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Gaijin

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950 W. Lake St., Chicago IL 60607

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Gaijin by Chef Paul Virant is Chicago’s first okonomiyaki restaurant, offering both Hiroshima and Osaka styles of the savory Japanese pancake. A self-described gaijin, or “outsider” in Japanese, Virant playfully embraces this perspective and honors traditional preparations and techniques, as well as his well-known passion for pickling and preserving.

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Miles from O'Hare Airport15.0

Miles from Midway Airport8.0

Miles from Navy Pier2.0

Miles from McCormick Place3.0

Miles from Downtown2.0

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Hours of OperationMonday - Thursday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.nFriday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Family-friendly

Max Restaurant Capacity67

Private Dining Available

Avg Meal Price/Person (appetizer, entrée, dessert)$$$ = $25 - $34

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