Hanabusa Cafe - Chicago

We were visiting from Denver and were excited to try this place for months now. The pancakes were delicious! We tried 3 different ones and the original were by far our favorite. Also, you have to try their peach green tea! However, the service was pretty disappointing. The cashier had an attitude towards all the guests and was critiquing everything we asked for. They brought 2 out of 3 dishes we ordered so one of us had to wait another 25min for their plate. We also waited for silverware for over 10 min. The restaurant had no ventilation so the temperature in the place was unbearable. The food was delicious but the service was so chaotic and it felt as though the place is run by inexperienced people who need to be more organized.

The pancakes were light and fluffy and oh so good! The peach green tea was great! The strawberries weren't ripe enough, they could have waited another day but that was it. The wait was long, so be prepared for a line out the door and another 30-45 minutes when you get in and sit down.

The pancakes were one of the best things I’ve ever tasted and the peach green tea is amazing! Definitely a must try!

The peach green tea I order was the best tea I've had. I got the Taro pancake. The Taro puree was tasty, but my pancakes weren't cooked all the way.I also tried to use the bathroom there. I was told I needed a key to get in. That was just weird.

This is an incredible place to experience authentic Japanese pancakes. I visited this place with a Japanese friend and she was incredibly satisfied! There is usually a cue before they open their doors, and the pancakes take about 20 min to be prepared, so waiting time is about 40 min, but it is totally worthy!! Highly recommended for those exploring the culinary secrets of the loop!!