Chinese Restaurant – West Town. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.9 Tried another restaurant featured in The Bear—this time for Sunday dinner. We lucked out and got there just in time, so no wait (pro tip: the place is tiny, so definitely go during off-hours if you can). We ordered Pork & Dill and Beef & Green […]
Filipino Restaurant – Ukrainian Village. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.1 With all the hype from The Bear, I finally made it to Kasama. The line didn’t look too bad at first glance… but yep, ended up being a solid 2-hour wait. It was honestly worth it though. The Longanisa breakfast sandwich—with a hashbrown tucked in there—was
Chinese Restaurant – Avondale. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.8 Tucked away in Avondale, this Chinese restaurant is easy to miss—but worth finding. A friend had ordered from here before, so we decided to check it out while in the neighborhood. Don’t let the exterior fool you—the space inside is beautiful and welcoming. The owners were incredibly
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Korean Restaurant – Chinatown. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.5 This Korean spot in Chinatown was minimalistic in design with bold, flavorful dishes. Ordering was done through tablets—quick and easy—and the staff were very friendly and attentive. My friend and I tried the Soondubu Jjigae (a rich, spicy stew) and the beef bulgogi bento box. As expected,
Bubble Tea Store – Chinatown. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.3 Daboba is a great boba spot in Chinatown—cute and thoughtfully decorated with a fun, modern vibe. There’s plenty of seating, making it an easy place to relax or catch up with friends. The menu is extensive, but the Brown Sugar Pearl Boba stood out—rich, smooth, and
Filipino Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.7 I’ve had this Filipino restaurant on my list for a while, and I’m so glad I finally got to try it! From start to finish, everything was seasoned perfectly and packed with incredible flavor. We started with the Chicken Egg Rolls, which were crispy, flavorful, and a
Japanese Restaurant – South Loop. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.5 My friend and I randomly decided to try this restaurant near museum campus—and wow, we’re so glad we did! The restaurant is chic and cozy, with a minimalist design that made it feel really welcoming. We kicked things off with the Chashu Bun and Chicken Karaage
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Vietnamese Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.7 If you’re ever in the city and craving some seriously good Pho, I’ve got the perfect spot for you. Every friend I’ve taken there agrees—it’s amazing! Their broth is always packed with so much flavor, I never even need to add sriracha or hoisin sauce. It’s just
Thai Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 5 My Favorite Thai Spot in Chicago Okay, I might be a little biased, but I honestly think this is the best Thai spot in Chicago. The food is always full of flavor, the vibe is super vibrant, and the service is on point. I recently brought some
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Korean/American Diner – Wrigleyville. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.0 I went to a small, cozy American diner with a Korean twist near Wrigley Field with some friends before a baseball game, and it did not disappoint! The food was packed with flavor—we ordered the tofu over rice, pork bulgogi, and the R&B burger. Everyone loved their