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“This was my second time eating here but 6th time having their food - I think I have confidence in this place to be consistently good. So when I brought my family here visiting for the first time time, for dinner, I was rest assured. We had come in at 8, and put in our order by 820 - all vegetarian with veggies and tofu. 30 minutes go by (nearly closing) and they come back to say they’ve run out tofu. Understandably, we were disappointed. We reluctantly made the modifications to our dishes as it was too late to go anywhere else. 30 more minutes elapse and we’re wondering where our food was; lone and behold, the restaurant had gone out to procure tofu for our dishes. Despite the bad taste the first half left in our mouth, the second half of them going above to fix the issue and make incredible food made up for it. Will come again, but just will confirm the tofu availability beforehand ;)“

“Great food and cocktails!“

“I loved this place! Excellent food and service. Very friendly atmosphere. Store front is well lit and nicely organized. Our table was clean. The plates were very nice.
Only room for improvement may just be deep cleaning aspects. Otherwise, I will be coming back for the authentic food!“

“Love Love this place!!!! Food is amazing and the staff are so friendly and attentive!!“

“I highly recommend Manchamanteles Restaurant! My dining experience was exceptional from start to finish. The food was outstanding, with each dish expertly prepared and presented. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we felt welcome. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for any occasion. I will definitely be returning when in town!“

“Family friendly restaurant with food choices for everyone but the made fresh pasta was the best part!“

“The most amazing seafood rolls on the planet. Convenient and delicious. Anytime you're looking to treat yourself WHILE AT WORK, Luke's is a great place to duck in and pick up food or sit down and eat with such fast service from the lobster team“

“Wonderful all around. Great service. Great food. Nice decor. Perfect street parking“

“First and foremost, the staff is hands down the best! Literally the friendliest staff I’ve ever encountered! And I’ve tried a few things on the menu and nothing has been a let down. Usually I regret straying from “the usual” but I never do here. The crab rangoon is the best I’ve ever had, the wings surprised me with how tasty and well cooked they were, the basil chicken egg rolls were bomb (so is the basil chicken over rice), and the Khao Soi is a best seller for a reason!“

“Loved the Sour Rye Soup. Would recommend to anyone“

“Soups & Scoops is a charming little spot with a great mix of comfort and fun. The soups are hearty and flavorful — perfect for a chilly day — and the ice cream is rich, creamy, and full of creative flavors. The staff are friendly and always willing to offer samples or suggestions. The place has a cozy, hometown vibe that makes you want to come back. My only small gripe is that seating can be limited during peak times. Otherwise, it’s a delightful spot for a satisfying meal and a sweet treat!“

“From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for a treat—but I had no idea just how satisfying it would be. Let’s start with the French toast: golden, fluffy, and kissed with just the right amount of cinnamon and sweetness. It was perfection on a plate—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with fresh fruit and syrup that made each bite better than the last. Next up? A wholesome egg white omelette that didn’t skip a beat on flavor. Packed with vibrant veggies and just the right amount of seasoning, it was light, fresh, and oh-so-satisfying. And that’s just scratching the surface. The service was warm, the vibe was cozy yet elevated, and every dish was crafted with care. From start to finish, this brunch felt like a hug on a plate. Whether you’re a fellow foodie, a brunch aficionado, or just looking for your next go-to spot, add this one to your list. Trust me—your taste buds will thank you.“

“This charming little restaurant is small and cozy, offering an inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The menu features a delightful range of dishes, each more delicious than the last. From the moment you walk in, the aroma of freshly prepared ingredients fills the air, tempting your taste buds. It’s truly a hidden gem that deserves a visit. Whether you're in the mood for comfort food or something a bit more eclectic, you'll definitely want to stop by and enjoy a meal here.“

“Have been going to many Chinese restaurants looking for a good hot n sour soup. It's all been terrible, even at places that used be good, sometimes even getting just a cup of mostly broth. Well my search is over finally found a good hot n sour soup, flavors were perfectly balanced, came with hot chili oil which is usually extra at other places. Will be back to get my soup fix. Two thumbs up, ten stars!“

“the food and the atmosphere and experience“

“If you love ginger and a crispy noodle, Penny's Noodle Shop has the best Lad Nar from the city to the burbs. Nothing else like it. The light sauce has ginger, carrots and broccoli and is consistently amazing! Best when dining in but take out good too. Take noodles on the side for takeout and mix it up at home. Delicious every time.“

