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Big Bowl-Lincolnshire

4.5
4.5
2632 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese
Using the freshest and highest quality ingredients and starting from scratch are the only ways to authentically prepare Asian cuisine. At Big Bowl, we make our own curries and roast our own chilies and spices, which are ground daily to prepare a variety of our signature dishes. Our menu features Chinese favorites like Kung Pao Chicken, Prime Beef & Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Pineapple Shrimp and Slow Roasted Barbecue Pork Fried Rice, along with Thai specialties like Panang Curry Chicken, Vegetable & Tofu Pad Thai and Red Hot Pepper Chicken Noodles. Whether its sweet or spicy, rice or noodles, Chinese or Thai that you are craving, our menu has it all.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Thai

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (847) 808-8880

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    We offer party platters and group share menu to go packages for carryout and delivery. Please ask to speak with a manager and they will be happy to assist.

  • Private party facilities

    Big Bowl is the perfect venue to host a social or business event. Please contact Laura or Grace to discuss availability and menu options at 312-589-7001 or via email at bigbowlparties@leye.com.

  • Private party contact

    Laura Nessel & Grace Terzakis: (888) 309-8408

  • Neighborhood

    Lincolnshire

  • Cross street

    Millwaukee Ave and Aptakisic

  • Parking details

    We have a shared lot and we offer valet for $4.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Chinese

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

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  1. RegNB

    Chicago

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Delicious food, great service, perfect atmosphere. My husband & I rated our meals a ten. Looking forward to go back soon.

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  2. Simsmom

    Chicago

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. One of my favorite places to go.

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  3. Mylittlestudent

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had reservations and got seated as soon as we arrived. We were served wine and then dinner. Both were excellent. The server went out of his way to help us. The restaurant was rather loud, but it wasn’t unpleasant. It’s a lovely restaurant with great food.

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  4. HowardK

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service are excellent. Because of the pandemic, they no longer have the self service stir fry bar, but the does not lessen the enjoyability of the food ordered from the menu.

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  5. JanS

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Big Bowl never disappoints. We love the Gluten Free Chicken Pad Thai and Orange Chicken. They have a good gluten free menu and fun drinks. Love it every time we go!

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  6. rogerw

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience3
    Food was great as always. To say our server ignored us is not an exaggeration. While I get she was new, that's on the management of Big Bowl as she should have been fully trained before waiting on tables. Totally ruined our dinner. We are long-time Lettuce Silver rewards members and we are done with Lettuce Entertain You locations for awhile if not for good. This is the third poor service experience we've had in a row. The management of Big Bowl and all of Lettuce needs to realize that their customers are important.

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  7. MarkH

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The four of us all had great meals and our server was great as well.

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  8. RoniL

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Our drinks were poorly made and didn’t taste right, but they were remade and were ok. My usual dish was tasteless without a hint at garlic. I’m not in a hurry to return

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  9. ChiHockeyEpicurean

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Big Bowl is not a traditional Chinese restaurant, but it has fairly good food  and can be counted on for quality, consistency, and value. It is not cheap, but everything is good, fresh, and well prepared. The Dan Dan noodle appetizer was very tasty, and the portion was certainly big enough for two people to share. The daily special salmon was very well prepared and tasty, and the chicken curry had a good portion of well prepared chicken in a very tasty, and spicy, curry sauce. In terms of ambience, we noted that the music played had nothing to do with Asia or Asian music, and it sometimes felt as if we were in a traditional American diner or bar. However, the service was very good. Food and drinks were delivered promptly and the water glass was kept filled throughout no complaints there All in all, Big Bowl met expectations, and served the purpose well. We enjoyed our night out.

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  10. AliR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was very good and the waiter excellent !!!

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  11. Bettyboop

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lemongrass Salmon was the best I ever ate! Never disappointed

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  12. Happy

    Chicago

    164 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    164 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time here. Both times were OUTSTANDING. Can’t wait to go back. Servings are sizable and prices are very reasonable. Thanks

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  13. Mike

    Houston

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food and service were great. Highly recommend

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  14. LOVETOEATOUT

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Thanks for fantastic shrimp summer rolls,best ever shrimp pad Thai,shrimp teriyaki fried rice,and hibiscus tea and strawberry cheesecake..and great service from long time waiter wil v…14 plus year employee..shrimp were firm,large and very tasty ..🍤🤭👍🏻☘️😉

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service reserving ahead of time. Was there on a Saturday night and not as saturated as the other locations in the Chicagoland area. Will be back

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  16. Beee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience1
    Quality of food has gone down a lot, poor quality of shrimp now. Directly behind the booth I sat in employees were placing to go order bags the entire meal, I could literally turn around and grab bags of food. Pretty inconsiderate place for an to-go station. Our server was nice but forgot to ring in part of the order and rang it in after we asked where it was. I took dessert home, went in for a bite and felt something stringy… spit out my bite and had a medium length brown hair in my mouth. Eww. ( I am platinum blonde) I threw out the dessert. Lettuce concepts have made a turn for the worst.

