Sunda - River North

Had a nice meal here while visiting Chicago. Spicy Edamame was yummy, papaya salad was good but felt as if there wasn't much dressing on it and a bit dry. Loved the chap chae noodles and the sweet potato sushi roll. Would've loved to try some more meat options if I were to go back. Good service, loud in some areas, but otherwise trendy ambiance.

Returned to Sunda for their dinner menu after being so impressed with Happy Hour and let me tell you...they did not disappoint. I will say that even with a reservation, expect to wait but the food was well worth the wait. I landed on the pork belly fried rice and it was delicious and I wish it came with an even bigger portion. After our servers recommendation, I will be back for the crazy rice. I had a taste and it was absolutely delicious and not too spicy.

We had an amazing time at a private event here on Tuesday. Although we chose a signature drink for the group, they were still very accommodating to all drink requests. The service was phenomenal as well! I am allergic to seaweed paper and I prefer cooked sushi, they brought out my own food to make sure I had something to eat. All of the food we tried was flavorful and so yummy. Would definitely recommend for dinner or a private event!

This spot is really good for sushi and Japanese. Not quite as unique as other spots, but a really solid place. We ordered a bunch of rolls and they served it on a boat which was a cute surprise. They also gave us an extra dish for sitting at the chefs table, and they were really nice and offered to bring an alternative for those with dietary restrictions although they forgot but we were stuffed anyways. The beef dumpling thing was also darn delicious! We were way too stuffed for dessert

Ambiance was amazing and sushi was very fresh! Our server hovered a little bit and we would be eating and he would ask us if we were ready to order more LOL more funny than anything but such a great place to take sushi lovers and a go to is always the brussels sprouts and spicy rolls they do them all great

Dinner with coworkers at Sunda - River North on a Tuesday. Highly recommend making a reservation before, as the place was filled! Everything was delicious and is perfect for group sharing. The kitchen accommodated food restrictions we had in our group and service was very professional and timely. Tons of variety on the menu with choices for everyone. This is a great spot for a date, dinner with friends/coworkers or even a solo night at the bar.

I am always a little wary of modern Asian or Asian fusion restaurants, because I wonder if they are just regular dimsum restaurants with jacked up prices. After dining here, I have to say that the food is indeed very good...with somewhat jacked up prices.Our favorites:* Tuna Truffle Pizza* Steamed Buns with Pork Belly* Hamachi Tartare* Baked Snow Crab Handroll* Tom Yum Sea Bass* Crispy Rice with Wagyu Beef* Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna* Escolar "The Great White"The sushi rolls -- Panda Roll and Red Dragon Roll -- were good, but can be good at other sushi restaurants. Similarly, the Adobo Fried Rice and Pad Thai were good too, but can be good at other restaurants.The only dish that I did not like was the Grilled Vegetables; it was extremely salty.For dessert, we got the Mochi Ice Cream and Coconut Cheesecake. Both were delicious. The Mochi Ice Cream had creative flavors like taro and sweet potato. The Coconut Cheesecake was light and airy, so you won't feel guilty for eating a few more bites. ;)

What an experienxe! We came by for brunch on a Saturday afternoon and were blown away. To start, Sunda now has 2 locations, River North and Fulton Market. For brunch, we went to the River North location. We made reservations prior to arriving, and was able to park in a nearby parking garage during brunch. When you first walk in you're greeted with beautiful decor and a lovely host that will take you to your seat. Once seated we were offered water, and our server quicklyCame over and gave us a run through of the menu. We decided to order a variety of things because the entire menu sounded delicious. To start, the ube waffles were absolutely divine. The fresh fruit and the ube drizzle on top made us never want the plate to end. That is until we had the steak and eggs. While the dish itself may sound simple, but there was nothing simple about the unforgettable flavors of the potatoes and the steak. I love bunch, and will say this may be one of my top 5 dishes I've had in such a long time. Currently drooling thinking about it! We also got the Brussel sprout salad which sounds rather basic, but the flavors from sweet to spicy with a nice savory crunch. It really plays with all of the taste buds. Of course we had to try their baos too. We had asked for half pork belly and half kfc (Korean fried chicken) so that we were able to try both. And neither disappointed! If you're looking for that extra crunch in flavor, I highly recommend the fried chicken. If you're looking for one that's rich in flavor, the Adobo pork belly is the move! After hearing about the incredible sumo Bloody Mary, we of course had to see it for ourselves! And boy did it shock us when it came out. The bloody itself could've been a meal all in its own. From the lumpia, to the bao, to the tocino grilled cheese and more. I think we were missing the crab roll on ours, but that's okay because we had tons of other goodies on it try! Our server was excellent in giving us suggestions and explained all of the dishes as they came out so we were able to fully enjoy the flavors of the meal! All in all, we had such a great time! I can't wait to come back and try more. Esp., some of their sushi dishes!

Sunda has been my go-to place when craving Asian cuisine. I recently visited Sunda with a couple of friends for dinner and the experience was good. We ordered a lot of food - Papaya Salad, Steamed Bao, Street Corn, and Vegetarian Pad Thai. I have also ordered Sweet Potato Caterpillar, Grilled Vegetables and miso cauliflower in the past. I have no complaints with the food on any visits. It is always very flavorful. The Steamed Bao was my favorite which was filled with eggplant. For drinks we ordered Luxary Lychee, Grass Tiger and Strawberry Fields. We did not order deserts on this visit but I have tried their Mochi platter in the past and it is a must-try if you like Mochis! Sunda changed their menu recently, earlier they had a separate Vegan menu. Most of their dishes can be made Vegan or Vegetarian, but I think I preferred the older menu slightly more. The ambiance is very cozy with dim lights. It is a great place to opt for date nights or hanging out with friends!

I absolutely love the innovative, flavorful dishes Sunda consistently offers and serves. My biggest issue is that it's SO loud inside! Our 7pm dinner felt like it was being served in a nightclub with how high the volume was. I realize this is a high energy spot, but having to yell across our dinner table to have a conversation really detracted from our experience. Otherwise, again, the service and food itself is always excellent!