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i don't play when it comes to food
Dessert shop · Koreatown
They make individual portions of Korean bingsu 😍! They also sell the regular giant ones inside of melons. And it looks like they actually use snow ice, which is much softer than regular shaved ice. Now you can kindly tell your friend to "get your own bingsu" without worrying about cooties.
Bar & grill · Avondale
eat a giant burger here. i think it's also kinda a biker bar. anyway, come hungry. awards or something
Bagel shop · Lakeview
i believe this place was an offshoot of the original, Bagel & Deli, located in oxford, ohio (campus of Miami U). the deal is that they steam their bagel sandwiches. and they're amazing. so many choices. cheap. and satisfying. you're welcome
Korean restaurant · Bowmanville
k-town in chi isn't where the Ks live or eat anymore. but if you're in the city, this is where we go to eat K BBQ. lots of good panchan. but otherwise, you're likely to wanna go to niles or morton grove
Cafe · North Park
seems like a gimmick, eating inside but it looks like it's outside? wifi and a few chairs means peeps hang out to do work here. but this is where we think to go for patbingsu
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i am not a kbbq expert, just a client. and everyone loves it here. the meat is great, good panchan. there's a little channel for them to pour egg in around the bbq. during pandemic it wasn't the same to use a burner, but still, good quality stuff. and the side order of kimchi jigae was Perfect!
Noodle House · Sawtelle
i am not into tjujita's famous dipping ramen, but killer is so good.
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i *love* these tacos, particularly their amazing media luna (with shrimp consomme! oyy), but i realize that taste in tacos is quite subjective. not everyone adores the blue corn taco shells that i love. a whole churro menu. outdoor seating only, feels like a sort of roadside stand. but i find it so good.
Cafe · Mid-City
these people always get it right. good breakfast food, good menu, excellent coffee. baked goods brought in are amazing (e.g., cruffins). and support Black-owned business!
Taiwanese restaurant · Koreatown
oh man. fresh bao buns, with savory yums inside. sure, it's fusion, but you'll just care that it hits the spot you didn't know you had. the tempura avocado is so good, and i actually love their salad too. but come for the buns.