) - fried rice is a necessity for our group Mongolian Beef ($17.50) - a classic 2 Sesame Ball (4) - $7 - a great way to finish a meal. 18% tip was automatically added, and service was OK throughout. Our water was kept refilled, and I think hot water was as well. It was a good meal and opportunity to get back together

We've eaten here many times in the past and had a good experience. This visit was poor at best!…read morePlease note: (ALL PICTURES ARE FROM MY PREVIOUS VISITS NOT TO THIS VISIT) Unfortunately this visit is going to be the last time. Both the service and quality of food has gone way down from what they were famous for. The waitress spilled my tea, also dipped her finger in my tea, had no apology or offer to exchange it with a fresh cup. I had to ask her for a fresh cup of tea. Then the other server that brought our entrees spilled my husbands tea and again no offering to getting a fresh cup. We had to ask AGAIN for a fresh cup! While the portions were generous, the quality of all the food has gone way down. The special family recipe of thier shrimp dish Gan Pong is nothing but fried shrimp with dried chili peppers and no flavor. The Hunan spicy beef and chicken appeared to be all globs and sticky because of excessive and over use of corn starch used during the cooking process. This dish didn't have any unique flavor that one would expect. Previously we had experienced a difference in the food, taste and quality and that's what kept us returning. Sadly, after this experience I wouldn't recommend it to anyone or come back! I'd rather stick with Yu's Mandarin than drive to this place! Quality always wins over quantity in my books!

Honestly, Santouka has maintained consistent quality and affordable prices for an impressive amount…read moreof time. I've been coming here for over a decade, and it's just as good as ever. I like salt ramen the best. The broth is really, really good. The noodles have a nice chew. The egg is whatever - you have to pay $2 extra for it and it's hardboiled unlike most ramen eggs. Food court is packed on most days. Service is fast and efficient.

A long time staple within Mitsuwa, Ramen Santouka offers a very solid and consistent ramen meal for…read morethose in the area. In my latest visit, I ordered their spicy char siu miso ramen + pork belly rice bowl combo. In hindsight, I probably didn't need to get pork both in my ramen and in my rice bowl, but it did make for a hearty meal. Even though it's probably the same pork, the pork within the ramen felt much more flavorful than the pork in the rice bowl, possibly because it was sitting in the broth. The ramen broth was flavorful and the noodle type and springy texture is reminiscent of that which I had while visiting Japan. Overall - while the char siu ramen has and will continue to be one of my go-tos, I don't know if I would go with the pork rice bowl again as part of the combo meal.

The first stop when we arrived at the airport was this dim sum spot called MingHin Cuisine. They…read morehave a few locations all over Chicago. The interior of this place is super cute and well-designed. Modern touch with a really well-designed layout. Ordering is via a tablet, and there are no old-school carts that come around. Everything is just given to you by a server. The food itself was hot and tasty! We ordered so much food and everything was super delicious. My favorite was actually a tofu dish that was good with whatever sauce it was. The dim sum dishes are also very good and tasty. The chicken feet are my favorite and I do like their pineapple buns for dessert yum!

Wow it's been 8 years since I wrote my last review. Minghin is one of my favorite Chinese…read morerestaurants and that has not changed. They still have a great selection of food, from dim sum, seafood, beef, and chicken dishes. Great location for large groups as the restaurant is huge. We had reservations for 20 people last night and it was not a problem. We took up 2 tables of 10 people each, right next to each other. Restaurant is always nice and clean and the lighting is always good. Service is pretty fast as well. We ordered a lot of food and it comes out within a matter of 10-15 minutes. Also plenty of parking out in the lot. Great restaurant and great location.

Definitely worth coming here in addition to Mitsuwa - they are physically a smaller store, but…read morerecently reopened to a location next to the old one due to renovations and it is just as clean, variety just as fresh, and sales are just as good. I prefer going here for the fresh cuts of various sushi fish and other seafood as they import from way more places than other Japanese grocery stores and at fair prices. The snack selection here is also unique and they have a great frozen food selection. The food court is on my list for next time as I hear it's also incredibly fresh and the staff are really knowledgable about the sushi and other menu items they serve and it's always busy on the weekends from what I used to see. Parking lot available.

I rarely write reviews recently however I'm so disappointed with their food. They got my order…read morewrong the first time, too. This isn't my first time. I've been to their old location, I was here a couple of weeks ago when they re-opened (almost everything was sold out in their menu for a Sunday lunch), and back recently. I ordered their Tonkatsu and it looked really sad. It didn't look too crispy on the outside and also looked so pale. It wasn't just mine. I noticed it right away when I was in line when they have peoples orders out, but I took a shot cause it was not that busy anymore. Plus! They'll only give you a small packet of tonkatsu sauce. I do get it's like a fast food concept but not good quality. Also, their white rice is a combination of half cooked, cooked and mushy. On a good note, their takoyaki is really good!

Nikko is the best spot in the burbs to grab fresh made to order sushi. The apps were amazing well…read moreput together .. and the rolls and nigiri had the right amount of rice to fish ratio. Unlike them ayce places that serve warm rice and a huge ballad bland fish ( ahem ahem royal sushi). Nikko does it right. Quality of fish is A1 and service is on point. Friendly peeps in there. This is my fav sushi spot a hidden gem

Ambiance - intimate, lowkey spot, great for dates & they have 1 table for large party…read more Service - servers were super nice, food came fairly quickly Food - fish quality was fresh, Nagasaki SP noodle had a good kick, do not skip the short ribs (super tender, juicy, really generous portion)

When you first enter the restaurant it is very spacious (we posted a video of the dining room)…read morethere is a table setup with plates, utensils, and lemon water. We ordered the calamari appetizer, it was really delicious and worth the money! They looked like onion rings and were not chewy and were easy to eat. Our waitress was very sweet. My husband ordered the Shrimp fried rice... unfortunately a man came out of the kitchen after 10 minutes and said that they don't have any more fried rice. He did give us a free crab Rangoon appetizer to make up for it. The outside was very light and crispy and the center just melted away! My husband and I both ended up ordering the pho #2 (Beef noodle soup base with Sliced Beef, Tendon, Tripe, Brisket) If you dine in between 3pm and 6pm on weekdays you save 20% (make sure you tell them when you pay because they don't just automatically give the discount to you) We are glad that we dined here the food was really good and served at the proper temperature. If your in the area (and have at least an hour) stop in and give this place a try! You will not be disappointed.

I love pho but this place is not to be the first place to try pho for the first time... you would…read morenot think anything of pho afterward. It's not authentic but if you are desperate to spend your money then be their guests. It's costly for the price you get.. I rather drive myself a bit further for the real stuff.

Food was excellent, small place, nothing fancy, staff was friendly. We ate towards the end of the…read moreday but it didn't bother the staff. Had the Crab Rangoons, Pad Thai with chicken, Pad See Ew with pork, and Thai Style Penang Curry. The curry was a little too spicy for me, all those jalapeños I assume. Their Pad Thai was better than others I've had in the area. Prices were decent too.

The best restaurant in Des Plaines, and at very affordable prices! I've been coming here for years…read moreand cannot recommend them highly enough!