Chef Collaboration Series
Next date: MAY 15
Gaijin is thrilled to announce our Chef Collaboration series, kicking off our 2025 dates with Chef Hisanobu Osaka of Miru!
Okonomiyaki means “have it your way, griddled”, and we’re always thrilled to customize the dish for each and every one of our guests.
One Thursday of each month, to show just how versatile the dish can be, we’ve teamed up with a series of award-winning Chicago chefs to showcase osaka-style okonomiyaki, THEIR way.
Each chef will be in house for one night only sharing their dish, and we’ll run their special osaka-style okonomiyaki for the next few days while supplies last.
These will be can’t-miss events, and we are so excited to see what these chefs will be cooking up!
- THE LINEUP -
Thursday, February 20
Hisanobu Osaka
Thursday, March 20
Brian Jupiter
Thursday, April 17
Christian Hunter
Thursday, May 15
Won Kim
Wednesday, June 18
Andrew Zimmerman
Gaijin Matsuri
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Gogochu Matsuri 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
YUUgata matsuri 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Join Gaijin for our third annual celebration of springtime, community, cuisine and culture, in cooperation with Suntory Global Spirits, the Japan America Society of Chicago, and the Japanese Culture Center.
Enjoy unlimited passed appetizers, okonomiyaki, and desserts, as well as Suntory cocktails and -196 seltzer! Plus, experience traditional Japanese musical performances and omikuji (fortune-telling).
Please note, all guests must be at least 21 years of age to enter. ID's will be checked at the door.
This is not a seated experience. Tables/seats may be available but are not guaranteed.
Our festival menu is a set menu. Modifications for dietary restrictions or allergies may not be available. Please email info@gaijinchicago.com with any questions or concerns.
Chef Won Kim of Kimski
Gaijin Matsuri
