Gaijin

4.7

4,7

121 reviews

$30 en minder

Japans

Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

14 mrt 2025

23:30

Vandaag 32 keer gereserveerd

Experiences beschikbaar.

Over dit restaurant

Innovatief
Hotspot
Juweeltje in de wijk

Gaijin by Chef Paul Virant is Chicago’s first okonomiyaki restaurant, offering both Hiroshima and Osaka styles of the savory Japanese pancake. A self-described gaijin, or “outsider” in Japanese, Virant playfully embraces this perspective and honors traditional preparations and techniques, as well as his well-known passion for pickling and preserving.

Designed to deliver a lively and interactive culinary experience, the 60-seat space is anchored by a custom 12-foot griddle and chef’s counter and offers individual Hiroshima teppan griddles for table service.

The dessert menu features kakigori, a shaved ice dessert, along with mochi donuts and other Japanese-inspired treats. The bar program showcases highballs and a focused selection of beer – including a Moody Tongue-Gaijin collaboration house lager, sake, Japanese whisky, and wine.

We can’t wait to see you at Gaijin!

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Aanvullende informatie

Locatie
950 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Telefoonnummer
(312) 265-1348
Prijs
$30 en minder
Keuken
Japans, Japans (Okonomiyaki), Aziatisch
Openingstijden
ma–vr 17:00 uur–22:00 uur za, zo 11:00 uur–22:00 uur Happy hour ma–do 17:00 uur–18:00 uur
Dress code
Casual kleding
Parking details
Geen
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Sunset Soundscapes - Monthly DJ Night
US$ 5,00 per persoon
Vooraf betaald
alleen 19 mrt 2025
Our monthly DJ night is back! This month, we're thrilled to have DJ Shon Dervis spinning a killer mix of city pop, funk, and soul from 6pm-9pm. Come early for happy hour deals from 5pm-6pm and stay for the vibes. Plus, enjoy half-off sake bottle all night long. A $5 deposit per person secures your reservation and will be applied to the final bill. See you there!
Chef Collaboration Night: Brian Jupiter
alleen 20 mrt 2025
Gaijin is thrilled to welcome Chef Brian Jupiter of Frontier and Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods in on Thursday, March 20th, for the seventh installment of our Chef Collaboration series! Chef Jupiter will be in house from 6 - 8 p.m. to showcase his unique osaka-style okonomiyaki special. This is a one-night-only opportunity you won't want to miss!
Chef Collaboration Night: Christian Hunter
alleen 17 apr 2025
Gaijin is thrilled to welcome Chef Christian Hunter of Atelier in on Thursday, April 17th, for the eighth installment of our Chef Collaboration series! Chef Hunter will be in house from 6 - 8 p.m. to showcase his unique osaka-style okonomiyaki special. This is a one-night-only opportunity you won't want to miss!

Aanbiedingen

Try Our Happy Hour Specials Starting At $5!
Meerdere datums beschikbaar
ma - do - 16:00 - 18:00
Join us Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., for selected highballs, sake, draft beer, starters and share plates, starting at $5. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome.

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4.7

4,7 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,6Eten
4,6Bediening
4,6Sfeer
4,5Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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121 Reviews

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OpenTable gast
Londen1 recensie
5.0
2 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Great spot! The okonomiyaki is delicious! Strongly recommended!
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Jordan
Orlando / Oost-1 recensie
5.0
4 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Always exemplary. My fifth visit to Gaijin and there will be many more.
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Adriana vip
Chicago1 recensie
5.0
6 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Great food, very different from any Asian cuisine, very specific and nice. The place is small, always full with great atmosphere. The servis is very efficient, helpful and fast. Great experience.
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Joanne
Chicago40 recensies
5.0
6 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Such a fun and delicious dinner! Great food and great drinks and stellar service. I have been before and have been hyping this place to my friends. It definitely lived up to the hype and we had a blast! This place is not to be missed!
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OpenTable gast
Chicago1 recensie
5.0
7 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Food was amazing as always I tried the duck and it was great 😊
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Alexandra
Detroit1 recensie
3.0
Gegeten op 7 maart 2025
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
Fun but I don’t need to eat here twice. The pancakes are decent
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Hanae
Chicago1 recensie
5.0
Gegeten op 3 maart 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
I had a business dinner with customers from Japan. But I wanted it to be a nice casual occasion, so Gaijin was just the right fit. Good Japanese choices and good drinks. The Okonomiyaki was pretty good but they enjoyed the atmosphere so much that they went for seconds on the highball. My boss joined us later in the night, the staff was super-flexible and friendly, the night got better and in the end, we all enjoyed the evening :)
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Cody
Unspecified1 recensie
3.0
Gegeten op 23 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
I have been wanting to try this place for a while now, I was exited to step in for brunch! The host was very kind, the ambiance was nice, and the noise wasn’t too loud. My server happened to be the bartender and I sadly didn’t get to catch her name(she was working the brunch shift on 2/23 and she was amazing! She helped me pick a drink, wasn’t intrusive, and had a warm bubbly and inviting personality. Sadly that’s about where it ends, everything was much so overly salted, I couldn’t finish my rice dish because the amount of salt that was on the food was aggressive. I didn’t complain nor ask for my money because it’s not worth the trouble, but please focus on bringing the flavor out in the food without needing to pile on the salt.
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OpenTable gast
Washington, D.C1 recensie
5.0
Gegeten op 17 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
One of my favorite places in the city. It’s the only place I ever willingly visit west loop to eat at. Worth it every time.
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Justin
Indiana9 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 16 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
We're very impressed with the unique flavors of an otherwise authentically created dish. The service was very friendly and prompt. The atmosphere was positive and inviting with a pleasant buzz among all the customers without being overly loud. While visiting Chicago, this was a great stop on our itinerary and the location has such easy access. For okonomiyaki regulars who have roots in the city of Osaka, we were very impressed! Don't forget the mochi donuts and the kakigori for dessert!
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