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Name: Dib
Address: 1025 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
Telephone: (773) 561-0200
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.73

Dib

1025 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640

(773) 561-0200
Store is closed

Dib Menu

Appetizer

Goma-e

Edamame

Egg Roll

Fried Tofu

Agae Dashi Tofu

Spring Roll

Tempura

Crab Rangoon

Gyoza

Chicken Satay

Asparagus Beef Roll

Soft Shell Crab

Sashimi Appetizer
Salad

Cucumber Salad

Mixed Green Salad

Seaweed Salad

Tataki Grilled Avocado Salad*

Beef Salad*

Seared Tuna Salad*

Spicy Scallop

Chicago

Volcano

Rainbow

Dragon

Tom Yum Maki
Soup

Miso

Mixed Veggies Soup

Tom Yum

Tom Kha
Veggies Maki

Kappa**

Oshinko**

Avocado

Spinach**

Shitake

Sweet Potato Tempura

Asparagus Tempura
Sushi Bar Entree

Nigiri Plate

Sushi Plate

Sushi Supreme

Sashimi Plate

Chirashi

Unagi Don
(added In Entrees) Extra

Vegetable

Chicken Tofu Or Egg

Shrimp Or Beef

Combo (chicken Beef And Shrimp)
Curry

Red*

Green*

Panang*

Mussamun*
Variety Entree

Pad Thai

Pad See-ew

Drunken Noodle*

Basil Chicken*

Stir-fried Vegetables (no Meat)

Fried Rice

Basil Fried Rice

Broccoli Chicken Or Tofu

Garlic Chicken
Side Orders

Steam Or Crispy Noodle

Sushi Rice

Jasmine Rice

Spicy Mayo Or Unagi Sauce

Teriyaki Sauce Or Ginger Dressing Or Peanut Sauce

Sweet & Sour Sauce Or Soy Sauce

Hot Sauce (1 Oz Cup)

Ginger Or Wasabi

Steam Vegetable

Healthy Meal suggestions for Dib

Appetizer

Goma-e [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tataki Grilled Avocado Salad* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tom Kha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Veggies Maki

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

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

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

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

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

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

Asparagus Tempura [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sushi Bar Entree

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

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

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

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

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

Unagi Don [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
(added In Entrees) Extra

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

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

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

Combo (chicken Beef And Shrimp) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Curry

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

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

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

Mussamun* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Variety Entree

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

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

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

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

Stir-fried Vegetables (no Meat) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

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

Steam Or Crispy Noodle [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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

Teriyaki Sauce Or Ginger Dressing Or Peanut Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet & Sour Sauce Or Soy Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Sauce (1 Oz Cup) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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

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

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Rebecca B.

Overall, the sushi was decent. Ingredients were very fresh, but the proportions were way off. Our Santa Fe roll was basically all iceberg lettuce. The two spicy rolls we ordered were delicious, due to their spicy sauce. It was, however, very overpowering, and all we tasted was the sauce. Might give it a try again sometime, but I don't see it becoming a staple of our weekend dining-out.
(3)
eun c.

can't really beat their lunch prices. verrrry affordable and tasty. i go there all the time.
(4)
cici b.

Whether you want delicious sushi or hot thai food at a very reasonable price, Dib is the place to be! Love their drunken noodles, special maki, and everything! BYOB helps keep the bill low - my husband and I enjoyed dinner last night for only $26! The wait staff are very nice and friendly; this is my favorite neighborhood restaurant.
(5)
Geoffrey L.

Went by myself for a quick dinner. Two other tables in the restaurant and they tried sticking me in the corner against the wall. When I pointed to a better table they said "we have a reservation for 10 people there soon". Fine- I get that- but by the time I left 45 min later- there was no res. for 10. So I'm already pissed. Ordered steak terriyaki and a shrimp maki. The piece of shrimp was very small so basically paid 7 dollars for a roll of rice and cucumber. The steak was the worst part- the quality of beef they use is so cheap I could not chew it- it was that tough. Pass this place up. They need to work on their game a bit.
(2)
penny h.

i really liked the place. the service was very nice and the food was good. a bit expensive but i would go there again b/c i think it was worth it.
(4)
Beth B.

I used to live a block away from dib. It was simultaneously the best and worst thing that has ever happened to me. Pros: Excellent sushi (I love, love, love the volcano roll), friendly wait staff and reasonable prices. I can't vouch for everything on the menu, but I've sampled a pretty good cross section and have never been disappointed. Plus, they have a great lunch special AND it's BYOB. Cons: The fact that it's affordable is negated when you make a habit of going at least twice a week. Curbing my spending has been much easier without the temptation of passing dib everyday on my walk home.
(5)
Laura G.

Best sushi I have ever had, right down the street from me, BYOB, the food is filling, fast, and deeeelicious!
(5)
Jenn P.

I have not been to a BYOB place since, well, .....college??? It's been a LONG time, so when we sauntered into Dib with our bottle of Trader Joe's "2 Buck Chuck" for 2.99 I was feeling ultra hip and economically responsible. If you consider the current state of affairs spending $2.99 on an entire bottle of wine and NOT $27 at the restaurant you feel pretty darn savoy. Anyway my friend Renee and I were hungry so off we went up the street for some sushi, I love sushi. Renee loves sushi even more then I do and I just now have scheduled her an appointment to have her mercury level checked. That being said I took on the task of uncorking the wine and Renee compiled our order. We began with the Goyza which are steamed pork dumplings with a yummy dipping sauce. They were really good, great flavors good texture. I could ( maybe shouldn't have) but could stick the whole dumpling in my mouth in one shot. This is good for not dropping stuff out of your mouth like a caveman not so good when it comes to only eating your half of the dumplings. They were delicious. Since we knew we would also be dining out for dinner we only ordered two rolls and some sashimi. The Crispy Shrimp Tempura Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll and some Super White Tuna Sashimi. Holy crap was that crispy roll thingy scrumptious all crispy and toasted on the outside and all cream cheesy and soft and tender on the inside. The White Tuna Sashimi was perfection , if fish could be both butter and silk at once, this would be it. It was heavenly and just thinking about it has sent me into a sushi craving like no other. It is 9:33 am. Our server was the only one there and it was pretty busy. She did a good job, personality was somewhat non existent but it really didn't tarnish the lunch. She was OK and even though the sushi seemed to take FOREVER it obviously did not, otherwise I could not possibly write this review! I hope to go back, with my BFF, the next time I'm in town, or maybe, just maybe even later this week!
(4)
Marcy M.

Why I was a fan: - Great set up, open, clean,and they made great use of a tiny space. - There was only one waitress working and you would have never known it because the service was so quick! - My glass of water never reached empty before our server was there to fill it up! (i'm a big stickler on this!) - The menu offered all of your class pan-asian dishes as well as your favorites from any sushi bar. - The prices were beyond reasonable. (3 people drinking water + an appetizer + 3 entree = $35 NOT BAD!) Why I loved the food - The spicy stuff was ACTUALLY spicy-but devilishly tasty! - The pad thai was some of the best I have ever had! - They offered a varied selection of specialty sushi-we were not disappointed with any of our selections. - The proportions were exactly reasonable.
(4)
Kent B.

Meh. the food wasn't terrible, but frankly, for the price, you don't get what you paid for. also, there are other Thai places (cough cough Thai Classic cough cough) that are about the same price, if not cheaper, with MUCH better service and food. If you're looking for good Thai, unless you don't want to go far from the northside, I wouldn't recommend this place.
(2)
Monica W.

Their sushi is really good. Lots of fish. Not one of those places where it's all rice and filler. We had ours delivered and they were fast. Loved how all of our order was organized and neatly put together. Everything was labelled as well. The crab ragoon was amazing. The sake roll, ny roll, spicy tuna, wasabi tobiko (wasn't weak), and tuna special maki roll.....all was really good. We were actually stuffed all night. Most places, you are hungry a few hours after because it's all rice. Really happy I found another sushi place in my area. Also has great coupons if you spend 20 or 50 bucks for delivery or pickup.
(4)
Rebecca S.

Veg. Diners Beware! I have to say, as a vegetarian, it's a little disconcerting when they put caviar (orange-y sticky little fish eggs) on top of my salad without listing it in the menu. Ick! The atmosphere is beautiful, but that doesn't make up for using SILKEN tofu for their fried tofu appetizer (so it falls apart) and bizarrely putting halves of uncooked regular ol' grocery store button mushrooms on top. These are small things but it made me leave behind the take-away menu I grabbed on my way in. It's not worth the time or money.
(2)
Scott D.

I liked this place for several reasons: the menu had both Thai and sushi fare at reasonable prices, the staff was friendly, and parking was a cinch. On the other hand, it's located in a less-than-pleasant part of town (Lawrence Redline), and the dinning area is small (yet not very intimate). Overall, it serves as a good place to fill your sushi fix if other places in the area (i.e., Indie Cafe, Hama Matsu) are too far away or too busy.
(3)
B S.

I LOVE DIB! I have yet to eat anything from Dib I didn't like. It's definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Uptown. Best Crab Rangoon I've ever had.
(5)
Meghan P.

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Dib! I consider myself incredibly lucky to have Dib at the corner of my block. And my friends travel up to Uptown from their respective 'hoods to enjoy Dib. The sushi is terrific and extremely reasonably priced. Make reservations on Fridays though -- it's a tight little place and it gets packed.
(5)
Miss Y.

I placed a delivery order and was shocked at how badly they chose to nickle and dime me for my extra unagi sauce: $1.50 for the tiniest little container, probably less than an ounce of sauce. The yakitori appetizer was sub-par. I received two spears with two very small chucks of chicken on each - the rest was vegetables. In my experience yakitori does not contain vegetables - just chicken, so the move from traditional yakitori was disappointing. The rest of the appetizer was a mix of greens. I felt it was way overpriced for what I received. The softshell crab appetizer was also very disappointing: I only received the crab's legs, while the most flavorful part of that dish is the body of the crab. I like to see an entire crab so I know it's a crab. I did not order softshell crab legs, I ordered a softshell crab. As for the unagi bowl dinner I ordered, this was fairly tasty, but vastly overpriced. $16 dollars for small 4 small pieces of eel and very little rice - the rest was a mixed greens salad and cucumbers. While the food was very delicious I could tell they were choosing to use not very expensive "add-ins" to provide the appearance of a full meal. Given the tight economic times this does not surprise me, but for the prices to remain the same (increasing in some cases) I was very disappointed. I will not be ordering from them again as there are equally delicious sushi restaurants in the area that provide me with more traditional Japanese cuisine at, what I feel, are more reasonable prices.
(2)
Traci S.

Dib has great Thai Curries, always served with an eye to presentation. They also have amazing lunch specials. And the staff are lovely and just attentive enough. The only reason I don't give them 5 stars if because I have never tried any of the sushi dishes and thus can't comment. Also, it's BYOB!
(4)
Matt J.

Spicy tuna roll gets a B, pad thai some of the worst I've had every. Very disappointed overall :(
(2)
Val B.

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you walk through their door, you're taken to a sort of oasis within Uptown. Small place, but enough space between tables to be comfortable. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and the food was pretty good -- especially for the price! I had a spicy tuna roll ($5) and crab rangoon ($5). The roll was very fresh and large, and while it wasn't spicy in my mouth, it was definitely spicy about 10 seconds after swallowing. Yikes! It was intense. The crab rangoon was good. Not sweet like I'm used to, but really nice. My date had the massiman curry ($8) and said it was very good and the meat was very tender. No corkage fee and the server promptly brought us champagne glasses. A few free parking spots for restaurant-goers in the lot in the front. I went at about 6:45 on a Tuesday and it was nearly full, but no wait. There's a little bar with 4 or 5 seats which could be utilized if the place was packed. All in all, a good experience and I'll definitely be back! Especially when 2 people can eat for less than $20 and bring their own booze!
(4)
Jason L.

We drove by Dib on our way to pick up a few ingredients for dinner from the grocery. After noticing the place tucked away in its little strip mall corner, I daydreamed about the best sushi place in San Diego (wedged between a Planned Parenthood and a 7-11), and how it had been waaaay too long since I had been there. Needless to say, the grocery plans were scrapped and we turned around to get a late dinner at Dib instead. As soon as we walked in, it was obvious that someone had put thought and effort into the decor. Even the menus were artistically designed. Seeing how nice the decor was, I expected expensive entrees. While this is not the cheapest place in town, it certainly is one of the best values (we even ordered the Sea Bass as an extra entree, since the price was too good to pass up!) Everything we had was excellent, and the service was just right. Almost the instant our waitress noticed the bottle of wine we brought in, she had a corkscrew in hand and waiting. All around a great little restaurant that does feel like the secret place only you know about. *If you like Thai cuisine, you HAVE to order the Tom Kha . . . a week later, and I'm still thinking about that soup*
(4)
Jeffrey C.

I really enjoy this restaurant! I live close to Dib and eat there several times a month. The food is fresh and made to order. Since they remodeled a little over a year ago it's better to eat in also. I usually take out since it's close but for sushi eating is is great and they make it fresh at the bar. Highly recommended!
(5)
Crystal N.

I really REALLY like this place. And this is based on the Sushi alone. Fresh and plentiful for starters. The triple tuna maki is heavenly! But I can say the same about their crunchy spicy tuna and crazy chicago maki too! Are the maki rolls all that creative? Nope. But that doesn't take away from the fact that they're still damn good. Their delivery is fast and courteous and I will definately be ordering from them often.
(4)
Jin Joo L.

I've only gone here once to eat and multiple times to grab their Thai Iced Coffee. The food was yummy! The prices were great value for the amount of food they give. The service was very friendly. I definitely wanna go again and again... if only I lived closer.
(5)
William W.

My wife and I drove past this place over the weekend, before going to a show at the Aragon. We love our neighborhood Thai place, and it's been a while, so we figured we'd give them a shot! I'm (mostly) glad I did! Our sushi was pretty good; the Chicago roll was a little heavy on the cucumber, but still quite tasty. On the other hand, the asparagus tempura was simply amazing - we didn't expect it to be rolled up maki-style, but it was, and it was perfect. My masaman curry was also quite tasty, with gigantic portion sizes. Tons of perfectly-cooked potatoes, a few sweet potatoes, and a healthy amount of chicken. They were also able to substitute peanuts for cashews, which was great. My wife had the pad thai, which she said was also delicious. It was a very filling meal, but I should know better than to eat curry right before a concert... I was still tasting it on the drive home. Still, all things considered, it was amazing - especially for the price. We didn't expect quality this high for this price in the city. Two entrees, an appetizer, and a mid-priced roll came to a grand total of $32. It was a very pleasant surprise. I'd eat here again without hesitation.
(4)
E L.

I can't beileve I've lived in Uptown for 2 years and tonight was my first visit here. Dib is a great restaurant for dinner with friends or even a date. It's on Lawrence and Kenmore where normally one wouldn't expect a cute little (modern) restaurant, but the ambiance is all of the above and the food is as well. It's thai+sushi=pan-asian, which I'd normally skip, but I liked Dib. Went there with a group of 8 -- which, incidentally (contrary to Yelp's info) does take reservations -- and just about half of us had one of their curry dishes. They weren't your run-of-the-mill watery thai curries, they were thick and flavorful. Although similar, we all tasted the difference between Panang, Massuman, and Red curry. I live in Uptown where there are many choices for Asian fare, but Dib is a presentable place where I can take my out-of-towners/out-of-neighborhooders in an effort to aid in the reputation recovery of my 'hood. BYOB is also a plus.
(4)
Nicole C.

Oh. My. God. Ok, make that Gawd. Now, you never really expect that delivery sushi is going to be anything to write home about. I really really had a sushi craving, but it was kind of gross tonight, so I decided to brave having sushi delivered from a place I've never tried before. It got to my apartment within 45 minutes, and was fresh, and super good! My other half got chicken terriyaki since he doesn't do sushi, and it was so pretty! Even in the take out box. We got miso soup on the house (according to the love note written on the box) We also got a mysterious order of gyoza, maybe dib just loves us!
(5)
Stacy C.

Wanted to try dib out so ordered online thru grubhub. Prices were very reasonable. Food came 30 min before the promised delivery time (1 hour on a Friday nite). Pleasantly surprised by the food. Decent sized rolls. Good quality fish. Still not at the quality of my favorite Chicago sushi (Sai Cafe) but a very good neighborhood alternative. Will definitely be ordering from them again in the future.
(4)
Ali L.

SO GOOD! so good. i had pad thai and veggie tempura, everything was delicious and very reasonably priced. my friend had hawaiian fried rice (i think?) and she looooved it. the place is very small and service is quick. will be coming here often. (i'm excited for sushi next time!) :)
(5)
Angela B.

I love this place! Sushi can be expensive, but this is the place to go if you want quality sushi at a fair price. I don't go here for the rice and noodles; I go for the sushi and the maki. They have a special on Wednesdays: buy 3 maki and get 1 free. I usually make a regular Wednesday trip for a spicy tuna roll, philly, new york, and crunchy shrimp. Pair this with BYOB and you have a great dinner. Also, the staff has always been exceptionally friendly to me and my husband. We come for the food and stay for the service!
(5)
Jenny A.

Me and my bf have ordered delivery from here twice . The sushi is super good but kinda expensive. We ordered about 5 different kinds of sushi and it ended up being around $65.00! We honestly could have eaten at house of sushi and had unlimited sushi for half of the price.
(3)
Ha Le P.

You would think twice and question if Thai and sushi infused restaurants would work? This place definitely made it happen! The decor is very well put. I like how they change it every so often so it's kind of a new feel every time I dine in. Their sushi is phenomenal. The Tom Yum maki is very original! Their specialty maki's and worth it! Lunch specials are great with variety of options to choose from and they are not cheap with the quality and quantity. Extended lunch special till 3:30 (awesome!) and they have daily dine in specials which get ya coming in for more! Service is impeccable. Filled waters, asked us occasionally how we were doing, and have the BYOB option. Didn't even mind the fact we were get a little loud after a couple of beers. Overall my favorite uptown spot for sushi and Thai.
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Mabrie B.

This place blew me away!!!!! I have now resorted to making it a weekly spot for pick-up or in house dinning. Everything is so fresh, the restaurant is very clean and the staff is friendly! I recommend the crunchy shrimp roll....best ever!! I have even tried some of their Thia cuisine and it's fantastic too! On that front I recommend the Hawaiian fried rice! YUMMY! So why not 5 stars? The neighborhood leaves something to be desired. While visiting one afternoon a man kept walking around my car and put his cigarette out on my vehicle before trying to enter. My car is fine and I can handle the crazy's but if you prefer to avoid them, you can always try delivery or take out!
(4)
Peter N.

Sushi - Rice had a good balance of vinegar, and was nicely tight-rolled. Presentation was very good, only complaint was that the cuts were sloppily made on their "normal" maki. Pad Thai - This dish was made with sriracha. A VERY big no-no for anybody familiar with authentic Thai food. Sriracha should be a garnish, but should NOT be mixed in during cooking; it covers the natural flavors of the dish.
(3)
Tony V.

Actually quite a little tasty gem hidden in a strip small! Byob is always a great bonus! Perfect before a concert at the Riv or Aragon!
(4)
James C.

I honestly love BYOB's in general. I have found some of the best around the city in every category. This one would have gotten five stars from me except that the waitress was one of the rudest I have ever had. I'm clumsy and spilled a bottle of wine, well some of one. She didn't even help, our food took forever, and i just got a cold feeling from her. I had to go ask for the check and constantly ask her to take our orders. Food was good, the restaurant had a good vibe, but the waitress. reallY?! I'm nice and left a tip, but my GF wanted me to leave nothing. Maybe she is going through a hard time. IDK, I'm just saying look out.
(4)
Kristin P.

Yay Dib! I moved nearby Dib several months ago and ordered some takeout sushi soon after. I was dissappointed and didn't go back for months until finally, at the urging of several friends and neighbors, I went back and ate in. I'm so glad I did! What a neighborhood gem! Some of the bestThai food I've had in Chicago and BYO is a bonus. Lunch specials are a great deal (tons of food) and beautifully presented. The waitstaff are friendly and the place is full of cheerful customers. Sushi is not their specialty, but still tasty. My new favorite place!
(5)
Amy L.

This place is great. I went there only twice so far and enjoyed it both times. Service was friendly. A hello and goodbye from sushi chefs and waiters. It was a tiny bit slow maybe because the food is a little higher quality. Plus the place was very clean. Parking on a weekday afternoon was easy to find if not on small residential streets or meter parking. Today I amazingly found a spot in front of the restaurant in their lot. They only have about 3-4 spaces reserved for them. Otherwise you have to park on the street. Order the spider maki roll. Just the right amount of crunch. The drunken noodle with beef was really tasty. The aroma from the first bite was intense. Wasn't very spicy though I thought it might be. Got this with their lunch special -- includes choice of soup and appetizer. I got the cucumber salad and tom yum chicken soup. Very good. Presentation was pretty though it kind of threw me off a bit (you'll know what I mean when you go...or maybe I'm just not used to very contemporary type of the way it was served to me). The grilled sea bass was recommended by the waitress the first time I went so I tried that. It was alright. I'd rather have something else but still pretty tasty. Spicy too. Seating was quick. Very clean bathroom (hard to find sometimes).
(3)
Dallas F.

Mediocrity at its best. I ordered from here and my food arrived not even slightly warm. I had to microwave my pad thai. The crab was absent from my crab rangoon. The dragon maki was good though. It gets two stars alone. My delivery driver was super nice too, albeit very slow getting my food to me. Since the food was not disgusting, I'm betting this is a place thats better to try in the actual restaurant rather than getting delivered.
(3)
Stephanie B.

Every time that I am in Chicago, I make it a point to come here. THE BEST curries I have ever had! It is so delicious- the sauce has the perfect amount of kick and consistency. The sushi is wonderful as well. Come here for a lunch special during the day and get a great deal for the best thai Chicago has to offer. It's 1 block east of the Lawrence red line stop.
(5)
Chirag M.

We have been a patron at this place since 2007. Based solely on the food I would rate it 4-star. Yesterday we visited the place with the whole family (2 adults + 2 kids). Mindful of other folks we ensured the noise levels from our table were low. But the server seemed to rush us - taking plates away while we were working when a bunch of tables were empty. Left a very bad impression of service at this place.
(2)
Anthony F.

I moved to the neighborhood 2 years ago and I have really enjoyed Dib. I'm not going to lie - it's neither the best Sushi or Thai place that I have visited. However, most of the menu items are above average to great and you certainly can't beat the prices. It's BYOB, so be sure to bring your alcohol with you if you like to have a drink with dinner. My favorite roll is the Crunchy Shrimp roll and my favorite Thai dish is the Beef Pad See Ew. Both are excellent. The Crab Rangoon and Gyoza are good appetizers. I would stay away from the Aspargus Beef Roll appetizer - the sauce was rather bland. If you are going to get take out, I'd recommend sticking to appetizers and the Thai menu. Sushi can be disappointing when it's take out or delivery. Oh and every time I order delivery, they tell me it will be 45 minutes and it ends up only being 15-20. Great service both with delivery and at the restaurant!
(4)
John W.

Worst Pad Thai ever! Ok, the background: The girlfriend goes there to eat a few weeks ago with a friend and said it was worth going back. Our normal Thai place for some reason wasn't answering their phone last night so she suggested we get carry out from Dib. I told her I wanted Pad Thai with pork and crab rangoons. She called back saying they didn't have pork (boo!) and so I told her to get it with Tofu. I know Pad Thai usually has egg in it but this looked like it was straight up Sunday morning breakfast type eggs which I have never seen before. Anyway, i start with the Crab rangoons and they were nothing but cream cheese and I mean big thick chunks of cream cheese. Don't get me wrong, I love cream cheese but it isn't something I am just going to dive into with a spoon you know. So those weren't even edible if you ask me. Then it was on to the weird looking Pad Thai, also not edible. I know Tofu doesn't have much flavor but how do you make it to where it actually tastes bad?? The noodles, the sauce, everything was terrible. I just threw it away and warmed up some left over Bueno Terra. The girlfriend was complaining that they didn't put any tofu in her stir fry and that they didn't have brown rice, only plain white. I have never been to this place and have never tried the sushi but I can safely say that I won't ever do either. I don't know, maybe this is what real authentic Thai tastes like and I am just a dumb ethnocentric white American but if this is what Thai really tastes like then I don't like Thai food like I thought I did. In other words, Dib can suck it.
(1)
Jon J.

I went to dib with a great deal of skepticism - I wasn't a huge fan of Preaw Whan, and seeing the "sushi" sign go up along with the remodel seemed to me like polishing the same old, unexciting place. Surprisingly, they actually turn out some pretty decent fish. It goes to show that your fish vendor really is a lot of what counts as far as sushi goes in Chicago. Stick with sashimi and you'll be pretty happy - the pieces were generously cut and were fresh. Maki were alright but really nothing to write home about - of note was the "black and white" which looked nice, but was filled with jalapeno and cilantro that totally took away from the point of eating fish in the first point. Difficult to taste the fresh tuna when you have searing jalapeno seeds in your mouth! The Thai dish - chicken basil - which we ordered as a complement to the sushi, was excellent, proving dib's true aptitude still lies in Thai. But for a "fusion" (whatever that means) place, they do an alright job. BYOB, gets crowded on the weekend, but reservations are accepted.
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Mike H.

A spur of the moment decision to eat here turned out to be a great night. A quick stop at the liquor store for a good cheap bottle of wine across the street started this evening off perfectly. Good selection of items, tasty food, and friendly service. I would recommend this to people new to Thai food and sushi. We ordered a lot of food and left with a bill of about $50 for three people.
(4)
Amy M.

Really enjoyed the food at Dib. I wish it had been there when I lived in Uptown. Don't worry about the area - it's not that scary northsiders/suburbanites! Grab some good Thai before your next show at the Aragon or the Green Mill. Even has parking!
(4)
Jason M.

I was pleasantly surprised how good the sushi is here... very tasty and quite reasonably priced. Thai food is okay but sushi is GREAT! Other good thing is that there is parking.
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Hank M.

I will not be eating at Dib ever again. I stopped in on Monday, August 8 to pick up 2 crunchy spicy tuna rolls to go. Within an hour, I had Scombroid fish poisoning, a toxic reaction that occurs from eating poorly stored dark meat fish. Essentially, the tuna was poorly refrigerated. I had to call paramedics b/c I though I was having an allergic reaction to the sushi. Dib won't be getting a second chance with me.
(1)
James A.

The lunch specials are PHENOMENAL! Appetizer, soup, and a large entree for around $7. Tom Kha, crab rangoon, and Pud Se Ew, all done perfectly. Sushi rolls are good. If you want great sushi, go to a sushi restaurant. If you want good sushi and great dishes in uptown, go to Dib.
(5)
Anupama A.

this place is really twasty. Their $7 lunch special is fantastic. Pad See Ewe among the best I have ever had. service so-so. Price great. BYOB!
(4)
Jennifer H.

It's good, but they included Wasabi IN the roll already (not even a "spicy" roll) and I thought my brain might melt. I happen to like spicy food too. WAY too much.
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Cindy D.

This is place is quite different than the other asian places around the area. However, do not let the decor fool you. The place is modern, but the sushi was bland and tiny for the cost. I would have to say the pad see ew was the best I've every had (and I've had ALOT of thai), but the portions were so small. We were full after THREE entrees and a maki appetizer for two people. The bill was over $40 for Thai food which is proposterous. I'd rather have gone to Thai Avenue (broadway and argyle) or Tac (Irving red stop) for cheaper thai food. Don't waste your time on the Japanese food if you do end up ultimately going.
(3)
Mike P.

I can understand the low scores for the sushi, but I'm going to try it again and hope it hits its stride. However. I will say that the Crispy Cheese roll, a tempura friend Philadelphia roll, was among the best Philly rolls I've had. It is a touch pricy for some things. It's close to my condo, I'm sure I'll go back for the Thai.
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Liz W.

So this was my first time trying sushi. Im not a big fan of raw fish but what the heck i'll give it a try. When i sat down i saw a picture of the Crispy Shrimp Tempura Roll and it looked so good. I ordered that as well as some chicken fried rice. My friends ordered The Dragon and Spicy Tuna. The crispy shrimp was soooooo good. I've been craving it ever since i ate it and i just had it this past friday! The fried rice was really good too. Service was attentive. My water was always full. I shall be returning very soon.
(4)
harry b.

Only have been for their lunch special, but it's an amazing deal for a huge portion of food. Can't wait to go back and give their sushi a shot. Note that there's VERY limited parking and if there's a concert at the Aragon or Riv, it can be even worse!
(4)
Jamie M.

I stopped there for lunch one day I had passed it so many time thinking it was kinda a dive but I was wrong. I had the lunch special. I got the Tom Kha which was just so wonderful and very flavorful. The cucumber salad was so refreshing along with my Drunken Noodle with Chicken. the portion was just right for a lunch and the price was even better. I will be going back there very soon. Service was very Friendly and fast.
(5)
Beth H.

As an Uptowner, I am so happy to have DIB in the neighborhood! The best part about DIB is the value. A bowl of miso soup is only $1.50, edamame is about 3 bucks, and it's BYOB! You can easily have a nice meal for under $20 and bring in your favorite bottle of Reisling. The rolls at DIB are always delicious. They have a few new signature rolls that are interesting - like the black and white, which has white tuna and cilantro...It is very light and refreshing! We also love the Ebi Temp which has a tempura crunch and BBQ sauce. The yellowtail nigiri is fresh and light. If you haven't ventured to Uptown to try DIB, bring a date on a Friday or Saturday. The ambiance is minimal, relaxed, and inviting. Come see why Argyle Street isn't the only Asian offering in Uptown!
(4)
John o.

I've been waiting for this place since I saw "sushi coming" sign. At first, I thought this would be the perfect restaurant for the area. As many lessons said " don't only judge something good or bad from outside" same Dib, this place looks better if compare from outside to Preaw Whan or other Asian restaurants near by, but the way of food, nothing outstanding from Dib, it seems to be Dib just copied sushi and Thai menus from other successful restaurants and put them together, made it happened for the area which needs this kind of restaurant. we tried both sushi and Thai, ...honestly, if you are a big fan of sushi, Dib is not the right place for you, fish wasn't fresh enough, cut too thin and small and not many choices to choose, we felt like we got rip off when received a very expensive sushi set, with a few kind of fish, while I couldn't believe how's pricy of this small place, now we understand why they invested a lot in rehabbing, just to make more money for such a real small space. Agami of chef Park would be a good choice for freshness, perfect combination and nice atmosphere , or choose many sushi restaurants on clark near by, not tasty or acceptable for thai either, our entrees were over cook and very very no taste,...go for real taste at Siam Noodle or Siam Cafe, or Thai Pastry a few blocks away, or plenty of noodle menus on Aglye, after our dinner, we even agreed we like Preaw Whan more. At least, you got real taste, If you are the one who love asian food, I believe you will find out everything on Dib's menu is from every Thai or sushi restaurant you go. all about the food, I don't think this is a perfect Thai or Sushi restaurant, NO REAL TASE, not good Quality enough for such a very expensive menu, it could be something out of the world that I can't understand what kind of food they want to offer, so, don't waste time with this place, not worth a dime, nothing unique, only a "COPYCAT" in the neighbor ..."EXPENSIVE !!!!" so disappoint, never want to go back, unless you want to try "fine dining price at a togo restaurant!!!"
(1)
Shawn J.

This place is one of the best BYOB THAI / SUSHI places I have been to in the city. Mind you I don't eat the meats - but they have fabulous veggie maki rolls and sides. I usually can spend about 30 bucks for two people and bring a bottle of wine and be stuffed! Great food, small intimate dining area. Sometimes you are sitting to close to your neighboring table, but it usually isn't too crowded! Has been a constant for the past year!
(5)
Matt G.

