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.

We walked in late on a Saturday afternoon and seated right away. The vibe is super cute. I really…read morelike the decor in there. We got the soup dumplings, the fried eggplant, and the shrimp fried rice to share because we were having dinner in a couple hours so we didn't want to fill up and it was the perfect amount of food and actually super tasty. Highly recommend!

Bigsuda has really delicious Korean food with a somewhat upscale vibe inside. They're known for the…read morepan seared mandoo (pot stickers) with the crackly crust. You can't go wrong with any of them. The cabbage tofu pocket is one of our go-to items here. It's a stuffed inari and when you bite into it you get a mouthful of salad in a pleasant way. The blueberry gives it a nice sweetness. The crunch crunch shrimp was good too. It's deep fried shrimp wontons, and the inside was actually really juicy from the shrimp. I do want to make special note of their water, it tastes really refreshing and comes in a nice steel bottle. Service is good they brought the plates out in a way that doesn't overload the small table and they are quick about taking empty bowls away. One thing that could be improved was the lighting and fan situation. At the specific two-seater table we originally say there's a ceiling fan that is right below a ceiling light. This caused a quick flickering that was really distracting. We told a server and were able to be moved to a different table slightly further away where it was less noticeable. It's definitely not a good lighting experience and highly suggest the owners address this. Most tables aren't affected by this though.

This was my second time at Sunda New Asian in River North, and once again, it did not disappoint! I…read moredon't remember exactly what I had the first time, but I do remember leaving really impressed FOOD: We started with the crispy Brussels sprouts, and I absolutely loved the vinaigrette they used. So flavorful and delicious! We also ordered the oxtail potstickers and lemongrass beef lollipops, and both were excellent. Honestly, I could have eaten 10 more of each. For our mains, we ordered the pork belly sinigang and chap chae. The pork belly was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the chap chae tasted really fresh with all the vegetables. I also loved that the tofu was on the firmer side. We also tried the Sake to Me sushi roll. It was good, but compared to everything else we ordered, it wasn't anything particularly memorable. For dessert, we ordered the ginger carrot cake, and the restaurant was kind enough to give us a complimentary dessert, which was such a nice touch! The complimentary dessert was an ube-style dessert, and it was fantastic. Honestly, both desserts were delicious. DRINKS: I ordered the Lychee Simoy cocktail, which was really good. We also shared the espresso martini flight, which came with three flavors: traditional, ube, and chocolate chili. Surprisingly, the chocolate chili was my favorite, while the ube was my least favorite. That said, I enjoyed all three and thought the flight was a fun way to try different flavors. SERVICE: Our waiter was great! He was attentive and gave us great recommendations. It was also so kind of him to give us a complimentary dessert. Overall, I had another great experience at Sunda and will definitely be back! I really enjoy how their food feels unique and creative while still maintaining those familiar Asian flavors.

Sunda in Chicago was a fantastic dinner. The Asian fusion menu is creative without trying too hard…read moreand every dish felt thoughtfully put together, from the sushi rolls to the wok-fired entrees. The presentation alone makes it worth a visit, but the flavors backed it up completely. The vibe is upscale but not stuffy, great for a date night or a night out with friends. Service was attentive and the cocktail menu paired perfectly with the food. Portions are meant for sharing, so it's a great spot to go with a group and try a bit of everything.

Came in for a quick bite; love the fact they doing a cuisine twist turning Chicago's beloved food…read more(the hotdog). I had to try the duck dog. It didn't disappoint in any way; The sausage had great flavor and the condiments were very complimentary. Even the bun was a perfect pair with everything. Highly recommend, and I will be coming back to try more of they're traditional dishes

Service is very friendly here…read more It was my first time eating Indonesian food. The flavors of the curry stew, the grilled mackerel, the collards, pickles and chili sauces were all delicious. Only complaint is the food was cold almost colder than room temperature. The sauces were quite spicy so be ready for the kick! The chicken skewers and durian brulee were the highlights of the meal and I wouldn't change a thing.

Pricey. No duck in the duck fried rice. Disappointing. Service was slow. Very tight tablesread more

I had heard great things but this meal was incredible!! Brought my family here for dinner while…read morethey were visiting and everyone loved it. We sat outside on a beautiful day and I definitely recommend the outdoor if it's nice out! The inside seemed big and a nice vibe for the winter. Service was good, I liked that they paced out the dishes for us. It really made the experience great! We shared everything. Loved the wings, the green beans, and I think all of our favorites was the duck fried rice! Soooo good and flavorful. The goat slap noodles and beef and broccoli were great too. Everything was super unique from traditional Chinese and nothing was too spicy! Definitely trust the experts. The wabbit season cocktail was good but I think I'd get another drink next time. Can't wait to come back!

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.

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.

Came for the Sunday Brunch, loved every second. Music was top tier, food was very good & service…read morewas even better. Felt so easy to connect with the staff, & they were not just attentive but involved in the experience. Gene was the best , he was personable, very fun/professional, gave me a history lesson on the building, & kept recommending things for me to try. Definitely making this a go to spot.

Listen! If top tier was a restaurant, it's Tao, Chicago. I love this place! It's beautiful from the…read moremoment you walk in. I love it. The food! Amazing. Presentation, taste, all of it. The locals don't like Tao for whatever reason. I thought everything was delicious! The presentation, ambience, all of it. Loved it. Now, we had a reservation. Even with the reservation, waited 1hr to be seated. Insane. There are no "walk-ins" for this place. They are booked solid. Another thing, they have the smallest tables known to man. Because they're trying to maximize the amount of guests they can host at a time, they have these little tiny tables that you can't fit all your drinks and your food on simultaneously. I like to spread out at dinner, and not feel cramped. You can literally pick the food off of the guest table next to you because you're so close to them, and your table is so tiny, your wine glass or your champagne glass is always on the verge of hitting the floor, because you can't fit your sushi on the table at the same time. That was crazy work. But even still, being here made me really excited. This place is nice, nice. I can't explain it. They have fake dragon flies on the ceiling lanterns, like, come on! Nice touch. This place is huge too. But even still, you have no space. They have a night club upstairs as well! I mean come on. I booked the reservation late to go to the club on the 2bd floor after, but I was too tired. I will definitely come back here anytime I'm in CHI. Loved it. I would not recommend if you have no patience, get angry when the waitress is too busy with too many tables to remember all your items, if you are not open to waiting 1hr to be seated after your reservation time, and if you need space to stretch out when eating. Even with those cons, I enjoyed it. If the wait time wasn't so horrible, and the seating wasn't so tight. 10 stars.

This was another fortunate find randomly while walking around downtown Chicago. Seems to be a super…read morepopular place based on the number of reviews this place has. It was hard to find, but we discovered the entrance is in a back alley and bar is located downstairs. We loved the Tikki Bar theme. Drinks were good but a little watered down which was disappointing. Overall, it was a unique experience in the city.

We stop here every time we visit Chicago. If you love tiki cocktails, this is the place to go!…read moreCan't recommend enough. It's a speakeasy, so it feels like a hidden escape from reality. We've been to many tiki bars in the US and this is by far the best! Love that you can now buy a mug (with a cocktail) for cheaper than the shop... It's a great deal to get a mug this way! The only slight disappointment was the updated food menu.. loved the Spicy Thai Chicken, Veggie rolls, and coconut shrimp in years past.. sad to see them go.

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!