Leilani Asian Fusion

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   Andrea

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   My boyfriend and I came to Lelani during Aurora restaurant week & we were not disappointed. I've wanted to try this restaurant since they opened a few months ago and when I saw their deals during restaurant week we knew now was our time. Typically I would say the prices might be a little high but we were able to order Habachi for $10!! Not only was the price good but the flavors were too. We also ordered the Lumpia appetizer. I love lumpia and was excited to try theres. I will say we will probably skip these on our next visit. They are just so tiny and not filled with a lot of filling. I know they are tradationally small (taquito sized). These were even smaller like little bit thicker than cigarettes so we mainly tasted the crispyness over anything else. We were intrigued about some of the other appetizers so we will try those next time. We also ordered the Land & Sea sushi which is comprised of crab meat, asparagus, avocado & a thinly seared piece of steak. My boyfriend and I thought they were very tasty. The drinks we ordered were very good. I got their version of a espresso martini made with tequila. I was a little skeptical but the tequila was not overwhelming at all and paired surprising well in this drink. My boyfriend was excited to see they had some Japenese beers that he's previously had in Japan so he ordered one of those. Our waitress was very sweet but I think she could have been a little more on top of our service given that it's a nicer dining experience. We weren't given chopsticks at I tried looking for her but didn't see her for 5+ minutes which was a bit odd because there was only a few tables and we were all seated near each other. We ended up eating our sushi with our hands and eventually we asked for them which I know she assumed were already at the table. I also was interested in the dessert options but she just brought our check... better for my waist line anyways. Overall great experience and we will be back!
   

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   Brandi

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Girls dinner was so fun! From start to finish we received great service. I absolutely love the decor and ambience here and the mood felt seductive and energetic for Saturday! Most of us ordered off the menu for Aurora restaurant week and we were not disappointed! Lumpia, sushi rolls, and Ube crème brûlée were fresh and delicious. I will definitely be back!
   

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   Amber

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter Will was so friendly and we really enjoyed him as our server. The food was absolutely delicious. We love the ambience and would highly recommend.
   

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   Edward

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Service, awesome food. Would recommend to anyone
   

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   Erika

   VIP

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, excellent service and a modern and sexy ambiance.
   

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   Carrie

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Really enjoyed our evening here. We came after a show and the location was so convenient. All of the food was delicious! We tried the Korean wings, lemongrass shrimp truffle steak and Pancit noodles. Everything was great although the Pancit wasn’t quite what we expected because we are used to more traditional Pancit. It was still good, though. We weren’t really crazy about the desserts but that’s not a reason for not returning. The service was great too! Nice atmosphere.
   

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   Christina

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ambience is amazing. The atmosphere is energetic but no issue in having conversation with your dining partners. The restaurant decor is beautiful. Food is delicious but I prefer simpler version of Asian food, but then it would be missing the Fusion. Staff super attentive. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Lena

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Side dishes are very small and even a bowl of fried rice was overpriced. Portion sizes small for sides, appetizers, and dessert. World's smallest bowl of miso soup, more like a small tea cup.
   

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   Tammy

   VIP

   Tampa

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on January 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food. Water refills could’ve been better. First visit will definitely return.
   

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    Sandra

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Our server, Will, was terrific! Very welcoming and helpful. Food was great, can’t wait to go back and try other dishes.
    

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