This is probably a 4.5 but I went conservative...If you are looking for a great BYOB in Uptown then this is your place! I had Pad See EW with beef and it was amazing and the portion was a good size. My girlfriend had two different kinds of sushi (one with fish which I hate) and one with sweet potatoes which was outstanding. Their cucumber salad was also delicious. Its got a great atmosphere (not a ton of seating). No corking fee. I will definitely be back for Thai and/or sushi!
(4)
Becky S.

My good friend lives in Uptown and is a big fan of this place. She came to hang out at my place the other night and brought Dib takeout. I had the sushi plate, and my friend got a green curry Thai dish that looked and smelled delicious. She loved her dish, and my sushi was yummy! Every piece of fish was so fresh. I really enjoyed it. Plus it was quite filling! My husband and I went back this weekend to get takeout -- sadly, we are just outside their delivery area (note to Dib -- please extend delivery west to Western!). The interior of the restaurant is very nice -- nicely decorated with a funky feel to it and seemed like a comfortable place to enjoy the food. The location of the place is not so great -- not the best neighborhood of Uptown, and the parking lot is tiny and was full at 3:00 PM on a Saturday with no street parking readily available -- annoying. Again I got the sushi plate (I am a creature of habit), and my husband got a spicy tuna roll and a spicy salmon roll. He enjoyed both, and my sushi was again very fresh. We both got miso soup which was "eh". Overall, I think the prices are a bit high for what they are serving, but I will definitely come back as fresh sushi is something worth returning for!
(4)
kate w.

I got take out from here for a special occasion. A date i had planned with myself and some much neglected netflix. It was my first time trying it but i"d driven by frequently. The food I got had good flavor but it was super greasy. I am still in search of the most delicious Thai food.
(2)
Kwoky L.

Overpriced sushi and so so Thai food. I came here because my friend's roommate works there. But I was not impressed at all with the food. I had a few orders of their a la carte sushi but I was hardly full. I had their lunch specials too but mehhh.
(2)
Emily W.

Dib is our carry-out go-to for nights we don't want to cook. We've also eaten in the restaurant a few times, but we usually just order to go because they're usually kind of crowded at dinner time. The curries and noodle dishes are all quite good. I haven't really explored the sushi options, so I can't speak to those at all. But I have never had a bad meal from Dib, which is saying quite a bit considering how much we eat there. The service is speedy and the food is delish. You can't really ask for much more than that.
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J. P.

I heart Dib! I was looking for new sushi spot after my local favorite, Matsuyama, raised their prices. I cannot say enough good things about this place. The crab rangoon and egg rolls are delicious. Their noodle dishes are awesome, especially the basil chicken. The cheesy crisp maki is amazing! I get it every time (though I somehow forget to wear my eating pants). I love sushi (my fiance does not) but it's great that we can both go here and get what we want. He is a huge fan of the beef fried rice and we come here several times a month. The portions are generous and it's reasonably priced. Extra points to Dib for the free parking lot, close proximity to the Red Line and most importantly, for being BYOB :)
(5)
Kimberlee S.

We have become regulars at dib! We have sampled most of the menu and are always satisfied. While we usually get take-out, when we have friends in town we like to take advantage of the BYOB and eat there.
(5)
Samantha L.

This place is great for their lunch specials. You can get a small appetizer, soup, and entree for about $7, and it's fairly good. If you are looking for the most authentic Thai or Sushi, maybe it's not the #1 place, but if you're looking for reasonably priced, decent-tasting food, this is really great for lunch. Nice presentation as well.
(4)
Lindsay V.

The last time I ordered from this place, it was not great. I called to let them know about my experience but they didn't offer any really satisfying explanation nor call to action for fixing the problem. I will probably give them one more chance, but that experience made my confidence in them fade.
(2)
phillip D.

this is a great place to have around the couner from my place with its daily lunch specials that rang from $6.5 bowl of pad tai, $10 teriaky beef and the buy one get one rolls and best of all its BYOB
(4)
Christopher J.

Dib continues to be our most-frequented restaurant in Uptown and at times I refer to it as the embarrassing extension to our kitchen. Fantastic food, great service, this is an excellent little thai/sushi restaurant.
(5)
Andrea W.

Good sushi and really large selection. Friend ordered an entree of spicy peanut chicken, which was really just chicken breast with satay sauce slathered on top. Not bad, but not really interesting. Would definitely go again for sushi (Untitled and Chicago roll were both yummy) and try something different as an entree. Place is much cuter inside than you'd think it would be - - and parking right in front is nice. Yea for BYOB, too.
(3)
Kristy S.

This place is great. Glad to see it in Uptown! The Thai food is average but the sushi is great. BYOB is also a plus!
(5)
Monica Y.

Amazing vegan rolls with peanut sauce and sweet potato tempura rolls. Yummy! Also, miso soup and seaweed salad!
(5)
Lauren P.

i went here with my boyfriend before a concert at aragon. even though yelp says dib does not take reservations - they DO. something i wish i would have know beforehand, as we seemed to get to the restaurant when everyone else did. since it was a BYOB we had a bottle of wine with us, so we were forced to either wait it out or ditch our bottle. we decided to wait it out since we weren't that familiar with the area and ended up waiting a significant amount of time to sit down. this wasn't that big of a deal - it was a friday night and i think everyone had the same idea we did - however, there was virtually no hostess, and no communication as to how long you were going to wait or where you were on the list. this became increasingly frustrating as several people waiting saw tables open and no one being ushered to them. another thing about this place is there is really nowhere to stand and wait - so you're kind of in the middle of the restaurant or by the bathrooms trying to constantly get out of everyone's way. when we did sit down, the experience was very enjoyable. the crab rangoons are excellent, definitely some of the best i've ever had. we had about 4 rolls in addition to the rangoons, and everything was great. they have a good variety of sushi (standard and very creative - we saw some things being lit on fire) and noodle dishes. our server also profusely apologized about the wait, and offered us some free edamame. the dining experience definitely made up for the wait. one other thing i noticed was that since they were very busy, they kept checking on tables that were not eating and only drinking to turn them over - something to be aware of if you plan on having leisurely dinner and drinks.
(4)
Jenna P.

Plus: Really affordable, delicious sushi at a neighborhood BYOB. Minus: weird music, tiny tables, and the non-sushi options aren't great.
(4)
MB A.

This is our go to spot for thai food and sushi in uptown. My boyfriend always goes for the sushi and I always go for the thai, and neither has ever disappointed. We have gotten delivery from Dib also and it has always been fast and good. The prices are pretty reasonable too.
(4)
Steven S.

I have never been disappointed by dib. I usually share the triple tuna roll as an appetizer and have one of their delicious curries as an entree. My partner usually has the pad thai. He says its the best pad thai in the city, its his usual thai dish and yardstick of Thai food--and he is very seldom satisfied, usually finding the fish sauce overwhelming.
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Mateo S.

The food at this postage stamp sized spot belies the strip mall setting and brightly lit interior. Prices were obscenely inexpensive, especially considering the mighty portion sizes. Appetizers, entrees and tip totalled a mere $32! Apparently there are lunch specials that are even more insane. BYOB- always a plus... and the staff raised nary a judgemental eyebrow when my date pulled out a second bottle of wine and asked for fresh ice. The sashimi was excellent, the Thai I thought was gently dumbed down but takeout worthy. **Everything comes with a flourish of Sriracha!
(3)
H N.

Never will visit here. Walked in and asked for the corner table with four seats because I was carrying a big backpack and a shopping bag. My fiance was coming on his bicyce so he would have a big bike bag with him. The female server responded no b/c we were a party of two and that table is for four people. There were a few other parties of two and they ALL were seated at the tables for four seats. She pointed to a tiny table right in the middle of the small restaurant for us. I told her I would prefer the corner table and she said it wasn't available to us on Friday night b/c it was for four people. The restaurant wasn't even busy. When I told her that wouldn't work for us and I was leaving, she didn't try to stop me. So she just lost business from two big eaters and residents of UPTOWN. Should have just stuck to Agame just my fiance had suggested.
(1)
Jason C.

I order from here all the time since I work down the street, and the nigiri is quite delectable...fresh and tasty, I think its far superior to Hanna Shiroi over on Belmont & Clark from where I've had upset stomachs from their sushi before but never at Dib...the only thing that saved me was having drunk a gallon of green tea which I believe thwarted potential food poisoning.
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Angela M.

Dib is such a fantastic find. It's the kind of place you kind of hate to tell people about, because you don't want to come back some evening and find the place packed to the gills. But at the same time, we really hope this neighborhood joint is here to stay. We've eaten here 5 or 6 times now, both from the Thai and Japanese sides of the menu. Everything is really good and beautifully presented. Prices are very reasonable and BYO means that you can have a really terrific meal without spending big bucks. There is a nice, trendy ambience despite the fact that this is a storefront in a little strip mall. The background music is usually pretty hip too. We've been here as a couple and in larger groups and the quality of the service and food never falters. They are always happy to see you and they seem to do at least as much carry-out business as dining-in.
(4)
Elizabeth H.

Yummy. I love when I find a good sushi delivery place, especially when the spicy tuna is spicy and delicious! The food came very quickly and was packaged with care ... we will order again!
(4)
Alexis H.

Wow, every time I think I've found "that" sushi place, I manage to find another one that takes the cake. As of last night, Dib is one of my favorite sushi places in the city. Not only was the fish extremely fresh, but their prices were decent and their maki rolls were so delicious. I had the Una-Q maki and the Ebi Tempura maki. The rolls were simple, but the flavor was rich and they both were fantastic. Total cost: $12. My friend had Dib's Sushi Supreme, which is a sampler platter of 9 pieces of nigiri along with spicy tuna maki. The presentation, even in the take out container, was beautiful. Total cost: $20. Although I did not have any, Dib also serves a small variety of Thai options including curries and standard dishes like Pad Thai and Thai Fried Rice. The seating area is tiny and I hear it's hard to get into on the weekends, but weekdays are a sure thing and takeout is always a good choice if you live in the neighborhood.
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Anne V.

I first found this place on Grubhub one freezing Thursday night. I've never ordered sushi for delivery and was surprised at how delicious it was (not to mention that it only took 30 minutes to arrive!) So, Sunday night rolls around and we're in the mood for sushi again. Why not actually dine in? The place is tiny and it was really packed but what impressed me was how quiet and courteous the other diners were. I can't stand being surrounded by loud obnoxious people but the noise level was nil . . .even though the place is so small! I would definitely eat here again the next time I'm in Chitown.
(4)
Jatin R.

A cozy little place in uptown, serving good sushi and thai food. The folks running Dibs do an excellent job in creating a very serene and stylish ambiance inspite of such a small area. The staff are very polite and helpful. They have a variety of Sushi, Maki, Thai dishes but unfortunately no alcohol (I confirmed and they mentioned that they don't have a liquor serving license) but you could get a bottle of wine from a nearby store (if you wanted to). Some of my favorite dishes there are the Hawaiian and Chicken Fried rice, Panang Chicken, Shrimp Tempura and Green Thai Curry Chicken. I must say that I am very impressed by the Chef's presentation of the dish. For dishes that may not be as good as the others, the presentation of the dish is nothing short of wow! I am a regular here and a big Thai food fan. I have tried most of their dishes and I've always left Dib pretty satisfied. Hope you enjoy there too!
(4)
Jason K.

This tiny little BYOB place offers great sushi at reasonable prices...something you can't find almost anywhere in the city. We went there on Saturday and immediately fell in love with the intimate atmosphere and bare bones decor. What they lack in wall decorations, they make up for with an extensive Sushi menu. We shared some spicy tuna rolls along with a roll called "Chicago Crazy" and one other that I can't recall. Loved them all. There aren't very many tables at this place, so I'd suggest getting there early on the weekends to get a table (no reservations). Total bill. 21 bucks before tip. Can't beat that! We'll be back here with friends very soon.
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Yan X.

Very small, cute place that's good for both raw and cooked foods. It's great that they have a parking lot though small. Yes, the area is a little shady but after a day of accessories shopping at the wholesale/retail Korean stores nearby, this is a great oasis.
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Ryan J.

this place is wonderful. i typically stick to the thai stuff, but they do it well. most of the people i have brought that order sushi are pleased as well. byob, nice staff, cute tiny little place that is never too busy. yay for them!
(4)
Tara P.

Perfectly serviceable little BYO neighborhood sushi place. Not too creative, but everything is tasty and affordable and the service is good.
(3)
Maegen R.

I like a good curry...and dib delivers every time. BYOB!
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cat S.

Living close to this reasturant and passing it several times, I have always wanted to try it and so finally I grab a gal pal, bottle of white zin and headed there after work Monday night. DiB is a BYOB and usually you have to ask for glasses and a cooler for it, but they brought one over right away which was nice. THis place is nice, but very cute and comfortable. You can tell they hit up IKEA for most of their decoration needs. Okay, so the food. Delicious. I got the Pad See-ew and an unagi roll, The Pad See-ew was good, but the roll was delicious! Really, probably the best Unagi roll i have had in the city. My friend got the pad thai and a spicy tuna roll. Now, her pad thai was pretty good, but the noodles were different from ones i have seen before. It looked more like speghetti, but it wasn't. Still good though. And her spicy tuna roll? Well, it was SPICY. Im a whimp when it comes to spice so Im not a fair judge of this, but my friend can handle her spice and this blew her away. The flavoring was delicious, however it was a little too spicy...made it hard to enjoy. The roll was large and stuff with a lot of minced tuna. The prices were fair as well. The Pad See-ew and thai was both $7 (great deal!), the unagi roll was $6 and the too splcy roll was $5. We like to sit and gab for hours after eating and they didnt try to push us out at all. Which was nice and left me both socially and tastefully satisfied.
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Bill C.

Cute little place on Lawrence just east of the Red Line...Gyoza is fantastic, so is the Garlic Chicken....fantastic sushi for all...only complaint: the waiters don't understand the concept of filling water glasses....fast delivery too!
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Christyn R.

Delicious. My new favorite place for Thai food. Their sauce that came with their spring rolls was to die for! I am looking forward to returning here for the sushi.
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Mark H.

The food at DIB is some of the best Thai food you can find. The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and so are their owners "Thai" and "Bom." We started going there when they first opened (when our now 6 year old was a baby) and she and her little sister have pretty much grown up eating there. They and the staff are very family friendly. We love the Thai and Japanese dishes... and the Thai Custard desert is to die for. And they deliver!
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Maria W.

I love the curries and the rolls are excellent! Good prices and good attitude.
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James R.

Get the Crispy Green Chicken Curry....SO gooooood
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Mindy S.

I was told the crab rangoon here was really good, and guess what - it is REALLY good!! Not as much fried dough on the outside as usual, and the inside just tastes so yummy. ok, I'm ready to go back for more!! The basil chicken entree was also very good. The sushi was alright, but the special rolls are pretty small for the price, even if the crispy cheese one I had was very good. But $12 for 5 pieces - not such a bargain. But the place is cute, it's BYOB and the crab rangoon is really good...yeah, I'll be back!
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Scott C.

For sushi delivery, this place was fantastic. They even threw in free miso! Everything looked and tasted great. Waaaay better than Levache.
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Shane H.

Really....this probably stuck out because it looked good among an area that doesn't really have much as far as decent restaurants. I stopped in and the decor was nice. The place was tiny and had a stale feel to it. The rolls were expensive but not much to get excited about. Don't get me wrong, I would eat it again if you bought it for me. But to see this place was great is not something I am prepared to do at this point. So don't even try to make me!!!! *shakes fist*
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Elizabeth B.

We order thai food from Dib all the time. They always say 45 minutes, but it never takes more than 20 -- usually 15. Delicious, good quality, friendly service, and fast delivery. We love this Uptown gem!
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Cat B.

This place totally sticks out on Lawrence among all of the other buildings. I noticed this place the few times that I recently got off the drive to go home. Yesterday, in the afternoon, my friend was driving me home and we both had mentioned that we were a little hungry. When we passed here, I said...let's go in and check it out. The decor is really cute. And the design is simple. It looks like it could have been on one of those design shows. The presentation of the food is really unique too. Seaweed salad served in vase-like glasses. The sushi is good. Not, outstanding, but good. We only had a couple of simple rolls. The sushi wasn't rolled tight enough to hold together completely, but I recently learned that there the way the sushi is rolled is indicative of how experienced the chef is and that too tight is not good, but I don't know about too loose. The staff was nice and it is inexpensive. BYOB right now. And they deliver. I will likely stick to some of my other favorites in this neighborhood, but I will go back to try some different rolls.
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Greg G.

First review in a few years now, been busy as hell with RobotCity Workshop. (we have reviews here too--please check them out!)Anyways, I felt compelled to say a word about this place for awhile now. The food is great--get a few sushi rolls to start and then order one of the Thai dishes--the basil or garlic chicken is hard to beat-just spicy enough! It's BYOB which saves you a few $$$ . It's small, but in a good, cozy kind of way. There is an employee that totally gets the music for the place. He is usually on a laptop in a corner playing this cool, atmospheric -jazz vibe. It really put me in the mood to zone out , chill, eat and want to get back home with my date! Thanks man! Whoever you are--you got the Barry White touch! Parking in the lot in front if you can get it , otherwise there is metered parking on Lawerence that is not hard to find--unless there is a show at the Aragon. Try Parking on Broadway if you don't mind the walk. Great place, I would say 4 stars but give it 2 stars for my review = keep it for yourself ;-)
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Jasper N.

good food, for the price and location. the service is slow and impersonal, but that is certainly reflected in the prices. i live just down the street, so i'm glad to see a place like this in uptown...we need more of these!! byob, also. check it out if you're passing by...don't make this a destination.
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David S.

fantastic. i had the musamun curry and my friend ordered several sushi rolls. i had my doubts about a restaurant that served Thai and sushi, but all was excellent. good service, reasonably priced. get there early as the place gets rather crowded.
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Jocelyn P.

I love Thai but absolutely hated Pad Thai, a popular and traditional dish, until I walked into Dib. They made me a huge fan, as I have requested this dish about three days in a row! Girls, when it is 'that time of the month' and need to settle those outrageous cravings... look no further! I am simply amazed by the quality of the food and the elegant feel to a casual dining area. It is an appropriate atmosphere for a date yet one can feel comfortable enough in flip-flops and a white-T. I was taken back by their unique cutlery and was informed that it traveled all the way from Thailand. Their lunch specials are filling and wallet friendly. All of your favorite combinations for under $10!
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c e.

love this place. byob. reasonably priced. great space--cozy, but spacious with wall to wall windows. delicious sushi, especially vegetarian sushi (for my hubby).
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Lauren B.

I ordered take out here one time and the sushi was delicious. I was not a fan of the crab rangoon though (too much celery and wayyyy too creamy). The rolls however were good, considering they were so reasonably priced. There are plenty of other good sushi places in the city I would prefer over this....
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Rice D.

Good overall, somewhere between a three and four stars. I went with three though because the sushi was really quite aweful. It was actually hard to eat. The tuna in the tuna roll seemed to be processed into almost a paste-like consistancy, which combined with the room-temperature presentation of it made me almost feel like I was guaranteed to get a foodbourne illness. However, the pad thai was delicious and the chicken with peanut sauce was amazing. It was served very fancy in almost a 3-d sculpture-like presentation which after the sushi appetizer really blew me away. Nobody would argue that it's the best asian food in the area, but maybe it's worth a try if you find a $50 bill and crave thai food. So I just realized that the variety of tuna sushi I ordered is traditionally processed. Although I will never order that particular type of sushi again, the rest of it is great, and I upped my rating to four stars. This place is especially good for lunch too.
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Cam B.

I ordered several different types of rolls from Dib. I was not at all impressed. I would say it's average at best. The prices weren't bad. I would say try somewhere else for Japanese.
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Kyle D.

so nicole and i just got food from here. it didnt even take an hour. the food was amazing. i got chicken teryaki. they gave me 2 breasts of chicken and they were grilled perfectly. i also got a small salad and potatoe salad(but im anti vegi so i didnt taste them. im sure they were good though) i also got some steamed rice which was well normal steamed rice but over all this place was great. im so ordering from here again.
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Karen C.

Still really like this place. Their curry dishes are amazing!
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Grant M.

We ordered takeout for the first time from this place and had a great meal. The food was fresh and flavorful. We had pad Thai, crab Rangoon, egg rolls and a basil chicken dish. Literally all were outstanding. Next time we will order sushi. We really enjoyed the meal and also found the workers very friendly.
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Mare C.

Dib -- What's with the small portions, this isn't wartime...so then why are you rationing meals? This is the perfect place if you're fine with food that is portion-controlled and the server is more concerned with filling those stupid plastic cups with soy sauce than giving you good customer service. BTW, she was right next to me (it's a small restaurant) doing this busy work while I was trying to eat my mini-meal! Dib, we're not all on a macrobiotic diet, some of us actually want to eat filling meals. And Miss Server didn't make things better by giving me Thai iced coffee overflowing with an enormous amount of ice. So what did I do you ask? I scooped out most of the ice, only to find the drink was half full and then gently interrupted her side job (with the little plastic cups) that she was so intent on filling. On a side note, I found it interesting the ice water I requested only had a few measly ice cubes in it...I guess they were rationed too! Honestly, I think she was shocked that I asked her to do a little more than she usually does. I think good customer service was a foreign notion to her, or maybe an afterthought? Anyways the meal, the lunch version of chicken teriyaki (one piece) and assorted tempura, mini salad and sticky rice was so so...just not a go-go!
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Elizabeth W.

I was told to try this place for the sushi and for the closeness to where I work. Honestly, I was disappointed. I paid $40 for sushi and only ate/really liked about $12 worth. I loved the Philly roll and ate the miso soup. I also ordered a spicy crunchy tuna roll and a spicy tuna hand roll and I was not impressed. I really wanted to like Dib's sushi and give a great review but I didn't like it at all. I've been eating sushi for a long time and it's become my favorite cuisine so I like to think that I'm a pretty good taste tester for sushi. I ordered it through delivery.com and had it delivered to my apartment. It was here within 20 minutes of ordering which is pretty standard for sushi orders so I'll say the service was great.
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Brandon T.

I just got home and starting eating my fried rice when I found a cockroach in the dish and promptly threw up. I was a regular here for the past four years and am sad to report this disgusting thing that happened. Needless to say, I alerted the health department and will never be eating there again. Be warned.
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Dana G.

Great neighborhood spot. The food is always fresh and tasty and the prices are reasonable. So glad to have this within walking distance of my apartment. It is always our go-to spot on nights when we don't want to cook. Massaman curry is our favorite.
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Andre W.

I had high hopes for this place which is why I decided to come here recently and not to mention some good friends of mine have given this place decent reviews...its also a 10 min walk from me and I love sushi! Its BYOB FYI! Not a big place but i works and they have a parking lot which is good for drivers that do not feel like looking for a parking space or paint the meters/pay box. We started with a seaweed salad which was good and had a nice presentation. For the entree we got 2 rolls each. Crunchy Spicy Tuna - some of the wist I ever had...very rice heavy and just not good Rainbow Roll - pretty decent Dragon Roll- The best out of the 4 Tom Yum Maki - Pretty good The staff here were very nice...would come back but may try the thai food and the sashimi
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Gail T.

This is a hidden gem in my neighborhood. I try something new every time and I've loved everything. Very well priced and byob. Private atmosphere, I highly recommend it!
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Lindsey A.

We have ordered from Dib a number of times. In fact, it was our go-to spot for decent thai and sushi up until we discovered Indie Cafe, which is better-tasting food during a similar delivery time window. Having stuck with Indie for the past few years, we decided to give Dib another chance... and, sadly, I'll be going back to Indie. Dib is fast, which is a huge plus, but then again, we live within a mile or so of the restaurant, so distance really doesn't really factor. We ordered: tofu pad thai, tofu fried rice, shrimp and veggie tempura and a free order of edamame came with. Despite showing up at our doortstep less than 30 minutes after we ordered, our noodles and rice were gummy. Blobs of noodles stuck together in what was one, large gelatin-like mass. The rice was so overcooked it looked bloated with water. Flavors for both were OK, but the texture threw it all to Hell. The tempura was fine - the dipping sauce was the star there - and you can't really mess up edamame, so that was a-ok. But, overall, I think I'll stick with my other noodle, sushi and rice joint.
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Morganne B.

Pretty good spot for a filling sushi lunch. The lunch specials are a great deal and the fish I've ordered has always tasted fresh. The scallop sashimi is great here and a pretty big portion. I always start with their garden salad with ginger dressing--the strawberries and orange slices are a nice touch but the salad could use more dressing. Cucumber salad is refreshing too. I always try to steal a bite of whatever cooked thai dish that my boyfriend is having. Oh! The tom kha soup is pretty solid here as well. The service can be hit or miss but you forget about it once the food arrives. Its also BYOB.
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Lauren B.

The texture of the rice was really off-putting for me; the rice had a similar consistency of tapioca pudding. The ambiance was fine; they do not serve alcohol so keep that in mind. There is a liquor store very close by (JJ Peppers). Although the sushi was not up to the quality I would prefer, the other Thai dishes, soups and appetizers were delicious. The waitstaff is also very friendly and accommodating.
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Jessica W.

I work next door and really enjoy Din for lunch. Lunch specials are great. Modern and clean environment. Service can be a tad slow.
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Mat M.

Dib - what a cute place, nestled in the heart of Uptown off Lawrence Avenue. I stopped in here a couple weeks ago - since I live nearby and have heard many good things about this place. Firstly, I should mention that I'm not a sushi-eater, so I opted for a Thai dish - so my review is based on that. The service and decor are both great and proximity to my house really cannot be matched. My friend and I had edamame to start which was tasty. I had the Panang Curry - and my friend a teriyaki dish. The curry itself was really tasty - but the chicken was a bit off for me. My friend liked his dish, but wasn't in love either. I will give them another shot - but love my Thai Aroma and Pennies Noodles.
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Ameer A.

Good sushi, the rolls are a little small, we came when it was half off, we got 8 rolls and ended up paying 45 or something so price is good when half off.
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Jack H.

The service here never comes with a smile, the food is pretty good (but there's nothing here that you can't find a better version of somewhere else), and while the decor is nice, I don't think it's particularly well cleaned (there has been the same mysterious looking stain on one of the bench seats for about a year). On the plus side: the lunch special is a pretty good value, they have a free parking, and you can order online. Overall, it's fine, but there are better options out there
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Mira V.

OMG tried their creamy crab roll with soft shell crab. This was fantastic and tasty. I also love their crunchy shrimp roll and had their spicy crunchy tuna and salmon. Both were equally well prepared and had amazing flair on the plate. Our server was friendly and got our rolls out to us in a timely manner. I do miss the old interior design of Dib. It looked better a couple of years ago. The newer interior is a bit hodge podge on design but the food delivers great quality at a nice price. Keep up the good work.
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Pari P.

There is a new trend of sushi restaurants offering both Thai and Japanese cuisine. Sounds odd but these places are run and owned by Thai people many of which have worked in a Japanese restaurant prior. Dib is adding to the trend offering both Thai staples and Japanese maki rolls in the heart of Uptown. Located conveniently across from the Aragon ballroom, Dib's trendy and clean interior is refreshing. Rather than your mom and pop shop hole in the wall that you expect of Uptown, Dib stands out with the modern and hip interior. The menu has classics from both cuisines but the prices were the most surprising since they offer lunch specials every day till 2:30pm and lower prices on sushi. You can get a spicy tuna roll for only $4. Surprisingly, the Thai food was forgettable. On the other hand, service was great and the sushi was the real deal. The sashimi pieces were huge and thick and the chili crab roll was a great fusion between Japanese and Thai flavors. Dib has a great start but should work on offering more dishes and maki rolls that fuse the two cuisines. Otherwise, there are plenty of other better Thai and Japanese restaurants within the area.
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Daisy M.

Not a fan. Tried some of the popular sushi items grub hub recommended and honestly I think a couple of them tasted like cardboard. My boyfriend's shrimp pad thai was tasteless. Otherwise, very speedy delivery.
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Kate N.

I order delivery from here fairly frequently. It's by no means the best sushi in the world, but it is always reliable and exactly what you expect. Decent quality fish, decent rolls, quick delivery. And the lunch specials are a really good deal (though delivery minimum is high enough that you have to order with a friend or have an extra meal for later).
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Brian S.

Awesome food, great price! I try to order from here once a week! And delivery is super fast!
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Michael K.

Good sushi rolls and options for those that dislike seafood. The service was decent, but the wait was slightly longer than I would prefer. There were no chop sticks which threw me off. All in all I'd eat there again.
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Hannah H.

There is a small parking lot, so parking was very easy. The restaurant itself was a small cozy one with contemporary design. The menu itself was somewhat extensive, and there were definitely some Thai dishes. I ordered green tea for my beverage. To start off with, my friend and I had the gyozas as well as the crab rangoon. The gyozas were steamed, and came with a soy sauce/vinegar. The crab rangoon were nice and crispy and came with a side of a sweet sauce that complemented well. For the main entrees, we shared the Spider and the Crunch Spicy Tuna roll as well as the Hawaiian fried rice. The Spider roll was very wet and there were limited amount of fried soft crab within. The Crunch Spicy Tuna roll, on the other hand was quite spicy, and good for any spice lovers out there. The Hawaiian fried rice had a nice coating of soy sauce, and the cashews as well as the slices of pineapple and the slivers of mango added somewhat of an interesting touch. We also shared a banana wonton dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Just a note: be care of the fried wonton as they can be very sharp! The banana itself was quite ripe and the vanilla ice cream was delicious and creamy. +crab rangoon +Hawaiian fried rice
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Dobri D.

Great little joint! Good service, really good food, and they deliver. Sushi is generic, but good enough for the average Joe. Kitchen items are well prepared, and just above what you would expect from a place like this. Some of my favorites are the Gyoza, Combination Tempura, Tom Kha, Yakisoba. The Salmon Butter is next on the list of things to try :-)
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Karli P.

Ordered for the first time on grubhub. Everything was delicious; pad thai, crab ragoon (the best I've had!) And sant feel Maki. I have no complaints! This might become my regular thai restaurant to order from. delivery didn't take to long either! All in all, great first time experience.
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Katie L.

I love the sushi, basil fried rice, and crab rangoon. The waitstaff is kind and prompt, and there is rarely a wait for a table. It's BYOB. Not a fan of the pad thai. Take-out/delivery is not as good as dining in. Not sure why.
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Bill O R.

The restaurant is on a busy street. It took a while to get there during rush hour. Prime location and fortunately to my surprise there is a large parking lot. Hawaiian Fried Rice was overcooked, the rice was hard. I would go back to the restaurant to order the Chili Crab Maki it was very tasty and creatively presented. I loved the spicy crab paste. The Tom Yum Maki Roll was a disappointment. It sounded so good.. shrimp, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, jalapeÃ±o topped with shrimp paste and lime juice but the shrimp was rubbery. Thai iced tea was good.
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Deb D.

This is my new go-to place for pad thai delivery. The chicken pad thai was great. I usually fiddle around with re-seasoning when I get delivery, but it was seasoned perfectly. Nice amount of chicken that was well-cooked. Sushi - meh. Like another reviewer, I found the texture of the rice off-putting. It was gummy, almost chewy. But the rolls were tasty enough and I managed to get past the texture. The delivery was speedy, about half the time quoted on GrubHub. The delivery guy was very sweet and friendly - definitely worth a nice tip. Overall, it was good food at a good price.
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Lara T.

