Herb

Reviews

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  Deanna Licata

  Nov 14, 2025
  5.0
  Wow, Herb blew me away! My partner picked this restaurant for date night so I went in nearly blind and I’m so glad I did. Every dish was a fantastic surprise! We each did the three course meal with a different appetizer and entree. Both the duck and beef curry were flavorful and full of texture. The food felt fresh and also hearty, which is a difficult line to walk in my opinion. Service certainly took its time but the staff was warm and accommodating the entire meal so I’m overall thrilled to have dined here and will certainly be back.
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  Chris Eyo

  Nov 2, 2025
  5.0
  This was one of those meals that changes your brain chemistry and opens your mind to just how good food can be. Easily my new favorite restaurant in Chicago. We chose the 5-course tasting + wine pairing. I don’t know much about wine but each was lovely. Course 1 - betal leaves/prawns/chive dumplings. No words. Set the tone for the entire meal. The assault of textures and flavors and the burst of the lime… wow. Like eating pure vitamins and nutrients. Delicious. That prawn was beautiful. I did not even want to eat it. It tasted so fresh and the crisp of the batter.. indescribable. The dumplings were perfectly soft and perfectly crispy. 10/10. Course 2 - mushroom soup. I knew Herb was known for its soup. This soup was the best course of the entire evening, maybe even my favorite dish in the city/world. I have never eaten something so deep and rich in flavor. Powerful. 10000000/10. I’d go back just for 3 bowls of the soup. Course 3 - an assortment of pork and tofu that I cannot remember fully. Both were phenomenal. The ground pork was perfect. PERFECT. Course 4 - duck. Yall…….. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 if you’ve been to Sun Wah, turn the dial up a few notches. Insane flavor. Easily the best duck I’ve ever eaten in any setting. Course 5 - mango sticky rice. No words. Luxurious. Chef Patty came out to check in with us from the second we walked in the door to the end of the meal. Our waiter Chris was extremely friendly and made us feel like we were eating in someone’s house. I cannot wait to come back. I agree with other reviewers— not that it matters, but I have eaten at several fine dining restaurants and Herb easily competes, blowing many of them right out of the water. More people need to be talking about this restaurant. I cannot wait for the privilege to return.
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  Scott Turow

  Oct 26, 2025
  5.0
  Had a wonderful meal at Herb. Every dish was a standout, although the frizzy shrimp, the dumpling and my lamb dish, (lamb was substituted for pork) were especially unusual. Chef Patti herself took our order and advised on the menu. Service was welcoming at all times, although a bit eccentric, given the Saturday night rush. The setting is not quite as elegant as it looks in the photos, but very comfortable and a clear step above your neighborhood Asian place. I very much look forward to returning.
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  B Projansky

  Sep 7, 2025
  5.0
  What a fabulous place! The chef came out to explain the food even before we ordered. The service was good and the food was incredible! I highly recommend this place. I can't wait to go back!
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  Jessica Choi

  Aug 27, 2025
  5.0
  I was introduced of the place from a friend and it was an amazing experience! The food was great, atmosphere was great and I also got to meet the chef who was serious about her dishes. She was such a lovely person as well. I ended up going back with my friend for her birthday, and everything was perfact. I would recommend 1000 percent.

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