I used to live in Japan and I am missing curry udon, since that was my favorite food there. Where can I find good curry udon? I do live close to Naperville but work in the city so anywhere around those two areas I can visit!

Going to au cheval right when it opens on weekend is a great example. I’m looking for more suggestions.

I live next to a carinaria that has kinda sweet homemade Chorizo and its kinda.... idk bland? I wanted to make some chorizo con papas, so I wanted that spicy oily crisp to my potatoes.

I don't if homemade chorizo is supposed to be sweet, so I could be in the wrong. But I am looking for the best Chirizo if possible.

Hey! I was looking for recommendations for a dinner high end restaurant for my father and i's birthday! Specifically open on a Sunday because we were planning Indienne earlier which is closed on sundays. We are vegetarian, and my parents are flying in from India. Any help would be appreciated!

Neighborhood: near Central loop

Budget:$50-100 per person but could go slightly higher

Cuisine: Vegetarian ! Japanese/Chinese/Indian/Mediterranean/Italian

Also would love if they give extra special treatment on birthdays lol

Visited Chicago some years ago and fell in love with the Chicago hot dog. I planned to return and this time I wanted to try more, but on doing research I found there was a place that serves it with lettuce too. For the life of me no matter how I google I can't find the name of that place anymore (or places) that put lettuce on their Chicago dogs. Can anyone give me the name of some places that have good Chicago hot dogs but with lettuce added?

Been craving them recently but don't know of anywhere near me that has them

Looking for a nice cozy place for an upcoming date. Preferably anywhere northside. Looking to spend no more than $200 total. Any recommendations?

Open to almost any cuisines; the atmosphere and vibe are top priority.

I’m coming from out of town and managed to snag a reservation at kasama, but I also have the option of doing Boka. I’d love to get an opinion from a local.

Ideally in River North/Gold Coast. We’re trying to kick our day-drinking off with right food/drinks/music/vibes

Bonus points for suggestions that have popping bars nearby afterwards as we crawl our way to Wrigleyville. 6-10 people in total

Hello everyone! My family is not very good at making a good Turkey so I was wondering what the best place is to get a good quality whole turkey. Thank you!

Hello! My bf and I are making a day trip to Chicago from Cincinnati tomorrow. We wanted to try some good Chicago pizza for the first time so we'll be going to Lou Malnati's for lunch. I saw everywhere that the wait is super long though. Is there anything we should do to plan ahead so we can maximize our time? Can we call them when we're about to head over or is that not something they would appreciate? (Someone suggested that to me) Just asking since we have limited time and it's going to be hectic. We can't make reservations for just 2 ppl either. There's a lot we want to see so just trying to plan every minute out 😅 Thank you in advance!!

Hey everyone… I moved to the suburbs recently and the pizza where I live sorta blows. I’ve looked up some recipes to start making my own pizza in home oven. I’m good on how to make a crackery thin crust, but I’m getting stuck on what is the trick to a good pizza sauce and also how to get than fennel flavor to come out in the sausage.

On sauce, I’m sorta lending towards a tangy sauce but also am such a fan of sweet. Any tricks to making a good version of either?

And I’m lost on how to spice a sausage. Want that fennel flavor I’ve grown up with and wondering any techniques or recipe to follow to make this happen.

Other homemade pizza tips also welcome!

I already have reservations at Bavettes and Gene&Georgettis based off recommendations I’ve gotten from friends.

Wanted to see if most people agreed or had another favorite. I may be willing to squeeze in another spot in a 3 night trip

Does anyone know where I can get a NY bodega quality chopped cheese here in chicago?

Visiting the city with my family and hoping to track this place down. This picture was taken in 2015 when I was a young and dumb college intern so forgive me for forgetting, but I don’t remember anything about the location. No idea what neighborhood it was in or anything. All I remember was that it a dive bar atmosphere, seemed like a mom and pop shop, and was fucking delicious. Hoping on a whim that somebody can help me track down this lovely place! Thanks in advance!

HI everybody. Coming back home for the weekend to see the Bears game and I'm looking for a Korean Fried Chicken recommendation not too far from the south loop for Saturdaylunch. Hoping within a 10 minute uber ride or so. Thanks!

Any suggestions on where to buy local or farm sourced dairy?

Recently went down a rabbit hole searching for heavy cream without thickeners and stabilizers. Even commercially available organic brands have it now. Beyond Kalona, which is available at Whole Foods, the next best suggestion seems to be from a locally sourced creamery. Any suggestions are appreciated!

I'm looking for stores that carry fresh burdock root.

happy NLDS

I recently went to pot sticker house for the first time. Now I'm curious if the other restaurants in the area are tasty too?

I realized I (38m, wife + 2 kids) wanted to find more hobbies that weren’t centered around drinking, as chicago (and I too) enjoy, but don’t want every weekend. I didn’t think I had any hobbies until someone pointed out I love cooking and eating new food.

Is there a social community for that in Chicago?? Or… want to start one?

(Sorry if this is the wrong sub, closest I could find!)

Landing in RFD around 7P on Thursday and taking an Uber to Oak Park where we will be staying. Wondering if anyone has any good suggestions for late night eats and cocktails in or around our neighborhood? I’m an omnivore and my fiancé is a vegetarian. She’s pretty chill about where we eat though. Thanks in advanced!

Hi all! I'm in charge of throwing a social event near McCormick conference center this year. I'm looking for casual food places where a large group of people (last year, ~40 people came) can go to socialize and not need to make a reservations for and preferably nearby McCormick. Thank you in advance!

EDIT: Thank you everyone for the recs. I realize now I should rent a private room 😅. If anyone has any recommendations for a private room, I’d appreciate it!

I love Korean food and have heard a lot of good things about Jeong, so I was really looking forward to trying their tasting menu. I enjoyed it overall - 8.5/10.

Food - 8.5. Everything was tasty! There were a couple standouts which I especially liked (scallop, hwe, and both desserts) due to their more intense flavors or surprising textures. I would've liked for some of the other dishes to be a bit bolder. Most of the courses (5/6 proteins) were pescetarian, which I certainly didn't mind because I love seafood. The meal felt relatively light but the progression was perfect for me and I still left full.

Drinks - 10. I opted for a non-alcoholic cocktail featuring ginger, grapefruit, and tonic, which happen to be 3 of my favorite things in a drink. It was citrusy and sharp and obviously a winner for me.

Service - 8.5. It was a very quiet evening with what seemed like just a couple people on duty. The waitstaff were prompt and attentive, but their introductions to the dishes seemed a little basic, rushed, and difficult to hear at times.

Ambiance - 8. I'm torn on this one. I loved the simple, clean decor and found the space very comfortable and relaxing. I didn't like how dark it got as the evening progressed (why, restaurants, why!?), and I thought the upbeat Americana background music was an odd choice and slightly too loud. It was completely empty for most of my dinner, but I did go quite early on a weekday.

Would I go again? Maybe if they changed their menu to add new dishes. But the scallop alone might be worth going back for...

Hwe (kanpachi)

Golden shrimp

Tartare (salmon)

Eomuk (fish cake)

Scallop

Australian wagyu

Kkaetnip (perilla granita)

Hi-chew

Tasting menu (October 2024)

Restaurant interior prior to service

I don’t know which one I love more- this or their warm French bread

I live in Hyde Park/UChicago area and want to doordash some goat biryani. Any recommendations?

This may have been said before, but does anyone know how to make the guacamole!!! This stuff is sex!!