If you're anywhere near downtown Chicago and craving something quick, fresh, and satisfying, Koi…read moreJoy is one of those finds that sneaks into your regular rotation. Love their Broodles!!

I came to Koi Noodles for the first time and tried their lunch special. I had the ramen with pork…read morebelly as well as their pork wontons. I liked the pork wontons and I was pleased that they had a great ratio of filling to wrapper. Then came the ramen w pork belly. The egg was great as well as any toppings - but the pork belly was burnt to a crisp. One piece was so bad that I felt like it could be charcoal. From what I've seen in the pictures - it shouldn't be burnt to the crisp like this.

This was our first visit after Wok n Fire moved out and we loved the interior changes that were…read moremade. We went for Happy Hour and were seated at the bar because all of the tables were apparently reserved. We were greeted by Adam who was the only server in the bar. For Happy Hour they have a few drink specials and all Small Plates are half off. We asked about GF options and he was not too helpful but we made it work. My wife started with a Ginger Pina Martini with grilled pineapple infused vodka. She loved it ,I thought it was too sour. I tried their Toshi Old Fashion with Iwai 45 which is a Japanese blended whiskey. Very good. For our small plates we had Spicey Tuna Crispy Rice,Chicken Lettuce Wraps,BBQ Lollipops and a Philadelphia Roll. Hands down our favorite were the BBQ lollipops..sliced New York strip wrapped around lemongrass with a delicious sauce. On Tuesdays they offer half price rolls which makes us want to go back as some of their signature rolls sounded amazing. Plenty of parking is available and reservations are suggested..even for Happy Hour.

In the downtown St Charles lies a trendy and busy sushi restaurant, Moto Imoto. A group of 4 of us…read moremade a reservation and we started with saki and some apps. The duck bao buns came two per order and had a sauce to melt the flavor of the duck in your mouth. The shishido peppers came with a sauce that was creamy and complimentary. They have sushi boats that come with four rolls, but I opted to eat three. All of our selection of rolls was pretty and filling. Some ordered hot plates and the portions were grand and they were delicious. We went for a birthday and ordered two desserts. The ube cheesecake didn't have the blueberries on there, as the photos suggested it would, but still tasted great. The chocolate peanut butter cake was also good, but wasn't considered a favorite. Our server Ayden was helpful and got our food out quickly. His service was pretty good and he was friendly. This was lively for a night that was -10 Fahrenheit! It was so busy, so that tells you it's a great restaurant, and I agree.

Beautiful ambiance, great and efficient staff from beginning to end…read more Ordered lumpia, pork buns, and loving heart maki roll, (Ask for wasabi does not come w sushi), everything was so good! Entree was Szechuan Chicken, only complaint was no knife or serving utensils. We are def going back!

Nice fancy place with great service and good food…read more I came here with a group and we got maybe 8+ plates. I'd rate the food overall a 7/10, I recommend the oxtail dumplings and brussels sprouts. Their lychee martini was refreshing and sweet. The place inside is BIG too, I like the vibe a lot. Overall I'd go again.

I have been looking for a new place to enjoy Asian cuisine since we moved into this area from…read moreRolling Meadows. I was immediately drawn in to Ming Chef by the bright modern exterior and interior. Such a nice departure from traditional dark Chinese places. The food was so beautifully prepared and presented. My husband ordered his safe choice, fried rice and enjoyed an elevated version of his favorite with tender barbecued pork. I ordered a mushroom and shrimp dish that was offered over wide rice noodles. So delicious! The variety of mushrooms really set this dish apart. Kenny helped us narrow down our choices from the expansive menu to suit my need for novelty as well as my husband's spice-phobic palate. Kenny also treated us to custom bobo tea for desert. I feel so lucky to find this place! Our new favorite for sure!

An asian fusion restaurant. Yes pls!!!! The food was great and I would definitely be coming back…read morewhen im in the area. I ordered the Sea Ell and Beef Cube in Tomato Sauce over Rice and their eel was cleaned seasoned and cooked perfectly. We also had the Kimchi Chow Udon and I thought it would be super spicy but it just had a kick to it which was very nice because i was able to enjoy the kimchi and beef flavor. Service was greate and the place is nice big and bright. Parking isnt an issue. Defijitely coming back for more! Happy eating!

Damn best Chinese food in town; wow sirs! Best chowmein…read morenoodles, orange chicken and black pepper chicken ( not for the faint of heart).

I like going to Garden Fresh Taqueria for halal Mexican food, located inside the Naperville Fresh…read moreMarket grocery store. Last time I went to the taqueria I noticed that a new restaurant was in the works, all the way back behind the bakery. I spoke with the lady and confirmed it was going to be pan-Asian food and all halal! She told me the opening date was November 1st. Today I stopped in, and sure enough it was open. The lady (who I believe is Yola) told me they planned to rotate dishes and will include various Asian dishes, like Thai food. Today they had fried rice, crispy noodles, shrimp, fried chicken drumsticks/wings, chicken lollipop, and diced chicken & potatoes. They even had duck! It all looked good, but I decided to try fried rice with the diced chicken & potatoes, along with a few pieces of chicken lollipop (which is like fried chicken on a stick, or bone). I brought the food to my parent's house for a family dinner. I really enjoyed the food. The fried rice wasn't out of this world, but the chicken lollipop was really good and the chicken & potato dish was pretty good. I love Asian food, so I'm stoked about having a halal option. The food was sold by weight, and I feel we got a decent value. This isn't a place you can go to for a nice dinner out, but a good takeout option. Looking forward to trying other dishes here.

