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Wilmette · Japanese · $$

Dowize Bistro

4.488 reviews ·Opens at 11AM tomorrow
We had the soft shell crab as an appetizer and it was tasty, crunchy, and delicious 😋
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Dowize Bistro — a japanese spot in Wilmette. [$$]

What 88 diners keep saying

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1107 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Wilmette
Today11AM-9PM
Sun12-9PM
Mon–Thu11AM-9PM
Fri–Sat11AM-9:30PM
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What 88 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Jonathan D. Nicholas
May 2025

Great Pan-Asian Fusion of Thai and Japanese menu items. Excellent quality and friendly service.

Jonathan D. Nicholas

Jonathan D. Nicholas

182 reviews on Google

Review photo by Amanda Oldfield
Dec 2023

Amazing food and a great variety of it! This is my go to for Thai, crag rangoon, or just to sit in a warm peaceful atmosphere.

Amanda Oldfield

Amanda Oldfield

24 reviews on Google

Review photo by Scott Nelson
Aug 2023

Really delicious and affordable lunch here in Wilmette. I got the pad Thai with fried tofu as the complimentary appetizer. It also came with a small salad and soup. Big hearty portion! Definitely will be back soon.

Scott Nelson

Scott Nelson

20 reviews on Google

Review photo by Flora Zambakari
Jul 2025

Affordable lunch and bento box deals. The miso soup was very yummy. Had some vegan options.

Flora Zambakari

Flora Zambakari

108 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sofia Quintana Baez
Apr 2025

I had the spicy Thai basil and the chicken pad Thai. I thought that the spicy Thai basil needed to be spicier. It was definitely on the medium spice level. The pad Thai was a little too sweet. But overall, the food was okay. Our waitress was very nice. The food came out quickly.

Sofia Quintana Baez

Sofia Quintana Baez

43 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jesse Lee
Dec 2023

We have been coming here for the past couple of years, the food is normally very good. But during the most recent visit my Nard Nar was tasteless. The vegetables were under cooked, the noodles were swimming in blend liquid, the noodles and chicken had no taste. Wonder if their regular chef was off for the day and they had a guy that doesn’t know about Thai cooking? Hope our next visit will be much better. The waitress was as nice and friendly as usual.

Jesse Lee

Jesse Lee

1270 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Very calm and quiet atmosphere. The lady is very nice and very attentive. Everything for our order was correct and very delicious!😋

Esabella Ayala

Esabella Ayala

6 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

The vegetables were cooked perfectly and very fresh. The mango sticky rice was delicious, ripe sweet mangos, best ever.

Rose Carol

Rose Carol

8 reviews on Google

May 2026

Great food

Iris Hopman

Iris Hopman

20 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

Dowize is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Pon is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. Amazing Thai food. Must come back. 10/10. Thai: ในฐานะนักวิจารณ์อาหาร ผมขอบอกเลยว่าร้าน Dowize นั้นยอดเยี่ยมมาก ผมรู้สึกซาบซึ้งในความมีน้ำใจของพนักงานและผู้จัดการที่มีต่อผม แม้ว่าผมจะมีภาวะออทิซึมก็ตาม อีกทั้งอาหารของที่นี่ยังสุดยอดและรสชาติดีเยี่ยมจริงๆ คุณ Pon เจ้าของร้านก็นิสัยดีมาก ร้านอาหารก็ได้รับการดูแลรักษาอย่างดีเยี่ยม เป็นอาหารไทยที่น่าทับใจสุดๆ ผมจะต้องกลับมาทานอีกแน่นอน ให้คะแนนเต็ม 10/10 เลยครับ

Curtis Park

Curtis Park

601 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

I absolutely love their food! The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The decor is beautiful and creates such a nice atmosphere. My kids can’t get enough of the moo ping with sticky rice, pad Thai, and pad see ew. And their Thai iced tea and iced coffee are my personal favorites!

Wiyada Ingier

Wiyada Ingier

6 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

Great food and service

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Cole Sangern

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