This review gonna be shortly "no!" - If you want Asian food, go to somewhere else!…read more The service - matched the food!

Absolutely love this restaurant! My husband and I have been here a few times for date night and…read moreloved the food every time. The ambiance is great and the customer service is wonderful! Our order: Fried rice with chicken or vegetarian - perfectly charred Yaki udon with chicken - perfectly charred Midori vegetarian sushi roll Highly recommend this place!

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.

Came on a Saturday night and they were packed! We made a reservation but were early, so they gave…read moreus the option to sit at the sushi bar if we didn't want to wait. We got the oyster shooters, which was interesting with the pico de gallo, but it worked! The uni scallops were delicious and super fresh. The main rolls we got were sexy lady, kamakaze, and special spider roll. Everything was delicious and I'll definitely be coming back again!

I do not normally write reviews like this, but the experience my family and I had at Bluefish Sushi…read moreBistro on 3/4/26 was so unacceptable that it needs to be said. Especially to save anybody else from what we had to endure. We came in for dinner after a long, exhausting day of running errands.... myself, my sister, and my 83-year-old mother. We were seated modestly quickly, which gave us hope. Unfortunately, that was the only thing that went right. Shortly after being seated, a man who appeared to be our server approached us not to take our order, but to tell us he was "too busy" to wait on us and that someone else would come. That set the tone immediately. When another server finally did come over, things didn't improve. It took OVER 15 minutes for Server to acknowledge us, And another 10 minutes just to take our order, while we watched multiple tables who were seated after us being served promptly and efficiently. At that point, we should have left. I eventually received an appetizer, but my mother and sister received nothing. As I sat there awkwardly picking at my food, we watched surrounding tables (who arrived after us), receive full meals before us. We flagged down our server, and only then were we casually informed that my mother's meal had been given to another table. No apology beforehand. No proactive communication. No attempt to correct it until we had to ask. Let that sink in: an elderly woman sat there (over a hour now), waiting, ignored, while her meal was served to someone else and no one thought to inform us. At that point, we got up and left. The front door staff were the only bright spots. They were polite and immediately got the manager. The manager assured my sister that the situation would be "handled," that we would be contacted, and that some form of recompense would be made for the experience. She was also so apologetic... But her apologies were as devoid is truth as her personality was devoid of any humanity. So her promises that she would reach out that we would be recompensed well...That never happened. No call. No follow-up. No accountability. As for the food? I can't fairly review it because we never actually received it. The small portion of appetizer I did get was nothing memorable, and the sake was honestly subpar. What I can review is the service, (if one can call it that,) and it was abysmal. Disorganized, inattentive, and completely lacking in basic professionalism and respect. Promises were made and not kept, which makes the experience even worse. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. There are too many places that actually value their customers' time, dignity, and experience. Save yourself the frustration and go elsewhere.

Unassuming restaurant that has great Vietnamese dishes…read more The pho broth is super rich and flavorful. Bahn xeoh is wonderful and most importantly not too oily. The beef egg noodle soup is unique and tasty; cinnamon in the broth?! I'd recommend. Great food in a clean, well kept restaurant at very fair prices. Will be coming back!

Why would anyone give this place any stars. Let me explain got there at 9 didn't get their amazing…read moretap hot water until twenty minutes later, no ice and I mean they had none. They literally cooked one thing at a time and as I sit here waiting hungry for something to eat and it's now forty five minutes no appetizers nope never again. Ambiance there is a bunch of people wondering where is my food setting is cold not inviting at all. I wish someone would have said something on yelp . I give it 10 thumbs down or a 1000 0/0 NEVER AGAIN

Great Fajitas. Wonderful drinks. Even better service. Fast, clean and friendly with a smile…read more Ambiance was moody-dim lighting with a good Latin beat. The disco balls are my favorite! 2 big screen tv's behind the bar. They even turned on the game I wanted! Perfect night out

