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Name: Pl8
Address: 736 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL, 60010
Telephone: (847) 382-1988
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.74

Pl8

736 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL, 60010

(847) 382-1988
Store is closed

Pl8 Menu

Small Pl8s

Potstickers

Golden Crisp Vegetable Spring Rolls

Crab Rangoon Chop Sticks

Edamame

Crispy Canton Shrimp

Snow Crab Salad

Tempura Pl8

Tuna and Avocado Sumiso

Poke Salad

Calamari "2 Ways"

Potstickers

Golden Crisp Vegetable Spring Rolls

Crab Rangoon Chop Sticks

Edamame

Crispy Canton Shrimp

Snow Crab Salad

Tempura Pl8

Tuna and Avocado Sumiso

Poke Salad

Calamari "2 Ways"
Soups

Hot and Sour Soup

Wonton Soup

Miso Soup

Hot and Sour Soup

Wonton Soup

Miso Soup
Pl8 Signature Soups

Chong Ching Noodle Soup

Nabeyaki Udon

Chong Ching Noodle Soup

Nabeyaki Udon
Classic Pl8s

Kung Pao Classic Pl8

Orange Peel Classic Pl8

Tempura Classic Pl8

Mongolian Classic Pl8

Teriyaki Classic Pl8

Sweet and Sour Classic Pl8

Kung Pao Classic Pl8

Orange Peel Classic Pl8

Tempura Classic Pl8

Mongolian Classic Pl8

Teriyaki Classic Pl8

Sweet and Sour Classic Pl8
Signature Pl8s

Basil Garlic Chicken

Crispy Sesame Chicken

Black Peppered Garlic Beef

Dry Stir Fried Shredded Beef

Crunchy Garlic Shrimp

Mei-ji Shrimp

Sweet and Sour Fish

Spicy Chili Fish

Shanghai Scallops

Shredded Pork and Chinese Chives

Basil Garlic Chicken

Crispy Sesame Chicken

Black Peppered Garlic Beef

Dry Stir Fried Shredded Beef

Crunchy Garlic Shrimp

Mei-ji Shrimp

Sweet and Sour Fish

Spicy Chili Fish

Shanghai Scallops

Shredded Pork and Chinese Chives
Noodles and Rice Pl8s

Lo Mein

Wide Rice Noodles

Pad Thai

Spicy Garlic Noodle

Fried Rice

Lo Mein

Wide Rice Noodles

Pad Thai

Spicy Garlic Noodle

Fried Rice
Vegetable Pl8s

Sichuan String Beans

Wok Tossed Gailan

Asparagus with Mushrooms

Shanghai Bok Choy

Mapo Tofu

Sichuan String Beans

Wok Tossed Gailan

Asparagus with Mushrooms

Shanghai Bok Choy

Mapo Tofu
Nigiri and Sashimi Pl8s

Maguro

O Toro

Super White Tuna

Sake

Sake Wa Kunsei

Hamachi

Madai

Hirame

Suzuki

Ama Ebi

Ebi

Hotategai

Kani

Tako

Unagi

Ikura

Uni

Masago

Wasabi Tobiko

Maguro

O Toro

Super White Tuna

Sake

Sake Wa Kunsei

Hamachi

Madai

Hirame

Suzuki

Ama Ebi

Ebi

Hotategai

Kani

Tako

Unagi

Ikura

Uni

Masago

Wasabi Tobiko
Maki Pl8s

Veggie Lover's Roll

California Roll

Spice Lover's Roll

Boston Roll

Philly Roll

BBQ Eel Roll

Tempura Roll

Rainbow Roll

Spider Roll

T.H.'s Roll

Spicy Scallop Roll

Tuna and Avocado Roll

Veggie Lover's Roll

California Roll

Spice Lover's Roll

Boston Roll

Philly Roll

BBQ Eel Roll

Tempura Roll

Rainbow Roll

Spider Roll

T.H.'s Roll

Spicy Scallop Roll

Tuna and Avocado Roll
Specialty Maki Pl8s

Sakura Roll

Hand Grenade Roll

Volcano Roll

Dragon Roll

Godzilla Roll

Snow Crab Roll

Triple K.C. Roll

Crunchy Lobster Roll

Sakura Roll

Hand Grenade Roll

Volcano Roll

Dragon Roll

Godzilla Roll

Snow Crab Roll

Triple K.C. Roll

Crunchy Lobster Roll
Sushi and Maki Combo Pl8s

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Home is Where Hart Road Is

Barrington Hills

Fillies

Pl8 Maki Feast

The Bronco

The Biltmore

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Barrington Hills

Fillies

Pl8 Maki Feast

The Bronco

Healthy Meal suggestions for Pl8

Small Pl8s

Potstickers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Golden Crisp Vegetable Spring Rolls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Rangoon Chop Sticks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Edamame [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Canton Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Snow Crab Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna and Avocado Sumiso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Poke Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamari "2 Ways" [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potstickers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Golden Crisp Vegetable Spring Rolls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Rangoon Chop Sticks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Edamame [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Canton Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Snow Crab Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna and Avocado Sumiso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Poke Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamari "2 Ways" [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soups

Hot and Sour Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wonton Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Miso Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot and Sour Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wonton Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Miso Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pl8 Signature Soups

Chong Ching Noodle Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nabeyaki Udon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chong Ching Noodle Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nabeyaki Udon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Classic Pl8s

Kung Pao Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange Peel Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mongolian Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Teriyaki Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet and Sour Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kung Pao Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange Peel Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mongolian Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Teriyaki Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet and Sour Classic Pl8 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Signature Pl8s

Basil Garlic Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Sesame Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Peppered Garlic Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dry Stir Fried Shredded Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crunchy Garlic Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mei-ji Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet and Sour Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Chili Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shanghai Scallops [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shredded Pork and Chinese Chives [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Basil Garlic Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Sesame Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Peppered Garlic Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dry Stir Fried Shredded Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crunchy Garlic Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mei-ji Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet and Sour Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Chili Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shanghai Scallops [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shredded Pork and Chinese Chives [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Noodles and Rice Pl8s

Lo Mein [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wide Rice Noodles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pad Thai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Garlic Noodle [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lo Mein [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wide Rice Noodles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pad Thai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Garlic Noodle [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Vegetable Pl8s

Sichuan String Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wok Tossed Gailan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asparagus with Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shanghai Bok Choy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mapo Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sichuan String Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wok Tossed Gailan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asparagus with Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shanghai Bok Choy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mapo Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Nigiri and Sashimi Pl8s

Maguro [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

O Toro [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Super White Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sake Wa Kunsei [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hamachi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Madai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hirame [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Suzuki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ama Ebi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ebi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hotategai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tako [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Unagi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ikura [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Uni [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Masago [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wasabi Tobiko [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Maguro [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

O Toro [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Super White Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sake Wa Kunsei [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hamachi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Madai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hirame [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Suzuki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ama Ebi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ebi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hotategai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tako [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Unagi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ikura [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Uni [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Masago [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wasabi Tobiko [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Maki Pl8s

Veggie Lover's Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

California Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spice Lover's Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boston Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Philly Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Eel Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rainbow Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spider Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

T.H.'s Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Scallop Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna and Avocado Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Lover's Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

California Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spice Lover's Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boston Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Philly Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Eel Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rainbow Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spider Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

T.H.'s Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Scallop Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna and Avocado Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Specialty Maki Pl8s

Sakura Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hand Grenade Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Volcano Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dragon Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Godzilla Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Snow Crab Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Triple K.C. Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crunchy Lobster Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sakura Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hand Grenade Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Volcano Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dragon Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Godzilla Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Snow Crab Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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John S.

I've been to this place a couple of times when they first opened and was quite impressed. However, went back again recently and found it to be just OK. The bartender was a screwball who didn't radiate much hospitality and the wine offerings seemed very retail name oriented. We settled for some Sake which was tasty. The Sushi was good, but certainly not great. It appears to be a tough area for restaurants as I saw Barrington Bistro across the parking lot has closed its doors. I don't believe I will be returning to pl8.
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Patti P.

