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Big Bowl
Noodle Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, and Thai Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
The experts at Chicago Tribune and Time Out Chicago Kids recommend this place
"But the chicken pot stickers are delicious."(16 Tips)
"Panang curry chicken n pomegranate ginger ale must!!"(7 Tips)
"Pomegranate ginger ale, hot and sour soup and chicken potstickers..."(3 Tips)
"Beef lettuce wraps are great!"(3 Tips)
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Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014Golden shrimp toast: One of those unexpected unions of two foods. A more proper description might be shrimp French toast: minced shrimp on white bread, coated with egg and deep fried. Read more
Sullivan JohnsonAugust 30, 20141st time going there and it was so good, great staff, good food, free wifi, and fast. After ordering, when's to the bathroom to was my hands and the food was already out on the table!!👌👍
Susan KingJanuary 28, 2015Love it! Nice appetizers so I rarely order an entree. You must have the gingerale - real ginger spice!
Lettuce Entertain YouJanuary 29, 2014Get rewarded at Big Bowl! Earn points on every purchase toward meals, trips & wine. Ask your server about the Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club! Read more
Our go-to restaurant. Amazing food and taste! Keep coming back to it.
Great spot for appetizers, drinks and dinner. They are running specials on their appetizers between 3-6 pm. I luv the chicken satay and chicken potstickers - especially with the plum sauce. Yum!
Rudy SmartassAugust 16, 2012Simply a great restaurant. Nice to go around brunch time but can be busy during late afternoons. Nice decor and fantastic asian food.
Abbie GrinerMarch 19, 2016Veggie potstickers are sooo good! I love how well they cater to food allergies, so so accommodating.
Charlie FerreiraJanuary 4, 2012Seems the Gluten free choice was a bit overwhelming with the orange flavor...also be careful with the extra spicy stuff. They go all in on spicy. Ginger ales were good.
AdrianaJuly 9, 2015Pomegranate ginger ale, shrimp summer rolls, panang curry :) very fresh, great service.
Fiery Chicken Dumplings to start. Thai hot pepper chicken as entree. Wash it down with a Sapporo or the local Three Floyd's on draft.
Cate C.January 25, 2011Love the way Lettuce Entertain You restaurants handle their gluten free offerings. Also, used the Foursquare special and got a free ginger ale. Awesomeness.- Pomegranate ginger ale, hot and sour soup and chicken potstickers was delicious.
Juhee AggarwalMay 27, 2012The best food!! Try a chefs dinner the next time you are there! You choose your protein and sauce!!
Saija LehtoJune 11, 2010Try chicken potstickers, they come with three delicious dipping sauce and as a main course, take a speciality Thai beef lettuce wraps - h-e-a-v-e-n on earth! Read more
Katherine PontingJuly 14, 2012If you're an adventurous eater with no allergies or picky little requirements, ask your server/ bartender to surprise you. Not a bad dish on the menu.
Macs VinsonJanuary 17, 2015When they say spicy they actually mean spicy. Also the orange chicken is bomb
Daria EvtukhovaJune 27, 2015Huge portions as usual in Chicago but really tasty. Feels like truly Asian
Order spicy sesame peanut noodles as appetizer. You'll thank me !
Karthik GarimellaSeptember 8, 2013Try their spicy green chilli sause ... the best hot sauce I have ever had!
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Haydon DaweApril 18, 2013Potstickers are great. Hot pot shrimp extremely impressive. Good clean flavours
Order the pad thai extra hot for an awesome kick! The spare rib appetizer is delish.
Kayla FiloMay 4, 2012Also, watch out! The veggie potstickers have peanuts in them. The menu DOESN'T warn you!!
Stir fry is awesome! And the lemonades are incredible!
- Lettuce Entertain YouJuly 10, 2012Spice your Meatless Monday up a little with Big Bowl's Spicy Thai Green Vegetable Curry. Guaranteed to add a kick to your day.
Shannon CarterJune 13, 2013The least expensive food you'll ever get from Patricia Yeo! Still very delicious!!!p
It's not on the new menu but if you ask for the spicy schezuan cashew shrimp they'll make it for you. My Favorite!
- Tobie BlackMay 12, 2012The Steak and Noodles sauce is really salty. But the chicken pot stickers are delicious.
Leland BrewsterJuly 15, 2015Solid food but nothing special. The stir fries are the way to go; portion sizes are hefty.
Laura SteigerSeptember 9, 2012We had great service. Okay food. Mango cocktail was okay but wish I'd gotten a drink with the in-house made ginger ale.
Watch out for pick pockets! My wallet was stolen at this location.
AgathaDecember 18, 2009I've had the lettuce wraps here before & they're really good, but last night, I tried the shrimp pad thai, and it was just way too lemony for me!![Evan[Bu]](https://fastly.4sqi.net/img/user/32x32/1718914-0E4PXEUXZ2KFIAR4.jpg "Evan[Bu]")
Evan[Bu]November 28, 2011Orange Chicken is always a safe bet from a Chinese restaurant that's owned by Chili's...
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Big Bowl Chinese and Thai Restaurants: distinctive in cuisine, vibrant in design, committed to earth-friendly practices, sustainable, local, seasonal products.
Closed until 11:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–8:00 PM
(312) 951-1888
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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Yes
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No
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- 7.0
"The best ramen I've had in Chicago. Go solo to avoid the wait. Half spice is great, if you're sensitive to spice get no spice and ask for the spice on the side."
Chase Turner - 7.5
"BYOB + inexpensive food here = a very good place to start a night of going to the bars. Tom Kas coconut soup is a great appetizer."
Ross Guthrie - 7.2
"Singapore Noodles with tofu is excellent. Be sure to toss some hot sauce on it!"
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- 8.0
"Great location right by the mag mile. Grab dinner and drinks before then catch a movie"
Allison Kaminski - 9.1
"On the pricey side for some things, but the quality and atmosphere are well worth it. Their pastas are perfectly cooked, even the ever-so-simple and satisfying spaghetti chitarra al cacio e pepe."
Fernando Covas - 8.2
"Comfortables seats, nice staff, wide range of movie options, I highly recommend this place."
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