Category Archives: asian

wasabi

it’s cold and this is my favorite ramen in the city. never disappoints – except when they run out of ramen! grrr. go. the lowdown: who: you and a group of friends, or just you what: ramen and sushi and

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wasabi

it’s cold and this is my favorite ramen in the city. never disappoints – except when they run out of ramen! grrr. go. the lowdown: who: you and a group of friends, or just you what: ramen and sushi and

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Ramen Misoya

this has been on my list for a long time, and finally decided to venture out and do some holiday shopping at the outlets and swing by. YAY for crossing off my chicago food bucket list 🙂 the lowdown: who:

Ramen Misoya

this has been on my list for a long time, and finally decided to venture out and do some holiday shopping at the outlets and swing by. YAY for crossing off my chicago food bucket list 🙂 the lowdown: who:

Oiistar

i am blazing a ramen trail, seriously…i could eat it almost every day. and then i dream of it and want it again the next day. it’s getting colder, and so i may quit trying new ones and sticking to

Oiistar

i am blazing a ramen trail, seriously…i could eat it almost every day. and then i dream of it and want it again the next day. it’s getting colder, and so i may quit trying new ones and sticking to

Isla Pilipina

Like Goosefoot, this restaurant is in unexplored territory for me. And apparently this street is a gem. We have “Foodie Dinners” monthly at my amazing place of work. This time, Isla was chosen and we were shown a great time

Isla Pilipina

Like Goosefoot, this restaurant is in unexplored territory for me. And apparently this street is a gem. We have “Foodie Dinners” monthly at my amazing place of work. This time, Isla was chosen and we were shown a great time

Slurping Turtle

ramen in the city, guys! the lowdown: ★★★★ probably getting the fifth one next time… $$ (~$15/dish) casual dine in 2 or 4s reservations for 5 or more neighborhood: river north — ah, hopefully for most of us, gone are the

Slurping Turtle

ramen in the city, guys! the lowdown: ★★★★ probably getting the fifth one next time… $$ (~$15/dish) casual dine in 2 or 4s reservations for 5 or more neighborhood: river north — ah, hopefully for most of us, gone are the

Nhu Lan Saigon Subs

the lowdown: ★★★ okay, with potential. $ (~$5/sandwich) casual dine in, takeout, or delivery neighborhood: lakeview (i haven’t been to the lincoln square location) street parking // clark/belmont — i’m gonna go three stars, but on the upswing with potential. sidenote:

Nhu Lan Saigon Subs

the lowdown: ★★★ okay, with potential. $ (~$5/sandwich) casual dine in, takeout, or delivery neighborhood: lakeview (i haven’t been to the lincoln square location) street parking // clark/belmont — i’m gonna go three stars, but on the upswing with potential. sidenote:

Crisp

GUEST POST: ERIC aka foodie friend. the lowdown: ★★★ would definitely go back, but only for the wings $ (~$10/person) casual good for twos & fours – picnic style neighborhood: lakeview — I’m typically not a fan of chicken wings.  For

Crisp

GUEST POST: ERIC aka foodie friend. the lowdown: ★★★ would definitely go back, but only for the wings $ (~$10/person) casual good for twos & fours – picnic style neighborhood: lakeview — I’m typically not a fan of chicken wings.  For

Noodles in the Pot

i love thai food, and i love discovering chicago thai options. especially since they’re byo! the lowdown: ★★1/2 thanks but let’s go somewhere else. $ (~$10/person) casual good for groups neighborhood: lincoln park — i’ll make this short and sweet for you. why

Noodles in the Pot

i love thai food, and i love discovering chicago thai options. especially since they’re byo! the lowdown: ★★1/2 thanks but let’s go somewhere else. $ (~$10/person) casual good for groups neighborhood: lincoln park — i’ll make this short and sweet for you. why

Sun Wah BBQ

well didn’t i eat healthy this weekend! i FINALLY got to cross this one off my chicago eating bucket list. and now i’m so mad at myself for not going THE DAY I MOVED HERE. read below for how my

Sun Wah BBQ

well didn’t i eat healthy this weekend! i FINALLY got to cross this one off my chicago eating bucket list. and now i’m so mad at myself for not going THE DAY I MOVED HERE. read below for how my

Tank Noodle

GUEST POST: REENA (reena is one of my best friends. we’re crossing our fingers that she moves here for law school! weeee) the lowdown: ★★★★★ Van’s go-to for vietnamese food. $ (~$10-15/dish) casual good for groups BYOB neighborhood: uptown, “little vietnam” street parking

Tank Noodle

GUEST POST: REENA (reena is one of my best friends. we’re crossing our fingers that she moves here for law school! weeee) the lowdown: ★★★★★ Van’s go-to for vietnamese food. $ (~$10-15/dish) casual good for groups BYOB neighborhood: uptown, “little vietnam” street parking