A delightful surprise for Sicuan cuisine lovers! We ordered the food from the Chinese menu and it is very authentic. Really like all the dishes we ordered. Spicy in a delicious way. Rice and cold drinks are recommended 😂. Definitely Eat way more food than we normally would have. Will definitely go back again.
Vegan Restaurant
North Star 北极星川菜馆
· $$$$ · lakeZurich · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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A delightful surprise for Sicuan cuisine lovers! We ordered the food from the Chinese menu and it is very authentic. Really like all the dishes we ordered. Spicy in a delicious way. Rice and cold drinks are recommended 😂. Definitely Eat way more food than we normally would have. Will definitely go back again.
Visited North Star (北极星川菜馆) on a really cold day and the meal really hit the spot!!! We ordered two dishes that came out in metal pots over small burners, which kept everything hot throughout the meal and made it feel especially comforting. The dry pot–style meat dish was well seasoned with a nice balance of heat and that classic Sichuan numbing spice. The meat was tender, and the peppers, scallions, and cilantro added good texture and freshness without overpowering the dish. We also had the stir-fried cabbage, which was simple but done well - lightly crisp, garlicky, and not greasy. It paired nicely with the richer flavors of the other dish and was honestly one of those dishes you keep going back to. Nothing felt rushed, the food stayed hot, and the flavors felt true to Sichuan cooking rather than toned down. A good place to come when you want something warming and satisfying, especially in this Chicago weather!! :)
Visited North Star (北极星川菜馆) on a really cold day and the meal really hit the spot!!! We ordered two dishes that came out in metal pots over small burners, which kept everything hot throughout the meal and made it feel especially comforting. The dry pot–style meat dish was well seasoned with a nice balance of heat and that classic Sichuan numbing spice. The meat was tender, and the peppers, scallions, and cilantro added good texture and freshness without overpowering the dish. We also had the stir-fried cabbage, which was simple but done well - lightly crisp, garlicky, and not greasy. It paired nicely with the richer flavors of the other dish and was honestly one of those dishes you keep going back to. Nothing felt rushed, the food stayed hot, and the flavors felt true to Sichuan cooking rather than toned down. A good place to come when you want something warming and satisfying, especially in this Chicago weather!! :)
Coming on Christmas day was an unexpected surprise. After the previous owner closed Green Garden and the expected renovations taking much longer, we thought it was never going to open. The Spicy Boiled Beef was just as good. We also had the squid and chicken fried rice, both were very flavorful. It was busy and the staff was a bit overwhelmed, but they handled it well. Good bye Green Garden, hello North Star! We will be back!