This was my favorite stop at my visit to Chicago earlier this month! Duck Duck Goat checks all the…read moreboxes from gorgeous interior and sultry ambiance offering different looks for each room, to mouth-watering dishes and stunning cocktails. We had the Dan Dan Slap Noodles, Crab Rangoon and Xiao Long Bao that had us wishing we came hungrier to try more dishes. The chef offers a new, fun twist to Chinese favorites; the pineapple and mascarpone-almond filling in the Crab Rangoon was excellent! Our wonderful server recommended the Dan Dan Slap Noodles, it being his favorite dish, and it did not disappoint! The Chai'd and True cocktail had me rethinking my opinions on bourbon it was so delightful. Come hungry!

We made reservations for brunch on a Sunday. This place was packed when we arrived and we were…read morestill able to get seated right away. It's crazy it's completely died down by the time we were finished with our meal. The service was great, the interior decor was beautiful and the staff was friendly. The dim sum offered for brunch was good as well but pricey. Especially since some dishes were only offered with two pieces. If you have a party of three then you're kind of forced into buying two of the same dishes. Which is strange. Traditionally most dim sum dishes have three pieces. Rarely see 2 pieces being offered especially for double the price. We ordered their Jiaozi, Char Sui Bao, crab Rangoon, chilly chilli noodles, and their Xiang long Bao. All were great. The chilly chilli noodles is served cold and was very flavorful. The Xiang Kong Bao was amazing. The potstickers was probably my favorite dish and it's mess up char Sui Bao. We were going to order wings but they had ran out I guess by 12pm on a Sunday. I was also going to order fried rice but it wasn't offered for brunch. Overall despite the priciness of the menu, we still enjoyed our food and the service. I obviously knew what I was getting myself into by visiting this place, and can definitely see myself returning in the future.

I was impressed with but slightly weary about the variety of Sunda's menu - its offerings span…read morenearly every type of Asian cuisine, and it's challenging to excel at everything. My two friends and I ordered the Korean fried chicken baos, two rolls of sushi (Panda Roll and Sake to Me), and Pad Thai to share. The Korean fried chicken baos were my favorite dish. The crispy chicken was glazed in a sweet and flavorful sauce, and each bao was also stuffed with fresh veggies that provided additional crunch. My favorite sushi roll was the Panda Roll because it included shrimp tempura and was drizzled with a combo of sweet and spicy sauces. The Sake to Me roll was also good, but I could have used some soy sauce to mix with the wasabi for additional flavor. The pad Thai had solid flavor, and I appreciated how it did not skimp on the protein. While I thought it would be jarring to consume such a wide variety of cuisines in a single meal, it was actually fun to share and try a little bit of everything.

We had a good experience at Sunda during our visit to Chicago. The food was flavorful, and the…read moredrinks were well made and enjoyable. Everything we ordered came out promptly, and the overall atmosphere had a fun, energetic vibe. The only drawback was that the restaurant was extremely warm inside. Our group was seated in a small corner, which made it feel even more cramped and uncomfortable at times. A little more airflow or a different seating arrangement would have made the experience much more enjoyable. That said, the quality of the food and drinks made up for it, and I would still return to try more items on the menu.

This is an amazing Asian fusion restaurant. Very classy without being unapproachable…read more Service was impeccable - knowledgeable and friendly without being overbearing.

Took one of my friends here for her birthday & it was really an enjoyable experience! It's a nice…read morelocation as well. We decided to do the chef's table for dinner. It was a quiet night, but we were not rushed at all. The staff were really nice & attentive. The menu for chef's table was a Vietnamese fusion inspired menu. You can tell that each dish was carefully thought out & creative. There were dishes were created with a little twist to it. Some of the dishes, however, we thought were more on the saltier side. I would want to come back again and try some items on the regular menu. A lot of things sounded delicious & would be enjoyable.

Fantastic cocktails and a really fun theme/decor. The pu pu platter was a great way to taste…read moreeverything. Go in with a more whimsical attitude and you'll have a lot of fun

Went inside after someone outside came up to my friend and I and heavily suggested we come in. What…read moregreat chances! Three Dots and a Dash is a really cool tiki bar with unique and flashy drink options. Drinks were served pretty fast considering it was a Friday night that was fairly packed (maybe waited 3 minutes for a drink once my friend ordered) . My friend said he thoroughly enjoyed his drink and loved the combination in the Royal Hawaiian mocktail! Will definitely come back and try something next time with friends when the night is right. Not really disability friendly from what I had been seen or shown (there was only a staircase to enter in and out of) with little seating around if you don't have a reserved table (which was fair for a Friday night on a whim, not a complaint whatsoever). I could be wrong but I didn't see an elevator, and had a bit of a difficult time navigating the space with just myself and a small bag.

