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Jibek Jolu, Chicago, IL

Jibek Jolu

4.8
4.8
34 Reviews
$30 and under
Central Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
Jibekjolu is Chicago's first and only Kyrgyz restaurant, one that will allow you to truly enjoy unique flavors, hand pulled noodles, fresh baked bread, and tender, perfectly seasoned meat. Jibek Jolu features elements of many different cuisines and allows you to have a taste of many cultures all at one stop.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Central Asian, Pan-Asian, Afghan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu 12:00 pm–7:30 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roza Sydykova

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jibek Jolu is a culinary gem offering "outrageously delicious" Central Asian cuisine in a cozy setting. Highlights include "phenomenally delicious" hand-pulled noodles, pelmeni, and manty dumplings. Despite occasional service hiccups, patrons praise the restaurant's "friendly, efficient" staff and BYO policy. A must-visit for unique flavors and "comforting" dining experiences.

34 Reviews
  1. Arthur VIP

    Los Angeles28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous! The food and service was excellent!

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  2. Karen

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, wonderful service, quiet and cozy setting. We highly recommend Jibek Jolu and will definitely be back!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great experience with our family of 5 plus a guest and third visit. The pulled noodles are not common even in Chicago so go for the Boso Lagman w/ beef. Dumplings and all appetizers are terrific and worth sampling. The Manty dumplings as an entree also very good and shareable. The Plov, chicken or beef, is great and very filling. We generally don’t get desert but the homemade honey cake which surprisingly wasn’t overly sweet was also great for sharing.

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  4. Wanda

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, service was great, it was my dining here. The eggplant was amazing as a starter and the honey cake was the perfect end. Everything in between was super tasty. The staff was very sweet and accommodating.

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  5. Elaine

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a great ethnic restaurant. Excellent pierogi and borscht. Our waitress was the best: friendly, efficient and responsive to our requests. Great value for home cooking.

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  6. Jamil VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jibek Jolu (Khygyz for "Silk Road") is an outstanding restaurant. Central Asian cuisine is rare in Chicago, making Jibek Jolu a unique local treasure. The food is delicious, well-prepared, and made with the freshest ingredients. It's tasty and comforting. The vibe is casual, the decor is a colorful nod to the artistry of Khygystan, and the service is friendly and attentive. Plus, it's a BYOB, which is always a big plus. Treat yourself to this gem of a north-side dining establishment.

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  7. James

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. We had the carrot appetizer and fresh baked bread, along with the traditional rice dish with lamb, pumkin manty, lamb ribs dish, and beef and vegetables stew over noodles dish. it was all very delicious. We will definitely be returning.

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  8. Nadia

    Chicago38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing restaurant in the area. Staff were super kind and accommodating. Food was delicious. Loved the lamb ribs, kebab mix, plov, manti, the chicken dish was amazing. Everything was perfect

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  9. Erica

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first introduction to Kyrzyg cuisine. I was not disappointed. I had kompot (beverage), Lepeshka (bread), and Plov Lamb (rice with lamb dish). The food and beverage was delicious. Service was great too.

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  10. Katie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an all-around beautiful restaurant! Delicious food, kind employees, great ambiance and interior design. Will be back many times!

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FAQs

Jibek Jolu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 878-8494.

Jibek Jolu is rated 4.8 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

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 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Jibek Jolu

5047 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Central Asian, Pan-Asian, Afghan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu 12:00 pm–7:30 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roza Sydykova
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