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, Virant playfully embraces this perspective and honors traditional preparations and techniques, as well as his well-known passion for pickling and preserving.
Designed to deliver a lively and interactive culinary experience, the 60-seat space is anchored by a custom 12-foot griddle and chef’s counter and offers individual Hiroshima teppan griddles for table service.
The dessert menu features kakigori, a shaved ice dessert, along with mochi donuts and other Japanese-inspired treats. The bar program showcases highballs and a focused selection of beer – including a Moody Tongue-Gaijin collaboration house lager, sake, Japanese whisky, and wine.
Our monthly DJ night is back! This month, we're thrilled to have DJ Shon Dervis spinning a killer mix of city pop, funk, and soul from 6pm-9pm. Come early for happy hour deals from 5pm-6pm and stay for the vibes. Plus, enjoy half-off sake bottle all night long. A $5 deposit per person secures your reservation and will be applied to the final bill. See you there!
Chef Collaboration Night: Brian Jupiter
僅限2025年3月20日
Gaijin is thrilled to welcome Chef Brian Jupiter of Frontier and Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods in on Thursday, March 20th, for the seventh installment of our Chef Collaboration series! Chef Jupiter will be in house from 6 - 8 p.m. to showcase his unique osaka-style okonomiyaki special.
This is a one-night-only opportunity you won't want to miss!
Chef Collaboration Night: Christian Hunter
僅限2025年4月17日
Gaijin is thrilled to welcome Chef Christian Hunter of Atelier in on Thursday, April 17th, for the eighth installment of our Chef Collaboration series! Chef Hunter will be in house from 6 - 8 p.m. to showcase his unique osaka-style okonomiyaki special.
This is a one-night-only opportunity you won't want to miss!
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Try Our Happy Hour Specials Starting At $5!
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週一 - 週四 - 下午4:00 - 下午6:00
Join us Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., for selected highballs, sake, draft beer, starters and share plates, starting at $5.
Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome.
Great spot! The okonomiyaki is delicious! Strongly recommended!
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Jordan
Orlando1則評論
5.0
在4天前用過餐
整體 5
食物 5
服務 5
氛圍 5
Always exemplary. My fifth visit to Gaijin and there will be many more.
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Adriana VIP
Chicago1則評論
5.0
在6天前用過餐
整體 5
食物 5
服務 5
氛圍 5
Great food, very different from any Asian cuisine, very specific and nice. The place is small, always full with great atmosphere. The servis is very efficient, helpful and fast. Great experience.
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Joanne
Chicago40則評論
5.0
在6天前用過餐
整體 5
食物 5
服務 5
氛圍 5
Such a fun and delicious dinner! Great food and great drinks and stellar service. I have been before and have been hyping this place to my friends. It definitely lived up to the hype and we had a blast! This place is not to be missed!
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OpenTable食客
Chicago1則評論
5.0
在7天前用過餐
整體 5
食物 5
服務 5
氛圍 5
Food was amazing as always I tried the duck and it was great 😊
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Alexandra
Detroit1則評論
3.0
在2025年3月7日用過餐
整體 3
食物 3
服務 4
氛圍 4
Fun but I don’t need to eat here twice. The pancakes are decent