How can you beat a place that is a. BYOB, b. has a parking lot, and c. makes good food? I was really impressed with Dib. It was our first time there and was immediately impressed with the clean, contemporary feel in there. It's not a large restaurant by any means, very "neighborhoody" if anything. It's nice to have the option of sushi or Thai. I'm not the biggest sushi fan, so I went with the infamous Drunken Noodle. Dib did it justice in that the vegetables were fresh and the portion was plentiful. My friends' sushi plates were GORGEOUS, almost too pretty to eat. Major props for presentation.
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Alex B.

In my experience, Asian restaurants that claim to specialize in more than one cuisine often disappoint. I'm always wary of Thai/Indian restaurants or Vietnamese/Chinese restaurants because usually they are very good at one... not so much the other. Dib is a fabulous exception. As a Japanese/Thai restaurant, I cannot honestly say which one they do better. The sushi is not only good, but original. The Thai portion of the menu is extensive and authentic. I've always been impressed with efficient, personable service. I would highly recommend Dib as a good, convenient meal before a show at the Aragon or Riv.
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Gwen D.

What's not to love about a BYOB with delicious curry packed with flavor? For less than $10, I can make two meals out of a single bowl--well, at least partially because their curries are too spicy to down in a single sitting, but I'm still singing praise! (No complaints about the potstickers or edamame, either.)
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Oana A.

This is my go-to lunch spot. Great food, great service.
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Mariella A.

So my husband and I usually eat at Indie for Sushi and Thai. We finally decided to try Dibs since it is so much closer. We ordered sushi and Chicken Satay, and it was delicious. Nice big portions and very fresh. The only thing that was subpar was their miso soup. Other than that, everything was great. Another plus was that it was not super crowded , and my husband and I did not feel like we had to sit really close to others the way we do at Indy or Coast. We will add this restaurant to one of our usual spots.
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Natalie H.

Hands down the best Thai I've had anywhere. Now that I have ventured out and tried so different places, nothing compares! Pad Thai is my go to and I always get a Thai iced coffee. Crispy chicken dish is amazing and the sushi is awesome too. Great presentation of food and I always have enough for another meal. And it's byob, I LOVE DIB!!
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Hayley B.

I get delivery from here about once a week. They're prompt, the drivers are pleasant and they have never screwed up a single one of my orders. I always try the spicy tuna at every sushi place I go to, and Dib is one of my favorites. I like their noodle dishes and curries as well. I'll continue to be a regular here, and you should too!
(5)
Mike M.

Great sushi for the price, and the BYOB is a nice touch. I've had a couple thai dishes which seem decent.
(5)
Andrea K.

Food was solid - we ordered a number of rolls, combination tempura, and a massaman curry. Really good for the price and ideal for small parties.
(4)
Kristen H.

What a cute little place! The only reason I am giving it four stars is because I only had a small lunch and do not want to jump the gun until the next time I return. Upon arrival, we were instantly greeted. The restaurant is small but cozy and there is a moderately sized sushi bar in the middle of the restaurant. Service was kind and attentive. I ordered a cup of the miso soup and an asparagus tempura maki roll. I love that they have original and creative vegetarian sushi rolls. The miso soup was about average and the asparagus tempura was outstanding! Just an FYI, usually one roll of sushi satisfies me, but their roll was quite small (5 pieces), but the pieces were tiny, so probably ordering two rolls would suffice. My friend ordered the lunch special, which comes with an entrÃ©e, soup, and a small portion from an appetizer. Her pad thai looked absolutely phenomenal. Next time I am in the area, that will be on my to-do-list!
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Y M.

Driver got pulled over which stalled our food over an hour. We kept calling to check on the wait time, however they never explained what happened and kept us waiting and wondering. When we finally got our food, the sushi smelled like it was going bad and our chopsticks were broken. I'm disappointed in Dib and I'm seriously afraid that I might wake up with food poisoning. Wish me luck...
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Elizabeth A.

My boyfriend and I live in Uptown and love sushi and this has become our go to place. We go here at least one a month and rarely are we even remotely disappointed. The sushi is good and well priced. We're here at least once a month (usually more often) which should say a lot. :)
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Isaiah F.

Went here for dinner before Green Mill SLAM Poetry and the sushi was whack! Mediocre is the best way to describe my meal. Edamame, egg rolls, lucky our sushi was a deal. Service was great, waitress was amazing. Sushi filled me up but left me complaining. Won't come back and I know why. Never had a Dragon Roll that made me want to cry. (drops the mic)
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Stephanie C.

I have never actually been inside, but I order delivery via GrubHub fairly frequently, and I'm always happy with the food and service. In particular I love the crab rangoon and Black and White Maki. I also really like their massaman curry, although it is not spicy--which could be a plus for some people, but I like more heat. They did give me some hot pepper sauce with my order, though, so I was able to customize a bit.
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Chris M.

The sushi was frozen inside and the sashimi looked so bad and tasted horrible. So disappointed.
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Carrie W.

Favorite sushi place in Chicago. Such a nice and quiet dining experience. We come here or carry out from here a couple times a month. Whenever we have friends or family visit, we take them here. There are so many great food options even for people who aren't big sushi people (like me). I love the cashew chicken and the sweet potato tempura. The wait staff is friendly and attentive and the prices are very reasonable. Great experience every time we go !
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Brian R.

Our little group came in during the 'early bird special'. We ordered from the 'buy three- get one free platter' deal (I know what you're thinking - score!). We ordered four 12$ plates and my sister played it safe with a 4$ avocado dish just in case she didn't like the real deal. Before ordering, we specifically asked if the free dish could be applied to one of the 12$ plates, and not the 4$ avocado dish. "Of course," Chery, our waitress replied. Awesome. Cut forward to our check- you guessed it, Chery took off the 4$ avocado plate. When asked, her accent thickened as she explained that she already discounted our ticket. After describing in detail that the four 12$ dishes were ordered specifically because of the special, Chery began to show her frustration as she made us wait while she called her boss (taking no less than ten minutes to reach her while we stood by the register -receiving long, unpleasant stares from all of the staff). You see where this is going - dontchya? Well Chery got to a point where her english made no sense at all and she seemed to enjoy nurturing our growing frustration. That Chery! All in all the price was finally adjusted but we were made well aware that in order to get this discount - we'd have to be willing to fight for it. No thanks, Chery; no thanks, Dib - your sushi ain't that good.
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David R.

My wife and I both had underwhelming experiences here several years ago, but decided to give them another shot this weekend. I still say "Shrug." It's a handsome place and service is fine, but the food still doesn't deliver. The basil fried rice had some big, crunchy bell peppers, but was otherwise very bland. I had a tom yum maki which also tasted rather plain despite its long list of ingredients inspired by the soup of the same name. The worst was the volcano maki, which featured four different fishes, none of which I could taste because they were drowned in a flood of some kind of slightly tangy, beige-colored sauce. A little sauce to highlight and/or enhance flavors is great; slathering a dish with sauce to this extent is lazy and disingenuous cooking. Yuck. The ironic thing is that my wife's dish, straightforward stir-fried vegetables with rice, tasted great. For some reason this has been a frequent experience for me at local Thai spots recently. Maybe I should start ordering her go-to instead of mine.
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Jamie R.

This is a wonderful neighborhood place, and I have been going here for years. I have never had a bad dining experience. The food is consistently good. To my taste, Dib does curries very well. The basil chicken and yaki soba are also awesome dishes, and the sushi is very good. The ambiance in the restaurant is consistent with the neighborhood and price. If you want a slightly more upscale dining ambiance, I would strongly recommend Dib's sister restaurant, Fin. The ambiance is better and the food quality is also superb there.
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Carlos P.

This place is too small to say it has any ambiance. I have been here for lunch a few times. Their food is just OK. Their service is slow and servers have a hard time understanding you. Three times I have been here for lunch with co-workers and we ask for separate checks and they still lump all of the food on one check. I don't think that's too hard a task but I don't think they can truly understand you. Just south of Sheridan there's a much better authentic tasting Thai place. I won't bother with these people again.
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Katharine T.

This would have been a 3 to 4 star review but for one thing .... We had a perfectly pleasant meal. As others have commented they have pretty great crab rangoon, little pouches bursting with filling. Their sweet and sour sauce not remarkable but good. We each ordered the Spicy Combo lunch special. Came with Miso soup that was good but not great. Their Nigiri was very good, salmon, tuna and white fish. The salmon and tuna in particular were delicious. Nigiri sometimes makes me want to gag, it can be too much fish all at once, but this was quite good. Our sushi rolls were good but nothing out of this world. Spicy tuna and some other spicy thing, pretty typical. The service was friendly, the women's restroom impeccably clean. At this point I am thinking, must come back to try their Thai! But here is where it all goes wrong, the lunch ruin-er .... the boyfriend sees a giant dead roach under our table as we get up to leave. Wow. I'm immediately sick. No we will never come back. Not sure how you miss a giant dead roach under a table, do you not sweep your floors? The place looked clean. I know it happens and its not necessarily indicative of dirty food or poor restaurant hygiene but it ruined any warm feelings I had toward the place. It's a shame because our meal was quite decent. But we are not without other great Thai and Sushi places in Chicago so we will live and just try others in the future ...
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Christine N.

My brother and I went to lunch here yesterday, and if you're looking for a place that's a "bang for your buck" type of place, this is it. On Mondays, they have half price appetizers for each entree (limit 2 per table). My brother ordered the crab rangoons and I ordered the Gyoza. They were good! Nothing really out of the ordinary or different. Just plain ol' good, especially at $2.50 for each plate! I ordered the Pad Thai which was $7. The amount of food I got for that was ridiculous! I could have fed myself, my brother, and the couple next to us! I took most of my meal home (which I'm eating right now for lunch). The Pad Thai was good, again, nothing that makes it special (other than the amount of food I got for the price). My brother ordered the Yakisoba for $8. He complained that he didn't have enough food, but he's a 20 year old boy whose stomach is a black hole. I tried his dish and it was absolutely fantastic. I've never had Yakisoba before and it definitely won't be my last. There were massive amounts of vegetables in the dish, but according to my brother, not enough noodles. I disagree with him... $8 for the amount of food he got was a good deal. The staff is attentive and friendly. Out waitress refilled out waters 5-6 times within a 40 minute time span. Our check came out promptly and she packed up my meal for me! Cheap prices. Good food. Great atmosphere. Friendly service. What more could you ask for?
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Tricia D.

Dib reminds me of those chocolate coated rice crunchy ice cream bites. (Eyes glaze over.) Little did I know, it's also a tiny, little 8-10 tabled Thai/sushi spot in Uptown. D: inner portions of the pad see ewe are small, like lunch sized small. That was a little disappointing. I: f you can't get a space in the small parking lot, you'll have to circle around for street parking. B: e aware that yelp says they don't take reservations, but if you call, they'll take your name down and hold your table for 15 minutes. Isn't that a reservation?
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Eumi C.

This was a staple of our office when I was there. Lunch specials are great amount of food for the price! The sushi is pretty good for the cost. The basil chicken is one of my favorites here. Pretty good food for a good price!
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Kenisha B.

I like this place a lot. The food presentation is pretty, there's a parking lot (it's small but at least they have one) everyone is nice, the food is affordable and it is usually super good. You definitely get a bang for your buck....just don't order the pad thai:o) If the pad thai was good then I totally would have given this place a 5. However, everthing else that I've had has been yummy, Red Curry, philly roll, salmon skin roll, fried rice, crab ragoon......etc...I really like this place!!
(4)
Andrea N.

I too am very skeptical of a Thai restaurant that also does sushi but it seems to be the norm here in Chicago. Dib is very cute. I love the decor. It looks like an ice cream parlor from the outside but inside the ambiance is warm, friendly and chic. The waitstaff is top notch. The food: Their pad thai is pad thai. Nothing to shout about but done well. Crab rangoon- I never knew that there was good crab rangoon and amazing crab rangoon. This stuff is amazing. Different from any other I've ever had. Sushi- There are only two sushi places that completely blow my socks off. One is in East Lansing, Michigan and the other is at the Diversey stop on the brown line. Dib's sushi is not bad though. They know what they are doing. So- if you think this is a lackluster, 4 star review, consider this: I drive from Pilsen to eat this food. I really think this restaurant is a gem. They have a nice balance- good food, enjoyable atmosphere, quality service. They must be doing something right- they always have a lot of business. If you want to try something new but worry about being disappointed- try this place, I'm sure you'll love it.
(4)
Nelson B.

The food is excellent, the maki very well made and all fresh and beautifully presented -- the best part? the price is very reasonable. I hosted a birthday party for 15 here on a Saturday night, they were MORE than accomodating - the service was excellent - friendly and spot on. I HIGHLY recommend this intimate, quaint, well appointed neighborhood jewel.
(5)
Kristy F.

Delicious Pad-See-Ew + good service + quiet environment (went on a slow day) + cheap= 5 stars! If I ever manage to order something else I will update this review. My first experience was a 5 star experience though.
(5)
Tressa F.

I order take-out here at least every other week. The sushi quality for the price is outstanding. The Thai dishes are quite good as well. If you're looking for a nice atmosphere and good food - this is the place.
(4)
Jessica J.

I live extremely close to dib, and it's become a takeout standby for everyone in my apartment. Because I live so close, I've never done delivery, and I've only dined in once. The space is small and clean, nicely decorated. Trendy but not too trendy. Service is always great, and the food is awesome. My fallback is pad thai with veggies, but I've had a few of the curries and they didn't disappoint, most of the veggie maki is tasty (and I'm told that most of the other sushi is great), solid standard appetizers, affordable prices. Whether you dine in or go with takeout, the presentation is always great (if that's a factor for you).
(4)
Anuj S.

Dib... Dib... Dib... Why does this have to happen? First the obligatory... The red curry was OK and all. Nothing too distinctive, but fine. But I'm just upset about the service at this place. This is a big issue at family-run restaurants. I know you want to save money and all that, but if you're going to use family members for your wait staff, you NEED to make sure they're in to it and providing the service people expect. Food is not enough. Sorry Dib... the waitress was quite simply a "bit@$". Ordering me around to hand over the appetizer plate and what not. No water refills... really slow, rude and non-existent service. And on their table they have this buy 2 entrees get the 3rd at 50% off. It only applies for Monday and Tuesday. Well, guess what, it's Tuesday! And there were three of us, so we bought 3 entrees. So when the receipt didn't have the discount I went up to the front and asked about it. The response is... "Oh, did you want to do that?" Umm... is there is world where in which someone just doesn't want to get a blatantly advertised discount? Of course I wanted to do that. They were just hoping to write that BS promo and never have to actually give the discount. No apology for forgetting to apply the discount... just a question that Oh, you wanted THAT, huh? With a staff like that and the billing shenanigans, I say just do us all a favor and stay out of the service business.
(1)
B H.

Have been to this place twice and ordered take-out at least twice. The maki are very well made and taste perfect. The yakisoba is also quite good, just spicy enough to let you feel it. Their signature spicy chicken peanut dish is very good but I think it would be better with the cucumber salad on the side, rather than underneath the hot chicken & sauce. I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu.
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Elibe E.

I'm all about supporting the 'hood, so after flying back into Chicago on New Year's Day I walked to DiB to pick up some takeout food (to cure my massive hangover, and lack of sleep). FTR: I am one of those people that is VERY serious about Asian cuisine. I'm VERY skeptical about places that serve both Thai AND Sushi - DiB is one of those places... Again, I wanted to support the 'hood. My takeout order: Green Curry Tofu and Potstickers. Simple enough, right? The Potstickers were excellent - probably some of the best that I've ever had. These are pretty hard to mess up, though. The curry was spiced well, but the vegetables and tofu were cut into relatively large pieces. The resulting product is not very curry-ish. I felt as though the curry was a simple sauce poured over the large tofu and veggie pieces. I am willing to try another appetizer and entree before leaving this place with the dreaded 2-star rating. Until then, cheers folks!
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Frank R.

We focused more on the Thai side than on the sushi side, so I can't speak to that. But everything we had was pretty good. Very clean, good vibe inside, and the prices were great. It feels like a restaurant that could get away with a little higher prices, so it feels like a bit of a steal. But then again, the whole experience is kind of nondescript. In other words, very solid. Not spectacular. Also, dib means "raw." Thanks, server!
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Ben K.

If I could marry Thai food, I would. I'd make it breakfast, sing it to sleep and draw a hot bath for it at the end of a long day. Alas, marrying food is, for reasons unbeknownst to the world, frowned upon, and as such, there is no other choice but to feast instead. I've never eaten in Dib, but have ordered take-out and delivery multiple times. When I go to pick up food, I've noticed the space to be modern and spartan in the same trendy way many Thai restaurants use the design-theme of "less is more." It's a clean space and the service is always very friendly. The noodle dishes like pad thai and pad see ew are solid. The pad thai is properly sweet, has a good balance of sprouts and the portion is right. The pad see ew is maybe a little sweeter than I'd prefer, but it is still flavorful and aromatic. The greens in the dish are a good addition that I've noticed many Thai places omit. The curry dishes are probably the biggest let down for me. They do not disappoint, they just don't stand out. I've had the green, red and panang curries. The flavors were too muted on all three. I like curries that are bold, bursting with flavor and loads of fresh veggies and meats. These curries just didn't have that sense of excitement and flair I was hoping for. I think the standout for dib is the sushi. The rolls are well priced and I have always found their fish/seafood to be very fresh and of good quality. Even when packaging rolls for delivery/take-out, they put care into ensuring that the roll is as visually stimulating as it is delicious, and I appreciate that. I'll also make a shout out to their satay. It's very yummy and dib has the best peanut sauce of any Thai place around. Overall, dib is a very solid neighborhood addition. Delivery is prompt - always - and the food is fresh. If they could improve on their curries, I think dib would easily be one of the best, if not the best, Thai/sushi restaurant in the Chicagoland area.
(4)
Amy S.

Really awesome lunch special that goes until 2:30 p.m., which also applies to Saturday and Sunday! There is a small parking lot, but a lot of street parking around here too. It's close to the Aragon theatre and Riveria, so it's a good place to stop by before heading to a concert.
(4)
Rahshonda K.

7 bucks for Crab Rangoons, Tom Yum Soup w Chicken, and Basil Chicken (nice portion size) You cant beat a great deal like that. Cute place to grab lunch with the girls if you are on that side of town. The people are nice and atmosphere is chill. Sushi specials are 9.00 and they give you a lot. Its fresh and good. I have been here about 3 times now and nothing on the menu that I have tried so far has been bad. I have to agree with Fellow Yelper the Basil Chicken is GOOOD!!!!
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Dustin G.

Dib is delicious. I miss it. I used to live within walking distance. This was my favorite place for takeout when I lived in Chicago. I measure all other Thai takeout by Dib. I always ordered the beef and broccoli. It sounds pretty pedestrian but it's the best I've ever eaten. It's not as heavy and oily as you might expect. I also love their pad thai and green curry. I still dream about their delicious green curry. I wish I could replicate it. I've tried most of the appetizers and they're great, too. The first thing on my list when I come back to Chicago is Dib. It's been nearly five months since I've eaten there! Update: I've moved back to Chicago and Dib was one of the first places I ate. It's even better than I remember. Their lunch special is really great. You get a soup, appetizer and entree. Their plating and presentation rivals anything you'll see at higher-end restaurants--even for their lunch special. Some of my favorite things on the menu are Pad See Eiw, Cucumber Salad, Beef Salad, Green Curry, Pad Thai, and Thom Kha soup.
(5)
Carmen O.

Horrible service.... and it wasn't even packed. The crab ragoons were good... New York roll had an average taste. I waited for the pad see ew and it never came until I was ready to leave. An extra side of rice was ordered and it never came. I wouldn't go back there..... The place was nicely designed though.
(1)
P S.

Two fine, fine ladies decided to have a reunion over sushi and some BYO vino. We felt like we gorged ourselves with several rolls and several pieces with only one mis-step in the bunch (the eel roll had little to no eel, as it happened). The presentation, the service and the successful dispatch of two bottles of wine made for a great dinner. The bill hit the table and we cracked it open with a little apprehension. What? $60 for all that and we were stuffed and buzzed? Cripes! Yeah, Dib is excellent and has officially made the list.
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Derrick L.

I love this place! I've tried a few different things from the menu here and I have yet to find a disappointing factor in any of them. I often get delivery from Dib and the staff here is always friendly and helpful. My order comes in a timely manner, it's hot and it of course tastes delicious! This is definitely one of my fav Thai places in uptown.
(5)
Coleman B.

For how close Dib is to me, the pricing, and the food, I think Dib is a great idea for a quick bite. I am within walking distance and their coupons for carry out make it worth while for me. Their extra crispy noodle option (has to be requested) is pretty amazing, and I love their crab rangoon. Would I drive across the city to come to Dib? Probably not. but If I'm home and hankering for some good Asian food, its a solid choice. Very friendly people inside as well.
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Erin E.

everything was very good. imo, it did not quite live up to some of the yelp hype, but i won't deny, i licked my plate clean. twice. tom kha- loved it! my girlfriend wanted more stuff in it (we only found one tiny piece of lemongrass), but it was very flavorful and damn good as far as i'm concerned. basil chicken- mmm... my favorite of the entrees. drunken noodle w/ shrimp- my go-to dish. pass on the shrimp, they were not good. rest was decent, but i've had better. mussamun w/ tofu- tasted different from other mussamuns i've had. weirdly sweet. not my fave. all three entrees were indicated as spicy (*). uh, not so much. they each had just the tiniest hint of spice- not even close to what i would call "spicy." dib needs to turn up the heat! the free crab rangoon (w/ $20 or more) was perhaps the highlight of the whole meal. delicate little purses filled with a nice mix of flavors, including celery and garlic. great sweet & sour, too.
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Drew B.

Don't let the area fool you, dib has some of the best sushi in the city...and I've tried a lot of places. I come here at least twice a month, and am always greeted and recognized by the very friendly staff. Brad is usually our server and he is very knowledgeable on the menu and a very wonderful server. Normally I would go into detail on how amazing all of the sushi and entrees are but there is just simply not enough time and my fingers are tired. dib is SERIOUSLY one of the best places to go in the city. Yea I get it, the location kinda sucks...but it is worth the trip...trust me!
(5)
Mary C.

When I want sushi and Thai for the same meal, Dib is the place I crave. I crave the chili-crab roll, the pad thai, the crab rangoons, the drunken noodles, and just about every roll that they have on the menu. Oh, Dib. I adore you. I love to pick you up on the way home from work. I love to BYOB with friends before a show. I love that I could eat Dib every day of the week and still be within budget. I swoon for Dib.
(5)
S J.

This is a hidden jewel in the neighborhood. Dined with two friends and all three of us loved our respective dishes. The green curry is hot and tasty, really hot and very tasty. We shared a spider roll and fought over each piece it was so good. They have parking and a contemporary feel. A great find! Oh, and it is BYOB.
(4)
Beth R.

It pains me to shoot down two stars like cans on a fence, but I gotta. I suggested Dib for carryout last week and let me tell you, it was not the same as my dine-in experience. This place might be suffering, like Sally Field in "Sybil," from multiple personalities. Their pad thai was pretty atrocious - my dining companion would say (did say) inedible. I've seen multiple interpretations of pad thai in my day and these noodles were kind of wack. The crab rangoon was 99% cream cheese, which is delightful if you are looking to spread it on a bagel. We were not. My mixed vegetables were fine, but I'm still scratching my head over the lack of brown rice. I might try again for dine-in...might.
(2)
Elizabeth W.

Just got delivery tonight via GrubHub. First of all, contrary to my previous GrubHub experience, Dib delivered my food in about half the estimated time, which was a very welcome surprise. Secondly, my food is delicious! Ordered chicken fried rice, the Crunchy Spicy Salmon roll and Santa Fe maki. All of it is super tasty. I will certainly order again!
(4)
Beth A.

avocado was browning...beef smelled old...but hey they delivered w/in 20 min pretty sure im done ordering from here :(
(2)
Kourtney H.

Second time here, both times amazing. Sushi is delicious and the service is great. BYOB helps
(5)
Bianca H.

Delicious and great $7 lunch special
(4)
Alicia S.

3 years later and still my favorite place for sushi (not my favorite for thai, but it's nice that they offer thai if you're going with a friend who doesn't like sushi). It's BYOB (semi-shady liquor store across the street incase you forgot to bring a bottle)...and I typically start with an order of the Crab Rangoons (really good, they make them there...not some frozen icky crab rangoon stuffed with cream cheese you find at some places) and Tom Yum Soup (with Chicken). Usually I then split an order of Chicken Fried Rice because, it's simply delicious. It's not greasy, and always consistently good. Sushi wise, here we go. I always ALWAYS get Crunchy Shrimp. It is my favorite roll, ever. I haven't found anything else like it anywhere. Then usually I rotate through a variety of other rolls on the menu. The Black & White, Triple Tuna & Untitle from their Specialty Roll Menu. From their Maki Roll menu, I always get the Crunchy Spicy Tuna or Salmon, Ebi, SantaFe, Spider, Sweet Potato or Asparagus Tempura roll, Rainbow or Dragon. This place also is a great location to have an event! When I got married I just wanted to go out to dinner with some of my favorite people at my favorite restaurant instead of having a typical bachelorette party. We had 15 people, and took up half the restaurant (they set up two long tables on the larger side). They still had room to seat other guests & everyone loved the food. The service was really great and I've gone back to have birthday parties and such as well. Love this place!
(5)
Lori L.

Had a lunch special and a sushi entree there today. The food was ok. The appetizer is pretty good, but I don't think the food is really fresh...The sushi is SOSO, but the price is definitely worth it.
(2)
Meghan G.

We've ordered from here about 6 times and eaten in person a couple more. I enjoy Dib more each time we have it. Delivery- we don't live too far, but we can order from Dib and be eating in exactly 20 minutes. When you are ordering raw fish, you want to trust the delivery. Food- still, in my opinion, a very solid choice. They do Thai, they do Sushi, and they do them both well. Not my absolute favorite, but definitely solid. Add BYOB and you've got yourself a great restaurant!
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Jason S.

I am a sushi lover and am usually satisfied with most restaurants in the area. However, Dib was absolutely horrible. Don't let the stylish awning fool you into thinking it is a quality restaurant. Hopeful after seeing it from the outside, I walked in to a complete disappointment. One of the women working was sitting at a booth and without even standing up, greeted us by saying "How many? Three?" After replying yes, she said to sit where ever.. This was a bit hard considering that there were three of us - the only ones in the restaurant, but every table that was set for more than two had old food, drinks, napkins, and rice strewn all over the place. After moving two tables together, we decided just to order since we were all extremely hungry. Long story short, the sushi was all sub par. Very sloppy looking, and not too easy on the stomach no more than 15 minutes after our departure. Also, being the only ones in the restaurant, you would think that our food would come out in a timely and organized manner.. Instead, the six rolls we ordered came out 2 at a time with about 10 minutes in between each "course"... very strange. Very disappointed - even for the price. I would have MUCH rather walked over to Jewel and picked up a pre-made roll from the cooler which is exactly what I'll do if I'm ever craving sushi in the area again.
(1)
casey a.

Dib was always one of my favorite restaurants when I lived in Uptown. They have their own small parking lot, and I never had an issue getting a table immediately. It's small, intimate (with is tea candles on tables at night), looks upscale, is BYOB, and is cheap. That last sentence can also be read "Great for a date." My favorite dish is easily the basil chicken (only $7, and it comes with their miso soup). The menu says it's super spicy, it's not. I was a little surprised the first time I ordered it to find that the chicken is ground, but it's so delicious I've gotten it more times than not in my subsequent visits. The sushi is delicious and is always presented exquisitely. I've had an assortment and found the value and taste to be on par or better than more expensive sushi establishments. I've never had a problem with service there. I drink A LOT of water, and the waitstaff always seemed to keep up with my consumption. I never thought as if I was waiting for my food to arrive, although, I feel the need to reiterate that it is BYOB. In summary, nice little place, great value, BYOB, try the basil chicken.
(5)
Chris N.

Some of the best Sushi in the city. Actually tastes like they took the time to make it unique, fresh, and delicious. Also the pineapple fried rice is awesome. Just in general they do stuff really cool here. Lot's of cool modern lighting and layout and the presentation for the plates is done really artistically well.
(4)
Colleen C.

I'm bumping to 4 for the lunch special... Cuke Salad Tom Kha Soup Pad Thai Hot Tea About $7 or so...really great deal. Well portioned, and I dig the sit-down ambience in here. Definitely give it a shot to eat-in... Don't count on the parking lot during the day though, eeeeks.
(4)
Cat H.

Maybe everyone has something specific they look for in sushi, but Dib is really great sushi. Clearly fresh fish, nice presentation, good portions, and really flavorful. Pricing is reasonable. Locationally challenged (aka scary corner), but great for delivery (which is surprisingly hard to pull off for sushi). And if service is a concern, they are lovely on the phone, and the delivery guy is super nice.
(5)
Jaclyn N.

Love dib, have gone there multiple times and it is always consistent and delicious. Sushi is always good and very reasonably priced. Hot dishes are always good too. Love the triple tuna, tuna avocado salad, nigiri, soup... And it's byob. Definitely my favorite neighborhood restaurant. Side note to anuj s.... Funny how because the waitresses are all asian they are automatically all family members and only hire family.
(5)
Twylla S.

This is my all-time favorite sushi place. Soup, salad, sushi...and I'm in heaven. If you like spicy the Red Hot roll is to die for. My mouth waters just thinking about the sushi from this place. Small, quaint and delicious.
(5)
Kevin T.

Don't bother with Dib. A couple friends and I went there last week as we didn't know what we were in the mood for. Though they do have dedicated parking which is a great amenity. We were all hungry so I got past my knee-jerk reaction to run from any place that serves both Thai food and Sushi. People, these are not really complimentary cuisines... the flavors in sushi and thai are totally different. Anyways, the place was cute and was done up in a modern style if a bit small and cramped (too many tables for the space). We all ordered Thai dishes and while I and my friend specifically told the waitress (twice!) to make it very spicy -- this must have been lost on them because there was barely andy spice at all. I ordered the basil chicken fried rice, my friend the massuman curry and our third the Pad See Ew. Sure the food was edible but it was bland, I tried some Chicken from the Pad See Ew and had to spit it out. Small space, odd mix of cuisine, bland thai food and bad chicken. Needless to say I will not be going back to this restaurant -- please go elsewhere if you have the option! PS. The waitresses were very nice though, if clueless.
(2)
Jackie P.

What a surprisingly cute little space in a such a dark little strip mall-esque location in Uptown. And when I say little I mean little. There are probably only 8-10 tables here and the quarters are very close. Even if you aren't eating at the sushi bar you are eating at the sushi bar. I imagine this place can fill up fast but I didn't have that problem since my dining companion and I showed up around 9pm. The place closes around 11 but that didn't bother me since I didn't think it would take me two hours to eat. I was wrong though because it did. Service for whatever reason is painfully slow here. We ordered two rolls, some miso soup, and a sashimi platter. Every single item was brought out seperately and with a huge wait in between. And really I have no good explanation as to why. Saving graces of this place: - It's cute - It's close - It's BYO - It's on scale with other sushi places as far as pricing - The sushi is good - If you wait patiently long enough they will bring you a complimentary bowl of edamane.
(3)
Mariah H.

Went to Dib on a Wednesday, which meant that the special for the day was buy three rolls, get one free. I don't eat seafood, so I can only comment on the veggie stuff; which was great! It was inexpensive and the veggies were fresh. I have no complaints with service. The parking lot was kinda horrible, but we easily found a street spot. My other dinning companions were also happy with their food. The women's bathroom was clean. The ambiance was relaxed and cute. My major complaint is that if you sit by the windows, you quickly realize that they are not sealed properly; I wore my coat during dinner. The restaurant started to fill up before we could ask for another table. I would definitely go again, but get a seat far away from the window. We didn't do BYOB, so I'm not sure if there is a corkage fee. The BYOB option gets this place a fourth star. A beverage probably would've warmed me up enough to take off my coat.
(4)
Vanitha S.

