I can't say enough about the food at this place! The milk tea was so fresh and tasty and didn't…read morehave too much sugar. It tasted just like the yummy tea I had while visiting Hong Kong. The curry with roti/paratha was my favorite food and deserves a 10/10. Such a delicious comfort food spot. The bad part of our experience was that our leftovers were all packed up and someone stole them off the table while we went to the bathroom ... the staff didn't say anything about it and suggested we come back and get a discount but didn't follow through. That was annoying.

We met family here for dinner as we were in town. This is the closest to good Indonesian food we've…read morehad in a while. The server was very friendly and gave us good suggestions on some items to order. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos of the food . The beef rendang was melt in your mouth delicious! The mee goreng had nice flavor, though I wish there was more shrimp in it. I would have preferred more spice (heat) in the food, but that's just me. It's a huge space and quite busy for a Thursday night. My family frequents this restaurant quite regularly, so it must be good!

I have been to Penang many times, and it has always been for a special occasion. Today, I missed…read morethe taste of Malaysia so I came to dinner by myself. I ordered enough for two, which means I would have something for the next two meals. The restaurant has been around for a while, and it is a stand alone building. The menu, like what you will find in Malaysia - a mixed of Chinese, Malay, and Indian. The service is always prompt. Here's what I ordered: 1) Roti Canai served with Malaysian chicken curry - the curry is unlike Indian curry. This is a typical Malaysian style curry. You take a piece of the crispy yet a little chewy pan fried dough and dipped in this curry broth. That combination will kick off your appetite. 2) Seafood and Tofu clay pot - a mix of fish fillet, squid, shrimp, vegetables and homemade tofu served in a clay pot. The tofu is delicious - crispy outside with soft and silky center - chef's kiss! 3) String bean mixed with balacan - balacan is a Malaysian sambal sauce made with shrimp paste and chili. It has this savory, sweet and lightly spicy flavor mixed with crispy string beans. It was a delightful dinner! There are many other dishes that I'll come back for, especially other dishes with their homemade tofu.

Foods really good here. Not many staff available so be prepared to wait a little longer than usual…read more I have been to Malaysia multiple times and lived there for a year so I can say this place is legit and authentic.

Ohhh geeez, this place is a rare gem. Their food is cooked to perfection! Sadly, they only do…read morecatering and you can only order each dish for 10 or more, but wait ...wait there's hope here. 1) Their dishes are reasonably priced. Beef that you want to savor every bite and pause to think about how you will feel when your plate is empty will only cost you $50 for 10 servings - that's cheap! The way the food tastes is not. 2) If you have a family of three to five and you select two dishes they will range for 30-50 each. Your left overs will give you two or three very tasty meals per person, so that makes this an excellent special occasion treat for the average family. 3) They have Louisiana Creole food (yeah, where else do they use the word Creole besides Louisiana, I know), and Indonesian food both of which are hard to come by in Illinois or Indiana the two of them together gives this restaurant a special place in a foodies heart. Look you have to try this place. You won't be disappointed.

This is only my second Yelp review but I use it extensively…read more I was visiting Chicago this past weekend to see my best friend from college become a Dutch citizen (his mother's Dutch). In order to help celebrate this very special moment in his life, I made a reservation at Vincent, which I had been to before and really enjoyed. The day of the reservation, one of the staff from Vincent called to let me know that on the first Sunday of the month they hold a rijsttafel and wondered if I would still like to keep my reservation. I said absolutely, always having wanted to try this aspect of Dutch/Indonesian cuisine and I thought my friend would be thrilled. Well, we both were~! I've traveled fairly extensively throughout SE Asia and am a member of the James Beard House in New York City, so I don't mess around when it comes to food. Not only was everything incredibly fresh and well-spiced but also delicious. I had the absolute best rendition of beef satay that I've ever encountered--which to me was thrilling. Better still, one of the owners of The Rice Table really went out of her way to explain each of the myriad dishes and to make sure we understood the tradition behind a rijsttafel, including the all you-can-eat aspect and the expectation that the guests should linger over the food and stay as long as they'd like. She checked in on us a few times and could not have been more hospitable. In short, a really great place and very much worth the price (I believe it was $55 per person). I highly recommend. T

Me & my gf had the pleasure of trying this restaurant one Saturday afternoon while looking for some…read morelunch. We had a really good time here. It was very clean, easy to order, and the staff were helpful as well. We ordered several different items to share. Such as the Thom khem (pork belly) , bbq chicken over rice, Thai dessert, and some boba. Everything was delicious but my favorite had to be the bbq chicken , the sauce had the perfect amount of sweet and tangy ness.