I didn't know this place existed until a friend decided this was the spot for her birthday this…read moreyear. It is definitely not the sort of place that you'd expect to see as essentially the Holiday Inn restaurant. While we didn't get any food, the drinks were great! I had two margaritas, a standard and a because everyone else was doing it I got their spicy jalapeño margarita (there's an actual name for it but I can't remember what it was). It was really good, and it was actually a bit spicy which was nice. They aren't light with the alcohol either, so although the drinks aren't inexpensive I also didn't feel cheated. Would you expect a nightclub in the suburbs--especially Des Plaines? I wouldn't have, but then there's Ostras. They have a DJ playing every weekend (on Saturdays, at least), and they provide a salsa dancing lesson every Saturday at 9:30 p.m. There was quite a crowd there so it seems to be a popular place.

Located near several hotels just minutes from O'Hare, Bibibop is convenient, fast, and casual. It's…read morea "build-your-own bowl" type of place. You start at one end of the line and move down the checklist-style menu, choosing your base, protein, toppings, and sauces. I went with the Korean BBQ, which was flavorful and well-seasoned. I also highly recommend their yum yum sauce for a creamy texture that mixes well with the bowl. If you really like it, they also sell bottled versions. They also offer a few lemonade options; I tried the passion fruit lemonade and it was refreshing without being overly sweet. Price-wise, it's slightly higher than I expected: about $17 for a bowl with no premium add-ons and a small drink. But the upside is you're getting a relatively healthy, customizable meal that doesn't leave you feeling weighed down. Overall, a solid choice near the airport if you want something quick, fresh, and moderately healthy. Especially if you're not starving but want better-than-fast-food quality.

(2/5) | How Did We Get Here?... to not-so-fresh fast food (Rosemont, IL - 15 mins from ORD)…read more I pulled up to BIBIBOP Asian Grill looking for something quick, clean, and energizing--especially this close to the airport where a solid, reliable meal matters. And visually? They deliver. The space is bright, modern, and gives fresh lifestyle energy. You walk in thinking you're about to make a smart, feel-good food choice. But here's where things shifted... I arrived about 40 minutes before closing, and unfortunately, the food reflected that timing. My bowl--while generously portioned--lacked that just-made freshness you expect from a concept like this. The steak tasted like it had been sitting for a while, the vegetables were more soft than crisp, and the overall bowl didn't have that hot, vibrant, made-to-order feel. It felt more like end-of-day service than a fresh build experience. The energy at the counter also felt a bit checked out--like the night was already winding down. To be fair: * The concept is strong * The customization is appealing * The branding is on point But when your entire identity is built around "eat well, be well," freshness isn't optional--it's the standard. Would I return? Probably not. Not when the core promise didn't deliver. Final Take: If you're curious, go earlier in the day. This feels like a place where timing could completely change the experience. How did we get here? To a wellness-driven brand... that missed the mark on freshness when it mattered most.

A perfect, quiet spot hidden in a parking lot. As someone who is notoriously indecisive, finding…read moreout I could get Edamame, Gyoza, AND karaage for $4 was a steal. The potato croquettes were fresh and crisp and perfect for picky eaters. The beef udon was great too! Usually this is where I'd try and make some small bit or joke, but after I finished all I could think was "Man...that was good." So I guess you could say it left me speechless and pleasantly surprised. (shout out to our waitress who was super kind and indulged in conversing about BTS for five minutes)

I was too busy catching up with dear friends to take pictures but the food and service were really…read moregood here--they did an amazing job both with the sushi and with the izakaya type food. We had takoyaki which was so gooey and amply filled with octopus and tofu agedashi to start. The sashimi platter was so good--really fresh fish and impressed at the quality for the price. The rolls were so good--the salmon one was really superb along with the dragon roll. The interior was nice and modern and the booths really comfortable. Will look forward to coming back on future trips.

Love these guys! Ever since I discovered this burger joint…read moreinside a bowling alley, I've been frequenting this establishment for years. I love their asian-inspired sandwiches which combine Spam and Pineapple and Pork Belly and all other fun stuff. Taste explosion in my mouth! I love their various salads as well and they offer those tiny but taste-explosive Lumpiang Shanghai's! (Filipino egg rolls) And of course, y'all need to wash everything down with any of their fruit bobas! I always go for my Mango-Lychee boba every time I say hi to the very pleasant brothers who run the place. "Gamsahabnida!"