It took the server 15 minutes to come to our table. She waited first on people that came in after us, they received their drinks before she even came to our table. The service was not good the plates were not cleared before the entrees came out, the menus were left on he table. I did notice she took better care of people that were drinking alcohol. The food was very good we had the hot and sour soup, pot stickers and Thai basil shrimp.
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Mike M.

Pl8 is basically an Asian fusion restaurant that has a very modern feel to it. They have a cool looking bar and the overall decor of the place feels like a trendy restaurant you would find in the city. I actually really enjoyed the food. The portions aren't that big, but I would say its balanced by the great flavor. My go to dish is hands down the black peppered garlic beef. I'm a garlic lover and this beef definitely passes my standards. If you go with a group, they'll usually bring white or brown rice for the table instead of individual portions. The downfall of Pl8 in my opinion is the terrible service. I've been here several times and even hosted a lunch event for work here. Every time I've been here, the service has been extremely slow. I especially recall one time, all we wanted was a refill of rice because they just gave us one small bowl for the 4 people at our table. Our waiter didn't check up on us frequently even though the place wasn't busy, and even after we were finally able to ask him for more, he just flat out never brought it. While I think the food has good flavor and it's a cool looking restaurant, I'll probably choose to go somewhere else for my lunch hour because of the slow service.
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M. H.

We really enjoyed our first trip to Pl8 this weekend! PROS: Food = full of flavor, fresh, absolutely delicious. We ordered the potstickers for an app and they were tender and full of flavor. The ginger soy sauce ... Oh my ... I could drink it with a straw. At our servers recommendation, I ordered the Seven Flavor Chicken and it did not disappoint. Our server (who was excellent, friendly, knowledgeable) tailored the dish to fit my palate for not overly spicy food (took the dried chiles out). Huge portion, had it for leftovers. My hubby ordered off their specials menu -- the Asian fish and chips with sweet potato fries, Asian slaw, and wasabi tartar sauce. He enjoyed every bite. The fish was fresh and flaky, a nice light crisp tempura batter. Oh, and the sake sangria is delicious, but sweet! Definitely give it a try. They make a powerful mai tai also. CONS: Loud! They also don't have a section for those who are waiting for a seat, so it makes it extra noisy and crowded in there. Our view was mainly of waiting patrons, which was distracting and annoying. Those two cons are the only reason Pl8 gets 4 stars instead of 5. We will absolutely be back again! Can't believe it took us so long to go there. Can't wait to try more delicious items off their menu.
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Christine N.

Nice urban-Asian styled decor in the restaurant, quiet atmosphere, great service. Food was served pretty quickly after ordering and was delicious! I had the Thai Basil Shrimp - it wasn't very spicy to my standards, and the sauce was extremely acidic. Not my favorite dish, but I would definitely go back and try something else! My husband had the Fireworks Salmon Roll and gobbled it up so fast. My mom had a dish that I can't remember the name of, but consisted of a combination of tofu and eggplant in a delicious sauce. All in all a great experience for our first time visit, and I certainly hope to go back!
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Courtney W.

So happy that something this wonderful moved in! Barrington isn't known for having a foodie scene and this strip mall definitely needed something special after G Whiz moved to another location, taking most of the traffic in the neighborhood with it. I've been here probably 10 times now and I have not had a bad meal. We have a few fan favorites like the Black Mamba and the Crabby I Yam but there is not a bad roll on the menu. They normally have specials which CANNOT be overlooked, one of my favorite rolls is the Cinco de Mayo roll (sadly no longer on the menu, maybe next year!) The tempura appetizer also is a good mix of veggies/shrimp and even our vegetarian friends rave about the veggie only rolls. The service is always impeccable, drinks are kept full (and strong). The mai tai is a must for your first visit or if you are going alcohol free their iced green tea is the best. You can easily make a reservation open table and during the summer they have patio seating. We hosted a birthday party here and they were very accommodating and the prices are on par with the area. We don't come here for anything but sushi so I can't speak to the other dishes but this has quickly become our go to sushi place in the suburbs! Make sure to take a fortune cookie (or two) on the way out!
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Liz S.

Went here on a wed evening and was seated immediately. Atmosphere was very comfortable and friendly. Server was excellent and made sure our food was perfect. The green curry chix was delicious. I will definitely return again.
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Alex s.

I've been here a few times. Each time it was great. Nice food and strong drinks. The only fall back was the service. Perhaps they were short that night or something was going on. If you are in the area and crave some good Asian food I would give it a shot. I'll be back.
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Rick S.

Certainly one of the nicest restaurants we've been to out here in Barrington. The food is prepared beautifully. The service is exemplary and the waiters are knowledgeable and helpful. We never have a problem getting seated if we have reservations on weekends. The food is so good that there is often a line to get in so I would advise reservations on Friday and Saturday. This place is well worth the visit.
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K B.

This place has great and great service .., I enjoy it every time. Defiantly recommend
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Karyn B.

We always love a night out at PL8. It is a great place to have a drink at the bar or sit and have a full meal. The sushi is always outstanding and they have a wide range of other Asian dishes for those who are not as adventurous.
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Christine R.

Planned a prime time meal for 4. Waited only 15 minutes to be seated at a quiet corner table. Waiter was efficient , knowledgeable and had a sense of humor too. Chinese to Japaneese offerings were excellent. Owner Shawn also has restaurant called TL's -also excellent.
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Betty C.

Order the 7 Flavor Chicken if you like well seasoned, crunchy, sweet/sour and spicy. It was the best thing we tried. A close runner up was the scallops followed by a special - black peppered shrimp. The MaPo Tofu used very soft tofu but had a thick (almost too thick) spicy sauce. Chili fish was OK, flavor was mildly spicy but too soft in texture and needed more umami. The dry shredded beef had strips that were not shredded at all and it was not as flavorful as we expected given the description. Not bad, just not what we expected. The calamari were crispy with a panko coating that was a bit too dark from over frying. Spring rolls were delicate and crisp. Best app was the tuna tatami(?) chopped up spicy tuna on wonton crisps. Tuna poke roll was great. Mixed drinks were tasty - the Mai Tai was very authentic and the Gin2 had a nice hot of ginger and gin.
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Cristie F.

I love all things Asian fusion. This is old news for anyone who regularly dines with me. I don't discriminate. I love it all. Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Thai... So naturally I was insanely excited to venture back to my hometown to dine on a little of each. Upon walking in, I immediately noticed the chic and contemporary Asian flair - as well as the gorgeous Chinese dragon hanging from the ceiling. We were immediately seated (thank goodness for a reservation) and began to peruse the massive menu. I have to admit, I was overwhelmed with the amount of dishes. As much as I like options, the menu was just too big for me. As far as the dishes go, it was overall pretty darn good. I opted for the basil chicken which was both sweet and spicy. I loved the mix of both the light and dark meat and loved it even more that it wasn't fried. The bf ordered the Spicy Dragon Noodles with beef. Delicious. Spicy. Hot. The dish was on fire but packed a ton of layered flavors. The rest of our dining party ordered a variety of sushi dishes. I had a piece of the Autumn roll - which was unbelievable. I love a good veggie roll and Pl8 does veggie rolls right. Our table also ordered the edamame and veggie spring rolls - both were generic and somewhat forgettable - especially for the price. One thing important to note, the portions are huge. Massive even. With that said, so are the prices. Service was also fantastic. Our server was attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. He was able to provide "healthier" options and knew exactly how each dish was made, making special requests very easy. Overall - Chic ambiance. Great food. Stellar service.
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tarek d.

Ate there on a Sunday night- fairly empty when we got there but filled up nicely by the time we left. Prices are reasonable but kitchen was horrendously slooooow! Service was OK - slow too. Asked for additional plates - never got them. Water refilled once. Was not checked on. Food was pretty good though- subtle and fresh, well balanced flavors, crisp vegetables, meats done nicely and no overly heavy sauces.
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H S.

