I have been coming to Koi Noodles since moving to Chicago after I stumbled upon it one day. The…read morefood is really good and everything is definitely made from scratch. They have a lot of vegan/vegetarian options too and they even have Karaoke/DJ nights on the weekends. Today I got the 5 Spice Fries and the Veggie Lanzhou Soup. The fries were hot and fresh, they smelled amazing! I like the spice on them and the dipping sauce was okay! (Im not a huge mayo girl) The soup was piping hot and I really liked all the veggies. The servers are nice and the food service is pretty quick. Overall everything was a 9.6/10 today. See you next time Koi! :)

I've tried Koi Noodles a couple of times now, and overall, I think there's some potential, but the…read moreexperience has been a bit inconsistent. The location is very convenient, and they have a great happy hour with some good options. I also noticed they seem to offer karaoke on Friday nights, which is a fun addition. The food was great on my first visit, but this time around it was just okay. The biggest issue for me is the inconsistency, both in the food and the portion sizes, which feel a little small for the price. Both times I visited, there was only one waitress working, so I understand that she may have been juggling a lot. However, the service could definitely be friendlier. When I asked for a recommendation, I was told that everything on the menu is good because otherwise they wouldn't offer it. I understand the point, but the response came across as a little snarky and wasn't particularly helpful. I'd probably give it another try because I like the location and happy hour, but I'd hope for more consistency with the food and a warmer service experience.

Delicious and value packed lunch spot! Beautiful dining…read morespace that is both casual and elevated at the same time. We went for lunch and the value for the bento box, at only $16, was to die for! The food was so fresh and there was so much of it we got basically another meal out of it! Highly recommend!

Always love this place, but have room for improvement…read more There is limited street parking, but close parking garages on either side, but can be challenging at times. Love the decor, but it can get busy and a little noisy. Servers are nice, but at times get a little lost, as you might sit for a bit when you need something. Room for improvement. Occasionally sticky tables or wet chairs. Been twice where we needed things rewiped. Room for improvement. Food is always good and very fresh. Depending on what you order, can be a little higher priced, but still fair. Good value, Reservations are through Rezy and they have ePerks if you signup through their web store ($10 signup bonus + birthday rewards). May take a few days for email to arrive after processing. Absolutely one of our favorite places. This trip, ordered Spider and Rainbow Rolls, with my wife ordering Kung Pao Chicken Noodles. Our friends had the Mongolian Beef (one of favorites) and various other sushi rolls. Try the Pork Lo Mein which comes with shrimp or maybe a Sake flight. See you next time!

Wow! What a wonderful spot! We came here to celebrate my birthday and it did not disappoint. We…read moremade reservations a few days in advance for a Saturday night and were seated right when we arrived. We tried a little bit of everything. We started with the brussel sprouts and followed it with the lemongrass beef lollipops, Wagu crispy rice, spicy tuna crispy rice, spicy tale of two tunas roll, and the massaman scallops. Everything tasted so good but the brussel sprouts and crispy rice are definitely dishes that are a MUST! The brussel sprouts came in a pretty decent portion - enough for 4 people to split. The crisp rice comes with four pieces and we did two Wagu and two spicy tuna...the Wagu were my favorite. The meat was so tender and basically melted in my mouth. For dessert we shared the Ridiculous. Since I was celebrating a birthday, they also brought out a special coconut cake dessert. When the waitress found out it was my golden birthday she brought us shots on the house too! Food was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent - shoutout to M for making my special day even more memorable! The vibe was also great - classy but comfortable.

I enjoyed a birthday dinner here with a couple girlfriends the other night. To start off, the…read morerestaurant has beautiful decor and ambiance, and they also gave us complimentary birthday sake shots and a signed birthday card which was incredibly sweet of them. We started off with the spicy salmon crispy rice, which came with 4 pieces and was incredibly well cooked and crispy indeed. We also tried the sweet potato caterpillar, which contained asian pear, avocado, black garlic teriyaki, and red pepper puree, truly a unique dish. For our main entrees, we tried the massaman scallops, which came with 4 scallops, curry, corn, okra, squash, and lime, which were beautifully cooked and complimented by the vegetables. We also tried the longevity crab noodles, which were a bit rich and tasty but short on crab. Lastly, we enjoyed a special birthday dessert not on the menu, which was bibingka with ube butter. We also tried the mochi, which was a nice way to end the meal. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful ambiance and nicer meal in the West Loop.

