Eating & Exploring in Chicago 🍽️

1️⃣ TenGoku Aburiya 📍 651 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661 A Japanese yakitori spot with a fine-dining vibe. Open 5–10 PM. We went hungry, but portions felt small—not the best value for the price. 2️⃣ MingHin Cuisine 📍 215 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 Classic Cantonese cuisine with multiple locations. Parking validation available downstairs, and there’s a mall + supermarket nearby for shopping 🛒. 3️⃣ Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ 📍 210 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 A popular Japanese BBQ chain. Great area for shopping and coffee hopping after your meal ☕️. 🚶 Explore: 1️⃣ Chinatown 📍 201 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 Don’t miss the iconic ” gate 🏮. Lots of food options and Mango Mango Dessert is a must-try 🥭🍧. Avoid visiting too late at night. 2️⃣ MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) 📍 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 A decent museum with a cool gift shop. Great for photos too! Nearby Pierrot Gourmet at The Peninsula is perfect for sweet treats 🍰. 3️⃣ Shopping 📍 900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (Bloomingdale’s + nearby stores like Zara, YSL, Dior 🛍️). ☕ Drink: 1️⃣ Te'amo Boba Bar 📍 520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 Unique packaging and tasty boba 🧋, located on the 2nd floor of Water Tower Place. 2️⃣ Starbucks Reserve Roastery 📍 646 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 A huge, beautifully designed Starbucks in its own building. Expect long lines in the afternoon! ☕🏛️ 3️⃣ Dollop Coffee 📍 345 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 A cozy local café selling their own coffee beans. Great for studying or relaxing with a book 📚. #ChicagoEats #ChicagoTravel #FoodieGuide #ExploreChicago #Museums #Shopping