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I had very high expectations for this because it was the
I had very high expectations for this because it was the first restaurant reservation I made after I booked my ticket to Chicago. Needless to say, I was disappointed with the food because everything was overly salty :( We got: Crab Rangoon: Pretty good, generous crab filling (this one wasn't salty) Spicy sticky wings: Good! The wings were tender and the meat fell off the bone. We asked for less chili crunch. I did feel like it was a bit heavy on the sauce and the side sauce wasn't necessary. I still loved it though and the extra coated sauce didn't necessary bother me. Moo Shu: SKIP! Way too salty and the bacon was weird. The sauce that came with it made the wrap was overly salty. It wasn't what I expected. Duck fried rice: good but I felt like it was on the salty side. My husband loved it though. Baobing: we got the simple sweet cream and guava soft serve. It was average but it made for an amazing palette cleanser Prices are fair, I think it's way better priced than the Girl and the Goat. Service was attentive and atmosphere was excellent. After dinner, my lips were dry from the salt lol. I went back to my hotel and chugged water and juice. I like the almond cookie at the end.
Unique and flavorful Chinese restaurant in the heart of
Unique and flavorful Chinese restaurant in the heart of Fulton Market. There's a LOT of amazing restaurants in Fulton Market, but this one takes a special place in my heart for its incredible, unique food. I came here for restaurant week brunch with my friends and recently came back to get the omelette. Now I know what you're thinking... and omelette? TRUST ME- this is the best omelette I've ever had in my life. The fried onion, mound of sauce, spices--- incredible. I'm a huge sauce girl and didn't even need anything else on top in addition. Must try!!
We came here in a smaller group, and were seated at the bar
We came here in a smaller group, and were seated at the bar till our table was ready. The wait wasn't too long, we did have a reservation. The service was very friendly and they gave great recommendations. We ordered family style so we could try couple different dishes. Our favourites were duck fried rice, and veggie spring rolls. We all also enjoyed our drinks! Will be coming back for more!
Love this place.
One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago, which says a lot as Chicago has a lot of great restaurants. The aesthetic and service is also fantastic.
Went to here for our anniversary had an amazing experience!
Went to here for our anniversary had an amazing experience! Food and drinks were delectable. The Staff were very knowledgeable about the menu items. Our server even helped us find a bar for an after dinner drink. If I lived in Chicago I would eat here at least once a month!
Another amazing dinner! Service was super attentive.
Menu items are delish! It's impossible to go wrong with any item! The Frizzard dessert was an awesome way to end our meal!
Duck duck goat was one of the best meals we had in Chicago!
Duck duck goat was one of the best meals we had in Chicago! I can see why the restaurant comes so highly recommended. We had dinner reservations and were promptly seated upon arrival. The decor is beautiful and our table was in an intimate emerald green room. Our server was very helpful and helped us pick options for our group of four. The meal is intended to be eaten family style so we started with the bao buns and sticky wing appetizers. For our entrees we had the pecan chicken, beef with broccoli, duck fried rice and dan dan noodles. The pecan chicken was a hit and the beef with broccoli was surprisingly good. There was a lot of beef and it was cooked to perfection. The fried rice was amazing too. We ended our meal with dessert for the table. I'm still thinking about who good this meal was while writing this review. I'll definitely be back!!
Super packed on a Tuesday night! I love the atmosphere of
Super packed on a Tuesday night! I love the atmosphere of the restaurant right as I walked in. Staff was attentive and we were seated right away for our reservation at 5:30PM. This is a fun place to eat at with a small group of friends. The menu is easily shareable and you'll get to try different dishes. We ordered Jiaozi (beef short rib and bone marrow potstickers), Duck and Goat Spring Rolls and Xi'an Goat Slap Noodles. The Duck and Goat Spring Rolls and Jiaozi were a bit on the gamey side when it comes taste. The Xi'an Goat Slap Noodles has a kick to it if you don't like spicy. The noodles are delicious and thick cut. Very fragrant flavors. All in all, lots of goat, lots of duck and lots of savory and spicy dishes at Duck Duck Goat!
Amazing food and great service.
Highly recommend the Peking Duck (need to reserve as they have limited availability) and the Jaozi. Cute decors, not too fancy and not too casual. Nice place to have dinner and many bars in the area to check out after.
