I showed up for my reservation at Wok N Fire a few minutes early and had to wait an additional 25 minutes to get a seat, which made me wonder why I set up a reservation in the first place. We ordered our food which was ok. My food was spicy and full of flavor, however my dates was quite bland (despite being a ginger dish) and had a very bad smell. With half empty plates we were asked if we were interested in dessert. We had hardly been seated 30 minutes and were being rushed out of our seats. The food was average, I had no complaints on my meal. However, the wait and then the rush would make me rethink going back to this location of Wok N Fire.
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Lauren K.
Like most people, I had a groupon and wanted to give this place a try. I called to make reservations, showed up right on time (maybe a few minutes early) and had to wait an additional 20 minutes to be seated. So what's the point of making a reservation?? I would have let that go if I was able to go to the bar and get a drink but the place was so packed and the open, free-for-all seating in the bar area made that impossible. Finally we were seated. We ordered drinks and a sushi appetizer. The sushi came out WAY before the drinks did which should have been the other way around. My cucumber drink was pretty good. We put our order in. I decided to get a stir fry dish since it was a stir fry restaurant rather than getting pad thai (which is my go-to dish at other asian places). Our main dishes arrived before we were even done with our sushi!! I was extremely disappointed. Something smelled off right from the beginning. I finally figured out that it was the broccoli giving my entire dish a stinky smell. GROSS!!! I didn't feel like complaining so I just ate the non-smelly parts of my dish. Luckily I didn't get sick the following day but I did go home with a pretty terrible stomach ache. We finished, turned down dessert (probably because I was so stuffed from being rushed from appetizer to main entre) and were given ouR check. We were there for 40 minutes from the time we were seated until the time our check came. That was way too short. Normally I wouldn't complain about quick service, but I felt really rushed and obviously they were doing that since they were behind on reservations and super crowded. Overall, ok sushi, pretty good drinks, bad stir fry, and iffy service. I probably won't be back unless they have another half price groupon. Otherwise it's not worth it. Also, after reading other yelpers...other people have complained of sushi that's too fishy or leaving with stomach aches! That is not a good sign!
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Linda S.
We ate here during their happy hour, and found their selection and prices satisfactory. The food was also good, except the waitress had difficulty gauging how spicy the dishes were going to be - one dish was much spicier and one dish was much milder than described. Nevertheless, we thought the place was worth 3 stars because we did not like the dark atmosphere, funky lighting, and noise level.
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Pradeep D.
Just had dinner with our family of 5 as I had a groupon for the restaurant. Great ambiance but less than average food or service. Almost no choice for vegetarians, so if you are vegetarian Dao Sushi at Burr Ridge Pkwy or PF Chang on 22nd st. is 10 fold better than this place. Most of their sauces and all of their soups are meat based and there is no flexibility in fixing any thing vegetarian for you. They did make vegetable tempura for us which was good. Avocado and cucumber maki rolls were below average with mainly all rice in there. In spite of our repeated requests for chopsticks or little bowls for rolls we did not get them till we were ready to leave. Overall it was a downer and I will not recommend vegetarians to go there. However, great bar and reasonably priced drinks was a plus.
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Matthew B.
Just stopped in for drinks and some sushi. We found the atmosphere at the bar interesting enough but not enough to distract us from the poor quality of the sushi. I would maybe stop in for a drink but not many at their prices. If I have a hankering for sushi I will most definitely stop by DAO which is less than a thousand feet away.
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Michelle S.
love love loved this place! I went with my boyfriend because we had a groupon, so we were not sure what to expect. When we arrived, the outside of the place is very attractive and it was even nicer when we stepped inside. They have super neat lighting all over that changes color every few minutes... makes for such a cool ambiance. We were asked by the hostess if we had a reservation, which we didn't. I was worried that'd be a problem but it wasn't at all. She smiled and said we can have a table in the bar area if that was fine (we prefer bar seating so that was great). Our server, also the bartender promptly greeted us and told us the specials without us asking (love that). I ordered the appletini on special and it was amazing. The server then asked if we had any questions about the menu and was super helpful and attentive the entire time. Our food arrived and was amazing!!! We presented the groupon when our bill arrived, which most of the time is a hassle, however the manager quickly came over and scanned it right at our table. It was a super fun and great experience all around! Will definitely be going back!
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Katie H.
food was great! ambiance-awesome!! definitely will be back
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J H.
Atmosphere is urban-hip, but a a bit strange. There was techno music overhead, then live piano (and singing of Billy Joel songs) from the bar area- which clashed and just made it "noisy". Also had a TV in the bar. Waitress couldn't hear us when we ordered. There was a good selection of drinks. Food was decent, but overpriced. Specialty maki rolls were in the $14-15 range. We chose the "crisp and crunchy" roll...but it was nothing to rave about. Too much "crunch" to actually taste the other ingredients, and the roll fell apart when picked up. Very messy- and I've had better. We shared an entree. It was a good size if you were eating it yourself, but not enough to share. Our bill was $55 for 2 drinks, one maki roll and one entree. This is the kind of place where you go if you wanna be seen in the newest -trendy restaurant. That's just not our thing.
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C G.
I ordered take-out from Wok 'N Fire today. I ordered a Yakitori Beef, a Szechuan Chicken, a Kung Pao Beef, a Spicy California Roll and miso soup. The Yakitori Beef smelled terrible and I couldn't get a bite out of the tough meat--it was inedible! The Kung Pao Beef's beef was really bad--very bland. The Szechuan Chicken was my favorite of all of them, but it was still relatively bland. It did have a really fair amount of spice in it though- usually the "spicy" labeled dishes are lacking. The Spicy California Rolls were okay, but the other sushi places around here are much better! Finally, the miso soup was okay, but I could have easily made it myself, and I bought it for restaurant-quality, and received none.
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Lynn K.
Tonight was my second visit to the Burr Ridge Wok N Fire and the second time my insides want to explode! Is it the MSG? Other people in my party feel the same way. the first time there we ordered 2 rolls, pad Thai and a sesame chicken. Tonight it was Chinese chicken salad, pad Thai and a sweet chicken and broccoli dish. All tasted delicious, but uugghh, we feel bad. Can't say I'll give it a third try...way too painful. Service was cheerful, efficient, water glasses continued to be refilled...no complaints there.
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Kate W.
Came here on a Wednesday night where they had a Girls' Night Out special from 4pm-9pm for $5 Martinis and 1/2 off specialty maki rolls. Made a reservation at 7 and was seated immediately. We picked out the Inky and Papa's Choice Makis but wasn't sure which to pick for the third roll. The waitress suggested the St. Charles since it's one of their most popular rolls and it was a great recommendation since it was my favorite out of the three! It was fried on the outside with shrimp and other stuff in the center and it tasted like fried shrimp with a twist. The rice was soft and came out fresh. I asked for extra ginger and they gladly added a large portion for me. Although the waitress checked on us a few times in the beginning of the meal, she lacked attention towards the end, hence minus one star. I had to ask another server for water and the check. Overall the atmosphere of this franchise is warm and welcoming. Would definitely come again with more number of friends.
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T W.
I'd like to throw up now. Had Asian pear martini, tasted like hotel perfume. Ate chap chae with scallops. The scallops were breaded, decent enough but the sweet potato noodles (usually my favorite) were way too salty from whatever soy sauce they used and mildly undercooked along with the green beans. I was just hungry to eat what I could and now I feel like vomiting it up. Also took waiter a long time to get the bill and when he brought it there was no pen to provide a tip. The experience was not worth returning to.
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Kristin M.
I came here for a lunch date with a fellow yelp enthusiast. The place was pretty empty and the hostess greeted us and we took our seats right away. I love crab Rangoon so we ordered that as an appetizer. For our lunch she ordered the two sushi rolls and I had the lunch special. After we ate we decided to go for this muchi? ice cream. I had never had it before but loved it. I thought the food was pretty good. I'm not exactly a sushi expert but I didn't think it was as good as other sushi places I've had before. Food wise, I would give this place a solid four stars. Service was lacking however. Like I said, the place was empty. I think besides us there were two other tables in the entire restaurant. The way our waitress acted you would of thought she had ten tables to deal with. I don't know maybe I'm a service snob because I was a waitress for so long but she just was very inattentive. While eating she never cleared our bowls from our soup or the plates from our appetizers. She brought me a refill of my diet coke but not one for my friend. When she brought out our meals she just put them on the table and walked away. I don't know but you think a job where you are paid by your service you think you'd try a little harder! Anyways, food was pretty good and service was lacking but I wouldn't be opposed to going back.
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Suzanne Z.
I've gone around a little more now trying sushi, and am less impressed with this place. Service is a little unfriendly, sushi is a little sloppy. I ordered a tempura shrimp roll that had small and non-crispy shrimp in it yesterday. They have lunch specials, but there are better deals in the area too. It's an OK experience, but there are better places, even across the parking lot (i.e. Dao). I would come back if invited, probably that'd be the only way.
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Mantas K.
Labor day evening, i think few servers didnt come in to work today, slow service, feel bad for the girl working so many tables since i was in this business from service side. Drinks took about 30 min from sitting down, drink menu 15 min. Still here waiting for food, i feel they are understaffed today so i will give 3 stars just for today, other experiances were pretty good!
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Gaurav P.
I called today for lunch order but no one picked up 3 times so went there. Apparently server was having her own lunch and don't bother picking up calls. I ordered Lunch entree of Kung Pao Tofu which tastes nothing like Kung pao, no flavor at all. My previous 2 experince had metal and hair found in food so should not have tried today. 3 strikes for this place and I am done.
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Dustin T.
I have been here three times for the happy hour with my parents. I really do not understand why my parents and their friends love this place so much. I have had a lot of Asianese food, and this place just doesn't taste like what it appears to be. Walking in, the decor is amazing and the staff all seem very friendly and professional. The food just doesn't taste good (to me). I probably have had every food item on their happy hour menu and none of it was very good. TLDR: Meh, I've experienced better..
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Ela B.
Average restaurant with American-ized Asian cuisine. I came here with a group to celebrate a birthday and we all tried each other's dishes, everything was pretty average tasting--- no wow factor. The mango margaritas and martinis were pretty average in taste, but for $4 were not a bad deal.
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Eva S.
My favorite sushi restaurant. Try the Inky Roll. Its the best. Service is great, but also depends on which waiter you get. Ive been here so many times and the service changes based on who serves you that day.
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Jongmin H.
Fantastic taste for all !! As an Asian, it served me well! Normally some restaurants have their food resemble the originals but taste bad. This WOKnFIRE has them all; the taste, nice interior and kind & sweet waitresses!! Never miss this restaurant if you are here!! I am a traveler from foreign country traveling all around the world! I give five star for this restaurant!! There is a bar section you can have drinks and I see many dates at this restaurant.
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Amy M.
Great food and great personable staff. Quick for the food to come out! Atmosphere is so soothing and love the aesthetics of the place.
This restaurant has amazing specials throughout the week, however, that is not why I love coming here. The food is very good and they have a wonderful variety of rolls. I think the prices are fair. I have had amazing sushi, so if you are a sushi aficionado I would not recommend this place for you. However, if you are looking for a satisfying meal, especially if you have children I think this is the place for you. The kids menu is perfect because it has a more Americanized Asian flare which kids need from time to time! I love the decor and ambience, it makes me feel like I'm in a fancy family friendly establishment. My son requested to have his birthday dinner here. We had a group of 10 and they handled it beautifully. Their service it why I continue to return.
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Erin Y.
