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Mana Food Bar
(Now Closed)Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Wicker Park, Chicago
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The slider is delicious and filling even for me and I'm a meat eater. The creamy polenta is perfectly done and worth it. Seared collared greens are the perfect side. Also: all of the wine.
Chicago TribuneJune 25, 2015The cocktails here, all sake-based, are built around fruits and earthy flavors, including almond horchata and coconut water. Mana Food Bar's cucumber sakerita yields a subdued tangy and botanic taste. Read more
- Chicago TribuneFebruary 25, 2015Here, every bite warrants a pause. Pairing your meal with one of the house cocktails won't jeopardize your ability to notice the nuances in flavor, especially if you settle on the cucumber sakerita. Read more
Leandro AraujoJuly 8, 2017My favorite in all Chicago... Mana Slider - brown rice and mushroom burger with spicy mayo on a Hawaiian roll... just perfect!
Mike SmithAugust 2, 2014I am by no means a vegetarian, but I love this place. The food is amazing. especially the Slider Special. 4pm-6pm daily. Two mushroom sliders and a beer = $7.50.
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014Spicy hot pepper miso, brown rice and fresh vegetables, all mixed together and so delicious that you won't just not miss the meat, you'll be too busy stuffing your face to care. Read more
The baked goat cheese was amazing, but then again it was all really great. The dishes were brought out one or two at a time so you're not overwhelmed. Outdoor seating in the summer is the best.
Serious EatsMay 13, 2013Mana Slider: The patty of brown rice and mushroom, kissed with spicy mayo, gives any veggie burger in town a run for its money.
Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014The light, crisp, good-for-you eating continues with the riceless maki, which subs a forest-hued collard green for nori as a wrapper for enoki mushrooms, carrots, cucumber and avocado. Read more
Heather BellJune 26, 2016Oh my gawdddd. The sliders were to die! So was the sake cucumber cocktail. Holy god. Go here. Eat that. 😋
Raksha RavikumarFebruary 26, 2014So I'm gonna be all "the Baked Goat Cheese is amazing," but realistically how could it not be? It's the cheese created from the milk of a goat, which has been perfectly prepared in an oven. Come on.
Lauren DrogosJuly 8, 2017Sliders and polenta are the absolute best, but you can't really go wrong with anything!- Time Out ChicagoOctober 31, 2011We recommend sampling portions of yellow squash “pasta,” asparagus ravioli in spicy tomato sauce and the brown rice-mushroom sliders, Chocolate pot de cremé for dessert and try the cucumber Sakerita. Read more
Time Out ChicagoOctober 17, 2011We recommend sampling portions of yellow squash “pasta,” asparagus ravioli in spicy tomato sauce and the brown rice-mushroom sliders, Chocolate pot de cremé for dessert and try the cucumber Sakerita.
Sliders, sliders, sliders. And don't forget to order some sliders.
Colleen StebbsOctober 18, 2013Try the ravioli and the goat cheese, both were delicious! I'm not a vegetarian but thought all the food was great!
Steve ‘Pudgy’ De RoseMarch 30, 2013I can't believe no one has mentioned the 'Opening Hours' deal: From 4-6 pm, have two sliders + any beer for $7.50. 3=D
Deepa KonujalaMay 12, 2012My whole family Are meat eaters and everyone loved it. They liked the gyoza, bibimpap, salad and mushroom sautee with polenta.
GrayJuly 28, 2011go with three or four people and order a bunch of different things in small orders...its like tapas and sooo delicious you souldn't just get one thing- Mike SmithSeptember 20, 2014Slider Special - 2 sliders and a beer for $7.50 between 4 and 6 everyday
Amanda AizussJanuary 17, 2016Mushroom sauté, bi bim bop, ma po tofu, and brussels sprouts were particularly good!
- Dulcie HillMarch 31, 2014The food is excellent! Cannot wait to come back with my family...their treat!
Chicago magazineMay 7, 2012Don’t miss the lush blue cheese tart and sweet-potato pancakes good enough to join the latke Hall of Fame. Read more
Sarah LeeMarch 26, 2011We tried several things but our favorites was quinoa, hummus, cauliflower and mana slider. You won't regret these selections :)
Arugula salad and mushroom sliders are everything! Awesome place!
Caitlin CampbellNovember 24, 2013Share plates! Everything is so good you'll want to try a selection.
Wendy A.February 9, 2013Despite what foursquare says, Mana is open all day on Saturday. Great for a snack or late lunch.
Yokeshwaran SrinivasanApril 6, 2013Try the rice noodles get the large one as the quantities r little bit small... Dont forget the mana sliders
CoNovember 13, 2013Cute decor. Service was good but I found this place to be extremely overpriced. Spent $50 on dinner for two and felt as if I'd barely ate. Portions are very small and not filling. Try the Brussels!
- Brook HarrisMarch 31, 2012Try the Orange Juice And Sake - Delicious - another great way to enjoy Sake!
- Sarah LeeMarch 26, 2011Drinks wise our favorite was the cucumber sakerita and the avocado, pineapple, and coconut water smoothie.
These are all great: red quinoa, lasagna, baked goat cheese, mana slider (must get), and the sweet potato pancakes
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Mana Food Bar
1742 W Division St (btwn N Wood St & N Paulina St)
Chicago, IL 60622
United States
Chicago, IL 60622
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
(773) 342-1742
Features
Reservations
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Had the buffalo chicken quinoa today loved it. I have a whole lot more to try in the near future. The Staff is very friendly and helpful and the service will make you want to come back for that alone."
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