Visiting from Boston and happily was referred here by a
Visiting from Boston and happily was referred here by a friend. Outstanding food - delicious high quality dim sum and dishes designed to share. Creative house cocktails . Service is great . A day of reservation on Open Table could only accommodate us outside for the patio for a party of two and then during appetizers of goat and shrimp shumai (fantastic!) and goat and duck soup dumplings (exquisite steaming pillows of yumminess) with cocktails (The Cure) , it began to rain and a responsive staff moved us indoors to bar seats to finish the rest of our meal - mapao tofu with pork (server was on point to recommend a white rice with this as the sauce is outstanding. ) I think I would've preferred the tofu to be crispy in this dish rather than soft but it was still awesome. Pork belly with pancakes and pickled veggies was also fantastic! I was too full for more than mint tea but my son had the mango shaved ice with vanilla ice cream and fresh kiwi on top - a generous portion he ate every bite of! Ambiance is nice, low key- very crowded and bustling at 6- 730 on a Thursday . Make a reservation ! It's well worth it .
Arrogance
Booked via open table 2 months ago. Confirmed reservation as requested through the app. Family dinner w/daughter who had been here before. Night of reservation receive message from open table app—your table is ready let us know that you are coming. Responded with #1 yes. 90 seconds later arrive at restaurant. Check in which takes minutes because the restaurant is packed and there is a line out the door. Host says “table’s not ready but should be shortly, go to the bar.” We say “ just received message that table is ready.” He says “table not ready yet.” We don’t go to the bar which turns out to be a good thing. 18 minutes later I ask about the table. This time am told by hostess “you weren’t here on time so we gave the table away. We will seat you when we can.” Argued the point. But she just kept on with “we gave your table away.” Obviously that exchange should have happened when we checked in having been told that our table was “ready.” Instead we wait for no reason. I ask when the table will be ready, answer “I don’t know.” Beyond unhelpful. Ten minutes later we are shown a high top at the end of the bar. It’s that or nothing. We leave. 30 minutes of waiting. If you give my table away tell me when I check in. The staff at the check in desk were arrogant, unhelpful and misleading. This restaurant can not support the reservations that they take. I don’t know if it’s an open table issue or a Duck Duck Goat issue but they are far too crowded and nobody is seated on time and yet while you battle the crowds at the front desk they will give away a table that you booked months ago and acknowledged seconds ago.
Yes worth a second visit
After a rocky start, waited way too long for our reservation table. Things got better very quickly 3 of us with 1 vegetarian. The wait staff incredibly good at pointing out some great options and on how much to order Food was tasty and well presented A tad cramped but over all a good experience. We will go again Just be prepared for it to be very busy
Both Food taste and service was terrible .
Everything was too salty and we poured water to make less salty. We said about this issue to the server and one of other staff member but they didn't react anything. Don't go this place. I was so mad for service today. It was terrible experience ever.
Whoaaa! This place is a hidden freaking gem! I finally
Whoaaa! This place is a hidden freaking gem! I finally tried it after hearing a lot of hype from my friends. And oh boy, did it live up to my expectations. The ambiance has dim lighting, Chinese art work, warm and inviting vibe. My friends and I ordered from their vegetarian/vegan friendly menu. We shared scallion pancakes, veggie spring rolls, mushroom potstickers, glass noodles, mapo doufu and veggie fried rice. The portions are decent and it's super yummy, flavorful and perfect amount of spice for me. While all dishes were spot on, but mushroom potstickers stole the show for me. They were amazingly crispy, and delicious. We also got complimentary almond cookies after dinner. Drinks were also very good (we tried a few and all turned out to be incredible). The service was decent too and server did a good job in explaining the vegetarian menu. It still amazes me that this was my first visit here in spite being in Chicago for the last 7 years. Duck Duck Goat now is my favorite Chinese restaurant and I can't wait to visit again!
Amazing everything Best short rib and bone marrow
Amazing everything Best short rib and bone marrow dumplings I ever had. Shishito peppers were a combination of crunchy and soft. Delicious drinks, amazing vibe.
Excited to come here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday.
