Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Albany Park, Chicago

Sharif N. • August 19, 2012You can't go wrong with the: beef koubideh, lamb koubideh, or chicken skewers. Order medium. The dill rice with saffron is moist as always. Love the cheese and bread amuse. Ask for their spicy sauce.

Neida C. • April 20, 2017This place is quaint and just what our neighborhood needs. Their banana chip is a piece of heaven. Try all their flavors !!!! Welcome to The North Side !!!

Chris K. • December 29, 2014Beer selection is incredible, same for booze. A hidden gem in Irving Park/Albany Park. Say hi to Terry.

Jason T. • December 18, 2009Buy sushi from here, it's fresh and delicious. Also you can buy in bulk for pretty cheap, I highly recommend ordering in Korean if possible.

Nabat Y. • May 16, 2017My favorite of all time is the corn in the cup with the red spices, dry cheese and butter! Yummmm

Philly G. • April 19, 2012Hot and spicy wings are amazing! Crispy with the perfect ratio of sweet and spicy

Ryan • April 30, 2017Even the small pho is a big meal. The veggie version with fried silken tofu is very light and fresh. In the standard version meatballs have a nice medium consistency. Piping hot to blanch the veggies!

Emily Y. • January 31, 2013Quarter chicken comes with rice and beans and salad for $5. Totally worth every penny! The chiccarones and empanadas are delicious too!

Ricardo T. • May 22, 2015Chicken Kabob is the best ever. Amazing food and more than enough portion! Love it!

Ron R. • July 3, 2013Great pizza. First time we ordered carry out. We will be back!

Cindy K. • January 25, 2010Ask for a semi private room. Awesome appetizers Kakitama, pancake w/oyster & 2x cooked dumplings, Kalbi (marinated short rib) Japanese or Korean style cooked tableside. Waitress helpful. Romantic!

Cory O. • February 9, 2018an excellent spot to grab a coffee, or a cocktail in the evening; a friendly staff and a cool atmosphere to hang out at

Amy G. • November 11, 2012The only place I've ever seen vegan baklava. Sweetened with maple instead of honey, these are fantastic. Tons of sugar-free options too!

Mike • August 6, 2014The asada torta is delicious! Get it fried up with onions, green peppers, and jalapeños! They also have the best Mexican rice on the planet.

Samira O. • November 1, 2012Eat these Sweets their the Bomb !!!! ;-)

Bobby K. • December 7, 2014Great atmosphere and some good beer on tap. Plus Smalls BBQ will run your food over from next door.

Maia F. • August 20, 2016The Bisteca and the leblon smoothie are absolute must try's. The both had me scraping the bottom of the plate and cup for more. Delicious seasoning and good portion sizes. The smoothies are amazing!

Steve B. • May 11, 2012My ABSOLUTE favorite spot in the city! Everything is good on the menu and the staff is wonderful!

Zalina O. • December 23, 2016Omg, their latte is wonderful, amazing 😉

YooJin Y. • October 6, 2012If you like noodle dishes, try the ja jang myun (black sauce noodles) or the jam pong (spicy seafood noodle soup). Hot and sour soup is my go to...

Michelle H. • October 31, 2010the guac is the best!

Kevin B. • December 29, 2011You can't go wrong, just pick anything and its bound to be good!

Sarah B. • February 22, 2014The popcorn chicken is awesome, the salad is healthy and my favorite is the beef with ramen noodles. Cheap and cheery food with free hot tea and water.

Ramon C. • September 8, 2021Delicious and useful, with a great Japanese beer selection. No Sapporo or Kirin here.

Thelma P. • September 10, 2013Great food! And nice atmosphere! A must check out!

Scott R. • March 29, 2013Can't beat the $1 empanadas. They're awesome.

Cathy P. • July 8, 2013Love the new improvements!! Great beer garden!

Danny C. • October 19, 2018Steak tacos. Quesadilla.

Brianna S. • January 16, 2019We eat a lot of homemade Filipino food and were so impressed with this place! Menudo, Kare-Kare, Tapa Breakfast, and Adobo have all been great so far.

Eddie C. • April 26, 2012Try the General Chicken with more sauce & extra spicy