Urban Belly
3.7
from - Neighborhood: Irving Park / Avondale
- 3053 N. California Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- 773-583-0500
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Former Le Lan chef Bill Kim attracts crowds of noodle-loving foodies and BYOBers at this Avondale noodle and dumpling house, a decidedly downscale departure from his previous spots. Along with wife Yvonne Cadiz-Kim and brother Mike Kim, Kim focuses on his first love, noodles, at the 40-seat BYOB with counter-service and communal seating. Though noodles are the focus, this is no ramen-only spot: Look for choices such as somen noodles with mussels, Chinese black beans and coconut broth and soba noodles with bay scallops, king oyster mushrooms and a blue crab broth. Dumpling fans can choose from options such as lamb with brandy or duck with pho spices. Fried rice dishes and sides such as kimchi round out the menu.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Nelson Street and California Avenue
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: California-52
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday
- Cuisine:
- Asian and Noodles
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- 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, counter service"
By mworth1984 from Northwestern, October 26, 2009
You have to go here ready to be super-duper informal. The concept of service here is virtually non-existent, but the food really is good enough to ...
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"Best noodle soups and potstickers!"
By vinogal from Wicker Park, July 31, 2009
A friend recommended this place, and at first I was skeptical, seeing the small strip-mall location. But any judgment quickly went out the window w...
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"Delicious, but not a great value."
By jackie1490 from Logan Square, July 16, 2009
I took my friend here for her birthday dinner last Saturday, and we were really excited to check the place out. We LOVED #11, the udon noodles wit...
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