It’s Shin Thompson’s pivot to Japanese soul food, from a virtual kitchen.
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Chicago Ramen takes its place among the kings
A chef from a celebrated LA chain throws down a gauntlet in the north suburbs
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Rolling Meadows’ Umacamon Japanese Kitchen upholds the suburban izakaya tradition
And capably covers all the bases, with sushi, ample comfort foods, and uncommon specialties from the island of Kyushu.
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Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is the dependably good bowl Wicker Park doesn’t need
Another Japanese chain shows how it’s done.
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Three new stands are reinvigorating the Japanese superstore Mitsuwa Marketplace
A tempura ninja, an udon master, and a pork-donburi slinger are livening up the Arlington Heights food court.
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Do the Cha Cha Cha at Jinya Ramen Bar
The country’s fastest-growing ramen chain arrives in Lincoln Park.
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Reader’s Agenda Sat 8/3: Geronimo!, Bon Festival, and art that skews perception
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, August 3
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Ramen Misoya: Sometimes the suburbs are superior
Ramen Misoya, a Japanese chain, makes some of the best ramen in the region.
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Ramen quest
Food Issue: On the hunt for tonkotsu perfection with Brendan Sodikoff’s ramen researcher
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The best suburban Chicago markets and grocers
Seven suburban markets worth the drive
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Restaurant listings: Japanese restaurants, from izakayas to noodle shops to sushi joints
Japanese Restaurants Arami 1829 W. Chicago | 312-243-1535 $$ ASIAN, JAPANESE | LUNCH: TUESDAY-SATURDAY; DINNER: SUNDAY, TUESDAY-SATURDAY | CLOSED MONDAY | OPEN LATE: SUNDAY, TUESDAY-SATURDAY TILL 11 One look at the nightly specials menu at West Town’s Arami should jar anyone out of his sushi-ordering routine. Sushi chef B.K. Park, a veteran of Mirai, Meiji, […]
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This Week’s Food and Drink Events
Mitsuwa’s bluefin tuna carving demo, a field trip to the Two Brothers Brewing Company, Pinot Days Chicago, the Food & Wine Entertaining Showcase, and more.
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An Iconic American Food, Japanese-Style
At Gabutto Burger in Mitsuwa Marketplace, a foreign twist on the hamburger