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Big Bowl - Schaumburg, Schaumburg, IL

Big Bowl - Schaumburg

4.5 (2850)
$30 and under
Chinese
1950 E. Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Lively
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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, 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Thai
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raul Gutierrez
  • Catering
    We offer our Group Share Menu to go and party platters for carry-out and delivery! Please call 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. For availability and menu options, please call Laura or Grace at 312-589-7001 or via email at bigbowlparties@leye.com.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Nessel & Grace Terzakis: (888) 309-8408
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Schaumburg
  • Cross street
    Hwy 53/290 and Higgins
  • Parking details
    Free Parking is available immediately around the building, or in the parking garage to the west of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Schaumburg Pace station 1/4 mile north west of the restaurant. Trolley service to/from Woodfield Mall available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, 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 2,850 people are saying

Big Bowl - Schaumburg reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Bowl - Schaumburg offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Diners praise the "excellent stir fry" and "delicious" dishes, with customizable food options. The staff is commended for being "attentive and knowledgeable," ensuring guests feel welcome. However, some diners mention concerns over added service fees and occasional rushed service.
2,850 Reviews
  1. Brian VIP

    Chicago / Illinois26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and experience as always. I just absolutely hate restaurants that a 3% service fee for whatever they think they need that extra 3% for. Just raise the menu price. I am eating at the restaurant and dont care. I hate getting the bill with a 3% garbage fee on it. I get it, food costs are up, labor costs are up. Just be transparent and change the menu price.

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  2. Jane VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing as always. Salvador made our experience one of a kind!!!
    Big Bowl - SchaumburgResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Thanks so much for the feedback – our amazing team members work incredibly hard to make sure every guest is having a great time. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to our front of house team. Hope to have you back soon, The Big Bowl Schaumburg team

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  3. Tom VIP

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a 6:45 reservation Memorial Day evening. When we got there, we were told the restaurant would be closing at 8:00. Really? Then why did you accept my 6:45 reservation? I assume this meant that the last groups would be served at 8:00. Not so. We were made to feel rushed constantly. We were trying to connect with old friends at a restaurant we've been to many times. But the staff had other ideas. They succeeded in getting us out the door in about an hour. We decided to go to another restaurant for dessert so we could continue our evening. An hour for dinner? Really? They should have stopped accepting reservations after 6PM if they were going to rush us so much. I've been to Big Bowl many times over the years. I don't know if I'll be back.

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  4. Christine

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, as was the Mai Tai. Service was very good. Quick. As a solo diner, I felt very welcome and comfortable. I’ll definitely go back.

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  5. Bill

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I didn't get what I ordered. Food was cold and indifferent. Extremely disappointing. LEY should bring back Ben Pao.

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  6. Mark

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and came fast and hot. Great service was very attentive
    Big Bowl - SchaumburgResponded on May 20, 2025
    Hi, Thanks so much for the feedback – our amazing team members work incredibly hard to make sure every guest is having a great time. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to our front of house team. Hope to have you back soon, The Big Bowl Schaumburg team

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  7. Raeann VIP

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were very good as usual thank you!!

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  8. John

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Well, so underwhelming, not enough chicken in the chicken dishes, curry was pasty tasting, and starting at 25% for tipping. A one time visit.

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  9. Mary

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente súper recomendado muy rica la comida y muy buen servicio
    Big Bowl - SchaumburgResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you very much for the positive feedback. We truley appriciate you dining with us. The Big Bowl Team

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  10. Debbie

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great! So fast! Food was really really good but I had the green curry which was so spicy. Maybe I missed the warning on the menu. Of not, perhaps that should be noted on the menu or at the time of ordering. The server could not have been nicer. Offered to get me another one but I declined.

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FAQs

Big Bowl - Schaumburg offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 517-8881.

Big Bowl - Schaumburg is rated 4.5 stars by 2850 OpenTable diners.

Big Bowl - Schaumburg 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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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Schaumburg

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
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1950 E. Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hwy 53/290 and Higgins
  • Neighborhood
    Schaumburg
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Thai
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Parking is available immediately around the building, or in the parking garage to the west of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Schaumburg Pace station 1/4 mile north west of the restaurant. Trolley service to/from Woodfield Mall available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raul Gutierrez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer our Group Share Menu to go and party platters for carry-out and delivery! Please call 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. For availability and menu options, please call Laura or Grace 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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