Gaijin - Chicago

Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 read more Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Well done! Food is outstanding: focused and perfectly executed, everything else fallows and is in service of experience of food. Hats off to them. Food: 5 Servi... read more Well done! Food is outstanding: focused and perfectly executed, everything else fallows and is in service of experience of food. Hats off to them. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $40–50

Another wonderful dinner at gaijin. So legit. Had one Osaka style beef a one shrimp sechiyaki. Both were picture perfect, flavor in every bite. I can put pics f... read more Another wonderful dinner at gaijin. So legit. Had one Osaka style beef a one shrimp sechiyaki. Both were picture perfect, flavor in every bite. I can put pics from here side by side with pics of my Japan trips and not tell the difference. Fresh and quality. Good drinks too. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $30–50

Service was very friendly and hospitable, as well as incredibly attentive. Food service was surprisingly quick. Food was excellent!! It was a great experience t... read more Service was very friendly and hospitable, as well as incredibly attentive. Food service was surprisingly quick. Food was excellent!! It was a great experience to try okonomiyaki and kakigori. *Chef's kiss* Also, I REALLY LOVE that the chairs havestorage to put your belongings while you eat.

Had an amazing first visit here. The okonomiyaki freshly-made and served hot onto a personal teppanyaki pan had such a great balance of flavors. The mochi donut... read more Had an amazing first visit here. The okonomiyaki freshly-made and served hot onto a personal teppanyaki pan had such a great balance of flavors. The mochi donut was also a creative delight. I'm giving this place 4-stars only because it has not beensuper consistent with its flavors from my experience and could be a little cheaper. Regardless, this is a restaurant I wouldvisit again!