Always a great choice! With a parking lot and easy access off of LSD, you can always count on this being a quick and easy takeout place. Gotten takeout here multiple times and it's mostly tasty with friendly attentive service. I would splurge sometimes and order some of the chef specials which are a bit pricier than the typical dishes, but they're worth trying out. Service is always done with a smile. The very last time I got pad kee mao takeout, I was disappointed as my dish was very oily, so I guess it's hit or miss at times.
(3)
Tracy D.

I didn't think it was that good. My friend and I shared a maki roll and green curry. I've had better, for the same price. Sometimes what separates an OK maki from a great one is the rice... and theirs wasn't properly prepared. Seemed overcooked and mushy. Ditto with the rice that came with the curry. Service was slow, which is ok when the food is phenomenal, but I didn't think it was worth the wait.
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Jessica G.

Good sushi at good price. I may not know a lot about Sushi, but I know that I love it... and now that I've discovered Dib, with it's generous delivery area and awesome lunch specials, I can have it whenever I want! Mmmmmm, sushi. And you can't beat buck-fitty miso soup. Mmmm, cheap. Note to the wise - you can park at the spots in front of the other strip mall shops in the evening. Check the sign on Dib's door for the exact hours, before you shell out $$$ to Laz for street meter parking.
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Katy W.

Dib has been in my subconscious forever since living in Edgewater due to their menus in my mailbox. Eventually, I knew I would have to try. We ordered take-out. It was a smooth order and delivery process. But that was the highlight of this meal. Spice tuna maki looked weird. Like minced fish. Taste was equally blah, unappealing with its mushy texture. Half was thrown away. Chicken teriyaki tasted like chicken. That's the only thing it had going for it. Free Crab Rangoon. Wow, unbelievable...Reminds me of my grandpa, who buys the bulk crab salad from costco. That's exactly what the Crab Rangoon is, cheap imitation crab salad deep fried. Worst ever. Pad see eew was the best out of everything ordered, even though the noodles were overly cooked and underflavored. Seriously disappointing! I've officially given up on take-out.
(1)
Sophia L.

Got New Years hangover delivery from here. Was a little nervous that this was a Thai/Sushi place, but the food was good! We focused on the Thai side of things, got the crab rangoons (delicious, nice green onion kick to em), Tom yum and tom kai soup (close call, but I think i preferred the tom kai), pad thai and panaang curry (liked the curry slightly better). All really good. I was very impressed for the price and will be ordering next time I am couch ridden!
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Julia B.

This place is a Gem in Uptown!! I lived in Uptown for several years and this was always my favorite place; I still come back when I'm in the neighborhood. It is cheap (esp lunch special), fast, and always fresh. The service is always great too, whether you eat there or get take out. The best Thai Basil Chicken in the city! I always get Basil Chicken in every Thai restaurant I try and this is hands down the best. The Sushi is also some of my favorite in the city and it is very reasonably priced. Usually Thai food and Sushi in one place means one is a bust, but this is not the case at Dib. My personal favorites are the Crunchy Shrimp Roll and the Creamy Crab Roll. Also the crab rangoons are DELICIOUS, and if you get a carryout order over $20, you can get the crab rangoons for free (or a California Roll).
(5)
Kenny T.

So after three consecutive amazing experiences- I'm giving Dib a full 5 stars. This place is amazing! The area is a little dingy but it's definitely a diamond in the rough. We went there a few weeks ago, last Tuesday, and again this Saturday for lunch. The menu is decently priced and their lunch specials are phenomenal. We've had the drunken noodles and Hawaiian- fried rice and today we tried the veggie lunch combo. The meal was amazing. We got fresh miso soup, a delicious seaweed salad along with 6 avocado and 6 cucumber maki. Their avocado maki was out of this world- perfectly ripe- not too soggy and not too tough. I know I'm raving but this place deserves it. Plus- the servers were very friendly and unlike some Thai places I've been, checked on us regularly and brought us water. P.s. Try the Thai Iced Coffee- it's insane. :9
(5)
Erika G.

Utterly pleasant little strip mall sushi joint - shades of LA to have cute restaurants, like this one, in strip malls. The service was a bit light. Usually when I have sushi, I like to order a few things . . . dish for awhile . . . sip sake . . . order more stuff. Here - I don't recommend that, as there was apparently only one server for the whole room. Order loads of food right away! The place was busy - all tables turned over completely in the course of our dinner. Diverse, fun, lively neighborhood crowd. The sushi . . . mmmm . . . you had me at super white tuna! Fresh and fine - and the salmon skin maki - like bacon! After that - hey, more super white tuna, so I asked the sushi chef to make some maki w/ super white tuna. Have I mentioned Super White Tuna. There seemed to be a lost in translation moment when I tried to express to the server "super white tuna - some kind of maki - tell the chef to make something up". What we got had strawberries sliced on top - which was interesting and delicious!! So . . . like any sushi restaurant - abandon the menu! BYOB - which is goodness. Makes for a very reasonable check. 6 stars for my dining companion, but your mileage may vary on that one. ;-)
(3)
David F.

Premium sushi is priced at higher than average, but flavor lacks the punch some of the best sushi bars offer, nothing here other than the Dragon roll really stands out so this is a "in the neighborhood" stop at best.
(2)
Ari C.

Love this place. Great fresh sushi - best in the neighborhood! Very affordable. Great service!
(5)
Lisa B.

My roommate loves this place so we end up ordering in all the time from here. The place is nice and clean, which is the major draw. I've probably eaten here 5 times and gotten something different every time. It's alway meh. There's never a party in my mouth but I'll aways eat my meal.
(3)
Judy M.

I hate liars. Placed an order on Grubhub - when the food was 30 minutes late we called considering it was already 9:15. We were ready to cancel the order if it hadn't left yet. "There's no parking" um, ok, there is parking effing everywhere. "The roads are slippery" um, ok, it flurried at like 5, it's 4 hours later and we live on a main thoroughfare - roads are fine. "we'll find out where your food is and call you back." About 15 minutes later it was at our house... scathing hot, no call came, same excuse about the roads given by the driver. Well, if it had left when you were implying it did the food would have been luke warm at best. Admit your mistakes when we called and apologize, give us the opportunity to cancel the order or offer us an egg roll or something (for the record I would have canceled with or without the offer of something). But don't lie to me, because I will never ever eat at your restaurant or get delivery again. Thai/Sushi places are a dime a dozen. Food-wise, I would have given them 4 stars, but like I said I hate liars.
(2)
Abhishek M.

I have been on a recent sushi binge....(sort of late getting on the bandwagon and hence the binging....:). On my quest to try and get as much sushi as possible, I tried Dib last weekend since its in my neck of the woods. Since my roommate and I did takeout, I can't comment on service. Dib is a Thai/Japanese restaurant and hence has the best of both worlds. We got the Pad Thai with Shrimp, Green Curry with Chicken and several rolls. The Pad Thai and the Rolls were all really good expcept I didn't 'feel' the Green Curry. I am not sure if it was the large pieces of eggplant in it or what, but I didn't become a fan and hence the 4 stars. In a nutshell, if you want sushi on a budget, then definitely go to Dip and don;t be intimidated just coz its in a strip mall. :)
(4)
Mary Ann C.

This is a cute place (with parking in front!) that is very convenient to a work location that I am at each month. I have enjoyed dine in and carry out meals here. Yesterday, I enjoyed lunch here and was thrilled that they got me in and out in 30 minutes (all the time I could allow). The dining room is modern and pleasantly lined with windows to look outside. Plus, there are all kinds of people dining here, which is fun. I always get a couple of rolls-my standards are the ebi tempura and philly. Both are very good here. Plus, they are super affordable. I did try a couple of others I did not like in the past---especially one with soft shell crab, which was a huge disappointment. Great, affordable, cool place for food!!!!
(4)
Jillian V.

I first had Dib a few months ago when I ordered from GrubHub...I had tried a couple other sushi places nearby but had been disappointed and felt that the portions were skimped on for delivery orders compared to dining in. Dib is now my go-to place for both delivery and dining in! Their portions are very generous and a bit cheaper than a couple other places in Uptown. Their fish is the tastiest and freshest I've had! The unagi is amazing and not bony. Also, and this is a huge pet peeve of mine, the unagi they use for the nigiri is the same quality as they use for their rolls. This is NOT the case in some places I've been and it drives me insane! Plus, it's BYOB. The color blue in the decor is also bitchin'. A couple cons: When I was there, they were playing straight up muzak. I definitely heard the Kenny G. version of N'Sync's "God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You". Best or worst first date experience? I'm undecided. I also feel like the sushi bar is misplaced right at the front door. It's a little awkward and I imagine really unpleasant to sit there in the winter. But, these things aside, Dib is a really great place and truly superior sushi!
(4)
Marta P.

Let me start by saying that I don't always get a warm fuzzy when a place offers both Thai & sushi or is located in a strip mall. That being said I was really impressed with this place! The sushi was really fresh and they had some creative rolls on the menu. It was also refreshing to see items that were pretty reasonably priced, which is more than I can say for another sushi restaurant in this 'hood. I will definitely be getting take out from here again.
(4)
RJ W.

It pains me to downgrade this restaurant as I really like it, but... ..I am not sure if they have new owners or new management but the past few months both the service and the food has steadily gone down... particularly the NEW waitresses... they seem completely unqualified and uniterested... as though they are someone's relatives and only show up because they have too... in the past, they actually seemed happy to have you there...now, they act as though it is an inconvenience... .. my partner and I are regulars there and had our anniversary dinner there last night, and both the food and the service was just bad. For example, the vegetables for the tempura were huge and uncooked. The tempura batter itself was cold and soggy when it got to us... and the waitress just seemed clueless and anxious to leave... Sorry, I love you guys, but you need to get your act together.... too many other places out there as competition...
(2)
Mary jane W.

My absolute favorite food is sushi. I love trying new restaurants out, espeeecially sushi places. This one by far beats the others. I even went to Japonais sushi restaurant in down town a few times and the taste doesn't even come close to DIB. I ordered for the girls at work once and they can't get enough of this place. They order all the time now.
(5)
An P.

So there's this little sushi and thai joint in the middle of Uptown. As a general rule sushi and thai food should never mix for certain purists, but I do not subscribe to such persuasions. I have tried other sushi/thai combination spots such as Hot Wok's and Thai Spice and conclude that the sushi is edible and will fit the bill. I stopped in here at lunch today (Thursday) and the place was empty minus two other people or so. There was a TV in the corner of the room showing all of the different rolls dib had to offer and I sat by the window. As the lunch progressed more and more people kept parking their cars in the lot and rolling into dib. All of a sudden the empty restaurant was banging and booming full of academics, police officers, and hungry people wanting some lunch. For lunch we ordered crunchy spicy tuna roll, a sashimi appetizer, one chicken teriyaki and one beef teriyaki combo. The miso soup came first but was unremarkable. The crunch spicy tuna roll fit the bill and was as delicious as it was artistic with brown eel sauce on the plate in a cute little design. The sashimi appetizer was also delicious and kept us from being hungry. Beef teriyaki while strong in texture with a nice cute of meat sliced thinly, showing some rarenes the teriyaki sauce was very bland and not very appetizing. The teriyaki dishes came with a small bowl of rice and a side salad and a potato paste kind of side as well. The cuts of meat were tender and felt good while I ate it, but really that sauce was not very good at all. I might have done myself a favor and tried the pad thai instead. Total cost breakdown: Sashimi appetizer plate - $10 Crunchy Spicy Tuna - $12 Beef Teriyaki - $14 Chicken Teriyaki $12 Diet Coke - $1.25 Warm Tea - ???? All in all a $60 lunch for a nice spot that wasn't desolate on a random weekday afternoon. A bit too pricey, next time we will try sushi only or try some of the thai food, as the sushi was very good but the teriyaki does not fit the bill!
(4)
Nic M.

Stopped here before a show at the Riv and was pleasantly surprised. We had Gyoza, Tom Kha, Miso soup, Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll, Dragon Roll and the Iced Banana. Best part of the meal, for me, was the Tom Kha. This was my first experience with the soup, and my taste buds were on flavor overdrive (in a good way). Only complaint with it is the chicken chunks were a bit large. The Maki were tasty; the Gyoza were standard (can a pork dumpling ever be bad?); and the Iced Banana is a banana split with some deep-fried action. The service was attentive and polite, and I can't believe the amount of food we got for $35.
(4)
Joe R.

Tasty sushi + BYOB + close proximity to the Aragon & Riviera = a great spot to grab a pre-concert meal.
(4)
jeff m.

Some great things about this place: -byob -mixture of thai and sushi -close to my house (but worth a bit of a drive) -appropriately priced It is a good place to go with a couple people and just have a quiet night. The service is good but not great, but my water was always full.
(5)
Sharon S.

One of my favorite cuisines is Thai, so I uphold high standards for restaurants that claim to serve Thai food. Here are my thoughts on Dib. Its painful enough to be working in Uptown but this is a decent place, despite it's surroundings. As many are running the rat race and having an hour for lunch, this restaurant serves its purpose in providing, average sushi and Thai luncheon specials. It also serves the dinner crowd but I'm heading home before that even begins. Each special provides a soup, appetizer and a main dish. There is nothing outstanding on the menu. If you have a Thai craving, Dib will do you good. The green curry is better than the red and the Basil dishes are tasteless. The restaurant is clean, service is quick but below standards. I am not sure if anyone can converse in the English language, within this establishment but if you have questions about the menu, your answer will be in a form of a nod (depending if the wait staff understands what you are asking). You will not get a refill, if you want one, you may even have to get up to the counter to grab the pitcher of water. My suggestion, take it to go and you can serve yourself all the refills your heart's content. So eat Dib at your crib (or office like I do) but if you never have Dib, you are not missing out.
(3)
JamLady A.

Ordered curry. Got food poisoning. Done.
(1)
Jessica F.

We order here for lunch fairly often. They deliver! Rolls are pretty good, fish is decent quality, prices are reasonable. They have a pretty broad pan-asian menu which usually scares me because it's really hard to do a lot of things well, but so far I've had very good luck here. I don't think its anywhere near the best fish or best sushi in Chicago, but it's a great place to go for lunch or dinner (dining area is SUPER small though!), and you won't break the bank trying to find a decent roll on the north side.
(3)
Nick B.

As a resident of Uptown, I've been going by Dib for sometime now. Somehow I always find another Thai/sushi place to hit but I ended up going in last night with a friend for dinner. First, I have to say the ambiance is awesome. It's super chill, low key, slick, and I loved the lounge music. I was already comfortable and ready to eat! Fortunately, I did a little research and brought my bottle of pinot with me. For starters, I went with their spring rolls. This is probably the first time I've had spring rolls and I could sum it up with a resounding "meh." They were almost too big to eat, which was weird. The cucumbers were also over sized and made the pieces awkward to eat. Still tasty, but a little strange. For my entree I chose the pad Thai. Pretty refreshing. The tofu slices were bigger (seems like a trend...) too, but that didn't offset the dish. A little spicy, interesting vegetables mixed in, and a nice portion made for a solid dinner. My friend went with the cashew tofu which was also pretty good. Overall, Dib was OK. Can't complain, would I rush back? Probably not, but BYOB can be very tempting after a rough workday.
(3)
Dustin H.

Tops delivery place for sushi or Thai in uptown!
(5)
Z. D.

My boyfriend and I came here for lunch once and our first impression was favorable. However, we decided to come in on a Friday at 3pm to try the sushi. Our waitress, who only had three tables to deal with, was very absent, condescending, and tight lipped. She acted like the type of girl that pees on kittens. We kindly asked where our tea was since it wasn't served, she offered a little bit of attitude, and then when she came back with the tea gave a long detailed explanation as to why it didn't come out and made it seem like our fault that we asked about it. I work at a sushi restaurant so I tend to be more tolerable of bad service in general. Yeah I understand, waitressing sucks, but still... Towards the end, she acted with exaggerated and almost comical kindness. Then, was replaced by a very happy and kind waiter. They should get more servers like him. The sushi was sub-par. The salmon wasn't fresh. A lot of the rolls were huge and hit the roof of your mouth the wrong way with a jagged deep fried end of a piece of shrimp. We decided not to ever eat at Dib ever again, and regretted not waiting for Tank to open up at 5pm.
(2)
Alice S.

My mother wanted to take me to lunch to celebrate my birthday, which I think is nice but silly, considering *she* is the reason I have a birthday at all. However, one thing I have learned in my fifty years on Earth is that you never say "no" to my mother. Well, you can, but it has no effect. So, off to lunch we went, but where to go? I had been craving sushi since the day before when a coworker described a great sushi dinner she had; but that restaurant was too far from Mom's place. The solution? Dib! It's right in her neighborhood, but she was leery of Dib. Some woman she knows told her that it wasn't any good, so Mom had never tried it. We each ordered a sushi entree made mostly of classic nigiri. The meal started with miso soup. It was great! We could both taste the decent dashi, the underlying stock. (By the way, can miso soup be messed up? Yes, it can. Did you know that miso soup should not be cooked or served at a boiling hot temperature? Boiling after adding the miso paste to the stock alters the taste, and not in a good way.) The fact that Dib's miso soup was hot, but not boiling, was a good sign. It was a great start. As for the sushi: from the first bite, we knew we had found quality. The first thing we look for is good sushi meshi. Sushi meshi is the seasoned sushi rice. It is what makes sushi, sushi. It is not the raw fish, or egg, or whatever is put on or in it. Without sushi meshi it's just a plain rice ball or roll. Dib's sushi meshi is perfect. The seasoning is just right, with that hint of vinegar, sugar and salt; the texture is correct - not too hard nor too soft, not too wet nor too dry; and it's glossy as it should be. The fish that topped our nigiri was fresh as can be. Fresh, fresh, fresh. Deeeeeelicious Service was polite, friendly and helpful. We couldn't have asked for better. My mother ate every last piece of food on her plate, and declared it very good. As this is from a woman who knows her Japanese food, it's high praise. She was born and raised in Japan, and her family had their own chef. Oh, and that woman who had said Dib wasn't any good? My mother said, "There's something wrong with her anyway."
(5)
Rachel Z.

I work close to Dib and anytime I have been there I have enjoyed it. Their basil chicken is a great main dish and the lunch special for $7 comes with pho and an appetizer. You can't beat that. The lunch portion for the main course is very generous. I've never had take out here, so I can't review on that. I've enjoyed Dib for lunch and I haven't tried their sushi yet because they are a bit pricey on sushi.
(4)
Zach W.

This place has amazing presentation. You'll feel extremely comfortable and wowed by the cool decor and neat plating. The people seem friendly, and when we went they were really great at getting us everything they needed. The prices are good, so you can go there without feeling guilty. The soups are pretty good as well, and I would definitely go there on a cold winter day if I wanted something to warm up to. My entree was just okay. I had a curry, and there didn't seem to be much depth of flavor and the meat was a bit rubbery. I did not have any of the Sushi, and I will definitely go back there. The prices are reasonable enough where you'll want to experiment, and again the soup was great. I'm hoping when I go again the entrees will have a bit more flavor and not be overcooked.
(3)
Kerri C.

Love Dib! Fast, reliable delivery and great food. I usually order the same things because they are delicious. The egg rolls and edamame are good to start. For entrees I usually get the panang curry, pad Thai, or drunken noodles with tofu. This is the only place I've been to in Chicago that makes drunken noodle the way it should be. Although I usually have it delivered, the restaurant itself is a great (small) space.
(4)
Gunner H.

I really like this place a lot- I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could. Sushi is good, they deliver, and are close to the Aragon if you're headed to a show there later. It's BYO, which is also super nice. I think I've had them deliver as many times as I've ate there (so I can watch my stories), and it's always shown up fast, hot/cold, and with quality I'd expect if I was at a table there. I save the 5-star ratings for REALLY special places- no offense DIB, you're really good... and delivering me sushi is nice. But you have to keep the 5th star special, you know?
(4)
Frank A.

Yup...went back again a couple a days ago and decided this is the best sushi place in Chicago. The service is the best and the food is delicious. I think I can eat here everyday. Plus, I'm always shocked when the bill comes, its so inexpensive. I love you Dib!
(5)
Tracy K.

Please note this review is for take-out only. The maki I've ordered has been tasty, but overpriced for what you get. Service has been prompt and friendly, but faces fall visibly when you don't tip for take-out. I don't think I'll order sushi from here again because I know I can get tastier maki, with bigger portions for less $$ at Tokyo Marina. However, they have some entrees that sound too good to not check out. Limited lot parking for quick pick-up.
(3)
Lynn S.

Dib is so good. I've strayed with a lot of other delivery sushi, but I keep coming back to Dib. The sushi is consistent. I judge a place by its performance in three makis: spicy tuna, Boston, and Spider. Dib passes all with flying colors and I have tried a few of the other specialty rolls with positive results. The Thai (I usually get the red curry) is done well. The only thing I've ever gotten from Dib that I didn't like was the fried rice. That was my own bad for thinking that they would make decent Chinese food on top of everything else they do.
(4)
Amanda W.

Best pad-see-ew around. Their sushi is fresh and the presentation is amazing. $7 thai plates and the most expensive sushi I saw was for $12. BYOB is always a plus. You need to try this place.
(5)
Christmas D.

Having found myself with some extra time on my hands in the middle of a Saturday afternoon and craving sushi, I consulted the trusty Yelp app. for iPhone to find out what was around and open. I was guided to Dib...and it was exactly what I wanted in that moment (how often does THAT happen???). I couldn't believe they actually had parking! It's not much, but I lucked-out...parking is AWFUL in the neighborhood. The place is tiny and has modern decor that seems kinda classy...then the smooth jazz kicks on and the environment takes on a decidedly cheesy spin. This perception is compounded during a trip to the single, rickety restroom which is oddly situated right across from a dry-goods pantry. I am immediately reminded of those home improvement shows where a design team revamps a single room in a terribly cluttered and outdated flat. The room looks great, but doesn't fit the rest of the place. It becomes quickly apparent that this isn't one of those new, uber-chic eateries that seem to crop up in this city like mushrooms in a cow field after a rainstorm, just a little neighborhood hole in the wall with good food at a great value. This makes me happy. I am also happy to find a great selection of a la carte options at extremely reasonable prices. They offered some really great lunch specials, but for not much more $ I was able to create my own little combo (sashimi & veg. tempura) that was exactly what I craved. The special maki rolls looked fantastic...I was extremely tempted to experiment. I would have were I not alone. Dib also offers a decent selection of Thai dishes.
(4)
Quezon D.

I was never a fan of fish or sushi growing up. But, I must admit, I love the specialty rolls from here. DELECTABLE !!! favorites: red hot black & white crunchy shrimp untitle I also enjoyed both the tom yum and tom ka soups... Can't wait to go back.
(4)
Elisabeth C.

I wish I still lived down the street from Dib. I used to order 2-3 times per week. I'd always get the basil chicken and a noodle dish. Everything was always fantastic. Basil chicken is one of my all-time favorite dishes of any type of food, and Dib is the second best I've ever found (Siam Rice on Wells is the best). It's ground chicken with just the right amount of spicy and sweet. Sometimes they go overboard on the vegetables, though. Dib's delivery is really fast. I'd call and have my order in about 20 minutes via bike. It's super cheap (especially the lunch specials) and super tasty. I live in Hyde Park now, but I still miss Dib. I compare every Thai restaurant to Dib!
(5)
David C.

Solid spot. One of the best.
(5)
Jess B.

We love Dib!! We always tell ourselves we're going to try the Thai food but we just can't spare any room because the sushi is SO GOOD!! The fish is fresh and the rolls imaginative. Our favorites are the sashimi samplers, crunchy spicy tuna roll, crunchy spicy shrimp roll, Philadelphia roll and cucumber salad. Last night we finally tried a red curry and wow, was it ever rich and satisfying. We eat here about 2-3 times per month. The prices are reasonable, byob is great (but so are the thai iced tea and coffee) and the service friendly and efficient.
(5)
Emily N.

I have been craving sushi for quite a while now, but as you all know sushi joints are few and far between on the southside. Plus the BF isn't a fan so it's rare that I get to feed my craving. Well, my mom is a patient at Weiss hospital right now for some joint surgery and I've been making the trek up LSD to hang out with her for the past week. Last night it finally dawned on me. I said to myself, out loud (which creeped out the nurses) Hey STUPID! you're in uptown. Go get some sushi. That's exactly what I did. I drove right around the corner and found Dib in a little strip mall. BONUS! they have parking. The place is tiny but super cute and modern. The staff was all really nice for the entire two minutes I was there (ha) and I think that every last one of them thanked me twice before I got out the door. I ordered the cucumber salad. It was awesome. Crunchy, sweet, and spicy. The veggie tempura was also really good. Nice, light batter and not at all greasy. I got the spider maki and the philly maki. Both were really good. I do prefer my sushi a bit cooler but since it was in the bag with the tempura, the warm sushi is forgiven. Everything was pretty tasty and you can't go wrong for the price. My only gripe is they didn't give me any chopsticks. That sucked. Luckily my order was finger friendly. I'm not in this neck of the woods often but the next time I'm hitting up the aragon, this is definitely gonna be on the agenda before the show. This joint isn't worth a special trip, but if you're around give it a go and bring some vino because its BYOB.
(4)
Chirag P.

The fact that it's two blocks from my condo helps the ratings plus BYOB. Besides that I think they just have great sushis and thai dishes, my favorite is the Basil Chicken. I haven't been for lunch, but from my friends who have, they said it's a phenomenal deal. Only time i've really had issues when doing carry out, they'll say 30 minutes but a couple of times I got there after half an hour and then had to wait another 15-20.
(5)
grace s.

This is my 3rd try at DIb and my absolute FINAL! My first experience was not great. As an avid sushi eater, I was bothered that this is one of the few sushi places that give 5 pieces per most of their rolls instead of 6. Making splitting awkward. had some odd rolls too with poppy seeds on them and did not enjoy that as well. 2nd time was for a light lunch and had some pretty basic rolls like philly and spicy tuna. good experience. 3rd and final, my guest and I put in two rolls and waited while we drank wine for 30 minutes so when we saw the waitress we put in two more rolls then bc it was taking so long. 20 more minutes later, our first roll came out, but it was from our 2nd/later order, 15 minutes later the other roll from our 2nd order. when that roll came I asked her if she remembered our first order and she said "yes, its coming" 20 more minutes later, she returns to ask us if the 2 rolls we were waiting on were the catepillar and the philly? No!! we just ate those! and she said, "oh yea, those are coming" ...really? now you are gonna lie to me when the situation is pretty obvious? We decided to throw in one more roll then too bc we were so hungry now. She then tells us, oh what you have coming is plenty. REALLY AGAIN??? All in all we were there almost 2 and a half hours! As a former server, I hated to do it, but we left 10% tip not only because of the very long wait b/c the server forgot our order, but also b/c they lied about it and insulted us by discouraging ordering more. NEVER AGAIN!!!!
(1)
Kris L.

The facade of this place looks very nice, and because of all the great reviews here on Yelp, my fiance and I decided to try it. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed.. We ordered delivery, so maybe their dine-in is better, but the sushi we ordered was VERY mushy and warm. ech! just thinking about it again, i feel yucky. My fiance and I seriously absolutely LOVE sushi, but this tasted so bad, that we actually couldn't finish it! - this is a HUGE deal for us sushi-lovers!! I really want to give them the benefit of the doubt, and would like to think they just had an off-night, but unfortunately my finance absolutely hated it, that he refuses to try them again =\ if you decide to try them out, hopefully you have better luck!
(2)
Sarah L.

Finally made it over to Dib! I came here with a party of five and our total bill was $90. This is truly amazing in itself and I don't know how people can say this place is expensive. This is what we ordered: one crab Rangoon, 3 sushi rolls and we each had a Thai entree. Unbelievable right!? This place is also BYOB with no corkage fee (maybe our waiter forgot to charge us). He basically handed us a wine key to open our own bottles. I will gladly open my own wine to avoid the extra fee! The crab Rangoon was so good! Not at all greasy and sweet & sour sauce was fantastic. We all shared 3 rolls: Dragon, Spider and a Dib special and I can't remember what was in it. We all scarfed those down so fast we weren't sure what we ate but it was awesome! For my entree, I had the Hawaiian fried rice with chicken. This is a vegan meal but I wanted some chicken so it was a $1 extra. The rice had grilled veggies and grilled mango and pineapple. This was the best fried rice I ever had! The grilled fruit reminded me of summer time. The food and service is phenomenal here. I love the atmosphere at Dib. Very clean, modern and chic. The music is very good too. There is a parking lot and that is a bonus in a congested neighborhood with music venues nearby. Parking is difficult in this part of town! I cannot wait to go back to Dib. I am very sad that I live outside of Dib's delivery area. Dib is one of my new favorites!
(5)
Jill H.

Dib is great. Their miso is spot on and their lunch special is excellent. Today, I got miso, crab rangoon, and red curry for 7 bucks. Plus, its BYOB - who can beat that? I've tried most of their sushi rolls and they are all delicious, especially the sweet potato sushi roll. I give this place 4 stars - they have take out, delivery, and their sushi is spot on for pretty cheap.
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Aaron K.

This is our go-to for sushi delivery north of lakeview. Their prices are about average, but the quality and quantity you get in the sashimi and chirashi platters is hard to beat. As for the thai, some dishes give me the impression they are forcing the artistic look popular at places like Thai Pastry. It's not bad, but I have seen it done better. In the end, I can't fault them much for the high aspirations. On the other hand, Dib's location leaves a bit to be desired. They share a parking lot with a mental health facility and consequentially their are often some sketchy people hanging out in front of the fence. That being said, when you are in the restaurant you will hardly notice any of this. Dib also has decent lunch specials if you that's what you're looking for. Just stick with the sushi and you won't be disappointed.
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Lezah G.

My only complaints about this restaurant are that they don't deliver in my area and although we found parking in the lot in front of the restaurant, I can see where parking would be an issue. The lot is very small. The reason these are complaints is because I LOVED the restaurant and those are the only factors I can foresee that would prevent me from having their food at least one a week. The food is delicious and inexpensive and the waitstaff are friendly and helpful. Everything looked so good that we wanted to order it all but we ended up having a maki roll (chili crab) and a Thai noodle dish and split a dessert. We were planning on ordering double that but the waiter advised us to order two dishes first and order more if we were hungry. They have the standard sushi and maki offerings but also some very creative sounding ones that I've never seen elsewhere. We didn't get a chance to order the crispy squash. The food is presented beautifully--more like you'd see in a trendy Bucktown or Lincoln Park sushi bar than in a storefront in an Uptown strip mall! The noodle dish was wonderful and they were generous with the shrimp. I can't wait to go back.
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Elizabeth E.

Ok, so when I have picked up sushi from Dib it has generally been good, fresh enjoyable sushi. However, I ordered online from this place the other night and it took them around an hour and 45 minutes to deliver- what was less than sub-par, chewy, fishy tasting sushi. Due to my insane wait and naaasty sushi, I will not be ordering from here again.
(2)
Thomas L.

Very fresh and quick delivery. Good Sushi at a great price!
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Adam M.

Also great for dine in! I brought my brother and sister here and the service was prompt, the food was tasty, and the restaurant was very cozy and trendy. Clean bathrooms as well! We even received a lovely plate of sliced oranges with our bill - what a treat! Come on into Dib when you're looking for some quick, last-minute pan-Asian cuisine! Mmmm Mmmmm
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Jessica M.

