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Big Bowl - Schaumburg, Schaumburg, IL

Big Bowl - Schaumburg

4.4 (2865)
$30 and under
Chinese
1950 E. Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
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 2,865 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Bowl - Schaumburg offers delicious and fresh Asian cuisine, praised for "great food" and "excellent service." Diners enjoy a variety of options like the Pad Thai and spicy peanut noodles. The staff is "attentive" and helpful, enhancing the dining experience. Outdoor seating and a vibrant atmosphere add to its charm.
2,865 Reviews
  1. Alan VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We ordered 3 martini's, a beer, and appetizers. The appetizers came, no drinks. The server apologized and said she did not know how to make them, was waiting for help. My wife had to get up and find a manager to help our poor server.....need a full time bartender.........

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  2. Gerald

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, but issue with our bill. It was supposed to be our anniversary dinner with a complimentary dessert, but due to a billing issue, they ended up charging us for the dessert. BTW-the chocolate layer cake was fabulous!!

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  3. JoAnne

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and our server was friendly and attentive.
    Big Bowl - SchaumburgResponded 6 days ago
    Hi, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. We're glad you enjoyed yourselves and look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Big Bowl Schaumburg team

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  4. Peggy

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    service was just bad. the waiter never came to the table after food was delivered. we had no drink refill because not a single person came to the table. we had to flag him down when we wanted to leave. I likely won’t go back
    Big Bowl - SchaumburgResponded on July 7, 2025
    Hello, Thank you for your review. I'm very sorry we did not meet your expectations during your visit to Big Bowl Schaumburg. We would like the opportunity to talk to you more about it. Could you please email me your phone number, along with a convenient time to call? It is only through communication from our customers that we can identify problems and then correct them. Thank you again for taking the time to email us. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, The Big Bowl Schaumburg Team 847-517-8881

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  5. Silvia VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not my favorite Big Bowl. You are rushed to eat and leave, food looks like it was quickly repaired.
    Big Bowl - SchaumburgResponded on July 7, 2025
    Hello, Thank you for your review. I'm very sorry we did not meet your expectations during your visit to Big Bowl Schaumburg. We would like the opportunity to talk to you more about it. Could you please email me your phone number, along with a convenient time to call? It is only through communication from our customers that we can identify problems and then correct them. Thank you again for taking the time to email us. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Big Bowl Schaumburg 847-517-8881

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  6. janet VIP

    Chicago / Illinois22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate outdoors in their patio as it was breezy so that was nice so noise level was not an issue. I did not wish to eat indoors. A bit dark and depressing inside and it was busy and a bit noisy. And we had a great server never Appple who was efficient and friendly and fun and nice. Very enjoyable. A great meal was had as we enjoyed edamame and tuna poke bowl and pad Thai. Very fresh. Very tasty. We are pleased.
    Big Bowl - SchaumburgResponded on July 7, 2025
    Hi, Wonderful to hear Big Bowl Schaumburg lived up to your expectations! We look forward to welcoming you back soon, The Big Bowl Schaumburg team

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  7. matthew

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Service was slow considering how many front of house staff worked that shift. The food saved the night. Compliments to the kitchen and bartender.
    Big Bowl - SchaumburgResponded on June 30, 2025
    Thank you very much for the feedback. We truly appreciate you dining with us. The Big Bowl Team

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  8. Kushal

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a big fan of the food here, and service has improved as well.

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  9. Seveline

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitress was attentive and food was good. Poke Bowl and orange chicken were good. If you are used to large portions and a big eater you may be disappointed with the portions. The desserts especially.

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  10. irene VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I am devastated to be writing this review. Big Bowl Schaumburg has been one of my favorite spots for years. I’ve ordered the orange chicken at least 15 times, with over 10 Uber Eats orders alone. It’s always been crispy, sticky, citrusy, and bright orange with a generous row of vegetables, absolute perfection. But what happened on Father’s Day completely ruined not just the dish but my trust in this place forever. I took my single mother, who raised me alone, out for a special meal. We both ordered the orange chicken, expecting the usual. But what came out was unrecognizable; pale, soggy chicken, not even remotely crispy, with a watery brown sauce that had no flavor, and barely any vegetables. We politely raised our concern to our server, who then got the general manager. And that’s where things turned from disappointing to disgusting. Joel, the general manager, approached us with an attitude before we even said a word. I calmly explained that we’ve ordered this dish many times and this was not the same. He immediately shut us down, saying “This is our classic orange chicken.” I clarified again, gently, and instead of listening, Joel told us we were wrong and he would bring the exact same dish again just to prove his point. Then, with the most condescending tone, he looked us dead in the face and said, “Don’t even try to complain when they come out the same.” We were shocked. My mother and I stared at each other. We even asked, “Would you prefer we just leave?” And this man said, “Yes.” A general manager telling two calm, respectful guests, including a mother spending her Father’s Day alone, to leave, simply for giving feedback. I have never in my life been treated with such disrespect and arrogance. Joel’s behavior was disgraceful, aggressive, and unprofessional beyond belief. Big Bowl, do better. You lost two loyal customers that day.

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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 4.4 stars by 2865 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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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Suburbs
  5. Schaumburg

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Big Bowl - Schaumburg

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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