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Embeya

(Now Closed)

Asian Restaurant$$$$

West Loop, Chicago

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Embeya

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Chefs FeedOctober 2, 2015
"The green papaya salad with handmade beef jerky is delicious. I rarely skip it, but everything on the menu is highly flavorful." Chef Dana Cree Read more
Time Out ChicagoJune 19, 2013
The patio is an extension of both the restaurant (50 seats) and the lounge (15 seats). In recognition of that fact, the restaurant's serving boozy snow cones in flavors like gin with ginger and lime. Read more
Chicago TribuneSeptember 4, 2015
Pepper-crusted, barely seared tuna arrives in thick chunks alongside twice-roasted beets glazed with Thai chili and lemon grass, under a cloud of foamed coconut milk, lime and maple syrup. Read more
LinaJanuary 30, 2014
Excellent service, great ambience and decor, delicious foods and wines. Will definitely make my way back!
P SNovember 8, 2013
Papaya salad, chicken roulade, matcha cream puff for $21 at lunch. Other great prix fixe options too.
ChicagoistJuly 6, 2015
Salty, fatty, spicy and heavy with aromatics; there is a lot to love here. The fried squid is redolent of kaffir lime and mint with prickles of mouth-numbing sansho. Read more
Rachael HollandAugust 29, 2013
Trendy little bar with a patio area that's great for drinking wine with friends in a cozy environment.
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
A small-bites menu bridges the gap between lunch and dinner service, so you can always find something to nibble on here Read more
MIchelle RestOctober 6, 2012
The chicken is amazing. If you like things on fire (and who doesn't??), you must order the scallop. Kona Kampachi was also outstanding.
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
The very pretty sidewalk adjacent to this Vietnamese-inspired restaurant includes a 15-seat lounge and a series of white-umbrella-topped tables strung with lights. Read more
LaurenJanuary 29, 2014
I never knew I loved Brussels sprouts until this place. Garlic chicken was so moist and flavorful.
Jamie FactorDecember 12, 2012
All of the fish dishes were very fresh and light. The cauliflower was amazing and so was the green papaya salad.
Skip SheanJuly 21, 2013
Loved the escargot and eggplant with green curry. The fish was cooked perfectly too.
Delane HeldtOctober 20, 2012
Papaya salad is fresh and crisp. . Scallop and noodles are awesome. Garlic chicken is moist and flavorful.
Kelly LeeJanuary 30, 2014
Coconut broth with seafood and side of white rice. So delicious!
Pradeep NayarOctober 15, 2013
Amazing food with a great ambience and friendly staff. Not crazy pricy.
John ShenApril 28, 2016
Papaya salad and mussels in curry sauce are good appetizers
Tiffany ChoongJanuary 12, 2014
Great service, really enjoyed the escargot, good selection of cocktails
SerenaOctober 28, 2013
the $21 lunch prefixe is a pretty great deal but the food wasn't really all that impressive. the seafood stew was the best thing we ate.
Nick DiCosolaJanuary 30, 2014
This was great! The escargot was amazing!
CharminJanuary 29, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Ask for Danielle or Mike. Not just Bartenders but Mixologists!
Jeff CarterAugust 24, 2014
Inventive sushi. On the very high end for price
charleenOctober 25, 2012
papaya salad was the redeeming dish of thenight. uploaded a pic of the stuffed squid- looks nothing like the other picture of the same dish. huge let down. garlic chicken, moist but no flavor.
Emily JurlinaJanuary 11, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Their papaya salad is a must order.
K JaxxJanuary 3, 2014
Papaya salad and mochi cream puff... amazing.
socialbiteFebruary 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Always great. Try Danielle's cocktails... She is brilliant!
Chris VanKulaMay 10, 2015
Skip this place. Food was meh. I think we just got a bad server last night, but he was downright awful. Ordered $48 aged ribeye and it missed the mark big time. Will not go back.
MichelyJuly 26, 2015
Everything was superb
Artisian VenetianOctober 31, 2014
Green Venetian plaster on the wall looks Gorgeous
Jeremy TaylorJanuary 18, 2014
It was excellent food, though not cheap.
CharminJanuary 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The mixologist Danielle knows her stuff!
Michael LinnMay 17, 2013
Soft shell crab was fantastic!
Gloria ChinJanuary 16, 2013
green papaya salad
Jimm DoddJuly 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Now open for lunch
Sam KlingbergOctober 4, 2012
Riesling your heart out.
jen fortiniJune 15, 2013
not vegetarian friendly
Charles FormanSeptember 23, 2013
Not that good. Not bad. Not good.
Joel Z.December 9, 2012
Worst service ever!!! Food was just okay but service was horrible.

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