Gaijin
Japanese, Tofu Okonomiyaki
Vegan options
Very vegan-friendly ★ 4.0 (1,321) · $$ · Restaurant · Japanese, Okonomiyaki · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the tofu okonomiyaki and korroke appetizers."
Must-try: okonomiyaki, bok choy, kabocha korokke
Praised for: friendly service, beautiful interior
Gaijin serves Japanese cuisine with a strong emphasis on savory okonomiyaki pancakes and creative shaved ice desserts in a hip, warehouse-style setting. It’s casual with outdoor seating and a lively bar offering sake and highballs. Vegan diners can enjoy tofu and veggie okonomiyaki alongside flavorful appetizers like korroke and mochi donuts, with staff well-versed in vegan options.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 11 AM-10 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-10 PM
Thursday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-10 PM
Friday 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5-10 PM
Saturday 11 AM-10 PM
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950 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Vegan Friendliness
iVery vegan-friendly
B
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN tofu
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