Korean – Lincoln Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.8 Without a doubt, Del Seoul is one of my favorite spots! It’s a laid-back eatery ideal for casual hangs, offering a variety of boldly flavored dishes spanning from Korean tacos to Korean Banh Mi sandwiches. In the past, I’ve tried their tacos (sesame-chili shrimp, kalbi, and fish […]
Turkish – Roscoe Village. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3 I was on TikTok and saw someone eating a “Turkish Pizza” and it looked so good, I had to try it! I ordered Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) and Sultan’s Delight (Hunkar Begendi) – both dishes I’ve never had before. Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza) – This is basically a flatbread
Tex-Mex – Andersonville Flavor Scale (1-5): 2.5 My friend and I tried this Tex-Mex all-day bar and restaurant, with high hopes. The restaurant had great vibes and the staff were very friendly. Diving into the menu, I ordered the Rodrigoʼs Al Pastor taco with marinated pork shoulder, pineapple, onion, pineapple habanero salsa, and cilantro. They
Chinese – Streeterville. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.75 I personally consider this one of the best Chinese restaurants in Chicago. I’ve eaten here on several occasions and have yet to be disappointed. There are a couple locations in the city which is nice. The two locations I’ve been to (Streeterville and South Loop) have an upscale
American – Lincoln Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.5 I tried this restaurant out with a friend who had been here several times. We went for brunch and I really liked the overall vibe of the restaurant. They had nice outdoor seating but it was a random hot day in late February so there was a
Mexican – Logan Square. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4 I was craving tacos for lunch one day and decided to order the QuesaBirria Dinner from Taqueria Moran. This was the 2nd time I ordered this meal from this restaurant and it’s hit every time! The main part of the meal was the 3 quesabirrias, which were
Italian – Hyde Park. Flavor Scale (1 – 5): 4.8 This was my first time dining in Hyde Park and let me tell you, Ascione Bistro did not disappoint! Arriving for brunch to celebrate a friend’s birthday, we were greeted by the stunning ambiance of the restaurant and welcomed by an exceptional server who made
Asian Fusion – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.9 You don’t get to eat at a 2-dimmensional restaurant everyday! This past weekend, a friend and I decided to try this unique spot. Entering the restaurant feels like you are entering a life-sized drawing or sketch. The space looks really cool but it’s not that big, so
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