We had dinner there today. Got seated at 6:30 and our dinner came out at 8:30!!. We were at the booth right across the kitchen entrance (so that if someone from management reads this they may figure out the waitress assigned there tonight). She took 20 minutes to get us our first drink, took our order and never returned for 40 minutes with a side salad. It took another 30 before our food came out (after getting 2 out of the 4 dishes wrong. My 5 year old had to wait for a 1.5 hrs to get her kid meal). All in all this place is packed because the food is good, the service is absolutely horrid. If you are okay with that - knock yourself out. But, if you are like me - someone that expects some level of service when you are spending $100/pp, then avoid this place like the plague. It's really pathetic.
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Katherine N.

We've both dined in and taken out and it gets better everytime. I'm not a sushi person, But Pl8 changed my mind,Crunchy Lobster rolls.....yummmm The noodle dishes are amazing also, simple and perfect just as it should be. Often the "other stuff" when at a sushi place is neglected, not here. Lots of options for both those whom love such I and for those who just like the cuisine. But my husband swears the sushi is some of the best he's had. New staple restaurant for us!
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K S.

There are not a lot of places to go for a lunch work meeting in the area but I have been here a few times. Food is great only negative thing is the service is really slow. We arrived at 1230 and there were about 10 other people in the entire restaurant. Still it took almost 40 min to get out food. Time went by because we were talking but we looked at our watches and realized how long it took. So if service was a little better I would give it a closer to a 4 star than 3
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Taylor M.

NOM NOM NOM! Be forewarned this place gets packed on Saturday nights to be prepared to wait about an hour if you do not have reservations. I love the ambiance of the restaurant. It has a contemporary Asian flair to it. I love how the bartenders go down a couple of steps to the bar so it looks lowered. The drinks here were also really good. I tried the ginger ale which was homemade and had a cocktail that I do not remember the name of. They also make two different iced teas both were really good and I am not a big fan of iced tea! Our server was super friendly and informative. He let us know which dishes were popular and his personal favorites. Everything we tried was fantastic. The Hot and Sour Soup was awesome and the Crab Rangoon Sticks were to die for! I was a huge fan of the string beans. I also got a dish with wide rice noodles... super yummy! I don't understand why this place doesn't have better reviews. I did not find it overpriced at all for a Barrington restaurant with good food!
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Victoria C.

I don't know what it is but I have yet to have a "great" plate @ pl8. I have been here several times - I do enjoy their martinis. Nothing is outstanding, everything is just mediocre - the food sounds better on the menu than on the tongue. I say try it - my husband seems to think its slightly better than average.
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Paul C.

I do have high standards when it comes to this type of fusion, Asian food. But, this place just missed the mark on nearly all levels. Truly a weird mix of efforts that while it is trying really hard, made a mix of flavors that was just was strange. I wouldn't recommend it. If somebody was like "hey, this place is great! Let's go!" and I had to go . . . I'd smile and brave it, and wish I was elsewhere.
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Michele B.

We started out with reservations for a party of four on a Saturday night at 7 only to realize that we made the reservation of SUNDAY. The place was packed and in fairness to them, they tried to see if they could accommodate us in a reasonable time, but we were too hungry to wait and promised to come on SUNDAY as we had a reservation! I am so glad we did. The decor is so urban chic with clean lines and not too much stuff. They have seats at the bar as well as table and booths. The server (Pat) was very knowledgeable and made a great recommendation of their Basil Shrimp dish and he did not steer us the wrong way. It was incredible. The Szechuan green beans were tender and cooked and seasoned perfectly. The wide noodle dish with chicken could not have had more taste, and my fave. the 7 season beef was out of this world. Their special martini (Pear) was fresh and tasty. I had their fresh ginger ale and they have an assortment of Asian beers as well. This place gets packed on Saturdays, so plan ahead, you won't be disappointed.
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Heidi N.

Delish! A very wide range of sushi options, fun drink menu, excellent service and nice atmosphere. Prices are reasonable for what you get and the location. I've been four or five times and haven't had a negative experience yet.
(5)
Brian G.

Went to pl8 with the family on a Thursday night. My mother in law had been talking it up for some time, and Asian food is my fav so I was looking forward to it. We were seated right next to the kitchen which wasn't ideal but overall the ambiance is nice and it's relatively quiet despite a good sized crowd. We had edamames and spring rolls for appetizers. The sea salt edamames were the best I've ever had and the spring rolls were fantastic too. I ordered the seven flavor chicken at the recommendation of our waitress and my mother-in-law. It was very good although slightly sweeter than I like. Prefer spicy. I'll come back and probably try the Kung Pao chicken.
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Barb N.

I was looking for a Thai restaurant near Deer Park. Yelp's search brought me to PL8. I ordered the vegetable pad thai. It wasn't anything spectacular. The veggies were pretty good and crunchy. My friend ordered the Kung Pao chicken which was good and flavorful. I should have ordered that. We ordered the crab Rangoon sticks. I'd recommend skipping that. They aren't great. I prefer the "traditional" kind which they do not offer. We did have the vegetable spring rolls which were good. Overall, for a "last minute" Asian fusion place it wasn't bad. The prices are reasonable for sure. I think I'd rather make the effort next time to go out of my way to my favorite Thai places though if I'm really craving good pad thai.
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Neal S.

Menu has great ideas, but they just don't seem to execute well. I wish they could. Warning pad Thai is spicey. Sesame Garlic beef was best.
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Tim W.

Went for dinner on a Thursday night. The restaurant was pretty quiet, despite being pretty busy. The drinks were very good. My date ordered the Barringtini, which was essentially a ginger martini and was really tasty and not too sweet. I ordered the tsing tao, a Chinese beer akin to Stella Artois. We only ordered two rolls between us, the candy cane roll, one of their holiday specials, and the spicy scallop roll. Both rolls were on the spicy side, but we both enjoy spicy food. They were well put together and did not fall apart between chopsticks. Both rolls were delicious. The part that stood out the most was the service. We had Austin, a younger guy, as our waiter. He was excellent with his knowledge of the menu, what his favorites were, and consistently coming back to check on us. Bottom line: Multiple components of this restaurant will have me coming back and put this toward the top of my sushi list!
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Kathleen T.

My husband and I enjoyed the food and found the portions to be quite large. We will be dining here again despite the extremely rude hostess. I'm not sure why she's working there since she seems to dislike her job and the patrons.
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Kate H.

I think it's funny that "meh" is an option on Yelp. Cause there isn't a better way to some up Pl8. I just wasn't impressed! The decor is unique, so that's cool. It looks like the light fixtures came from a church. The food was nothing to rave about though. I split one of the special entree dishes and a plate of maki rolls with my husband, and I mean, it wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. And for the price, I kind of wanted it to be great. I also got a pretentious vibe from our waiter. Maybe that effected my overall feeling.
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Lilo 8.

Went here for lunch. The service was great, but the sushi was awful. It really was not good. We ordered several different types and they were all very bland. Ordered the crab rangoon sticks, oh wow were those gross. I will say that the sesame chicken I ordered was pretty tasty. I would go back to try their main dishes, but never again with the sushi.
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Jeff S.

Earlier this spring we were hunting out an outdoor patio for an afternoon lunch in the ridiculous warm March weather. After striking out at the Onion Pub due to a private event renting out the entire patio my fiancÃ©e remember that PL8 had a few tables outside. Hardly the same setting as the Onion's private pond (at PL8 you face the parking lot) and based on my previous 2 star review not the same level of excitement to eat there. But we had been looking for an excuse to try eating here again as we always hoped they would capture some of Ben Pao's excellence, which it still misses the mark on. We found we both liked our food a bit better on the second trip, but the roll I got as an appetizers still below average IMO. The freshness of the fish is just not there, so if we do return I'll just stick with cooked entrees.
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Brett F.