Meh. We ordered takeout and all I can say is it's really not that good. Dumplings tasted like the frozen supermarket kind. Spider roll was very average and the soft shell crab itself wasn't the best. Kinda spongy texture. The double pan fried noodles dish was just okay. Sauce was very thick and not very flavorful. Overcooked shrimp. Lame vegetables, were those broccoli stems or what? In short, there are much better places to get this kind of food. It's also pricey for the food quality and portion size.
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Grant P.
I've eaten many times at the Wok 'n Fire in Elmhurst, but I've only been to the Burr Ridge one a couple of times. They seem like such completely different places. The Burr Ridge one is so overdecorated with its giant bells, dragons and changing neon colors. The decor is completely distracting when you're trying to enjoy a meal. I feel more like I'm in some tacky nightclub than a restaurant. The food is similar, but somehow the chefs in Elmhurst make things better. I've had the noodle dishes, and while good, they aren't blow-me-away good like in Elmhurst. But this past weekend was the first time we tried their sushi. It's expensive, so you expect to either get really high quality or a lot. I got neither. What I ended up with were basically wagon-wheels of rice with just a tiny bit of filling in the middle. And the quantity of pieces was on the smaller side of what I'm used to as well. Disappointing. My wife and I ordered 4 rolls total, and one of them was just a dessert roll and our bill was over $40. I will NOT be going back here next time the sushi craving hits. Too overpriced for what you get.
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Nicole F.
Had take out from here. Was really good! Highly recommend this place if your looking to dine inside or order sushi togo! Everything was good quality. They have many different types of rolls and everything was very fresh.
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Jeannie A.
Modern - Trendy - Hip atmosphere! This restaurant is tucked away in the outdoor mall area in Burr Ridge. If it wasn't for Groupon, I probably wouldn't have found this hidden gem. I love the inside of this place - it is very peaceful and beautifully decorated. Service has always been top-notch when I've been here (3rd visit). Friendly, helpful, but not all-up-in-your-face. This last visit, I ordered the chicken lettuce wraps, crazy roll, and spicy tuna roll. The lettuce wraps were a huge portion. Seriously, to be split between 2-3 people - or as a meal in itself. I had $30 to use up on my Groupon, so I thought I would try something other than sushi. I would highly recommend the lettuce wraps - great flavor! Both rolls were solid and fresh. The rice wasn't as tightly packed as it could have been, but still above average. Check out their website, because they have some great happy hour specials! I am a big fan of this place!
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Patty L.
4 bc they're kinda slow. I have never had a bad plate & for an Asian person that's pretty rare to say. We are the pickiest at Asian spots! Especially Pan Asian. They've done a pretty good job with it. Decor's awesome! Like a club lounge.
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Addison L.
Is it just me or is the sushi getting better and better? I ordered my usual Mexican roll w/ edamame to go for lunch. The wasabi was whipped and airy and the pickled ginger was perfect. Not to mention the fresh melt in your mouth white tuna. If you have never been here try to come during happy hours. I'm typically not able to but it is a great way to try a lot for a steal!!
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Jessica M.
Went here out first time out upon moving to Willowbrook. Very pleased. We had great sushi places in our hometown, but this place did not disappoint. Despite being a chain restaurant, it didn't real feel, or taste like one. Also wasn't terribly expensive. Our appetizer & sushi rolls were all on our table within ~15 minutes of ordering, even though it was a busy Friday night. Service was great too! Server took the time to recommend her favorites to us to help us decide. Looking forward to going back!
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Maurice B.
If you have never had sushi, this is the place to go. They have great options for the average sushi lover as well as options for the beginner. Plus, they have great happy hour drink specials.
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Phillip L.
Clean, modern, and great service. Takeout works great here! They really treat you nice. The food is great. Midi soup and the Spicy California rolls are lick ass!
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Ada C.
Had dinner here 2 nights ago. Food was excellent and service was some of the best I've had. The bus boy cleans tables like he'd had 1 to many energy drinks. So fast. The happy hour deal is a good one if you can make it during those hours. Lots of food even on the appetizers.
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Eric Y.
Mediocre food in upscale setting. The decor is nice. Big buddha in the entrance, huge abacus room divider. Cool. Loud pop music playing in background makes conversation challenging. The bar looks nice - lots of TVs. Food however is not very good. The Chinese food is Americanized and is average at best. It's not too greasy or salty which is a plus. Our spider roll (tempura soft shell crab) was just ok. The potstickers were boring.
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Maggie P.
My family and I always come back! Their food is to die for ! Especially their salad, whatever kind of dressing they use for that salad, I WANT THE RECIPE! Sushi is great, the wait staff is very helpful and kind.
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Julie O.
I made a reservation for 2 at 8pm. Arrived early at 7:45pm and was told at check in that she would seat us closer to our reservation time. We could see open tables from the check in desk but okay, whatever. We told her we would wait in the bar. The bartenders were nice. Our drinks were accurate. The bartender offered us a menu, which we declined and told him that we had reservations. We then watched couples that came in after us get seated. At 8:15 I went to the check in desk, where the hostess thanked me for coming in. Really? I asked her what a reservation meant. She explained that you call in or reserve online and that there would always be a table available for us. Really? I then asked why she failed to seat us when we had been there 30 minutes. The hostess blamed someone else. No, honey, it was you that checked us in and you that failed to seat us. No, we won't be back.
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Melissa B.
I was pretty blown away by this place. I really enjoyed the decor. The lighting was dim and the bar area changed colors throughout the evening. I wasn't expecting such a nice spot in an outdoor mall. We both went with sushi. I love that they offer a brown rice option. I was pleased with the menu selection. It was actually difficult for me to decide. I ended up being really happy with my choices. I would rate the maki rolls a solid 4-4.5 star. We didn't make it during happy hour. I can't recall the exact deals but it seemed they always had some special going on. The waitress kept trying to up-sell me on everything. That's the only area they lost me. I'll definitely return for some sushi and cocktails. I'm hoping to save room for dessert next time. That menu looked great as well. I just hope the waitress gives me an honest opinion next time instead of trying to squeeze extra cash out of me.
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La T.
I go to this location ALL the time for lunch, dinner, happy hour if not at least once a week! Cannot get enough of this place! I went in for Happy Hour for a table of 8 recently and service could not get any better, so, I had to write this review! Atmosphere = Modern, Cool, Clean - Some may not like the changing colors but I love it! Server = Excellent! Our server's name is Riki. He did not get frustrated with taking our orders. I felt kind of bad since we kept ordering more food! No hiccups! Very Pleasant! No complaints here! Food = Awesomeness! I have never been disappointed with their food. I've had most of their appetizers if not all. Some of my favorites are: Yakitori Beef, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Tuna Poke, & Crab Cake Hand Roll. (Definitely worth it during their Appetizer Happy Hour!) I must also rave about their sushi Hotategai (Scallops). So FRESH! The best of all the sushi places that I've been to. Speaking of FRESH, I LOVE basil and their Thai Kick Specialty Maki Rolls were so refreshing! As for their entrees, I've had their noodle dishes and I ask for EXTRA EXTRA spicy and they're so GOOD! I usually get the Pad Thai, Pad Siew, Basil Chow Fun & their Thai Curry dishes. I've been to their Elmhurst & Wheaton locations but the Burr Ridge location is my favorite!
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Amy R.
I would love to give this place 5 stars because the sushi and the rolls were just that good! The absolute best this girl has ever eaten. The Yum Yun roll was divine!!! Loved the Rainbow roll, the Salmon Sushi and the Spicy California! Had one more, but I can't recall its name. All amazing!! The Apple Ginger Crisp dessert was just okay. The decor was perfect for sushi. Very authentic and tasteful...And very clean!! We walked right in and were seated immediately. I'm sure the -300 degree weather had nothing to do with that (yes, I'm exaggerating...but the wind chill was below zero and it was snowing). Had a fabulous time, nonetheless! The reason I have it 4 instead of 5 starts was because we constantly had to ask to see our server. She was no where to be found. That was disappointing, especially since the place was not very busy.
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Chris F.
Only thing I can say about this place is that is the PF Chang of the sushi world. You get your ambiance and your service but the food here is very simple but can't do no wrong type, very Asian American,.
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Tracy V.
Have been here a few times, and I wouldn't recommend it. The food wasn't very good, the drinks weren't very strong, and the service was less than impressive...
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Tania D.
OMG one of my favorite places ever!!! My friend introduced me to here. We went for Happy Hour on a Fri or Sat night. Check out their site. They have Happy Hour specials on Wed, Fri, Sat, & Sun. Mondays is half off on wine . Some Wed are Girls Night. Anyways, Happy Hour consists of half off appetizers, sushi, & drinks. We had Crab Cake, Calamari, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and other ones. Sake Sangria (both white &red are amazing). The decor is beautiful and great background music. Love the bar that changes colors!
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Bilguun G.
Awesome place. I had the best sushi and rolls in this restaurant. Let me repeat, they have the most delicious food ever. Ask for Inky, the sushi chef, when you visit next time and you will be well taken care of. I can come here everyday and won't get bored. The only thing is - it is a little on the pricy side.
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Laur G.
The first time I went to Wok N Fire I thought it was ok. Then I returned again on Wednesday for half off specialty rolls. We ordered 5 rolls and they came out in under 10 minutes. The rolls were so sloppy and many pieces that we picked up fell apart right in our chopsticks. The bar area is awesome and I want to like Wok N Fire, but there are many better sushi places to go to in the area.
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Niti B.
Food very bland and generic. The spicy shanghai and kung pao tasted exactly the same?! I prefer to eat at panda express than this spot and I would have to think long and hard before I did that. The food is very westernized and has no asian flare and I am very disappointed that it even occupies a location in such a trendy downtown like Burr Ridge. Will NOT go back! Definitely be going across the street to Dao Sushi instead!
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Eric P.
UPDATE: THE LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR IS NOW ONLY ON FRIDAYS Went here a few times after discovering this place right off I55 and County Line Rd. Really easy to get to and in a really nice outdoor shopping mall. Enough about the logistics....lets get to the good part. You will never find a better deal than the HAPPY HOUR specials(4-7) You have to eat in the really nice and modern bar to get it. Every app and regular maki rolls are 1/2 price, and there are cheap drinks for guys and girls. I had the Hong Kong Calamari app a few times and it is the best thing there, and its even big enough to have as a meal. The sushi and other apps (Tuna Poke, Coconut Shrimp) are really good too, not just because they were half price. Date Night tab should be around $30 if you play it right, that's a great deal for the quality of the food in expensive Burr Ridge.
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B R.
Everything is fresh and fabulous!! There happy hours are absolutely unbelievably a great deal. Restaurant is always clean and very adequately staffed. Love going there at least 2xs a month! Highly recommend.
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M G.
This place never lets me down! Great food. The bar service could be a little better especially when waiting for your to go order. Nicely decorated. Nice bar
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Joe C.
I love this place! The stir frys are amazing! Very clean and nice looking restaurant!
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Mark E.
I always sit at the bar for lunch. great service and the sushi is worth while. They have a few TVs at the bar usually with a game or two on. I have eaten here numerous times and always enjoyed what I had. Happy hour specials are good too. My kids and GF love the teriyaki chicken rolls...like a sushi roll bit has chicken inside. Really something for everyone here.Don't worry about the pompous owner he is rarely in...the staff is solid...just ask for. A manager if you need anything. Happy hour specials are worth the trip.
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Joe C.
Really good sushi and food. Every sushi I've had there was amazing. I always order their pad seiw for an entree and I am never disappointed. They also have good Thai iced tea if you are feeling like something sweet to drink.
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Flying Chef H.
Food was hot and tasty but service was sloooooow and though other staff helped out my waiter was MIA most the time.
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Jeff S.
