💫 Chicago’s Most Stunning Beautiful Meal

Valhalla, named after the great hall where Norse heroes find their eternal rest, is Chef Stephen Gillanders' culinary ode to a "taste of eternity." The 2.5-hour dining experience unfolds at a relaxed pace, with attentive service and premium ingredients — a true fine dining value. 🏛️✨ 🦐 Surf: Three seafood starters — fresh, bright, and appetizing. 🫕 White Curry Noodles: Thin noodles in white curry with mussels — reminiscent of the style at the team’s other restaurant, S.K.Y. 🍗 Turf: A trio of fried bites — the fried pork cutlet was a standout! 🍱 Black Beet “Blinibap”: Beetroot Korean-style bibimbap blending seven distinct flavors — creative and delicious. 🦞 Lobster Tsukune: Lobster shaped into Japanese chicken meatball style, seared outside and tender inside, with a tangy glaze. 🐟 Banana Leaf Baked Sablefish: Rich, savory black cod that instantly transports you to Southeast Asia — my favorite of the night! 🦀 Arroz Caldo: A comforting crab congee made with queen crab and soothing ginger — like sipping soup in a luxury hot spring. 🥩 Slow Cooked Beef Breast: Melt-in-your-mouth tender beef seasoned with seaweed salt — absolutely incredible! ☕️ French Onion Latte: A creative take merging French onion soup with a latte — serve hot and sip carefully! 🍧 Malted Pavlova: Light, crispy meringue filled with lychee, black sesame, and thyme — a refreshing, not-too-sweet finish. 🧈 Torrijas: Spanish-style bread pudding reminiscent of savory fried rice cakes. Ending with a chocolate assortment — I tried them all, but the chocolate madeleine was my favorite! The sakura chocolate was a beautiful surprise, with delicate floral notes that lingered. 🌸🍫 Overall, an exceptional experience — the first time I’ve left a “beautiful meal” restaurant completely full, and the desserts were genuinely thoughtful. Perfect for a date night or special celebration — make sure to reserve ahead! 💖 #AtmosphericDining #HiddenGem #RomanticDinner #DiningIsRomantic #UpscaleEats