Lulu's
(847) 869-4343
804 Davis St
Evanston,
IL
60201
42.0468
-87.682
Neighborhood: Evanston
Reviews & Ratings for Lulu's
21 reviews
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Good food! by Nozi A. at InsiderPages
Contributor
October 19, 2008
The food here was really good. They had a small selection of different types of asian dishes but the quality of the food made up for it. I would definitely come again!
LuLu's by Christina F. at InsiderPages
Contributor
October 16, 2008
this place is a lot of fun. it gets busy but what place doesn't! the food here is great and make sure to try new things every time you go in, it makes it more fun that way because everything is delicious!
Vegetarians and budget-conscious NU students nosh on noodles and more at this Pan-Asian favorite.
by Peter Behle
March 04, 2008
The Scene
Students from nearby Northwestern University flock to LuLu's for its cheap-date appeal. Families with young kids come for the nonexistent dress code; and friends gather for celebrations. Big orb paper lanterns lend atmosphere along with a colorful mural above the watch-them-cook counter. In one corner, a Buddha stands smiling--probably because the food's so good. On the way in, kids can grab (only to borrow) one of the Godzilla-like toys to play with during their meal.
The Food
The full menu divides into three sections: Dim sum offers hot and sour soup, mussels, and fried sesame balls. Salads and noodle soups include Vietnamese rice noodle salad, tempura shrimp salad, and udon noodle soup. Noodles and rice stir-fry covers dishes like bi bim bop, yakisoba, pad thai and wide rice noodles in oyster sauce. The bento box combines some of LuLu's best, including a crispy, fresh vegetable spring roll, a pot sticker, peanut sesame noodles, flavorful steamed spinach, and chicken salad with tangy ginger dressing.
- Pros: vegetarian-friendlyquick service
- Cons: noisylong waits
On my Top 10 Restaurant's List!! by Animal P. at InsiderPages
Contributor
February 02, 2008
Lulu's is a one of a kind! Every time I go to Lulu's I try something new and I have never been disappointed. The food screams freshness. I never leave feeling like I ate an unhealthy meal. I travel an hour to reach Lulu's great food. I wish they had more locations, because I would most definitely be a regular if they did. Always great!
Wadded plastic wrap in soup, uninspiring food
by intercept789
January 17, 2008
I officially give up on Lulu's. I have lived in the area for years, and have eaten there a couple dozen times probably. The service was OK, and now they have a new location, it is a nice casual atmosphere, but in the end the food is always wanting. The quality of the food is below average, in particular the meats and seafood in the dishes. The spices and flavorings always seem mismatched somehow to the point where it just doesn't work somehow. I had given up on it for a couple years, and then when a friend was in town and we were driving around I asked him where he wanted to eat, we were going by Lulu's, so he said how about there? I shrugged and said why not. There were three of us, and none of us thought the food was very good. I had something with chicken, and i think i found about 3 sad little scraps of chicken in my dish.
Worse, my wife had a piece of wadded up plastic wrap in her soup. It just isn't worth it to go to Lulu's when there are so many other good restaurants in Evanston.
- Pros: Nice atmosphere
- Cons: Crappy food
A former favorite
by swagworld
December 06, 2007
This very popular Evanston spot has gone down hill in its cuisine. The food was pretty fun and creative. The last time I was there the food was pretty lackluster. The waiter was disinterested. This was a meeting spot for friends, but we have moved elsewhere.
- Pros: Variety of dishes
- Cons: poor service
great food, good time
by chavelo
July 13, 2007
I went there and had a great meal with my wife. The food was terrific and the atmosphere was great and casual and very clean. We decided to split some dim sum which is like appetizers and chose p0t stickers, coconut shrimp, and the stir fried green beans. Each of these were the best I've had around. For an entree we split the szechuan chicken pao and it was sooo good. We decided to have dessert as well and we split the warm brownie with coconut gelato and it was the perfect end to the meal. The table next to us were eating ginger chicken salads. They were huge and they said that's what they've been coming for for years. We'll be back soon to try sum more..
- Pros: good food, good service, good prices
- Cons: so much deliciousness to choose from
Not Authentic, But Try The All-You-Can Eat
by hmmmichelle
March 28, 2007
If you want authentic Asian food this is not the place. (I doubt any place that considers them pan-asian can truly be authentic.)
I've eaten here several times before. The first few times I thought the food was really good. But I think the more I come here the less I like it. STILL, I would recommend trying their all-you-can-everything-on-the-menu but be sure to go there with no less than three people and no more than six people, otherwise it's not worth what you pay for. It's just fun to be able to try everything on the menu. Whenever you go to a restaurant you always wished you could try everything on the menu so here's your chance at Lulu's. I like their Chicken Ramen noodles and mussels. Stay away from their Pad Thai or Bibim bop-- really inauthentic.
- Pros: You can try everything on the menu! It's good to try the first few times
- Cons: Not very authentic Asian food, it gets old after going to this many times
Best pizza anywhere, Avoid on Friday nights, Great customer service
by cinciny
December 04, 2006
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Great local place, and now across the street from ample parking by Tracy M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
August 01, 2006
My go to item at Lulu??s is the Bento Box because it has such a great mix of my favorite items: it has the ginger chicken salad, cold sesame spinach, sesame peanut noodles, an egg roll, a pot sticker, and their great dipping sauce. I always ask for extra egg roll sauce because I dip EVERYTHING in it! Besides the Bento, they have an all you can eat special on certain days/times that is a great value if you go hungry ?? I??d also suggest going with friends so you can split things and taste all the great flavors that Lulus has to offer. Now, if you are thinking authentic Chinese, this is not the place ?? but for great asian-esq food with wonderful flavors check out Lulu??s Dim Sum and Then Sum in Evanston. PS - they also have awesome ice tea!
PROS: yummy food, good variety of items and flavors
CONS: noisy when busy