Celebrated my friend's birthday at the rooftop at Nobu Hotel Chicago Rooftop and overall it was…read moresuch a fun girls' night spot! The vibes were super cute, the rooftop atmosphere was really nice, and the energy definitely felt more like happy hour/girls night than an intimate date night. They had a DJ playing while we were there, which made it fun, but it was honestly a little hard to talk sometimes because of how loud it got. One thing to know they are VERY strict about reservation timing, so definitely make sure you arrive on time. Once we got seated though, the service was honestly incredible. Our server checked in on us multiple times throughout the night and was so friendly and attentive the entire experience. For drinks, I got the "Liar Liar" cocktail because the coconut cream sounded good, but it ended up being a little too bitter for my personal taste. My friend ordered the espresso martini and wasn't really feeling that one either, BUT my other friend got the lychee martini (which I think is one of their popular drinks) and she was absolutely obsessed with it. The real standout for me was the dessert. We ordered this espresso martini-inspired dessert and it was honestly TO DIE FOR. Probably my favorite thing we had all night. So rich and delicious. I also really appreciated that when making the reservation, we mentioned we were celebrating a birthday, and they actually acknowledged it by bringing out a cute little dessert plate with mochi ice cream and strawberries. Small touches like that always make the experience feel more special. Parking was actually pretty doable for the area, which was nice. Overall I'd give it a solid 4/5. Cute rooftop, great service, fun atmosphere, and definitely somewhere I'd come back to for another girls night or happy hour.

(Kari's Rating 8/10)…read more TLDR -Filling Chef's Selection -Relatively Busy -Nothing crazy special Came in around 7pm on a Sunday and it was relatively packed. We were deciding between the Omakase and the chefs pre-made dinner selection. We ended up going with the chefs selection and gave our preferences to the waitress. We were then greeted with 4 cold dishes and 3 hot dishes. At this point, I was relatively full, but they kept coming! We ended up cutting out the sushi and going straight to espresso and dessert! I really glad they took our preferences because my friends and I had gratefully varying selections.

First time here we were seated immediately! It was Thursday night around 10ish I'll say. The staff…read morewas super friendly and helpful! Very welcoming and attentive, but then again it's a hidden little ramen spot where everyone's huddled up at a bar pretty much lol The food was absolutely delicious! I got their signature ramen and the pork just melted in your mouth. Noodles were 10/10, broth even better.! Will be coming back for sure. Hopefully we have a similar experience with waiting and dining

We were seated immediately, but also came at 6PM on a Monday. Servers and the team were very nice,…read moreand the ambience even more so. It definitely lives up to the speakeasy reputation. Prices were definitely on the higher end. Shio bowl: broth was nice and light, yet so flavorful! The addition of mushrooms were a perfect fit. The pork could have had more flavor, but that may be because the broth was light. Tonkotsu bowl: really packs a punch! Unfortunately, I found it very salty with the black garlic oil. The pork in this one was perfect, though! Overall, a great experience and I would come back to try their other options!

After getting my sweat on next door at Perspire Sauna, I was starving and needed food! Didn't…read morereally want to walk or go too far so Talay was perfect. I was checking out the menu on Yelp while a fellow Yelper recognized me outside the restaurant and highly recommended their Pad Thai, so say less! I went on a Thursday afternoon around 5pm and the place was empty so perfect time to grab something without having to wait. My order came out in about 5-10 minutes . Hands down one of the best Pad Thai I have had in a while! It came in a huge bowl and I got shrimp as the protein. I thought I was going to have leftovers for later but I underestimated how hungry I was and finished the whole bowl. It was delicious. It was creamy and not dry and just perfectly seasoned. The ambiance of the place was dark and moody, nice place to relax and chill. My server was nice and checked on me a few time to refill my drink. Will definitely come back again whenever I am craving Thai food.

Love Talay! The staff was so kind and helpful. The butterfly pea tea (the purple drink) was…read moreunreallll lol delicious. The cashew chicken was so good and I was putting their spicy mayo on it and it was fire (sorry not sorry). I recommend!

By far some of the best sushi I've ever had and the way it just melts in your mouth is absolutely…read moreexquisite. The interior is divine and the service was impeccable. I came here to celebrate my anniversary, and they even gifted us champagne for the occasion. Our server was so attentive, always on top of what we needed, and everything came out right on time. One of my favorite dishes on the menu is the Momo Maki. For nigiri, I absolutely loved the hamachi (yellowtail) and the akami (bluefin tuna). I also tried the Yakitori Don, which is a grilled chicken thigh over rice with a soft poached egg and it was so flavorful. Another must-try is the Tsukune Dango: chicken dumpling mochi rice topped with a soft egg and truffle mustard, it was so delicious! I also had the Mishima skirt steak on skewers and it was tender and cooked perfectly, though the flavor was a bit mild for my taste. Overall, an unforgettable dining experience and I cannot wait to come back!

I was really excited to eat here. I'd heard such incredible reviews, and truly the food was good. I…read morewould say I think it's slightly over hyped a bit but very clearly a spot that's loved since it's ALWAYS busy. The fish was fresh and I did enjoy my bites. I will say for what you get it's pricey and might leave you a little hungry if you're just ordering the sushi/nigiri. But again very good bites. Definitely make a reservation. I will say the server helped me pick gluten free options and asked if I was celiac (they have a GF menu so ask for that). The service was pretty slow, but again it's always packed. For reference I went on a Monday evening alone. It's for sure a vibey place. Great for birthdays or groups that are looking to have a fun night out. It's loud inside with music bumping so not exactly a place to sit and have conversations. Will say wish I could give this 3.5 stars because it wasn't bad just maybe not my vibe.