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- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Oct 13, 2020
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Bokuchan’s ghost curry holds up in transit
It’s Shin Thompson’s pivot to Japanese soul food, from a virtual kitchen.
- Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature Aug 17, 2020
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Yuta Katsuyama is the once and future rice ball king of Chicago
His Onigiri Shuttle Kororin rolls to a stop next week—but he’ll be back.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 16, 2017
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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.
- Blogs, Bleader May 5, 2016
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Yakitori Boogytori cements the northwest suburbs' reputation as a hub of Japanese drinking food
A new yakitori-ya in Arlington Heights adds to Chicago's suburban Japanese drinking joints.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 25, 2016
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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.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 20, 2015
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Seattle-style sticky meats go Chipotle at Glaze Teriyaki
Lakeview is the right environment for this New York-based chain.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 16, 2015
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Skip the fish and go French at Nami Sushi Bar
Overworked sushi and surprisingly clever fusion at this Ravenswood spot
- Blogs, Bleader May 7, 2015
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Get the Freebird Broth at Ramen Takeya
A new ramen-ya from the folks behind Wasabi specializes in milky chicken broth.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 19, 2015
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Two Lincoln Square sushi spots continue the effort to rid the world of fish
Lots of fish in the neighborhood—and not much of it's much good.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 12, 2014
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Wrigleyville diner Rice 'n Bread is putting an American spin on Korean short-rib patties
Worlds collide—and fit neatly between a pretzel bun—at Rice 'n Bread.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 21, 2014
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Tsu Kiji Fish Market is no Tsukiji Fish Market
Another day, another Japanese restaurant with a sprawling, unfocused menu
- Food & Drink, Key Ingredient Aug 22, 2014
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Key Ingredient: John Hogan creates foam with fermented squid guts
Challenged to create a dish with shiokara, the River Roast chef breaks his own rule against making foams.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 15, 2014
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The name is bing, dan bing. At Uptown's Aodake Asian Bistro
A Taiwanese breakfast in a Japanese snack shop
- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review May 5, 2014
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Ani: All-purpose Japanese for a neighborhood that can use it
Arami's younger brother opens in Lakeview.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 21, 2014
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One bite: Ajida's curry age mono ramen
A mediocre Loop ramen joint has one saving grace.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 24, 2014
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Chinatown's Strings Ramen is the city's most dedicated ramen shop
Chinatown's new ramen-ya keeps things focused.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 9, 2013
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Scouring the suburbs for the real Japanese
Izakaya Yume and Sozai Banzai: two more reasons the northwest suburbs are where it's at for Japanese food.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 11, 2013
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Use it: Yuzu-it yuzu-pepper sauce
Get ahold of this yuzu hot sauce before it's gone.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 14, 2013
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Collared: Hamachi kama from Mitsuwa
Eat some broiled yellowtail collar.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 3, 2012
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Secret ingredient: sake lees
Marinate fish with the solid, fermented dregs of the sake brewing process
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 13, 2012
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Secret Ingredient: shio koji
The national fungus of Japan is the new MSG
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 19, 2012
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New sushi: Kai Zan
Squeeze yourself into this new BYO for some nice sushi
- Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature Apr 19, 2012
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The best suburban Chicago markets and grocers
Where to shop for tsukemono, smoked Russian meats, Lyle's Black Treacle, and crayfish from Armenia's Lake Sevan
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 6, 2012
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Jiro Dreams of Sushi threatens city's fish reserves
Will moviegoers deplete Chicago's sushi supply this weekend?
- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Jan 12, 2012
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At Slurping Turtle, never mind the noodles
In a neighborhood crowded with fauxikayas, Takashi Yagihashi shows how it's done.
