Jiang's Mongolian Grill was such a great experience. The staff were very polite and took the time…read moreto clearly explain the process of filling your bowl, which made it really easy for a first-time visit. There are tons of sauce options to choose from, and the unlimited protein is a huge plus. The meal was incredibly filling and absolutely delicious--such a treat. Another bonus was how quickly the food came out after ordering. If you're looking for a fun, customizable meal with great service and generous portions.

Jiang's Mongolian Grille offers a classic create-your-own bowl experience, where you build your…read moredish and watch it cooked fresh on the flattop. While the concept is largely self-directed -- with minimal traditional service or a structured menu -- the quality and freshness of the ingredients are strong. A small knock would be the limited variety, but it remains a fun, interactive spot that works especially well for families looking for a casual, customizable meal.

This is a great addition to Barrington that l've somehow missed previously when driving through for…read morework. I've tried a few things and have really liked everything so far. The mandoo is my favorite. The sauce they come in is addicting. I could easily eat 100 of these. The chicken katsu was perfectly cooked, super crunchy, and had great flavor. All their sauces here they put in and on everything is so full of flavor. Nothing is too overdone. I also tried the salmon poke and it was very fresh. The combination of ingredients worked really well together, especially the sweet potato which surprised me. The facility is clean, staff is friendly and attentive, and I like that the kitchen is open... It shows they have nothing to hide.

Talk about a great surprise! My husband and I were going to shop at Jewel when we decided to get…read moredinner at Bowlful of Korea in the same shopping center. When you enter, you can order at the counter or at the kiosk. We ordered the beef bulgogi and the salmon and tuna poke bowl. All of the meats and veggies were very fresh. Both of these items were huge and could have easily fed two people. I found it to be a good value for the price. The seating area is nice and bright with big windows. I highly recommend Bowlful of Korea!

Sorry about the pictures, everything was so good we didn't have time to shoot before we ate…read more 5:00 pm reservation on a Saturday/Fathers day. Erika J our server was extremely helpful and tentative! In the years we have been going here, we almost have never ever had a disappointment. (Just once with another server long ago) This is a most definitely greatest restaurant around!

Came here for the first time on a Sunday evening with friends who frequent this restaurant because…read moreit's in their neighborhood Please note the taco restaurant right next-door is also owned by the same owner of this restaurant, which is really cool because we learned that you can order things from the taco restaurant I believe and bring it over to the sushi restaurant. The green beans I believe came from next-door in fact, and there is a picture of it. As soon as you walk in, it's really cute and cozy and people are immediately greeting you and are quick to also sit you down, which is great. There are quite a few people already eating dinner as well as sitting at the bar area too. There were also lots of pick up takeout orders. This restaurant located in a strip mall, so there was lots of shared parking. Great to see a lot of of the Japanese chefs behind the sushi counter. We did not get dessert here as the portions were very fair and quite filling. A few of the main entrées come with vegetables, and one of our friends was very familiar that you could substitute the vegetables with some type of tempura vegetables, and I think this was a great decision because what ended up coming to the table was a mishmash of vegetable tempura, which was delicious. My friends also rave about the cocktails here. So some of us had cocktails and some of us had tea. The green tea here is a little light, but it's still very hot and tasty. We did not have any desserts. But would definitely come back here again.

Duke's Blues-N-BBQ is the kind of place that reminds you what great barbecue is supposed to feel…read morelike. The food is bold, smoky, and clearly made with care -- not rushed, not overthought, just done right. It's the best around, plain and simple. What really sets it apart, though, is the heart behind it. The owner is local, invested, and it shows in everything from the food to the atmosphere. There's a genuine sense that this place was built with pride -- and that kind of thing is hard to fake.