Had a reservation at 7 and had to wait about 5 minutes for the table to be ready- not too bad. We were seated and were t approached by a waiter for about 5 minutes. it was a pretty busy Wednesday evening. Ordered some drinks. took about another 10-15 minutes for the waiter to approach to order dinner. we ordered 4 dishes for two of us and it was plenty of food, with leftovers! We started with the xiao long bao. Nothing too exciting, had an interesting and salty broth. The hot and sour soup does not taste like your authentic type, and wasn't a big fan of it. The xian goat slap noodles were dry and had too much cumin. Very overpowering. My favorite dish was the veggie fried rice. Overall, food was not the best or impressive for the prices. And to top it off, service was extremely slow. I was shocked by the quality and taste of the food based on how popular this restaurant was! Sadly, I don't think I'll be returning and not worth the cost
Went here during Chicago Restaurant Week for their lunch
Went here during Chicago Restaurant Week for their lunch menu. Jiaozi potstickers were so good, kinda reminded me of Din Tai Fung . Their fried rice omelette was to die for . Each dining room inside were themed and well-decorated. Love the ambience. Service was very quick!
Went for brunch.
Food was tremendous! Service was great! We ordered too much, but ate 90% I think I gained 2 pounds. I like spicy foods and got the hot sauce trio on the side - perfect. Drinks are a bit pricey so maybe get tea or lemonade (great lemonade). Only issue is the same for many places there which is parking, probably best deal is to Uber there. Definitely would go again.
This place was a winner for the entire party of 4 I went
This place was a winner for the entire party of 4 I went with. I've ordered to-go from here several times before and loved it, but the dining in experience was even better given the prompt and efficient service, vibrant decor, aromatic smells, and sizzling hot and delicious food that came out of the kitchen. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, to cocktails, everything I have had here is a 10/10
Made a reservation a week in advance for 6 people at 5 pm
Made a reservation a week in advance for 6 people at 5 pm on a Saturday. Definitely a fun and unique dining experience. I will note that in the evening the lighting is low, but not too dark to enjoy your time. The food and drinks were reasonably priced for the quality of food. The portions are family style so I highly recommend sharing multiple dishes to try a variety of flavors and meals. A really fun spot for a nice date night or for a friend's gathering.
Stopped in here on a cold day when looking for lunch.
Super loud and busy place, but the staff is very at the attentive despite this. The food was okay. There was a hair in one of our dishes and multiple people stopped by to apologize and we fill they fixed the problem right away.
Went here for Chicago restaurant week, they had a planned
Went here for Chicago restaurant week, they had a planned menu and it was Amazing! Really recommend this place for sure.
Best fried rice ever
We visited on a small family trip to Chicago, the atmosphere is fun and cool and dark. The neighborhood is super busy so you mostly have to either walk in or get dropped off nearby. I was visiting with some family and friends and I'll be honest and say I'm not the most adventurous eater. I had looked at the menu before, and I didn't want to eat hearts or livers. I had resigned myself to eating GOAT since that's one of the main things on their menu. SIGH. I decided I could do that. So anyway I told my dining companions... maybe no hearts or livers? and we still found SO MUCH GOOD FOOD. Every single dish they brought to us was brilliant and delicous, even the goat. But the very very best thing, was the duck egg fried rice. You don't even know fried rice until you've had this. It's spoiled every single ever fried rice for me.
I'll be back for sure
We had a terrific dinner! Spicy, but not over the top. We were a bit early for our reservation and first enjoyed a Chinese beer at the bar. Very friendly staff. By the looks of they they do great cocktails. Our table shared the food, so we had the waiter pick some 7 different things of the menu. That was a great decision and much easier :-) The heart of duck might sound a bit scary to some, but it was to die for! The service was terrific; smiling, fast and friendly. all in all the evening felt lige great value. I'm coming back for sure 👍
Get the noodles!
Superb food. Good service. Our meals were excellent. The goat shumai special was really good and the xiao long bao were a nice take on the Shanghai version. The dan dan noodles were the star, though. The hand-pulled noodles were tender, chewy perfection and the sauce was very flavorful; so many dan dan noodles taste like a kid stirred some peanut butter in spaghetti. The decor is nice. The tables were a little cramped and the room was a little loud for an early Sat dinner before a show.
