Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Explore all of our favorites at chicagoreader.com/food/reader-bites. How good ...

It’s always difficult to pull myself away from the sushi at this sublime shrine to raw fish, but the rest of the menu, including the cooked dishes, is a treat, too, especially the spicy udon soup ...

This Yaki Udon stir fry with shrimp and vegetables is a deliciously easy way to enjoy bold Japanese flavors at home. Loaded with thick, chewy udon noodles, tender shrimp, and crisp stir-fried veggies, ...

Unpopular opinion: Japan is basically the Italy of Asia — amazing food, sure, but sometimes a bit… bland (at least for my spice-loving palate). Now, before you grab the pitchforks, let me clarify: I’m ...