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Amaru
Wicker Park · $$
Wicker Park · $$
Amaru“Overall Thoughts: I went to Amaru for 2024 Restaurant Week, and it had lovely vibes, solid food, and friendly service all around” — Mona
4.8 ★889 reviews·Opens at 5
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JJ Thai Street Food
West Town · $$ · BYOB
West Town · $$ · BYOB
JJ Thai Street Food“Don't get me wrong, the beef kra pow, dumplings, and papaya salad I got were all phenomenal, but as I scanned the doordash menu with my feet on the couch, I noticed there was no pad thai or americanized Thai food” — Johnny Novo
4.5 ★490 reviews·Opens at 5
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The Duplex
Logan Square · $$
Logan Square · $$
The Duplex“This made my meal PERFECT” — Natasha Madkins
4.4 ★1,719 reviews·Opens at 5
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