Senoya Restaurant in Niles, IL: Asian fusion with a Korean Influence

BK and Sunni Jeon have owned Senoya in Niles, IL for twelve years and previously owned a great Asian buffet dining destination in Missouri. They met in Seoul, Korea where Sunni was a nurse before getting into the food business.  Asian buffets are wonderful because the customer has the opportunity to sample different items and have an opportunity to learn what they like best.

Senoya offers a great buffet with a salad bar, sushi, appetizers and Asian entrees like chop chae, Korean short beef ribs, sweet and sour pork and three different rice offerings such as sticky white rice, red beans and rice and stir fried rice. They also offer Korean chicken and pork which were just out of this world.

All of the products and ingredients are seasonal and fresh. None of the dishes that are served come from the can and the produce  is very fresh that is provided by some of Chicago's top notch suppliers.


One of Senoya's great attributes is that they offer catering and parties. They are able to accommodate parties of up to 150 people or more (with no room charge) and if you're in a party of 6 or more, they highly suggest that you have a reservation on the weekends. Senoya is much more upscale because they have great servers who help to take care of the customers and offer American and Korean beers and wines. For catering orders, they need two days to put the order together for their clientele.
The clientele is mainly Korean but they also have alot of different people who come in and dine with them.


Their son Peter and daughter Irene are working on a Korean Taco take out concept that will be launched in the near future.

There are no present plans to franchise or expand, BK and Sunni are going to help their kids with the new Korean Taco venture which sounds  very exciting and will add a different flavor and concept to Chicago's dining scene.

Word of mouth is the marketing method that they utilize and is working very well for them. They're really busy and have many return customers. They also offer American and Korean beers and wines. 

Some of their specialties are their steamed dumplings and the Korean BBQ. The crab rangoon and egg rolls are delicately well done. Alot of their customers are able to try the Korean delicacies when they partake of the Chinese and Japanese offerings.

The items on the buffet are rotated for seasonal freshness and the items change all of the time

The price range is as follows for Monday through Friday: Weekday lunch is  $8.95, an early bird special of $11.50 from 3:30pm - 5pm  and weekday dinner for $12.50.

For Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, they offer a great price of $12.50 that also includes a drink.

Senoya is wonderful stop because it offers a great pan Asian buffet with a great Korean influence for all to try and savor in a very clean and immaculate environment.


Senoya Restaurant
8750 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 299-7717

Taco Burrito King: Chicago's Premier Fast Casual Mexican Food

Taco Burrito King (http://www.tacoburritoking.com/) got its start when Carolos Lamas decided to open a burrito shop on Harlem and Belmont and was joined by his brother Uriel Lamas who then went and blossomed the business that resulted in the growth of more stores. Taco Burrito King is completely family owned.

The inspiration for their menu is authentic Mexican food and all the recipes are from the Lamas family. Their Touhy location is opened seven days a week, twenty four hours a day and the drive thru is open from 6am to 4am.

They have a wonderful website which is available for ordering and browsing.

Taco Burrito King does do catering such as weddings and baptisms and are available to do any occasions. They also cater office parties.

The quality and taste of their products is very important and the food is made fresh daily. They manufacture their own chorizo which has a lot of different spices.

Taco Burrito King offers good food and fast service and is kept in wonderful condition. The tables, floors and kitchen were very very clean.

I had the pleasure of sampling the quacamole which was chunky and refreshing. The avocados, tomatoes, cilantro and chips were very fresh and authentic.

The combination plate included one taco and I choose the pork taco, a tamale and a quesadilla which were all very authentic well cooked, tender, well seasoned and a delight with the tomato, lettuce and sour cream that accompanied it in addition to rice and beans.

The Flauta plate included three chicken flautas and included, rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

The Rice and beans are not your typical Mexican Rice and beans. The Lamas have really put alot of work into fixing two very delicate and well done traditional Mexican side dishes. The prices are very reasonable and it's a wdonerful visit.

Taco Burrito King
http://www.tacoburritoking.com/
Harlem & Belmont

3216 N Harlem
Chicago, IL 60634
T: (773) 637-3200
Sunday - Thursday: 8am - 4am
Friday & Saturday: 8am - 6am



Harlem & Montrose
4427 N Harlem
Norridge, IL 60706
T: (708) 457-0457
Daily: 9am - Midnight

Harlem & Higgins
5509 N Harlem
Chicago, IL 60656
T: (773) 467-0692
Daily: Open 24 hours

Belmont & Long
5413 W Belmont
Chicago, IL 60641
T: (773) 777-6200
Sunday - Thursday: 8am - 4am
Friday & Saturday: 8am - 6am



North & Natchez
6518 W North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60707
T: (773) 637-2111
Sunday - Thursday: 10am - 2am
Friday & Saturday: 10am - 5am

Greek Town
811 W Jackson
Chicago, IL 60607
T: (312) 831-0633
Daily: Open 24 hours

Alsip
12201 S Pulaski
Alsip, IL 60803
T: (708) 388-3400
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5am
Sunday: 10am - 5pm


Channahon
23836 W Eames
Channahon, IL 60410
T: (815) 467-4300
Monday - Thursday: 6am - 11pm
Friday & Saturday: 6am - Midnight
Sunday: 9am - 11pm
Niles
6701 W Touhy
Niles, IL 60714
T: (847) 600-0404
Daily: Open 24 hours

The HIP
Harlem Irving Plaza Food Court
4148 N Harlem
Norridge IL. 60706
T: (708) 452-3200

http://www.tacoburritoking.com/

Papagalino Bakery Niles, IL

Papagalino is Chicago's premier Greek pastry shop and offers all of the  wonderful European pastries. The beautiful cases are filled with all of the wonderful Greek cookies and are complimented by a variety of other European selections. The other cases are just filled with wonderful cakes, truffles and other wonderful selections like Spanakopita (spinach pies) and Tyropita (cheese pies).

Sotiri, who is the owner, also makes mini versions of his delights for parties and sweet tables. They need some notice in order to create their wonderful platters.

This bakery is truly one of Chicago's and the North Shore's absolute gems. You won't be disappointed!!!


Papagalino Bakery:
9014 South Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714-1537
847-803-9260