Chicago β That Unagi Tamagoyaki Bite π£
Heard several friends recommend this home-style Japanese spot β itβs near ORD airport, so a bit out of the way, but the flavor, price, and service are all solid! We spent ~$25 per person β unbeatable value. π Kurumaya Japanese Restaurant π 1201 E Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, United States π₯ Tamagoyaki β listed first on the appetizer menu for a reason! Served fresh off the grill, piping hot. The egg was silky smooth, wrapped around finely chopped green onions β incredibly fragrant. The piece of unagi tucked inside? Absolute game-changer β really elevated the umami. Strongly recommend! Every main we ordered was delicious β no misses. π Rice was soft π· Fried Pork Cutlet (Tonkatsu) β juicy, crispy, packed with savory oil aroma. π Grilled Pacific Saury (Sanma) β pretty large fish, tender meat, crispy skin. Lightly seasoned β you could really taste the fish itself! This set was a pleasant surprise β quality was excellent. Recommend! π’ Thereβs also a yakitori section β will try next time! Some dishes (like chawanmushi) take ~20 mins to prepare β order early if you want them. #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodie #JapaneseRestaurant #HiddenGem π±π₯β¨