Thoroughly impressed! We don't usually order take-out sushi, but have done so 3 times now. ALWAYS good, fresh wonderful sushi. Haven't tried anything else here, and haven't been in person - but we know it is BYOB which is always a plus for us :) Will say, it may be the one of the best sushi dinners we've had since moving back to Chicago 4 years ago. Yay! You should check it out!
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Carly O.

I recently ordered delivery from Dib and was really disappointed. While the food showed up on time, it was less than appetizing. The crab rangoon was soggy and borderline flavorless. The real disappointment though, was the mussaman curry. NO FLAVOR, no spice, undercooked potatoes and way too much chicken. I'm sure people would probably love extra protein, but I didn't need it. I may go back to eat sushi, but I don't plan on ordering take out again.
(2)
Cameron H.

A bit pricey but good. Sushi wasn't bad at all. I have only had their food via delivery. I will try in-house one day.
(4)
Nick H.

I have only ever had one dish from Dib, the Spicy Green Chicken. The first time I went, a woman at the table next to me had it and I asked what it was. She pointed it out to me on the menu and I was sold. I doubt I will ever get anything else but no one I have eaten there with has complained about their dishes. However, when I let them try mine, they are always made jealous. The place is small, so don't count on getting a table if you show up during "traditional" dinner hours. I really like the atmosphere of the place. You can watch sushi being made at the relatively open sushi bar and there is something mesmerizing about that. Prices are good, service is good (again, it is tiny), food (the one dish I have had) is fantastic!
(4)
Isaiah F.

Went here for dinner before Green Mill SLAM Poetry and the sushi was whack! Mediocre is the best way to describe my meal. Edamame, egg rolls, lucky our sushi was a deal. Service was great, waitress was amazing. Sushi filled me up but left me complaining. Won't come back and I know why. Never had a Dragon Roll that made me want to cry. (drops the mic)
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Stephanie C.

I have never actually been inside, but I order delivery via GrubHub fairly frequently, and I'm always happy with the food and service. In particular I love the crab rangoon and Black and White Maki. I also really like their massaman curry, although it is not spicy--which could be a plus for some people, but I like more heat. They did give me some hot pepper sauce with my order, though, so I was able to customize a bit.
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Chris M.

The sushi was frozen inside and the sashimi looked so bad and tasted horrible. So disappointed.
(2)
Carrie W.

Favorite sushi place in Chicago. Such a nice and quiet dining experience. We come here or carry out from here a couple times a month. Whenever we have friends or family visit, we take them here. There are so many great food options even for people who aren't big sushi people (like me). I love the cashew chicken and the sweet potato tempura. The wait staff is friendly and attentive and the prices are very reasonable. Great experience every time we go !
(5)
Hayley B.

I get delivery from here about once a week. They're prompt, the drivers are pleasant and they have never screwed up a single one of my orders. I always try the spicy tuna at every sushi place I go to, and Dib is one of my favorites. I like their noodle dishes and curries as well. I'll continue to be a regular here, and you should too!
(5)
Mike M.

Great sushi for the price, and the BYOB is a nice touch. I've had a couple thai dishes which seem decent.
(5)
Andrea K.

Food was solid - we ordered a number of rolls, combination tempura, and a massaman curry. Really good for the price and ideal for small parties.
(4)
Brian R.

Our little group came in during the 'early bird special'. We ordered from the 'buy three- get one free platter' deal (I know what you're thinking - score!). We ordered four 12$ plates and my sister played it safe with a 4$ avocado dish just in case she didn't like the real deal. Before ordering, we specifically asked if the free dish could be applied to one of the 12$ plates, and not the 4$ avocado dish. "Of course," Chery, our waitress replied. Awesome. Cut forward to our check- you guessed it, Chery took off the 4$ avocado plate. When asked, her accent thickened as she explained that she already discounted our ticket. After describing in detail that the four 12$ dishes were ordered specifically because of the special, Chery began to show her frustration as she made us wait while she called her boss (taking no less than ten minutes to reach her while we stood by the register -receiving long, unpleasant stares from all of the staff). You see where this is going - dontchya? Well Chery got to a point where her english made no sense at all and she seemed to enjoy nurturing our growing frustration. That Chery! All in all the price was finally adjusted but we were made well aware that in order to get this discount - we'd have to be willing to fight for it. No thanks, Chery; no thanks, Dib - your sushi ain't that good.
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Kenisha B.

I like this place a lot. The food presentation is pretty, there's a parking lot (it's small but at least they have one) everyone is nice, the food is affordable and it is usually super good. You definitely get a bang for your buck....just don't order the pad thai:o) If the pad thai was good then I totally would have given this place a 5. However, everthing else that I've had has been yummy, Red Curry, philly roll, salmon skin roll, fried rice, crab ragoon......etc...I really like this place!!
(4)
David R.

My wife and I both had underwhelming experiences here several years ago, but decided to give them another shot this weekend. I still say "Shrug." It's a handsome place and service is fine, but the food still doesn't deliver. The basil fried rice had some big, crunchy bell peppers, but was otherwise very bland. I had a tom yum maki which also tasted rather plain despite its long list of ingredients inspired by the soup of the same name. The worst was the volcano maki, which featured four different fishes, none of which I could taste because they were drowned in a flood of some kind of slightly tangy, beige-colored sauce. A little sauce to highlight and/or enhance flavors is great; slathering a dish with sauce to this extent is lazy and disingenuous cooking. Yuck. The ironic thing is that my wife's dish, straightforward stir-fried vegetables with rice, tasted great. For some reason this has been a frequent experience for me at local Thai spots recently. Maybe I should start ordering her go-to instead of mine.
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Katharine T.

This would have been a 3 to 4 star review but for one thing .... We had a perfectly pleasant meal. As others have commented they have pretty great crab rangoon, little pouches bursting with filling. Their sweet and sour sauce not remarkable but good. We each ordered the Spicy Combo lunch special. Came with Miso soup that was good but not great. Their Nigiri was very good, salmon, tuna and white fish. The salmon and tuna in particular were delicious. Nigiri sometimes makes me want to gag, it can be too much fish all at once, but this was quite good. Our sushi rolls were good but nothing out of this world. Spicy tuna and some other spicy thing, pretty typical. The service was friendly, the women's restroom impeccably clean. At this point I am thinking, must come back to try their Thai! But here is where it all goes wrong, the lunch ruin-er .... the boyfriend sees a giant dead roach under our table as we get up to leave. Wow. I'm immediately sick. No we will never come back. Not sure how you miss a giant dead roach under a table, do you not sweep your floors? The place looked clean. I know it happens and its not necessarily indicative of dirty food or poor restaurant hygiene but it ruined any warm feelings I had toward the place. It's a shame because our meal was quite decent. But we are not without other great Thai and Sushi places in Chicago so we will live and just try others in the future ...
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P S.

Two fine, fine ladies decided to have a reunion over sushi and some BYO vino. We felt like we gorged ourselves with several rolls and several pieces with only one mis-step in the bunch (the eel roll had little to no eel, as it happened). The presentation, the service and the successful dispatch of two bottles of wine made for a great dinner. The bill hit the table and we cracked it open with a little apprehension. What? $60 for all that and we were stuffed and buzzed? Cripes! Yeah, Dib is excellent and has officially made the list.
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Derrick L.

I love this place! I've tried a few different things from the menu here and I have yet to find a disappointing factor in any of them. I often get delivery from Dib and the staff here is always friendly and helpful. My order comes in a timely manner, it's hot and it of course tastes delicious! This is definitely one of my fav Thai places in uptown.
(5)
Christine N.

My brother and I went to lunch here yesterday, and if you're looking for a place that's a "bang for your buck" type of place, this is it. On Mondays, they have half price appetizers for each entree (limit 2 per table). My brother ordered the crab rangoons and I ordered the Gyoza. They were good! Nothing really out of the ordinary or different. Just plain ol' good, especially at $2.50 for each plate! I ordered the Pad Thai which was $7. The amount of food I got for that was ridiculous! I could have fed myself, my brother, and the couple next to us! I took most of my meal home (which I'm eating right now for lunch). The Pad Thai was good, again, nothing that makes it special (other than the amount of food I got for the price). My brother ordered the Yakisoba for $8. He complained that he didn't have enough food, but he's a 20 year old boy whose stomach is a black hole. I tried his dish and it was absolutely fantastic. I've never had Yakisoba before and it definitely won't be my last. There were massive amounts of vegetables in the dish, but according to my brother, not enough noodles. I disagree with him... $8 for the amount of food he got was a good deal. The staff is attentive and friendly. Out waitress refilled out waters 5-6 times within a 40 minute time span. Our check came out promptly and she packed up my meal for me! Cheap prices. Good food. Great atmosphere. Friendly service. What more could you ask for?
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Tricia D.

Dib reminds me of those chocolate coated rice crunchy ice cream bites. (Eyes glaze over.) Little did I know, it's also a tiny, little 8-10 tabled Thai/sushi spot in Uptown. D: inner portions of the pad see ewe are small, like lunch sized small. That was a little disappointing. I: f you can't get a space in the small parking lot, you'll have to circle around for street parking. B: e aware that yelp says they don't take reservations, but if you call, they'll take your name down and hold your table for 15 minutes. Isn't that a reservation?
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Jamie R.

This is a wonderful neighborhood place, and I have been going here for years. I have never had a bad dining experience. The food is consistently good. To my taste, Dib does curries very well. The basil chicken and yaki soba are also awesome dishes, and the sushi is very good. The ambiance in the restaurant is consistent with the neighborhood and price. If you want a slightly more upscale dining ambiance, I would strongly recommend Dib's sister restaurant, Fin. The ambiance is better and the food quality is also superb there.
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Carlos P.

This place is too small to say it has any ambiance. I have been here for lunch a few times. Their food is just OK. Their service is slow and servers have a hard time understanding you. Three times I have been here for lunch with co-workers and we ask for separate checks and they still lump all of the food on one check. I don't think that's too hard a task but I don't think they can truly understand you. Just south of Sheridan there's a much better authentic tasting Thai place. I won't bother with these people again.
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Eumi C.

This was a staple of our office when I was there. Lunch specials are great amount of food for the price! The sushi is pretty good for the cost. The basil chicken is one of my favorites here. Pretty good food for a good price!
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Andrea N.

I too am very skeptical of a Thai restaurant that also does sushi but it seems to be the norm here in Chicago. Dib is very cute. I love the decor. It looks like an ice cream parlor from the outside but inside the ambiance is warm, friendly and chic. The waitstaff is top notch. The food: Their pad thai is pad thai. Nothing to shout about but done well. Crab rangoon- I never knew that there was good crab rangoon and amazing crab rangoon. This stuff is amazing. Different from any other I've ever had. Sushi- There are only two sushi places that completely blow my socks off. One is in East Lansing, Michigan and the other is at the Diversey stop on the brown line. Dib's sushi is not bad though. They know what they are doing. So- if you think this is a lackluster, 4 star review, consider this: I drive from Pilsen to eat this food. I really think this restaurant is a gem. They have a nice balance- good food, enjoyable atmosphere, quality service. They must be doing something right- they always have a lot of business. If you want to try something new but worry about being disappointed- try this place, I'm sure you'll love it.
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Nelson B.

The food is excellent, the maki very well made and all fresh and beautifully presented -- the best part? the price is very reasonable. I hosted a birthday party for 15 here on a Saturday night, they were MORE than accomodating - the service was excellent - friendly and spot on. I HIGHLY recommend this intimate, quaint, well appointed neighborhood jewel.
(5)
Kristy F.

Delicious Pad-See-Ew + good service + quiet environment (went on a slow day) + cheap= 5 stars! If I ever manage to order something else I will update this review. My first experience was a 5 star experience though.
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Tressa F.

I order take-out here at least every other week. The sushi quality for the price is outstanding. The Thai dishes are quite good as well. If you're looking for a nice atmosphere and good food - this is the place.
(4)
Jessica J.

I live extremely close to dib, and it's become a takeout standby for everyone in my apartment. Because I live so close, I've never done delivery, and I've only dined in once. The space is small and clean, nicely decorated. Trendy but not too trendy. Service is always great, and the food is awesome. My fallback is pad thai with veggies, but I've had a few of the curries and they didn't disappoint, most of the veggie maki is tasty (and I'm told that most of the other sushi is great), solid standard appetizers, affordable prices. Whether you dine in or go with takeout, the presentation is always great (if that's a factor for you).
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Coleman B.

For how close Dib is to me, the pricing, and the food, I think Dib is a great idea for a quick bite. I am within walking distance and their coupons for carry out make it worth while for me. Their extra crispy noodle option (has to be requested) is pretty amazing, and I love their crab rangoon. Would I drive across the city to come to Dib? Probably not. but If I'm home and hankering for some good Asian food, its a solid choice. Very friendly people inside as well.
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Anuj S.

Dib... Dib... Dib... Why does this have to happen? First the obligatory... The red curry was OK and all. Nothing too distinctive, but fine. But I'm just upset about the service at this place. This is a big issue at family-run restaurants. I know you want to save money and all that, but if you're going to use family members for your wait staff, you NEED to make sure they're in to it and providing the service people expect. Food is not enough. Sorry Dib... the waitress was quite simply a "bit@$". Ordering me around to hand over the appetizer plate and what not. No water refills... really slow, rude and non-existent service. And on their table they have this buy 2 entrees get the 3rd at 50% off. It only applies for Monday and Tuesday. Well, guess what, it's Tuesday! And there were three of us, so we bought 3 entrees. So when the receipt didn't have the discount I went up to the front and asked about it. The response is... "Oh, did you want to do that?" Umm... is there is world where in which someone just doesn't want to get a blatantly advertised discount? Of course I wanted to do that. They were just hoping to write that BS promo and never have to actually give the discount. No apology for forgetting to apply the discount... just a question that Oh, you wanted THAT, huh? With a staff like that and the billing shenanigans, I say just do us all a favor and stay out of the service business.
(1)
B H.

Have been to this place twice and ordered take-out at least twice. The maki are very well made and taste perfect. The yakisoba is also quite good, just spicy enough to let you feel it. Their signature spicy chicken peanut dish is very good but I think it would be better with the cucumber salad on the side, rather than underneath the hot chicken & sauce. I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu.
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Elibe E.

I'm all about supporting the 'hood, so after flying back into Chicago on New Year's Day I walked to DiB to pick up some takeout food (to cure my massive hangover, and lack of sleep). FTR: I am one of those people that is VERY serious about Asian cuisine. I'm VERY skeptical about places that serve both Thai AND Sushi - DiB is one of those places... Again, I wanted to support the 'hood. My takeout order: Green Curry Tofu and Potstickers. Simple enough, right? The Potstickers were excellent - probably some of the best that I've ever had. These are pretty hard to mess up, though. The curry was spiced well, but the vegetables and tofu were cut into relatively large pieces. The resulting product is not very curry-ish. I felt as though the curry was a simple sauce poured over the large tofu and veggie pieces. I am willing to try another appetizer and entree before leaving this place with the dreaded 2-star rating. Until then, cheers folks!
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Frank R.

We focused more on the Thai side than on the sushi side, so I can't speak to that. But everything we had was pretty good. Very clean, good vibe inside, and the prices were great. It feels like a restaurant that could get away with a little higher prices, so it feels like a bit of a steal. But then again, the whole experience is kind of nondescript. In other words, very solid. Not spectacular. Also, dib means "raw." Thanks, server!
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Ben K.

If I could marry Thai food, I would. I'd make it breakfast, sing it to sleep and draw a hot bath for it at the end of a long day. Alas, marrying food is, for reasons unbeknownst to the world, frowned upon, and as such, there is no other choice but to feast instead. I've never eaten in Dib, but have ordered take-out and delivery multiple times. When I go to pick up food, I've noticed the space to be modern and spartan in the same trendy way many Thai restaurants use the design-theme of "less is more." It's a clean space and the service is always very friendly. The noodle dishes like pad thai and pad see ew are solid. The pad thai is properly sweet, has a good balance of sprouts and the portion is right. The pad see ew is maybe a little sweeter than I'd prefer, but it is still flavorful and aromatic. The greens in the dish are a good addition that I've noticed many Thai places omit. The curry dishes are probably the biggest let down for me. They do not disappoint, they just don't stand out. I've had the green, red and panang curries. The flavors were too muted on all three. I like curries that are bold, bursting with flavor and loads of fresh veggies and meats. These curries just didn't have that sense of excitement and flair I was hoping for. I think the standout for dib is the sushi. The rolls are well priced and I have always found their fish/seafood to be very fresh and of good quality. Even when packaging rolls for delivery/take-out, they put care into ensuring that the roll is as visually stimulating as it is delicious, and I appreciate that. I'll also make a shout out to their satay. It's very yummy and dib has the best peanut sauce of any Thai place around. Overall, dib is a very solid neighborhood addition. Delivery is prompt - always - and the food is fresh. If they could improve on their curries, I think dib would easily be one of the best, if not the best, Thai/sushi restaurant in the Chicagoland area.
(4)
Amy S.

Really awesome lunch special that goes until 2:30 p.m., which also applies to Saturday and Sunday! There is a small parking lot, but a lot of street parking around here too. It's close to the Aragon theatre and Riveria, so it's a good place to stop by before heading to a concert.
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Dustin G.

Dib is delicious. I miss it. I used to live within walking distance. This was my favorite place for takeout when I lived in Chicago. I measure all other Thai takeout by Dib. I always ordered the beef and broccoli. It sounds pretty pedestrian but it's the best I've ever eaten. It's not as heavy and oily as you might expect. I also love their pad thai and green curry. I still dream about their delicious green curry. I wish I could replicate it. I've tried most of the appetizers and they're great, too. The first thing on my list when I come back to Chicago is Dib. It's been nearly five months since I've eaten there! Update: I've moved back to Chicago and Dib was one of the first places I ate. It's even better than I remember. Their lunch special is really great. You get a soup, appetizer and entree. Their plating and presentation rivals anything you'll see at higher-end restaurants--even for their lunch special. Some of my favorite things on the menu are Pad See Eiw, Cucumber Salad, Beef Salad, Green Curry, Pad Thai, and Thom Kha soup.
(5)
Carmen O.

Horrible service.... and it wasn't even packed. The crab ragoons were good... New York roll had an average taste. I waited for the pad see ew and it never came until I was ready to leave. An extra side of rice was ordered and it never came. I wouldn't go back there..... The place was nicely designed though.
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Erin E.

everything was very good. imo, it did not quite live up to some of the yelp hype, but i won't deny, i licked my plate clean. twice. tom kha- loved it! my girlfriend wanted more stuff in it (we only found one tiny piece of lemongrass), but it was very flavorful and damn good as far as i'm concerned. basil chicken- mmm... my favorite of the entrees. drunken noodle w/ shrimp- my go-to dish. pass on the shrimp, they were not good. rest was decent, but i've had better. mussamun w/ tofu- tasted different from other mussamuns i've had. weirdly sweet. not my fave. all three entrees were indicated as spicy (*). uh, not so much. they each had just the tiniest hint of spice- not even close to what i would call "spicy." dib needs to turn up the heat! the free crab rangoon (w/ $20 or more) was perhaps the highlight of the whole meal. delicate little purses filled with a nice mix of flavors, including celery and garlic. great sweet & sour, too.
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Drew B.

Don't let the area fool you, dib has some of the best sushi in the city...and I've tried a lot of places. I come here at least twice a month, and am always greeted and recognized by the very friendly staff. Brad is usually our server and he is very knowledgeable on the menu and a very wonderful server. Normally I would go into detail on how amazing all of the sushi and entrees are but there is just simply not enough time and my fingers are tired. dib is SERIOUSLY one of the best places to go in the city. Yea I get it, the location kinda sucks...but it is worth the trip...trust me!
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Mary C.

When I want sushi and Thai for the same meal, Dib is the place I crave. I crave the chili-crab roll, the pad thai, the crab rangoons, the drunken noodles, and just about every roll that they have on the menu. Oh, Dib. I adore you. I love to pick you up on the way home from work. I love to BYOB with friends before a show. I love that I could eat Dib every day of the week and still be within budget. I swoon for Dib.
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S J.

This is a hidden jewel in the neighborhood. Dined with two friends and all three of us loved our respective dishes. The green curry is hot and tasty, really hot and very tasty. We shared a spider roll and fought over each piece it was so good. They have parking and a contemporary feel. A great find! Oh, and it is BYOB.
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Beth R.

It pains me to shoot down two stars like cans on a fence, but I gotta. I suggested Dib for carryout last week and let me tell you, it was not the same as my dine-in experience. This place might be suffering, like Sally Field in "Sybil," from multiple personalities. Their pad thai was pretty atrocious - my dining companion would say (did say) inedible. I've seen multiple interpretations of pad thai in my day and these noodles were kind of wack. The crab rangoon was 99% cream cheese, which is delightful if you are looking to spread it on a bagel. We were not. My mixed vegetables were fine, but I'm still scratching my head over the lack of brown rice. I might try again for dine-in...might.
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Rahshonda K.

7 bucks for Crab Rangoons, Tom Yum Soup w Chicken, and Basil Chicken (nice portion size) You cant beat a great deal like that. Cute place to grab lunch with the girls if you are on that side of town. The people are nice and atmosphere is chill. Sushi specials are 9.00 and they give you a lot. Its fresh and good. I have been here about 3 times now and nothing on the menu that I have tried so far has been bad. I have to agree with Fellow Yelper the Basil Chicken is GOOOD!!!!
(4)
Elizabeth W.

Just got delivery tonight via GrubHub. First of all, contrary to my previous GrubHub experience, Dib delivered my food in about half the estimated time, which was a very welcome surprise. Secondly, my food is delicious! Ordered chicken fried rice, the Crunchy Spicy Salmon roll and Santa Fe maki. All of it is super tasty. I will certainly order again!
(4)
Beth A.

avocado was browning...beef smelled old...but hey they delivered w/in 20 min pretty sure im done ordering from here :(
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Kourtney H.

Second time here, both times amazing. Sushi is delicious and the service is great. BYOB helps
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Bianca H.

Delicious and great $7 lunch special
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Alicia S.

3 years later and still my favorite place for sushi (not my favorite for thai, but it's nice that they offer thai if you're going with a friend who doesn't like sushi). It's BYOB (semi-shady liquor store across the street incase you forgot to bring a bottle)...and I typically start with an order of the Crab Rangoons (really good, they make them there...not some frozen icky crab rangoon stuffed with cream cheese you find at some places) and Tom Yum Soup (with Chicken). Usually I then split an order of Chicken Fried Rice because, it's simply delicious. It's not greasy, and always consistently good. Sushi wise, here we go. I always ALWAYS get Crunchy Shrimp. It is my favorite roll, ever. I haven't found anything else like it anywhere. Then usually I rotate through a variety of other rolls on the menu. The Black & White, Triple Tuna & Untitle from their Specialty Roll Menu. From their Maki Roll menu, I always get the Crunchy Spicy Tuna or Salmon, Ebi, SantaFe, Spider, Sweet Potato or Asparagus Tempura roll, Rainbow or Dragon. This place also is a great location to have an event! When I got married I just wanted to go out to dinner with some of my favorite people at my favorite restaurant instead of having a typical bachelorette party. We had 15 people, and took up half the restaurant (they set up two long tables on the larger side). They still had room to seat other guests & everyone loved the food. The service was really great and I've gone back to have birthday parties and such as well. Love this place!
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Lori L.

Had a lunch special and a sushi entree there today. The food was ok. The appetizer is pretty good, but I don't think the food is really fresh...The sushi is SOSO, but the price is definitely worth it.
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Jason S.

I am a sushi lover and am usually satisfied with most restaurants in the area. However, Dib was absolutely horrible. Don't let the stylish awning fool you into thinking it is a quality restaurant. Hopeful after seeing it from the outside, I walked in to a complete disappointment. One of the women working was sitting at a booth and without even standing up, greeted us by saying "How many? Three?" After replying yes, she said to sit where ever.. This was a bit hard considering that there were three of us - the only ones in the restaurant, but every table that was set for more than two had old food, drinks, napkins, and rice strewn all over the place. After moving two tables together, we decided just to order since we were all extremely hungry. Long story short, the sushi was all sub par. Very sloppy looking, and not too easy on the stomach no more than 15 minutes after our departure. Also, being the only ones in the restaurant, you would think that our food would come out in a timely and organized manner.. Instead, the six rolls we ordered came out 2 at a time with about 10 minutes in between each "course"... very strange. Very disappointed - even for the price. I would have MUCH rather walked over to Jewel and picked up a pre-made roll from the cooler which is exactly what I'll do if I'm ever craving sushi in the area again.
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casey a.

Dib was always one of my favorite restaurants when I lived in Uptown. They have their own small parking lot, and I never had an issue getting a table immediately. It's small, intimate (with is tea candles on tables at night), looks upscale, is BYOB, and is cheap. That last sentence can also be read "Great for a date." My favorite dish is easily the basil chicken (only $7, and it comes with their miso soup). The menu says it's super spicy, it's not. I was a little surprised the first time I ordered it to find that the chicken is ground, but it's so delicious I've gotten it more times than not in my subsequent visits. The sushi is delicious and is always presented exquisitely. I've had an assortment and found the value and taste to be on par or better than more expensive sushi establishments. I've never had a problem with service there. I drink A LOT of water, and the waitstaff always seemed to keep up with my consumption. I never thought as if I was waiting for my food to arrive, although, I feel the need to reiterate that it is BYOB. In summary, nice little place, great value, BYOB, try the basil chicken.
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Chris N.

Some of the best Sushi in the city. Actually tastes like they took the time to make it unique, fresh, and delicious. Also the pineapple fried rice is awesome. Just in general they do stuff really cool here. Lot's of cool modern lighting and layout and the presentation for the plates is done really artistically well.
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Colleen C.

I'm bumping to 4 for the lunch special... Cuke Salad Tom Kha Soup Pad Thai Hot Tea About $7 or so...really great deal. Well portioned, and I dig the sit-down ambience in here. Definitely give it a shot to eat-in... Don't count on the parking lot during the day though, eeeeks.
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Meghan G.

We've ordered from here about 6 times and eaten in person a couple more. I enjoy Dib more each time we have it. Delivery- we don't live too far, but we can order from Dib and be eating in exactly 20 minutes. When you are ordering raw fish, you want to trust the delivery. Food- still, in my opinion, a very solid choice. They do Thai, they do Sushi, and they do them both well. Not my absolute favorite, but definitely solid. Add BYOB and you've got yourself a great restaurant!
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Cat H.

Maybe everyone has something specific they look for in sushi, but Dib is really great sushi. Clearly fresh fish, nice presentation, good portions, and really flavorful. Pricing is reasonable. Locationally challenged (aka scary corner), but great for delivery (which is surprisingly hard to pull off for sushi). And if service is a concern, they are lovely on the phone, and the delivery guy is super nice.
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Jaclyn N.

Love dib, have gone there multiple times and it is always consistent and delicious. Sushi is always good and very reasonably priced. Hot dishes are always good too. Love the triple tuna, tuna avocado salad, nigiri, soup... And it's byob. Definitely my favorite neighborhood restaurant. Side note to anuj s.... Funny how because the waitresses are all asian they are automatically all family members and only hire family.
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Twylla S.

This is my all-time favorite sushi place. Soup, salad, sushi...and I'm in heaven. If you like spicy the Red Hot roll is to die for. My mouth waters just thinking about the sushi from this place. Small, quaint and delicious.
(5)
Kevin T.

Don't bother with Dib. A couple friends and I went there last week as we didn't know what we were in the mood for. Though they do have dedicated parking which is a great amenity. We were all hungry so I got past my knee-jerk reaction to run from any place that serves both Thai food and Sushi. People, these are not really complimentary cuisines... the flavors in sushi and thai are totally different. Anyways, the place was cute and was done up in a modern style if a bit small and cramped (too many tables for the space). We all ordered Thai dishes and while I and my friend specifically told the waitress (twice!) to make it very spicy -- this must have been lost on them because there was barely andy spice at all. I ordered the basil chicken fried rice, my friend the massuman curry and our third the Pad See Ew. Sure the food was edible but it was bland, I tried some Chicken from the Pad See Ew and had to spit it out. Small space, odd mix of cuisine, bland thai food and bad chicken. Needless to say I will not be going back to this restaurant -- please go elsewhere if you have the option! PS. The waitresses were very nice though, if clueless.
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Beth B.

I used to live a block away from dib. It was simultaneously the best and worst thing that has ever happened to me. Pros: Excellent sushi (I love, love, love the volcano roll), friendly wait staff and reasonable prices. I can't vouch for everything on the menu, but I've sampled a pretty good cross section and have never been disappointed. Plus, they have a great lunch special AND it's BYOB. Cons: The fact that it's affordable is negated when you make a habit of going at least twice a week. Curbing my spending has been much easier without the temptation of passing dib everyday on my walk home.
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Jackie P.

What a surprisingly cute little space in a such a dark little strip mall-esque location in Uptown. And when I say little I mean little. There are probably only 8-10 tables here and the quarters are very close. Even if you aren't eating at the sushi bar you are eating at the sushi bar. I imagine this place can fill up fast but I didn't have that problem since my dining companion and I showed up around 9pm. The place closes around 11 but that didn't bother me since I didn't think it would take me two hours to eat. I was wrong though because it did. Service for whatever reason is painfully slow here. We ordered two rolls, some miso soup, and a sashimi platter. Every single item was brought out seperately and with a huge wait in between. And really I have no good explanation as to why. Saving graces of this place: - It's cute - It's close - It's BYO - It's on scale with other sushi places as far as pricing - The sushi is good - If you wait patiently long enough they will bring you a complimentary bowl of edamane.
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Mariah H.

Went to Dib on a Wednesday, which meant that the special for the day was buy three rolls, get one free. I don't eat seafood, so I can only comment on the veggie stuff; which was great! It was inexpensive and the veggies were fresh. I have no complaints with service. The parking lot was kinda horrible, but we easily found a street spot. My other dinning companions were also happy with their food. The women's bathroom was clean. The ambiance was relaxed and cute. My major complaint is that if you sit by the windows, you quickly realize that they are not sealed properly; I wore my coat during dinner. The restaurant started to fill up before we could ask for another table. I would definitely go again, but get a seat far away from the window. We didn't do BYOB, so I'm not sure if there is a corkage fee. The BYOB option gets this place a fourth star. A beverage probably would've warmed me up enough to take off my coat.
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Vanitha S.

Always a great choice! With a parking lot and easy access off of LSD, you can always count on this being a quick and easy takeout place. Gotten takeout here multiple times and it's mostly tasty with friendly attentive service. I would splurge sometimes and order some of the chef specials which are a bit pricier than the typical dishes, but they're worth trying out. Service is always done with a smile. The very last time I got pad kee mao takeout, I was disappointed as my dish was very oily, so I guess it's hit or miss at times.
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Tracy D.

I didn't think it was that good. My friend and I shared a maki roll and green curry. I've had better, for the same price. Sometimes what separates an OK maki from a great one is the rice... and theirs wasn't properly prepared. Seemed overcooked and mushy. Ditto with the rice that came with the curry. Service was slow, which is ok when the food is phenomenal, but I didn't think it was worth the wait.
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Jessica G.

Good sushi at good price. I may not know a lot about Sushi, but I know that I love it... and now that I've discovered Dib, with it's generous delivery area and awesome lunch specials, I can have it whenever I want! Mmmmmm, sushi. And you can't beat buck-fitty miso soup. Mmmm, cheap. Note to the wise - you can park at the spots in front of the other strip mall shops in the evening. Check the sign on Dib's door for the exact hours, before you shell out $$$ to Laz for street meter parking.
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Katy W.

