Omg amazing.They usually feature a bunch of vendors at once. But i think because of Covid, there's only one operating a day. This Saturday, we had the pleasure of Mari Mari that was serving up tacos so hot and spicy that even garbage can started steaming at one point lol. Hot, summery Chicago day. There was hand sanitizer at the entrance and all employees were masked and some gloved. Outdoor seating only. The bar was outside serving up drinks. And the bathroom was nice and clean with some very cool designs and Instagrammable atmosphere. Food took a minute to come but I got shrimp and shredded chicken tacos with a coke and my friend got a torta. Gone in seconds, delicious but also on the small side but packed with flavor. I was seriously debating ordering 3 more of each, even to have some to-go, they were that good! Glad this place is still open to enjoy.
Joanna S.
Nice place and great staff. The only food is their taco stand. If you are not a salt lover, do t order the veggie tacos. They will make you thirsty.
Tiffany Alberty
We happened to walk to this place because we heard the music. We walked up (post- COVID, but limited), tables outside available. We sat down, we immediately were provided water by the server back, Stevenson M. Throughout this adventure for drinks and food in separate areas, Stevenson kept checking on us and ensuring we were doing good. He was friendly, chipper but not too invasive. Would come back just for guest experience with him. Cant wait to return.
Emily Shen
Chicago has its fair share of food halls, and Politan Row is definitely up there as one of my favorites. The space has a chic and industrial vibe to it, the food and drink options are unique, and the perks of having servers and deals really set them apart. I've only gone for their first Friday deal and during weekends for 50% off at Passion House (via Apple Pay).
Emily S.
Chicago has its fair share of food halls, and Politan Row is definitely up there as one of my favorites. The space has a chic and industrial vibe to it, the food and drink options are unique, and the perks of having servers and deals really set them apart. I've only gone for their first Friday deal and during weekends for 50% off at Passion House (via Apple Pay). Food and drink-wise, there's a wide variety of choices, and I appreciate how many unique Asian food options they have. You won't find most of the vendors elsewhere. The food is just a tad on the pricey side $10-15 for entree only) but on par with the premium vibe going on here, not to mention everything is also incredibly Instagrammable and visually pleasing. Mom's desserts are a MUST try as well as Passion House's specialty drinks. Also, what's unique here is that there are actually servers who pour water and take away used dishes for you. As a workspace, it works well since there are tables and outlets and reliable wifi. It does get loud during meal service hours but never too crowded to not be able to find a table.
Paul Nettles
Delicious food, friendly chefs and a great atmosphere...a recipe for a good time in my book. Can't wait to go back for seconds and thirds! ??
Lisa B.
This food hall is tucked away in west loop and hasn't really gotten much hype that most food halls do with openings. At the time I went, they had 10% off when you use Apple Pay on the first Friday each month. Unsure if that's still going on. There's a lot of options to choose from! I got mie goreng that was superiously overpriced and not that good. The $1 ramen you can make yourself is much better and I honestly would have opted for Panda Express lo mein over that instead. I got fried spam - also overpriced for about $8. The butts of the fried spam is pretty overwhelming and hard to eat because it's just fried oily crumbs. The middle part is delicious though. Just not $8 spam delicious. We also got the katsu sandwich. I definitely appreciated the thick bread but it was not filling at all.
Nick
Upscale food court style dining. There is a range of different ethnic stalls to choose from. Indian Japanese Mexican carribean and much more. Everyone can eat what the feel like having while sitting at the same table. What a cool concept!
Gerri Denise Silas
Jspice food was so delicious and flavorful! I had the rice bowl and it was amazing and filling. I had leftovers to take for my lunch. The atmosphere is inviting and classy. I’m planning to return often, when the weather outside is much warmer.
Mary Lee Malovany
Really cool upscale international street food concept. It gets really busy on weekend nights but perfect on a Sunday afternoon to hang, work, have a drink and meet up with friends. Glad to see this concept in Chicago after going to one in California. Service is super friendly! Lots of really good international cuisines to choose from. Kudos to James Beard foundation for recognizing Thattu as outstanding new restaurant. Seriously the best food I've had in years. The beef curry is divine...flavors are subtle and complex. Indian food sometimes is really heavy and overwhelming. Nope not here! Even the ghee rice has subtle flavors to it. Moist and not too heavy with ghee. Fried chicken and yogurt is the stuff of my culinary dreams ? South Indian food is spicy so try another vendor if you are sensitive to spicy heat. I'll be back! I love this place!!!
Five stars for Piko, Thatthu and the bar. Delicious and authentic tasting Filipino/Taiwanese food at Piko (try the bao!) and the curry at Thatthu was fabulous - lots of complexity and a great heat level. Went specifically to check out the Indonesian food at Bumbo Roux but thought that menu was pretty limited
Brenda Kang
Offers a nice variety of foods. Not noisy like Time Chicago and much cozier.
Zach B.
Good food, AWESOME space, and friendly customer service. We walked in and got a table then went to 2 places. I got a grilled cheese and my friend got a cup of coffee. Both of us loved it. I'll be back here for sure.
Anum A.
This is a good food hall in the west loop where you can try different cuisines from all over the world. They have Indian, Asian, Pakistani (Halal), Mexican etc. cuisines. I like the ambiance and the open seating. They have water stations around the hall and free WiFi if you want to come here to eat and work. This is def a cool place to check out.
