Jook Sing

Hidden gem right outside river west across from Eckhart park over in west town. Came here with some friends, sat at the bar and got some great drinks and food! I got the Marzen lager which was light and smooth perfect for the hot day. To eat I got the drunken noodles and a box of popcorn chicken that was only 5 dollars! For five bucks it was a great amount of chicken and with the sauce was surprisingly the star of the show! Our bartender was also super nice and explained the menu in detail to us. Would definitely come back here next time I'm in the area and want to try out some of the cocktails and sandwiches next time!

I went here for a bite to eat with my friend, and the atmosphere was perfect for a casual dinner. The tables have a fun pattern, there's fun art on the wall, and the overall vibe of the place seemed relaxed with the promise of amazing food lingering in the air.The menu had few options, which can be bad if you like a lot of options or good if you struggle with too many. I went with the classic Jook Sing Burger, and my friend got the seasonal special "Singapore Dry Laksa." We started with the popcorn chicken as a shared appetizer.Our server asked if the table had any allergies, which I appreciate because I have a mild peanut one. When bringing out the dishes, he made sure to explain that the dried garlic bits (closely resembling peanuts) on the dry laksa were not, in fact, peanuts. Very considerate!A self-serve water station is set up at the back of the restaurant with full-sized reusable plastic cups, straws, and extra utensils. Popcorn Chicken - The chicken was not at all dry on the inside with a nice, crispy exterior. Their size was larger than the average popcorn chicken, but the irregularity in shape gave me the peace of mind that it hadn't come in a bag of frozen, uniform pieces. It was served with 2 sauces: a spicy and an aioli. Both sauces served different purposes and worked wonderfully. The aioli was my favorite!Singapore Dry Laksa - I can't say much on this one since it was my friend who ordered it, but it does come with some tofu in there (not mentioned on the menu). My friend did comment how it could be saltier, but better not salty enough than too salty!Jook Sing Burger - This came with a side of fries, though not many. The fries themselves were unique with a slightly sweet flavor. Yum! As for the burger, it tasted good as well. Much of it was just fluffiness from the bun, though. I do wish the bun-to-meat ratio was different as I wished to enjoy more of the beef.My only qualm is that the food is a bit pricey for what it is. If I'm paying $16.50 for a burger, I'd want a few more fries on my plate and/or more meat between the bun. Otherwise, a great experience!

Dankest of the dank & chillest of the chill, Jook Sing stands out for its refreshing takes on old favorites as well as new dishes that will be the favorites of tomorrow. Unless you're a regular at Malaysian, Singaporean, Taiwanese, and other street markets, you haven't experienced this type of thing before. It's not to be missed.Let's make sure we talk about the atmosphere, though: stylized and hype but not fake, feels intimate and energized even when it's not full. Service is a cut above, and you will enjoy the personalized touches and stories from a very invested staff. Music selection adds an auditory flavor to compliment the new school take on Asian cuisine.The touches don't stop at the macro, either; the smallest details are perfectly in sync with not only the concept, but its location in the city. For example, many dishes come out in compostable bowls made of pressed bamboo and laksa leaves from a small mom and pop business. They then compost them partially on-site.Pro tip: let Josue guide your cocktail adventure.

This is my boyfriend and I's go-to casual dinner spot! Located in West Town, Jook Sing has such cool vibes, friendly staff, an in-house DJ some nights, and amazing food.We always get the Internet noodles. The portion sizes are very generous and the noodles are so filling. The egg on top is perfect too!We always get some drinks to start and I would recommend the milk tea!I would also highly recommend their popcorn chicken dish, as the sauce that comes with it is amazing! The only thing I don't really like here is the dessert. We had a milk bread type dessert that I think has a pandan cream on the side. I thought the bread was a little bit tough and overall a bit too sweet for me! Overall, a perfect spot for a casual night out!

I had being hearing about this night-market for the past couple of weeks and just had to try it out. We tried a few food items, best being the fried rice. It had the perfect amount of heat kick. They make their own duck sauce which is on the sweeter side, not bad at all. If you're getting a cocktail I'd say try the Spritz, it's like a Moscow mule with gin. There's a late night happy hour on which includes Saturdays which is always nice 10pm - close. Just a heads up, none of the chairs have backs on it, if you're like me and need back support while eating. Over all the place is a cool little spot, no reservations needed. Check it out!

This is an amazing restaurant/bar that I highly recommend to anyone visiting West Town in Chicago

Really good food and loved the ambiance of the place. I went with my friend on a Tuesday evening right when they opened and there wasn't anyone else eating there. Food wise we got the popcorn chicken, internet, num pang, and the toast dessert. The popcorn chicken was juicy and had good sauces, the internet was yummy, and the num pang was smoky and delicious. I didn't care for the dessert. I haven't had southeast Asian street food before so I can't compare it but overall I enjoyed my experience. I'm docking a star because he messed up splitting our check and charged my friend the full check and charged me half of the check. However, once we realized and told him, he fixed it (hopefully).

This is the only fun cool hip restaurant in Chicago. Amazing Saturday vibes - good amount of busy, there is a sick DJ, amazing and piping hot dishes. World class picks from street food hits, one of the only places to find tea leaf salad in the city let alone the Midwest. Great with friends for a night out. Extensive drink and beer menu with great soju / 2 beers deal. Great addition to Chicago Ave

Unfortunately I have mixed reviews. The positive is the service which was really quick and friendly. The negatives were the food. We ordered 4 different dishes and all were not great. The chicken wings had feathers still attached and though the flavor was good there wasn't a ton of meat. All the dishes were pretty salty and quite small for the prices. Nothing was terrible but nothing was great. They serve everything in Togo style/paper plates which is okay but just felt weird for how expensive everything was. It's also fairly hard to eat things when they aren't on a platter and just served in a bag. The decor inside is cool but it feels a bit like cafeteria setting for some reason. I think had it been half the price everything would have made more sense but it just felt disjointed.

Great spot to get a cocktail and Asian street food. Would HIGHLY recommend the burger and the popcorn chicken. The burger is cooked with this Australian butter that gives it a very unique but savory flavor. All of the cocktails are good but if you sit at the bar just tell Jorge what flavors you like and let him get creative, he's incredibly talented as a mixologist. Also has a DJ on the weekends(nights) if you are looking for that vibe