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Jibek Jolu
Jibek Jolu
Jibek Jolu

Jibek Jolu

Asian, European

Kyrgyzstan stood on the crossroads of the Silk Road and the caravan routes which crossed the territory carried not only goods for trade, but also brought examples of various cultures: Turkish, Persian, Arabian, Indian, Chinese, Russian, and European and these mingled with the culture and traditions of Central Asia. As a result Kyrgyz cuisine has absorbed elements from all of the cultures with which it came into contact, and although many dishes that you will find are common throughout Central Asia, it is still possible to find examples that have preserved their original national identity.It is said that the food in Central Asia falls into three different types: the subsistence diet of the once nomadic peoples such as the Kyrgyz (mainly meat, milk products and bread); the diet of the settled Turkish peoples (the Uzbecks and Uigurs) including pilafs, kebabs, noodles and pasta, stews and elaborate pastries and breads; and dishes which come from the South (Iran, India, Pakistan, and China) with more seasoning and herbs.Meat is central to Kyrgyz cooking, the nomadic way of life did not allow for the growing of fruit and vegetables which means that vegetarian visitors may find it difficult to find dishes that meet their needs.
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Location and hours

Location

Location

5047 N. Lincoln Avenue , Chicago, IL

(773) 878-8494

Hours

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Lunch
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Reviews

Overall rating

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(80 reviews)

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July 6, 2020
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Server didn't know how to use my gift cart from restaurans.com

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Maxim A.
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February 22, 2020
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very little food in a portion plot just have 3 little pieces of meat in a portion shashlik 4 pieces disappointed

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Rachel L.
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October 6, 2019
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If you are more about food then ambiance then this place is for you. Home made, well sized portions, good variety. But the place is very small and a bit outdated, so I wouldn’t bring guests from out of state there....

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Tonkoshkurova V.
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October 6, 2019
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If you are more about food then ambiance then this place is for you. Home made, well sized portions, good variety. But the place is very small and a bit outdated, so I wouldn’t bring guests from out of state there....

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Tonkoshkurova V.
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June 20, 2019
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The food is consistently delicious and wonderful. The service is always friendly and efficient.

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Phyllis H.
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June 2, 2019
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Every dish was delicious and fresh. The cuisine is familiar but with very unique flavors that are marvelous.

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Johnna K.
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June 2, 2019
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Every dish was delicious and fresh. The cuisine is familiar but with very unique flavors that are marvelous.

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Johnna K.
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June 2, 2019
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Every dish was delicious and fresh. The cuisine is familiar but with very unique flavors that are marvelous.

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Johnna K.
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May 9, 2019
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Great atmosphere and friendly service. Food was wonderful!

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Andrea K.
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May 9, 2019
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Great atmosphere and friendly service. Food was wonderful!

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Andrea K.
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February 17, 2019
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Good music, friendly and attentive service. Excellent food.

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Meredith L.
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February 17, 2019
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Good music, friendly and attentive service. Excellent food.

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Meredith L.
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February 10, 2019
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The restaurant is so small. We waited 10 minutes before they took our order. People got their food before us and they ordered after we did. Food tasted great but very small portion. It wasn’t the worst experience but I don’t think I’m coming back.

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Raghib K.
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October 13, 2018
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Friendly service, delicious food, we love the atmosphere (and BYOB).

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September 13, 2018
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we were very happy with food, nice envirement, friendly people.

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Raisa B.
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July 30, 2018
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Food is outstanding well prepared and tasty,Isa our server was very good,good service without intrusion ,we will comeback again so many dishes to try,thank you

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Luis A.
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May 5, 2018
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Great atmosphere, welcoming service, forgot the name of our server but he was very friendly and attentive. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 for the food is that the lamb kebab was somewhat dry and the filling in the mantu wasn’t seasoned well and dough to filling ratio was too much dough. Also, I thought that large order of those was more than 5,I saw other reviewers foto where there was more than 5, but maybe the quantity got changed since then. Overall, great place to come and enjoy friendly service with great variety of unique flavors and different cuisine. We will definitely come back. Don’t wait, go to visit Jibek Jolu and it will become on of your favorite places to eat??

