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, Vira…
This is my first time ordering from Gaijin and I will be ordering again! The okonomiyaki is so nicely presented, the Bonito flakes were still moving, and it tasted amazing! The okonomi sauce was also a 10 out of 10!
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Ankush J
1 contributions
Loved
• 7/16/23
• DoorDash review
Went to Gaijin for a date night and the food was awesome! We tried the yakisoba (noodles reminded me of High Five Ramen), and the beef osaka-style pancake. Def want to go back and try the pork belly and octopus as well.
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Martha N
Emerging Expert • 26 contributions
Didn't like
• 4/30/24
• DoorDash order
The item listed as marinated short rib was sliced, tough steak, hard to chew and not from the short rib. I ordered a vegetable dish and they substituted a fried mushroom ball that was utterly tasteless unless drowned in sauce. Very disappointing, especially for the price
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Alissa E
1 contributions
Loved
• 2/22/26
• DoorDash review
Their donuts are so amazing and the perfect option for people that can't eat gluten! Seriously my favorite in the city.
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Thalia G
5 contributions
Didn't like
• 7/14/22
• DoorDash review
I had a lunch special and the portions are crazy small for $20 or so. Especially with only 4 pieces of shrimp and 3 munchkins.