Our first visit, and this place did the trick. The decor is excellent. Love the rotating lighting color. And that giant dragon on the wall?? BAD A$$. Service was professional and snappy. And the food was certainly to our satisfaction. I had the thai curry (red). The sauce was thick and not overly spicy. Had a great peanut flavor, which I love. We'll be back. For those who wonder, $50+tip gets you this, which is about right for the upscale Burr Ridge area: 1 crab rangoon app. 1 hot-n-sour soup. 1 thai curry 1 maki roll. 1 diet coke 1 thai iced coffee
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Neven B.
love to dine in with the family great food and service.
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Scott L.
Fantastic Happy Hour from 4-7 allowed me to sample The Satay Chicken, Beef Kabobs, Spring Rolls, and Spider Roll a HALF PRICE in the bar area, and they were all fantastic quality and presentation. Service was very prompt and professional. A mysteriously large portion of cabbage salad was a bit strange, and not terribly good, but who orders Satay to sample the side of slaw? Also really appreciated the Sake Flight for $10.00. Nice sampling of a wide variety of the product. Plenty of other excellent Happy Hour specials: I'll need to return and try.
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Amanda B.
I was really expecting better. For one, there's a huge white Buddha when you first walk in that kind of scared the crap out of me. There's a lot of pretty cool modern decor, which I liked. For lunch, I had the Szechwan chicken on brown rice. It was decent, but not as spicy as I had hoped. If the dish has the spicy symbol next to it, I expect spicy! But I didn't care enough to flag down the server for some chili sauce. However, they were very accommodating when I wanted to add some pineapple to the dish. Hey, I like a little bit of sweet with my "spicy." My date and I also ordered edamame: it was SOAKING in oil. Our hands were so oily after eating them, and I refused to finish them. Edamame should never, ever be oily! My date wasn't impressed with his dish either. Our server was great and very attentive, but the food was lacking. Wok 'N Fire wasn't terrible, it was "just OK."
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Lisa H.
Fun place, cool bar, outdoor -why don't they do a patio like Cooper's hawk? Great value. Best happy hour specials. Food is A-ok...price is reasonable. Not sure why they put apples in the wasabi salad and don't write it in the menu description. Not typical, so a complete shock/surprise. What else do they leave out? My husband ordered a martini up and got it with ice. After he flagged down the waitress-many minutes later-They just drained it - not sure they understand about martini's - We have been going here since they opened-the food used to be bad. After three tries and ordering different things we stopped for awhile. Friends invite us -we oblige . My adult children refuse to go back. The food has improved in the last year and a half, so if you didn't like it when it first open- try again, they have improved. I am not a fan of their sushi- not real. Brookhaven sells better sushi. A lot of my friends like their sushi- but normally don't like sushi.
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Maria A.
I went to Wok n' Fire because of a groupon & I'm glad I went! The sushi is really fresh. I also got the stir fry (Cashew Chicken) & that was good as well. My favorite item to get is the Sesame Banana Fritter- It's the best!!! I love the decor, and watching the lights change colors around the restaurant. My only complaint is it can be a little expensive, but you can go during happy hour b/c they offer half off appetizers & sushi.
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Jules H.
Okayish...more style than substance kinda place. Restaurant decked out in cool decor, but serving not too spectacular asian cuisine. Salty food that was not too great on flavor. But at least I got to eat it while clutching a new sweater from the Loft. Life is about trade offs :-)
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Kitty K.
One of my many gripes as a transplant from Chicago to the western suburbs has been the lack of affordable sushi. I'm not saying that Wok 'N Fire has the best sushi ever, but it satisfied my cravings quite adequately. My daughter and I had the loveliest, kindest server, Gabrielle, on our recent visit. On a bar-area seating during 4-7 Happy Hour, for a total of $50, including tip, we had five different maki rolls, a Thai noodle entree, and even a potent $4 martini. My advice: Get there before 5:30 p.m. if at all possible. Really delighted with this place.
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Jaime M.
We came in for yummy lunch as always our server was quick and knowledgable and fun. We wanted to have the same lunch we always do but our waitress suggested something new and it was a hit. I've yet to try something here I dislike. Excellent spot for every season but if you have the chance I recommend enjoying your meal on the patio. Join the Eclub it's free and they send you news and coupons now and then
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Sandra M.
Came here after a day at the Kohler Spa...shouldn't have. We had the potstickers as an appetizer, orange chicken and governors wok toss steak as entries. They were just ok. We were in the area on my husbands' birthday and I wanted to have a special lunch elsewhere. He loves hibachi type food and I guess he thought this is what it was. The decor is really nice though.
(3)
Let V.
Love this place, every time I visit, I have a great time! I especially love Wednesday nights in the lounge for $5 Martinis and 50% off rolls!
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Liz C.
Came here for a friend's bachelorette party. We enjoyed some sushi, appetizers and drinks. Service was a little slow, but our rolls came out super fast. I only tried the spicy cali roll. But I think my friends all enjoyed the spider roll, godzilla roll, spicy tuna roll, and I think there was one more, but I can't remember. Must've been good, cause every piece got eaten! It's the best spicy cali roll I've ever had. It was perfect. I am not huge on sushi, but I plan to come back here and try something else next time. We also had some drinks. I tried the kim chi bloody mary, but I couldn't really taste any kimchi, and there wasn't any garnishing it...so I don't know. I was disappointed, I love kim chi. It's always in the house lol. For appetizers, we had lettuce wraps and crab rangoon. Both were just delicious. yummy.
(4)
Carm B.
The food was good and the atmosphere is very nice but... I can't stand when you walk into a restaurant that is clearly not at capacity and if you don't have a reservation, you get the "cold shoulder". It just turns me off right away and it does affect my dining experience. I will say it was a nice touch that the manager walked around and stopped at the tables to see how things were going and their Shrimp Dumplings were delicious. I may try it again but this time with a "reservation".
(3)
Yvonne O.
Still love it here - great for a light lunch after a trip to Kohler down the block! Lunch specials and drink specials aplenty as well. This last time, I got three rolls (spicy tuna, California and shrimp tempura) which came with Miso soup - filling, but not crazy heavy and they also offer Voss sparkling, which is a fave. All this, with tip still under $30 and the rolls are not half size either! If you work in the area, you could totally come here for lunch and be in and out quickly.
(4)
Bobby O.
This is a modern Asian themed restaurant that gets quite busy. The interior is impressively decorated with large dragons, lamps, and Buddhas. I had sushi and was impressed.
(4)
mei s.
We bought a groupon and decided to come celebrate my daughter's 8th birthday there. I made reservations online at opentable.com and mentioned it there. But I guess you have to let them know when you are there, bc it doesn't seem like they read the special notes. We ordered a few speciatly and regular rolls, sashimi and basil chow fun with steak. A couple of orders from the kids menu-teriyaki noodles and orange chicken. A great place, noisy though. And dark. But I like the sushi options and the food was pretty tasty. Our waitperson was friendly and helpful and checked on us many times. The manager stopped by a few times too. My daughter was a little disappointed that they did not do the Applebees thing, but that's alright.
(4)
addy t.
Average food for average prices. I love the happy hour for drinks and traditional maki rolls, otherwise I haven't been here in awhile.
(3)
Joseph P.
This place has good affordable sushi. They have half off appetizers and drinks on certain days of the week. There sesame chicken is also pretty good too. Great atmosphere with modern decorations.
(4)
Dave D.
I had a Groupon, so my husband and I dined here last night. Overall, I'd say it was a fairly pleasant experience with some hits and some misses. First, the decor is definitely trying to be trendy. We sat in the bar and the colorful lights change colors every minute or so. It started to play tricks on my eyes, especially when certain colors would come up and the food looked to be a weird color. But hey, if blue food is your thing, this will be right up your alley. We got used to the lighting after a while. The food was definitely pretty good. I got the egg drop soup with spinach, and it was nice and peppery (which I like) and the sesame chicken which had some nice mango in it. Overall I as very satisfied with my food and the nice sized portion. My husband got sushi - the BLT roll and some roll with steak in it (how often do you see steak sushi? so he had to try it). He liked them both, but said he probably wouldn't get the BLT roll again. The price was a little high, but not terrible. You could tell they used higher quality ingredients, but some of the stuff I considered getting seemed a little pricy for what it was. The one kind of down side was the service. Our waiter was the bartender, I think. We had a few people coming up to us and bringing us stuff, but the bartender seemed to be our main person. He seemed a bit distracted, but was well intentioned. It didn't really bother me until we'd gone about 15 minutes into our entree without getting a refill on our drinks. The waitress who seemed to have every other table around us (but not our table) kept refilling her tables' drinks, but we seemed to be the only ones not getting anything. When I looked over at her, kind of with a "what are we supposed to do to get a drink refill?" look, she just shrugged and walked away. Eventually I brought our drinks up to the bartender and he refilled them for us and apologized profusely. He looked really busy, so I did kind of feel bad for him. After we finished our meal, the bartender brought over another round of waters, and then we just kind of sat there for another 15 minutes not sure what to do. Eventually he came back and gave us our check and he said my husband's martini was on the house since he felt bad about forgetting to get us drinks. I thought that was nice, we didn't even have to ask for that. So although the service wasn't great, at least the guy was nice and felt bad about it. Overall, this place had good food. We might take some people here to see what they think. I'm pretty sure we'll be back, not 100% sold on the place, but it was good. The quality of food made up for most of the other stuff. I'd give my review 3.5 stars if that were possible, but since that's not an option, I'll be nice and bump it to 4. Just be aware that the service isn't amazing, which I've seen in some of the other reviews here too. I think if this place can up their service, they'd have happier customers since everything else is good.
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Robyn C.
This restaurant is really cheesy decor and ambiance wise. The food was okay, kinda greasy and not that tasty. My dinner there was very unforgettable, well actually I only remember enough to not come here anymore. Service was pretty slow and inattentive for early Saturday night. Don't stare at the bar, for some reason the changing lights were very blinding and extremely annoying.
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Lauren T.
I heard about this place through Groupon and I am glad that I did. While I enjoyed the food, the prices were a bit to high for my liking. On a Saturday evening the place was basically empty so were were able to sit outside immediately. Win. The server was nice and prompt. The menu is a little limited, but we weren't disappointed with anything. The noodle dishes are all priced on a scale though. There is a basic price for the dish and then you add a dollar for tofu a dollar for chicken and so on. I have never actually paid extra for tofu so I was not really a fan of that. The drinks were pricey too, but good. For two of us to have noodles, split an appetizer and a drink for each was a little over 50. So not too bad, but not cheap enough to come all the time.
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Quijote D.
I like sitting at the sushi bar with Chef Inky as he feeds me the best suggestions and surprises Have the Niguri Sake Waitress Yaun is very professional and attentive
(5)
Audrey A.
Eh. I had a lukewarm experience there. When you first walk in you are greeted by a giant Buddha statue. At first you'll be taken aback by the rich decor, but once you sit down and really take in your surroundings everything starts to look a bit gaudy. But that's just my taste. Everything on the menu sounds so appetizing. I was really excited while waiting for my food, but once it got there I can't say I was completely impressed. I ordered the Grilled Wasabi Salmon, and while it was good it wasn't anything out of this world. For $17, I would have expected a little more. Everything on the menu is priced pretty steep for what it is. We ordered the sesame banana fritters for dessert and that was just okay, too. The Banana wontons at Stir Crazy are definitely better. Overall, the service was good. Our waiter checked up on us and was attentive and it didn't take too terribly long for our food to arrive. I'll probably come back to try out their sushi because from what I saw, their sushi looked pretty good. I was just a little annoyed while watching the people at the table next to us eat their sushi with their forks. That is a huge sushi no-no. For an Asian Fusion restaurant, you would think they'd have chopsticks sitting at the table with the forks and knives, but we had to ask for ours.