Hate the name, love the rest. While I know I've already mildly insulted the business by mocking its dumb name (there I go again...) I assure you I won't insult the great work they've done here both in service and decor by making a "well, Pl8 is a good restaurant... for being in the suburbs" comment. Pl8 is a good restaurant. Period. Really impressive stuff going on here. From the hip ambiance that is far more Sunda than P.F. Chang's, to the notable - and expansive - menu that boasts a myriad of Asian delights, there's a lot to take in at Pl8 and even more to like. Starters of perfectly crisp and light King Crab Gyoza and a lightly sake-miso dressed bowl of Big Eye Tuna and Avocado Sumiso apps perfectly highlighted exactly what to expect throughout the remainder of our meal. Well-executed, visually appealing, expertly layered flavors. Score! Great 'must trys' can also be found in the smoky and delightful Mei-ji Shrimp, the perfectly sinful - and my favorite - Mongolian Beef, or, lest I forget to mention... the SUSHI! Tons of sashimi, nigiri and maki options abound at Pl8. My California native dining partner went full sushi for her meal and loved every spicy super white tuna bite. Take that as a ringing endorsement, trust me. There are high marks all around For this new cute gem I've found I think it's good I think it's great But worst name award still goes to Pl8
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Steve S.

I really wanted to like this resturant, but for the price it just didn't get there. California rolls are so big you could not come close to eating in one bite, rice seemed a little staleOrdered the Kung PO chicken, it was mostly mushrooms, green and red papers, none of which I care for. Flavor was just ok, but really had higher expectations. The hundred or so led lights above our table were too bright for my liking and not dimable. I may try again, but a little expensive to experiment.......
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John A.

Barrington needed a restaurant like this. Great food, clean presentations, and a hip atmosphere. Sriracha spicy shrimp is the best dish I've had. Sushi is above average although pieces are small. Can't wait to return.
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Adam D.

Comfortable, and dare I say romantic? The food was amazing, simple and delicious. The staff was a delight as well. The waiter was talkative, but not to talkative. He was attentive, and respectful. He was able to suggest things for our dinner I hadn't given thought to, and seemed very willing to give his opinion and knowledge of the food and drinks available. It was too cold to sit outside, but it the inside had a unique layout and vibe. Perfect for a sit down dinner with friends, or a calm and collected date night.
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Jasmine S.

Lunch on a Wed - quiet time for this restaurant - here is what I found: Genmai tea is real good: - loose tea leave and real toast rice - very flavorful - good presentation Ma Da-i nigiri is real fresh - thick slices can wrap around the rice Tuna Roll - generous amount of tuna for an ordinary item on the menu Spicy Scallop Hand Roll - expect small/ground-up scallop; but it came with big scallop that sliced thinner to layer evenly in the roll - that scallop is very fresh. Spicy sauce is a smooth spice/mayo blend - scallop taste is undisturbed. Recommend this place. Wish I can try the Uni but it needs 24 HR advance notice :)
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Tiffany T.

Considering that they used my previous review for a billboard on Rt 14, I wish I could bring happier news about our most recent D8 at Pl8, but alas, I cannot. Is the food still good? Yes, the food is still good. But, service is also a big part of a restaurant experience, and the last time we dined at Pl8 the service left us with much to be desired. We called a few weeks in advance for a party of 8 for a birthday dinner and requested the round table in the corner on the right side when you first come around the corner into the bar. We were told that "they don't reserve specific tables, but they would see what they could do." Fair enough, although I'm not sure why a specific table can't be reserved. It's not like George Clooney may stop by tonight and ask for his favorite booth or something - we are in Barrington, you know - not Manhattan. Fast forward a few weeks and we call to confirm our reservation and ask about the table. Now we are told (by a rather haughty individual) that "someone else asked for that table a few weeks before you did.". This is obviously a bit of a surprise since we were told before that specific tables are NOT reserveable. When asked about this, Miss Haughty made up some laughable excuse that they told us that "because they thought the other party would cancel, therefore they told us the previous story because we didn't think it would matter." Huh? This makes no sense whatsoever, and frankly it left a bad taste in our mouth, as being lied to tends to do. Did we still have a good time? Yes - it's not the end of the world. But, I did check out the party that miraculously reserved the table I wanted so far in advance of me, and I didn't see George Clooney anywhere. So, Pl8, not to be an ingr8, but may I say that your hostess may like to misst8 or is deadw8. Put that on your next billboard.
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John H.

As an asian-cusine novice, I continue to enjoy the new treats. The staff is friendly and will happily recommend a course. The freshness and presentation add to the experience. Makes me want to fly to Kyoto.
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Brandon B.

Great Food, but dont except them to answer thier phone for carry out. Going to order carry out go else where, but if you feel like dinning I have not got a bad meal yet. Now if they would just answer the phone they would get a 4 star in my book.
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Mike S.

Was looking for a new Asian fusion restaurant and found the reviews on Yelp helpful so I wanted to leave my take. Made a 7:45pm reservation which was honored promptly. Loved the look of the decor upscale and trendy. Drinks and food were very good and price was reasonable. The only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars was food came out alittle slower then I would have expected. Will defiantly visit again.
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Louis M.

Have been there twice and the food has been well prepared, fresh and delicious.
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TheBean E.

Pl8 is close to our home, so on an extremely cold night last week we ventured out. We've been there before, and enjoyed it well enough but it had been a while due to the price/value. I'm happy to be spendy once in a while, but I do feel it's a bit overpriced here. My issue is not with that, however. I can read a menu and decide if the price point is acceptable before I order. What I cannot do, is predict that the fire alarm will go off moments after our meal arrives. And go off it did, sending what appeared to be the manager or owner rushing around to tell us there was no fire. But you know, those things are painfully loud. And it went on for 15 minutes AFTER I looked at my watch, which was an incredulous several minutes after it began. We can thank Barrington Countryside FPD for that, but that's another story. When the din finally ended, we were ordering dessert and asked whether it would be "gratis" due to the alarm essentially ruining our meal. No reply. And of course, when we got the check, it was for the full pop, appetizers, drinks, and dessert along with meals. I think that's lousy customer service. If the manager did not have the "power" to do offer something in a case like that, the place is not run properly. I've had that happen in other restaurants ( we admittedly dine out a lot) and have always had some generous offer of compensation. So even though this is the closest restaurant to our home, I really don't think we'll be back. We certainly didn't feel valued. The place only had 5-6 other groups in it, too.
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Jason W.

PL8 was a breath of fresh air in the Asain dining experience. The entire place was hip, from the light fixtures, to the sunken bar with petrified wood stools, it just looked cool to walk into. This is a great spot for a date. They offer sushi as well as traditional Chinese fare, so the clientele has a nice mixture of ages. I am partial to old world Chinese food and theirs hit the spot. From the pot stickers to the peanut noodles, the apps were delish. The beef dish that I ordered had great cuts of meat, a large portion of veggies and a tasty sauce. The noodles were spicy and different from pretty much any other noodle dish that I have ever had (in a good way). Quite an enjoyable experience overall!
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Rick M.

Nice environment. Great design. Intriguing menu. Kung Pau beef. Great! very tender and tasty. Crunchy garlic shrimp kind of dry and disappointing. Sweet and sour fish a hit. Huge portion! Hand grenade rolls very good.
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Troy M.

Overpriced or portions too small: pick one. Went there a few times and the chef boasted of their portion size, which is 2/3 that of a normal Asian restaurant, if not less. Their carry out portion filled only half of a small to-go container. The food is good quality but they haven't found their niche. $15 entrees are the same lunch or dinner, no free appetizer, spring roll or cup of soup. They will be out of business soon if they don't either cut their prices $3 across the board OR increase portions by 50%. For a much better experience try Heng Weng in Palatine or the famous Plum Garden in McHenry.
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Samantha R.