I came for lunch on a Friday while working in the area. My friend and I ordered Spring Rolls to…read moreshare (with shrimp and thankfully without ham) and each had a large pho (hers with steak, mine the "advanced pho" with just about everything). The dining room was clean, modern, and had mundane atmosphere like a Chipotle, Roti or Naf Naf Grill. We ordered at the counter and sat down to wait for our food. Service was good and food was fine. My only complaint would be that the beef broth in the pho was not quite as flavorful as some pho restaurants and a little too sweet for my personal taste. I have found other Vietnamese restaurants do this for the American palate and I added chili oil to add balance the flavor. Portions were generous and prices were no bargain. After tax and tip we spent $60 for 2 people with just the appetizer and 2 large bowls of pho.

Word to describe the evening: delicious…read more Such a great place I'm reviewing it while I'm still in here. Such a bright and cheerful location that lives up to its pastel green aesthetic to represent the lime featured in pho! I felt the prices were very fair for the portions I received, as I had bought too much to compensate for portions at other places I experienced. Service was quick, kind, and the right amount of attentiveness. The P5 (eye round steak & tendon) was delicious and light, with a great kick of optional spice from the jalapeños. The Thai tea and Crab Rangoon combo I got with my pho was delicious and a nice addition to my meal. The H2 (Red Curry Noodle Soup) according to my partner "very delicious" with lots of flavor and spice. Not deathly hot by any means, but it's got a bite. The House Special Bánh mì was also superbly layered with different meats and fresh vegetables, it was so refreshing. Overall, what a nice night! ~$65 after tip, but very worth the try! I will be coming back!!

So... I'm not impressed. At all…read more The set up is DIFFERENT. You walk in and have multiple places to order from but nobody to ask questions to. You order from a screen, pay on that screen then pick up. But I'm a chica with questions. So many questions. But it's fine. We order. Take it to our car and eat. We ordered the Crispy Garlic Aioli Chicken Bao. So underwhelming. The chicken was over cooked and DRY. The Bao, however, was exceptional. Says the carb lover. We also ordered the pot stickers that tasted like frozen pot stickers. And the Crab Rangoons. Also just... sigh. I happily give them the one star. Cuz the BAO was phenomenal. They do have a lot for parking.

I ordered ahead on their website and was given an estimate of 10 mins for it to be ready. I…read moreordered the spicy chili dumpling and the crab ragoon. The order was ready within a few minutes and I used the prompt via text message to obtain my order Unfortunately I had high hopes for the food and was met with soggy dumplings and flavorless crab ragoons. I'm thinking because it was dinner time that they either par cook some of the food ahead time and then warm for order. I am aware that I should not expect much from a ghost kitchen but have not been let down at other locations in the city,

We went to Joyee recently for a later night dinner and it was delicious!…read more We got: Crab Rangoon: 4/5 it is a yummy appetizer if you love crispy wonton skins with creamy filling Honey walnut: 5/5 really good when you first get it and even when you reheat leftovers! Perfectly crisp and their massive shrimps! Durian avocado with tapioca: 5/5 very creamy and delicious. Great if you like durian. The service was quick and it wasn't too busy when we went.

In its earlier iteration Joy Yee's made delightful smoothies. In addition to being flavorful they…read morehad lovely fresh fruit on top. We wanted a drink to share on our walk along the lake. Our drink had to be ordered at a soul-less kiosk (ok at an airport but in a vibrant community down town?). I understand appreciate the need for innovation, but....Our pineapple and banana smoothie came out flavorless due to the fact the fruit they used was unripe--added sugar shouldn't be required to bring fruit alive. The traditional lovely fresh fruit on top and tapioca now comes with a surcharge-I guess? that's fair enough. Instead the drink is sealed with a generic heat sealed plastic lid. I don't think we spoke to or were greeted by a single human either. It seems to have become the McDonald's of smoothie's. Very disappointed.

I hadn't ordered from there in a while and didn't realize the business had changed hands with new…read moreownership. I placed an order to go and when I came to pick up my order I was greeted warmly and noticed that they spruced up the dining room and it's lovely & quaint. Everything I ordered was absolutely fresh & delicious! So impressed with the quality and amount of food. I have lots of leftovers. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND checking it out if you enjoy fresh Thai cuisine!

We were looking for somewhere for a late lunch while passing through the area and relied on Yelp…read morefor an option and was not disappointed. Located in a strip mall we walked in and were immediately greeted and seated. We were the only ones in the restaurant, but there was a steady flow of customers picking up take out orders. My husband started with Shrimp in a Blanket. It was several shrimp in a spring roll and fried He enjoyed them and the were larger than we expected. He also had a bowl of wonton soup. He had the Smile Crispy Chicken, the portion was again larger than we expected. The Chicken was lightly battered and crispy and tossed with onions. It was very tasty ! I had the chicken pad thai and was not disappointed. It had a good amount of sweetness without being too sweet. Service was very good and attentive. This is a good Thai option in the area.

I ordered delivery. The food came in the aluminum containers with a nice amount of fresh ginger…read more I ordered the Godzilla, monster and Salmon nigiri. They were all excellent. The Godzilla and Monster rolls were huge. Nicely packed with nice amounts of ingredients, really tasty, and fresh. The Nama Sake (Fresh Salmon) was fresh and so tasty. Highly recommend their sushi. Nice portions, tasty and fresh.

I recently ordered from this place for the first time because I wanted to try something new, and…read moreI'm thrilled! I was craving ramen, and this one definitely exceeded my expectations. It was rich, full of flavor, and perfectly spicy--just the way I like it. They were also very generous with the meat. Besides the ramen, I ordered takoyaki, and it was delicious! But let's be honest--when is takoyaki not perfect? All in all, I'll be ordering my ramen and takoyaki from here from now on. My local spot just doesn't meet the criteria anymore.