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David N.
This was my second trip to Wok 'N Fire and the worse of the two. I had the Teriyaki Chicken and the rice was cold and the steamed vegies were cold and crunchy. I would had rather had a McDonalds quarter pounder than the lunch I had here. The staff are snoody and condescending.
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Roxanne E.
I ate at Wok 'N Fire on a Wednesday night. The restaurant was busy, but they found a table for our party of 6 immediately. The decor borders on tacky. The food was a good version of Americanized Asian food. The service was NOT good. Our waiter forgot he took our appetizer order (came back and asked if we wanted to order appetizers about 15 minutes after we'd already ordered them). He never checked back at our table between dropping things off. We had to flag him down to order a second bottle of wine. He was inattentive and disorganized. The restaurant is loud. It's not a place to go for intimate dinner conversation. I will go back, because the food was good. But if the service is not any better, it will be my last time.
(3)
M. G.
Mostly wanted to write a positive review for their gluten free menu. I was worried they were only doing it to be trendy, but they knew how to do it properly for those of us who can get seriously sick from it. They put in my order with "gluten free" written in capital letters, brought me a separate and gf labeled container of soy sauce, prepared my food on a clean cutting board with a clean knife, and when I asked about spicy mayo they let me know theirs had gluten so I couldn't have it. Overall positive experience. Very happy they took gf seriously so I can have sushi without worrying about getting sick. Only other comments would be for them to have a gluten free spicy mayo and more exciting gf maki on the menu. Again, though, I had a good time with no real complaints.
(4)
Gosia Z.
I love the inside of it. It's so nice with the Asian feel to it but the staff wasn't the greatest. We had a waitress who looked miserable. The sushi was really good but the pad Thai wasn't the greatest. I've had better and cheaper. Overall it was pretty average. Nothing special
(3)
Juan Manuel G.
It's better to ask to sit at the sushi bar. A little noisy but the food selection is good. Good job waitress Yun.
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Maranda E.
The ambience is amazing. $4 margaritas were amazing. It's a beautiful place with great service. The manager came to check in on us as well. Very nice. The sushi was the best I ever had.
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Jen M.
I really wanted to like this place. My first experiences were not good. A week or so after they opened, I called to place a phone order. I pride myself on being very clear when I give an order, to make everything easier for all involved. The hostess was having a very difficult time. When I came to pick up my food, the THREE young, pretty hostesses could not figure out how to take my bill and split it between two credit cards. Right down the middle. As a former server and bartender, this is not difficult on most POS systems. Finally a bartender or manager came over and showed them how to do it. When I got home, while the food was good, they had messed up my dad's order. I called the manager and was very polite and told him what happened. I acknowledged that they had just opened and told him I assumed he would want to know as a manager and as they work out their opening kinks. He was very apologetic, took down my address, and said he was going to get some gift cards out to me tomorrow or the next day. 4 or so months later....nothing. BAD MOVE. I was pretty miffed, but decided to give them another shot. A few of my co-workers at Eddie Bauer down a few stores at the mall told me they also experienced poor service. Two co-workers went there after work for a drink and light apps, but no one greeted them at the front for almost five minutes. So they left. My sister and I went the other night for dinner and it was dead. It took our server almost ten minutes to bring our drinks - an iced tea and a lemonade, not complicated. Our food did come quickly, but our server never checked in on us and asked how our food was. By the time he came, we were done. With so many good places to eat in the area, I probably will not be returning. For great Thai, check out Cida Thai in LaGrange.
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Jordan K.
Went to Wok 'N Fire for the first time on Monday night with my husband. It was not busy, but a pretty decent crowd for a Monday! We were greeted by a GIANT buddha when we walked in. Really cool atmosphere with great music (think top 40s) and different colored lights changing throughout the restaurant. We started with sushi. I am not a big sushi eater, so I opted for a veggie option. They didn't offer a veggie roll, but the chef was willing to customize one for me! My husband ordered the the spicy California rolls...they were delicious and not too spicy! I actually ended up liking them even better than mine, thus expanding my sushi palate! Our entrees were good as well; I ordered the orange peel chicken and my husband the Spicy Shanghai. The Spicy Shanghai came out though and was not even as spicy as my orange peel chicken. It was as if they had forgotten the spicy sauce. We asked the waitress and she offered to get more of the sauce for us, which she did, but it took awhile and by the time we got it I was done with my meal. They have happy hour specials in the bar/lounge area from 4-7 Monday through Friday. Half price maki rolls and drink specials. I would definitely go back for that! Overall I thought the prices were a tad bit high, $50 for dinner for us before tip, but the food was good!
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Josh M.
This place is basically a Stir Crazy with sushi added. Many of the items on the menu are exactly the same or some old menu items. Yah my girlfriend manages a Stir Crazy as you could have guessed. The entrees are decent but the sushi is usually really good. Its a bit on the pricey side but they do some very reasonable happy hour specials. As far as the rolls go all of the signature rolls are consistently some of the better ones Ive had outside of a traditional sushi place. The inky and the mamma's roll are worth checking out. The downside is the entrees are just average and it feels like a nightclub more than a restaurant inside. There is color changing lighting that just doesn't fit the cuisine. Basically this place is almost trying to hard to fit in. Get some good sushi at a traditional place and go to Stir Crazy to get the original dishes. You will be happier in end.
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Jill R.
I went here today for lunch and LOVED it. The service was good, the atmosphere was cool and the food was de-lish. They offer a lunch menu that is very nicely priced. I ordered the Sczhwan (totally spelled that wrong) Tilapia and LOVED it. I would have it again and again! Totally recommend this place.
(5)
Eva K.
We had dinner there tonight, service was bad ,no water, no silverware ,nothing had to get up to ask some one for everything .not only that the waiter taken our order after a long wait 10" min it's later came back and ask us what we have ordered he forgot !!! Came back with the food it was all wrong-- not what we ordered !!! The sushi was like a little kid made it , poor is the best way to describe it!!! It was way to expensive for the small meal we received .It was good when they first open'd but now I would not go back!!!
(1)
Bryan B.
Edgy moderndecor. Very city in appearance. The menu features a broad array of Asian fare and sushi. Three basic seating areas: bar (whole thing changes colors every few minutes); dining room; sushi bar. No negatives other than the font size on the menu. Okay for kids. It's definitely a few notches above Pei Wei and not the warehouse-sized dining experience of PF Chang. Definitely worth a try.
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Taeler H.
I liked this place from the minute I walked in. It's like a no-cover lounge with food! I came a few minutes before happy hour but thankfully the drink specials were going on all day. I began my experience with a mango margarita. It was yummmmmy! Next we were seated in a large booth in the main dinning room. This place is decorated so nicely. Everything was clean, neat, and modern. I ordered the sesame chicken w/ brown rice. It was cooked to perfection (not too crispy, not soggy, just enough sauce, rice was cooked perfectly not mushy like some Chinese places cook it). It did not taste like the sesame chicken I'm used to, but it was still delicious, and it tasted like they pre-toasted my sesame seeds which gave my chicken an interesting flavor. My bf got the sushi sampler which he seemed to've enjoyed. Those of you who are familiar with my reviews know I love a restaurant with a clean bathroom, and this place took the cake. The bathroom was a little small but it was lofty with a midnight blue theme. It was dark in there but lovely, when you first walk in there's a huge mirror so you can see your whole outfit, which ladies love! The stalls were a little tiny but I didn't feel claustrophobic because of the lofty open ceiling above. To make a long story short this seems like the perfect place to come for a double date! The ONLY thing I really didn't care for was the music in the bar area. I thought there'd be a DJ or just lounge music playing in the background. Instead there was a guy on keyboard just singing random songs very loudly. I wasn't really a huge fan of him... Other than that, this is THE place to go for Chinese food in the area.
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Dan C.
I am just leaving wok n fire and find myself totally disappointed with my flavorless meal. This place is all style and no substance. If you are looking for real asian food go somewhere else.
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Zelein Z.
Great decor, good service, and bad stir fry. The sauce in the stir fry was way too salty, the veges were over cooked to the point of mush. The service helped this get up to two stars. Try their homemade ginger ale. Shame the stir fry was not as good.
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Marlena O.
This is a beautiful restaurant, and perfect for a date night. Good food, drinks, and service, and in a great location.
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Hal M.
I have been there five times times and have tried three different stir frys. Each was excellent! Service is always good. Only two draft beer choices but I am a 312 fan so not a problem.
(4)
Meridith H.
The service and the sushi here are good, but the real attraction of Wok 'N Fire is the decor. A giant dragon adorns one wall and slowly changes color as the restaurant's ubiquitous LED lights rotate through the colors of the rainbow. Dinner conversation that revolved around food was frequently interrupted by, "Wow, look at the dragon NOW!"
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Lana J.
Love the decor, love that they are kid/family friendly. The problem with this place is that the food is mediocre. We have eaten here on several occasions and I always walk away very underwhelmed by the food.
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Mariya D.
The food's okay.. although there's lots of mistakes made in orders. I'm pretty sure everytime i've been here my order has been messed up. But it's clear that this business is terribly run. the managers are really rude and you can see them standing around texting and talking to each other instead of actually working. As a previous server in the restaurant business myself I know that's not the way good businesses are suppose to run. Also, I've come in here right as they open before and the place is disgustingly dirty. I honestly wouldn't recommend this, if you want good asian food or sushi i'd definitely suggest something else maybe like Ra, or KOI
(1)
Rishi S.
This was my first time at Wok 'N Fire and it was great.
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Hannah S.
Its pretty cool they have a bar that is lit up with colorful lights and it changes. We went at night and it was super cool. I had their sushi too and it wasn't bad very homemade. Their edamame was a little over done though so make sure you tell them you want it crunchier. I plan on going back though!
(4)
Don L.
First timer at Wok N Fire. My son, wife & I were there on Sat night. We had reservations, which you definitely need on a Sat night. We didn't have to wait at all for a 6 PM reservation. The decor is upscale & nice. Pretty decent sized menu, including sushi options. We had a couple of the specialty rolls which were good, especially the Papa's Choice, which did have a hint of a kick. The fish was fresh. We also tried a few of the entrees, which were decent, but nothing special. I'm a big fan of chow fun and any green bean dish, so we tried both of those. The chow fun was a little bit greasy, but it had good flavor. The green beans could have used more flavor as well. My son had the kids menu chicken teriyaki, which he liked. For the price, I would have expected better and this would have rated 3 stars except I don't feel you get what you pay for.
(2)
Jon E.
Great wok fried dishes!
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Maria D.
The waiter was nice and gave me the half-price sushi after happy hour. The food came quickly, but it looked sloppy, tasted too fishy, and was a little chewy for my taste. I felt bad there was so much left on my plate, so I asked for a box. I quickly dumped it as soon as I left. Maybe it was a bad day for them, but I will not be returning.
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Address :590 Village Center Dr
Burr Ridge, IL, 60527
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Mike K.
I showed up for my reservation at Wok N Fire a few minutes early and had to wait an additional 25 minutes to get a seat, which made me wonder why I set up a reservation in the first place. We ordered our food which was ok. My food was spicy and full of flavor, however my dates was quite bland (despite being a ginger dish) and had a very bad smell. With half empty plates we were asked if we were interested in dessert. We had hardly been seated 30 minutes and were being rushed out of our seats. The food was average, I had no complaints on my meal. However, the wait and then the rush would make me rethink going back to this location of Wok N Fire.
(2)Lauren K.
