

The 100 top-rated small plates in West Town, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, the karaage chicken is praised for its flavorful batter and delicious dipping sauces.
The Angry Crab features tender spicy crab wrapped in tuna, topped with crunchy tempura, delivering a perfect balance of flavors.
Pork belly is praised for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, rich flavor, and generous portions, making it a standout dish.
Beef short ribs are praised for their tender, flavorful meat and delicious dipping sauce, making them a standout dish.
Takoyaki features generous pieces of octopus in a creamy, crispy exterior, making it a standout appetizer.
The Berkshire Pork Belly Bun features tender, rich pork belly with a sweet sake soy reduction, complemented by crunchy cucumber and daikon sprouts.
Pork belly buns are highlighted for their tender, juicy meat and flavorful sauce, all nestled in a soft bun.
Crispy nori chips paired with salty edamame hummus and a spicy chili crisp create a delightful flavor combination.
Karaage is juicy and well-seasoned with a good sauce, but some found it lacking crispiness and texture.
The Brussels sprouts are praised for their crispy texture and flavorful Asian BBQ sauce, making them a must-try appetizer.
The pork belly bun features tender, flavorful meat with a perfect balance of ingredients, making it a standout favorite.
Pork shoulder skewers are praised for their amazing flavor and perfect seasoning, making them a standout choice from the robata menu.
The uni shooter impresses with its fresh, creamy flavor and the delightful addition of a quail egg.
Shumai features a soft wrapper and well-cooked shrimp, though some found it small and not exceptional.
Chicken karaage is praised for its flavor and portion size, but some found it inconsistent and occasionally off-putting.
The tonkatsu sando features crispy pork and soft bread, but some found the meat tough and desired crispier panko.
The tonkatsu bun features good pork and a crunchy texture, but some found the toppings excessive and the bun cold.
Robata sampler features tender beef short ribs and flavorful chicken satay, though some found it inconsistent and overly sauced.
Polenta bites feature warm, creamy polenta and crispy kale, though some found them inconsistent in quality and flavor.
The egg sando features light, fluffy egg and flavorful furikake, though some found it not comparable to traditional Japanese versions.
Fried garlic chicken is praised for its crispy texture and flavorful sweet chili sauce, though some found it overly sauced or soggy.
Hamachi kama is praised for its moist texture and flavor, but some experienced issues with burnt pieces and dry sushi rice.
Tempura shrimp bun features well-battered shrimp and Thai sweet chili mayo, though some found it overshadowed by pickled fennel slaw.
Wings are crispy with great texture but some found them overly sweet and lacking in spice balance.
Takoyaki is praised for being warm and flavorful, though some found the bonito flakes off-putting or the dish underwhelming.
Soft shell crab is praised for its freshness and flavor, but some found it overly battered or inconsistent in quality.
Gyoza has a solid texture and decent flavor, but some found the sauce lacking and delivery experiences inconsistent.
Yakitori features well-grilled flavors and a cozy atmosphere, but some found portions small and service disorganized at times.
Gyoza offers crispy texture and decent flavor, though some found it lacking in chicken taste and freshness.
Potstickers have a crispy exterior and decent filling, but some found them bland or lacking flavor compared to other dishes.
Takoyaki features sizable octopus pieces and good flavor, but some found it overly bready or the octopus tough.
Karaage is noted for its crispiness and flavor, but many found it greasy, bland, or poorly seasoned.
The wagyu lacked authenticity, often being chewy and underwhelming, overshadowed by better options like chicken dishes and sweet potato.
Shishito peppers were often noted as underwhelming, lacking flavor and texture, contrasting with the more impressive dishes.
The okonomiyaki was criticized for being thin, overly crispy, and lacking sufficient ingredients, unlike the better rice and skewers.