Overall a good experience. The restaurant had a fund atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. We…read moretried the: - Chicken Pot Stickers - Roti Karee Curry - Beef Noodle Soup - Duck Over Rice The food was fine, the only reason I'm eating it a 3 is because I had phenomenal Thai food the day before, so it's really skewing my review. The prices were very affordable so that's a plus, and the Roti Karee Curry was flavorful. The roti itself I would buy if they sold.

Planta Queen Chicago is now one of my go-to spots. The food was excellent, but what made the night…read morewas our server Alejandro. He was attentive without hovering, food came out fast, and he genuinely added to the vibe. When I ordered the wrong dish, he caught it, swapped it for what I actually wanted, and comped it without making it a whole thing. That kind of service is rare. Great date spot, will absolutely be back.

It's rare that a dining experience causes me to pause, sit back in my chair, close my eyes, and…read moresavor. This happenedat PLANTA Queen, self-described as plant-based dining, reimagined. Truly - eating at PLANTA is an experience. We weren't sure how busy it would be on a Saturday evening so made a reservation, which turned out to be the right move. We were seated promptly and our server thoughtfully offered descriptions and suggestions that guided us to the following assortment of mind-blowing items: -Bang Bang Broccoli: if you order nothing else, get this. Perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, with just the right amount of crispiness and a magical peanut chili sauce. -Firecracker maki roll: filled with sweet potato and avocado, topped with a monstrous pile of potato straws, unagi, and glorious sauce. -Udon noodles with truffle mushroom cream: the description is deceptively understated. This dish is magic - thick chewy noodles generously coated in an unbelievably creamy sauce and SO MANY mushrooms. Pricing is fine - more than I'd like to pay for a routine weeknight dinner, but justified by the flavors and the experience of elevated plant-based cuisine. It's a good (but also terrible) thing that I live far away, otherwise all my time and money would likely be spent at PLANTA.

This place is affordable , flavorful, and so different compared to every other restaurant in the…read morearea. although there's something for everyone on the menu , this is exciting for someone that loves all Asian cuisine because there's such a fusion with the menu options. All of my food was great. But I really enjoyed the cassava cake and roti and lentil Dahl as an appetizer ! I'll be back

I wanted to give a proper review. Don't believe some of the low rated reviews. If you look at their…read moreprofiles, they give every place a bad review. To clear things up about their dining area, they have 2 small tables outside and 1 small and 2 big tables inside. Small tables - 2 chairs. Big tables - 4 chairs. On weekdays, you don't need to make a reservation. On the weekends due to their limited dine in area, I would recommend a reservation to be safe. You can make a reservation through Google/Yelp or phone call. Parking is easy since it's in a strip mall. There is also a 3% charge if you use plastic. Just a note, I tried looking at their food pictures on their website, but it kind of runs slow. Sometimes it would freeze. I think they need to fix it. I would return here to try other items. I would highly recommend ordering off their Malaysian menu instead of the miscellaneous. Don't order orange chicken or General Tao's chicken. Very cringe because you can get that literally anywhere. Get the Malaysian food because it's hard to find in Illinois. The owner is very sweet and the service is attentive. We ordered lor bak, nasi lemak, Hainanese chicken rice, hokkien mee, and kuih talam. Just a FYI, the portions are very generous. For 2 people, I would recommend ordering 2 dishes. Prices are reasonable for what you get. A pot of tea is $6. -lor bak 5 - I highly recommend this appetizer. It has crispy pork sausage with shrimp fritters, beancurd, and cucumber. It comes with two sauces. Everything was delicious. -nasi lemak 5 - I love the chicken rendang. The meat is very tender and it has a deep flavor. You can taste the spices that went into it. -Hainanese chicken rice 3.5 - I gave Penang Malaysian Cuisine a 4 because the rice was delicious. HD's version, the rice was not as moist and flavorful. The chicken was not bad, it's about the same as Penang's. It could be a bit more succulent without the sauces. -hokkien mee 4 - this won't be as tasty as in Malaysia. I liked the big pieces of shrimp, an adequate amount of sliced pork and hard boiled egg. The broth is still very good. If it's your first time having this, I still recommend it. -kuih talam 5 - I would suggest this if you like pandan. It's not sweet. It has a soft and bouncy texture.

