Urban Belly
3.8
- Neighborhood: Irving Park / Avondale
- 3053 N. California Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- 773-583-0500
Former Le Lan chef Bill Kim attracts crowds of noodle-loving foodies and BYOBers at this Avondale noodle and dumpling house, a decidedly downscale departure from his previous spots. Along with wife Yvonne Cadiz-Kim, Kim focuses on his first love, noodles, at the 40-seat BYOB with counter-service and communal seating. Though noodles are the focus, this is no ramen-only spot: Look for choices such as somen noodles with mussels, Chinese black beans and coconut broth and soba noodles with bay scallops, king oyster mushrooms and a blue crab broth. Dumpling fans can choose from options such as lamb with brandy or duck with pho spices. Fried rice dishes and sides such as kimchi round out the menu.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Nelson St. and California Ave.
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 52 California
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday
- Cuisine:
- Asian and Noodles
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch. The same menu is served all day
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee
Features
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Yes, at four large communal tables.
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"Great food; needs to be more customer friendly"
By karin8 from Logan Square, January 3, 2009
We thought the food was great. PLEASE get some hooks for coats behind the tables or make room for a coat rack. It is Chicago and people will be w...
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"M-M-M- Noodles!"
By abernathy from northcenter, November 22, 2008
They have some of the best noodles I have ever eaten. Each noodle dish was simmered in a unique, delicious, and flavorful broth. If you like seafo...
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"Delicious broth"
By Vince from University Village, October 11, 2008
-Nice room -Unusual but fun seating arrangement -Awesome flavors -Good value
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