Food & Drink $$$
Gaijin
Specialists in okonomiyaki — savory griddled pancakes built with cabbage, noodles, vegetables, pork, shrimp, and fried eggs — plus kakigori (Japanese shaved ice). From Chef Paul Virant, part of Paul Virant Restaurants.
- Website
- gaijinchicago.com
- Address
- 950 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Phone
- (312) 265-1348
- Hours
- Mon · ClosedTue–Fri · 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PMSat–Sun · 11 AM – 10 PM
- By L
- Morgan GreenPink
- By car
- Standard Parking
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While you’re here
From our curated guides, all within a couple of blocks.
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Recent inspections
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | 1 (High) |
| 2026-05-27 | Canvass | Fail · 4 violations | 1 (High) |
| 2025-09-09 | License | Pass | 1 (High) |
| 2025-09-09 | Canvass | Pass | 1 (High) |
| 2025-04-24 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions · 1 violation | 1 (High) |
From the City of Chicago's Food Inspections dataset. Retrieved 2026-08-03. Full history at the City of Chicago ↗.