Gaijin

4.7

4,7

112 reviews

$30 en minder

Japans

Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

26 feb 2025

19:00

Vandaag 43 keer gereserveerd

Experiences beschikbaar.

Juweeltje in de wijk
Charmant
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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Aanvullende informatie

Stijl
Een hapje eten
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
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

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!
Chef Collaboration Night: Won Kim
alleen 15 mei 2025
Gaijin is thrilled to welcome Chef Won Kim of Kimski in on Thursday, May 15th, for the ninth installment of our Chef Collaboration series! Chef Kim 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
4,5Sfeer
4,4Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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112 Reviews

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Cody
Unspecified
1 recensie
3.0
1 recensie
3 dagen geleden gegeten
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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Justin
Indiana
9 recensies
5.0
9 recensies
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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Jennifer
vip
Chicago
114 recensies
5.0
114 recensies
Gegeten op 13 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 3
We ordered from the Chicago Black Restaurant Week menu. A fabulous & delicious selection and a great value. So tasty and you totally won over my friend. Huge fan.
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Nina
Chicago
60 recensies
5.0
60 recensies
Gegeten op 9 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 4
This was a delightful experience from start to finish.
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Pranaya
Chicago
14 recensies
4.0
14 recensies
Gegeten op 8 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 3
4. Sfeer 4
It was alright! Food was fine, not too loud, service was okay.
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John
vip
Chicago
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 8 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Good date spot. Great service. Something different to try if you’re feeling adventurous.
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Anshika
vip
Detroit
1 recensie
1.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 7 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 1
3. Bediening 3
4. Sfeer 1
We were vegetarians and having seated near the chef's table, we could see how meat was used even to cook veg dishes. The taste was just awful. We ended up ruining our stomach and also wasted the whole food.
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Rominna
Detroit
8 recensies
1.0
8 recensies
Gegeten op 1 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 1
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 2
Mushy mealy lackluster meal. The chairs were uncomfortable and bulky. It’s hard to mess up okonomiyaki and yet…
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Sam
Chicago
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 1 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Food was wonderful. We had the tuna starter, pork yakisoba, and beef okonomiyaki and all were extremely delicious. We finished with the mochi donut which was also perfectly cooked. Drinks were also great and service was great too. Highly recommend for a casual date night or group outing.
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Paulo
vip
Detroit
56 recensies
5.0
56 recensies
Gegeten op 31 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 3
A very pleasant experience partaking of a variety of dishes in their tasting menu.
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