The cumin lamb belly? Fiery and addictive. Warm egg custard with duck confit and sea urchin? Brilliant. Hot-and-sour pork dumplings made to order? Further proof that MCF is no accident.
Each homespun dish is available in either a half or full portion. And then there's the fireplace, appealing staff, and intimate setting that make it feel like you're eating in grandma's country house.
This seafood mecca serves lobster rolls coated in house-made mayo with (bonus!) a side of drawn butter. A must try! Read more.
You can't beat Paul Kahan's Wicker Park hot spot. Tacos stuffed with lamb shoulder, pork belly, and non-gringo ingredients like beef heart are only a few bucks. Read more.
Best on Sunday at lunch, when the chef features a special noodle menu. Shoyu ramen with braised pork, barbecued egg, and marinated bamboo shoots in a rich pork and chicken stock is a steal at $13. Read more.
Wrinkle beans, dumplings with duck and pho spices, and rice noodles with kimchi and hominy in spicy pork broth is a great way to start your order at Chef Bill Kim's lively BYOB spot. Read more.
