Take Me Out

Really, really like the food at this place but service has to improve some. Two different cashiers were a little distracted with taking order and handling my credit card. Parking is impossible most of the time (lucky if you find a meter nearby). Prices are somewhat reasonable. Hope for better experiences soon.

Delicious stuff! Can’t go wrong with either the original hotties or the boneless hotties! Definitely get the purple rice also!

Wings, wings, wings! I’ve been trying to make my way back to take me out since I tried their delicious wings at Wing fest last year. I love the lollipop Style swings that they offer. The place itself isn’t much to look at more fast-​casual than anything but that’s all you need for a wing joint they offer a few Asian appetizers as well as a couple of side dishes including a few different rice options. I went solely for the wings so didn’t get a chance to try any of the other items. The one criticism I have is that they don’t allow you to mix the family portion with two different sauces. My husband loves spice and I am a bit of a wuss in that area so I had to get 2 orders, one of each sauce. I took the Wings To Go and they made it back from Pilsen to Logan Square still delicious hot and crispy. My husband loved the spicy the heat is really great but the flavor is even better. I had one spicy and then stuck with the mild, which has a nice mix of sweet and salty deliciousness. If I have a wing craving this will be my spot going forward!

First review of 2016. I got a couple more left in me, so give me one more elite year, then f**k Unilocal,you can have it back. So where’s all the mad Unilocalers at? It’s like a jungle in this habitat.
I had Take Me Out bookmarked since 2009, long before moving to Pilsen. That was a time when I was listening to UGK and Hurricane Chris on my iPod nano, and writing way too many Unilocal reviews instead of spending time with someone I was dating. No regrets. A lyrical gangsta like me was married to the game.
Years later Take Me Out is a stones throw away. While I don’t eat here that often, I love that it’s so close. Lets face it. Sometimes you want wings but also want Chinese. Maybe you’re white and part Chinese like Keanu Reeves. You’d be eating at Take Me Out a lot.
But when you want real ass sports bar style wings, or old dirty Chinese restaurant (formally ODB) food, this hybrid fare just won’t cut it. It’s also more expensive. But their lollipop wings and fried rice alone are satisfying.
That being said, it’s a wonderful option to have. And for what they do, they do it well.

perfect place to have a quick bite before heading to Costco in south loop
it is a bit like chinese style chicken wings, but i would say it is more on the fusion side than on the authentic side. the taste is good for the price, but i wouldn’t say it’s extraordinary that it worth a trip to it just for their wings, but it is definitely a good stop if you are in the area and looking for something quick and tasty

The chicken was really good. But the fried rice was literally the best I’v ever had. Don’t skip it

Love the chicken … So yummy !!! If you have not try their chicken you should … You won’t go wrong

Perfect little place to stop by when you and your friends can’t decide on a place to eat. It’s a nice, clean restaurant to go with a small group of friends, but you can definitely order the wings to-​go!
The menu is pretty simple, and I always get the little hotties. The wings/​rice meal plus an appetizer came out to be around $ 12, which isn’t the cheapest, but it’s pretty reasonable for me considering the portion size, in my opinion. The chicken tastes best when you eat them fresh right away & it’s even yummier with the purple rice & daikon!

My boyfriend and I love the Korean-​style lollipop chicken wings, so Take Me Out was a great choice! He always gets the family size chicken hotties for himself, which also comes with a huge bowl of rice on the side. You get a choice of either white rice, brown rice or purple rice. You can substitute fried rice for a couple bucks more, I think too. I always always always get the shrimp hotties, which I LOVE! I crave them randomly from time to time as well haha but I also just love fried shrimp in any form.
Appetizer-​wise, we usually get an order of crab rangoons just because I love crab rangoons but they’re otherwise nothing to write home about. The 4-​star rating is mostly for my love of shrimp hotties. If you’re ever in the area, feel free to check this place out!

Not Chinese food but not bad at all. Loved the purple rice and little hotties.

Saw this mentioned in an 18^th St self-​tour so I decided to check it out. My impression? Glorified orange chicken. I tried the Boneless Hotties and just felt like I was popping down sugary glazed chicken nuggets (with some slight heat). Purple Rice tasted just like… white rice, although I think it was supposed to have taro root in it?
The place was absolutely empty when I came in, with one bored girl on her phone waiting behind the counter. Luckily this meant minimal wait and my choice of seating of the sticky tables. The only other person I encountered by chance was a cook who was coming out of the bathroom as I went in. The food was about the amount you’d expect for $ 7 – 8, but had about the same complexity of my college-​cooking days.
I’m boosting a star for the clean bathroom and the fact that I haven’t tried more of the menu. But, no return trips planned even if I’m in the area.

Love their wings and Asian fusion wing sauce. Small place, mainly designed for pick up and delivery but there are tables to eat at. They have purple rice that comes with order of wings… pretty impressed. They use machine to push meat to one side of the wing making it like a lolly pop chicken wing so it’s easier to eat. They fry wings perfectly crisp. I make some dam good wings but I got say they got me beat…

Very good food. Crab Rangoons sauce was out of this universe. The pot stickers were lacking meat. The rice was too oily but still good. However, the chicken hotties were breaded/​fried excellently. Perfect chicken.
Overall the place is pretty good. A little pricey, the appetizers add up. Give it a try. Don’t forget, take it out!

This restaurant is the definition of a specialized restaurant, and for good reason. This restaurant was built on their famous chicken wings and they never disappoint! My go-​to when I can’t think of what to eat for dinner, or when I watch a movie, or after I work out, or while I am studying, or when friends come over, or etc etc.

It was ok. I don’t think I’ll return.
The presentation was disappointing. While it had artistic style in its simplicity, the lack of variety (read: no eggs, no veggies, JUST white rice and JUST fried tofu) was unsatisfying.
Add the price, which was not outrageous, was nevertheless too high for the meager offering… and I don’t think I’ll return.
The front counter lady was real sweet and upbeat though.

I’ve been here twice now; both times the wings were great. My boyfriend and I ordered the family hotties with purple rice and crab Rangoon. The wing sauce was excellent. We ended up taking quite a bit home; just got filed up quickly! The rangoon were nice and crispy but I didn’t taste much crab in the inside. Regardless, I’d recommend it to anybody who likes chicken!

I went here with my coworkers for lunch for take out since one of my coworker recommend it. I order the chicken wings with brown rice and it was really good. The place is not that big but have a few tables for you to dine in. I would go back to this place if I am in the neighborhood.

Over rated and over priced!
Youre only allowed 1 sauce on any size order wings. The fried rice was ok.
The wings were average but definitely not worth the price!
After hearing all the hype this place is a straight dud. Only reason we stopped in is because the International Bites Gala’s food was crap and started late.
Great Sea is so much better than this place.

Went back to try the mild wings and they are so delicious. Two of us were eating the family size wings, sampler, and a fountain drink… and we couldn’t finish!
I do have to say the wings quality did not change! The appetizers will be something that I won’t order again though. I’m spoiled by the traditional taste and folding where the Rangoon’s are not drowning in oil.
Do remember to order the wings spicy! Hot, hot, hot!!!

I order the little hotties spicy and it never fails me. Their wings remind me of lollipop chicken wings. I love the sauce and how the meat is pushed up so that it will be easier to eat. I like the brown rice, but I have always wanted to try it with fried rice.
I ordered the appetizer sampler once and it was just okay. There was nothing special about any of the items. I would not order it again; I would much rather get more wings instead.