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Sorry Mommy

4.5 (73 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 10:30 pm
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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
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Andrés W.

Incredible food in the suburbs, love the meat platter, was enough for 4 people. The meat is perfectly done in charcoal, full of flavor, comes with pita bread, some sald and different meats grilled in different ways. The hot tea was refreshing and relaxing, enjoyed my experience and would come back again to try different plates. Thank you!

Ganbyan Somyan Beef
Cherry O.

What an absolute gem of a restaurant! Sorry Mommy is a hidden treasure serving incredible Central Asian cuisine, and I can't stop thinking about it. The waiter explained that their food reflects a Nomadic culture -- with influences from China, Turkey, and Russia -- and you can really taste that unique blend in every dish. I went on a Tuesday around 6:30 PM, and the restaurant was already lively with plenty of occupied tables -- always a good sign! They had run out of a few dishes I wanted to try, which honestly just gives me an excuse to go back. For appetizers, we ordered a few to share: * Samsa Chicken (6/10): Like a chicken empanada, but with milder flavors. Not my favorite, but still tasty. * Boorsok (10/10): Fried dough served with a lightly sweet, milky dipping sauce -- absolutely addictive. This was perfection! * Vareniki (7/10): Soft dumplings reminiscent of potato pierogis -- comforting and satisfying. For our entrées, we went family-style and sampled several dishes. The standout was the Ganbyan Somyan with Beef -- a spicy stir-fried noodle dish with garlic chives that was unreal. It was so good, I actually came back a few days later just to get it for lunch. That's how good it was! 10/10 We also tried the Ribeye Kebab (10/10) and the Chicken Kebab (10/10) -- both were perfectly grilled, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Honestly, some of the best kebabs I've ever had. I also ordered the Veggie Kebab, which was delicious as well. The food and service here are outstanding. The staff is warm, welcoming, and eager to share the story behind their cuisine. You can tell there's real pride and passion behind what they do. If you're looking to try something different and absolutely delicious, Sorry Mommy should be at the top of your list. A beautiful blend of Uzbek, Kyrgyz, and other Central Asian flavors, executed with care and heart. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes -- and to get another round of those kebabs and noodles!

Lico J.

Fantastic spot in Schaumburg! Service was friendly and outstanding from start to finish. The moment we walked in and saw the cultural décor and families happily eating, we knew we were in the right place. Table favorites: * Guyru Somyan - a non-soupy, incredibly flavorful noodle dish. * Plov - fragrant rice cooked perfectly; even our picky toddler went back for seconds (and thirds!). * Honey Cake - the perfect cross between cheesecake and sponge cake -- airy, lightly sweet, and not heavy at all. Other dishes we tried: * Da Pan Ji (slightly spicy) - generous portion of chicken, though the large cuts made it a bit less flavorful. * Manty - you can tell the dough is housemade the moment you bite in. Thicker, chewier texture with hearty chunks of beef seasoned simply with black pepper and onion -- comforting and authentic. We also ordered the red fruit drink, which was super refreshing and complemented the meal perfectly. Overall, a wonderful experience with delicious, homestyle food and warm service. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking for something different yet approachable!

Heena S.

What a great hidden gem! The food was well flavored and a mix of regional. There are a lot of local customers which is always a good sign of an ethnic food restaurant. Our server did a great job explaining the dishes to us. And allowed us to get some variety of flavors to try. We would come back.

Crispy Eggplant Salad
RB C.

Tried it for dinner and the food and service did not fail. Finally had the chance to try Central Asian cuisine and our server was very helpful and giving suggestions. we had the eggplant salad which was flavorful, guryu somyan with beef (though the beef could be a little tender) and lamb kebobs. The Eastern Napoleon cake was not too sweet and just enough to share. If you are looking for something different, try them! Ambience had the feel of a small village restaurant and it was clean and service was just on point. Thank you!

Guyru Lagman
Eugene W.

Sorry Mommy Salad: very tasty with the avocados and strawberries. I liked the blend of ingredients Guyru Lagman: the hand-pulled noodles were the perfect al dente. Tasted very fresh. Chicken was tender, and the soup was delicious La Zi Ji: first time I had central Asian style la zi ji. The dill was a little overpowering, but it was still good. Chicken very tender, and the peanuts were great. The peppers themselves were pretty tasty as well. The interior of this store is awesome. It kind of feels like a fancy restaurant, but also homey at the same time. Really cool decor inside. The staff are friendly and helpful. Someone who I think was the owner also talked to us, he was very nice!

The food, service, and ambiance, were amazing! The server was super friendly and made some wonderful recommendations! When I'm back in town I will most definitely be going back!

Kompot, Gan Za Ji
Casey Jo W.