“Jesteście Mega! Dziękuje bardzo za super obsługę (w szczególności Patrycja!) i świetną opcję odebrania zakupow na parkingu podczas tego ciężkiego dla nas wszystkich okresu! Jestem bardzo wdzięczna i serducho się cieszy że na stole wielkanocnym będą pyszności z waszego sklepu 🐣🥰“

“Wok Dong on is phenomenal! It’s a Colombian and Chinese fusion place. I’m talking tostones and egg rolls! Along with Fish à la plancha. And Wonton and Chicken Latin soup. I am so glad to have found this place. The food is fresh and you can tell that the owner is proud of what he’s serving. He’s from Colombia and the business has been open for about 6 months. I highly recommend! It does have parking in the back in case you can’t find any on the street! Just thought I’d shout out a small business with great food!

And the music is fire.“

“Alejandra: I often go here for dinner Sunday nights with my 9 year old son! I was attended by Johanna and Max, they went above and beyond to make sure that everything was great at our table! Thank you for such a nice service!

Oliver: I go here on Sundays like my mom um well today Max and Johanna were the best but when I got to my table people were sitting there but the hostess took us to a table witch was good thank god.but I heard them say there was a mango icee but I did not see it on the menu so idk how that if that’s new but they have great service and there the best.“

“I am so happy we stopped here instead of some other options in the area. Their shop is adorable, staff is so kind and helpful, and most importantly the food is FRESH AND DELICIOUS! So authentic. The tea? Not too sweet like those shops who cater to the kids (no offense). I live so far but being that Pho has been a huge pregnancy craving of mine, I will be back! Again and again! The pho tai nam was the bomb and my cousin got the chicken pho! Both blew us out of the water.“

“Visited this establishment today after reading so many positive reviews and I was not disappointed! The Beef Sausage was very flavorful & fulfilling and the Corn Beef panini was good also. I absolutely loved the decor that displayed our beautiful legends and heros. Customer service, 10 out of 10 ! Will definitely support them again.“

“My husband and I just moved in and absolutely love the food! they have a broad menu with delicious options, it is made with love and the people who work here are so patient and kind. Highly recommend!🤗“

“The chicken pot pie and whatever the crumbsis they put on top of it is crack!Sooo delicious!! They pair so well together! I can eat a small cup or a bowl for lunch!it’s filling! I don’t live in the city, but I would get the soup delivered because it’s that good and unique!“

“I lived in Hyde Park from 1999-2012 and The Snail was always our favorite. I’m back in town for the week and saw that they were still open, so I ordered myself some drunken noodle and had a little picnic at The Point. It was the same lovely owner handing me my food and the noodles were even better than I remembered. I almost cried, my food was so good! Thank you!“

“Good shusi and also lots of other Japanese dishes. Pleasant service.“

“Everything was wonderful! Let’s start off with the service. I wasn’t very familiar with the different types of sauces and they offered me a sample of each to try in order to help me to decide which sauce to select for my meal. Everything came out fast, and the staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and efficient. NOEL AND JOVANA were SUPERB! They showed us pictures of everything and explained all of the options and we really enjoyed the food. It was very good. Everything was cooked perfectly, well seasoned, but not over seasoned, but still light. We live in the neighborhood and will definitely come back again. Everything was fantastic!“

“Revival salad at it’s finest. We had 3 salads (Shawarma, Turmeric Tahini, and Thai Quinoa) all equally fresh and filling. Glad to have a salad place in our neighborhood that’s quality, decently priced, and that I don’t walk away hungry from.“

“Food was really good
Excellent customer service
But really small food portion size for the price

Please make sure feed the customer for the money you charge. Nobody likes to go home hungry after paying the chunk of money for food bill.
Thank you“

“The best goulash and meat products.They do smoke the sausage and salmon here. Steaks are high quality, aged well.

Vegetarian options: Stuffed peppers with rice and vegetables, delicious cabbage,Feta goat cheese .

