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.
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- Address
- 950 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Getting there
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- By L Morgan GreenPink
- By car Standard Parking
- Phone
- (312) 265-1348
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM – 10 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM – 10 PM |
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Recent inspections
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | Canvass | Pass | 1 (High) |
| 2025-09-09 | License | Pass | 3 (Low) |
| 2025-04-24 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions · 1 violation | 1 (High) |
| 2024-09-19 | Complaint | Pass | 1 (High) |
| 2024-04-18 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass · 3 violations | 1 (High) |
From the City of Chicago's Food Inspections dataset. Retrieved 2026-05-16. Full history at the City of Chicago ↗.