#104 – Mitsuwa Market Revisit. One word…Okonomiyaki.

Okay class, who remembers what Okonomiyaki is?…anyone?  We crossed paths with the dish at (now unfortunately closed) Chizikaya.  That’s right, Continue reading →

#103 – Urban Belly. The Ramen competition heats up in Logan Square.

Chef Bill Kim’s original vision, Urban Belly (3053 N. California Ave.), is a small noodle shop with communal seating that Continue reading →

#102 – Nhu Lan Bakery. The Original Chicago Bahn Mi.

It was only about a week after a very reliable source (D.R.) recommended I go experience the city’s most traditional Continue reading →

#101 – Big Star’s Senoran Hot Dog

Big Star serves killer tacos.  But you must try the Sonoran Hot Dog once.  The Sonoran is unique in this Continue reading →

Sarkis Cafe. The 100th Post.

Alright.  The single place at which Hungry Hungry Hinden has dined the most is upon us for the 100th post.  Continue reading →

Balsan. The Club of Clubs and dessert looking “super sexy”

Balsan housed in the elegant Waldorf Astoria (11 E. Walton St.) in the Gold Coast provides its guests and locals Continue reading →

Wasabi. Life-changing Ramen.

This is it.  Wasabi (2539 N. Milwaukee Ave.) in Logan Square definitively has the best Ramen Jill or I have Continue reading →

Friendship Chinese presents the city’s best Crab Rangoon.

Friendship Chinese’s (2830 N. Milwaukee Ave.) flagship location in Logan Square has been in the neighborhood for quite some time.  Continue reading →