Boba Burger is a really cool and totally unique spot tucked inside a bowling alley. It is super…read moreweird in the best way and genuinely fun. You can hear the pins crashing and the balls rolling down the lanes while you eat, which adds to the experience. The service was great. Friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The food was delicious and clearly fresh and handmade. We had the Boba Burger and the Hawaiian Burger along with hand cut fries and bubble tea, and everything was excellent. Such a fun vibe with great food to match. I would highly recommend it and will definitely be back.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and when given the opportunity to choose a place,…read morethis was the first one that came to mind. The service was excellent from the moment we were seated until we received our orders. The food was delicious as well. The menu is extensive, and the Bento Box I got hit the spot. This is a great date night spot or an after-theater spot.

food is great! so this one is hard to do! Ordered food at 5:30 picked up at 6 and was charged full…read moreprice on a Happy Hour Night. I was told that they aren' doing that anymore on Friday & Saturday but just haven't changed their website. Also, same response from the manager!

One of the worst meals I've ever had. I could not eat it. The service was also horrible. A…read morecolleague of mine, and I sat at a table for quite some time before a women asked for our order. No how are you, can I get you something to drink. No water. A woman came up to us to take our order. I asked if we could at least get some water. There were items that we tried to order that they were out of. We didn't realize that this was a Muslim restaurant so there wasn't any alcohol to be served. Our waitress was not helpful in describing what was on the menu. My colleague ordered Arancini. I tried one. First of all they were the size of maybe a golf ball size. And had some square pieces of I'm not sure what it was. But it wasn't rice as it should be. Our meals were beyond horrible. I had supposedly gnocchi. But it was in a bowl of. I'm guessing cream and something green. Maybe olive oil but it was bright green. Neither of us could eat our meals. You would think they would ask us if there was something wrong or they could do something for us, but no, they could care less. No one ever came to check on us. I wanted to order a Diet Coke and even when it was apparent, we were not eating our meals. No one came to check on us for quite some time. I had to go up to the counter and ask if someone could at least give us our check. If I could give negative stars I would. I typically try to find the best in a restaurant. But it was quite clear they did not care about the food or the service. We didn't even get our water refilled. No one asked how our food was. Do not come here.

We made a Valentine's Day reservation at Dua Prime Italian Dining a full month in advance. We drove…read moreover an hour expecting a special, well organized evening. Instead, it was one of the most chaotic and disappointing dining experiences we've had. Upon arrival, no one greeted us. When someone finally addressed the crowd forming at the entrance, the only thing said was, "Who came first?" There was no host presence, no organization, and no professionalism. After being seated, we waited 45 minutes without a single server acknowledging us. No water, no hello, nothing. Meanwhile, the restaurant continued packing guests in tightly. Customers were being asked to sit at dirty tables. Servers were telling tables it would be another 20 minutes just to take their order. My husband and I spoke with management directly. The response was indifferent and dismissive. There was no urgency and no accountability. When a server finally came to our table, he appeared annoyed and simply said, "Sorry." When I mentioned basic hospitality and said, "Hi, hello, good evening, sorry for the wait?" he responded that they "didn't think it would be this busy tonight." It was Valentine's Day. On a Saturday. Near O'Hare. Surrounded by hotels. With reservations booked weeks in advance. We ran into friends dining there who had the same experience. Unfortunately for them, their food had already arrived and it was undercooked, bloody meat. The guest next to us sent his steak back, and his partner did not eat at all. The frustration throughout the dining room was obvious. We ultimately walked out, and multiple other parties followed. We drove over an hour for this reservation, and by the time we left, many other halal options were already closed. Valentine's Day was completely ruined. This is not about being busy. It is about management, preparation, food safety, and basic hospitality. Extremely disappointing.