Like most people, I had a groupon and wanted to give this place a try. I called to make reservations, showed up right on time (maybe a few minutes early) and had to wait an additional 20 minutes to be seated. So what's the point of making a reservation?? I would have let that go if I was able to go to the bar and get a drink but the place was so packed and the open, free-for-all seating in the bar area made that impossible. Finally we were seated. We ordered drinks and a sushi appetizer. The sushi came out WAY before the drinks did which should have been the other way around. My cucumber drink was pretty good. We put our order in. I decided to get a stir fry dish since it was a stir fry restaurant rather than getting pad thai (which is my go-to dish at other asian places). Our main dishes arrived before we were even done with our sushi!! I was extremely disappointed. Something smelled off right from the beginning. I finally figured out that it was the broccoli giving my entire dish a stinky smell. GROSS!!! I didn't feel like complaining so I just ate the non-smelly parts of my dish. Luckily I didn't get sick the following day but I did go home with a pretty terrible stomach ache. We finished, turned down dessert (probably because I was so stuffed from being rushed from appetizer to main entre) and were given ouR check. We were there for 40 minutes from the time we were seated until the time our check came. That was way too short. Normally I wouldn't complain about quick service, but I felt really rushed and obviously they were doing that since they were behind on reservations and super crowded. Overall, ok sushi, pretty good drinks, bad stir fry, and iffy service. I probably won't be back unless they have another half price groupon. Otherwise it's not worth it. Also, after reading other yelpers...other people have complained of sushi that's too fishy or leaving with stomach aches! That is not a good sign!
(1)Linda S.
We ate here during their happy hour, and found their selection and prices satisfactory. The food was also good, except the waitress had difficulty gauging how spicy the dishes were going to be - one dish was much spicier and one dish was much milder than described. Nevertheless, we thought the place was worth 3 stars because we did not like the dark atmosphere, funky lighting, and noise level.
(3)Pradeep D.
Just had dinner with our family of 5 as I had a groupon for the restaurant. Great ambiance but less than average food or service. Almost no choice for vegetarians, so if you are vegetarian Dao Sushi at Burr Ridge Pkwy or PF Chang on 22nd st. is 10 fold better than this place. Most of their sauces and all of their soups are meat based and there is no flexibility in fixing any thing vegetarian for you. They did make vegetable tempura for us which was good. Avocado and cucumber maki rolls were below average with mainly all rice in there. In spite of our repeated requests for chopsticks or little bowls for rolls we did not get them till we were ready to leave. Overall it was a downer and I will not recommend vegetarians to go there. However, great bar and reasonably priced drinks was a plus.
(2)Matthew B.
Just stopped in for drinks and some sushi. We found the atmosphere at the bar interesting enough but not enough to distract us from the poor quality of the sushi. I would maybe stop in for a drink but not many at their prices. If I have a hankering for sushi I will most definitely stop by DAO which is less than a thousand feet away.
(2)Michelle S.
love love loved this place! I went with my boyfriend because we had a groupon, so we were not sure what to expect. When we arrived, the outside of the place is very attractive and it was even nicer when we stepped inside. They have super neat lighting all over that changes color every few minutes... makes for such a cool ambiance. We were asked by the hostess if we had a reservation, which we didn't. I was worried that'd be a problem but it wasn't at all. She smiled and said we can have a table in the bar area if that was fine (we prefer bar seating so that was great). Our server, also the bartender promptly greeted us and told us the specials without us asking (love that). I ordered the appletini on special and it was amazing. The server then asked if we had any questions about the menu and was super helpful and attentive the entire time. Our food arrived and was amazing!!! We presented the groupon when our bill arrived, which most of the time is a hassle, however the manager quickly came over and scanned it right at our table. It was a super fun and great experience all around! Will definitely be going back!
(5)Katie H.
food was great! ambiance-awesome!! definitely will be back
(4)J H.
Atmosphere is urban-hip, but a a bit strange. There was techno music overhead, then live piano (and singing of Billy Joel songs) from the bar area- which clashed and just made it "noisy". Also had a TV in the bar. Waitress couldn't hear us when we ordered. There was a good selection of drinks. Food was decent, but overpriced. Specialty maki rolls were in the $14-15 range. We chose the "crisp and crunchy" roll...but it was nothing to rave about. Too much "crunch" to actually taste the other ingredients, and the roll fell apart when picked up. Very messy- and I've had better. We shared an entree. It was a good size if you were eating it yourself, but not enough to share. Our bill was $55 for 2 drinks, one maki roll and one entree. This is the kind of place where you go if you wanna be seen in the newest -trendy restaurant. That's just not our thing.
(3)C G.
I ordered take-out from Wok 'N Fire today. I ordered a Yakitori Beef, a Szechuan Chicken, a Kung Pao Beef, a Spicy California Roll and miso soup. The Yakitori Beef smelled terrible and I couldn't get a bite out of the tough meat--it was inedible! The Kung Pao Beef's beef was really bad--very bland. The Szechuan Chicken was my favorite of all of them, but it was still relatively bland. It did have a really fair amount of spice in it though- usually the "spicy" labeled dishes are lacking. The Spicy California Rolls were okay, but the other sushi places around here are much better! Finally, the miso soup was okay, but I could have easily made it myself, and I bought it for restaurant-quality, and received none.
(1)Lynn K.
Tonight was my second visit to the Burr Ridge Wok N Fire and the second time my insides want to explode! Is it the MSG? Other people in my party feel the same way. the first time there we ordered 2 rolls, pad Thai and a sesame chicken. Tonight it was Chinese chicken salad, pad Thai and a sweet chicken and broccoli dish. All tasted delicious, but uugghh, we feel bad. Can't say I'll give it a third try...way too painful. Service was cheerful, efficient, water glasses continued to be refilled...no complaints there.
(1)Kate W.
Came here on a Wednesday night where they had a Girls' Night Out special from 4pm-9pm for $5 Martinis and 1/2 off specialty maki rolls. Made a reservation at 7 and was seated immediately. We picked out the Inky and Papa's Choice Makis but wasn't sure which to pick for the third roll. The waitress suggested the St. Charles since it's one of their most popular rolls and it was a great recommendation since it was my favorite out of the three! It was fried on the outside with shrimp and other stuff in the center and it tasted like fried shrimp with a twist. The rice was soft and came out fresh. I asked for extra ginger and they gladly added a large portion for me. Although the waitress checked on us a few times in the beginning of the meal, she lacked attention towards the end, hence minus one star. I had to ask another server for water and the check. Overall the atmosphere of this franchise is warm and welcoming. Would definitely come again with more number of friends.
(4)T W.
I'd like to throw up now. Had Asian pear martini, tasted like hotel perfume. Ate chap chae with scallops. The scallops were breaded, decent enough but the sweet potato noodles (usually my favorite) were way too salty from whatever soy sauce they used and mildly undercooked along with the green beans. I was just hungry to eat what I could and now I feel like vomiting it up. Also took waiter a long time to get the bill and when he brought it there was no pen to provide a tip. The experience was not worth returning to.
(2)Kristin M.
I came here for a lunch date with a fellow yelp enthusiast. The place was pretty empty and the hostess greeted us and we took our seats right away. I love crab Rangoon so we ordered that as an appetizer. For our lunch she ordered the two sushi rolls and I had the lunch special. After we ate we decided to go for this muchi? ice cream. I had never had it before but loved it. I thought the food was pretty good. I'm not exactly a sushi expert but I didn't think it was as good as other sushi places I've had before. Food wise, I would give this place a solid four stars. Service was lacking however. Like I said, the place was empty. I think besides us there were two other tables in the entire restaurant. The way our waitress acted you would of thought she had ten tables to deal with. I don't know maybe I'm a service snob because I was a waitress for so long but she just was very inattentive. While eating she never cleared our bowls from our soup or the plates from our appetizers. She brought me a refill of my diet coke but not one for my friend. When she brought out our meals she just put them on the table and walked away. I don't know but you think a job where you are paid by your service you think you'd try a little harder! Anyways, food was pretty good and service was lacking but I wouldn't be opposed to going back.
(3)Suzanne Z.
I've gone around a little more now trying sushi, and am less impressed with this place. Service is a little unfriendly, sushi is a little sloppy. I ordered a tempura shrimp roll that had small and non-crispy shrimp in it yesterday. They have lunch specials, but there are better deals in the area too. It's an OK experience, but there are better places, even across the parking lot (i.e. Dao). I would come back if invited, probably that'd be the only way.
(3)Mantas K.
Labor day evening, i think few servers didnt come in to work today, slow service, feel bad for the girl working so many tables since i was in this business from service side. Drinks took about 30 min from sitting down, drink menu 15 min. Still here waiting for food, i feel they are understaffed today so i will give 3 stars just for today, other experiances were pretty good!
(3)Gaurav P.
I called today for lunch order but no one picked up 3 times so went there. Apparently server was having her own lunch and don't bother picking up calls. I ordered Lunch entree of Kung Pao Tofu which tastes nothing like Kung pao, no flavor at all. My previous 2 experince had metal and hair found in food so should not have tried today. 3 strikes for this place and I am done.
(1)Dustin T.
I have been here three times for the happy hour with my parents. I really do not understand why my parents and their friends love this place so much. I have had a lot of Asianese food, and this place just doesn't taste like what it appears to be. Walking in, the decor is amazing and the staff all seem very friendly and professional. The food just doesn't taste good (to me). I probably have had every food item on their happy hour menu and none of it was very good. TLDR: Meh, I've experienced better..
(2)Ela B.
Average restaurant with American-ized Asian cuisine. I came here with a group to celebrate a birthday and we all tried each other's dishes, everything was pretty average tasting--- no wow factor. The mango margaritas and martinis were pretty average in taste, but for $4 were not a bad deal.
(3)Eva S.
My favorite sushi restaurant. Try the Inky Roll. Its the best. Service is great, but also depends on which waiter you get. Ive been here so many times and the service changes based on who serves you that day.
(5)Jongmin H.
Fantastic taste for all !! As an Asian, it served me well! Normally some restaurants have their food resemble the originals but taste bad. This WOKnFIRE has them all; the taste, nice interior and kind & sweet waitresses!! Never miss this restaurant if you are here!! I am a traveler from foreign country traveling all around the world! I give five star for this restaurant!! There is a bar section you can have drinks and I see many dates at this restaurant.
(4)Amy M.
Great food and great personable staff. Quick for the food to come out! Atmosphere is so soothing and love the aesthetics of the place.
(5)Demetreus R.
Rarely do I give a bad review but this must be said. First I ordered Edamame, of which I was informed that they were out of. Ok understandable. So I ordered the seasonal "imperial egg rolls". As I am taking a bite into the second one I get a view of a long brown hair in my grip. As I am a bald AA male I know it ain't mine, lol. I tell the waitress and I am offered a new plate. Cool no problem. She asks if I want it with my main dish or to go. I say to go because my food was on its way and i am in a hotel and my room doesn't have a microwave but this isn't her problem. When my main course arrives (Spicy Ramen) it's actually luke warm. Ugggggh. For desert I ordered creme brûlée and am rewarded with a "close but no cigar" bowl of creme. They chef should have flamed the top much longer. After its all said and don't I decide to pay cash for my bill. $32.69...I give the waitress $40 and am asked if I want change. seriously??? Ok last piece of the puzzle, when she returns with my change, she only gives me $7. I will give this please the benefit of the doubt but today surely was Not their best day
(2)Becky M.
