Brightwok Kitchen and Catering
luis alvarado · 106 Google reviewsBrightwok Kitchen and Catering — honest health food in River North. Good ingredients, simply prepared, and BYOB. Jeffery Pugh: "The staff here is absolutely phenomenal and sets this place apart any other" [$]
What 360 diners keep saying
What 360 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“in a city that’s so hard to find places with vegetables (unless it’s a salad), this place really helped my brain wake up from the fog of bread and cheese. super nice staff, absolutely delicious meal. super fair price. if I was a local I’d be coming back often”
“The lady working tonight 3/12 was so kind and helpful!! She explained to me how the menu works at let me try a few sauces. The food tasted great and very fresh. Real ingredients at a reasonable price.”
“Yummy & super healthy bowls! Love the fire bowl + tofu. Super sweet staff!”
“I am Celiac, so I have to eat gluten-free and avoid cross contamination. This place was amazing! We got two of the bowls (can’t remember their names) but they were really good. The server was also able to make great recommendations which I always love to see. If you have tried it, this restaurant is like the warm version of Bibibap Asian Grill. Only thing is, it was really really hot in the restaurant so we almost couldn’t sit there. Otherwise worth a try if you’re celiac and so reasonably priced.”
“I’ve been a regular at Brightwok Bowl for quite some time, but today truly stood out as the best visit yet. A big shoutout to Erik for his exceptional customer service — he went above and beyond to make my experience memorable. His friendly attitude and attention to detail truly make this place special. My bowl was hot and freshly prepared, which made all the difference. The combination of great taste and excellent service keeps me coming back. Plus, Erik maintains the place impeccably clean, adding to the overall positive atmosphere. Cheers to Erik for his dedication! I’ll definitely be returning soon. If you’re looking for delicious, fresh food with top-notch service, Brightwok Bowl is the place to go.”
“I love that this place is fully gluten free. Staff was very knowledgeable about allergens. I made my own bowl, my fiance got one of the suggested bowls and they were both delicious!”
“I Love The Vibe and Delicious , Off The Grill, hibachi Style food from here ! Great Window Seat ! FREE CHOPSTICKS . 🥡🍜 BrightWok FTW”
“The food was really good and the server was very friendly and helpful. It was my first time. The place itself looked shabby, and the tables were not clean.”
“Found metal part in my food when I was chewing it. Be very careful.”
“I’m gluten free and this spot is so accommodating with tons of options. So grateful to have this gem. My favorite is fried rice and the sweet potato fritters.”
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