Gaijin

4.7

4,7

90 reviews

$30 en minder

Japans

Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

30 dec 2024

19:00

Vandaag 40 keer gereserveerd

Experiences beschikbaar.

Juweeltje in de wijk
Bruisend
Innovatief

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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Eetruimtes

Aanvullende informatie

Stijl
Een hapje eten
Prijs
$30 en minder
Keuken
Japans, Japans (Okonomiyaki), Aziatisch
Openingstijden
ma–vr 16:00 uur–22:00 uur za, zo 11:00 uur–22:00 uur Happy hour ma–do 16:00 uur–18:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(312) 265-1348
Website
https://gaijinchicago.com/
Dress code
Casual kleding

Locatie
950 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Wijk
West Loop
Parking details
Geen
Public transit
Morgan Green Line

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Experiences

Gaijin+Rare Tea Cellars Alcohol-free Tasting Menu
US$ 95,00 per persoon
alleen 16 jan 2025
Escape the ennui of Dry January with a five-course tasting menu + alcohol-free beverage pairings, featuring the remarkable teas and culinary ingredients available exclusively from Rare Tea Cellars. This one-night-only dining experience will showcase a dynamic progression of beverages created from fine and specialty ingredients without the use of spirits (or alcohol-free spirits!), and each dish will exhibit the delicately balanced, rich, and aromatic flavors that teas and infusions bring to Japanese cuisine. This menu is a true partnership between food and beverage, and a celebration of the exceptional flavors carefully sourced and imported by our friends at Rare Tea Cellars. Please note that menu price includes beverage pairings.
Chicago Restaurant Week 2025
US$ 30,00 - US$ 45,00 per persoon
24 jan 2025 - 9 feb 2025
Join us for Chicago Restaurant Week January 24 - February 9! Enjoy our three-course lunch menu for $30 Saturday and Sunday, or jump into the full Gaijin experience with a four-course dinner menu for $45 daily.
Chef Collaboration Night: Hisanobu Osaka
alleen 20 feb 2025
Gaijin is thrilled to welcome Chef Hisanobu Osaka of Miru in on Thursday, February 20th, for the sixth installment of our Chef Collaboration series! Chef Osaka 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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Reviews van gasten over dit restaurant

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4.7

4,7 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,6Eten
4,7Bediening
4,5Sfeer
4,4Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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90 Reviews

D
Dennesia
Chicago
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Vandaag gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Even though we were passed late for our reservation we still were seated immediately upon entering. The food was excellent and because it was my birthday, my husband and I were given complimentary champagne and some delicious cookies and cream ice cream that was made in house. Thank you Gaijin and staff for helping make my special day even more special!
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Jeff
vip
Chicago
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
3 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 4
Unique twist on delicious Japanese food. Waiter was personable.
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FRANK
Chicago
95 recensies
5.0
95 recensies
7 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Love this place and will continue to be regulars. Outstanding food and ambience. Always a nice experience.
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Sonja
Chicago
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 22 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Great tasting food. The service was very attentive.
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Weiwen
vip
Chicago
1 recensie
4.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 21 december 2024
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 4
The stainless plate on the table has this meat / fishy smell. It threw me off
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Daniella
vip
New York City
3 recensies
4.0
3 recensies
Gegeten op 20 december 2024
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 5
The food and drinks we’re absolutely delicious! It was filling but light and the same time. This wasn’t my first time visiting Gaijin but every time I come back I have a wonderful experience!!
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Janet
Chicago
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 20 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Our son recommended Gaijin and it was wonderful! Highly recommend chef’s counter seating. Great food and really fun!
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Kevin
Chicago
3 recensies
5.0
3 recensies
Gegeten op 19 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 5
Good food as always. The drink menu changed so we couldn't get what we had last time, but the new options were also tasty. This is one of our favorite places to eat.
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OT
OpenTable gast
Minneapolis - S
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 19 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 5
Fun date night spot where you get to interact with food before it hits your plate. Loved trying some new foods and flavors!!
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Heather
Chicago
7 recensies
5.0
7 recensies
Gegeten op 18 december 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 3
The meal was delicious. Especially enjoyed the marinated vegetables. Our service person was very helpful and gave recommendations, all of the staff was attentive. The happy hour specials are especially good!
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