pl8 Restaurant天府和风 offers authentic and fusion Asian dishes with mouth-watering aromas and vibrant flavors, inspired by deep culinary histories.
Classically trained in the renowned Chengdu Hotel in Sichuan and honed by 37 years of experience, Chef Bo carefully crafts the menu’s Chinese offerings. The Japanese cuisine is led by Chef Peter a seasoned Japanese chef with 30 years of experience.
We offer traditional Chinese dishes, sashimi, specialty sushi rolls, noodles, and a variety of appetizers. To complement your dining experience, we also serve a selection of sake, wine, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Welcome to join us to savor the tradition and innovation we weave into every meal.
Sleek, loungelike spot for small & large Asian plates, maki, nigiri, sake & creative cocktails.
Noel Krneta
The food here is top knotch! Everything is fresh and the service was fantastic. They were very kind and capable. My husband and I are vegetarian and vegan and they had clearly labeled food for the both of us. This will be a new regular spot for us. We had the Vegan General Tao’s, Buddhas Garden, one of their veggie maki rolls, miso soup, mushroom crisps, spring rolls and Sake. Everything was delicious!
… moreLou Man
PL8 did not miss. The spider roll was fresh and perfectly balanced, the beef pad thai was packed with flavor (no sad noodles here), and that pork belly appetizer? Absolute show-stopper—tender, and gone way too fast. Every dish came out on point. Great food, great vibes, and definitely a spot I’ll be back to.
… moreHong Chen
It was my birthday, and I had a wonderful evening here with my friends. The dishes were absolutely delicious. As someone from Sichuan, I can say this is the best Sichuan restaurant I’ve had in the Chicago area in the past ten years. The Japanese dishes were also made with the freshest, carefully selected ingredients. They serve great cocktails, and with such a wide variety of flavors, this restaurant is perfect for gatherings—everyone can find something they enjoy. It was definitely worth the 45-minute drive to get here. And by the way, their backdrop makes for really beautiful photos too!
… moreKathy Taylor
Excellent food, value and service. Beautiful cultural interior decor. We had the lunch specials that came with soup and egg roll. Very large portion for reasonable lunch price. Extra plus that they offer an extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. We will return!
Update: Hot & Sour soup contains egg and is not suitable for vegan. Sesame Balls may also contain egg.
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Hidden in the corner of a shopping center. Very friendly staff, and service is very good.
The owners are from Chendu, China home of very spicy Chinese food. They serve spicy or not spicy. The food is delicious and large portions.
I highly recommend this restaurant on rt.14 in Barrington. A definite jewel.
… moreHelga
What an amazing place it is! The atmosphere is peaceful and cozy, service is unobtrusive and the food is sooooo delicious! It’s a rare case when ordering meat or seafood you get fresh-cooked, flavorful, quality meal that tastes exactly like it should – you feel the taste of the ingredients and it’s not deemed by seasonings and sauces.
We ate shrimps with asparagus, scallops with peas and mushrooms, beef with rice and broccoli and two giant rolls with plethora of stuffing. Everything was fresh, tasty, balanced.
Now I can say it is one of the best restaurants of asian food I know.
… moreKaitlyn Tippery
A local favorite of ours. We have stuck with them through recent changes, and just needed to show some love. The food is consistently excellent and the service is great. Large portions that are perfect for sharing, they accommodate large groups and while I love that we can always walk in without a reservation, I don’t want to keep it a secret. Keep up the great work pl8!
… moreSharon Luo
This restaurant deserves a five-star review. I have been to birthday parties a couple of times here and the food was amazing, everything was very fresh, and the sashimi used the highest quality fish that simply melts in your mouth. I don’t typically drink, but for the celebration, we ordered some drinks the waiter recommend, and they were extremely good and as you can see from the picture, they look pretty too. Have I mentioned the dessert? We ordered 3 types of dessert, and they were all super yummy. I will be back soon!
… moreCindy Zhang
On Chinese New Year’s Eve, we ordered takeout from this restaurant. The Sichuan cuisine was very authentic and came in generous portions. Our whole family was very satisfied. We especially loved the Zhangcha duck — the meat was tender with a rich smoky flavor.
… moreLaura Wang
Best Chinese food I’ve had since China! Amazing food, quality, service, and atmosphere. You can easily tell each dish was made with care and had its own delicate flavor profile. The chef’s signature bobo beef was incredible! Highly recommend.
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