Chicago's Best Japanese Yakitori: My Late-Night Haven 🍖

Izakaya Shinya 🕙 Every day from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. This is my favorite yakitori place in Chicago! After being introduced to it by a good friend, I can't stop recommending it to everyone I know. They're open from late afternoon until 2 a.m. every day, so if you get hungry late at night and other restaurants are closed, this is the place to go. They deserve every penny they make—they're open all year round! 🌟 The street parking in front of the restaurant is usually quite ample. I've never had trouble finding a spot! 🚗 Here are some must-try meats: - 30【Chicken Wings】Juicy and tender with a hint of sweetness. I order these every time! - 31【Chicken and Leeks】The chicken, grilled with leeks, is incredibly fragrant. - 34【Chicken Hearts】 - 39【Teppo】 - 50【Wagyu】Served in a small charcoal pot, it might be a bit smoky, but the charcoal-grilled wagyu is tender and aromatic. - 55【Shrimp】A must-order! Just be prepared for a bit of a challenge with the shell. And some delicious vegetables: - 42【Sweet Potato】 - 43【Spicy Pollock Zucchini】 - 46【Mushrooms】 - 48【Okra】 - 49【Corn】 For the main courses: - 12【Chicken and Egg Donburi】The chicken, cooked in a rich broth, is tender and juicy, and the smooth egg is so delicious it brings tears to your eyes! 😭 - 13【Beef Donburi】 - 15【Salmon Roe Salmon Donburi】 - 22【Salmon Chazuke】 - 23【Eel Chazuke】Both chazuke dishes are great, but make sure to eat them quickly after they arrive, or the rice will get a bit soggy. For dessert: - 27【Matcha Pancake with Ice Cream】 - 28【Waffle Cake with Ice Cream】 - 29【Mochi】Available in matcha, mango, strawberry, and grilled flavors. And for drinks: - Choya Sparkling Yuzu: The yuzu-flavored soda is super refreshing! - Milk Tea: It tastes like Hokkaido milk tea, and it's pretty good! #ChicagoEats #ChicagoLife #WeekendExploration #ChicagoFood #Chicago #LateNightDining #YakitoriLovers #WinterJapaneseCuisineOpenAllYear