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Big Bowl - Schaumburg, Schaumburg, IL

Big Bowl - Schaumburg

4.6
4.6
2836 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
Using the freshest and highest quality ingredients and starting from
scratch are the only ways to authentically prepare Asian cuisine.
At Big Bowl, we make our own curries and roast our own chilies
and spices, which are ground daily to prepare a variety of our
signature dishes. Our menu features Chinese favorites like Kung
Pao Chicken, Prime Beef & Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Pineapple
Shrimp, along with Thai specialties like Panang Curry Chicken, Vegetable & Tofu Pad
Thai and Red Hot Pepper Chicken Noodles. Whether its sweet or
spicy, rice or noodles, Chinese or Thai that you are craving, our
menu has it all.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 517-8881
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Raul Gutierrez
  • Catering
    We offer our Group Share Menu to go and party platters for carry-out and delivery! Please call a manager and they will be happy to assist!
  • Private party facilities
    Big Bowl is the perfect venue to host a social or business event. For availability and menu options, please call Laura or Grace at 312-589-7001 or via email at bigbowlparties@leye.com.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Nessel & Grace Terzakis: (888) 309-8408
  • Area
    Schaumburg
  • Cross Street
    Hwy 53/290 and Higgins
  • Parking details
    Free Parking is available immediately around the building, or in the parking garage to the west of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Schaumburg Pace station 1/4 mile north west of the restaurant. Trolley service to/from Woodfield Mall available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,836 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Bowl in Schaumburg is celebrated for its "delicious food and great service," with standout dishes like the "pad Thai and lettuce wraps." The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and "attentive" staff create an enjoyable dining experience. The self-serve stir-fry bar is a hit, offering a customizable meal option.

2,836 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the variety of foods offered on the menu yet still allows for a make-ypur-own option to personalize it. The food is delicious, served very hot, and plentiful. We both brought home our leftovers to enjoy another day. It is not a big restaurant, so reservations are recommended.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Friday night, 25 minutes for cocktails, and no water while waiting from the server was a pretty rough start. Cocktails arrived same time as appetizers, and our server accidentally spilled one of the drinks. They were quick to order us another drink, but there was still a charge on the bill for the waiters accident. It was removed once asked about, but seemed like it was an after thought to remove. Hiring more bartenders and waitstaff might help expedite drink timing and lack of attention.  Food was good.

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  3. Manny VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always never disappointed with quality of food😊

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Big Bowl during Restaurant Week and it did not disappoint. The price-fixed menu was perfect and well worth it. Our sever, Natalie, was excellent.

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  5. Victoria

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner. Our waiter was very attentive.

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  6. Rosanne

    Chicago28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lettuce entertain you has to remove the extra charge. Enough. Surcharges are a terrible business model. One of our favorite restaurants though.

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  7. CYNTHIA VIP

    Chicago51 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu is very limited now, prices are way higher for what you get, quality of food is just mediocre, not like it used to be....the women in the booth behind us were very loud, where my husband & I couldn't hear each other:(

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  8. Carrie

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and excellent service by our server, Carlos -he was the highlight of our experience. Bonus for clean bathrooms. Would have liked more veggies in dish. Only annoyance: the 3% surcharge on top of our meal.

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  9. sophia

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always. Great time with the family and hope to return.

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  10. Patricia

    Chicago23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food excellent but they are still putting surcharge on checks . Stop it please.

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FAQs

Big Bowl - Schaumburg offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 517-8881.

Big Bowl - Schaumburg is rated 4.6 stars by 2836 OpenTable diners.

Big Bowl - Schaumburg does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Big Bowl - Schaumburg

1950 E. Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hwy 53/290 and Higgins
  • Area
    Schaumburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Thai
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Parking is available immediately around the building, or in the parking garage to the west of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Schaumburg Pace station 1/4 mile north west of the restaurant. Trolley service to/from Woodfield Mall available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Raul Gutierrez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (847) 517-8881
  • Catering
    We offer our Group Share Menu to go and party platters for carry-out and delivery! Please call a manager and they will be happy to assist!
  • Private party facilities
    Big Bowl is the perfect venue to host a social or business event. For availability and menu options, please call Laura or Grace at 312-589-7001 or via email at bigbowlparties@leye.com.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Nessel & Grace Terzakis: (888) 309-8408
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