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urbanbelly

UrbanBelly

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Street Address 3053 N California
Chicago, IL
Phone773-583-0500
Website URL www.urbanbellychicago....

Sharing, slurping, and communal seating are all part of the MO at Bill Kim’s hip, minimalist dumpling and noodle nook tucked away in a low-key Avondale strip mall. Step up to the counter to order dainty, crisp-edged chicken-and-mushroom dumplings, chewy rice cakes with fried chicken strips and mango in a spunky broth accented with Korean chili sauce, and a lively rice dish stoked with pork belly and pineapple. Vegetarians should revel in delectable stir-fried noodles perked with garlic, chilies, eggplant, and tofu. Add a side of rich, oily, sesame-dotted wrinkle beans for good measure. No desserts, BYO, and long lines at peak hours.

Additional Information

Rating: 2 stars

Price: $10-$19

Cuisine: Pan-Asian

Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park

Noteworthy:
3 or more vegetarian items
BYO (up to $5 corkage)
free dinner parking
wheelchair accessible

Dishes We Liked:


Chicken-and-mushroom dumplings ($7), rice with pork belly and pineapple ($8), stir-fried Asian egg noodles with garlic chili, tofu, and Chinese eggplant ($11), rice cakes with chicken, mango, and a broth made with Korean chili sauce ($12)

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Hours: L & D Tue-Sun.

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