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  17. MichaelK

    Chicago

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service! Very personable server.

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  18. aunt

    Chicago

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was great, our server was also great. When we checked in the young man who took our name was more concerned about his workers around him . I tried to ask him a question and his comment was, I have no idea, instead of trying to get me a answer.

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  19. LisaA

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was outstanding! Service was great. We had a delightful waitress who made our dinner experience especially enjoyable and made our birthday celebration festive.

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  20. Bqafs

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Great service! Beautiful dessert brought for a birthday. Gluten free food was very underwhelming especially for the price.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The coconut lemongrass salmon with spinach was so delicious!!!

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  22. Smzb

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    One dish was spicer than I was told it was. I’m sensitive to spice.

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  23. LFLocal

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Surcharge is optional but offensive from this large successful corporation

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and drinks! Everything is always so good! The crab Rangoon appetizer is one of my absolute favorites.

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  25. AmandaQ

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    They were greatly understaffed. Our waitress was kind and we were understanding that it wasn’t her fault but it shouldn’t take 30 minutes to get drinks from the bar and food took over an hour.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We arrived early, but they were able to get us in. The restaurant week special was no bargain at all. Food was good, but not as outstanding as we have had before.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Food quality was very poor. Ordered shrimp. They were stalled.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Stuck in a back room when there were open tables in bar and dining room area even with a reservation. Gabby was fabulous

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious! Loved our waiter and a very enjoyable experience!

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  30. Healthygal

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food is delicious and cooked to order. Antonio was an excellent server.

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  31. Lichard

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was moderately priced but absolutely delicious. Went for date night but definitely a place we’d take the kids

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  32. JEANETTEF

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Celebrating Easter. Great food. Our server was awesome at the booths by the bar.

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  33. WhiteStone8

    Chicago

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    An overall good meal. Food wasn't as flavorful as in the past but still really good.

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  34. SK312

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    We basically saw our server twice, one to take our order and the second to bring us our food. Thank god we didn't order anything spicy because there would have been nothing to wash it down from. She ended up with 3 other tables around us and never once did she look at our table or follow up if everything was ok. We had to flag her down to get drinks and the check. Unexpectedly bad service tonight.

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  35. DanB

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    My husband and I went there for a birthday lunch. Food, service, and ambience was great! However, it’s just not worth the price anymore. They’ve gotten too expensive. On top of that they continue to charge an additional 3% “pandemic fee” on your bill (it’s called something else now). This fee doesn’t go to the wait staff or the restaurant .., but to Lettuce Entertain You corporate. Even with a $15 gift certificate our lunch was still $70+ and that did not include alcohol.

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  36. dougj

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Appetizers were very good, peanut egg rolls, calamari, pot stickers. Entree Chicken Pad Thai was average compared to other restaurants and the Mongolian Beef seemed to have an inordinate level of sodium “MSG”?

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  37. BillK

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Been coming to big bowl since it opened. Hint. Needs to be remodeled. It’s time. Food good but place is getting old. For some reason the condiments include bf the chili sauce has not returned to the tables. And the self service area seems to be permanently gone. Why?

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall food was great. But my order was unusually hot.

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  39. fudkrittik57

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    You must try the Spicy Shrimp Soup! Spicy broth with jalapenos make this soup very tasty. We also enjoyed the veggie and chicken pot stickers and Chicken Pad Thai. Delicious "healthyish" food! Thanks to our server Tom who was attentive and helpful.

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  40. SusanW

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience2
    Food it consistently delicious and servers are friendly and seem to like what they are doing. Our server was super busy with a large table, and we were still fine.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Big Bowl-Lincolnshire using the Order Online button. Big Bowl-Lincolnshire also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 808-8880.

Big Bowl-Lincolnshire is rated 4.5 stars by 2632 OpenTable diners.

Big Bowl-Lincolnshire does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Big Bowl-Lincolnshire

215 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Millwaukee Ave and Aptakisic

  • Neighborhood

    Lincolnshire

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Thai

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    We have a shared lot and we offer valet for $4.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (847) 808-8880

  • Catering

    We offer party platters and group share menu to go packages for carryout and delivery. Please ask to speak with a manager and they will be happy to assist.

  • Private party facilities

    Big Bowl is the perfect venue to host a social or business event. Please contact Laura or Grace to discuss availability and menu options at 312-589-7001 or via email at bigbowlparties@leye.com.

  • Private party contact

    Laura Nessel & Grace Terzakis: (888) 309-8408

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