2. The Bento Box
9.0
2246 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Bucktown · 21 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Try the soup from our 100 Best list: Rick Spiros’s herbaceous, spicy broths, such as this take on Vietnamese pho (we tried it with short ribs—now it’s made with braised brisket) are life-sustaining.
Serious Eats: Visiting The Bento Box may require all kinds of qualifications and explanations, but enjoying the food is, fortunately, a carefree experience.
Lauren Bell: Mmmm- he makes the BEST curries!
5. Mott Street
8.5
1401 N Ashland Ave (Blackhawk), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Noble Square · 82 tips and reviews
Stefanie: Sunday BBQ. Ribs, miso corn, shaved ice.
Ellen Tsay: don't skip dessert - tres leches cake is ridiculous.
Katie Stipanovich: "This drink has the alcohol content of 2 drinks." - Chad, head bartender, talking about the "How Bizarre." Two thumbs up.
8. BIBIBOP Asian Grill
8.2
24 E Jackson Blvd (S Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · The Loop · 8 tips and reviews
Consta K: Very fresh and crounchy veggies. 5*
Antonio Quintana: Absolutely perfect for young, college couples looking to spice up life with a little variety and international cuisine. Lucas and Yoko are pictured doing exactly that. Near DePaul, Robert Morris, etc.
Antonio Quintana: BIBIBOP isn't like most fast-casual restaurants in Chicago. They are hospitality-minded with guest restrooms, refillable fountain beverages, a Miso soup bar and a condiment station with all trimmings.
Denise Young: Absolutely the best thai food ever. Get the papaya salad, dried beef, thai sausage, and tom yum soup.
Lia McCoo: Omgosh~ Basil Duck! Oh, and Stickey Rice with Ginger Dipping Sauce.
Aaron Weinstein: Try the Indian fried rice. "Indian at a Thai joint?" you say. Really, it's delish.