Absolutely excellent! I had the kompot (delightful), boorsok (a simple tastey snack), gan za ji (fabulous, flavorful, SPICY), and honey cake (A+++, must try, excellent). The waiter was great and answered my questions, recommending the gan za ji which was so good I'll be thinking about it for weeks! Only "problem" - the plate was so big I couldn't finish it all. These serving sizes are HUGE, so I recommend ordering to share. (But I wouldn't share the honey cake - it was good I ate the whole slice and ordered a second to take home for later.) The ambiance is luvly. Very clean and comfortable. My only complaint is not against the restaurant itself, but the ordering/payment system they use (Toast/toasttab) which didn't seem to work very well for me. The staff helped me through it and I had and excellent dinner with plenty of leftovers. HIGHLY recommend.

Sorry mommy salad
Arthur H.

Unique central Asian spot that isn't a very common find. The waitress said the roots of the restaurant are from Kyrgyzstan, which I haven't really seen elsewhere. That being said, I also didn't know what to order, as the mushuro and guyru ganfan ended up being too similar, but it was fairly tasty. The chicken kebab was a hit with the kids and had a delicious grilled taste. The sorry mommy salad was good, a bit on sweeter side. The mingrelian khachapuri is like stuffed crust pizza but using an Asian bread as the dough, which has a nice sweet touch.

Zabiha Halal certified
Michelle F.

Sorry Mommy is a fantastic culinary journey to Central Asian Cuisine. They serve all certified Zabiha halal meats. Bursts of fresh and wholesome inviting flavors in every dish they make! Above and beyond our expectations. Malina took our carryout order and even offered us water while we waited for our carryout. We started with the Samsy (handmade beef & chicken meat pockets) that were flaky, filled generously and a decent size. The La Zi Ji was a nicely cooked chicken dish with dried Sichuan red peppers that were a little sweet and not at all hot. We loved the chewiness of the Sichuan pepper pieces that accented the flavor of this unique dish. This was one of those dishes you experience once in a lifetime and never forget it! I had a side order of in house hand pulled noodles which were light and complimented the chicken entree. We also ordered the lamb/beef Lulya kabab that was moist, flavorful and pretty decent size. Accompaniments of red sauce and thinly sliced purple, white onions went perfect with everything. This meal was so delicious and enjoyable. We can't wait to go back and try their soups, bread and other original dishes. Exceptional service, beautifully decorated dining rooms, plenty of outside covered dining and easy parking.

Beef roulette Kazan Kebab
Sahar N.

Great fusion restaurant if you're looking to try a mix of middle eastern and Asian flavors. The Good Able to get a reservation last minute for a group of 13. When we arrived, the place was packed. Constant flow of traffic the entire food service which was great to see. The Better Food came out fairly quickly. Only downside here (-.5 points) was food did not all come out at once. There was a 5-10 min wait between each batch of entrees leading to a lot of down time. Coming with small kids makes it not as ideal, as we wanted to eat and leave quicker than we had. The Best Food was all very good. Everything tasted fresh and all the meat was tender. Nothing we ordered was less than a 7/10. We ordered the following: Sweet and Sour chicken 7/10 Leaned more orange chicken / overly sweet. Most basic of the dishes we ordered but still tasty. Fried Manty 7/10 Good not great. The meat filling was very strong on the onions and not as well-seasoned as the other dishes. Would not get again if we went back. Plov 8/10 Akin to a desi pilau rice dish. Ordered for the kids to eat. Perfect mild flavors with tender beef. Was a bit too mild for the adult flavor palette, but great for the kiddos. Gangbyan somyan (Chicken) 10/10 Very good. Slight hint of heat in the noodles which was nice. Flavors were elevated and all the ingredients / veggies tasted fresh. We ordered the chicken, but after having all the dishes, would love to try the beef next time (all the beef dishes were very good). Kazan Kabob 100/10 Ordered this twice as it was the groups favorite. Dry dish (not saucy) sautéed in onions and spices with super tender beef pieces that are not chewy. Paired perfectly with white rice. Not spicy. Beef Roulette 8/10 Tender beef medallions Tasted like a mix between a steak and gyros. Charred well. Only downside was the fat pieces in the pieces were thick. They came off pretty easily, just not the healthiest of entrees. Overall, amazing food. Would come back for another meal most definitely.

Boso Lagman
Brian D.

Sorry Mommy is a halal restaurant specializing in Central Asian cuisine in Rolling Meadows. It was our first time being here, so we weren't sure what to expect. We started with the Kompot - a sweet juice made with dried fruits. It was delicious. And we also ordered the Beef Samsa, a beef pastry, which we also really enjoyed. For main courses I went with the Boso Lagman - which is a beef dish served with vegetables and hand pulled noodles This was by far my favorite dish we had here. It also came with spice on the side, which I used sparingly. You don't need much of the spice - the dish itself has a ton of flavor. My girlfriend got the handmade dumplings called Manty. These were beef filled, and unique but not what I was used to with a dumpling. I would try something different the next time. Service was attentive and the inside of the restaurant including the bathroom was clean. I will definitely be back for seconds at Sorry Mommy. 5 stars from me!

