My Fave Bites: Urban Belly (Chicago, IL)

Lamb & Brandy Dumplings

On my recent trip to Chicago, at the Chicago Foodie's urging, I had the good fortune to visit Urban Belly, Chef Bill Kim's modern take on a noodle joint. We drove out to the 'burbs and pulled into the parking lot of a strip mall (many of my favorite eateries are in unassuming locations like this one).

Ever since my trip to Japan, I've been on one hell of a noodle kick, eating more than my share of ramen, soba, and other noodle concoctions. All that said, Urban Belly has got to be at the top of my noodle-eating list.