Restaurant Review | Mikami Chicago: A New Japanese Izakaya

🍜Highly recommended! This is by far my favorite Japanese izakaya in Chicago! The ambiance is cozy, the service is exceptional, and every dish is simply amazing. Signature Ramen: The broth is rich and flavorful, the noodles are perfectly chewy, and the chashu (pork belly) is thick and full of flavor. Side Dishes: The fried crab and skewers are also great. The chicken wings, though not pictured, are incredibly delicious! 🍜Special Mention: Their mochi dessert is a standout! It’s like a black sesame soft-serve ice cream, incredibly smooth and not overly sweet. I’ve never had this combination before—it’s truly delightful! 🍜I’ve tried their ramen, and the broth is very aromatic without being too heavy. The noodles have just the right amount of chewiness. The seafood udon comes with a whole deep-fried soft-shell crab! 🍜The fried chicken wings are a pleasant surprise, coated in salted egg yolk—super fragrant! The chicken karaage is also good and comes in a generous portion (two people couldn’t finish it). For robata, I recommend visiting during the happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m., when each skewer is $2 cheaper. I’ve tried beef wrapped in chili, whole squid, and shrimp paste skewers—none of them disappointed. 🍜The best part is the dessert. The menu says mochi, and we thought it would be glutinous rice balls, but it turned out to be a big bowl of milk mochi! It’s served with black sesame powder and osmanthus syrup, giving a great sense of satisfaction. #ChicagoExploration #JapaneseCuisine #ChicagoFood