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Suggest Chicago Food Places
I have a work trip to Chicago coming up soon and I was hoping any locals or people who have visited Chicago could suggest some food places I should be checking out.
I'll be staying at a hotel near the Woodfield mall, so ideally places closer to the mall would be best, which I know is not close to downtown Chicago. I'll be primarily working, so I won't have a ton of time to wander around or check out the city.
I will literally try anything so just looking for good or interesting food.
Mitsuwa is an Asian mall just down the road. Has a good food court with Asian cuisine. If you have any interest in Asian cuisine, groceries, goods, or culture, it’s a place.
Just noticed on the map that Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament is the same distance away, the opposite direction. I’ve never done it, I know very little about it, but it’s also a thing.
Mitsuwa is a great suggestion and super close. I will definitely go check that out. Thank you!
I have a Medieval Times near me. It's a blast. If you're remotely interested it's worth checking out.
Mitsuwa is definitely the right answer to this question, you can't go wrong with anything from their food court and you can grab some snacks to bring back to the hotel.
If you need another rec for something nearby, I haven't been to the Arlington Heights location, but if it is as good as the Elmwood Park one, you've gotta get an italian beef and lemon ice over at Johnnie's, just down the street from Mitsuwa.
If you want something more upscale and experimental, I really enjoyed https://www.girlandthegoat.com/. You order small plates, they're very unique and generally pretty fantastic.
ROOP is a pretty good indian place.
Portos exists. It's like mid, but if you're very drunk it's more palatable. The shakes are a crime against humanity, but some people like them.
Girl & The Goat looking amazing. When I come back with my wife, we will definitely go there. Probably not happening for this trip, but love the suggestion. Thank you!
ROOP also looks great. Appreciate the suggestions!
If you are into cocktails even slightly, go to the aviary. They do presentation focused cocktails. It's quite pricy, but it is absolutely worth it. I've only been to Chicago once, but the aviary is a must go for me in the future.
Although it did take us a bit to get there from the city center.
It's probably not what you're looking for, but my friends absolutely swear by the cheddar popcorn sold in the airport. They've been bringing the stuff back for 15+ years and I have to admit it's pretty damn good.
I think the brand is Garrett.
Unfortunately I'm not familiar with the area there but if you head northward I could help out a lot more!
Until next time. Chicagoland is a fun place to be, as long as you have money.
When we visited, a friend, who travels extensively, had told us about that Gibson's steaks were the best he every had in the states. So we went there. It was indeed fantastic and we plan to go back for it again when we can make it there again.
Webster Wine Bar. Best burger, imo.
Barbaro Taqueria for the best carne asada tacos I've ever had.
Piece Pizza.
High Five Ramen.
Momotaro.
Green Street Smoked Meats.