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!

Ming Chef has a lot of different items on their menu. Went with some friends so I was able to try a…read morefew of their dishes. I ordered their Thai milk tea with tapioca. I was hoping for a little bit sweeter, it was kind of bland to me. We had their popcorn chicken and crab rangoon for appetizers. The popcorn chicken was tasty but the pieces were really small. Entrees we had pad Thai, eel/beef cubed and rice, and some others I can't remember the names. Overall everything came out pretty quickly. Our server was nice as we were one the last customers and we didnt feel rushed. The chicken pad Thai wasn't my favorite its flavor profile wasn't as strong and sweet as I am used to. The teriyaki chicken was actually good as the chicken wasn't overcooked. If I'm in the area I would stop by again.

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.

Had the selected the Premium Pho since it has the beef balls, but didn't realize it doesn't have…read morethe tripe. Tendons were very large like the size of your fingers. They served the rare steak on a small plate so you can add to the hot broth yourself and it won't be overcooked. There were lots of noodles and meat. The broth was very delicious and not overly salty. Very large portions. Was only able to eat half and take the other half home. The waiter was nice to pack it up for me and had separated the broth from the noodles and meat. Had also ordered the Bahn mi House special sandwiches to go. I tasted more of the mayo than the pate. I like pate more so maybe next time I can ask for more pate and remove the mayo. For me it seemed there was more toppings than meat. I do like how the bread is cut from the top, so the food didn't spill out from the side. They have a large selection of Pho and Noodle bowls. Would definitely need to come back to try their Bun Bo Hue or Dirty Pho.

The food at Pho Lime was great, and the pricing was very reasonable. Everyone we interacted with…read morewas super friendly and welcoming, with the exception of one server. Unfortunately, that server came across as rude and was noticeably rolling his eyes while my family was taking their time placing their order. It made that part of the experience unpleasant and definitely stood out compared to how friendly the rest of the staff was. Aside from that interaction, we really enjoyed the food and felt the portions and quality were a great value for the price.

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,

Came to Joy Yee - Evanston on a Friday night with a group of 5. We came for an early dinner and…read morewere seated right away. We ordered the lemongrass chicken wings, lemongrass pork chops with garlic noodles, Chinese broccoli in garlic sauce, Japanese tofu with two mushrooms, and beef cubes with eel in tomato sauce over rice. Honestly, there wasn't a bad dish! Everything was really good, and we all enjoyed the food. I'd definitely come back. Service was also wonderful and prompt. There is an 18% service charge for tables with 4+ people, but I'm totally fine with that because the service was top-notch. One last thing -- don't forget to check out the fruit drinks on your way out. You can easily order them on the kiosk.

Their Hong Kong style noodle with seafood was amazing! It reminds me of how it's cooked in the…read moreChinatowns of major cities in USA and Canada. The noodle was crispy, but had a good clear sauce that is textbook, poured over the noodles. The use of seafood was plentiful, and the seafood itself was juicy and tender. The use of gailan was appreciated as well, crisp, fried well in the wok. Their menu is super extensive, so I'd be surprised how they do so many things well. But the co-diners also had really good-looking meals, so very impressive!

First, the staff is super friendly and glad to see you!…read more We ordered the basil chicken - medium spicy - and it's actually a medium level of spicy. We also enjoyed the ginger sauce with pork. Lots of flavor with both dishes. The decor is a little plain, but the food and service more than make up for it.

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.

What a pleasant surprise. The place is small and hard to park at, but the waitresses are friendly…read moreand the sushi is good. The nigiri had huge pieces of fish. Not the most flavorful, but so big it was good. The rolls were great. Spicy tuna, Tuna Lava, and Rainbow were all awesome. My wife got the Green Slushy, a vegetarian roll, and it was surprisingly good. The rice was amazing, easily made the plentiful fish even better.

I've been here 9 or 10 times and every time I am reminded that this is my favorite sushi spot in…read morethe city. Every time I am wow-ed and leave loving every single item I ordered. Can't recommend this place enough! (This time I had the spicy white tuna, OMG, tuna lava, and 8 of spades). Spicy tuna was the highlight!