The room is reminiscent of a retirement-home cafeteria, and the menu has multiple personalities, but somehow Yoshi pulls it all together. Considering his 20-plus years in the game putting out mishmashed food long before the term fusion was coined, it’s no shock to see yellowtail with guac or a Wagyu burger topped with a huge chunk of Brie. Thanks to Yoshi’s former gig as a fish guy, seafood sings here, especially seasonal items like fat, juicy mussels in lemongrass curry. Desserts, on the other hand, were disappointing across the board.

Yoshi’s Café
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Details
- Address
- 3257 N Halsted St
- Chicago
- Cross street:
- at Aldine Ave
- Transport:
- El stop: Brown, Purple (rush hrs), Red to Belmont. Bus: 8, 77.
- Price:
- Average main course: $25
- Opening hours:
- Brunch (Sun), dinner (Tue–Sun)
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