I went for lunch by myself awhile ago and had a great experience. I had hibiscus tea to drink and went right for the sushi for lunch. Crunchy lobster roll and a volcano roll. The volcano roll has honey mustard drizzle on it, which is incredibly unique and delicious. I wish I could go there more often. Pat was my server, and he was incredibly nice. Comp'ed my drink and gave me a big box of almond cookies after my meal. Atmosphere was nice, too. Very hip and modern, but no obnoxious music. Very nice place, I will be going back.
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Chris B.

Not going to lie. I'm a BIG fan of the Chinese food. Which is why I wonder about this place. The food is marginal, although about 34% more than most Chinese restaurants. they do have a few things that are kinda cool- like a bar that makes you feel like your squatting on a tree stump but that dosent make up for the lame Wonton soup they slop at you. The sushi is not rolled well,and even simple dishes like come out tasting like you offered the cook from Denny's a night job. Keep Trying PL8
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Lindsay H.

Food was fantastic. Our waiter, Patrick was on top of his game. Flavors were savory and drinks were unique. Portion sizes were perfect. Prices were good.
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Art V.

Another gem in the burbs! Hip and trendy. Definitely a place you tell your friends to check out. Love sitting at the bar. It's very low to the ground and the bartender is somewhat below you. Needs a better beer menu. With a place like this in the city you'd expect a solid craft beer menu..solid date spot as well. Service and food all great.
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Marianne A.

I don't venture out this far but we had gone to see a movie at the AMC theater 10 minutes away and we wanted to try a new place, Asian-fusion sounded good. Walking in the space has a strange shape to it, bar area in the center with tables surrounding it. The restaurant kind of throws you off because the lighting is pretty bright, and it was a bit loud because it was a Saturday night. We ordered edamame and the spicy lovers roll for appetizers, along with an excellent Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. The maki roll was really not spicy at all but the quality and amount of salmon was very good- for $6. The orange peel chicken was ok ($10$ it came with a side of rice- it would've been better crispier. My chicken pad Thai ($10) was not good. At all. The noodles were not al dente, tasteless- almost watery. The bits of chicken were very bland as well. I couldn't get past 4 bites and ordered another sushi roll- the tuna and avocado- which was fine, though my date was pretty much done eating by the time it arrived. The service was ok. We appreciated that they had interesting Valentine's Day specials like themed cocktails, surf and turf, and red nori rolls. I'm giving this place 2 stars really for the portion sizes, prices, and wine. But for an "Asian-fusion"/Americanized restaurant you're better off at Big Bowl in Shaumburg.
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nicole h.

Pl8 is Gr8! In all seriousness though, it is. Pl8, situated in a stereotypically snobby luxury "strip mall" in Barrington, is simply genius. Asian fusion. At really reasonable prices. Done impeccably well. With super affordable drinks to boot. We ordered LITERALLY everything. Rolls, sashimi, calamari "2 ways," pad thai, the shrimp basil special, banana wontons... The vast majority of the food we were served was on par with the best, most innovative Asian fusion we'd ever had. Our server (Julie) was sweet, fun, prompt, and simply delightful. Great chic indoor dining room, even better outdoor dining space. Food synopsis: Snow crab roll with honey wasabi drizzle. Need I say more?! The basil shrimp is the BOMB. The sashimi samplers are SUPER reasonable, SUPER fresh, and awesome. The pad thai was just ok. The pear martini's AMAZING. Suggestion for guests (and proprietors): The specials are on a chalkboard immediately upon entry and they're easy to miss. The hostess may mention the specials in passing. Awkward as it may be, take a moment on your way to your table and study them. They're fresh. They're delicious. I highly recommend them.
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Shawn K.

The food is tasty. I recommend the crab Rangoon chop sticks for an appetizer than the pepper steak. The sushi is not the best but I like that the bar is separated from the main dining room. It's a sunken sushi bar :) I like the fact that they support local farmers produce.
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Anna D.

We love this place. My husband and I used to go when I was pregnant and we always found something on the menu "pregnancy friendly" and since our baby was born (she is 3 months old now) we've been there with her and the service is always excellent, the staff is very attentive and helpfull and the food now even better (at least to me, once now I'm able to eat everything on the menu). Great place to go for lunch an dinner. Prices are right, ambiance is great. Good job Pl8!!!
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Brenda N.

The 7 Flavor Chicken is absolutely incredible! It is sweet and very spicy - the crunchy chicken is a great texture. Highly recommend this dish - but beware, it is spicy!
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Kris L.

We went back to Pl8 on Saturday because we needed a pear martini and some tasty asian fare. We started with a spicy tuna roll which was not the most adventurous selection or execution. We also had potstickers which were piping hot and served with a dilicious vinager-soy-scallion sauce, they were excellent. My wife had the shredded garlic beef with scallions and I had to try the spicy chili fish based on the raves. My wife liked her beef dish but it didn't stand out to her in any way. We both loved the chili fish though. The whitefish was cooked to soft, moist and tender perfection and I almost never say that about fish. It comes with bamboo, snow peas, smoked tofu and blackened little chili peppers. If I could make one change I would say the chef should capture the chili flavors but should not put in the tiny, hot, dried and scorched chili peppers in the dish because everyone picks them out. Try a signature cocktail like the Barringtini order one of the classics like Kung Pao, Mongolian Beef or the amazing Chili Fish and you will have a great time.
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Patty S.

Came here on a Friday for a business lunch and I was pleasantly surprised. The outside didn't look like much since it was in a shopping center and didn't give it any distinction. If you didn't know what you were looking for, you might miss it. The inside was modern with dramatic decorations such as a wall that looks like the side of a shipping container. My lunch companion and I shared edamame, potstickers, hand grenade, crunchy lobster, and pepper road. The edamame and potstickers were very ordinary - it's something you expect all Japanese restaurants to serve and don't really mess up. The thing that I do appreciate is the size of the maki pieces. They weren't these ridiculously gigantic pieces that you can't fit in your mouth and with so many ingredients that you can't really taste the flavor of the fish. These were nice, bite size pieces that you could manage and taste the star of the show. All the rolls we ordered were good and the pricing is inline with every other sushi restaurant that I've been to. If I was in the area, I would definitely go back!
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Matt B.

We went for the first time this past Friday and had a great experience. Excellent service, great food in a cool atmosphere not typical for the NW burbs. It is obvious to me the owners are paying attention to past negative reviews and adjusting accordingly. We found portions were large at a very reasonable price. Dragon noodles were plentiful and delicious with large shrimp. Well spiced too, not dumbed down. The wine, beer and sake lists were small but diverse and interesting, telling me the owners care about the overall experience. Unlike so many suburban Asian restaurants that put the usual grocery store stuff on their lists. Chong Ching soup was enough for 4 people. Very different and interesting dish. We real can't say enough good things about our first experience and can't wait to go back to try more dishes.
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Kathleen L.

The atmosphere is fun, service is excellent. Ordered the wild rice noodles and they were doughy and carb-o-licious. They didn't have a whole lot of flavor tho, I ordered them to be made spicy. They came out not spicy at all so the waitress gave me chili paste which bumped up the flavor. My husband ordered the mix n match tempura which we would NOT recommend. We also shared a delicious sushi roll (can't remember the name) , it came with honey mustard drizzled over it and it was amazing. We will be back to sit at the bar and enjoy some sushi for sure. And try their Lychee Martini!
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Lynn C.