I ordered sushi to go from here and I appreciate that they have offers for free egg rolls or maki…read morerolls when you pay over a certain amount. I got more than $35 so I got the free Cali maki roll. Everything was ready by the time I got there after I called. They have such a diverse menu that I've heard is great no matter the type of cuisine, hard is pretty hard to do. Would definitely come again if I lived in the area, seems like a great spot for the local college students.

I was looking forward to trying this place out before a production at Lifeline Theatre. It was a…read moremixed experience. It's a cute little place, kind of kitschy, and I was welcomed warmly. Both staff members were so friendly! There was plenty of seating (which surprised me on a Friday evening). For an appetizer, I decided to try the Korean Corn Dog (which was marked as "recommended" on the menu). It was strange (though beautifully presented) - I was expecting something a little more savory or spicy for Korean - it was actually oddly sweet, with a Vienna-sausage-sized odd-tasting "dog" surrounded by a large, almost donut-like batter, and what seemed like a sweet ketchup and mayo kind of condiment pairing. It wasn't bad - it just seemed like it didn't know whether it wanted to be an appetizer or dessert. The shrimp pad thai was terrible. The shrimp were hammered -- so overcooked that they were leathery and tasteless. I think this is the first time I've had a dish with shrimp where I didn't finish the shrimp. And the pad thai itself was a gummy mess with no freshness - nothing green - no green onions or any vegetables other than bean sprouts, which had no crunch. There was a little bit of dry, tough red cabbage on the side. The crushed peanuts and lime helped, but not enough. A lot of local people (who seemed like regulars) were stopping in to pick up to-go orders, so I have to believe there is good food here. But I didn't get it.

Such a beautiful evening with good food, great atmosphere, and even better company. Renee is a…read morewizard in the kitchen. Some highlights we will definitely be returning for: Brussels sprout salad, chap chae, and the ridikulous dessert. Also such an accommodating place, went with my mother who has a severe shellfish allergy and the whole staff with immediately informed and cognizant throughout the meal. She is also a vegetarian and their options were STACKED as well as equally delicious.

Oh my gosh!!! What an incredible place to celebrate any occasion!!!! Went with my family with some…read morefolks that are vegetarian and also have severe shellfish allergies. When we informed the staff, head chef Renee personally came out and told us to not worry and he would take care of us! What service!!!! Then the food started coming out and not only does this place not disappoint but their menu speaks for itself...especially with their vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options...everyone in your party will feel welcome and have a truly upscale experience.

Great drinkies, fun vibes, great waiter, yummy popcorn chicken and yummy mac-bokki (gochujang…read morecheese sauce + rice cakes + egg, yum!) - sad because it's shutting down the end of June??? Can they not :')

What a shame. After seeing the rave reviews I gave Jook Sing a couple times to get it together…read more This last time was the final straw. Everything they serve out of there is overly salty, wayyy salty. The cucumber salad was premade and soggy and sloppy. The other fish sauce dressing salad had overly ripened tomato's which was off putting. Now the cocktails were the saving grace because that lychee martini was the saving grace, I'll have those all day. That's all I have to say about this place, I have given them too much of my time already, they really need to step it up because whatever that food was, it's not for human consumption.

A hidden gem near wicker park. Upon entering phodega, it's just as the name suggests, like a bodega…read morebut where you can order vietnamese dishes and purchase Asian snacks. I personally loved the ambiance as someone who grew up around old school hiphop. We ordered the viet dip sandwich as well as the summer salad. Both options were phenomenal. I'm not the biggest fan of french dip style sandwiches, but the jus was done to perfection. The salad was packed with cabbage, carrots, onions, cilantro, radish and topped with chicken served with fish sauce dressing. Great combination and very filling. It is counter service, but you can also seat yourself and order via the QR codes on the tables. Will be coming back to Phodega soon!

Cozy, causal spot with great service and good food. I ordered the Viet Dip and it was delicious!…read moreSuper flavorful and unique. I also ordered the spicy salt & pepper wings, which I probably wouldn't get again. The chicken was too big & the sauce quickly made them soggy and less pleasant to eat, so maybe get it on the side. I'd love to go back to try their pho and a few other items. It's kind of tight seating, but there was a steady flow of people coming & going to free up space + outdoor seating.