UrbanBelly

3053 N. California Ave.

Chicago , IL , United States http://www.urbanbellychicago.com/

(773) 583-0500

The hipster BYO nook with four communal tables sits in an Avondale strip mall between a laundromat and a dry cleaner owned by relatives of Korean- American chef Bill Kim. Asian street food? Yes, but as interpreted by a chef who spent years working under the likes of Charlie Trotter and David Bouley. Whether ethereal squash pockets laced with Kaffir lime and orange, or roasted duck purses scented with Vietnamese pho spices—Kim’s complex dumplings deliver four-star bang for seven paltry bucks.

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From Food & Wine , AUG 2009

“We wanted to mix color and minimalism, to be eco but understated,” says designer Yvonne Cadiz-Kim...MORE
– Experts Vintage Sourcebook

From Food & Wine , JUL 2011

'A good marinade does all the work for you,' says Bill Kim. At his Chicago noodle and dumpling bar...MORE
– Bold Grilling Marinades

From the From the May 2008 Food & Wine Go List

Hiro Urasawa serves expensive but unrivaled sushi and <em>kaiseki</em> menus in a tiny space inside a fancy Beverly Hills mall.

Last updated Wed Feb 22 02:31:34 UTC 2012