This was my third visit to Pl8. The first two visits were very memorable. Both the food and service were great. The last time the food was still great but the service was subpar. They literally started closing down the restaurant while we were still eating. Chairs were put on top of tables, the waiter asked for our salt shakers. we were told we could not get coffee because the kitchen was closed before we finished eating. This might be understandable if we arrived shortly before closing but we arrived at 8 to a restaurant that closed at 9! There were still people at the bar when we left..earlier than we wanted to. All in all, not a great experience.
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Laura C.

Wasn't impressed at all! Won't go back.
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Bobby L.

I'll give it to them that they have great atmosphere but they may have spent too much time on the looks at not enough time on the food. I had a couple different maki rolls and their "crab Rangoon chopsticks". It's not the worst sushi i've ever had but it wasn't too far away. Crab Rangoon was bland.......maybe just not what I expected. Staff was nice.
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Lyn W.

Great wide noodles, I asked for extra veggies! Super tasty hot and sour soup too!
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Chrisa H.

Went for the first time on a Friday night (yesterday) with friends. The decor is nice. Our waitress brought our drinks - yummy blood orange martini, but my friends had the lychee and it was bitter, yuck - and took our appetizer order, then ignored us for nearly 30 minutes. We had to flag her down to get another round of drinks and place our dinner order. We had the carpaccio and tempura apps and the carpaccio was pretty good - a bit heavy on the olive oil, but the fish was very fresh - and the tempura was fine. Nothing special. For dinner we shared a poke salad which was seriously overdressed and had only one raggedy piece of fish on it, the crunchy lobster roll which was tasty, and the spicy garlic noodles, which had neither spice nor garlic, unless you count pre-packaged, toasted bits of garlic as the garlic. One friend ordered the miso soup as well but it was so watery and tasteless she sent it back. All in all, for the price, I'd rather go to PF Changs for Chinese and Tokio Sake for sushi. Too bad - we have so few restaurants in Barrington, I was hoping for a great new place here in town. But I don't see myself going back.
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Brian S.

PL8. This is one of the best higher end Asian Cuisine joints in the NW Burbs. Sadly there are not many Asian places to compare it to in the burbs as opposed to the plethora you encounter in the city so it is not difficult with a little effort to be one of the better Asian restaurants in the burbs. I dine at pl8 on monthly basis. I keep going because the food is consistent and I am always pleased by the service. I always know I am getting something fresh. The quality of the sushi is always top tier. Quick picks guaranteed to be enjoyed: Fireworks Salmon Roll, Kung Pao, the veggie spring rolls, and the fried rice is awesome not greasy very light for fried rice. For desert the lemon ginger cheesecake is to die for it is made for them by Ambrosia which is a french bakery in the same shopping center they are located. I think the price of everything is perfect if anything a bargain.
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K K.

We held a private fundraising event on the patio. First the service was excellent. They were set up and ready to go when we arrived. They were extremely helpful with accomodating our last minute changes and serviced our guests well throughout the dinner. It was a beautiful night and the setting could not have been better. The food was excellent. We had so many compliments on how delicious the food was and how full they were. We did a family style service and had more than enough food to go around. We chose to host the event at PL8 because we enjoy the atmosphere, service and food ourselves. It is one of our regular places to meet and dine. Creative dishes and drinks that are always fun and delicious. We also find the prices reasonable. Overall a great evening with our private party and many great dinners there on our own.
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Dave C.

We dine at Pl8 all the time and the food has always been top-notch. I had the best sushi roll ever here just the other night. Couldn't tell you exactly what all was in it, but there were like 15 ingredients and they all added up to DEEE-licious! Beef Lo Mein was great, Cashew Chicken was great, Sweet and Sour fish was tasty, Calamari is excellent, and the interior decor is cool, too. Well worth a try.
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B Z.

We were looking for something new, something different, but at the same time hoping for fun and delish. This place delivered on all fronts. Restaurant was packed tonight, so we opted to eat dinner at the bar. Great fun. We got a bottle of white, potstickers and started perusing the menu. Got way too much and now have seem to be set for the weekend's dining, everything was absolutely delicious. Service was attentive, but not annoying. Perfection. We WILL be back very soon. Great find.
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Lauren S.

Absolutely wonderful! I went to Pl8 while visiting my parents out in the suburbs last night, and I honestly wish that there was one in the city so that I could visit more regularly (i.e., tomorrow night). We started out with the Chong Ching Noodle Soup for the table (4 of us) and it was completely out of this world. I want this recipe... apparently it's like hotpot. We finished it all - I think that this would be a great meal for 2 people to share. For entrees, my boyfriend and I both got the Spicy Chili Fish after rave reviews, and we weren't let down. Just delicious. Large portions; I took home half of it. Service was great. Our waitress was very sweet and hospitable; she humored my dad, who I will admit can be a bit much.... Delicious and fun for the whole family :)
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Mardi T.

I was so happy to find a cute date spot that serves good food too! Pl8 is really reasonably priced, has a lot of menu offerings, and good sized portions. The dining room isn't big - so remember to make a reservation on weekends. They have a cute little sunken bar area that is helpful for grabbing a drink if there is a wait. The servers are knowledgeable and friendly. We had a bunch of plates and shared them - the crab rangoon chop sticks were great! So was the Kung Pao chicken (they ask how spicy you want it- nice touch). The pot stickers were a good starter too. If you are in the area and looking for Asian - check it out :)
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Dale Z.

This place is great! The service was fantastic. The servers were knowledgeable about the menu and were able to give great suggestions. The menu is pretty cool as well-- very diverse and lots to choose from, even my wife, who is typically very hard to please at Asian places was happy! We had the spring rolls for an appetizer and they were good. I had the Sesame Chicken and my wife had one of the Thai Noodle dishes, both were large portions, and every bite left you wanting more. We took our 2 year old son, and even though there is no childrens menu, we ordered him the sweet and sour chicken, and he loved it.. actually, we all loved it.. The sauce was great! My favorite part was the Maki roll. I had the Dragon and it was AMAZING! Maybe the best roll I have ever had.. It was HUGE! The flavors went together very nicely and it was super fresh. We had dessert, even though we were already full.. It was presented nicely and tasted great! The place is set up very nicely, my favorite touch is the petrified wood stools at the bar.. awesome touch! I intend on going back several more times and would suggest you do the same!
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TLynne S.

So disappointed in this restaurant. The service was horrible - the waiter was so not interested in serving us, but the bus boys were so excited to clear our plates they kept reaching in and grabbing plates that we were still eating from. The food is AVERAGE at best; even the waiter kept pointing out that the menu was changing the next day and getting rid of the dishes that were not good....; Beef was chewy, seasoning underwhelming on everything. Best dish of the night was the green beans appetizer. Again, so disappointed....Barrington could really use a top notch restaurant so I don't have to drive to the city every time I want to eat out, but this isn't it.
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John F.

My sister and I visited for lunch today. We really enjoyed it. We stayed to the Chinese side of the menu and had pot stickers as an appetizer. We really liked them. A very flavorful sauce came with them. For an entrÃ©e we tried a few things to sample a bit of everything. We tried the Sesame Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken, and Chicken Fried Rice. We really liked them all and would order them all again! We are eager to try other things on the menu and will be more adventurous next time! The dessert menu was so tempting. We simply had no more room for it! Next time for sure. Portions were large and we came home with at least another meal. You won't leave there hungry. We even ordered some items to take to a family member who couldn't join us. The staff was professional, informative and very friendly! Very willing to answer any questions we had. We will visit again very soon I'm sure! Well worth a visit and a return to try new things the next time!
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Andrea F.

This was my first time at PL8 and I'm a fan! The place has a cool downtown vibe with hip music playing in the back ground, the decor is gorgeous!! The bar is awesome here, it's going to be my new favorite place to sit and try some more of those awesome martinis (barringtini is a must). I love that every wine listed is offered by the glass and bottles are all under $40.00 and there are some great selections. The crab rangoon chop sticks and the hand grenade were delicious and the chocolate banana wontons were to die for! Thanks PL8 for taking such good care of us, we'll be back!!
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Kathy F.