I hit up Dukes on a Friday around 3. I parked in the back and walked up to the front. Nothing was…read moregoing on at the time and the lady upfront kindly took my order. I wanted a brisket sandwich, but they only sell sliders. I'm not a fan of sliders, but it was served as one regular sandwich. I also ordered mac n cheese and cole slaw. The total was $23. After paying, the nice lady said that she could bring my order when it is ready because it was a little chilly outside. Lest than 10 minutes later my order was brought out to my car. The bag had some weight to it. I dug right in and ate right there in my car. I didn't care for the flavor of the brisket sandwich bread. However, the brisket flavor was phenomenal, so savory, and was tender as well. There was more salt than I preferred but not too much to ruin it. It's hard to find good bbq in this area, especially with me being from Texas. In contrast the mac n cheese needed a little help with some salt. Otherwise it hit the spot. The cole slaw tasted good and was more on the sweet side. The meal was far from perfect but I was satisfied.

Got some noodles from this Japanese and Thai restaurant in Elgin. It pretty much is unusual to find…read moreethnic cuisine around here that isn't Mexican to be honest. Udon Nomi is a place to get ramen and noodle soups. A pretty big menu of items to choose from. There's a lot of variety among the entrees and things. Came here after going by it and seeing it wasn't somewhere we've been before. It's kind of a small interior with mostly seating around the counter. That's not a bar because there's no alcohol here. Has a few good drinks. It's about $5 to get a lemonade. These come in added flavors like green apple and passionfruit. It's about $16 for an entree. Kind of a lot but it's big though. I got the Home Style Udon, which came in a bowl. This has scallions, shiitake, and tofu. She had the Veggie Miso Udon, which is similar. This has miso broth and mixed vegetables. A lot of other entrees including noodle plates if not wanting to eat out of a bowl. There's also bento boxes and that kind of stuff. Has quite a large variety of noodles to choose from. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There's plenty for meat eaters as well as vegans and vegetarians.

AUTHENTIC! Calamari is yummy and the tonkotsu. Nate did an awesome job with the dishes. Service was…read moreexcellent. Some really good stuff here. Comfortable well lit dining room. Get a Pina colada with a plum liqour floater very good.

Great food. Great service. Very friendly and food came out hot and fresh!…read moreI'm in love with that bahnmi bread ‍ Will definitely come back for the Pho

I just moved back to the area after living in Los Angeles, where there was plenty of Asian food and…read moreI was searching for my new local pho spot. Pho Royale was absolutely delicious and authentic, and I will be coming back for sure. The restaurant appeared to be under construction of some sort, but the food came quickly. The broth was literally bubbling, piping hot, and stayed very hot in the Bowls delicious!

I went to Suzaku a week ago. (Little late posting). I had the hibachi scallops with Fried Rice…read moredinner! It was Delicious! I ate everything on My plate! I definitely would go back! Hmmmm.... Maybe today?!

Great food, clean restaurant, and our server Amelia took very good care of us. She was excellent…read morenavigating my gluten allergy when I was deciding between rolls, which is so hard to find. My boyfriend did all you can eat hibachi and ramen with egg rolls and was very happy with everything. We're definitely coming back for more.

Very good food but painfully slow service. Very slow to get any of our food…read more The rolls are solid.

I've been to a few Shakou locations, but I would say that Barrington is my least favorite one that…read moreI've been to. The food itself is consistent with the others - obviously try some of the different sushi bowls, but my go-to is a poke bowl. Super large portions and a really good fish to other ingredients in the bowl ratio. Where Barrington lacks is the service. We made a reservation for 7pm, but when we walked in, they said it would still be another 15-20 minutes unless we wanted to sit on the rooftop... while it was drizzling. (at least that made me laugh at how unfortunate of a question that was) I get that certain nights are busy, but what's the point of making a reservation? We had to wait it out in the tiny little front area, which is definitely not big enough for people to wait in, and finally got a table upstairs. Our server was nice enough, but it took quite a long time to get two glasses of wine, so we didn't bother ordering more. Another thing I don't love, and this isn't the staff's fault - but the only way to get upstairs is an elevator. It's just one floor up, but it made me feel pretty unsafe not seeing any stairs in case there was something that went wrong.