This restaurant has amazing specials throughout the week, however, that is not why I love coming here. The food is very good and they have a wonderful variety of rolls. I think the prices are fair. I have had amazing sushi, so if you are a sushi aficionado I would not recommend this place for you. However, if you are looking for a satisfying meal, especially if you have children I think this is the place for you. The kids menu is perfect because it has a more Americanized Asian flare which kids need from time to time! I love the decor and ambience, it makes me feel like I'm in a fancy family friendly establishment. My son requested to have his birthday dinner here. We had a group of 10 and they handled it beautifully. Their service it why I continue to return.
(4)Erin Y.
Meh. We ordered takeout and all I can say is it's really not that good. Dumplings tasted like the frozen supermarket kind. Spider roll was very average and the soft shell crab itself wasn't the best. Kinda spongy texture. The double pan fried noodles dish was just okay. Sauce was very thick and not very flavorful. Overcooked shrimp. Lame vegetables, were those broccoli stems or what? In short, there are much better places to get this kind of food. It's also pricey for the food quality and portion size.
(2)Grant P.
I've eaten many times at the Wok 'n Fire in Elmhurst, but I've only been to the Burr Ridge one a couple of times. They seem like such completely different places. The Burr Ridge one is so overdecorated with its giant bells, dragons and changing neon colors. The decor is completely distracting when you're trying to enjoy a meal. I feel more like I'm in some tacky nightclub than a restaurant. The food is similar, but somehow the chefs in Elmhurst make things better. I've had the noodle dishes, and while good, they aren't blow-me-away good like in Elmhurst. But this past weekend was the first time we tried their sushi. It's expensive, so you expect to either get really high quality or a lot. I got neither. What I ended up with were basically wagon-wheels of rice with just a tiny bit of filling in the middle. And the quantity of pieces was on the smaller side of what I'm used to as well. Disappointing. My wife and I ordered 4 rolls total, and one of them was just a dessert roll and our bill was over $40. I will NOT be going back here next time the sushi craving hits. Too overpriced for what you get.
(2)Nicole F.
Had take out from here. Was really good! Highly recommend this place if your looking to dine inside or order sushi togo! Everything was good quality. They have many different types of rolls and everything was very fresh.
(4)Jeannie A.
Modern - Trendy - Hip atmosphere! This restaurant is tucked away in the outdoor mall area in Burr Ridge. If it wasn't for Groupon, I probably wouldn't have found this hidden gem. I love the inside of this place - it is very peaceful and beautifully decorated. Service has always been top-notch when I've been here (3rd visit). Friendly, helpful, but not all-up-in-your-face. This last visit, I ordered the chicken lettuce wraps, crazy roll, and spicy tuna roll. The lettuce wraps were a huge portion. Seriously, to be split between 2-3 people - or as a meal in itself. I had $30 to use up on my Groupon, so I thought I would try something other than sushi. I would highly recommend the lettuce wraps - great flavor! Both rolls were solid and fresh. The rice wasn't as tightly packed as it could have been, but still above average. Check out their website, because they have some great happy hour specials! I am a big fan of this place!
(4)Patty L.
4 bc they're kinda slow. I have never had a bad plate & for an Asian person that's pretty rare to say. We are the pickiest at Asian spots! Especially Pan Asian. They've done a pretty good job with it. Decor's awesome! Like a club lounge.
(4)Addison L.
Is it just me or is the sushi getting better and better? I ordered my usual Mexican roll w/ edamame to go for lunch. The wasabi was whipped and airy and the pickled ginger was perfect. Not to mention the fresh melt in your mouth white tuna. If you have never been here try to come during happy hours. I'm typically not able to but it is a great way to try a lot for a steal!!
(4)Jessica M.
Went here out first time out upon moving to Willowbrook. Very pleased. We had great sushi places in our hometown, but this place did not disappoint. Despite being a chain restaurant, it didn't real feel, or taste like one. Also wasn't terribly expensive. Our appetizer & sushi rolls were all on our table within ~15 minutes of ordering, even though it was a busy Friday night. Service was great too! Server took the time to recommend her favorites to us to help us decide. Looking forward to going back!
(5)Maurice B.
If you have never had sushi, this is the place to go. They have great options for the average sushi lover as well as options for the beginner. Plus, they have great happy hour drink specials.
(4)Phillip L.
Clean, modern, and great service. Takeout works great here! They really treat you nice. The food is great. Midi soup and the Spicy California rolls are lick ass!
(5)Ada C.
Had dinner here 2 nights ago. Food was excellent and service was some of the best I've had. The bus boy cleans tables like he'd had 1 to many energy drinks. So fast. The happy hour deal is a good one if you can make it during those hours. Lots of food even on the appetizers.
(5)Eric Y.
Mediocre food in upscale setting. The decor is nice. Big buddha in the entrance, huge abacus room divider. Cool. Loud pop music playing in background makes conversation challenging. The bar looks nice - lots of TVs. Food however is not very good. The Chinese food is Americanized and is average at best. It's not too greasy or salty which is a plus. Our spider roll (tempura soft shell crab) was just ok. The potstickers were boring.
(2)Maggie P.
My family and I always come back! Their food is to die for ! Especially their salad, whatever kind of dressing they use for that salad, I WANT THE RECIPE! Sushi is great, the wait staff is very helpful and kind.
(5)Julie O.
I made a reservation for 2 at 8pm. Arrived early at 7:45pm and was told at check in that she would seat us closer to our reservation time. We could see open tables from the check in desk but okay, whatever. We told her we would wait in the bar. The bartenders were nice. Our drinks were accurate. The bartender offered us a menu, which we declined and told him that we had reservations. We then watched couples that came in after us get seated. At 8:15 I went to the check in desk, where the hostess thanked me for coming in. Really? I asked her what a reservation meant. She explained that you call in or reserve online and that there would always be a table available for us. Really? I then asked why she failed to seat us when we had been there 30 minutes. The hostess blamed someone else. No, honey, it was you that checked us in and you that failed to seat us. No, we won't be back.
(1)Melissa B.
I was pretty blown away by this place. I really enjoyed the decor. The lighting was dim and the bar area changed colors throughout the evening. I wasn't expecting such a nice spot in an outdoor mall. We both went with sushi. I love that they offer a brown rice option. I was pleased with the menu selection. It was actually difficult for me to decide. I ended up being really happy with my choices. I would rate the maki rolls a solid 4-4.5 star. We didn't make it during happy hour. I can't recall the exact deals but it seemed they always had some special going on. The waitress kept trying to up-sell me on everything. That's the only area they lost me. I'll definitely return for some sushi and cocktails. I'm hoping to save room for dessert next time. That menu looked great as well. I just hope the waitress gives me an honest opinion next time instead of trying to squeeze extra cash out of me.
(4)La T.
I go to this location ALL the time for lunch, dinner, happy hour if not at least once a week! Cannot get enough of this place! I went in for Happy Hour for a table of 8 recently and service could not get any better, so, I had to write this review! Atmosphere = Modern, Cool, Clean - Some may not like the changing colors but I love it! Server = Excellent! Our server's name is Riki. He did not get frustrated with taking our orders. I felt kind of bad since we kept ordering more food! No hiccups! Very Pleasant! No complaints here! Food = Awesomeness! I have never been disappointed with their food. I've had most of their appetizers if not all. Some of my favorites are: Yakitori Beef, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Tuna Poke, & Crab Cake Hand Roll. (Definitely worth it during their Appetizer Happy Hour!) I must also rave about their sushi Hotategai (Scallops). So FRESH! The best of all the sushi places that I've been to. Speaking of FRESH, I LOVE basil and their Thai Kick Specialty Maki Rolls were so refreshing! As for their entrees, I've had their noodle dishes and I ask for EXTRA EXTRA spicy and they're so GOOD! I usually get the Pad Thai, Pad Siew, Basil Chow Fun & their Thai Curry dishes. I've been to their Elmhurst & Wheaton locations but the Burr Ridge location is my favorite!
(5)Amy R.
I would love to give this place 5 stars because the sushi and the rolls were just that good! The absolute best this girl has ever eaten. The Yum Yun roll was divine!!! Loved the Rainbow roll, the Salmon Sushi and the Spicy California! Had one more, but I can't recall its name. All amazing!! The Apple Ginger Crisp dessert was just okay. The decor was perfect for sushi. Very authentic and tasteful...And very clean!! We walked right in and were seated immediately. I'm sure the -300 degree weather had nothing to do with that (yes, I'm exaggerating...but the wind chill was below zero and it was snowing). Had a fabulous time, nonetheless! The reason I have it 4 instead of 5 starts was because we constantly had to ask to see our server. She was no where to be found. That was disappointing, especially since the place was not very busy.
(4)Chris F.
Only thing I can say about this place is that is the PF Chang of the sushi world. You get your ambiance and your service but the food here is very simple but can't do no wrong type, very Asian American,.
(3)Tracy V.
Have been here a few times, and I wouldn't recommend it. The food wasn't very good, the drinks weren't very strong, and the service was less than impressive...
(2)Tania D.
OMG one of my favorite places ever!!! My friend introduced me to here. We went for Happy Hour on a Fri or Sat night. Check out their site. They have Happy Hour specials on Wed, Fri, Sat, & Sun. Mondays is half off on wine . Some Wed are Girls Night. Anyways, Happy Hour consists of half off appetizers, sushi, & drinks. We had Crab Cake, Calamari, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and other ones. Sake Sangria (both white &red are amazing). The decor is beautiful and great background music. Love the bar that changes colors!
(5)Bilguun G.
Awesome place. I had the best sushi and rolls in this restaurant. Let me repeat, they have the most delicious food ever. Ask for Inky, the sushi chef, when you visit next time and you will be well taken care of. I can come here everyday and won't get bored. The only thing is - it is a little on the pricy side.
(5)Laur G.
The first time I went to Wok N Fire I thought it was ok. Then I returned again on Wednesday for half off specialty rolls. We ordered 5 rolls and they came out in under 10 minutes. The rolls were so sloppy and many pieces that we picked up fell apart right in our chopsticks. The bar area is awesome and I want to like Wok N Fire, but there are many better sushi places to go to in the area.
(2)Niti B.
Food very bland and generic. The spicy shanghai and kung pao tasted exactly the same?! I prefer to eat at panda express than this spot and I would have to think long and hard before I did that. The food is very westernized and has no asian flare and I am very disappointed that it even occupies a location in such a trendy downtown like Burr Ridge. Will NOT go back! Definitely be going across the street to Dao Sushi instead!
(1)Eric P.
UPDATE: THE LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR IS NOW ONLY ON FRIDAYS Went here a few times after discovering this place right off I55 and County Line Rd. Really easy to get to and in a really nice outdoor shopping mall. Enough about the logistics....lets get to the good part. You will never find a better deal than the HAPPY HOUR specials(4-7) You have to eat in the really nice and modern bar to get it. Every app and regular maki rolls are 1/2 price, and there are cheap drinks for guys and girls. I had the Hong Kong Calamari app a few times and it is the best thing there, and its even big enough to have as a meal. The sushi and other apps (Tuna Poke, Coconut Shrimp) are really good too, not just because they were half price. Date Night tab should be around $30 if you play it right, that's a great deal for the quality of the food in expensive Burr Ridge.
(5)B R.
Everything is fresh and fabulous!! There happy hours are absolutely unbelievably a great deal. Restaurant is always clean and very adequately staffed. Love going there at least 2xs a month! Highly recommend.
(5)M G.
This place never lets me down! Great food. The bar service could be a little better especially when waiting for your to go order. Nicely decorated. Nice bar
(4)Joe C.
I love this place! The stir frys are amazing! Very clean and nice looking restaurant!
(5)Mark E.
I always sit at the bar for lunch. great service and the sushi is worth while. They have a few TVs at the bar usually with a game or two on. I have eaten here numerous times and always enjoyed what I had. Happy hour specials are good too. My kids and GF love the teriyaki chicken rolls...like a sushi roll bit has chicken inside. Really something for everyone here.Don't worry about the pompous owner he is rarely in...the staff is solid...just ask for. A manager if you need anything. Happy hour specials are worth the trip.