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April 13, 2018
Verified Purchase

I had not been to Bombay Bistro is a few years, but it was always my favorite Indian restaurant. This restaurant has deteriorated in every way. The menus were tattered and torn, the upholstery was thread-bare, and the service and food were just "okay". I was embarrassed to have recommended this restaurant to my friend for our monthly dinner out since there are so many other restaurants in the area to choose from.

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April 8, 2018
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quite simply the BEST indian food in the DC area! all those awards were justly earned--and more!

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Betsy A.
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March 11, 2018
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This place is top shelf in service and the FOOD!!!!!

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Frank K.
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February 24, 2018
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The menu on restaurants.com isn’t the same as the one in the restaurant (restaurant is a couple $ more expensive). Otherwise, great service, tasty food & nice environment.

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January 25, 2018
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The server offered to serve me a glass of wine that is typically only purchased by the bottle, which was very nice.

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January 9, 2018
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The food was excellent, the service was great. They really need to replace their menus. They were formed and sticky.

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Dee D.
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December 27, 2017
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The service was prompt. The food was served hot and was delicious!

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December 26, 2017
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Service was great and food came out very fast. The Restaurant is nice and clean.

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November 27, 2017
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Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Naira M.
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November 5, 2017
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The waitstaff knew we had a time constraint to get to an event after dinner, and made sure our food and check got to us in plenty of time.

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Kate G.
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October 22, 2017
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Excellent food & dining experience !

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Gregg F.
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September 13, 2017
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We love Jibek Jolu. Delicious food and very attentive staff.

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Gregg F.
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September 6, 2017
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Great food. Friendly service..I will definitely recommend and return..

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Dawn E.
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September 1, 2017
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Food was not tasty.not even one of the dishes taht we ordered were tasty. The waiter brought different items than what we ordered and we had to ask them to change it. The main course was brought but the plates had not been given on our table. Food was very very average, even though we had ordered commonly ordered items. I would not return to this restaurant again.

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Guest Diner
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August 18, 2017
Verified Purchase

Our server explained how hou would eat the dishes we ordered if we were to eat like a native person. No iced tea but was able to order hot tea and ice and make it at the table.

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Lorri Y.
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July 26, 2017
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The entree I ordered was quite good, aside from one shrimp that was very tough. However, I was the only customer in the restaurant when I ordered, and it still took almost 20 minutes to receive my food. I eventually had to go and find the manager to get my check, since no one had stopped to see if I needed anything or drop off the check after I'd had my entree for at least 30 min. I was then asked if I could pay in cash, which is something I've never experienced in a restaurant before. I doubt I will return to this establishment in the near future.

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Guest Diner
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July 22, 2017
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Food is delicious and service is always good.

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Lynn P.
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July 19, 2017
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oromo entree was fantastic!

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Gary F.
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July 15, 2017
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Food was excellent

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Default U.
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July 9, 2017
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The food was delicious! However, the portions could be a bit bigger.

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May 23, 2017
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Great atmosphere and attentive servers.

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May 19, 2017
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Excellent

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Raisa T.
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May 4, 2017
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Great food; great service

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Howard W.
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May 4, 2017
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Wonderful, unusual dishes. Great experience and very friendly service.

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Ronald B.
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May 4, 2017
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Different menu, not like Chinese food. Better than Chinese, and things you have never tried before. This is an unique experience you cannot get anywhere else.

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Guest Diner
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May 4, 2017
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My husband likes the mussels and scallops--both appetizers. That is all he ever orders there. I have had a variety of vegetarian options--good, not great. Service was efficient and the waiter very patient but not very good at explaining the different vegetarian options to me.

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Guest Diner
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May 4, 2017
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I had the Madras Curry and it was superb. My wife was very pleased with her meal as well. The service was good as always.

