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2AM Izakaya

2218 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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2AM Izakaya 7.9
Sheffield Neighbors
Vibes: Late Night Legends Girls Night Out Approved Trendy Table Hotspots Solo Dining Sanctuaries
2AM Izakaya is a narrow, mood-lit Japanese pub on Lincoln where karaage, skewers, and ramen pair with cocktails and sake until the namesake hour. It fills a rare niche in the neighborhood: a true late-night kitchen with made-to-order small plates rather than just bar snacks.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Karaage, Tonkotsu Ramen, Takoyaki
Scores:
Value: 6.4 Service: 8 Consistency: 7.8 Food Quality: 8.5 Atmosphere: 8.4 Cultural Relevance: 7.3
What makes it special: A true Japanese-style izakaya keeping a full small-plates menu running until 2 AM.
Who should go: Night owls craving ramen, karaage, and cocktails after midnight.
When to visit: Late night when bar crowds thin but the kitchen still fires.
What to order: Chicken karaage, tonkotsu ramen, takoyaki to share.
Insider tip: Bar seats work best for solo diners and give a direct view of the action.