Ok. Better than average. Good service
Very busy place. Good atmosphere. Food was ok. The goat dish hardly had any goat in it. Not sure the place is value for money for something that is well known. Wouldn't go again. Not 5hat the food was disappointing but there are better places.
Not sure what the hype is all about.
It was just ok, as far as food. It was like your favorite takeout Chinese (in fact, they seem to do a healthy Grubhub or doordash business) but just a little cleaner and less greasy. Green beans and crispy shallots were my favorite. The fried rice was very cumin-forward, which was interesting. Everything else was average. Trendy (not in a good way) part of town. Noisy, busy, congested. Very good service. Air conditioning was not effective in the front of the restaurant. Final verdict? Ok food, but not a destination-level eatery.
Tasty and fun! Great for a small group.
The atmosphere is loud and full of energy. We went w 6 people and it was perfect as it offered more chance to try many items on the menu. Cocktails are fun (killer whale was my fave). The shishito pepper preparation is the best I’ve had. Everything we had was tasty. The scallion pancakes and the mu shu were standouts. The whole roasted branzino was impressive and delicious. They are happy to adapt the appetizers to fit the number in your group. I’ll return next time I’m in Chicago and will recommend this to friends.
Amazing unusual dishes!
We had a very nice dinner at Duck Duck Goat, which was recommended by a friend. We had the Jiaozi, Crab Rangoon and Dan Dan Slap Noodles. Everything tasted amazing! So much so that we forgot to take any photos! Our waitress was very helpful making recommendations and checked on us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere was cute, but quite loud and tables are quite close to each other. Still, we really enjoyed the experience and would definitely return to try other dishes.
Not up to par with Girl and the Goat!
Service was great as was the atmosphere. Each room was different but decorated nicely. The food was a bit of a disappointment as the menu is limited and the taste just didn’t do it for us. The soup was the best thing on the menu. Otherwise, it was disappointing. Don’t know what all the hype is about. We loved Girl and the Goat, but she should stick to American. This didn’t even come close to what we were expecting.
Ordered takeout, which you can conveniently pick up at
Ordered takeout, which you can conveniently pick up at their side window, so this review is only based on that since I didn't actually go inside. It was very convenient to be able to walk up to the window and grab my food. All of which was delicious. I got the crab Rangoon which were light and airy and not super oily like they can be sometimes. Then I moved on to the Dan Dan slap noodles which come in a healthy sized portion that I had to save half for later. The hand pulled noodles give it uniqueness, and the flavors were well balanced and had depth. I would definitely go back and dine in or even takeout again
I highly recommend this place.
We've had dinner as well as the Sunday brunch menu and both are fantastic. Lots of sharable small plate dishes and we ordered almost everything for the 7 of us. The crispy potato (on the entree side of the menu) is fantastic and we ordered a second round.Don't skip the potstickers and the crab rangoons. Hard to recommend a couple things because there wasn't a bad plate on the menu. By the way the server was super helpful and charming. Make reservations because this place is popular. The decor is also amazing. I kind of felt like i was in Beijing circa 1927
I was here for a group reservation, but we didn't end up
I was here for a group reservation, but we didn't end up sitting until 15 minutes after. They don't have much of a waiting area either so waiting for our table near the entrance (as other customers also walked in and got seated right away) was awkward. The food was just okay. The most notable and tasty dish for me were the Xi'an Goat Slap Noodles: very flavorful and the noodles were bouncy and cooked well. I had high hopes for the jiaozi (beef short rib & bone marrow potstickers) but it was just okay. The ambience was lively and the decor was beautiful. It was nice to experience it and also see the cute goats pictured on their custom dishware. Service was lovely overall.
