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    Izakaya Shinya

    4.2 (200 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Angelina P.

    This place is a great late-night spot if you're craving Asian food. The restaurant itself is cute and I was pleasantly surprised that they're open late and they have a pretty broad menu including some pretty interesting cocktails You order everything from your phone, so you don't really interact with servers much--mine only came by a couple of times just to drop off the food. If you like a more hands-off approach, it's pretty convenient. The portions were good, the prices were reasonable, and they offer daily specials and happy hour deals, which makes it both affordable and tasty. So if you're looking for a good late-night Asian food spot with a wide menu and solid prices, I definitely recommend giving this one a try.

    Jordan D.

    Typical karaoke bar with slightly better food, never had wagyu sliders while singing John Legend. It's a really cool atmosphere, everyone participated and no one hogged up the mic. Its a pretty wide range of songs to chose from as well, overall I'd say it's worth stopping by. Even if it's just for the food and entertainment of others.

    Nergal M.

    Izakaya Shinya is one of the few kushi-ya (skewer shop) that I know of in Chicago. The atmosphere is excellent, and going to the outdoor patio feels like a little adventure. The staff is super helpful and kind. The food is delicious and has the exact flavor you'd want. It's been so long since I've had umeboshi, so I was thrilled with the chazuke. The one thing is that the pricing is quite high, so keep a close eye on how much you're racking up on a night out!

    Yosef M.

    Me and my girlfriend enjoy going out and trying new restaurants. On this particular night, we decided Izakaya Shinya was our best option, especially due to the fact that we have not been to an Izakaya together yet! The biggest selling point was that they are byob and have many different bites to choose from. When we arrived it was a total vibe - the restaurant is compact and cozy and the decorations were super fun. The staff were super chill, the decorations were beautiful and as previously mentioned, there was a nice variety of food available.

    Carly M.

    I saw on reddit this place serves up the best omurice in Chicago. Spoiler alert - agreeeeeed!!! I ordered for delivery since I felt a little lazy to cook or go out for dinner. They came in 1 hour which is pretty reasonable time of delivery. It was still semi hot and yummy but FULL TRANSPARENCY.. I found the flavor a bit underwhelming. I even asked for extra ketchup, which you can see just a small dab of on the side. it was not enough.... So I added my own ketchup and it was perfection. If you want it to taste like the omurice from Japan, ask for extra extra extra ketchup lol. I also got the unagi don. The fish was super flavorful already, the bed of rice was great. I'd also highly recommend this. I will be coming back to try this in person!! The vibes look immaculate through pictures.

    Sung L.

    This spot has a very cool atmosphere and overall made for a fun experience. The service was great -- friendly and attentive, which definitely added to the vibe. The food was decent, but I did leave feeling a bit hungry, so portions could be better for the price. It's worth trying at least once for the ambiance and experience, but I don't see myself coming back regularly.

    Beef 4. Tan-Shichu (Beef Tongue Stew
    Charissa F.

    Cozy late night eats and drinks. No frills but good flavored food. We sat at the bar for a 9:30pm dinner on Sunday and enjoyed our time. Wait staff was pleasant and the food and sake came quickly. The ramen was very average and they only offer chicken and vegetable as the options. I really enjoyed the pancake and beef tongue stew starters. The house sake was strong but decent -- not the smoothest I've tried. Overall love the concept of late night eats and drinks in this area. They were packed.

    7. Tsukemono
    Tracy L.

    Such a cool spot. We were fortunate to sit in one of the "booths." It's fun and more private. We ordered a bunch of items to share, but my favorite had to be the grilled shrimp. Everything was incredible and bursting with flavor. The scallops were a little too overwhelmingly garlicky. We finished off with the Green Tea Cheesecake, and it wasn't too sweet, but we thought the chocolate drizzle was unnecessary. There's a full bar, and it's open late.

    Wish restaurants stop using styrofoam. It's toxic esp when you put hot dish like the karaage in it.
    Donna F.

    We just returned from a concert gig & needed a late-night bite around 11pm within 3 miles from our location. Stumbled upon this place that reminiscent of the many restaurants we checked out in Japan. The vibe, the tunes & esp the food! It's definitely one of the most authentic Japanese spots in Chi & affordable, too! This place effectively utilizes a compact design, mirroring the layout commonly found in food venues across Japan. Love the scallops & wagyu skewer (tho a little small, it's very flavorful & not burnt) & their udons! I didn't grab pics of everything we ordered, but with 7 of us, the bill was only $200 before tips. We'll definitely be back! Lucky we got seats right away, probably because it was late, a Sunday, & the weather was a freezing -15°F!

    Megana V.

    this place was convenient bc it was open late but food wasn't great and service was quite slow. nothing was bad per say but I wouldn't come back again - everything was pretty heavy. overall disappointing :(

    Jiahao G.

    One of the best Izakayas in Town! This place absolutely hit us right away - lanterns, parasols and lively vibes. all the skewers were perfectly grilled and full of flavors, especially the beef and chicken yakitori. the fried rice and okonlmiyaki were also delicious! Friendly service, great drinks, and cozy ambiance, definitely coming back again!

    51. Wagyu Gyutan (Beef Tongue)
    Joseph S.

    I got the beef tongue, okonomiyaki and the takoyaki. Everything was mid. The beef tongue was flavorful but for some reason it was room temperature over the fire. I was super confused. The okonomiyaki was tough and super crunchy. I probably would not get it again. The takoyaki had little octopus. Service was a bit slow and our group had to ask for waters. I probably will give it a try again but order different things as their rice bowls look a bit better.

    42. Satsumaimo (Sweet Potato)
    Tina L.

    I had the gyudon (beef over rice) and the sweet potato. Both were great! The sweet potato has an excellent brûlée to it. The gyudon was seasoned well and the beef was tender. However, if I were to make a suggestion - the gyudon had a ton of rice and not enough sauce and meat. I had a lot of plain rice left over. The ambiance is fun and quirky, especially the umbrella ceiling! It truly feels like you're in Japan. I visited Japan recently so not just saying this!

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    Ask the Community - Izakaya Shinya

    Byob? U guys don't have good wine. Can I bring my own

    Yes, you can bring your own wine, but there’s a $5 per bottle of wine charge since we need to keep up our license taxes and fees.

    Is the Izakaya kid friendly?

    Yes, we also have high chair and booster seats provided.

    Is Izakaya Shinya in Chicago part of a chain which includes Izakaya Sanpei in Canton, Michigan?

    No, Izakaya only means Bar in Japanese, our name is “Shinya”

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