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Warren R.
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January 14, 2017
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I have been coming to jibek jolu many times because I love their cuisine.

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Nida M.
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November 27, 2016
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Great food, pleasant atmosphere & attentive service.

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Gregg F.
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November 6, 2016
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traditional sampler will please everyone

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Gary F.
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October 1, 2016
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Food was great! We are going to have a nice lunch tomorrow on our leftovers. Staff was attentive and friendly.

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September 22, 2016
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I had 'The carrot salad appetizer was very good too; the other appetizer was kinda salty.

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Nate P.
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July 17, 2016
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Love the delicious food, creative flavors, and the friendly service !

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Gregg F.
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April 4, 2016
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Staff was so helpful in describing the different dishes.

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May 31, 2015
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Interesting flavors, great food, service !

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December 4, 2014
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Food is amazing. Staff is very friendly. Just a tiny bit slow sometimes, but nothing too bad.

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November 30, 2014
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Delicious food, comfortable atmosphere, excellent service.

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August 31, 2014
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Very pleasant! This could be the only restaurant of its kind in the USA.

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May 12, 2014
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Interesting food. The beef with onions and potatoes was superb!

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April 20, 2014
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Great service and very good home made food with fresh ingredients.

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Guest Diner
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April 8, 2014
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This was my third or fourth time at Jibek Jolu. This time, we ordered two entrees, borscht, and desserts, plus drinks, and shared them.The only disappointment was that they had run out of a couple of items by the time we got there around 7 p.m. on a Monday.

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March 20, 2014
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The waitress was really friendly and attentive, the restaurant was very inviting and the food is delicious

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February 17, 2014
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Pleasant atmosphere but could use more lighting outside the restaurant at night.

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January 25, 2014
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Waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. Food seemed very authentic (first time eating that type of food) and well made with good ingredients.

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November 28, 2013
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Food is SO good!

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August 19, 2013
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no waiting, good service

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June 18, 2013
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Pretty dining room, good service, excellent food

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April 28, 2013
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the food was freshly made and so tasty!!!

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March 26, 2013
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Excellent service presenting terrific food.

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March 10, 2013
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Unique menu with fresh and flavorful items. We truly appreciated the greater regional influences in the food. Great place to share with friends.

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January 17, 2013
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food is exellent

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Guest Diner
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November 26, 2012
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We ordered and shared 3 different entrees, and each was really good!

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April 27, 2012
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Great place authentic Central Asian food

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January 21, 2012
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Food was terrific and the service was personal and charming.

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January 18, 2012
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Food was delicious and different in a very good way. We were actually in a bit of a rush when we got there, and when we told the waiter, he said he'd make sure our food was prepared quickly. The speed didn't diminish at all the quality, though - it was delicious! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I plan to go again and would definitely recommend it to friends.

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Lisa V.
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November 25, 2011
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Excellent food! Loved it!

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November 22, 2011
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A unique Chicagoland dining experience not to be missed.

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October 4, 2011
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AMAZING food, obviously made with lots of love! Each dish had a distinct and unique flavor. Family-like environment with restaurant polish.

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Guest Diner
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September 27, 2011
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Very charming and delightful little restaurant. Food was unusual and delicious.

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Guest Diner
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September 7, 2011
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This is not a nice restaurant. The food is not cooked. It is re-heated. In once case we sent it back for further microwaving as it was half thawed. A vegitable dish came out with lots of beef (even afer we explained we did not want beef and ordered based on the veggie suggestion + we were still charged for it) There was music playing and the tv was on + patrons were playing loud games on portable devices. Not a nice restaurant. However the cabbage dish was tasty and the honey cake (not made on site) was very good.

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Erica R.
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August 27, 2011
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Very nice, cozy restaurant with great home-style ethnic food.

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Guest Diner
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August 26, 2011
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The restaurant is rather small. It was completely full by 8.00 p.m. The food was good.

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Guest Diner
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July 28, 2011
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Server was great - patient and nice. Food was terrific. Won't need a deal to return!

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