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Jibek Jolu, Chicago, IL

Jibek Jolu

4.9
4.9
31 Reviews
$30 and under
Central Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (773) 878-8494
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Roza Sydykova

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

31 Reviews
  1. Wanda

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Elaine

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  3. Jamil

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    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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  4. James

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    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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  5. Nadia

    Chicago

    37 reviews

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    5.0

    37 reviews

    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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  6. Erica

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  7. Katie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  8. Steven

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant and especially the pelemeni

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  9. BurtF

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time trying these foods. I went with a friend who is familiar with this cuisine and I sampled a variety of the dishes. It was phenomenally delicious! What a wonderful experience that I had here! The wait person was extremely helpful and helped me to understand my choices and select. I had leftovers so that I will continue to enjoy the food! I will definitely be returning here. 

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  10. TimD

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived just before 730 for our reservation and were seated shortly thereafter. Proceed to wait for 30 minutes without any acknowledgement from the staff. No water, no menus, nothing. It was as if we didn’t exist. I understand they were busy, but the restaurant has ten tables and neither of the servers even looked in our direction. Other tables received multiple dishes, drinks and refills in the time we were waiting. Ended up walking out and going to another restaurant at 8. Not sure I’ve ever experienced that before. So disappointing because we were really excited to try it and had only heard good things.

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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 4.9 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jibek Jolu

5047 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Winnemac St
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu 12:00 pm–7:30 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Central Asian, Pan-Asian, Afghan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roza Sydykova
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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