If you like Chinese food, then I can't think of a better
If you like Chinese food, then I can't think of a better choice than DDG in Chicago. I generally prefer hole-in-wall Chinese with cheap prices and authentic dishes, but the execution here is pretty phenomenal and I think it's an experience like no other.Their goat "slap" noodles, are basically biang biang noodles, and it's probably the best biang biang I've had in Chicago. I normally think soup dumplings aka Xiao Long Bao, is a bit of a boring dish, but the way they did it was amazing and probably the best dumplings I've had. Their duck fried rice is probably also the best fried rice I've eaten. In short, everything I've eaten there thus far has ranged from great to mind-blowing. I can also recommend their kung pao chicken, bone marrow dumplings, and veggie omelet (brunch only), but I kinda feel like there's no point because it just all tastes so good and you should just try everything.It's a bit pricy, especially if you like food on the cheaper side, but the quality is well worth at least trying once. If nothing else, get the slap noodles and fried rice, but you can't go wrong with whatever you try.
Food arrived cold, service was average, overall it think
Food arrived cold, service was average, overall it think it's lost its luster since opening compared to other Goat restaurants
Good vibe, good food, good service.
I've lost count of how many times we've been here. Not necessarily the most authentic Chinese food, but they aren't trying to be. I find their takes to be interesting and objectively delicious. Some favorites are the goat slap noodles, the jiaozi (pan fried dumplings), char siu pork buns, duck fried rice, & chilly chili noodles.
Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the duck fried rice,
Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the duck fried rice, Jiaozi, and the green beans. Our server was also an absolute delight. I can't wait to go back!
I had high expectations for this restaurant after looking
I had high expectations for this restaurant after looking at all the food pictures. The atmosphere/vibe and service is great but the food was meh. The soup dumplings were ok. The filling was a non descript loose mess. The green onion pancakes were tasteless and greasy. The duck spring rolls were flavorless and the mushy duck filling was bland as well. Vegetable fried rice was very greasy but the taste wasnt bad. It needed more vegetables. The pekan chicken looked great but couldnt make an entree of it. Too sweet and more about the texture crunch. Where was the chicken? Just over priced chinese food.
This place is a must in west loop/Fulton market.
I go every time I'm in town and honestly I went 2 times during my last visit. The staff are so nice and helpful. The food never fails me. I crave these noodles on the regular.
The aesthetic of this restaurant is quite unique.
Visited this past Sunday for brunch with a girlfriend. Our server KC was such a gem, and made our experience outstanding. Upon her recommendation we decided to try the following items: Char Sui Bar ( BBQ Pork Steamed Bun) - one of the most popular items on the menu ( unfortunately not pictured as we devoured them right away. Jiaozi ( Pork potstickers) - great portion (5 medium size) & DELICIOUS. This Little Piggy - somewhat of a biscuit sandwich with a sunny side egg and a pork patty. It was full of flavor and beautifully presented. and Xi'an Crispy Potatoes as a combo - they are to die for. I am a sucker for good and fresh food, and I must say they delivered! From our seats we could see the chef preparing our food right before it came to our table. Will definitely be back for dinner. Check them out !
Dinner
Our dinner was good. Five stars for staff, both at the front desk and wait staff. We enjoyed the decor very much. Not sure if we ordered the wrong items but food gets 3 stars. The moo shu was too salty. The cucumber side dish was bland. Next time I’d try ordering the Peking duck in advance.
Hip spot with great food
I joined a dozen colleagues for dinner in one of the private rooms on a recent Tuesday evening. I loved that the private dining room also had a private bar, both of which had authentic, funky Asian decor. We had a tasting menu which arrived in courses throughout the evening; the spring rolls, the shishito peppers, and the dumplings were stars - all salty, rich, and delicious. I’ll be back.
Excellent experience
So I’ve heard about this place, and finally got a reservation on this Trek to the Chi, Food was dead on, got the Peking duck with all the appropriate sides & sauces plus a few extras, everything was extremely tasty, Kudos out to the two receptionists, they manage the onslaught of hordes of hungry people with complete kindness and endless smiles, Lots of young beautiful couples enjoying a night out, and thankful they found a quiet table for us, three alte kakers
Not a Chinese Redtaurant!
Anyone who dismisses this delicious place as being merely a Chinese restaurant is way off the mark, even though they call themselves "inventive Chinese" themselves. Did you ever have red-braised pork belly in a Chinese restaurant? We were surprised and pleased by all we ate, especially that. But being at the edge of the trend, the place is insufferably noisy, despite having the best tastes and service we encountered on a two-week stay in Chicago. Hence, minus one star, And not stupid expensive either. Worth planning ahead for a reservation.
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