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2 years ago

Original Uzbek/Kurdish food. I loved the Palaw. Overall service was excellent. Black tea after food was amazing.

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They would not accept my coupon that I purchased in advance. Not likely to return because of this.

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2 years ago

Different but great tasting halal food. Wonderful ambiance. Excellent service. This was my first of hopefully many visits!

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1 year ago

Love love this place! One of my go tos in Chicago. The only feedback to give is they run out of plov so quickly!!

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3 years ago

Glad to see this place doing well. Food was very tasty and service was friendly. Stop by, you'll love it.

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2 years ago

Food and ambience was great. Sorry did not get pictures because we were focused on the food. Lamb kebab was great. Palov was also nice.

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Delicious food. Great service. Highly recommend it. Thank you. Wish I took photos but it was so good that it was gone quickly.

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Excellent Eurasian food and service. Friendly staff. Great options and reasonable prices.

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Food was good quality and fresh but prices were a bit high. Friendly, helpful staff. The mampar soup was very good. Very flavorful.

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Delicious, friendly service, we enjoyed it very much! Will go back. Server was great. Not didappointed

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Great place for family dinner! Delicious foods, always fresh halal produce Good service, nice and pleasant stuff

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Jannat Restaurant - Tandor samsa

Jannat Restaurant

4.0(38 reviews)
1.6 mi

Jannat Restaurant is truly a hidden gem when it comes to Eurasian cuisine -- bringing together rich…read moreflavors from Central Asia, Turkey, and Europe all under one roof. It's halal, super clean, and the staff? Genuinely some of the kindest and warmest people you'll meet. You can tell they really care about their space and their food -- gloves, masks, and great hospitality all around. The vibe inside is lowkey but elegant, great for a quiet night out or a new food experience with friends or family. The menu reflects a wide variety of authentic dishes -- some comforting, others bold and new depending on your palate. Pelmeni (dumplings): Very strong in flavor, not what I'm typically used to. The texture might take some getting used to -- I wasn't the biggest fan, but my friend loved it. Plov: So flavorful and hearty -- slightly on the greasy side but still really satisfying. Manty: If you're into juicy, steamed dumplings, this is the move. The spices are deep and warming. Honey Cake: Hands down one of my favorites. Soft, lightly sweet, and melts in your mouth -- definitely a must-try. If you're into exploring lesser-known cuisines or just want a meal that feels like a journey across cultures, Jannat is a beautiful stop. It's an experience more than just a dinner, and you can feel the passion behind the dishes.

The owners did an awesome job renovating the place. As you…read moreentered, tables are set placemats, plates, silverware, and cloth napkin. This place is a full service dining restaurant. Overall service was wonderful and the staff was very helpful with the menu and recommending apps, dishes, and drinks for first timers. Their menu offers food Europe, Central Asia, Turkey. You're offered complimentary Pita Bread as a starter. We ordered the Pelmeni, Chicken Kabob, Plov, Fruit Tea, Zavarnye, and Honey Cake. Everything was yummy! Portions are decent so definitely explore, order a few items and do it Family Style. They also offer lunch specials for $20. We will be back to other menu items!

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Jerky Jerk - Fantastic chicken and red beans and rice

Jerky Jerk

3.9(56 reviews)
1.4 mi

Alright... it pains me to do this because I don't believe in leaving negative reviews in any…read morecapacity but this feel necessary and earned by the business. My recent visit to this restaurant was the first visit in over half a year. My last visit was quite a bit ago because I was upset at how poorly resolution was for a missed meal I ordered for one of my co-workers. This recent visit as of tonight will be my final visit. I try to see it through and remain a good patron of businesses I appreciate but good service must exist. Do I expect a business to get it correct all the time? No! But I do expect there to be some semblance of competency, grace and determination to find resolve where error was made. Tonight I placed an order for myself and my gf. I received an automated email response suggesting the order would take between 30-45 minutes, which is totally fine. I figured I'd allow some extra time before arriving. When I get to the restaurant, I'm told my order would be ready in another 15 minutes. While I was slightly upset, I didn't let it bother me. I just went back and sat in my vehicle for about 20 minutes. I came back into the restaurant and waited a few more minutes before being called to get my food. Upon stepping to the counter, the lady looked at the receipt for my food almost confused and said "sorry, there aren't anymore beef patties but I can swap that item with another side" I'm not certain if she was aware or not from the kitchen staff that this item wasn't present but it struck me as odd based on her reaction. More importantly, I'm more than upset now but I handle this situation as calm as can be, by pausing to think about how to respond. I choose a side to replace for lack of the beef patty but can't help but notice the price difference doesn't even align. Shortly after making a decision on item to swap, I ask how long ago did that item sell out today. She replies and says, "it's been sold out since around noon" and at that point I just try not to stare or show emotion. While she did apologize for this mishap, it just didn't go over well with me. The lack of communication prior, struggle to find proper resolution for this incident and the previous one. Do you not have a POS system which updates automatically against your live stock? Or being attentive to detail would have helped and a simple phone call would have sufficed had they known this. Btw, the previous incident was an order they forgot to give to a delivery driver, only to blame that driver. I had to drive to the restaurant to pickup my co-workers meal during a busy work day after they realized they messed up and actually left that meal on the side of one of their counters. This restaurant has pretty good food and options for food in general but that alone won't solve your problems running a business if you screw up and struggle severely with customer service. I've come here more than several times in the past but no longer will that happen.

