Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 4:22 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 265-1348 to confirm.
Location & directions
950 West Lake StreetChicago, IL 60607
About Gaijin
Gaijin is a Japanese restaurant located at 950 West Lake Street in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Gaijin is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 4 days of the week.
Available service options are dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Phone: (312) 265-1348.
Quick facts
- Category
- Japanese Restaurant
- Address
- 950 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- Phone
- (312) 265-1348
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Japanese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Gaijin’s weekday schedule with 27 other Japanese restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 78% of them (the typical opening time is 12:00 PM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 56 hours a week, about the same as the local median (58.8 hours). 89% of Japanese restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and Gaijin is one of them.
Compared with 27 other Japanese restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Japanese restaurants in Illinois
Based on 22 menus with 2,133 priced items from Japanese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $16.00.
We don’t have Gaijin’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Japanese restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Edamame | 86% | $5.75 |
| Seaweed Salad | 64% | $5.75 |
| Miso Soup | 59% | $3.25 |
| Gyoza | 50% | $6.99 |
| Shrimp Tempura | 36% | $9.00 |
| House Salad | 32% | $4.00 |
| Cucumber Salad | 32% | $5.97 |
| Rainbow Roll | 32% | $14.60 |
Calculated from 22 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Gaijin there are 219 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 541 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (74), Cafes & Coffee (67), Sandwiches & Delis (43), and Bakeries & Desserts (41).
Competition is strong: 15 other Japanese restaurants are within a mile and 38 within three miles. The closest is Gyuro Ramen, 0.1 mi away.
180 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodShake Shack< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDo-Rite Donuts & Coffee< 0.1 mi
- PizzaTapicozza< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsThe Aviary< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexFederales< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Japanese restaurant
Japanese restaurants include sushi bars, ramen shops, izakayas (casual drinking spots with small plates), teppanyaki grills where chefs cook at the table, and specialists in tempura, udon, katsu or yakitori. Many sushi restaurants also offer cooked dishes and bento boxes, so there is something for diners who do not eat raw fish.
What to order
- Nigiri – fish over rice; the purest test of quality
- Ramen – tonkotsu, shoyu or miso broths at specialist shops
- Chirashi or a bento box – good value at lunch
- Gyoza and edamame – easy starters for the table
Good to know
- Lunch sets are usually much cheaper than the same food at dinner.
- Omakase counters often have fixed seatings – book ahead and arrive on time.
- Nigiri is traditionally eaten in one bite; a little soy sauce on the fish, not the rice.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Gaijin's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Gaijin open on Sunday?
Yes, Gaijin is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Gaijin located?
Gaijin is located at 950 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607.
What is the phone number of Gaijin?
You can call Gaijin at (312) 265-1348.
Does Gaijin offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Gaijin. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Gaijin wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Gaijin open late?
Yes – Gaijin is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Gaijin?
There are 541 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Gaijin. Nearby options include Shake Shack (< 0.1 mi), Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee (< 0.1 mi), and Tapicozza (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Japanese restaurants near Gaijin?
15 other Japanese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Gyuro Ramen, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Japanese restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 22 menus with 2,133 priced items from Japanese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $16.00.
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