Dib has been in my subconscious forever since living in Edgewater due to their menus in my mailbox. Eventually, I knew I would have to try. We ordered take-out. It was a smooth order and delivery process. But that was the highlight of this meal. Spice tuna maki looked weird. Like minced fish. Taste was equally blah, unappealing with its mushy texture. Half was thrown away. Chicken teriyaki tasted like chicken. That's the only thing it had going for it. Free Crab Rangoon. Wow, unbelievable...Reminds me of my grandpa, who buys the bulk crab salad from costco. That's exactly what the Crab Rangoon is, cheap imitation crab salad deep fried. Worst ever. Pad see eew was the best out of everything ordered, even though the noodles were overly cooked and underflavored. Seriously disappointing! I've officially given up on take-out.
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Sophia L.

Got New Years hangover delivery from here. Was a little nervous that this was a Thai/Sushi place, but the food was good! We focused on the Thai side of things, got the crab rangoons (delicious, nice green onion kick to em), Tom yum and tom kai soup (close call, but I think i preferred the tom kai), pad thai and panaang curry (liked the curry slightly better). All really good. I was very impressed for the price and will be ordering next time I am couch ridden!
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Julia B.

This place is a Gem in Uptown!! I lived in Uptown for several years and this was always my favorite place; I still come back when I'm in the neighborhood. It is cheap (esp lunch special), fast, and always fresh. The service is always great too, whether you eat there or get take out. The best Thai Basil Chicken in the city! I always get Basil Chicken in every Thai restaurant I try and this is hands down the best. The Sushi is also some of my favorite in the city and it is very reasonably priced. Usually Thai food and Sushi in one place means one is a bust, but this is not the case at Dib. My personal favorites are the Crunchy Shrimp Roll and the Creamy Crab Roll. Also the crab rangoons are DELICIOUS, and if you get a carryout order over $20, you can get the crab rangoons for free (or a California Roll).
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Kenny T.

So after three consecutive amazing experiences- I'm giving Dib a full 5 stars. This place is amazing! The area is a little dingy but it's definitely a diamond in the rough. We went there a few weeks ago, last Tuesday, and again this Saturday for lunch. The menu is decently priced and their lunch specials are phenomenal. We've had the drunken noodles and Hawaiian- fried rice and today we tried the veggie lunch combo. The meal was amazing. We got fresh miso soup, a delicious seaweed salad along with 6 avocado and 6 cucumber maki. Their avocado maki was out of this world- perfectly ripe- not too soggy and not too tough. I know I'm raving but this place deserves it. Plus- the servers were very friendly and unlike some Thai places I've been, checked on us regularly and brought us water. P.s. Try the Thai Iced Coffee- it's insane. :9
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Erika G.

Utterly pleasant little strip mall sushi joint - shades of LA to have cute restaurants, like this one, in strip malls. The service was a bit light. Usually when I have sushi, I like to order a few things . . . dish for awhile . . . sip sake . . . order more stuff. Here - I don't recommend that, as there was apparently only one server for the whole room. Order loads of food right away! The place was busy - all tables turned over completely in the course of our dinner. Diverse, fun, lively neighborhood crowd. The sushi . . . mmmm . . . you had me at super white tuna! Fresh and fine - and the salmon skin maki - like bacon! After that - hey, more super white tuna, so I asked the sushi chef to make some maki w/ super white tuna. Have I mentioned Super White Tuna. There seemed to be a lost in translation moment when I tried to express to the server "super white tuna - some kind of maki - tell the chef to make something up". What we got had strawberries sliced on top - which was interesting and delicious!! So . . . like any sushi restaurant - abandon the menu! BYOB - which is goodness. Makes for a very reasonable check. 6 stars for my dining companion, but your mileage may vary on that one. ;-)
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David F.

Premium sushi is priced at higher than average, but flavor lacks the punch some of the best sushi bars offer, nothing here other than the Dragon roll really stands out so this is a "in the neighborhood" stop at best.
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Ari C.

Love this place. Great fresh sushi - best in the neighborhood! Very affordable. Great service!
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Lisa B.

My roommate loves this place so we end up ordering in all the time from here. The place is nice and clean, which is the major draw. I've probably eaten here 5 times and gotten something different every time. It's alway meh. There's never a party in my mouth but I'll aways eat my meal.
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Judy M.

I hate liars. Placed an order on Grubhub - when the food was 30 minutes late we called considering it was already 9:15. We were ready to cancel the order if it hadn't left yet. "There's no parking" um, ok, there is parking effing everywhere. "The roads are slippery" um, ok, it flurried at like 5, it's 4 hours later and we live on a main thoroughfare - roads are fine. "we'll find out where your food is and call you back." About 15 minutes later it was at our house... scathing hot, no call came, same excuse about the roads given by the driver. Well, if it had left when you were implying it did the food would have been luke warm at best. Admit your mistakes when we called and apologize, give us the opportunity to cancel the order or offer us an egg roll or something (for the record I would have canceled with or without the offer of something). But don't lie to me, because I will never ever eat at your restaurant or get delivery again. Thai/Sushi places are a dime a dozen. Food-wise, I would have given them 4 stars, but like I said I hate liars.
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Abhishek M.

I have been on a recent sushi binge....(sort of late getting on the bandwagon and hence the binging....:). On my quest to try and get as much sushi as possible, I tried Dib last weekend since its in my neck of the woods. Since my roommate and I did takeout, I can't comment on service. Dib is a Thai/Japanese restaurant and hence has the best of both worlds. We got the Pad Thai with Shrimp, Green Curry with Chicken and several rolls. The Pad Thai and the Rolls were all really good expcept I didn't 'feel' the Green Curry. I am not sure if it was the large pieces of eggplant in it or what, but I didn't become a fan and hence the 4 stars. In a nutshell, if you want sushi on a budget, then definitely go to Dip and don;t be intimidated just coz its in a strip mall. :)
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Mary Ann C.

This is a cute place (with parking in front!) that is very convenient to a work location that I am at each month. I have enjoyed dine in and carry out meals here. Yesterday, I enjoyed lunch here and was thrilled that they got me in and out in 30 minutes (all the time I could allow). The dining room is modern and pleasantly lined with windows to look outside. Plus, there are all kinds of people dining here, which is fun. I always get a couple of rolls-my standards are the ebi tempura and philly. Both are very good here. Plus, they are super affordable. I did try a couple of others I did not like in the past---especially one with soft shell crab, which was a huge disappointment. Great, affordable, cool place for food!!!!
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Jillian V.

I first had Dib a few months ago when I ordered from GrubHub...I had tried a couple other sushi places nearby but had been disappointed and felt that the portions were skimped on for delivery orders compared to dining in. Dib is now my go-to place for both delivery and dining in! Their portions are very generous and a bit cheaper than a couple other places in Uptown. Their fish is the tastiest and freshest I've had! The unagi is amazing and not bony. Also, and this is a huge pet peeve of mine, the unagi they use for the nigiri is the same quality as they use for their rolls. This is NOT the case in some places I've been and it drives me insane! Plus, it's BYOB. The color blue in the decor is also bitchin'. A couple cons: When I was there, they were playing straight up muzak. I definitely heard the Kenny G. version of N'Sync's "God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You". Best or worst first date experience? I'm undecided. I also feel like the sushi bar is misplaced right at the front door. It's a little awkward and I imagine really unpleasant to sit there in the winter. But, these things aside, Dib is a really great place and truly superior sushi!
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Marta P.

Let me start by saying that I don't always get a warm fuzzy when a place offers both Thai & sushi or is located in a strip mall. That being said I was really impressed with this place! The sushi was really fresh and they had some creative rolls on the menu. It was also refreshing to see items that were pretty reasonably priced, which is more than I can say for another sushi restaurant in this 'hood. I will definitely be getting take out from here again.
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RJ W.

It pains me to downgrade this restaurant as I really like it, but... ..I am not sure if they have new owners or new management but the past few months both the service and the food has steadily gone down... particularly the NEW waitresses... they seem completely unqualified and uniterested... as though they are someone's relatives and only show up because they have too... in the past, they actually seemed happy to have you there...now, they act as though it is an inconvenience... .. my partner and I are regulars there and had our anniversary dinner there last night, and both the food and the service was just bad. For example, the vegetables for the tempura were huge and uncooked. The tempura batter itself was cold and soggy when it got to us... and the waitress just seemed clueless and anxious to leave... Sorry, I love you guys, but you need to get your act together.... too many other places out there as competition...
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An P.

So there's this little sushi and thai joint in the middle of Uptown. As a general rule sushi and thai food should never mix for certain purists, but I do not subscribe to such persuasions. I have tried other sushi/thai combination spots such as Hot Wok's and Thai Spice and conclude that the sushi is edible and will fit the bill. I stopped in here at lunch today (Thursday) and the place was empty minus two other people or so. There was a TV in the corner of the room showing all of the different rolls dib had to offer and I sat by the window. As the lunch progressed more and more people kept parking their cars in the lot and rolling into dib. All of a sudden the empty restaurant was banging and booming full of academics, police officers, and hungry people wanting some lunch. For lunch we ordered crunchy spicy tuna roll, a sashimi appetizer, one chicken teriyaki and one beef teriyaki combo. The miso soup came first but was unremarkable. The crunch spicy tuna roll fit the bill and was as delicious as it was artistic with brown eel sauce on the plate in a cute little design. The sashimi appetizer was also delicious and kept us from being hungry. Beef teriyaki while strong in texture with a nice cute of meat sliced thinly, showing some rarenes the teriyaki sauce was very bland and not very appetizing. The teriyaki dishes came with a small bowl of rice and a side salad and a potato paste kind of side as well. The cuts of meat were tender and felt good while I ate it, but really that sauce was not very good at all. I might have done myself a favor and tried the pad thai instead. Total cost breakdown: Sashimi appetizer plate - $10 Crunchy Spicy Tuna - $12 Beef Teriyaki - $14 Chicken Teriyaki $12 Diet Coke - $1.25 Warm Tea - ???? All in all a $60 lunch for a nice spot that wasn't desolate on a random weekday afternoon. A bit too pricey, next time we will try sushi only or try some of the thai food, as the sushi was very good but the teriyaki does not fit the bill!
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Nic M.

Stopped here before a show at the Riv and was pleasantly surprised. We had Gyoza, Tom Kha, Miso soup, Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll, Dragon Roll and the Iced Banana. Best part of the meal, for me, was the Tom Kha. This was my first experience with the soup, and my taste buds were on flavor overdrive (in a good way). Only complaint with it is the chicken chunks were a bit large. The Maki were tasty; the Gyoza were standard (can a pork dumpling ever be bad?); and the Iced Banana is a banana split with some deep-fried action. The service was attentive and polite, and I can't believe the amount of food we got for $35.
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Sharon S.

One of my favorite cuisines is Thai, so I uphold high standards for restaurants that claim to serve Thai food. Here are my thoughts on Dib. Its painful enough to be working in Uptown but this is a decent place, despite it's surroundings. As many are running the rat race and having an hour for lunch, this restaurant serves its purpose in providing, average sushi and Thai luncheon specials. It also serves the dinner crowd but I'm heading home before that even begins. Each special provides a soup, appetizer and a main dish. There is nothing outstanding on the menu. If you have a Thai craving, Dib will do you good. The green curry is better than the red and the Basil dishes are tasteless. The restaurant is clean, service is quick but below standards. I am not sure if anyone can converse in the English language, within this establishment but if you have questions about the menu, your answer will be in a form of a nod (depending if the wait staff understands what you are asking). You will not get a refill, if you want one, you may even have to get up to the counter to grab the pitcher of water. My suggestion, take it to go and you can serve yourself all the refills your heart's content. So eat Dib at your crib (or office like I do) but if you never have Dib, you are not missing out.
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JamLady A.

Ordered curry. Got food poisoning. Done.
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Jessica F.

We order here for lunch fairly often. They deliver! Rolls are pretty good, fish is decent quality, prices are reasonable. They have a pretty broad pan-asian menu which usually scares me because it's really hard to do a lot of things well, but so far I've had very good luck here. I don't think its anywhere near the best fish or best sushi in Chicago, but it's a great place to go for lunch or dinner (dining area is SUPER small though!), and you won't break the bank trying to find a decent roll on the north side.
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Nick B.

As a resident of Uptown, I've been going by Dib for sometime now. Somehow I always find another Thai/sushi place to hit but I ended up going in last night with a friend for dinner. First, I have to say the ambiance is awesome. It's super chill, low key, slick, and I loved the lounge music. I was already comfortable and ready to eat! Fortunately, I did a little research and brought my bottle of pinot with me. For starters, I went with their spring rolls. This is probably the first time I've had spring rolls and I could sum it up with a resounding "meh." They were almost too big to eat, which was weird. The cucumbers were also over sized and made the pieces awkward to eat. Still tasty, but a little strange. For my entree I chose the pad Thai. Pretty refreshing. The tofu slices were bigger (seems like a trend...) too, but that didn't offset the dish. A little spicy, interesting vegetables mixed in, and a nice portion made for a solid dinner. My friend went with the cashew tofu which was also pretty good. Overall, Dib was OK. Can't complain, would I rush back? Probably not, but BYOB can be very tempting after a rough workday.
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Dustin H.

Tops delivery place for sushi or Thai in uptown!
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Z. D.

My boyfriend and I came here for lunch once and our first impression was favorable. However, we decided to come in on a Friday at 3pm to try the sushi. Our waitress, who only had three tables to deal with, was very absent, condescending, and tight lipped. She acted like the type of girl that pees on kittens. We kindly asked where our tea was since it wasn't served, she offered a little bit of attitude, and then when she came back with the tea gave a long detailed explanation as to why it didn't come out and made it seem like our fault that we asked about it. I work at a sushi restaurant so I tend to be more tolerable of bad service in general. Yeah I understand, waitressing sucks, but still... Towards the end, she acted with exaggerated and almost comical kindness. Then, was replaced by a very happy and kind waiter. They should get more servers like him. The sushi was sub-par. The salmon wasn't fresh. A lot of the rolls were huge and hit the roof of your mouth the wrong way with a jagged deep fried end of a piece of shrimp. We decided not to ever eat at Dib ever again, and regretted not waiting for Tank to open up at 5pm.
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Alice S.

My mother wanted to take me to lunch to celebrate my birthday, which I think is nice but silly, considering *she* is the reason I have a birthday at all. However, one thing I have learned in my fifty years on Earth is that you never say "no" to my mother. Well, you can, but it has no effect. So, off to lunch we went, but where to go? I had been craving sushi since the day before when a coworker described a great sushi dinner she had; but that restaurant was too far from Mom's place. The solution? Dib! It's right in her neighborhood, but she was leery of Dib. Some woman she knows told her that it wasn't any good, so Mom had never tried it. We each ordered a sushi entree made mostly of classic nigiri. The meal started with miso soup. It was great! We could both taste the decent dashi, the underlying stock. (By the way, can miso soup be messed up? Yes, it can. Did you know that miso soup should not be cooked or served at a boiling hot temperature? Boiling after adding the miso paste to the stock alters the taste, and not in a good way.) The fact that Dib's miso soup was hot, but not boiling, was a good sign. It was a great start. As for the sushi: from the first bite, we knew we had found quality. The first thing we look for is good sushi meshi. Sushi meshi is the seasoned sushi rice. It is what makes sushi, sushi. It is not the raw fish, or egg, or whatever is put on or in it. Without sushi meshi it's just a plain rice ball or roll. Dib's sushi meshi is perfect. The seasoning is just right, with that hint of vinegar, sugar and salt; the texture is correct - not too hard nor too soft, not too wet nor too dry; and it's glossy as it should be. The fish that topped our nigiri was fresh as can be. Fresh, fresh, fresh. Deeeeeelicious Service was polite, friendly and helpful. We couldn't have asked for better. My mother ate every last piece of food on her plate, and declared it very good. As this is from a woman who knows her Japanese food, it's high praise. She was born and raised in Japan, and her family had their own chef. Oh, and that woman who had said Dib wasn't any good? My mother said, "There's something wrong with her anyway."
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Rachel Z.

I work close to Dib and anytime I have been there I have enjoyed it. Their basil chicken is a great main dish and the lunch special for $7 comes with pho and an appetizer. You can't beat that. The lunch portion for the main course is very generous. I've never had take out here, so I can't review on that. I've enjoyed Dib for lunch and I haven't tried their sushi yet because they are a bit pricey on sushi.
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Zach W.

This place has amazing presentation. You'll feel extremely comfortable and wowed by the cool decor and neat plating. The people seem friendly, and when we went they were really great at getting us everything they needed. The prices are good, so you can go there without feeling guilty. The soups are pretty good as well, and I would definitely go there on a cold winter day if I wanted something to warm up to. My entree was just okay. I had a curry, and there didn't seem to be much depth of flavor and the meat was a bit rubbery. I did not have any of the Sushi, and I will definitely go back there. The prices are reasonable enough where you'll want to experiment, and again the soup was great. I'm hoping when I go again the entrees will have a bit more flavor and not be overcooked.
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Kerri C.

Love Dib! Fast, reliable delivery and great food. I usually order the same things because they are delicious. The egg rolls and edamame are good to start. For entrees I usually get the panang curry, pad Thai, or drunken noodles with tofu. This is the only place I've been to in Chicago that makes drunken noodle the way it should be. Although I usually have it delivered, the restaurant itself is a great (small) space.
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Gunner H.

I really like this place a lot- I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could. Sushi is good, they deliver, and are close to the Aragon if you're headed to a show there later. It's BYO, which is also super nice. I think I've had them deliver as many times as I've ate there (so I can watch my stories), and it's always shown up fast, hot/cold, and with quality I'd expect if I was at a table there. I save the 5-star ratings for REALLY special places- no offense DIB, you're really good... and delivering me sushi is nice. But you have to keep the 5th star special, you know?
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Frank A.

Yup...went back again a couple a days ago and decided this is the best sushi place in Chicago. The service is the best and the food is delicious. I think I can eat here everyday. Plus, I'm always shocked when the bill comes, its so inexpensive. I love you Dib!
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Mary jane W.

My absolute favorite food is sushi. I love trying new restaurants out, espeeecially sushi places. This one by far beats the others. I even went to Japonais sushi restaurant in down town a few times and the taste doesn't even come close to DIB. I ordered for the girls at work once and they can't get enough of this place. They order all the time now.
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Nick H.

I have only ever had one dish from Dib, the Spicy Green Chicken. The first time I went, a woman at the table next to me had it and I asked what it was. She pointed it out to me on the menu and I was sold. I doubt I will ever get anything else but no one I have eaten there with has complained about their dishes. However, when I let them try mine, they are always made jealous. The place is small, so don't count on getting a table if you show up during "traditional" dinner hours. I really like the atmosphere of the place. You can watch sushi being made at the relatively open sushi bar and there is something mesmerizing about that. Prices are good, service is good (again, it is tiny), food (the one dish I have had) is fantastic!
(4)
Christmas D.

Having found myself with some extra time on my hands in the middle of a Saturday afternoon and craving sushi, I consulted the trusty Yelp app. for iPhone to find out what was around and open. I was guided to Dib...and it was exactly what I wanted in that moment (how often does THAT happen???). I couldn't believe they actually had parking! It's not much, but I lucked-out...parking is AWFUL in the neighborhood. The place is tiny and has modern decor that seems kinda classy...then the smooth jazz kicks on and the environment takes on a decidedly cheesy spin. This perception is compounded during a trip to the single, rickety restroom which is oddly situated right across from a dry-goods pantry. I am immediately reminded of those home improvement shows where a design team revamps a single room in a terribly cluttered and outdated flat. The room looks great, but doesn't fit the rest of the place. It becomes quickly apparent that this isn't one of those new, uber-chic eateries that seem to crop up in this city like mushrooms in a cow field after a rainstorm, just a little neighborhood hole in the wall with good food at a great value. This makes me happy. I am also happy to find a great selection of a la carte options at extremely reasonable prices. They offered some really great lunch specials, but for not much more $ I was able to create my own little combo (sashimi & veg. tempura) that was exactly what I craved. The special maki rolls looked fantastic...I was extremely tempted to experiment. I would have were I not alone. Dib also offers a decent selection of Thai dishes.
(4)
Quezon D.

I was never a fan of fish or sushi growing up. But, I must admit, I love the specialty rolls from here. DELECTABLE !!! favorites: red hot black & white crunchy shrimp untitle I also enjoyed both the tom yum and tom ka soups... Can't wait to go back.
(4)
Elisabeth C.

I wish I still lived down the street from Dib. I used to order 2-3 times per week. I'd always get the basil chicken and a noodle dish. Everything was always fantastic. Basil chicken is one of my all-time favorite dishes of any type of food, and Dib is the second best I've ever found (Siam Rice on Wells is the best). It's ground chicken with just the right amount of spicy and sweet. Sometimes they go overboard on the vegetables, though. Dib's delivery is really fast. I'd call and have my order in about 20 minutes via bike. It's super cheap (especially the lunch specials) and super tasty. I live in Hyde Park now, but I still miss Dib. I compare every Thai restaurant to Dib!
(5)
David C.

Solid spot. One of the best.
(5)
Laura G.

Best sushi I have ever had, right down the street from me, BYOB, the food is filling, fast, and deeeelicious!
(5)
Monica W.

Their sushi is really good. Lots of fish. Not one of those places where it's all rice and filler. We had ours delivered and they were fast. Loved how all of our order was organized and neatly put together. Everything was labelled as well. The crab ragoon was amazing. The sake roll, ny roll, spicy tuna, wasabi tobiko (wasn't weak), and tuna special maki roll.....all was really good. We were actually stuffed all night. Most places, you are hungry a few hours after because it's all rice. Really happy I found another sushi place in my area. Also has great coupons if you spend 20 or 50 bucks for delivery or pickup.
(4)
Emily N.

I have been craving sushi for quite a while now, but as you all know sushi joints are few and far between on the southside. Plus the BF isn't a fan so it's rare that I get to feed my craving. Well, my mom is a patient at Weiss hospital right now for some joint surgery and I've been making the trek up LSD to hang out with her for the past week. Last night it finally dawned on me. I said to myself, out loud (which creeped out the nurses) Hey STUPID! you're in uptown. Go get some sushi. That's exactly what I did. I drove right around the corner and found Dib in a little strip mall. BONUS! they have parking. The place is tiny but super cute and modern. The staff was all really nice for the entire two minutes I was there (ha) and I think that every last one of them thanked me twice before I got out the door. I ordered the cucumber salad. It was awesome. Crunchy, sweet, and spicy. The veggie tempura was also really good. Nice, light batter and not at all greasy. I got the spider maki and the philly maki. Both were really good. I do prefer my sushi a bit cooler but since it was in the bag with the tempura, the warm sushi is forgiven. Everything was pretty tasty and you can't go wrong for the price. My only gripe is they didn't give me any chopsticks. That sucked. Luckily my order was finger friendly. I'm not in this neck of the woods often but the next time I'm hitting up the aragon, this is definitely gonna be on the agenda before the show. This joint isn't worth a special trip, but if you're around give it a go and bring some vino because its BYOB.
(4)
Chirag P.

The fact that it's two blocks from my condo helps the ratings plus BYOB. Besides that I think they just have great sushis and thai dishes, my favorite is the Basil Chicken. I haven't been for lunch, but from my friends who have, they said it's a phenomenal deal. Only time i've really had issues when doing carry out, they'll say 30 minutes but a couple of times I got there after half an hour and then had to wait another 15-20.
(5)
grace s.

This is my 3rd try at DIb and my absolute FINAL! My first experience was not great. As an avid sushi eater, I was bothered that this is one of the few sushi places that give 5 pieces per most of their rolls instead of 6. Making splitting awkward. had some odd rolls too with poppy seeds on them and did not enjoy that as well. 2nd time was for a light lunch and had some pretty basic rolls like philly and spicy tuna. good experience. 3rd and final, my guest and I put in two rolls and waited while we drank wine for 30 minutes so when we saw the waitress we put in two more rolls then bc it was taking so long. 20 more minutes later, our first roll came out, but it was from our 2nd/later order, 15 minutes later the other roll from our 2nd order. when that roll came I asked her if she remembered our first order and she said "yes, its coming" 20 more minutes later, she returns to ask us if the 2 rolls we were waiting on were the catepillar and the philly? No!! we just ate those! and she said, "oh yea, those are coming" ...really? now you are gonna lie to me when the situation is pretty obvious? We decided to throw in one more roll then too bc we were so hungry now. She then tells us, oh what you have coming is plenty. REALLY AGAIN??? All in all we were there almost 2 and a half hours! As a former server, I hated to do it, but we left 10% tip not only because of the very long wait b/c the server forgot our order, but also b/c they lied about it and insulted us by discouraging ordering more. NEVER AGAIN!!!!
(1)
Kris L.

The facade of this place looks very nice, and because of all the great reviews here on Yelp, my fiance and I decided to try it. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed.. We ordered delivery, so maybe their dine-in is better, but the sushi we ordered was VERY mushy and warm. ech! just thinking about it again, i feel yucky. My fiance and I seriously absolutely LOVE sushi, but this tasted so bad, that we actually couldn't finish it! - this is a HUGE deal for us sushi-lovers!! I really want to give them the benefit of the doubt, and would like to think they just had an off-night, but unfortunately my finance absolutely hated it, that he refuses to try them again =\ if you decide to try them out, hopefully you have better luck!
(2)
Sarah L.

Finally made it over to Dib! I came here with a party of five and our total bill was $90. This is truly amazing in itself and I don't know how people can say this place is expensive. This is what we ordered: one crab Rangoon, 3 sushi rolls and we each had a Thai entree. Unbelievable right!? This place is also BYOB with no corkage fee (maybe our waiter forgot to charge us). He basically handed us a wine key to open our own bottles. I will gladly open my own wine to avoid the extra fee! The crab Rangoon was so good! Not at all greasy and sweet & sour sauce was fantastic. We all shared 3 rolls: Dragon, Spider and a Dib special and I can't remember what was in it. We all scarfed those down so fast we weren't sure what we ate but it was awesome! For my entree, I had the Hawaiian fried rice with chicken. This is a vegan meal but I wanted some chicken so it was a $1 extra. The rice had grilled veggies and grilled mango and pineapple. This was the best fried rice I ever had! The grilled fruit reminded me of summer time. The food and service is phenomenal here. I love the atmosphere at Dib. Very clean, modern and chic. The music is very good too. There is a parking lot and that is a bonus in a congested neighborhood with music venues nearby. Parking is difficult in this part of town! I cannot wait to go back to Dib. I am very sad that I live outside of Dib's delivery area. Dib is one of my new favorites!
(5)
Jill H.

Dib is great. Their miso is spot on and their lunch special is excellent. Today, I got miso, crab rangoon, and red curry for 7 bucks. Plus, its BYOB - who can beat that? I've tried most of their sushi rolls and they are all delicious, especially the sweet potato sushi roll. I give this place 4 stars - they have take out, delivery, and their sushi is spot on for pretty cheap.
(4)
Aaron K.

This is our go-to for sushi delivery north of lakeview. Their prices are about average, but the quality and quantity you get in the sashimi and chirashi platters is hard to beat. As for the thai, some dishes give me the impression they are forcing the artistic look popular at places like Thai Pastry. It's not bad, but I have seen it done better. In the end, I can't fault them much for the high aspirations. On the other hand, Dib's location leaves a bit to be desired. They share a parking lot with a mental health facility and consequentially their are often some sketchy people hanging out in front of the fence. That being said, when you are in the restaurant you will hardly notice any of this. Dib also has decent lunch specials if you that's what you're looking for. Just stick with the sushi and you won't be disappointed.
(3)
Lezah G.

My only complaints about this restaurant are that they don't deliver in my area and although we found parking in the lot in front of the restaurant, I can see where parking would be an issue. The lot is very small. The reason these are complaints is because I LOVED the restaurant and those are the only factors I can foresee that would prevent me from having their food at least one a week. The food is delicious and inexpensive and the waitstaff are friendly and helpful. Everything looked so good that we wanted to order it all but we ended up having a maki roll (chili crab) and a Thai noodle dish and split a dessert. We were planning on ordering double that but the waiter advised us to order two dishes first and order more if we were hungry. They have the standard sushi and maki offerings but also some very creative sounding ones that I've never seen elsewhere. We didn't get a chance to order the crispy squash. The food is presented beautifully--more like you'd see in a trendy Bucktown or Lincoln Park sushi bar than in a storefront in an Uptown strip mall! The noodle dish was wonderful and they were generous with the shrimp. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Elizabeth E.

Ok, so when I have picked up sushi from Dib it has generally been good, fresh enjoyable sushi. However, I ordered online from this place the other night and it took them around an hour and 45 minutes to deliver- what was less than sub-par, chewy, fishy tasting sushi. Due to my insane wait and naaasty sushi, I will not be ordering from here again.
(2)
Thomas L.

Very fresh and quick delivery. Good Sushi at a great price!
(5)
Adam M.

Also great for dine in! I brought my brother and sister here and the service was prompt, the food was tasty, and the restaurant was very cozy and trendy. Clean bathrooms as well! We even received a lovely plate of sliced oranges with our bill - what a treat! Come on into Dib when you're looking for some quick, last-minute pan-Asian cuisine! Mmmm Mmmmm
(4)
Jessica M.

Thoroughly impressed! We don't usually order take-out sushi, but have done so 3 times now. ALWAYS good, fresh wonderful sushi. Haven't tried anything else here, and haven't been in person - but we know it is BYOB which is always a plus for us :) Will say, it may be the one of the best sushi dinners we've had since moving back to Chicago 4 years ago. Yay! You should check it out!
(5)
Carly O.

I recently ordered delivery from Dib and was really disappointed. While the food showed up on time, it was less than appetizing. The crab rangoon was soggy and borderline flavorless. The real disappointment though, was the mussaman curry. NO FLAVOR, no spice, undercooked potatoes and way too much chicken. I'm sure people would probably love extra protein, but I didn't need it. I may go back to eat sushi, but I don't plan on ordering take out again.
(2)
Cameron H.

A bit pricey but good. Sushi wasn't bad at all. I have only had their food via delivery. I will try in-house one day.
(4)
Jenn P.

I have not been to a BYOB place since, well, .....college??? It's been a LONG time, so when we sauntered into Dib with our bottle of Trader Joe's "2 Buck Chuck" for 2.99 I was feeling ultra hip and economically responsible. If you consider the current state of affairs spending $2.99 on an entire bottle of wine and NOT $27 at the restaurant you feel pretty darn savoy. Anyway my friend Renee and I were hungry so off we went up the street for some sushi, I love sushi. Renee loves sushi even more then I do and I just now have scheduled her an appointment to have her mercury level checked. That being said I took on the task of uncorking the wine and Renee compiled our order. We began with the Goyza which are steamed pork dumplings with a yummy dipping sauce. They were really good, great flavors good texture. I could ( maybe shouldn't have) but could stick the whole dumpling in my mouth in one shot. This is good for not dropping stuff out of your mouth like a caveman not so good when it comes to only eating your half of the dumplings. They were delicious. Since we knew we would also be dining out for dinner we only ordered two rolls and some sashimi. The Crispy Shrimp Tempura Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll and some Super White Tuna Sashimi. Holy crap was that crispy roll thingy scrumptious all crispy and toasted on the outside and all cream cheesy and soft and tender on the inside. The White Tuna Sashimi was perfection , if fish could be both butter and silk at once, this would be it. It was heavenly and just thinking about it has sent me into a sushi craving like no other. It is 9:33 am. Our server was the only one there and it was pretty busy. She did a good job, personality was somewhat non existent but it really didn't tarnish the lunch. She was OK and even though the sushi seemed to take FOREVER it obviously did not, otherwise I could not possibly write this review! I hope to go back, with my BFF, the next time I'm in town, or maybe, just maybe even later this week!
(4)
Marcy M.

