Izakaya Shinya comes from the team behind Shinya Ramen, set on a stretch of West North Avenue where Wicker Park meets West Town. The restaurant centers on yakitori — chicken, seafood, and vegetables grilled skewer by skewer, with tsukune and wagyu among the dishes on offer — using ingredients sourced both locally and from Japan.
The drink list runs through sake, whiskies, and cocktails built to go alongside the grill. The room leans colorful, decked out in parasols and paper lanterns, with an upbeat pop soundtrack running through the space.
It's developed a following as a late-night spot, with karaoke drawing regulars back after the skewers and drinks are done.
The drink list runs through sake, whiskies, and cocktails built to go alongside the grill. The room leans colorful, decked out in parasols and paper lanterns, with an upbeat pop soundtrack running through the space.
It's developed a following as a late-night spot, with karaoke drawing regulars back after the skewers and drinks are done.