“Hands down to the best ramen and Japanese curry place in the South Loop! Everything was delicious! I went twice during my 3 days vacation in Chicago. I was so lucky that Chinatown was only 15min walking from my hotel. I wish I could go anytime I want but I live too far.Service is super great! I definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes Japanese food.For sure I’ll be back whenever I’m close.“
“I’ve gone here multiple times and done takeout multiple times. It is honestly a favorite neighborhood gem. The service when dining in is truly great and some of the best in Lakeview!! The food is always consistent and the atmosphere is quite adorable…great for friends or date night - either way! Thank you to the staff! A young gentleman was our server twice and he was phenomenal.Favorites: Shanghai Lo Mein & Mongolian Beef“
“Able to seat yourself for dine-in — or serve yourself at the to-go kiosk! Excellent dish choices that do take some time to come out, but that’s to give you fresh and piping hot food! Big portions so be prepared to share or build up an appetite.Finally tried Pad See Ew which I was recommended to try since I love Pad Thai — I was amazed! Also Sala Pao Buns Definitely a gem hidden in the rough!“
“I really like their poke! They use fresh ingredients and have good sized portions. However I recommend skipping their wonton soup. It’s extremely overpriced for a small container. I’m also 99% sure their wonton soup is the frozen wonton soup that Costco sells.“
“My boyfriend and I went here for dinner and we had a really great experience! The staff were so friendly and the food didn't take long to come out. We got a few items on the menu and the food tasted great! Besides the food, we also got Thai Tea and Thai Coffee, highly recommended !“
“Union sushi and barbeque never misses. Went there for my girlfriends birthday dinner and everything we got was amazing. We started with the house salad which was amazing. The dressing has a great zest to it and the fried shallots on top adds that needed crunch! They were out of the miso salmon skewers which are our favorite, but the we directed ourselves toward the lamb chops which were melt in your mouth. So juicy and so tender, A++. From there we went on yo have the crispy spicy tuna rice and a rainbow roll, the fish is high quality and just has the freshness that is was caught that day. We ended dinner with the cookie skillet which was warm and gooey in the center and nice an crispy on the edges.“
“Returning tomorrow after about ten years or more. The restaurant is very tight between tables so it wasn’t handicapped friendly for my late mother who loved this place prior to being on a wheelchair, which is one reason why we stopped going there. Cleanliness was another issue, especially the washroom. I hope the restaurant has improved.“
“The puto is amazing at Ima’s! It’s spongy, moist, and subtly sweet. Perfect! I purchased the plain, ube, and pandan and my family was very happy.I spoke whom I believe was the owner and he was very knowledgeable about dietary allergies (gluten-free, dairy-free, nuts). He also explained they make their own rice flour in-house by grinding their own rice. Amazing!They also have a hot bar of food and frozen desserts.Everything is to-go. No dine-in.“
“Had lunch here last Friday.Their entire menu is gluten, dairy, fish, shellfish and peanut free!Their sauces are also all vegan!We ordered the Panang Chicken curry bowl and the Thai Basil chicken Bowl.I requested for the sauce to be on the side for my Thai Basil chicken bowl and they gladly accommodated my request.Both bowls were very yummy! They were loaded with veggies!I then went on to takeaway an additional bowl of the Panang curry bowl for myself for dinner! - the cashew curry sauce was very good!Dietary restrictions: Gluten, lactose, shellfish, fish, peanut free“
“Came in for a quick dinner before the gym and they greeted me with kindness and quick service. I got the drunken noodles with tofu and halfway through forgot I had gotten tofu! The tofu was so well seasoned and prepared that I honestly thought I had gotten meat (I’m flexitarian meaning I eat meat but minimal amounts)! It had the perfect amount of spice (I got medium) and was the perfect amount of filling but not stuffed.“
“This review is from last summer - one of the most delicious foods I ever had from a food truck. The chicken bao was so savory that I went for seconds. The team working on the food truck was very sweet and nice. They were patient to get the order from a crowd in a line. The weather was also perfect to enjoy the food.“
“I am SO delighted that this restaurant is in the neighborhood! The quality of sashimi is exceptionally high, and each dish is created and plated with intricate care. Definitely looking forward to trying more of their items. And their homemade kimchi is some of the best I've ever had; a nuanced balance of deep and bright heat, aged to perfection.“
“Words cannot even begin to describe how much I absolutely LOVE these guys! Of course we have their amazing food and selections, but their customer service is stellar and just off the charts! Always has been and this review is long overdue as I’ve been a customer for a long time. They always go above and beyond and truly take food allergies very seriously! Great staff! Huge thank you to all!“
“I'm so happy to have learned about this spot. They have all the good normal Chinese dishes like orange chicken, Mongolian beef, etc, but I came specifically for the Korean Chinese dishes, jjajangmyun and tangsooyook. This is the best jjajangmyun I've had in the city in a long time. The tangsooyook (which is a Korean Chinese version of sweet and sour beef) was also on point, so crispy and delicious. These dishes are comfort food to me and they were done so well here, really made me so happy tonight. Service was excellent and the pricing is very fair. We will be back very soon!!! They have free parking, but the restaurant is also surrounded by pay to park spots if needed.“
“Very quick I like that you can create your personal noodles as you like, pretty quick service with food so hot that it sautéed my tongue blue-rare, the crab ragoon so creamy and crunchy at the same time.Vegetarian options: They give vegetarian options for each part of the process of the noodle customization“
“like the food . portions easily for two people. i get to go everytime. ordered in person. out within 15 minutes . is decorations worth paying for or is the food? i get sweet and sour shrimp and kung pao beef . my favorites / thier fried rice is classic to me. good neighborhood “
“I was back in the neighborhood doing errands and decided to order pickup for lunch.I ordered the lunch special Chicken basil.I asked for the dish to be spicy.The chicken soup included in lunch special.was so.delicious.The dumpling great and the Spicy Basil chicken fantastic! I truly enjoyed my lunch Definitely will.return.and highly reccomend.“
“A long overdue review. Noodlebird is one of the best restaurants in Chicago. Every dish is full-flavored, bold, and made with thoughtful and creative pairings. The smoked tofu is incredible, the curry is my favorite, the peanut noodles are so soft and delicious, and the veggie Mac soup is one of my favorites. The bakery is also one of the best in the city.The creative desserts like mochi doughnuts, banana caramel brownie (my favorite brownie ever), the egg tarts (a must if you’ve never tried), the passion fruit Masada, and so many more are the perfect way to end the meal.The service is top notch, timely, super friendly, and warm.Noodlebird deserves any and all accolades for its super-creative dishes, friendly service, intensely flavored food, etc.“