Why I was a fan: - Great set up, open, clean,and they made great use of a tiny space. - There was only one waitress working and you would have never known it because the service was so quick! - My glass of water never reached empty before our server was there to fill it up! (i'm a big stickler on this!) - The menu offered all of your class pan-asian dishes as well as your favorites from any sushi bar. - The prices were beyond reasonable. (3 people drinking water + an appetizer + 3 entree = $35 NOT BAD!) Why I loved the food - The spicy stuff was ACTUALLY spicy-but devilishly tasty! - The pad thai was some of the best I have ever had! - They offered a varied selection of specialty sushi-we were not disappointed with any of our selections. - The proportions were exactly reasonable.
(4)
Kent B.

Meh. the food wasn't terrible, but frankly, for the price, you don't get what you paid for. also, there are other Thai places (cough cough Thai Classic cough cough) that are about the same price, if not cheaper, with MUCH better service and food. If you're looking for good Thai, unless you don't want to go far from the northside, I wouldn't recommend this place.
(2)
Rebecca S.

Veg. Diners Beware! I have to say, as a vegetarian, it's a little disconcerting when they put caviar (orange-y sticky little fish eggs) on top of my salad without listing it in the menu. Ick! The atmosphere is beautiful, but that doesn't make up for using SILKEN tofu for their fried tofu appetizer (so it falls apart) and bizarrely putting halves of uncooked regular ol' grocery store button mushrooms on top. These are small things but it made me leave behind the take-away menu I grabbed on my way in. It's not worth the time or money.
(2)
Miss Y.

I placed a delivery order and was shocked at how badly they chose to nickle and dime me for my extra unagi sauce: $1.50 for the tiniest little container, probably less than an ounce of sauce. The yakitori appetizer was sub-par. I received two spears with two very small chucks of chicken on each - the rest was vegetables. In my experience yakitori does not contain vegetables - just chicken, so the move from traditional yakitori was disappointing. The rest of the appetizer was a mix of greens. I felt it was way overpriced for what I received. The softshell crab appetizer was also very disappointing: I only received the crab's legs, while the most flavorful part of that dish is the body of the crab. I like to see an entire crab so I know it's a crab. I did not order softshell crab legs, I ordered a softshell crab. As for the unagi bowl dinner I ordered, this was fairly tasty, but vastly overpriced. $16 dollars for small 4 small pieces of eel and very little rice - the rest was a mixed greens salad and cucumbers. While the food was very delicious I could tell they were choosing to use not very expensive "add-ins" to provide the appearance of a full meal. Given the tight economic times this does not surprise me, but for the prices to remain the same (increasing in some cases) I was very disappointed. I will not be ordering from them again as there are equally delicious sushi restaurants in the area that provide me with more traditional Japanese cuisine at, what I feel, are more reasonable prices.
(2)
Traci S.

Dib has great Thai Curries, always served with an eye to presentation. They also have amazing lunch specials. And the staff are lovely and just attentive enough. The only reason I don't give them 5 stars if because I have never tried any of the sushi dishes and thus can't comment. Also, it's BYOB!
(4)
Matt J.

Spicy tuna roll gets a B, pad thai some of the worst I've had every. Very disappointed overall :(
(2)
Angela B.

I love this place! Sushi can be expensive, but this is the place to go if you want quality sushi at a fair price. I don't go here for the rice and noodles; I go for the sushi and the maki. They have a special on Wednesdays: buy 3 maki and get 1 free. I usually make a regular Wednesday trip for a spicy tuna roll, philly, new york, and crunchy shrimp. Pair this with BYOB and you have a great dinner. Also, the staff has always been exceptionally friendly to me and my husband. We come for the food and stay for the service!
(5)
Jenny A.

Me and my bf have ordered delivery from here twice . The sushi is super good but kinda expensive. We ordered about 5 different kinds of sushi and it ended up being around $65.00! We honestly could have eaten at house of sushi and had unlimited sushi for half of the price.
(3)
Val B.

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you walk through their door, you're taken to a sort of oasis within Uptown. Small place, but enough space between tables to be comfortable. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and the food was pretty good -- especially for the price! I had a spicy tuna roll ($5) and crab rangoon ($5). The roll was very fresh and large, and while it wasn't spicy in my mouth, it was definitely spicy about 10 seconds after swallowing. Yikes! It was intense. The crab rangoon was good. Not sweet like I'm used to, but really nice. My date had the massiman curry ($8) and said it was very good and the meat was very tender. No corkage fee and the server promptly brought us champagne glasses. A few free parking spots for restaurant-goers in the lot in the front. I went at about 6:45 on a Tuesday and it was nearly full, but no wait. There's a little bar with 4 or 5 seats which could be utilized if the place was packed. All in all, a good experience and I'll definitely be back! Especially when 2 people can eat for less than $20 and bring their own booze!
(4)
Jason L.

We drove by Dib on our way to pick up a few ingredients for dinner from the grocery. After noticing the place tucked away in its little strip mall corner, I daydreamed about the best sushi place in San Diego (wedged between a Planned Parenthood and a 7-11), and how it had been waaaay too long since I had been there. Needless to say, the grocery plans were scrapped and we turned around to get a late dinner at Dib instead. As soon as we walked in, it was obvious that someone had put thought and effort into the decor. Even the menus were artistically designed. Seeing how nice the decor was, I expected expensive entrees. While this is not the cheapest place in town, it certainly is one of the best values (we even ordered the Sea Bass as an extra entree, since the price was too good to pass up!) Everything we had was excellent, and the service was just right. Almost the instant our waitress noticed the bottle of wine we brought in, she had a corkscrew in hand and waiting. All around a great little restaurant that does feel like the secret place only you know about. *If you like Thai cuisine, you HAVE to order the Tom Kha . . . a week later, and I'm still thinking about that soup*
(4)
Jeffrey C.

I really enjoy this restaurant! I live close to Dib and eat there several times a month. The food is fresh and made to order. Since they remodeled a little over a year ago it's better to eat in also. I usually take out since it's close but for sushi eating is is great and they make it fresh at the bar. Highly recommended!
(5)
Crystal N.

I really REALLY like this place. And this is based on the Sushi alone. Fresh and plentiful for starters. The triple tuna maki is heavenly! But I can say the same about their crunchy spicy tuna and crazy chicago maki too! Are the maki rolls all that creative? Nope. But that doesn't take away from the fact that they're still damn good. Their delivery is fast and courteous and I will definately be ordering from them often.
(4)
Jin Joo L.

I've only gone here once to eat and multiple times to grab their Thai Iced Coffee. The food was yummy! The prices were great value for the amount of food they give. The service was very friendly. I definitely wanna go again and again... if only I lived closer.
(5)
William W.

My wife and I drove past this place over the weekend, before going to a show at the Aragon. We love our neighborhood Thai place, and it's been a while, so we figured we'd give them a shot! I'm (mostly) glad I did! Our sushi was pretty good; the Chicago roll was a little heavy on the cucumber, but still quite tasty. On the other hand, the asparagus tempura was simply amazing - we didn't expect it to be rolled up maki-style, but it was, and it was perfect. My masaman curry was also quite tasty, with gigantic portion sizes. Tons of perfectly-cooked potatoes, a few sweet potatoes, and a healthy amount of chicken. They were also able to substitute peanuts for cashews, which was great. My wife had the pad thai, which she said was also delicious. It was a very filling meal, but I should know better than to eat curry right before a concert... I was still tasting it on the drive home. Still, all things considered, it was amazing - especially for the price. We didn't expect quality this high for this price in the city. Two entrees, an appetizer, and a mid-priced roll came to a grand total of $32. It was a very pleasant surprise. I'd eat here again without hesitation.
(4)
E L.

I can't beileve I've lived in Uptown for 2 years and tonight was my first visit here. Dib is a great restaurant for dinner with friends or even a date. It's on Lawrence and Kenmore where normally one wouldn't expect a cute little (modern) restaurant, but the ambiance is all of the above and the food is as well. It's thai+sushi=pan-asian, which I'd normally skip, but I liked Dib. Went there with a group of 8 -- which, incidentally (contrary to Yelp's info) does take reservations -- and just about half of us had one of their curry dishes. They weren't your run-of-the-mill watery thai curries, they were thick and flavorful. Although similar, we all tasted the difference between Panang, Massuman, and Red curry. I live in Uptown where there are many choices for Asian fare, but Dib is a presentable place where I can take my out-of-towners/out-of-neighborhooders in an effort to aid in the reputation recovery of my 'hood. BYOB is also a plus.
(4)
Nicole C.

Oh. My. God. Ok, make that Gawd. Now, you never really expect that delivery sushi is going to be anything to write home about. I really really had a sushi craving, but it was kind of gross tonight, so I decided to brave having sushi delivered from a place I've never tried before. It got to my apartment within 45 minutes, and was fresh, and super good! My other half got chicken terriyaki since he doesn't do sushi, and it was so pretty! Even in the take out box. We got miso soup on the house (according to the love note written on the box) We also got a mysterious order of gyoza, maybe dib just loves us!
(5)
Stacy C.

Wanted to try dib out so ordered online thru grubhub. Prices were very reasonable. Food came 30 min before the promised delivery time (1 hour on a Friday nite). Pleasantly surprised by the food. Decent sized rolls. Good quality fish. Still not at the quality of my favorite Chicago sushi (Sai Cafe) but a very good neighborhood alternative. Will definitely be ordering from them again in the future.
(4)
Ali L.

SO GOOD! so good. i had pad thai and veggie tempura, everything was delicious and very reasonably priced. my friend had hawaiian fried rice (i think?) and she looooved it. the place is very small and service is quick. will be coming here often. (i'm excited for sushi next time!) :)
(5)
Scott D.

I liked this place for several reasons: the menu had both Thai and sushi fare at reasonable prices, the staff was friendly, and parking was a cinch. On the other hand, it's located in a less-than-pleasant part of town (Lawrence Redline), and the dinning area is small (yet not very intimate). Overall, it serves as a good place to fill your sushi fix if other places in the area (i.e., Indie Cafe, Hama Matsu) are too far away or too busy.
(3)
B S.

I LOVE DIB! I have yet to eat anything from Dib I didn't like. It's definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Uptown. Best Crab Rangoon I've ever had.
(5)
Meghan P.

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Dib! I consider myself incredibly lucky to have Dib at the corner of my block. And my friends travel up to Uptown from their respective 'hoods to enjoy Dib. The sushi is terrific and extremely reasonably priced. Make reservations on Fridays though -- it's a tight little place and it gets packed.
(5)
Jess B.

We love Dib!! We always tell ourselves we're going to try the Thai food but we just can't spare any room because the sushi is SO GOOD!! The fish is fresh and the rolls imaginative. Our favorites are the sashimi samplers, crunchy spicy tuna roll, crunchy spicy shrimp roll, Philadelphia roll and cucumber salad. Last night we finally tried a red curry and wow, was it ever rich and satisfying. We eat here about 2-3 times per month. The prices are reasonable, byob is great (but so are the thai iced tea and coffee) and the service friendly and efficient.
(5)
Ha Le P.

You would think twice and question if Thai and sushi infused restaurants would work? This place definitely made it happen! The decor is very well put. I like how they change it every so often so it's kind of a new feel every time I dine in. Their sushi is phenomenal. The Tom Yum maki is very original! Their specialty maki's and worth it! Lunch specials are great with variety of options to choose from and they are not cheap with the quality and quantity. Extended lunch special till 3:30 (awesome!) and they have daily dine in specials which get ya coming in for more! Service is impeccable. Filled waters, asked us occasionally how we were doing, and have the BYOB option. Didn't even mind the fact we were get a little loud after a couple of beers. Overall my favorite uptown spot for sushi and Thai.
(4)
Mabrie B.

This place blew me away!!!!! I have now resorted to making it a weekly spot for pick-up or in house dinning. Everything is so fresh, the restaurant is very clean and the staff is friendly! I recommend the crunchy shrimp roll....best ever!! I have even tried some of their Thia cuisine and it's fantastic too! On that front I recommend the Hawaiian fried rice! YUMMY! So why not 5 stars? The neighborhood leaves something to be desired. While visiting one afternoon a man kept walking around my car and put his cigarette out on my vehicle before trying to enter. My car is fine and I can handle the crazy's but if you prefer to avoid them, you can always try delivery or take out!
(4)
Peter N.

Sushi - Rice had a good balance of vinegar, and was nicely tight-rolled. Presentation was very good, only complaint was that the cuts were sloppily made on their "normal" maki. Pad Thai - This dish was made with sriracha. A VERY big no-no for anybody familiar with authentic Thai food. Sriracha should be a garnish, but should NOT be mixed in during cooking; it covers the natural flavors of the dish.
(3)
Tony V.

Actually quite a little tasty gem hidden in a strip small! Byob is always a great bonus! Perfect before a concert at the Riv or Aragon!
(4)
James C.

I honestly love BYOB's in general. I have found some of the best around the city in every category. This one would have gotten five stars from me except that the waitress was one of the rudest I have ever had. I'm clumsy and spilled a bottle of wine, well some of one. She didn't even help, our food took forever, and i just got a cold feeling from her. I had to go ask for the check and constantly ask her to take our orders. Food was good, the restaurant had a good vibe, but the waitress. reallY?! I'm nice and left a tip, but my GF wanted me to leave nothing. Maybe she is going through a hard time. IDK, I'm just saying look out.
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Kristin P.

Yay Dib! I moved nearby Dib several months ago and ordered some takeout sushi soon after. I was dissappointed and didn't go back for months until finally, at the urging of several friends and neighbors, I went back and ate in. I'm so glad I did! What a neighborhood gem! Some of the bestThai food I've had in Chicago and BYO is a bonus. Lunch specials are a great deal (tons of food) and beautifully presented. The waitstaff are friendly and the place is full of cheerful customers. Sushi is not their specialty, but still tasty. My new favorite place!
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Amy L.

This place is great. I went there only twice so far and enjoyed it both times. Service was friendly. A hello and goodbye from sushi chefs and waiters. It was a tiny bit slow maybe because the food is a little higher quality. Plus the place was very clean. Parking on a weekday afternoon was easy to find if not on small residential streets or meter parking. Today I amazingly found a spot in front of the restaurant in their lot. They only have about 3-4 spaces reserved for them. Otherwise you have to park on the street. Order the spider maki roll. Just the right amount of crunch. The drunken noodle with beef was really tasty. The aroma from the first bite was intense. Wasn't very spicy though I thought it might be. Got this with their lunch special -- includes choice of soup and appetizer. I got the cucumber salad and tom yum chicken soup. Very good. Presentation was pretty though it kind of threw me off a bit (you'll know what I mean when you go...or maybe I'm just not used to very contemporary type of the way it was served to me). The grilled sea bass was recommended by the waitress the first time I went so I tried that. It was alright. I'd rather have something else but still pretty tasty. Spicy too. Seating was quick. Very clean bathroom (hard to find sometimes).
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Dallas F.

Mediocrity at its best. I ordered from here and my food arrived not even slightly warm. I had to microwave my pad thai. The crab was absent from my crab rangoon. The dragon maki was good though. It gets two stars alone. My delivery driver was super nice too, albeit very slow getting my food to me. Since the food was not disgusting, I'm betting this is a place thats better to try in the actual restaurant rather than getting delivered.
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Stephanie B.

Every time that I am in Chicago, I make it a point to come here. THE BEST curries I have ever had! It is so delicious- the sauce has the perfect amount of kick and consistency. The sushi is wonderful as well. Come here for a lunch special during the day and get a great deal for the best thai Chicago has to offer. It's 1 block east of the Lawrence red line stop.
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Chirag M.

We have been a patron at this place since 2007. Based solely on the food I would rate it 4-star. Yesterday we visited the place with the whole family (2 adults + 2 kids). Mindful of other folks we ensured the noise levels from our table were low. But the server seemed to rush us - taking plates away while we were working when a bunch of tables were empty. Left a very bad impression of service at this place.
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Anthony F.

I moved to the neighborhood 2 years ago and I have really enjoyed Dib. I'm not going to lie - it's neither the best Sushi or Thai place that I have visited. However, most of the menu items are above average to great and you certainly can't beat the prices. It's BYOB, so be sure to bring your alcohol with you if you like to have a drink with dinner. My favorite roll is the Crunchy Shrimp roll and my favorite Thai dish is the Beef Pad See Ew. Both are excellent. The Crab Rangoon and Gyoza are good appetizers. I would stay away from the Aspargus Beef Roll appetizer - the sauce was rather bland. If you are going to get take out, I'd recommend sticking to appetizers and the Thai menu. Sushi can be disappointing when it's take out or delivery. Oh and every time I order delivery, they tell me it will be 45 minutes and it ends up only being 15-20. Great service both with delivery and at the restaurant!
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Joe R.

Tasty sushi + BYOB + close proximity to the Aragon & Riviera = a great spot to grab a pre-concert meal.
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jeff m.

Some great things about this place: -byob -mixture of thai and sushi -close to my house (but worth a bit of a drive) -appropriately priced It is a good place to go with a couple people and just have a quiet night. The service is good but not great, but my water was always full.
(5)
Tracy K.

Please note this review is for take-out only. The maki I've ordered has been tasty, but overpriced for what you get. Service has been prompt and friendly, but faces fall visibly when you don't tip for take-out. I don't think I'll order sushi from here again because I know I can get tastier maki, with bigger portions for less $$ at Tokyo Marina. However, they have some entrees that sound too good to not check out. Limited lot parking for quick pick-up.
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John W.

Worst Pad Thai ever! Ok, the background: The girlfriend goes there to eat a few weeks ago with a friend and said it was worth going back. Our normal Thai place for some reason wasn't answering their phone last night so she suggested we get carry out from Dib. I told her I wanted Pad Thai with pork and crab rangoons. She called back saying they didn't have pork (boo!) and so I told her to get it with Tofu. I know Pad Thai usually has egg in it but this looked like it was straight up Sunday morning breakfast type eggs which I have never seen before. Anyway, i start with the Crab rangoons and they were nothing but cream cheese and I mean big thick chunks of cream cheese. Don't get me wrong, I love cream cheese but it isn't something I am just going to dive into with a spoon you know. So those weren't even edible if you ask me. Then it was on to the weird looking Pad Thai, also not edible. I know Tofu doesn't have much flavor but how do you make it to where it actually tastes bad?? The noodles, the sauce, everything was terrible. I just threw it away and warmed up some left over Bueno Terra. The girlfriend was complaining that they didn't put any tofu in her stir fry and that they didn't have brown rice, only plain white. I have never been to this place and have never tried the sushi but I can safely say that I won't ever do either. I don't know, maybe this is what real authentic Thai tastes like and I am just a dumb ethnocentric white American but if this is what Thai really tastes like then I don't like Thai food like I thought I did. In other words, Dib can suck it.
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Jon J.

I went to dib with a great deal of skepticism - I wasn't a huge fan of Preaw Whan, and seeing the "sushi" sign go up along with the remodel seemed to me like polishing the same old, unexciting place. Surprisingly, they actually turn out some pretty decent fish. It goes to show that your fish vendor really is a lot of what counts as far as sushi goes in Chicago. Stick with sashimi and you'll be pretty happy - the pieces were generously cut and were fresh. Maki were alright but really nothing to write home about - of note was the "black and white" which looked nice, but was filled with jalapeno and cilantro that totally took away from the point of eating fish in the first point. Difficult to taste the fresh tuna when you have searing jalapeno seeds in your mouth! The Thai dish - chicken basil - which we ordered as a complement to the sushi, was excellent, proving dib's true aptitude still lies in Thai. But for a "fusion" (whatever that means) place, they do an alright job. BYOB, gets crowded on the weekend, but reservations are accepted.
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Mike H.

A spur of the moment decision to eat here turned out to be a great night. A quick stop at the liquor store for a good cheap bottle of wine across the street started this evening off perfectly. Good selection of items, tasty food, and friendly service. I would recommend this to people new to Thai food and sushi. We ordered a lot of food and left with a bill of about $50 for three people.
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Amy M.

Really enjoyed the food at Dib. I wish it had been there when I lived in Uptown. Don't worry about the area - it's not that scary northsiders/suburbanites! Grab some good Thai before your next show at the Aragon or the Green Mill. Even has parking!
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Jason M.

I was pleasantly surprised how good the sushi is here... very tasty and quite reasonably priced. Thai food is okay but sushi is GREAT! Other good thing is that there is parking.
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Lynn S.

Dib is so good. I've strayed with a lot of other delivery sushi, but I keep coming back to Dib. The sushi is consistent. I judge a place by its performance in three makis: spicy tuna, Boston, and Spider. Dib passes all with flying colors and I have tried a few of the other specialty rolls with positive results. The Thai (I usually get the red curry) is done well. The only thing I've ever gotten from Dib that I didn't like was the fried rice. That was my own bad for thinking that they would make decent Chinese food on top of everything else they do.
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Amanda W.

Best pad-see-ew around. Their sushi is fresh and the presentation is amazing. $7 thai plates and the most expensive sushi I saw was for $12. BYOB is always a plus. You need to try this place.
(5)
Hank M.

I will not be eating at Dib ever again. I stopped in on Monday, August 8 to pick up 2 crunchy spicy tuna rolls to go. Within an hour, I had Scombroid fish poisoning, a toxic reaction that occurs from eating poorly stored dark meat fish. Essentially, the tuna was poorly refrigerated. I had to call paramedics b/c I though I was having an allergic reaction to the sushi. Dib won't be getting a second chance with me.
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James A.

The lunch specials are PHENOMENAL! Appetizer, soup, and a large entree for around $7. Tom Kha, crab rangoon, and Pud Se Ew, all done perfectly. Sushi rolls are good. If you want great sushi, go to a sushi restaurant. If you want good sushi and great dishes in uptown, go to Dib.
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Anupama A.

this place is really twasty. Their $7 lunch special is fantastic. Pad See Ewe among the best I have ever had. service so-so. Price great. BYOB!
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Jennifer H.

It's good, but they included Wasabi IN the roll already (not even a "spicy" roll) and I thought my brain might melt. I happen to like spicy food too. WAY too much.
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Cindy D.

This is place is quite different than the other asian places around the area. However, do not let the decor fool you. The place is modern, but the sushi was bland and tiny for the cost. I would have to say the pad see ew was the best I've every had (and I've had ALOT of thai), but the portions were so small. We were full after THREE entrees and a maki appetizer for two people. The bill was over $40 for Thai food which is proposterous. I'd rather have gone to Thai Avenue (broadway and argyle) or Tac (Irving red stop) for cheaper thai food. Don't waste your time on the Japanese food if you do end up ultimately going.
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Mike P.

I can understand the low scores for the sushi, but I'm going to try it again and hope it hits its stride. However. I will say that the Crispy Cheese roll, a tempura friend Philadelphia roll, was among the best Philly rolls I've had. It is a touch pricy for some things. It's close to my condo, I'm sure I'll go back for the Thai.
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Liz W.

So this was my first time trying sushi. Im not a big fan of raw fish but what the heck i'll give it a try. When i sat down i saw a picture of the Crispy Shrimp Tempura Roll and it looked so good. I ordered that as well as some chicken fried rice. My friends ordered The Dragon and Spicy Tuna. The crispy shrimp was soooooo good. I've been craving it ever since i ate it and i just had it this past friday! The fried rice was really good too. Service was attentive. My water was always full. I shall be returning very soon.
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harry b.

Only have been for their lunch special, but it's an amazing deal for a huge portion of food. Can't wait to go back and give their sushi a shot. Note that there's VERY limited parking and if there's a concert at the Aragon or Riv, it can be even worse!
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Jamie M.

I stopped there for lunch one day I had passed it so many time thinking it was kinda a dive but I was wrong. I had the lunch special. I got the Tom Kha which was just so wonderful and very flavorful. The cucumber salad was so refreshing along with my Drunken Noodle with Chicken. the portion was just right for a lunch and the price was even better. I will be going back there very soon. Service was very Friendly and fast.
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Beth H.

As an Uptowner, I am so happy to have DIB in the neighborhood! The best part about DIB is the value. A bowl of miso soup is only $1.50, edamame is about 3 bucks, and it's BYOB! You can easily have a nice meal for under $20 and bring in your favorite bottle of Reisling. The rolls at DIB are always delicious. They have a few new signature rolls that are interesting - like the black and white, which has white tuna and cilantro...It is very light and refreshing! We also love the Ebi Temp which has a tempura crunch and BBQ sauce. The yellowtail nigiri is fresh and light. If you haven't ventured to Uptown to try DIB, bring a date on a Friday or Saturday. The ambiance is minimal, relaxed, and inviting. Come see why Argyle Street isn't the only Asian offering in Uptown!
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Samantha L.

This place is great for their lunch specials. You can get a small appetizer, soup, and entree for about $7, and it's fairly good. If you are looking for the most authentic Thai or Sushi, maybe it's not the #1 place, but if you're looking for reasonably priced, decent-tasting food, this is really great for lunch. Nice presentation as well.
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Lindsay V.

The last time I ordered from this place, it was not great. I called to let them know about my experience but they didn't offer any really satisfying explanation nor call to action for fixing the problem. I will probably give them one more chance, but that experience made my confidence in them fade.
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phillip D.

this is a great place to have around the couner from my place with its daily lunch specials that rang from $6.5 bowl of pad tai, $10 teriaky beef and the buy one get one rolls and best of all its BYOB
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Christopher J.

Dib continues to be our most-frequented restaurant in Uptown and at times I refer to it as the embarrassing extension to our kitchen. Fantastic food, great service, this is an excellent little thai/sushi restaurant.
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John o.

I've been waiting for this place since I saw "sushi coming" sign. At first, I thought this would be the perfect restaurant for the area. As many lessons said " don't only judge something good or bad from outside" same Dib, this place looks better if compare from outside to Preaw Whan or other Asian restaurants near by, but the way of food, nothing outstanding from Dib, it seems to be Dib just copied sushi and Thai menus from other successful restaurants and put them together, made it happened for the area which needs this kind of restaurant. we tried both sushi and Thai, ...honestly, if you are a big fan of sushi, Dib is not the right place for you, fish wasn't fresh enough, cut too thin and small and not many choices to choose, we felt like we got rip off when received a very expensive sushi set, with a few kind of fish, while I couldn't believe how's pricy of this small place, now we understand why they invested a lot in rehabbing, just to make more money for such a real small space. Agami of chef Park would be a good choice for freshness, perfect combination and nice atmosphere , or choose many sushi restaurants on clark near by, not tasty or acceptable for thai either, our entrees were over cook and very very no taste,...go for real taste at Siam Noodle or Siam Cafe, or Thai Pastry a few blocks away, or plenty of noodle menus on Aglye, after our dinner, we even agreed we like Preaw Whan more. At least, you got real taste, If you are the one who love asian food, I believe you will find out everything on Dib's menu is from every Thai or sushi restaurant you go. all about the food, I don't think this is a perfect Thai or Sushi restaurant, NO REAL TASE, not good Quality enough for such a very expensive menu, it could be something out of the world that I can't understand what kind of food they want to offer, so, don't waste time with this place, not worth a dime, nothing unique, only a "COPYCAT" in the neighbor ..."EXPENSIVE !!!!" so disappoint, never want to go back, unless you want to try "fine dining price at a togo restaurant!!!"
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Shawn J.

This place is one of the best BYOB THAI / SUSHI places I have been to in the city. Mind you I don't eat the meats - but they have fabulous veggie maki rolls and sides. I usually can spend about 30 bucks for two people and bring a bottle of wine and be stuffed! Great food, small intimate dining area. Sometimes you are sitting to close to your neighboring table, but it usually isn't too crowded! Has been a constant for the past year!
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Matt G.

This is probably a 4.5 but I went conservative...If you are looking for a great BYOB in Uptown then this is your place! I had Pad See EW with beef and it was amazing and the portion was a good size. My girlfriend had two different kinds of sushi (one with fish which I hate) and one with sweet potatoes which was outstanding. Their cucumber salad was also delicious. Its got a great atmosphere (not a ton of seating). No corking fee. I will definitely be back for Thai and/or sushi!
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Becky S.

My good friend lives in Uptown and is a big fan of this place. She came to hang out at my place the other night and brought Dib takeout. I had the sushi plate, and my friend got a green curry Thai dish that looked and smelled delicious. She loved her dish, and my sushi was yummy! Every piece of fish was so fresh. I really enjoyed it. Plus it was quite filling! My husband and I went back this weekend to get takeout -- sadly, we are just outside their delivery area (note to Dib -- please extend delivery west to Western!). The interior of the restaurant is very nice -- nicely decorated with a funky feel to it and seemed like a comfortable place to enjoy the food. The location of the place is not so great -- not the best neighborhood of Uptown, and the parking lot is tiny and was full at 3:00 PM on a Saturday with no street parking readily available -- annoying. Again I got the sushi plate (I am a creature of habit), and my husband got a spicy tuna roll and a spicy salmon roll. He enjoyed both, and my sushi was again very fresh. We both got miso soup which was "eh". Overall, I think the prices are a bit high for what they are serving, but I will definitely come back as fresh sushi is something worth returning for!
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kate w.

I got take out from here for a special occasion. A date i had planned with myself and some much neglected netflix. It was my first time trying it but i"d driven by frequently. The food I got had good flavor but it was super greasy. I am still in search of the most delicious Thai food.
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Kwoky L.

Overpriced sushi and so so Thai food. I came here because my friend's roommate works there. But I was not impressed at all with the food. I had a few orders of their a la carte sushi but I was hardly full. I had their lunch specials too but mehhh.
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Emily W.

Dib is our carry-out go-to for nights we don't want to cook. We've also eaten in the restaurant a few times, but we usually just order to go because they're usually kind of crowded at dinner time. The curries and noodle dishes are all quite good. I haven't really explored the sushi options, so I can't speak to those at all. But I have never had a bad meal from Dib, which is saying quite a bit considering how much we eat there. The service is speedy and the food is delish. You can't really ask for much more than that.
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J. P.

I heart Dib! I was looking for new sushi spot after my local favorite, Matsuyama, raised their prices. I cannot say enough good things about this place. The crab rangoon and egg rolls are delicious. Their noodle dishes are awesome, especially the basil chicken. The cheesy crisp maki is amazing! I get it every time (though I somehow forget to wear my eating pants). I love sushi (my fiance does not) but it's great that we can both go here and get what we want. He is a huge fan of the beef fried rice and we come here several times a month. The portions are generous and it's reasonably priced. Extra points to Dib for the free parking lot, close proximity to the Red Line and most importantly, for being BYOB :)
(5)
Kimberlee S.

We have become regulars at dib! We have sampled most of the menu and are always satisfied. While we usually get take-out, when we have friends in town we like to take advantage of the BYOB and eat there.
(5)
Andrea W.

Good sushi and really large selection. Friend ordered an entree of spicy peanut chicken, which was really just chicken breast with satay sauce slathered on top. Not bad, but not really interesting. Would definitely go again for sushi (Untitled and Chicago roll were both yummy) and try something different as an entree. Place is much cuter inside than you'd think it would be - - and parking right in front is nice. Yea for BYOB, too.
(3)
Kristy S.

This place is great. Glad to see it in Uptown! The Thai food is average but the sushi is great. BYOB is also a plus!
(5)
Monica Y.