So loud the waitress delivered our drinks and mine was a martini. Fine, but I ordered a green tea. She took care of this and on to the food. We had the calamari two ways and to my surprise the grilled calamari was much better than the fried! I had the pad thai with shrimp and my husband had a fish/bean/curry. The pad thai was good and almost a surplus of shrimp but very delicate flavors--same with the fish dish. Dessert was AMAZING. I mean, mochi, right? But this was so fresh and delicious, one mango, one tiramisu and one chocolate and coconut. We also shared the grilled pineapple which is pretty much my new favorite food. So five stars for dessert but three for entrees and not the most attentive service.
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A C.

After writing my review I received a courtesey phone call from the manager at pl8 to personally apologize to me for our bad experience and to offer me a $25.00 gift card and invite us back to the restaurant. I very much appreciate this kind of service. My husband and I are planning on trying to eat there again sometime soon. :-)
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Andrew W.

Absolutely best Asian food anywhere! Love the people and the food! Great downtown feel, but in the burbs!
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Yakuza G.

We frequent PL8 fairly often. The food is fresh, the service very good, and the atmosphere upbeat. My wife loves the Thai Basil Shrimp - which, while spicy, won't knock you out with its hotness. I like the Dry Szechwan Beef, and the Pad Thai. We typically choose the Szechwan Green Beans as an appetizer - they are cooked to a point where they are still a bit crisp. We've not yet been disappointed. The U-shaped bar has a large-screen TV, but it is situated so it does not distract from the dining portions of the layout.
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Luke S.

Nice modern style bar...good food
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Judy C.

Was at PL8 on Friday night. Great service, atmosphere and food. I had the Seven flavor chicken and my mom had the Mongolian Beef. Both were great. We had one of the special deserts (Chocolate Molten Cake) and it was to die for. This is not your typical Chinese restaraunt so if you're looking for free egg rolls and soup your not going to find it here. More of a downtown feel restaraunt with unique tastes and flavors. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
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Lisa S.

This was the second time I was here. It's just OK. Nothing to rave about. We had edamame, really can't screw that up and the Calamari Two Ways which we chose to have one way, wok seared. The calamari was fine, but EXTREMELY salty!! Wow, there's a heavy hand in the kitchen with the salt!! My friend had the spicy sushi platter and I had a sashimi assortment. Again, nothing to rave about, just ok. The prices are on the high side considering the food is average. I had a small bottle of San Pellegrino which they charged me $4....now that's a bit ridiculous, don't ya think? I think I'll save my sushi outings for when I'm downtown. Seadog in Wicker Park is the BOMB....great food, great prices and BYOB with no corking fees =)
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Sean J.

I'm happy we found a great Asian place in Barrington! Pl8 has been open for two years but I just found it this weekend. Great Asian food in the burbs!
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Christine R.

When we walked in, we were greeted by a lady who shared the history of the restaraunt and chefs. She was a pleasant way to begin the perfect meal. Our waitress explained, in detail, the specials and how all the food was prepared. Friendly, knowledgable, and delightful. She shared her favorites and the hottest sellers, as this was our first time. When she told us the food was stand alone, she wasn't bragging, she was just telling the truth. From the appetizer, (Shark Tooth) to our basil shrimp dish, to the molten chocolate desert, all was perfect. Cannot wait to go back and try something else from their huge variety of dishes. This place is a must if you like Asian Food.
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Bill S.

I had lunch here and wasn't overly impressed but the dinner that I had last night was good , good wait staff , Spicy tuna rolls where very good , the Pad Tai was average, and the basil garlic chicken was good I ordered with out mushrooms but came with them anyway ( no big deal) had to ask for rice as it was a little portion with out it , the atmosphere of the restaurant was very good . I think its a little pricey for what you get but all in all we enjoyed ourselves and probably will come back.
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Ryan L.

I've been to this restaurant several times and each time gets better. I've brought friends and family and have to say this is a new favorite. The sushi is very fresh and reasonably priced...not sure how someone can compare this place to sushi station...Pl8 blows that away! The staff was very prompt and friendly. The bartender remembered not just my name from two weeks back but also the gentleman sitting next to me. I would highly recommend this restaurant!!
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Teresa M.

This was my 4th time at Pl8 and it was great, as usual. I lived in Asia for 9 years and the food at Pl8 is as close as it gets to the real thing. Waitstaff, food, atmosphere---fantastic. I will be back.
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Dana H.

I like this place. I like that it kind of has a little bit of a older-set bar feel (yes I fall into that category) and yet families can come along too! I like the food and I like the staff. I have been twice since I discovered it.
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Russell B.

Great Asian food. Upscale,
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chris s.

We had such high hopes for this place (Barrington is a culinary wasteland) that we actually went 3 different times as we live near by. Unfortunately, we have to check this place off our list. Here is the scoop: All dishes super salty and laced with "liquid smoke." Chicken dishes are stringy and dry. Average service, some servers seems disinterested. Nice decor. Overall, all of the dishes we had are just average and are missing that something extra. This place misses the mark and is trying to be something that it isn't. Here is hoping that the next restaurant that moves into Barrington will save us from our ongoing quest to find great food out here in 60010! :-)
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M C.

One of the better options for dinner in the NW burbs, did take out, but the inside looked nice and was filling up around 7pm on a Sat, the take out was ready on time, they checked the order for accuracy while I paid and everything was good when we got home and had dinner, would go back again for take out and even dine in at an outdoor table when it gets nicer out
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Tom G.

The food was excellent - we had Sesame Chicken and a Vietnamese beef dish. The service was very helpful and prompt. The staff appears well-trained and supervised. This is a place we will visit again, and soon.
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Liz B.

I thought this place was great! We ordered nigiri and sashimi and rolls and all turned out great - the white tuna roll was especially good! Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly and did not hurry us along. The place was pretty full when we went on a thursday night - the decor is OK... a little cheesy alas we are in the suburbs.
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Sandra S.

I was completely underwhelmed by this restaurant. I went there with a friend on a Friday night. I skipped the hot dishes entirely and went straight for the sushi menu. Unfortunately, they only offer a limited selection of rolls. I ordered the classic Philadelphia roll and a tuna avocado roll. The Philly Roll was terrible. The smoked salmon was of very poor quality. The whole thing tasted like Philadelphia Cream Cheese Brand Salmon spread. The tuna was of better quality, but not by much. Otherwise, the rice and avocado were fresh. I also ordered the wanton/banana/chocolate dessert. I almost sent it back. Each wonton had a teaspoon of banana and a half a teaspoon of grainy chocolate. Their only saving grace is the friendly waitstaff. Honestly, skip it.
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kit k.

Great food, great value and a very cool atmoshpere...Where else do you get that? No where Go Here
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Vicki K.

This place is defnitely just a shrug of the shoulders and "Meh...it's okay". If a friend suggested meeting there, I'd go, but it's not a place that I would request to go to. The food is okay, but not to die for. I had the Spicey Chili fish, which was good....it just needed more flavor, all's I could taste was the heat. My husband had the Barrington sashimi platter and it was okay, have had better. For appetizer we had our standard edamame which was standard, and we also had the tuna/avocado somthing....very small portion and pretty much tasteless. The service could stand some improvement. It was interesting that all's I saw were male waiters. The decor is kind of schizophrenic....There's big glass jars filled with matchstick boxes.....don't know what that's about....then a piece of driftwood with some metallic fish.....and then what looks to be a railroad car with "China ...something"......not sure what the theme is supposed to be.....I never really care about the decor as long as the food is good, but this stood out as "what?"
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Tracy D.