Adnan Baleh
Great food court with lots of food options from all around the world. The interior is modern, minimal and cozy and the service is great. Good for a meal, drink and a good conversation. The crowd is young and trendy.
Omg amazing.They usually feature a bunch of vendors at once. But i think because of Covid, there's only one operating a day. This Saturday, we had the pleasure of Mari Mari that was serving up tacos so hot and spicy that even garbage can started steaming at one point lol. Hot, summery Chicago day. There was hand sanitizer at the entrance and all employees were masked and some gloved. Outdoor seating only. The bar was outside serving up drinks. And the bathroom was nice and clean with some very cool designs and Instagrammable atmosphere. Food took a minute to come but I got shrimp and shredded chicken tacos with a coke and my friend got a torta. Gone in seconds, delicious but also on the small side but packed with flavor. I was seriously debating ordering 3 more of each, even to have some to-go, they were that good! Glad this place is still open to enjoy.
Nice place and great staff. The only food is their taco stand. If you are not a salt lover, do t order the veggie tacos. They will make you thirsty.
We happened to walk to this place because we heard the music. We walked up (post- COVID, but limited), tables outside available. We sat down, we immediately were provided water by the server back, Stevenson M. Throughout this adventure for drinks and food in separate areas, Stevenson kept checking on us and ensuring we were doing good. He was friendly, chipper but not too invasive. Would come back just for guest experience with him. Cant wait to return.
Chicago has its fair share of food halls, and Politan Row is definitely up there as one of my favorites. The space has a chic and industrial vibe to it, the food and drink options are unique, and the perks of having servers and deals really set them apart. I've only gone for their first Friday deal and during weekends for 50% off at Passion House (via Apple Pay).
Chicago has its fair share of food halls, and Politan Row is definitely up there as one of my favorites. The space has a chic and industrial vibe to it, the food and drink options are unique, and the perks of having servers and deals really set them apart. I've only gone for their first Friday deal and during weekends for 50% off at Passion House (via Apple Pay). Food and drink-wise, there's a wide variety of choices, and I appreciate how many unique Asian food options they have. You won't find most of the vendors elsewhere. The food is just a tad on the pricey side $10-15 for entree only) but on par with the premium vibe going on here, not to mention everything is also incredibly Instagrammable and visually pleasing. Mom's desserts are a MUST try as well as Passion House's specialty drinks. Also, what's unique here is that there are actually servers who pour water and take away used dishes for you. As a workspace, it works well since there are tables and outlets and reliable wifi. It does get loud during meal service hours but never too crowded to not be able to find a table.
Delicious food, friendly chefs and a great atmosphere...a recipe for a good time in my book. Can't wait to go back for seconds and thirds! ??
This food hall is tucked away in west loop and hasn't really gotten much hype that most food halls do with openings. At the time I went, they had 10% off when you use Apple Pay on the first Friday each month. Unsure if that's still going on. There's a lot of options to choose from! I got mie goreng that was superiously overpriced and not that good. The $1 ramen you can make yourself is much better and I honestly would have opted for Panda Express lo mein over that instead. I got fried spam - also overpriced for about $8. The butts of the fried spam is pretty overwhelming and hard to eat because it's just fried oily crumbs. The middle part is delicious though. Just not $8 spam delicious. We also got the katsu sandwich. I definitely appreciated the thick bread but it was not filling at all.
Upscale food court style dining. There is a range of different ethnic stalls to choose from. Indian Japanese Mexican carribean and much more. Everyone can eat what the feel like having while sitting at the same table. What a cool concept!
Jspice food was so delicious and flavorful! I had the rice bowl and it was amazing and filling. I had leftovers to take for my lunch. The atmosphere is inviting and classy. I’m planning to return often, when the weather outside is much warmer.
Really cool upscale international street food concept. It gets really busy on weekend nights but perfect on a Sunday afternoon to hang, work, have a drink and meet up with friends. Glad to see this concept in Chicago after going to one in California. Service is super friendly! Lots of really good international cuisines to choose from. Kudos to James Beard foundation for recognizing Thattu as outstanding new restaurant. Seriously the best food I've had in years. The beef curry is divine...flavors are subtle and complex. Indian food sometimes is really heavy and overwhelming. Nope not here! Even the ghee rice has subtle flavors to it. Moist and not too heavy with ghee. Fried chicken and yogurt is the stuff of my culinary dreams ? South Indian food is spicy so try another vendor if you are sensitive to spicy heat. I'll be back! I love this place!!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Five stars for Piko, Thatthu and the bar. Delicious and authentic tasting Filipino/Taiwanese food at Piko (try the bao!) and the curry at Thatthu was fabulous - lots of complexity and a great heat level. Went specifically to check out the Indonesian food at Bumbo Roux but thought that menu was pretty limited
Offers a nice variety of foods. Not noisy like Time Chicago and much cozier.
Good food, AWESOME space, and friendly customer service. We walked in and got a table then went to 2 places. I got a grilled cheese and my friend got a cup of coffee. Both of us loved it. I'll be back here for sure.
This is a good food hall in the west loop where you can try different cuisines from all over the world. They have Indian, Asian, Pakistani (Halal), Mexican etc. cuisines. I like the ambiance and the open seating. They have water stations around the hall and free WiFi if you want to come here to eat and work. This is def a cool place to check out.
Great food court with lots of food options from all around the world. The interior is modern, minimal and cozy and the service is great. Good for a meal, drink and a good conversation. The crowd is young and trendy.