Amazing vegan rolls with peanut sauce and sweet potato tempura rolls. Yummy! Also, miso soup and seaweed salad!
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Lauren P.

i went here with my boyfriend before a concert at aragon. even though yelp says dib does not take reservations - they DO. something i wish i would have know beforehand, as we seemed to get to the restaurant when everyone else did. since it was a BYOB we had a bottle of wine with us, so we were forced to either wait it out or ditch our bottle. we decided to wait it out since we weren't that familiar with the area and ended up waiting a significant amount of time to sit down. this wasn't that big of a deal - it was a friday night and i think everyone had the same idea we did - however, there was virtually no hostess, and no communication as to how long you were going to wait or where you were on the list. this became increasingly frustrating as several people waiting saw tables open and no one being ushered to them. another thing about this place is there is really nowhere to stand and wait - so you're kind of in the middle of the restaurant or by the bathrooms trying to constantly get out of everyone's way. when we did sit down, the experience was very enjoyable. the crab rangoons are excellent, definitely some of the best i've ever had. we had about 4 rolls in addition to the rangoons, and everything was great. they have a good variety of sushi (standard and very creative - we saw some things being lit on fire) and noodle dishes. our server also profusely apologized about the wait, and offered us some free edamame. the dining experience definitely made up for the wait. one other thing i noticed was that since they were very busy, they kept checking on tables that were not eating and only drinking to turn them over - something to be aware of if you plan on having leisurely dinner and drinks.
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Jenna P.

Plus: Really affordable, delicious sushi at a neighborhood BYOB. Minus: weird music, tiny tables, and the non-sushi options aren't great.
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MB A.

This is our go to spot for thai food and sushi in uptown. My boyfriend always goes for the sushi and I always go for the thai, and neither has ever disappointed. We have gotten delivery from Dib also and it has always been fast and good. The prices are pretty reasonable too.
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Steven S.

I have never been disappointed by dib. I usually share the triple tuna roll as an appetizer and have one of their delicious curries as an entree. My partner usually has the pad thai. He says its the best pad thai in the city, its his usual thai dish and yardstick of Thai food--and he is very seldom satisfied, usually finding the fish sauce overwhelming.
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Mateo S.

The food at this postage stamp sized spot belies the strip mall setting and brightly lit interior. Prices were obscenely inexpensive, especially considering the mighty portion sizes. Appetizers, entrees and tip totalled a mere $32! Apparently there are lunch specials that are even more insane. BYOB- always a plus... and the staff raised nary a judgemental eyebrow when my date pulled out a second bottle of wine and asked for fresh ice. The sashimi was excellent, the Thai I thought was gently dumbed down but takeout worthy. **Everything comes with a flourish of Sriracha!
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H N.

Never will visit here. Walked in and asked for the corner table with four seats because I was carrying a big backpack and a shopping bag. My fiance was coming on his bicyce so he would have a big bike bag with him. The female server responded no b/c we were a party of two and that table is for four people. There were a few other parties of two and they ALL were seated at the tables for four seats. She pointed to a tiny table right in the middle of the small restaurant for us. I told her I would prefer the corner table and she said it wasn't available to us on Friday night b/c it was for four people. The restaurant wasn't even busy. When I told her that wouldn't work for us and I was leaving, she didn't try to stop me. So she just lost business from two big eaters and residents of UPTOWN. Should have just stuck to Agame just my fiance had suggested.
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Jason C.

I order from here all the time since I work down the street, and the nigiri is quite delectable...fresh and tasty, I think its far superior to Hanna Shiroi over on Belmont & Clark from where I've had upset stomachs from their sushi before but never at Dib...the only thing that saved me was having drunk a gallon of green tea which I believe thwarted potential food poisoning.
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Angela M.

Dib is such a fantastic find. It's the kind of place you kind of hate to tell people about, because you don't want to come back some evening and find the place packed to the gills. But at the same time, we really hope this neighborhood joint is here to stay. We've eaten here 5 or 6 times now, both from the Thai and Japanese sides of the menu. Everything is really good and beautifully presented. Prices are very reasonable and BYO means that you can have a really terrific meal without spending big bucks. There is a nice, trendy ambience despite the fact that this is a storefront in a little strip mall. The background music is usually pretty hip too. We've been here as a couple and in larger groups and the quality of the service and food never falters. They are always happy to see you and they seem to do at least as much carry-out business as dining-in.
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Elizabeth H.

Yummy. I love when I find a good sushi delivery place, especially when the spicy tuna is spicy and delicious! The food came very quickly and was packaged with care ... we will order again!
(4)
Alexis H.

Wow, every time I think I've found "that" sushi place, I manage to find another one that takes the cake. As of last night, Dib is one of my favorite sushi places in the city. Not only was the fish extremely fresh, but their prices were decent and their maki rolls were so delicious. I had the Una-Q maki and the Ebi Tempura maki. The rolls were simple, but the flavor was rich and they both were fantastic. Total cost: $12. My friend had Dib's Sushi Supreme, which is a sampler platter of 9 pieces of nigiri along with spicy tuna maki. The presentation, even in the take out container, was beautiful. Total cost: $20. Although I did not have any, Dib also serves a small variety of Thai options including curries and standard dishes like Pad Thai and Thai Fried Rice. The seating area is tiny and I hear it's hard to get into on the weekends, but weekdays are a sure thing and takeout is always a good choice if you live in the neighborhood.
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Anne V.

I first found this place on Grubhub one freezing Thursday night. I've never ordered sushi for delivery and was surprised at how delicious it was (not to mention that it only took 30 minutes to arrive!) So, Sunday night rolls around and we're in the mood for sushi again. Why not actually dine in? The place is tiny and it was really packed but what impressed me was how quiet and courteous the other diners were. I can't stand being surrounded by loud obnoxious people but the noise level was nil . . .even though the place is so small! I would definitely eat here again the next time I'm in Chitown.
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Jatin R.

A cozy little place in uptown, serving good sushi and thai food. The folks running Dibs do an excellent job in creating a very serene and stylish ambiance inspite of such a small area. The staff are very polite and helpful. They have a variety of Sushi, Maki, Thai dishes but unfortunately no alcohol (I confirmed and they mentioned that they don't have a liquor serving license) but you could get a bottle of wine from a nearby store (if you wanted to). Some of my favorite dishes there are the Hawaiian and Chicken Fried rice, Panang Chicken, Shrimp Tempura and Green Thai Curry Chicken. I must say that I am very impressed by the Chef's presentation of the dish. For dishes that may not be as good as the others, the presentation of the dish is nothing short of wow! I am a regular here and a big Thai food fan. I have tried most of their dishes and I've always left Dib pretty satisfied. Hope you enjoy there too!
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Jason K.

This tiny little BYOB place offers great sushi at reasonable prices...something you can't find almost anywhere in the city. We went there on Saturday and immediately fell in love with the intimate atmosphere and bare bones decor. What they lack in wall decorations, they make up for with an extensive Sushi menu. We shared some spicy tuna rolls along with a roll called "Chicago Crazy" and one other that I can't recall. Loved them all. There aren't very many tables at this place, so I'd suggest getting there early on the weekends to get a table (no reservations). Total bill. 21 bucks before tip. Can't beat that! We'll be back here with friends very soon.
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Yan X.

Very small, cute place that's good for both raw and cooked foods. It's great that they have a parking lot though small. Yes, the area is a little shady but after a day of accessories shopping at the wholesale/retail Korean stores nearby, this is a great oasis.
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cat S.

Living close to this reasturant and passing it several times, I have always wanted to try it and so finally I grab a gal pal, bottle of white zin and headed there after work Monday night. DiB is a BYOB and usually you have to ask for glasses and a cooler for it, but they brought one over right away which was nice. THis place is nice, but very cute and comfortable. You can tell they hit up IKEA for most of their decoration needs. Okay, so the food. Delicious. I got the Pad See-ew and an unagi roll, The Pad See-ew was good, but the roll was delicious! Really, probably the best Unagi roll i have had in the city. My friend got the pad thai and a spicy tuna roll. Now, her pad thai was pretty good, but the noodles were different from ones i have seen before. It looked more like speghetti, but it wasn't. Still good though. And her spicy tuna roll? Well, it was SPICY. Im a whimp when it comes to spice so Im not a fair judge of this, but my friend can handle her spice and this blew her away. The flavoring was delicious, however it was a little too spicy...made it hard to enjoy. The roll was large and stuff with a lot of minced tuna. The prices were fair as well. The Pad See-ew and thai was both $7 (great deal!), the unagi roll was $6 and the too splcy roll was $5. We like to sit and gab for hours after eating and they didnt try to push us out at all. Which was nice and left me both socially and tastefully satisfied.
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Bill C.

Cute little place on Lawrence just east of the Red Line...Gyoza is fantastic, so is the Garlic Chicken....fantastic sushi for all...only complaint: the waiters don't understand the concept of filling water glasses....fast delivery too!
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Christyn R.

Delicious. My new favorite place for Thai food. Their sauce that came with their spring rolls was to die for! I am looking forward to returning here for the sushi.
(5)
Mark H.

The food at DIB is some of the best Thai food you can find. The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and so are their owners "Thai" and "Bom." We started going there when they first opened (when our now 6 year old was a baby) and she and her little sister have pretty much grown up eating there. They and the staff are very family friendly. We love the Thai and Japanese dishes... and the Thai Custard desert is to die for. And they deliver!
(5)
Maria W.

I love the curries and the rolls are excellent! Good prices and good attitude.
(4)
James R.

Get the Crispy Green Chicken Curry....SO gooooood
(5)
Mindy S.

I was told the crab rangoon here was really good, and guess what - it is REALLY good!! Not as much fried dough on the outside as usual, and the inside just tastes so yummy. ok, I'm ready to go back for more!! The basil chicken entree was also very good. The sushi was alright, but the special rolls are pretty small for the price, even if the crispy cheese one I had was very good. But $12 for 5 pieces - not such a bargain. But the place is cute, it's BYOB and the crab rangoon is really good...yeah, I'll be back!
(3)
Scott C.

For sushi delivery, this place was fantastic. They even threw in free miso! Everything looked and tasted great. Waaaay better than Levache.
(4)
Ryan J.

this place is wonderful. i typically stick to the thai stuff, but they do it well. most of the people i have brought that order sushi are pleased as well. byob, nice staff, cute tiny little place that is never too busy. yay for them!
(4)
Tara P.

Perfectly serviceable little BYO neighborhood sushi place. Not too creative, but everything is tasty and affordable and the service is good.
(3)
Maegen R.

I like a good curry...and dib delivers every time. BYOB!
(3)
Shane H.

Really....this probably stuck out because it looked good among an area that doesn't really have much as far as decent restaurants. I stopped in and the decor was nice. The place was tiny and had a stale feel to it. The rolls were expensive but not much to get excited about. Don't get me wrong, I would eat it again if you bought it for me. But to see this place was great is not something I am prepared to do at this point. So don't even try to make me!!!! *shakes fist*
(3)
Elizabeth B.

We order thai food from Dib all the time. They always say 45 minutes, but it never takes more than 20 -- usually 15. Delicious, good quality, friendly service, and fast delivery. We love this Uptown gem!
(5)
Cat B.

This place totally sticks out on Lawrence among all of the other buildings. I noticed this place the few times that I recently got off the drive to go home. Yesterday, in the afternoon, my friend was driving me home and we both had mentioned that we were a little hungry. When we passed here, I said...let's go in and check it out. The decor is really cute. And the design is simple. It looks like it could have been on one of those design shows. The presentation of the food is really unique too. Seaweed salad served in vase-like glasses. The sushi is good. Not, outstanding, but good. We only had a couple of simple rolls. The sushi wasn't rolled tight enough to hold together completely, but I recently learned that there the way the sushi is rolled is indicative of how experienced the chef is and that too tight is not good, but I don't know about too loose. The staff was nice and it is inexpensive. BYOB right now. And they deliver. I will likely stick to some of my other favorites in this neighborhood, but I will go back to try some different rolls.
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Greg G.

First review in a few years now, been busy as hell with RobotCity Workshop. (we have reviews here too--please check them out!)Anyways, I felt compelled to say a word about this place for awhile now. The food is great--get a few sushi rolls to start and then order one of the Thai dishes--the basil or garlic chicken is hard to beat-just spicy enough! It's BYOB which saves you a few $$$ . It's small, but in a good, cozy kind of way. There is an employee that totally gets the music for the place. He is usually on a laptop in a corner playing this cool, atmospheric -jazz vibe. It really put me in the mood to zone out , chill, eat and want to get back home with my date! Thanks man! Whoever you are--you got the Barry White touch! Parking in the lot in front if you can get it , otherwise there is metered parking on Lawerence that is not hard to find--unless there is a show at the Aragon. Try Parking on Broadway if you don't mind the walk. Great place, I would say 4 stars but give it 2 stars for my review = keep it for yourself ;-)
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Jasper N.

good food, for the price and location. the service is slow and impersonal, but that is certainly reflected in the prices. i live just down the street, so i'm glad to see a place like this in uptown...we need more of these!! byob, also. check it out if you're passing by...don't make this a destination.
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David S.

fantastic. i had the musamun curry and my friend ordered several sushi rolls. i had my doubts about a restaurant that served Thai and sushi, but all was excellent. good service, reasonably priced. get there early as the place gets rather crowded.
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Jocelyn P.

I love Thai but absolutely hated Pad Thai, a popular and traditional dish, until I walked into Dib. They made me a huge fan, as I have requested this dish about three days in a row! Girls, when it is 'that time of the month' and need to settle those outrageous cravings... look no further! I am simply amazed by the quality of the food and the elegant feel to a casual dining area. It is an appropriate atmosphere for a date yet one can feel comfortable enough in flip-flops and a white-T. I was taken back by their unique cutlery and was informed that it traveled all the way from Thailand. Their lunch specials are filling and wallet friendly. All of your favorite combinations for under $10!
(5)
c e.

love this place. byob. reasonably priced. great space--cozy, but spacious with wall to wall windows. delicious sushi, especially vegetarian sushi (for my hubby).
(5)
Lauren B.

I ordered take out here one time and the sushi was delicious. I was not a fan of the crab rangoon though (too much celery and wayyyy too creamy). The rolls however were good, considering they were so reasonably priced. There are plenty of other good sushi places in the city I would prefer over this....
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Rice D.

Good overall, somewhere between a three and four stars. I went with three though because the sushi was really quite aweful. It was actually hard to eat. The tuna in the tuna roll seemed to be processed into almost a paste-like consistancy, which combined with the room-temperature presentation of it made me almost feel like I was guaranteed to get a foodbourne illness. However, the pad thai was delicious and the chicken with peanut sauce was amazing. It was served very fancy in almost a 3-d sculpture-like presentation which after the sushi appetizer really blew me away. Nobody would argue that it's the best asian food in the area, but maybe it's worth a try if you find a $50 bill and crave thai food. So I just realized that the variety of tuna sushi I ordered is traditionally processed. Although I will never order that particular type of sushi again, the rest of it is great, and I upped my rating to four stars. This place is especially good for lunch too.
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Cam B.

I ordered several different types of rolls from Dib. I was not at all impressed. I would say it's average at best. The prices weren't bad. I would say try somewhere else for Japanese.
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Kyle D.

so nicole and i just got food from here. it didnt even take an hour. the food was amazing. i got chicken teryaki. they gave me 2 breasts of chicken and they were grilled perfectly. i also got a small salad and potatoe salad(but im anti vegi so i didnt taste them. im sure they were good though) i also got some steamed rice which was well normal steamed rice but over all this place was great. im so ordering from here again.
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Karen C.

Still really like this place. Their curry dishes are amazing!
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Rebecca B.

Overall, the sushi was decent. Ingredients were very fresh, but the proportions were way off. Our Santa Fe roll was basically all iceberg lettuce. The two spicy rolls we ordered were delicious, due to their spicy sauce. It was, however, very overpowering, and all we tasted was the sauce. Might give it a try again sometime, but I don't see it becoming a staple of our weekend dining-out.
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eun c.

can't really beat their lunch prices. verrrry affordable and tasty. i go there all the time.
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cici b.

Whether you want delicious sushi or hot thai food at a very reasonable price, Dib is the place to be! Love their drunken noodles, special maki, and everything! BYOB helps keep the bill low - my husband and I enjoyed dinner last night for only $26! The wait staff are very nice and friendly; this is my favorite neighborhood restaurant.
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Geoffrey L.

Went by myself for a quick dinner. Two other tables in the restaurant and they tried sticking me in the corner against the wall. When I pointed to a better table they said "we have a reservation for 10 people there soon". Fine- I get that- but by the time I left 45 min later- there was no res. for 10. So I'm already pissed. Ordered steak terriyaki and a shrimp maki. The piece of shrimp was very small so basically paid 7 dollars for a roll of rice and cucumber. The steak was the worst part- the quality of beef they use is so cheap I could not chew it- it was that tough. Pass this place up. They need to work on their game a bit.
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penny h.

i really liked the place. the service was very nice and the food was good. a bit expensive but i would go there again b/c i think it was worth it.
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Grant M.

We ordered takeout for the first time from this place and had a great meal. The food was fresh and flavorful. We had pad Thai, crab Rangoon, egg rolls and a basil chicken dish. Literally all were outstanding. Next time we will order sushi. We really enjoyed the meal and also found the workers very friendly.
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Mare C.

Dib -- What's with the small portions, this isn't wartime...so then why are you rationing meals? This is the perfect place if you're fine with food that is portion-controlled and the server is more concerned with filling those stupid plastic cups with soy sauce than giving you good customer service. BTW, she was right next to me (it's a small restaurant) doing this busy work while I was trying to eat my mini-meal! Dib, we're not all on a macrobiotic diet, some of us actually want to eat filling meals. And Miss Server didn't make things better by giving me Thai iced coffee overflowing with an enormous amount of ice. So what did I do you ask? I scooped out most of the ice, only to find the drink was half full and then gently interrupted her side job (with the little plastic cups) that she was so intent on filling. On a side note, I found it interesting the ice water I requested only had a few measly ice cubes in it...I guess they were rationed too! Honestly, I think she was shocked that I asked her to do a little more than she usually does. I think good customer service was a foreign notion to her, or maybe an afterthought? Anyways the meal, the lunch version of chicken teriyaki (one piece) and assorted tempura, mini salad and sticky rice was so so...just not a go-go!
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Elizabeth W.

I was told to try this place for the sushi and for the closeness to where I work. Honestly, I was disappointed. I paid $40 for sushi and only ate/really liked about $12 worth. I loved the Philly roll and ate the miso soup. I also ordered a spicy crunchy tuna roll and a spicy tuna hand roll and I was not impressed. I really wanted to like Dib's sushi and give a great review but I didn't like it at all. I've been eating sushi for a long time and it's become my favorite cuisine so I like to think that I'm a pretty good taste tester for sushi. I ordered it through delivery.com and had it delivered to my apartment. It was here within 20 minutes of ordering which is pretty standard for sushi orders so I'll say the service was great.
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Brandon T.

I just got home and starting eating my fried rice when I found a cockroach in the dish and promptly threw up. I was a regular here for the past four years and am sad to report this disgusting thing that happened. Needless to say, I alerted the health department and will never be eating there again. Be warned.
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Dana G.

Great neighborhood spot. The food is always fresh and tasty and the prices are reasonable. So glad to have this within walking distance of my apartment. It is always our go-to spot on nights when we don't want to cook. Massaman curry is our favorite.
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Andre W.

I had high hopes for this place which is why I decided to come here recently and not to mention some good friends of mine have given this place decent reviews...its also a 10 min walk from me and I love sushi! Its BYOB FYI! Not a big place but i works and they have a parking lot which is good for drivers that do not feel like looking for a parking space or paint the meters/pay box. We started with a seaweed salad which was good and had a nice presentation. For the entree we got 2 rolls each. Crunchy Spicy Tuna - some of the wist I ever had...very rice heavy and just not good Rainbow Roll - pretty decent Dragon Roll- The best out of the 4 Tom Yum Maki - Pretty good The staff here were very nice...would come back but may try the thai food and the sashimi
(3)
Gail T.

This is a hidden gem in my neighborhood. I try something new every time and I've loved everything. Very well priced and byob. Private atmosphere, I highly recommend it!
(5)
Lindsey A.

We have ordered from Dib a number of times. In fact, it was our go-to spot for decent thai and sushi up until we discovered Indie Cafe, which is better-tasting food during a similar delivery time window. Having stuck with Indie for the past few years, we decided to give Dib another chance... and, sadly, I'll be going back to Indie. Dib is fast, which is a huge plus, but then again, we live within a mile or so of the restaurant, so distance really doesn't really factor. We ordered: tofu pad thai, tofu fried rice, shrimp and veggie tempura and a free order of edamame came with. Despite showing up at our doortstep less than 30 minutes after we ordered, our noodles and rice were gummy. Blobs of noodles stuck together in what was one, large gelatin-like mass. The rice was so overcooked it looked bloated with water. Flavors for both were OK, but the texture threw it all to Hell. The tempura was fine - the dipping sauce was the star there - and you can't really mess up edamame, so that was a-ok. But, overall, I think I'll stick with my other noodle, sushi and rice joint.
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Morganne B.

Pretty good spot for a filling sushi lunch. The lunch specials are a great deal and the fish I've ordered has always tasted fresh. The scallop sashimi is great here and a pretty big portion. I always start with their garden salad with ginger dressing--the strawberries and orange slices are a nice touch but the salad could use more dressing. Cucumber salad is refreshing too. I always try to steal a bite of whatever cooked thai dish that my boyfriend is having. Oh! The tom kha soup is pretty solid here as well. The service can be hit or miss but you forget about it once the food arrives. Its also BYOB.
(4)
Lauren B.

The texture of the rice was really off-putting for me; the rice had a similar consistency of tapioca pudding. The ambiance was fine; they do not serve alcohol so keep that in mind. There is a liquor store very close by (JJ Peppers). Although the sushi was not up to the quality I would prefer, the other Thai dishes, soups and appetizers were delicious. The waitstaff is also very friendly and accommodating.
(3)
Jessica W.

I work next door and really enjoy Din for lunch. Lunch specials are great. Modern and clean environment. Service can be a tad slow.
(3)
Mat M.

Dib - what a cute place, nestled in the heart of Uptown off Lawrence Avenue. I stopped in here a couple weeks ago - since I live nearby and have heard many good things about this place. Firstly, I should mention that I'm not a sushi-eater, so I opted for a Thai dish - so my review is based on that. The service and decor are both great and proximity to my house really cannot be matched. My friend and I had edamame to start which was tasty. I had the Panang Curry - and my friend a teriyaki dish. The curry itself was really tasty - but the chicken was a bit off for me. My friend liked his dish, but wasn't in love either. I will give them another shot - but love my Thai Aroma and Pennies Noodles.
(3)
Ameer A.

Good sushi, the rolls are a little small, we came when it was half off, we got 8 rolls and ended up paying 45 or something so price is good when half off.
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Jack H.

The service here never comes with a smile, the food is pretty good (but there's nothing here that you can't find a better version of somewhere else), and while the decor is nice, I don't think it's particularly well cleaned (there has been the same mysterious looking stain on one of the bench seats for about a year). On the plus side: the lunch special is a pretty good value, they have a free parking, and you can order online. Overall, it's fine, but there are better options out there
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Mira V.

OMG tried their creamy crab roll with soft shell crab. This was fantastic and tasty. I also love their crunchy shrimp roll and had their spicy crunchy tuna and salmon. Both were equally well prepared and had amazing flair on the plate. Our server was friendly and got our rolls out to us in a timely manner. I do miss the old interior design of Dib. It looked better a couple of years ago. The newer interior is a bit hodge podge on design but the food delivers great quality at a nice price. Keep up the good work.
(4)
Pari P.

There is a new trend of sushi restaurants offering both Thai and Japanese cuisine. Sounds odd but these places are run and owned by Thai people many of which have worked in a Japanese restaurant prior. Dib is adding to the trend offering both Thai staples and Japanese maki rolls in the heart of Uptown. Located conveniently across from the Aragon ballroom, Dib's trendy and clean interior is refreshing. Rather than your mom and pop shop hole in the wall that you expect of Uptown, Dib stands out with the modern and hip interior. The menu has classics from both cuisines but the prices were the most surprising since they offer lunch specials every day till 2:30pm and lower prices on sushi. You can get a spicy tuna roll for only $4. Surprisingly, the Thai food was forgettable. On the other hand, service was great and the sushi was the real deal. The sashimi pieces were huge and thick and the chili crab roll was a great fusion between Japanese and Thai flavors. Dib has a great start but should work on offering more dishes and maki rolls that fuse the two cuisines. Otherwise, there are plenty of other better Thai and Japanese restaurants within the area.
(3)
Daisy M.

Not a fan. Tried some of the popular sushi items grub hub recommended and honestly I think a couple of them tasted like cardboard. My boyfriend's shrimp pad thai was tasteless. Otherwise, very speedy delivery.
(2)
Hannah H.

There is a small parking lot, so parking was very easy. The restaurant itself was a small cozy one with contemporary design. The menu itself was somewhat extensive, and there were definitely some Thai dishes. I ordered green tea for my beverage. To start off with, my friend and I had the gyozas as well as the crab rangoon. The gyozas were steamed, and came with a soy sauce/vinegar. The crab rangoon were nice and crispy and came with a side of a sweet sauce that complemented well. For the main entrees, we shared the Spider and the Crunch Spicy Tuna roll as well as the Hawaiian fried rice. The Spider roll was very wet and there were limited amount of fried soft crab within. The Crunch Spicy Tuna roll, on the other hand was quite spicy, and good for any spice lovers out there. The Hawaiian fried rice had a nice coating of soy sauce, and the cashews as well as the slices of pineapple and the slivers of mango added somewhat of an interesting touch. We also shared a banana wonton dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Just a note: be care of the fried wonton as they can be very sharp! The banana itself was quite ripe and the vanilla ice cream was delicious and creamy. +crab rangoon +Hawaiian fried rice
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Dobri D.

Great little joint! Good service, really good food, and they deliver. Sushi is generic, but good enough for the average Joe. Kitchen items are well prepared, and just above what you would expect from a place like this. Some of my favorites are the Gyoza, Combination Tempura, Tom Kha, Yakisoba. The Salmon Butter is next on the list of things to try :-)
(5)
Karli P.

Ordered for the first time on grubhub. Everything was delicious; pad thai, crab ragoon (the best I've had!) And sant feel Maki. I have no complaints! This might become my regular thai restaurant to order from. delivery didn't take to long either! All in all, great first time experience.
(5)
Katie L.

I love the sushi, basil fried rice, and crab rangoon. The waitstaff is kind and prompt, and there is rarely a wait for a table. It's BYOB. Not a fan of the pad thai. Take-out/delivery is not as good as dining in. Not sure why.
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Bill O R.

The restaurant is on a busy street. It took a while to get there during rush hour. Prime location and fortunately to my surprise there is a large parking lot. Hawaiian Fried Rice was overcooked, the rice was hard. I would go back to the restaurant to order the Chili Crab Maki it was very tasty and creatively presented. I loved the spicy crab paste. The Tom Yum Maki Roll was a disappointment. It sounded so good.. shrimp, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, jalapeÃ±o topped with shrimp paste and lime juice but the shrimp was rubbery. Thai iced tea was good.
(3)
Deb D.

This is my new go-to place for pad thai delivery. The chicken pad thai was great. I usually fiddle around with re-seasoning when I get delivery, but it was seasoned perfectly. Nice amount of chicken that was well-cooked. Sushi - meh. Like another reviewer, I found the texture of the rice off-putting. It was gummy, almost chewy. But the rolls were tasty enough and I managed to get past the texture. The delivery was speedy, about half the time quoted on GrubHub. The delivery guy was very sweet and friendly - definitely worth a nice tip. Overall, it was good food at a good price.
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Kate N.

I order delivery from here fairly frequently. It's by no means the best sushi in the world, but it is always reliable and exactly what you expect. Decent quality fish, decent rolls, quick delivery. And the lunch specials are a really good deal (though delivery minimum is high enough that you have to order with a friend or have an extra meal for later).
(4)
Brian S.

Awesome food, great price! I try to order from here once a week! And delivery is super fast!
(5)
Michael K.

Good sushi rolls and options for those that dislike seafood. The service was decent, but the wait was slightly longer than I would prefer. There were no chop sticks which threw me off. All in all I'd eat there again.
(3)
Lara T.

How can you beat a place that is a. BYOB, b. has a parking lot, and c. makes good food? I was really impressed with Dib. It was our first time there and was immediately impressed with the clean, contemporary feel in there. It's not a large restaurant by any means, very "neighborhoody" if anything. It's nice to have the option of sushi or Thai. I'm not the biggest sushi fan, so I went with the infamous Drunken Noodle. Dib did it justice in that the vegetables were fresh and the portion was plentiful. My friends' sushi plates were GORGEOUS, almost too pretty to eat. Major props for presentation.
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Alex B.

In my experience, Asian restaurants that claim to specialize in more than one cuisine often disappoint. I'm always wary of Thai/Indian restaurants or Vietnamese/Chinese restaurants because usually they are very good at one... not so much the other. Dib is a fabulous exception. As a Japanese/Thai restaurant, I cannot honestly say which one they do better. The sushi is not only good, but original. The Thai portion of the menu is extensive and authentic. I've always been impressed with efficient, personable service. I would highly recommend Dib as a good, convenient meal before a show at the Aragon or Riv.
(4)
Gwen D.

What's not to love about a BYOB with delicious curry packed with flavor? For less than $10, I can make two meals out of a single bowl--well, at least partially because their curries are too spicy to down in a single sitting, but I'm still singing praise! (No complaints about the potstickers or edamame, either.)
(4)
Oana A.

This is my go-to lunch spot. Great food, great service.
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Mariella A.

So my husband and I usually eat at Indie for Sushi and Thai. We finally decided to try Dibs since it is so much closer. We ordered sushi and Chicken Satay, and it was delicious. Nice big portions and very fresh. The only thing that was subpar was their miso soup. Other than that, everything was great. Another plus was that it was not super crowded , and my husband and I did not feel like we had to sit really close to others the way we do at Indy or Coast. We will add this restaurant to one of our usual spots.
(5)
Natalie H.

Hands down the best Thai I've had anywhere. Now that I have ventured out and tried so different places, nothing compares! Pad Thai is my go to and I always get a Thai iced coffee. Crispy chicken dish is amazing and the sushi is awesome too. Great presentation of food and I always have enough for another meal. And it's byob, I LOVE DIB!!
(5)
Kristen H.

What a cute little place! The only reason I am giving it four stars is because I only had a small lunch and do not want to jump the gun until the next time I return. Upon arrival, we were instantly greeted. The restaurant is small but cozy and there is a moderately sized sushi bar in the middle of the restaurant. Service was kind and attentive. I ordered a cup of the miso soup and an asparagus tempura maki roll. I love that they have original and creative vegetarian sushi rolls. The miso soup was about average and the asparagus tempura was outstanding! Just an FYI, usually one roll of sushi satisfies me, but their roll was quite small (5 pieces), but the pieces were tiny, so probably ordering two rolls would suffice. My friend ordered the lunch special, which comes with an entrÃ©e, soup, and a small portion from an appetizer. Her pad thai looked absolutely phenomenal. Next time I am in the area, that will be on my to-do-list!
(4)
Y M.

Driver got pulled over which stalled our food over an hour. We kept calling to check on the wait time, however they never explained what happened and kept us waiting and wondering. When we finally got our food, the sushi smelled like it was going bad and our chopsticks were broken. I'm disappointed in Dib and I'm seriously afraid that I might wake up with food poisoning. Wish me luck...
(1)
Elizabeth A.

My boyfriend and I live in Uptown and love sushi and this has become our go to place. We go here at least one a month and rarely are we even remotely disappointed. The sushi is good and well priced. We're here at least once a month (usually more often) which should say a lot. :)
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Address : 1025 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL, 60640
Phone (773) 561-0200
Website https://www.dibchicago.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 10

Specialities

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

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Dib

1025 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640

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