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Ora
Andersonville · BYOB
Andersonville · BYOB
Ora“We were looking for an omakase experience and while they did not have an official omakase course on the weekends, our server Max was more than willing to select the best offerings off their menu” — David Quan
4.6 ★455 reviews·Opens at 5
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Turkish Doner
Uptown
Uptown
Turkish Doner“This is not your average Turkish food place, this is authentic deliciousness” — Oz Yil
4.8 ★248 reviews·Opens at 11AM
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A Taste of the Philippines
Portage Park · $$
Portage Park · $$
A Taste of the Philippines“Would love to go back and try the Cebu Lechon and the Ube Cheesecake Bites The menu does fluctuate, so check their instagram often for the daily menu” — jane val
4.6 ★205 reviews·Opens at 9AM
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