German, Irish, Swedish, Thai, Vietnamese, even pizza and burgers. You name it -- Chicago serves it.
The city is packed with restaurants - there seems to be an eatery around every corner. Listed below are a few of the restaurants serving up hearty portions of food to paupers who want to eat like princes.
Abbey Pub - hearty Irish breakfasts, great for post-party hangovers.
Ann Sather's - Swedish breakfast food.
Berghoff's - German cuisine, and great root beer too.
Billy Goat Tavern - cheezeborgers.
Demon Dogs - hot dogs, fries, etc.
Gino's East - pizza, of course.
Hai Yen - Vietnamese cuisine.
Lou Mitchell's - diner-esque breakfast.
Mr. Beef - famous Chicago beef sandwiches.
Nohana - Japanese; $1 sushi happy hour daily.
Noon-o-Kebab - Persian food.
Pompei Bakery - Italian pastas, rolls, and everything else.
Red Lion - English Pub.
Thai Pastry - Thai & Chinese food.
Tibet Cafe
Vee-Vee's African Restaurant
Viceroy - Indian cuisine; lunch buffet.
CITY STORY
Tonight my boyfriend has convinced me to try Japanese food for the first time. I arrive at the restaurant not knowing what to expect. I jokingly ask if our food will still be moving when it's served. He doesn't think this is funny, and suggests that sushi might be too exotic for my first taste of Japanese food. I agree, and order the tempura instead. My boyfriend orders eel with sticky rice. When the food arrives, I am disappointed with my bland tempura, and begin eyeing his dinner, which - to my surprise - is fully cooked. He offers me a bite, and I am skeptical, but curious too. It is delicious, and reminds me of my mother's recipe for spicy catfish. Needless to say, I am hooked on sushi now, and eel is still one of my all-time favorites.