I went to PL8 for my birthday lunch back in Nov. 2012 with my mother and my teenage daughter. We ALL love sushi. The service was perfect! Our waiter was fun and extremely knowlegeable about everything on the menu. I found their menu a little bit extreme, almost like they were trying too hard to be different. However, the food was very good. We all agreed that we enjoyed the food but that there are 1-2 other places we enjoy a bit more. It's definitely worth a visit - but bring lots of money. It is on the high end as far as prices go.
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Wendy L.

This place has been open a little over a year now. Hand's down fantastic sushi, at incredible prices. Some reviewers are saying the price is high - not sure where they go - this is the best quality sushi at around $10-$13/roll I've been to in Illinois! When I say $10, that's for the unique rolls, not the old stand by's of Philly Rolls, California, etc. Those are even less! The sushi chef has the old stand by's, but if you want something a little more out of the ordinary, this place has it all. We were told they are having monthly specials, so we're looking forward to heading back in March! Great wine list, and you don't break the bank ordering a bottle of wine - no bottle is over $40! The corkage fee is a little over the top, but when you see how inexpensive their wine is, can KIND of understand why. We were ecstatic to see that they also served the hand grenade appetizer - our all time favorite, and it didn't disappoint at pl8. The desserts were also unique - our favorite was the wonton wrapped cheese cake with fresh strawberries and drizzled in a chocolate/strawberry/ginger sauce - the absolute best way to end such a fabulous meal. The dÃ©cor is great - downtown atmosphere right here in the burbs. Must have a reservation - went really early, and it was mobbed by the time we left. I can't imagine what the wait must be if you don't have a reservation. Pl8 is definitely going to be our go-to sushi place moving forward!
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Don W.

Second visit to Pl8 this week with friends and family. We enjoyed several of the appetizers plus the fabulous spider roll. Sat outside in pleasant surroundings. Service was fine. Outrageously overpriced cocktails. A smallish ordinary non-premium vodka martini was $11. Easily found at other fine Barrington area restaurants for much less, and a more generous size. Go for the food, but if you order adult beverages, be prepared for sticker shock.
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Carl A.

Our first trip on Sunday night. Good service, nice decor, food hit and miss, We had 4 dishes. Kung Pao which was pretty good, Pad Thai which was all noodles and nothing else including flavor, sushi which was fresh and nice and Spicy Chili Fish which was excellent. Place is welcome in the burbs but has some work to do.
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Megan P.

Let me tell you, I am very picky when it comes to sushi and asian cuisine in general. My boyfriend made reservations for us here as recommended by a friend and I have to say I was very hesitant. Turns out, it was the best sushi I've ever had. We ordered a bottle of wine to share, enjoyed the peanuts at our table (which were incredible) and ordered one entree and several sushi rolls to share. Everything was top notch. We got dessert on top of all this and our bill was still under $60. We are planning on going back on an upcoming date-night.
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P C.

I dine at pl8 often and am constantly finding new favorites. As some other reviewers have mentioned, the specials are really worth a try - I especially like the special maki, as they are usually very creative and delicious. The sushi is VERY fresh and generous portions are served. I always request the low-sodium soy sauce, so the sushi and maki do not taste salty. The chinese entrees are quite different from your typical chinese fare, and although the standards (kung pao chicken,orange peel, etc) are delicious, my favorites are the more unique offerings like Mei-ji Shrimp (stir fried shrim p and fresh asparagus)and Dry Stir fried Shredded beef (wok friend been strips with finger bamboo and scallions). My son prefers the Mongolian Beef, and my daughter, the Chicken fried rice. When asked if they would prefer take out from another restaurant, they insist on pl8 because the food tastes fresher and less greasy. I talked to the manager about this last time I was in and I was told that only the highest quality ingredients are used in the dishes - free range chicken, top grade beef, fresh vegetables. The Ching Chong Noodle soup and spicy chili fish are also worth mentioning because the white fish used in these dishes is quite delicious and complimented by the selected ingredients. The appetizers are unique with something to fit every taste. Again, my kids prefer the pot stickers- which are great.. But my favorite has to be the tuna and avocado sumiso (big eye tuna and avocado in a light soy-miso sauce), and my all time favorite, the hand grenades (make sure to eat it all in one bite to get the advantage of combination of flavors). You will also find fresh fruit and other ingredients in the cocktails and drink offerings. Care is taken that these are imaginative and tasty. I appreciate the fact that the wine is very reasonably priced, with no bottle over $40. Desserts are also good with some new offerings that are great, especially the wonton wrapped cheese cake with fresh strawberries and drizzled in a chocolate sauce. The kids love the chocolate banana wontons and traditional mochi. The decor is fabulous - very cool vibe, especially for the suburbs. The staff is friendly and responsive. If something is not right, the management is happy to fix the problem directly and to your satisfaction. Pl8 is very kid friendly and welcomes families. Be sure to make a reservation - especially Friday and Saturday nights. There is not a big waiting area - and some weekends can have an hour or more wait for a table. I love this restaurant - and everyone that I have recommended to try it has been very pleased as well.
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Karen P.

Visited for the first tonight (New Year's Eve). We (2 adults and a child) were promptly seated though 15 minutes early for our reservation. We ordered the calamari and snow crab roll for our appetizers. The sushi roll was great. The grilled portion of the calamari was very tasty. The fried portion was okay. I ordered the shrimp Pad Thai for my entree despite many reviewers on this site saying to pass on it. I should have listened. Bland and generic is the only way to describe it. I have had much better for less money. My husband ordered chicken fried rice. His comment was "it is flavorless and dry". There is no medium. Just spicy or bland which is sad because the presentation and the quickness of service is great. We also ordered the stir fried green beans which were good. My husband had a pomegranate-lime drink and I had the ginger ale. Both drinks were good. We enjoyed the decor and politeness of the server. Probably would not suggest that anyone dine with children under 12 there and I am not sure I would go back as I just was not blown away by the food.
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Kristen N.

I had lunch here once with a friend and mostly liked the food (except the pad thai; worst I have ever had), so she got my husband and I a gift card. Since the weather was so nice last night and Pl8 has outdoor seating (even though you look out at the parking lot it's nicely landscaped around the seating area), we decided to give it a try for dinner. The receptionist wasn't exactly the friendliest, but she seated us right away even though we were a little early for our reservation. They only had 1 waitress (Alici?) serving the outdoor area and she was extremely busy. But, despite the obvious stress she was under, she was fantastic and remained cheerful and attentive the whole evening (we were there for about 2 hours - we took our time since it was such a beautiful night). Since it was my husband's first time there, she took the time to explain the changes they had recently made to their menu, which was very helpful, and to go through the specials and drinks. We ordered the crab rangoon chop sticks (YUM!) for an appetizer and I tried the 9oz. pour of the Cava sparkling wine and it was delicious (came in a cute little carafe, too) - I was afraid it would be too sweet, but it was nice and just dry enough. My husband ordered the Kung Pao "Mix and Match" with shrimp and beef and brown rice. Very fresh tasting, but not spicy at all; more sweet, but very delicious. He ate every bit, but would have liked it spicier. I love sushi, so had the "Biltmore." Also very fresh and perfect portion for me (7 pieces of sushi and 6 pieces of california rolls). I loved that they did not put too much rice under the sushi and just enough wasabi for a nice "kick." We don't usually get dessert, but since we had the gift card, decided to splurge and were glad that we did. We got the cheesecake spring roll - can I just say it was heavenly and really to die for. Sooooo delicious. Great size to share. We really enjoyed ourselves, will thank our friend profusely and will be back!
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Mike M.

Well, started by not having reservation, then got attitude from hostess while manager blamed "computer glitch"?!? Pad Thai was bland but sushi was good. Rich the bartender was friendly and bar area has cool vibe. Server was polite and prompt
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Address : 736 W Northwest Hwy
Barrington, IL, 60010
Phone (847) 382-1988
Website https://www.pl8simplyasian.com
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Opening Hours

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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