Kung Pao Kung Pao

Stir-fried chicken with peanuts, chili peppers, and vegetables in a savory and spicy sauce.

Wok N Fire S Barrington

Wok N Fire S Barrington

100 West Higgins RoadUnit J-30, South Barrington, United States

Wine • Asian • Healthy • Bar-lounge


"First off, we were seated at what I think was the bar area or near it. Whatever that was, it was very dim and hard to read the menu. There wasn't any direct light over our table. Apparently that section was understaffed, let alone, maybe it was the whole restaurant that was understaffed. Our server kept apologizing for the wait of our food, which took what felt longer than expected, yet our appetizer and beverages did come out promptly. When the food was finally served, the rice was dry, one dish was a little cold, but the biggest problem of all was that two of the dishes ordered wasn't supposed to be spicy, yet, they were. The server apologized for that and had the cooks remake them. One dish came back fixed and the other came back spicy, still. One member of our party had to leave early, so we wanted to box everything and go right when those remade dishes came back and asked if we could just box everything up, and our server told us to wait, that he was helping the bartender and they have 20 tables. We were doing a lot of waiting by that point, so one of us went to the bar to get boxes to wrap our food. Then the server noticed and apologized again and tried to help with the cleanup. At that point we just wanted to go. Personally, because of all what was going down, and the fact that my dish was one of the last to be served, I didn't get much time to enjoy my meal. Can't say if I'd ever return. Understandably, it's the holiday season, but knowing that, a restaurant should have enough staff to cover for business, otherwise don't accommodate for more people than servers can handle."

Bistro Chen

Bistro Chen

10 E Miner St, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA, 60004-6012, United States

Cafés • Sushi • Bistro • Chinese


"If I could give this place 10 stars, I absolutely would! My husband is a vegetarian, and I have strict medical instructions to reduce my sugar and simple starch intake. Bistro Chen offers a fantastic variety of tofu dishes, and they even provide brown rice upon request for their sushi items. Their Dim Sum is the best in the suburbs! We especially love their Chinese broccoli, which can be steamed or stir-fried based on your preference. It is always incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection. The stir-fried baby bok choy is also highly recommended. If you're in the know, make sure to try the Ong Choy when it’s available. This water hyacinth might sound exotic, but there’s no need to be intimidated. Its flavor is a delightful blend between kale and spinach, and it's simply stir-fried with a hint of garlic for the perfect taste. Another must-try vegetable is the Sichuan green beans. The chef skillfully incorporates Sichuan peppercorns along with red chilies, garlic, and other ingredients, creating a depth of flavor that enhances the crisp-tender string beans. We’ve become so addicted to them that we order this dish every time we visit. Additionally, their sushi is incredibly fresh, generously portioned, and perfectly balanced between rice and fish. Their sushi rolls are creative, fun, and above all, DELICIOUS! The waitstaff is friendly and attentive, always happy to answer any questions we have about the availability of certain dishes. We can’t wait to return!"