(5)Joe C.
Really good sushi and food. Every sushi I've had there was amazing. I always order their pad seiw for an entree and I am never disappointed. They also have good Thai iced tea if you are feeling like something sweet to drink.
(5)Flying Chef H.
Food was hot and tasty but service was sloooooow and though other staff helped out my waiter was MIA most the time.
(3)Jeff S.
Our first visit, and this place did the trick. The decor is excellent. Love the rotating lighting color. And that giant dragon on the wall?? BAD A$$. Service was professional and snappy. And the food was certainly to our satisfaction. I had the thai curry (red). The sauce was thick and not overly spicy. Had a great peanut flavor, which I love. We'll be back. For those who wonder, $50+tip gets you this, which is about right for the upscale Burr Ridge area: 1 crab rangoon app. 1 hot-n-sour soup. 1 thai curry 1 maki roll. 1 diet coke 1 thai iced coffee
(4)Neven B.
love to dine in with the family great food and service.
(4)Scott L.
Fantastic Happy Hour from 4-7 allowed me to sample The Satay Chicken, Beef Kabobs, Spring Rolls, and Spider Roll a HALF PRICE in the bar area, and they were all fantastic quality and presentation. Service was very prompt and professional. A mysteriously large portion of cabbage salad was a bit strange, and not terribly good, but who orders Satay to sample the side of slaw? Also really appreciated the Sake Flight for $10.00. Nice sampling of a wide variety of the product. Plenty of other excellent Happy Hour specials: I'll need to return and try.
(5)Amanda B.
I was really expecting better. For one, there's a huge white Buddha when you first walk in that kind of scared the crap out of me. There's a lot of pretty cool modern decor, which I liked. For lunch, I had the Szechwan chicken on brown rice. It was decent, but not as spicy as I had hoped. If the dish has the spicy symbol next to it, I expect spicy! But I didn't care enough to flag down the server for some chili sauce. However, they were very accommodating when I wanted to add some pineapple to the dish. Hey, I like a little bit of sweet with my "spicy." My date and I also ordered edamame: it was SOAKING in oil. Our hands were so oily after eating them, and I refused to finish them. Edamame should never, ever be oily! My date wasn't impressed with his dish either. Our server was great and very attentive, but the food was lacking. Wok 'N Fire wasn't terrible, it was "just OK."
(2)Lisa H.
Fun place, cool bar, outdoor -why don't they do a patio like Cooper's hawk? Great value. Best happy hour specials. Food is A-ok...price is reasonable. Not sure why they put apples in the wasabi salad and don't write it in the menu description. Not typical, so a complete shock/surprise. What else do they leave out? My husband ordered a martini up and got it with ice. After he flagged down the waitress-many minutes later-They just drained it - not sure they understand about martini's - We have been going here since they opened-the food used to be bad. After three tries and ordering different things we stopped for awhile. Friends invite us -we oblige . My adult children refuse to go back. The food has improved in the last year and a half, so if you didn't like it when it first open- try again, they have improved. I am not a fan of their sushi- not real. Brookhaven sells better sushi. A lot of my friends like their sushi- but normally don't like sushi.
(3)Maria A.
I went to Wok n' Fire because of a groupon & I'm glad I went! The sushi is really fresh. I also got the stir fry (Cashew Chicken) & that was good as well. My favorite item to get is the Sesame Banana Fritter- It's the best!!! I love the decor, and watching the lights change colors around the restaurant. My only complaint is it can be a little expensive, but you can go during happy hour b/c they offer half off appetizers & sushi.
(5)Jules H.
Okayish...more style than substance kinda place. Restaurant decked out in cool decor, but serving not too spectacular asian cuisine. Salty food that was not too great on flavor. But at least I got to eat it while clutching a new sweater from the Loft. Life is about trade offs :-)
(3)Kitty K.
One of my many gripes as a transplant from Chicago to the western suburbs has been the lack of affordable sushi. I'm not saying that Wok 'N Fire has the best sushi ever, but it satisfied my cravings quite adequately. My daughter and I had the loveliest, kindest server, Gabrielle, on our recent visit. On a bar-area seating during 4-7 Happy Hour, for a total of $50, including tip, we had five different maki rolls, a Thai noodle entree, and even a potent $4 martini. My advice: Get there before 5:30 p.m. if at all possible. Really delighted with this place.
(5)Jaime M.
We came in for yummy lunch as always our server was quick and knowledgable and fun. We wanted to have the same lunch we always do but our waitress suggested something new and it was a hit. I've yet to try something here I dislike. Excellent spot for every season but if you have the chance I recommend enjoying your meal on the patio. Join the Eclub it's free and they send you news and coupons now and then
(5)Sandra M.
Came here after a day at the Kohler Spa...shouldn't have. We had the potstickers as an appetizer, orange chicken and governors wok toss steak as entries. They were just ok. We were in the area on my husbands' birthday and I wanted to have a special lunch elsewhere. He loves hibachi type food and I guess he thought this is what it was. The decor is really nice though.
(3)Let V.
Love this place, every time I visit, I have a great time! I especially love Wednesday nights in the lounge for $5 Martinis and 50% off rolls!
(5)Liz C.
Came here for a friend's bachelorette party. We enjoyed some sushi, appetizers and drinks. Service was a little slow, but our rolls came out super fast. I only tried the spicy cali roll. But I think my friends all enjoyed the spider roll, godzilla roll, spicy tuna roll, and I think there was one more, but I can't remember. Must've been good, cause every piece got eaten! It's the best spicy cali roll I've ever had. It was perfect. I am not huge on sushi, but I plan to come back here and try something else next time. We also had some drinks. I tried the kim chi bloody mary, but I couldn't really taste any kimchi, and there wasn't any garnishing it...so I don't know. I was disappointed, I love kim chi. It's always in the house lol. For appetizers, we had lettuce wraps and crab rangoon. Both were just delicious. yummy.
(4)Carm B.
The food was good and the atmosphere is very nice but... I can't stand when you walk into a restaurant that is clearly not at capacity and if you don't have a reservation, you get the "cold shoulder". It just turns me off right away and it does affect my dining experience. I will say it was a nice touch that the manager walked around and stopped at the tables to see how things were going and their Shrimp Dumplings were delicious. I may try it again but this time with a "reservation".
(3)Yvonne O.
Still love it here - great for a light lunch after a trip to Kohler down the block! Lunch specials and drink specials aplenty as well. This last time, I got three rolls (spicy tuna, California and shrimp tempura) which came with Miso soup - filling, but not crazy heavy and they also offer Voss sparkling, which is a fave. All this, with tip still under $30 and the rolls are not half size either! If you work in the area, you could totally come here for lunch and be in and out quickly.
(4)Bobby O.
This is a modern Asian themed restaurant that gets quite busy. The interior is impressively decorated with large dragons, lamps, and Buddhas. I had sushi and was impressed.
(4)mei s.
We bought a groupon and decided to come celebrate my daughter's 8th birthday there. I made reservations online at opentable.com and mentioned it there. But I guess you have to let them know when you are there, bc it doesn't seem like they read the special notes. We ordered a few speciatly and regular rolls, sashimi and basil chow fun with steak. A couple of orders from the kids menu-teriyaki noodles and orange chicken. A great place, noisy though. And dark. But I like the sushi options and the food was pretty tasty. Our waitperson was friendly and helpful and checked on us many times. The manager stopped by a few times too. My daughter was a little disappointed that they did not do the Applebees thing, but that's alright.
(4)addy t.
Average food for average prices. I love the happy hour for drinks and traditional maki rolls, otherwise I haven't been here in awhile.
(3)Joseph P.
This place has good affordable sushi. They have half off appetizers and drinks on certain days of the week. There sesame chicken is also pretty good too. Great atmosphere with modern decorations.
(4)Dave D.
I had a Groupon, so my husband and I dined here last night. Overall, I'd say it was a fairly pleasant experience with some hits and some misses. First, the decor is definitely trying to be trendy. We sat in the bar and the colorful lights change colors every minute or so. It started to play tricks on my eyes, especially when certain colors would come up and the food looked to be a weird color. But hey, if blue food is your thing, this will be right up your alley. We got used to the lighting after a while. The food was definitely pretty good. I got the egg drop soup with spinach, and it was nice and peppery (which I like) and the sesame chicken which had some nice mango in it. Overall I as very satisfied with my food and the nice sized portion. My husband got sushi - the BLT roll and some roll with steak in it (how often do you see steak sushi? so he had to try it). He liked them both, but said he probably wouldn't get the BLT roll again. The price was a little high, but not terrible. You could tell they used higher quality ingredients, but some of the stuff I considered getting seemed a little pricy for what it was. The one kind of down side was the service. Our waiter was the bartender, I think. We had a few people coming up to us and bringing us stuff, but the bartender seemed to be our main person. He seemed a bit distracted, but was well intentioned. It didn't really bother me until we'd gone about 15 minutes into our entree without getting a refill on our drinks. The waitress who seemed to have every other table around us (but not our table) kept refilling her tables' drinks, but we seemed to be the only ones not getting anything. When I looked over at her, kind of with a "what are we supposed to do to get a drink refill?" look, she just shrugged and walked away. Eventually I brought our drinks up to the bartender and he refilled them for us and apologized profusely. He looked really busy, so I did kind of feel bad for him. After we finished our meal, the bartender brought over another round of waters, and then we just kind of sat there for another 15 minutes not sure what to do. Eventually he came back and gave us our check and he said my husband's martini was on the house since he felt bad about forgetting to get us drinks. I thought that was nice, we didn't even have to ask for that. So although the service wasn't great, at least the guy was nice and felt bad about it. Overall, this place had good food. We might take some people here to see what they think. I'm pretty sure we'll be back, not 100% sold on the place, but it was good. The quality of food made up for most of the other stuff. I'd give my review 3.5 stars if that were possible, but since that's not an option, I'll be nice and bump it to 4. Just be aware that the service isn't amazing, which I've seen in some of the other reviews here too. I think if this place can up their service, they'd have happier customers since everything else is good.
(4)Robyn C.
This restaurant is really cheesy decor and ambiance wise. The food was okay, kinda greasy and not that tasty. My dinner there was very unforgettable, well actually I only remember enough to not come here anymore. Service was pretty slow and inattentive for early Saturday night. Don't stare at the bar, for some reason the changing lights were very blinding and extremely annoying.
(3)Lauren T.
I heard about this place through Groupon and I am glad that I did. While I enjoyed the food, the prices were a bit to high for my liking. On a Saturday evening the place was basically empty so were were able to sit outside immediately. Win. The server was nice and prompt. The menu is a little limited, but we weren't disappointed with anything. The noodle dishes are all priced on a scale though. There is a basic price for the dish and then you add a dollar for tofu a dollar for chicken and so on. I have never actually paid extra for tofu so I was not really a fan of that. The drinks were pricey too, but good. For two of us to have noodles, split an appetizer and a drink for each was a little over 50. So not too bad, but not cheap enough to come all the time.
(4)Quijote D.
I like sitting at the sushi bar with Chef Inky as he feeds me the best suggestions and surprises Have the Niguri Sake Waitress Yaun is very professional and attentive
(5)Audrey A.