Every time we've ordered from here we've come away with happy bellies and tastebuds!…read more What we get: Jerk Chicken - So good! The sauce is bright and tangy--obviously spicy, but so, so good. And there's really no place similar in this area. Paired with the rice and beans and cabbage helps tone down the spice. Goat Curry - So spicy but so flavorful! The meat is tender and it's addictive. Beef patty - This is different than others, and it seems deep fried where I'm used to baked. Always love a beef patty and our kids enjoyed it. Plantains - Our kids love plantains in whatever form. Plus, these aren't spicy so they eat them all. Mac and Cheese - I'm usually wary of getting mac and cheese for kids because it's bland and watery (my child's words not mine), but THIS mac and cheese was SO good! So much flavor and gooey cheese sauce. Both our kids loved it and said it was delicious. Easy win! Candied Yams - Of all the tasty things, this is probably my least favorite. Everything on the menu is packed with deep, rich flavor. But candied yams are just too sweet for me. I think people who like sweet things will love this, but my preference tends to lean less sweet and more savory. So if you're not huge on sweets either, maybe skip this and go for the other items. The staff here are so nice--we ordered with the high hopes of ox tail (one of the non-spicy items) but they were all sold out! My husband was so disappointed that she took pity on him and just gave him the sauce and bits and bones that were left because they couldn't sell it anyway. It was SO good. Almost better than the first time I remembered it. I could be entirely too full and still want a taste of these ox tails! Please never go out of business or change hands--this place is a gem.

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Penang Malaysian Cuisine - Thai Panang Curry

Penang Malaysian Cuisine

3.8(455 reviews)
0.1 mi
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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.

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.

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Penang Malaysian Cuisine - A very clean and nice decorated place.

A very clean and nice decorated place.

Penang Malaysian Cuisine - Roti Canai Satay Chicken

Roti Canai Satay Chicken

Penang Malaysian Cuisine - Amazing chili sauce to spice it up!

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Amazing chili sauce to spice it up!

 Karavan Restaurant

Karavan Restaurant

4.7(47 reviews)
3.9 mi
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Find the right atmosphere, service, as well as quality food is a staple at Karavan Restaurant…read more My friend and I went and tried Karavan and we were blown alway by all the aspects of it. The food was superb! Waiting for high quality and freshly made food is worth every bite. I will say we highly recommend the eggplant salad, strawberry ginger tea, and the honey cake! The eggplant salad is perfectly cooked with a crispy exterior and what we would call a flavor bomb of a sauce! The service was great our waiter Alybek knew the entire menu and offered recommendations. We really could tell how much he loved the food as well! The ambiance was great really make us feel like we were in a different world once we entered and sat down. Overall, Karavan Restauant is worth a visit as the food, service and ambiance are unlike any other central Asian/European food in the Chicagoland area. You won't be disappointed!

I came here with a group of friends, our main goal the khachapuri, but everything about the food…read moreand experience was fantastic. The restaurant has a very open, warm vibe, very spacious. We had boorsok for our appetizer, fried dough bites that reminded me of funnel cake without sugar, and there were a lot! I had the strawberry mojito drink, and it was fantastic, really tasting of fresh fruit with many mint leaves inside. The khachapuri was extraordinary. They do imeruli style, round and similar to a pizza, the crust beautifully blistered and the cheese thick with a wonderful pull. One of my friends hadn't had khachapuri before and is now a convert. We also had boso lagman, with hand-pulled noodles and beef, and big manty dumplings with flavorful meatballs inside. I requested we get a slice of honey cake, too, and that was a perfect finish to the meal. Sweet but not overkill, and really tasted like honey, graham crackers, and cream. I'm not sure when I will possibly be in this area again, but wow, I would come here again.

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