Parking: They have free parking on the side, and paid parking right by their entrance.“

“Great dumplings and bao. Try a little of everything especially if you get to share . Order at the kiosk and wait for your number to be called. Self service and clean up. Be kind and share your table seating especially during busy times when tables are hard to come by.“

“Recently opened in my neighborhood. excellent egg rolls and crispy fried egg noodles with beef. Will definitely be back once we can eat in.“

“Great food and service. Natalie, the manager at the Barrington location, is amazing and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our requests! Highly recommend the Barrington location! Wonderful outdoor patio for breakfast and lunch.“

“My family and I cannot get enough of Alisha's cakes. Her tres leches is the best ever. We typically get the Oreo tres leches for our birthdays now. Everyone asks for Alisha's cakes for their birthdays. The cake is dense and rich so we usually serve smaller slices (but people will go back for seconds).“

“They have the best Chinese food down. I always get the string beans and the sesame chicken. It’s so delicious.“

“It’s the jerk wrap for me!! So good! My uber eats lunch is always on point when I order from you all. Thank you! Highly recommend!“

“Coco Vietnamese is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Christine and Yen is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. Amazing Bahn mi. Must come back. 10/10.“

“Chicago Midway airport. Stopped for a beer and a quick bite to eat. They were friendly and fast and even put my order in a to go container per my request in case I had to leave quickly or couldn't eat it all. I had a 16oz Moody Tongue Here's to Harry IPA, perfectly chilled and delicious 😋. I also had the Blue Cheese Holy Cow Chips. They were good, but too much Blue Cheese for my taste. I only ate about half and then had to board. I took the rest with me, but didn't end up eating them. Jorge provided great customer service. Reasonably priced. The beer was a little pricy, but expected.“

“Amazing!!! Just loved the food.“

“Went there yesterday for dinner had the best nachos ever for an appetizer The guacamole was the best guacamole it was incredible really love the salsa and I would have to say that was the best chicken quesadillas I ever had at a restaurant And the waitress we had was great she was super nice and very helpful when we had questions we would be definitely coming back :)“

“After a day of hiking within the Indiana Dunes National Park, my friends and I came here under the recommendation of one of us within the crew who was from Korea, referencing this establishment as her favorite Korean restaurant in Chicago, and it did not disappoint. We ordered some dishes that I normally wouldn't order in Korean restaurants, and it was the right move.

I am certain that the fact we were hungry played a role in elevating the taste for us, but everything to me tasted good. The free pancakes were too oily for me, and the free banchan was good in the most standard manner. The short ribs (galbi) didn't have enough salt on it, but had enough pepper which helped preserve some of the taste. Since it was Korean beef short ribs, I was already happy just having some available. These are just the dishes that I felt less passionate about relatively.

Apart from the dishes mentioned above, everything else was a hit. The charbroiled mackarel had really good flavor along with just the right level of crispiness, and adding a hint of lemon juice gave it a new level of flavor that elevated the dish even more. The pan broiled octopus dish had really tasty base sauce, which had a good amount of gochugaru and probably gochujang. I even mixed some of the base sauce with extra rice. The beef soup with ox blood contained solid blood chunks that had very good texture, and the soup itself was seasoned very well. Finally, the babyclam soup noodle wasn't too salty, and had the right type of ingredients to make this dish a very comforting experience after a long day of hikes in the winter season.

I noticed that some of the reviews mentioned that it was difficult to locate a spot. That wasn't my experience. The store was nearly empty when my friends and I arrived on a Wednesday evening at roughly 6pm, and the owner was able to point us to the round table since we had 5 people in total. He was pretty clear about a party of 4 using a rectangular table and a party of above 5 using a round table, in classic Asian grandpa fashion, and I loved it.“

“Excellent service great prices and homemade delicious food we love shopping here 😍“

“Delicious’ I had the honey vanilla iced latte with oat milk. One of a kind! 😋“

“I love the food! My favorite are the wraps! And me and my guy swear by the detox tea! It's healthy and delicious! I highly recommend it! ❤️“

“Amazing food and amazing service! The Pork Belly is to die for!! Yummy! Everything was SO good! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“LOVE this place 😍...wish they would open one closer to me, I travel 3 hours to get my fix .. probably should move back to the area lol ..so much cheaper than the S-Way place ..and better, always crowded ..“

“Just happened into the Revival Food Court. Enjoyed a "Secret Sandwich"...featuring pork belly, duck liver mousse emmentaler cheese, mustard & arugula. Washed it down with Krombacher Pils. Fantastic Lunch. Danke! Danke schoen!“

“The food is very good all the And it’s in the neighborhood the prices are reasonable“

“My go-to take out/delivery place. Always meet my craving. Huge portions for a great price. Staff and delivery drivers are kind, hard-working and accommodating. The last time I ordered they threw in a free egg roll. Love introducing friends to this gem!“

“I have been here many times and with all of the Thai food options in this neighborhood and the surrounding area, this place is the best. The food is fresh, hot, and incredibly flavorful with standard options and more regionally unique options as well. Highly recommend.“

“Amazing sushi, really good quality!“