Eh. I had a lukewarm experience there. When you first walk in you are greeted by a giant Buddha statue. At first you'll be taken aback by the rich decor, but once you sit down and really take in your surroundings everything starts to look a bit gaudy. But that's just my taste. Everything on the menu sounds so appetizing. I was really excited while waiting for my food, but once it got there I can't say I was completely impressed. I ordered the Grilled Wasabi Salmon, and while it was good it wasn't anything out of this world. For $17, I would have expected a little more. Everything on the menu is priced pretty steep for what it is. We ordered the sesame banana fritters for dessert and that was just okay, too. The Banana wontons at Stir Crazy are definitely better. Overall, the service was good. Our waiter checked up on us and was attentive and it didn't take too terribly long for our food to arrive. I'll probably come back to try out their sushi because from what I saw, their sushi looked pretty good. I was just a little annoyed while watching the people at the table next to us eat their sushi with their forks. That is a huge sushi no-no. For an Asian Fusion restaurant, you would think they'd have chopsticks sitting at the table with the forks and knives, but we had to ask for ours.
(2)David N.
This was my second trip to Wok 'N Fire and the worse of the two. I had the Teriyaki Chicken and the rice was cold and the steamed vegies were cold and crunchy. I would had rather had a McDonalds quarter pounder than the lunch I had here. The staff are snoody and condescending.
(1)Roxanne E.
I ate at Wok 'N Fire on a Wednesday night. The restaurant was busy, but they found a table for our party of 6 immediately. The decor borders on tacky. The food was a good version of Americanized Asian food. The service was NOT good. Our waiter forgot he took our appetizer order (came back and asked if we wanted to order appetizers about 15 minutes after we'd already ordered them). He never checked back at our table between dropping things off. We had to flag him down to order a second bottle of wine. He was inattentive and disorganized. The restaurant is loud. It's not a place to go for intimate dinner conversation. I will go back, because the food was good. But if the service is not any better, it will be my last time.
(3)M. G.
Mostly wanted to write a positive review for their gluten free menu. I was worried they were only doing it to be trendy, but they knew how to do it properly for those of us who can get seriously sick from it. They put in my order with "gluten free" written in capital letters, brought me a separate and gf labeled container of soy sauce, prepared my food on a clean cutting board with a clean knife, and when I asked about spicy mayo they let me know theirs had gluten so I couldn't have it. Overall positive experience. Very happy they took gf seriously so I can have sushi without worrying about getting sick. Only other comments would be for them to have a gluten free spicy mayo and more exciting gf maki on the menu. Again, though, I had a good time with no real complaints.
(4)Gosia Z.
I love the inside of it. It's so nice with the Asian feel to it but the staff wasn't the greatest. We had a waitress who looked miserable. The sushi was really good but the pad Thai wasn't the greatest. I've had better and cheaper. Overall it was pretty average. Nothing special
(3)Juan Manuel G.
It's better to ask to sit at the sushi bar. A little noisy but the food selection is good. Good job waitress Yun.
(3)Maranda E.
The ambience is amazing. $4 margaritas were amazing. It's a beautiful place with great service. The manager came to check in on us as well. Very nice. The sushi was the best I ever had.
(5)Jen M.
I really wanted to like this place. My first experiences were not good. A week or so after they opened, I called to place a phone order. I pride myself on being very clear when I give an order, to make everything easier for all involved. The hostess was having a very difficult time. When I came to pick up my food, the THREE young, pretty hostesses could not figure out how to take my bill and split it between two credit cards. Right down the middle. As a former server and bartender, this is not difficult on most POS systems. Finally a bartender or manager came over and showed them how to do it. When I got home, while the food was good, they had messed up my dad's order. I called the manager and was very polite and told him what happened. I acknowledged that they had just opened and told him I assumed he would want to know as a manager and as they work out their opening kinks. He was very apologetic, took down my address, and said he was going to get some gift cards out to me tomorrow or the next day. 4 or so months later....nothing. BAD MOVE. I was pretty miffed, but decided to give them another shot. A few of my co-workers at Eddie Bauer down a few stores at the mall told me they also experienced poor service. Two co-workers went there after work for a drink and light apps, but no one greeted them at the front for almost five minutes. So they left. My sister and I went the other night for dinner and it was dead. It took our server almost ten minutes to bring our drinks - an iced tea and a lemonade, not complicated. Our food did come quickly, but our server never checked in on us and asked how our food was. By the time he came, we were done. With so many good places to eat in the area, I probably will not be returning. For great Thai, check out Cida Thai in LaGrange.
(3)Jordan K.
Went to Wok 'N Fire for the first time on Monday night with my husband. It was not busy, but a pretty decent crowd for a Monday! We were greeted by a GIANT buddha when we walked in. Really cool atmosphere with great music (think top 40s) and different colored lights changing throughout the restaurant. We started with sushi. I am not a big sushi eater, so I opted for a veggie option. They didn't offer a veggie roll, but the chef was willing to customize one for me! My husband ordered the the spicy California rolls...they were delicious and not too spicy! I actually ended up liking them even better than mine, thus expanding my sushi palate! Our entrees were good as well; I ordered the orange peel chicken and my husband the Spicy Shanghai. The Spicy Shanghai came out though and was not even as spicy as my orange peel chicken. It was as if they had forgotten the spicy sauce. We asked the waitress and she offered to get more of the sauce for us, which she did, but it took awhile and by the time we got it I was done with my meal. They have happy hour specials in the bar/lounge area from 4-7 Monday through Friday. Half price maki rolls and drink specials. I would definitely go back for that! Overall I thought the prices were a tad bit high, $50 for dinner for us before tip, but the food was good!
(4)Josh M.
This place is basically a Stir Crazy with sushi added. Many of the items on the menu are exactly the same or some old menu items. Yah my girlfriend manages a Stir Crazy as you could have guessed. The entrees are decent but the sushi is usually really good. Its a bit on the pricey side but they do some very reasonable happy hour specials. As far as the rolls go all of the signature rolls are consistently some of the better ones Ive had outside of a traditional sushi place. The inky and the mamma's roll are worth checking out. The downside is the entrees are just average and it feels like a nightclub more than a restaurant inside. There is color changing lighting that just doesn't fit the cuisine. Basically this place is almost trying to hard to fit in. Get some good sushi at a traditional place and go to Stir Crazy to get the original dishes. You will be happier in end.
(3)Jill R.
I went here today for lunch and LOVED it. The service was good, the atmosphere was cool and the food was de-lish. They offer a lunch menu that is very nicely priced. I ordered the Sczhwan (totally spelled that wrong) Tilapia and LOVED it. I would have it again and again! Totally recommend this place.
(5)Eva K.
We had dinner there tonight, service was bad ,no water, no silverware ,nothing had to get up to ask some one for everything .not only that the waiter taken our order after a long wait 10" min it's later came back and ask us what we have ordered he forgot !!! Came back with the food it was all wrong-- not what we ordered !!! The sushi was like a little kid made it , poor is the best way to describe it!!! It was way to expensive for the small meal we received .It was good when they first open'd but now I would not go back!!!
(1)Bryan B.
Edgy moderndecor. Very city in appearance. The menu features a broad array of Asian fare and sushi. Three basic seating areas: bar (whole thing changes colors every few minutes); dining room; sushi bar. No negatives other than the font size on the menu. Okay for kids. It's definitely a few notches above Pei Wei and not the warehouse-sized dining experience of PF Chang. Definitely worth a try.
(3)Taeler H.
I liked this place from the minute I walked in. It's like a no-cover lounge with food! I came a few minutes before happy hour but thankfully the drink specials were going on all day. I began my experience with a mango margarita. It was yummmmmy! Next we were seated in a large booth in the main dinning room. This place is decorated so nicely. Everything was clean, neat, and modern. I ordered the sesame chicken w/ brown rice. It was cooked to perfection (not too crispy, not soggy, just enough sauce, rice was cooked perfectly not mushy like some Chinese places cook it). It did not taste like the sesame chicken I'm used to, but it was still delicious, and it tasted like they pre-toasted my sesame seeds which gave my chicken an interesting flavor. My bf got the sushi sampler which he seemed to've enjoyed. Those of you who are familiar with my reviews know I love a restaurant with a clean bathroom, and this place took the cake. The bathroom was a little small but it was lofty with a midnight blue theme. It was dark in there but lovely, when you first walk in there's a huge mirror so you can see your whole outfit, which ladies love! The stalls were a little tiny but I didn't feel claustrophobic because of the lofty open ceiling above. To make a long story short this seems like the perfect place to come for a double date! The ONLY thing I really didn't care for was the music in the bar area. I thought there'd be a DJ or just lounge music playing in the background. Instead there was a guy on keyboard just singing random songs very loudly. I wasn't really a huge fan of him... Other than that, this is THE place to go for Chinese food in the area.
(4)Dan C.
I am just leaving wok n fire and find myself totally disappointed with my flavorless meal. This place is all style and no substance. If you are looking for real asian food go somewhere else.
(1)Zelein Z.
Great decor, good service, and bad stir fry. The sauce in the stir fry was way too salty, the veges were over cooked to the point of mush. The service helped this get up to two stars. Try their homemade ginger ale. Shame the stir fry was not as good.
(2)Marlena O.
This is a beautiful restaurant, and perfect for a date night. Good food, drinks, and service, and in a great location.
(4)Hal M.
I have been there five times times and have tried three different stir frys. Each was excellent! Service is always good. Only two draft beer choices but I am a 312 fan so not a problem.
(4)Meridith H.
The service and the sushi here are good, but the real attraction of Wok 'N Fire is the decor. A giant dragon adorns one wall and slowly changes color as the restaurant's ubiquitous LED lights rotate through the colors of the rainbow. Dinner conversation that revolved around food was frequently interrupted by, "Wow, look at the dragon NOW!"
(3)Lana J.
Love the decor, love that they are kid/family friendly. The problem with this place is that the food is mediocre. We have eaten here on several occasions and I always walk away very underwhelmed by the food.
(2)Mariya D.
The food's okay.. although there's lots of mistakes made in orders. I'm pretty sure everytime i've been here my order has been messed up. But it's clear that this business is terribly run. the managers are really rude and you can see them standing around texting and talking to each other instead of actually working. As a previous server in the restaurant business myself I know that's not the way good businesses are suppose to run. Also, I've come in here right as they open before and the place is disgustingly dirty. I honestly wouldn't recommend this, if you want good asian food or sushi i'd definitely suggest something else maybe like Ra, or KOI
(1)Rishi S.
This was my first time at Wok 'N Fire and it was great.
(4)Hannah S.
Its pretty cool they have a bar that is lit up with colorful lights and it changes. We went at night and it was super cool. I had their sushi too and it wasn't bad very homemade. Their edamame was a little over done though so make sure you tell them you want it crunchier. I plan on going back though!
(4)Don L.
First timer at Wok N Fire. My son, wife & I were there on Sat night. We had reservations, which you definitely need on a Sat night. We didn't have to wait at all for a 6 PM reservation. The decor is upscale & nice. Pretty decent sized menu, including sushi options. We had a couple of the specialty rolls which were good, especially the Papa's Choice, which did have a hint of a kick. The fish was fresh. We also tried a few of the entrees, which were decent, but nothing special. I'm a big fan of chow fun and any green bean dish, so we tried both of those. The chow fun was a little bit greasy, but it had good flavor. The green beans could have used more flavor as well. My son had the kids menu chicken teriyaki, which he liked. For the price, I would have expected better and this would have rated 3 stars except I don't feel you get what you pay for.
(2)Jon E.
Great wok fried dishes!
(4)Maria D.
The waiter was nice and gave me the half-price sushi after happy hour. The food came quickly, but it looked sloppy, tasted too fishy, and was a little chewy for my taste. I felt bad there was so much left on my plate, so I asked for a box. I quickly dumped it as soon as I left. Maybe it was a bad day for them, but I will not be returning.
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